Charles Erwin Cusic, 80, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Mr. Cusic was born to parents Bernie "J.B." and Elsie (Moore) Cusic at their farm home northwest of Americus, Kansas, June 1, 1928.Mr. Cusic attended grade and high schools in Americus, graduating in 1946. He enlisted in the Army that fall and was assigned to the 34th Infantry...

Edna Irene Gabriel, 89, Blue Spring, MO, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2009. Irene was born November 10, 1919 in West Plains, MO, the daughter of Ira and Gladys Paschall. She was a member of Oakland Christian Church. Irene married Woodrow Gabriel on June 19, 1942. He died in 1961. Survivors include son, James Gabriel; and...

Ann Denise Gnagy, 39, Topeka, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Ann was born April 4, 1969 in Garden City, the daughter of Harold and Maylene (Chance) Williams. She graduated from Lakin High School and continued her education at Seward County Community College and McPherson College,...

Ruth N. Mayo, 89 of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Brewster Place. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Maurice. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Martha Huizenga of Topeka and Debbie Cook of Brattleboro, VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 817 SW Harrison St,...

Jeanne Elizabeth Proctor, 86, Topeka, passed away Friday March 27, 2009, at Homestead Assisted Living. She was born August 15, 1922 in Lake Park, Iowa the daughter of Carl and Mabel (Betty) Christopherson. Jeanne graduated from Lake Park High School in 1939, where she was captain of her basketball team. She went on to graduate from Iowa State Teachers College...

Ardith Elaine Wenke died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, in Topeka, Kansas. She was born Dec. 11th, 1930 in Hamilton, IL, the daughter of Lawrence Burns Bolton and Beulah Estella (Kellogg) Bolton. She was a 1948 Graduate of Hamilton High School. She married John Arthur Wenke of Fort Madison, IA on May 30th 1953. Mrs. Wenke worked for the Sheaffer Pen...

Sidney E. Mayfield, 88, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at a local care center.Sidney was born May 20, 1920 in Lampasas, TX, the son of Sidney E. and Buena Mayfield.He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1941, retiring after 28 years of service.Sidney married Albertha Jean Allen on February 15, 1947 in Topeka. They recently celebrated...

Dorothy M. Heath, 85, of Topeka, passed away March 22, 2009.Dorothy was born February 22, 1924 in Kansas City Missouri. She moved to Topeka as a young child and was a lifetime Topeka resident. She was the wife of the late Floyd L. Heath, who passed away in 2000. Dorothy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.Survivors include her...

Sondra L. DeForest, 54, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. She was born April 16, 1954, in Topeka, the daughter of Emmett "Mac" McGreevy and Wanita Rockhold. Sondra was a caring and giving person, through the years she worked as an RN, taking care of elderly nursing patients at various nursing homes in the...

Lois M. Hinton, 64, of Topeka, passed away Thurs. March 19, 2009 at St. Luke's Northland Hospital in KC, MO. She was born in Topeka on Sept. 27, 1944, the daughter of Jim and Marian (Zart) Betsworth.She attended Topeka Public Schools.Lois married Jimmy Hinton on May 1, 1965, in Topeka. They were married for forty-three years. He survives. Lois was...

Dolores Jean DeWitt, 80 of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.She was born December 30, 1928 in Americus, KS, the daughter of Glen and Julia (Hodgson) Barber. She attended Eskridge High School and was baptized into the Eskridge United Methodist Church. She was employed as a salesperson. Dolores married Derrel E. DeWitt on...

Ward W. Bassett, 87, Topeka, passed away Wed., March 18, 2009, at Brewster Place. He was born in Dover, KS on Aug. 6, 1921, the son of Albert J. and Sarah L. (Morgan) Bassett.Ward graduated with a Political Science Degree and a History Degree from Emporia State University. He worked as a Mail Supervisor for Topeka Bank and Trust retiring...

Doris Marie Hunter, 88, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 18, 2009 in Topeka.She was born on November 17, 1920 in Atchison, Kansas to Canon Sholander and Florence Johnson; she was their forth child. After graduation from Topeka High School in 1937, she attended KU and studied accounting. She married John Hunter on May 17, 1941. He...

Doris Marie Watkins, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009 at her home.She was born July 22, 1921 in Nortonville, KS, the daughter of Arthur Burgoyne and Helen Emma (Mitchell) Hiser. She was a 1942 graduate of Kansas State University receiving a degree in education. She was a retired USD 501 Math Teacher. Mrs. Watkins was a member...

Ernest John HowardA proud Marine and Air Force Veteran, Ernie was a skilled carpenter and innovative handyman. He is honored for the unconditional love he gave Opal and will always be remembered by Stephanie as Her Ernie. He is admired for providing his siblings Dorothy and Earl the happiest family life possible. Ernie will be greatly missed, especially by Earl,...

Major Robert A. Meyer, 86, retired Marine Corp avaitor, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen Jane; his children; JoAnn Knutson, Robert Meyer, Nancie Read, grandchildren; Jennifer Hall, Dawn Droge, Tiffany Ascencio, Matthew Aga and Joseph Aga, and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services will...

Wayne C. Randel, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1934 in Havensville, KS, the son of Paul D. and Edna Pitcher Randel. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Wayne resided in Havensville for 17 years before moving to Topeka. He was employed by Ed...

Walter Eugene Beskow, 73, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Grace Chapel, 4th & Ridgeway, Carbondale, KS. Private inurnment will take place in Lyndon Cemetery at a later date.

John James, 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Stormont Vail Regional Health Center. He was born March 18, 1935, in Inez, Kentucky, the son of Allen and Wilda (Horn) James. John moved to Ohio with his family when he was nine years old. He graduated from Risingsun High School in 1954, where...

Ernie Mosher, long-time Topeka resident, born January 1, 1928, died March 11, 2009 at the age of 81. He had a nationally recognized reputation as an authority on municipal government. He was the son of Kenneth and Minnie Mosher of Richland County, Wisconsin. Mr. Mosher served as Executive Director of the League of Kansas Municipalities from 1960 until retirement in...