Micah Seth Rolfs, 29, of Topeka, transitioned from this life to begin a new journey on January 23, 2010. Micah was born in Topeka on May 29, 1980, to LaVetta Westphal Rolfs and Leland E. Rolfs. Micah graduated from Topeka Collegiate in 1995, Topeka High School in 1999 and Prescott College in 2005 where he majored in Sustainable Community Development....

Donald Eugene Hull, 84, Topeka, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1925 in Valley Falls, Kansas to George W. and Emma (Walters) Hull.Donald was a painting contractor for 40 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. During WWII he served for the gunnery crew...

Cleo "Faye" Filiatreault, 82, Topeka, died Monday, January 25, 2010 at Midland Hospice House. She was born January 12, 1928, in Junction City, KS the daughter of John and Lula (Woodson) Thompson. Faye graduated from Osawatomie High School, Osawatomie, KS. She worked as a clerk for Missouri Pacific Railroad in Osawatomie, KS. Faye was united in marriage to Donald Filiatreault...

Robert Eugene Robinson, 92, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010.He was born December 1, 1917 in Marceline, MO, the son of Henry K. and Edna (Sallee) Gelzer. He was a graduate of Topeka High School and attended the University of Kansas, Northwestern University and graduate of U.S.C.'s Institute of Business Economics. He served in the South Pacific with...

Trudy M. McFarland, 84, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 at Midland Hospice. She was born February 12, 1925 in Topeka to Edward W. and Barbara F. (Wagner) McFarland.Trudy was a student in Topeka schools, graduating from Topeka High School in 1943. She attended Washburn University where she majored in journalism. In July, 1943, she married L.E. Clifton Bailey. Mr....

Gordon William Heald, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1920 in Atchison, KS, the son of Gordon E. and Etta Becker Heald. He graduated from Hoyt High School. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. In 1959, Gordon began his own small business known as...

Albert K. Bottom, 83, passed away on January 21, 2010. He was born March 12, 1926 near Havensville, KS, the son of Ruben (Roy) and Eva Kroth Bottom.Albert grew up in the Bucks Grove community, graduating from Soldier High School. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. Albert worked several jobs during his lifetime, G.M. Sunflower Ordinance, Boeing,...

James Elliott Armfield, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. He was born on November 17, 1928 in Santa Ana, CA, the son of James "Bud" Hamilton and Glendine Marie Elliott Armfield. He graduated from Santa Ana High School and Santa Ana College where he obtained an Associate of Arts Degree. James...

Lewis Austin Golden was born on February 16, 1925 in Marceline, Missouri. He was the son of Paul A. Golden and Louise "Beeze" (Steiner) Golden. He passed away on January 19, 2010 with his entire loving family by his side.Lewis moved to Topeka in 1941 and graduated in 1943 from Topeka High School, where he lettered in golf. After graduation,...

James L. Vaughn, 72, of Harlingen, TX, formerly of Topeka passed away January 17, 2010.Jim was born October 7, 1937, in Topeka, the son of Timothy and Lydia (Viles) Vaughn. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Jim married Doris Ireland on October 12, 1958. He worked for National Bank of Topeka for 19 years and later retired from...

Franklin D. "Hank" Kearney, 61, of Carbondale, KS, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at his home.He was born July 14, 1948 in Bangor, Maine, the son of Darrell Franklin and Margaret (Lynch) Kearney. He served in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1990. After retiring, he was a truck driver for Roehl Trucking. Recently, he was employed by Northern Pipeline....

Peter David Langer died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with Parkinsons. He was born July 7, 1929 in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. Peter married Primrose Langer in 1982. He retired from the Anglian Water Department, Ipswich, England in 1986 and moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1987. He is survived by three step children Cherie L. Wooten-McGinnis, Leslie C....

Craig Stephen Browning, 51, passed away January 14, 2010 unexpectedly at his home in Topeka. Cause of death was heart failure. He was born on July 14, 1958 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the son of James D. and Wanda (Wyrwa) Browning. Craig grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, graduating from Lakeview High School, and attended the University of Michigan...

Nancy L. Monaghan, 71, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at a local hospital.Nancy was born November 26, 1938 in Fresno, CA, the daughter of Mervin and Beth (Edgar) Shuman. She graduated from Hoover High School in San Diego in 1957. Nancy was a homemaker and stay at home mother and later worked as a Bakery Manager at...

Bernice Loreene Myers Parks, 85, passed away Wednesday morning, January 13th. Bernice was born in Vliets, KS on July 12th, 1924. She attended and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1942 where she proudly returned yearly for 66 years for the alumni banquet. Bernice met Clifford Dale Parks whom she married on January 15th, 1949. Bernice resided in Topeka most...

Terry N. Carruth, 56, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at a local hospital.Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

Stephen (Steve) D. Crandall, 62, of Topeka, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 10, 2010. He was born August 27, 1947 in Wichita, KS, to Harvey and Harriette Shuart Crandall. Steve moved at the age of 6 months with his family to a farm southwest of Fort Scott, KS. He attended the first 4 years of grade school...

Christine L. Hamilton, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. She was born on October 31, 1946 in Hutchinson, Kansas the daughter William H. and Georgia F. Hubbard. Christine worked 21 years as Graphic Designer for the State of Kansas Department of Education. She is survived by her daughter, Shawn M. Stein of Spearville; sisters, Pat Berkshire...

Diane Elaine "Daisy" Wright, of Topeka, KS, passed away January 10, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William H. Wright, son Greg Wright, and his wife Linda; son Jamie Wright, and his wife, Deanna, and daughter Nola Wright, and her husband, Richard Coates. She was the proud grandmother of 6 grand children and 2 great-grandchildren. She...

Anne O'Gara, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Jan. 10, at Midland Hospice House. She was born June 7, 1916, in Linn, KS, the daughter of Rev. Carl and Hedwig (Knoernschild) Lehenbauer. On Nov. 27, 1941, in Topeka, KS, she married Maurice O'Gara. He passed away in Feb. of 1999. Anne grew up in Alma, KS, later graduating from Topeka...