Gordon C. "Gabby" Gibson, 68, Auburn, died at his home May 24, 2009, after a courageous seven year battle with cancer. Gordon was able to fight his disease so long because of his strong will and determination and the excellent care he received from Dr. Robert E. and Anita Jacoby II, Dr. David Einspahr, Cotton-O'Neil Cancer Center and his nurses,...

Rebecca Beerman Shapiro, 91, of Topeka, died May 23, 2009 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Rebecca was born August 13, 1917 in Waco, Texas to David and Leah Beerman. She was a graduate of Baylor University, with degrees in French and Business Administration, and later attended Washburn University, 1961-1965, where she earned a Bachelor of Psychology. While studying at Washburn, she...

Charlotte Kieffer, 92, Tecumseh, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009 at her residence.Charlotte was born August 27, 1916 in Soldier, the daughter of Ray and Sylva (Mack) Fiske. She graduated from Soldier Rural High School in 1934.She taught school at English Ridge for one year. She moved to Topeka and worked for C. Edgar Harrington. She worked in an...

Byron "Ronnie" Crith, 47, Topeka, passed away Tue. May 19, 2009. He was born October 17, 1961, in Topeka, the son of Killmon Sr. and Frances (Moore) Crith. Ronnie attended Topeka Public Schools. He attained his CDL from Fort Scott Trucking in 1987. He was previously employed by Shawnee County Country Club and Keim Trucking before going to work for...

George Edward Dixon, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009.He was born September 12, 1920 near McCune, KS, the son of Reverend Lloyd Edward and Nina (Connor) Dixon. He was a graduate of The University of Kansas and earned a Master's Degree in Social Work From Washington University in St. Louis. He served as a Staff Sergeant in...

Charles A. Schaible, 61, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at home. Born in Sabetha, Kansas on December 2, 1947, the son of Charles M. and Carol (Miller) Schaible.He was a graduate of Fairview High School in 1965; Kansas State University in 1969 with a BS in Physical Science and Southern School of Optometry in 1974.Charlie married Jane...

Mildred Lorraine Toomey, 85, Topeka, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Clare Bridge of Topeka. She was born March 4, 1924 in Benedict, ND, the daughter of Theodore and Ellen Johnson Lattimore. She graduated from Moorhead, MN High School and had lived in Topeka since 2004.Most of her professional career was spent as a bookkeeper.Mrs. Toomey was a member of...

Aileen "Penny" Baker, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend died peacefully at Homestead Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas on May 21, 2009. She was born in Gainesville, Arkansas to William Albert and Dora Ethel (Walker) Penney. Upon the death of her mother she moved to Ohio to seek employment at the age of 15. She later moved to...

Evelyn E. Bunge, 99, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Brewster Place. Evelyn was born October 3, 1909 in West Liberty, Iowa, the daughter of Everett and Edna (Secrest) Nay. She graduated from the University of Iowa where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She taught in a one room school in rural Iowa...

Esther P. Harrold, 96, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on February 6, 1913 in Topeka, the daughter of James E. and Maggie Randol O'Dell. She had resided in Topeka for most of her life. Esther was a homemaker. She was a member of First Assembly Of God...

Mary Bobb Hunt, 85, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at a local care center. Mary was born May 15, 1924 in Okmulgee, OK the daughter of Karl R. and Hazel M. (Martin) Bobb. She graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute, Washburn University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and Kansas University with a Master's Degree in...

W. E. "Spike" Dowell, 79, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at his home.He was born September 19, 1929 in Springhill, MO, the son of Ray S. and Beulah A. (Chambers) Dowell. He was a graduate of Chillicothe High School Chillicothe, MO. He served in the United States Navy, Submarine Service, retiring on June 21, 1967.He was a...

Devoted wife, mother and sister, Marian Jean (Merchant) MacDonald. Born July 28, 1936 joined her husband, Duane C. MacDonald, parents, sister, brother and niece on Thursday, May 14, 2009 to be with our Lord.She leaves behind and older sister, Alice Thacker, younger brother and sister, David and Mary Melcher, nieces and nephews, along with five children: LouJean Harmon, Duane C....

Marcella Elizabeth Weibel, 91, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 15, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Born May 6, 1918 in Valley Falls, KS to Charles W. (Fred) and Maude (Eshom) McClenny.She attended Oskaloosa and Valley Falls, KS schools.Marcella married Everett Weibel on Sept. 1 1935. He preceded her in death in 1978 after 43 years of marriage.Marcella was active in...

Ruby A. Howard, 97 of Topeka, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2009. She was born on May 26, 1911 in Colby, Kansas to Othanile J. and Hattie Mae (Jacobs) Sewell. On December 24, 1930 she married John (Jack) Wesley Howard in Springfield, IL. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1987.Survivors include her children...

Ardith Arlene Burgoon, 91, of Topeka and formerly of Ottawa, passed away May 13, 2009 in Topeka. Ardith was born December 21, 1917 in Ottawa to Samuel Otto and Minta Pearl (Clark) Northway. She attended schools in both Ottawa and Blue Mound as a child. Ardith moved to Topeka in 1954. She worked for the State of Kansas for 24...

Alphus "Al" C. Mounkes, 87 of Tecumseh, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Plaza West Regional Health Center. He was born on May 20, 1921 in Admire, KS to Elisha N. and Hattie Ida (McKinley) Mounkes.He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII. He served on the battleship USS Iowa. On April 16, 1946 he married Ilene...

James P. Warren, 95, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 12, 2009. James was born in Fort Towson, Oklahoma. He served his country in World War II as a member of the United States Navy, Seabee Division, in the South Pacific. He started his career with the Atchison-Santa Fe Railway as a steno clerk and retired as a General...

Louise Emma (Roloff) Kepfield, 84, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Aldersgate Village.Louise was born November 21, 1924 in Atchison County, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Bubb) Roloff. She was raised in the Good Intent community.She graduated from Atchison County Community High School and Christ Hospital School of Nursing in 1945.She was a Registered Nurse...

Russell Hill, 82, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice of respiratory illness on .Tuesday, May 12, 2009.Russell was born July 23, 1926 in Huntington Park, California, to Roland and Luella (Miser) Hill. He served in the United States Air Force during WW II serving over a total eight years before being honorably discharged. Mr. Hill served on the...