Ebert Staats, 89, Topeka, passed away September 19, 2009. He was born December 30, 1919, in Coats, KS, the son of Floyd and Mattie Staats.On June 6, 1942, he married Joy E. Shupe in Kingman, KS. She preceded him in death in 2008. Ebert grew up in the Coats, KS area on the family farm. He joined the U.S. Navy,...

Lottie L. Lucas, 92, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Delmar Gardens Nursing Home in Lenexa, KS. She was born October 5, 1916, in Pottawatomie County, KS. She was the daughter of Roy and Agnes Lasswell.She graduated from high school at the age of 16 and attended Strickler Business College in Topeka.She worked as secretary at Montgomery...

Floyd R. Hopkins, 92, Topeka, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Brewster Place. He was born July 21, 1917, in Rossville, Kansas, the son of William and Millie (Smith) Hopkins. He married Vivienne Randall on June 22, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas. She preceded him in death in 2002. Floyd was a graduate of Washburn University in 1948. He was employed...

Claudean N. Thompson, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on February 14, 1922 in Goff, the daughter of Claude and Iva Heald McKellips. Claudean married George F. Thompson, Sr. He preceded her in death in 1978. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Fern Ratliff...

Florence Isabelle Edwards, 97, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at her home in Orlando, FL, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 24, 1912 in Amiott, Anderson Co., KS, the youngest of ten children born to Jacob and Rosa Baird Cramer. She resided in Lebo, KS and St. Joseph, MO before moving to...

JoAnn DeBernardin, 75, of Topeka passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009 at her residence. She was born November 3, 1933 in Topeka, KS to Gerald Joseph and Ruth Delphine (Logan) Fisher.JoAnn is survived by her children, Julie A. Nelson (Bruce) of Topeka; Randy R. Carver of Topeka; and Janine R. Rhone (Donavin) of Tecumseh; grandchildren, Tracy Fender, Todd Carver both...

Mary Lucille Herrick/Hittle, 74, of Overbrook, passed away, Tuesday September 8, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Hospital due to complications from an automobile accident July 28, 2009. She was born October 15, 1934 in Harrisonville, MO the daughter of John and Lillie Herrick. Mary had owned several restaurants and currently worked for Durham Bus Lines. She was a member of the Moose...

Joseph Gildersleeve, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at a Topeka care facility. He was born on May 28, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Frederick and Christine Hoffmann Gildersleeve. He graduated from Brooklyn Tech in 1938. Joseph was an Army veteran of WWII, serving from 1942-1946. He had resided in Topeka since 1947. He...

Kenneth M. "Kenny" Schuette, 66, of Denison, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 24, 1943, in Lebanon, TN to Emil and Lois Schuette. Kenny graduated from Topeka High School in 1961.On March 14, 1964, he married Marian E. Comstock, she survives.He was a mechanic for Boyd's Auto Service for 45 years...

Elizabeth Kathryn Walter Averill, 83, known to all as Tucker, died early September 5, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Libby Rosen. Tucker spent her last month there surrounded by the love of family and friends.She was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, on March 19, 1926, to Paul and Elizabeth Walter. She married Dr. Stuart Carson Averill in Dixon, California,...

Raymond E. Adams Jr. was born April 10, 1931, in Maple Hill, Kansas and died Sept. 3, 2009, at his home. He was the senior partner in the Adams Cattle Co. with his three oldest sons which was founded by his father, Raymond E. Adams Sr. He leaves a legacy of accomplishments in the livestock and meat industry. A most...

Linda Kay Auten, 64, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was born August 24, 1945 in Netawaka, KS, the daughter of Harry and Louise (Stunkel) Gerhardt. She was a 1963 graduate of Netawaka High School. She was a private child care provider in Topeka and later was employed by the Holiday Inn Hotel...

Theola "Ann" Carder, 85, of Topeka, passed away Mon., Aug. 31, 2009. She was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Lincoln, NE.Ann was a 1942 graduate of Topeka High School.Ann married Howard A. Carder on Jan. 22, 1944. They were married for 65 years! She was a life member of Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her son, Micheal (Nancy) Carder;...

LeRoy Kahler, 94 of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born on July 18, 1915 in Topeka, KS to George and Anna (Beyer) Kahler. On October 24, 1975 he married Marguerite Kahler. Mr. Kahler was a farmer. He was a member of Berryton United Methodist Church.Mr. Kahler is survived by his...

Kayden Michael Merrifield, entered and exited this world on August 18, 2009. He was the son of Sarah Merrifield.Even though Kayden's life ended before it even started, he touched many lives. His memory will be forever held in the hearts of those that love him.Survivors include his mother Sarah Merrifield; his sisters Isis Merrifield of the home and Madison Stallbaumer...

Leon F. Condley, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was born on August 10, 1924 in Bowie, TX, the son of Paul J. and Adella C. Ginn Condley. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1942. Leon was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving on the William...

Fredrick James Church, 57, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born on January 2, 1952 in Oskaloosa, the son of Wayne Alfred and Velma Odessa Petitt Church. Fred was employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for many years and volunteered at Doorstep, Inc. for the past eight years....

Jack W. Rardin, 84, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center.Jack was born May 31, 1925 in Topeka, the son of Charles and LaDema (Williams) Rardin. He graduated from Topeka High School and attended the University of Kansas. He graduated from the Foreign Service School at Georgetown University in 1950. Jack was an Intelligence...

Ramona Ilene Lanning Phillips, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at her home.She was born August 22, 1932 in Sabetha, KS, the daughter of John and Pearl Lillian (Swan) Lanning. She was a graduate of Sabetha High School. Ramona married William Joe "Bill" Phillips on April 18, 1953 in Olathe, KS. He preceded her in death on...

Charles E. Wilds, Jr., M.D., 93, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Health Center. He was born October 12, 1915, at Natchez, MS, the son of Charles Ernest Wilds, Sr., and Veronica Elizabeth Tushaus Wilds. He was educated in the parochial schools and was graduated from St. Matthew's High School in Monroe, LA in 1934. He received...