Wildena Leota Krulic, 90, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Wildena was born April 11, 1919 in Douglass, KS to Charles and Ella Mae (Adams) Bledsoe. She attended El Dorado Junior College, earning her teaching certificate, and taught grade school in Butler County for many years. In 1940, Wildena wed Jacob Krulic, who passed away in 1949....

Ron R. Gooding, 56, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2009. He was born on May 11, 1953 in Topeka, the son of Alfred P. and Lila C. Beneke Gooding. Ron graduated from Topeka West High School and received a Law Degree from Washburn University. He operated Gooding Law Office and Reality, LLC. He was a member of...

Mildred Anita Falley, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2009 at her home. She was born February 12, 1920 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of George I. and Alma Streeter Ireland. Anita was a graduate of Topeka High School. Anita was formerly a member of Seabrook United Church of Christ. She is currently a member of First Congregational...

Thelma L. Hines, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on July 6, 1924 in Salina, KS, the daughter of Paul and Mae M. Smith Rockhold. She attended York College in York, NE. She had resided in Concordia, Russell, Tecumseh, Parsons, Mission and Manhattan before moving to Topeka...

Daniel Oliver Edington, 68 of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center. He was born on April 17, 1941 in Chanute, Kansas to Richard Glenn and Kathryn June (Armstrong) Edington. Mr. Edington was a retired U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was an engineer for MEBA-Marine Engineer Beneficial Association where he...

Charles Clayton Hejtmanek, 92, died June 27, 2009 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor.He was born February 25, 1917, at Delia, Kansas, the son of Charley M and Dulcia E. Hejtmanek. He attended school in Delia through high school, and later graduated from Central Business College in Kansas City, Missouri.During World War II he was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S....

Jacob C. "Jake" Fleenor, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009.He was born December 13, 1924 in Topeka, the son of Claude and Mabel (Barker) Fleenor. He attended Seaman High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II, in the 89th Infantry. Jake and Mary Jane owned and operated Fleenor Plumbing and Heating in Topeka for...

Mildred Rosetta Albers, age 88 of Topeka, passed away in her home on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Mildred was born January 7, 1921 in Bendena, KS to William C. and Myrtle R. (Hackney) Albers in Bendena, KS. She earned a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Emporia State University and retired from the Topeka 501 School district...

Albert Magner, Jr., 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was released with love into God's care June 24, 2009.He was born March 1, 1926, the second of six children of Albert, Sr. and Jennie (Gager) Magner. Albert was raised on the family farm near Galesburg, KS.Albert graduated from Galesburg High School, where he was active in 4-H Club, participated...

Steven Scott Haynes, 51, Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Steven, the son of Bill and Gerry Haynes was born July 24, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas. He attended schools in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1975. He attended Kansas State University and graduated from Kansas University in 1981 with a B.S. in Cellular...

Clinton C. Bartley, 77, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009 at his home. Born on March 17, 1932 in Hiawatha, KS the son of Glenn and Grace Bartley.Clinton married Phyllis June Neff on Feb. 13, 1976 in Topeka. They were married for 33 years.He was a graduate of Hiawatha High School and the University of Kansas with a degree...

Richard A. "Rick" Jordan passed away June 20, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. He was born October 16, 1953 in Topeka the son of Louis and Juanita Jordan. He was the grandson of D.T. and Hazel Jordan of Glasco, Kansas. He attended schools in Topeka graduating from Topeka West High School. He was also a graduate of the Beloit Technical...

Connie Louise Ramey, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on June 7, 1943 in Topeka, the daughter of Lewis M. and Yolande E. Neal Stover. She was a life-long Topeka resident. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1961. Connie was employed by Zercher Photo for several years....

Arthur "Freddy" Countryman, 71, of Kinsley, KS passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was born on May 18, 1938 in Kinsley, the son of John D. and Ardis Cornell Countryman. He lived most of his life in Kinsley. He graduated from Kinsley High School in 1956. He was an Army...

Alice L. Owens, 78, of Topeka, passed away June 18, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. Alice was born February 11, 1931, in Quinter, KS. She was a 40-year resident of Topeka. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Larry L. Owens of Topeka. Alice was preceded in death by her son, Johnny. Services for Alice are private....

Steven R. Blattner, 52, of Topeka, passed away June 17, 2009 at a Kansas City hospital. He was born August 15, 1956 in Honolulu, Hawaii, son of Roy and Winona (Pieper) Blattner. Steve graduated from high school and attended college in California before moving to Kansas. He spent the majority of his life in the Kansas City area. He worked...

Patrick J. Neuman, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on December 23, 1943. Patrick was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. For the past two decades, he resided at the Providence Living Center where he had many friends. Cremation has taken place and no memorial services are planned....

Glen A. Barngrover, 94, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at his residence. Born Oct. 17, 1914, the son of Arthur and Rose (Nitz) Barngrover.Glen married Claris German on Oct. 30, 1937. They were married for 71 years.He was a member of University United Methodist Church and held the position of Trustee.Glen's favorite pastimes included fishing and camping, more...

Kathleen E. Levine, 69 of Topeka passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center. She was born on September 9, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Lester Lewis and Mildred Mae (Kitz) LeVine. She is survived by two sons, Adam and Bryan James and several friends. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m., today, June 18 at...

Eula Mae (Lange) Lamparter, 84, of Floyds Knobs, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Clarksville, Indiana. Eula Mae was born to the late Herman and Matilda (Blaser) Lange on May 16, 1925, in Bern, KS. She and her family lived in Sabetha, KS, where she worked for Farmers State Bank. In 1966, the...