Betty Jane Patzkowsky, age 88, Topeka, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Midland Hospice House.She was born January 10, 1921 in Solomon, KS to Ralph and Eva (Diehl) Ramsey. With her family, she moved to Mankato, KS, when she was 6 years old. She attended Mankato grade school and high school. She then moved with her family to...

Marion E. Mays, 86, Topeka, formerly of Pittsburg, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at a local hospital. Marion was born January 29, 1923 in Pawnee Station, the son of Clarence and Susanna (Morris) Mays. He grew up in McCune and Cherokee and graduated from Crawford County Community High School.He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 20th Air...

Diana J. (McPike) Jordan, 56, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on February 9, 1953 in Topeka, the daughter of Frank and Alberta Black McPike. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971 and graduated from Salina VoTech where she studied graphic arts. She was employed by...

Bernice A. "Bea" Wingerson, 77, of Topeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. She was born November, 13, 1931 in Paradise, KS, the daughter ofClifford Day and Zelma Pearl (Sigle) Sherbon.After graduating from Wilson High School, Council Grove, KS in 1949, where she was a drum majorette, Bernice attended Clarks...

Clifford W. Pagles, 66, Scranton, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at a local hospital.Clifford was born November 24, 1942 in Rockford, IL, the son of Wayne and Dorothy (Dennison) Pagles.He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1965.He worked at Goodyear for 36 years, retiring in 2003. Clifford married Vicky Hill on August...

Connie Strole, 75, of Topeka, passed away, Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. Connie was born December 11, 1933 in Denison, KS the son of Vernon and Pauline Cline Strole. He attended schools in Denison and Valley Falls. Mr. Strole served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany. He was a route...

Betty L. Boaz, 82, Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 at a local care center.Betty was born February 4, 1927 in Terra Haute, IN the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Cordrey) Beasley.She graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. She worked for the State of Kansas, Department of Motor Vehicles, retiring in 1995.She married Kenneth Akins, Sr. on...

David Dallam, 66, of Topeka, succumbed to Leukemia and Progressive Supranuculear Palsy (PSP) on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, following a 9-year battle to survive. David was born September 1, 1942 to Bruce and Lillie Mae Dallam in Chicago, IL. David was a 1965 graduate of Park College, Parkville, MO and a 1967 graduate of New York University. He was employed...

Margaret M. Rogers, 83, of Tecumseh, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 31, 1926, at rural Marysville, KS, the daughter of Eck and Constance Wetzler Severns. She attended Deer Creek Rural School and graduated from Marysville High School in 1944. Following graduation, she was employed by Craven Implement Co. at Marysville...

Mrs. Lillian J. Albott died May 3, 2009. She was 89 years old and was living at Westwood Manor, Topeka, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband "Col" W.L. Albott and two brothers (Robert and John Humprhreys). She is survived by her son Dr. William Albott, her daughter-in-law Carolyn Ramirez Albott, two granddaughters, C. Sophia Ramirez Albott-Dashevsky (of...

Rita Pauline Lomax Wiese Barnett left this world in peace on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009. She was born November 21, 1915 in Cawker City, KS, the daughter of Norval and Lillian (Henning) Lomax.Rita was a secretary for the Selective Service in Topeka. She was married to Theodore W. Wiese. She later married Chester W. Barnett. Rita was a member of...

Ralph W. Martinsen, 82, of Topeka, formerly of Comfrey, MN, passed away April 27, 2009.He was born October 16, 1926 in Nogonie, MI, the son of Oscar John and Bernice (Goodchild) Martinsen. He graduated from Menominee High School, MI and received degrees in Education. He served in the United States Army during WW II, stationed in the Philippines. He served...

Gladys T. Dudding, 85, Topeka, passed away peacefully to our Lord on Friday, April 24, 2009.Gladys was born November 12, 1923 in Defiance, IA, the daughter of Paul and Violet Hulsebus.She loved learning and excelled in school. At 16, she graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the National Honor Society.Gladys married Jack L. Dudding in August...

Edward L. Degand, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born on December 30, 1928 in Topeka, the son of Joseph P. and Constance Heffner Degand. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Edward was employed by the Capper Foundation for 6 years from 1945 – 1951....

Shirley V. Herberger, 70, of Lawrence, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009.She was born June 14, 1938 in Dover, Arkansas, the daughter of Gilbert and Evelyn "Dolly" (Yow) Sumners. She was a 1956 graduate of Dover High School. During her life, Shirley resided in Hays, KS, Dallas, TX, and Lawrence, KS.While in Hays, Mrs. Herberger served as President of...

Bridgette Lynn Chaffee, 42, of Topeka, passed away March 30, 2009. Bridgette was born September 16, 1966 in San Jose, CA to Jack Beaver and Patti Foster. She has been a resident of Topeka since November, 2000. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include several aunts, uncles, cousins, and several dear...

Leanna Raine, 45, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 as a result of a motorcycle accident.Leanna was born May 30, 1963 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Shirley (Hamilton) Ritchie. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1981, from Washburn University in 1985 with a degree in Psychology and later earned her Nursing degree. She was a member of...

Ann King Mertel, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook. She was born on February 21, 1932 in Topeka, the daughter of Karl W. and Margaret Kelsey King. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1950. She attended Kansas University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Ann...

Betty Louise Spillers, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April, 22, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1922, in Junction City, KS. She was a member of Morning Star Bible Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Spillers, Sr.Survivors include her sons, Ralph E. Spillers, Jr. and James D., three grandchildren;...