Leone V. Bauer, 88, Topeka, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at her home.She was born Dec. 14, 1920 in Chicago, the daughter of Michael and Valina Rogowski Burik and had lived in Topeka since 1954.Leone was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Lt. Col. Charles A. Bauer, USAF ret. in 1978. Survivors include her son, Howard Bauer...

Dorothy J. Michael, 84, of Topeka, lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born on March 7, 1924 in Osage City, the daughter of Fred and Anna Skidmore Lamond. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1942. She has resided in Topeka since 1949. Dorothy married Guy C. Michael...

Mozell F. Schulz, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wed., Dec. 31, 2008 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born May 28, 1929 in Cold Springs, OK, the daughter of Carrol and Lona (Brannon) Jackson. She was born and raised in Southwest Oklahoma in a family of four brothers and five sisters. She attended consolidated #8 school from grades 1-12. After...

Dennis J. Bane, 38, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008.Dennis was born December 19, 1970 in Independence, KS, the son of Linda and Joe Berberick, and Jerry Bane. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1990. He began his career as a Safety Officer for the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority and volunteered with the Mission Township Fire...

Carol Kay Wadley, (nee Kendall), 72, Topeka, died Monday, December 29, 2008 at Aldersgate Retirement Community in Topeka.Born October 20, 1936 in Kansas City, Kansas, she was the only child of Col. Harry A. Kendall and Alta B. Garrett-Kendall. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1954; graduated with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics from Washburn University in...

Rachelle B. Kramarczyk, 83, formerly of Venice, FL passed away Dec. 25, 2008, in Topeka, KS.She was born on Jan. 26, 1925, in Sanford, Maine, the daughter of Joseph and Aurore (Vachon) Belliveau.Rachelle married Joseph W. Kramarczyk in Washington, DC. He preceded her in death.She received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Buffalo and was a member of Epiphany...

Joe R. Crowder, 39, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on July 11, 1969 in Topeka, the son of John E. and Shirley G. Williams Crowder. He attended Shawnee Heights High School, Emporia State University and Central Missouri State University. He managed The Shack Bar & Grill. Joe is survived...

Janet "Carol" Mesigh, 63, of Topeka, died suddenly Tues., Dec. 23, 2008.Carol was born on July 12, 1945 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Addie Mesigh. They preceded her in death. Carol graduated from Topeka High School and the University of Kansas with a degree in Social Work. Carol began her career in Social Services as a probation officer...

Delbert E. Wells, 94, Topeka, passed away Wed., Dec. 24, 2008, at Brewster Place. He was born in Granola, KS on March 30, 1914, the son of Dr. Hugh E. and Viccie (Logsdon) Wells.He graduated from Wichita East High School and attended Wichita University and Kansas State University. He was a registered Structural Engineer.Delbert worked at Capital Iron Works in...

Velma A. Walter, 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away in her daughter's Texas home on Sunday, December 21, 2008. Velma was born December 29, 1926 in Abilene, KS to Luther and Alice (Mileson) Elliott. Prior to moving to Topeka, KS in 1958, Velma lived in Washington, KS and was employed by Kern's Grocery. In Topeka, she was employed by Sutton's...

Nola M. Carter, 81, of Topeka, passed away Sun., Dec. 21, 2008 at Plaza West Care Center. She was born July 18, 1927 in Parsons, KS, the daughter of Sherman G. and Blanche E. Milks. On Jan. 6, 1946 she married Melvin "Bill" Carter in Parsons, KS. She worked for the Kansas Department of Revenue in the Titles and Registration....

Paul Lloyd Stuenkel, Jr. 71, Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 at his home.He was born July 24, 1937 in Topeka, the son of Paul and Marguerite (Knauer) Stuenkel. He attended Randolph Elementary School, Boswell Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Colorado University in Boulder...

Opal Marie Hervey Stuessie, 84, Topeka, died Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Medical Center.Mrs. Stuessie was born June 2, 1924 in Manhattan, the oldest daughter of George and Minnie (Haase) Hervey. She married Robert E. Stuessie on September 29, 1961 in Topeka. They lived on a farm in the Berryton area. Both were active members of the Berryton United...

James C. Moore, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2008 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on July 15, 1932 in Clines Island, MO, the son of Jesse and Mildred Avery Moore. He was an Air Force veteran during the Korean War. After returning from the service, he was employed by Duffens Optical for 42 years...

John Bradley Dierksen, 56, Topeka, passed away Friday, December 19, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born Nov. 13, 1952, in Oklahoma City, OK, the son of John A. and Doris M. Dierksen. .Brad was a U.S. Marine Veteran. He married Ann Phillips in 1978, she preceded him in death. Brad worked as an office assistant "The Printer" for...

Lorin Brunsvold died December 19, 2008 at KU Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a pilot and served in the Army Air force. He worked for United Airlines in San Francisco for 30 years. He served as Past-Master for the Oskaloosa Masonic Lodge. A memorial service will be held in...

Marjorie Kittell Booth, 92, of Topeka, passed away December 18, 2008. Marjorie was born April 14, 1916 in Omaha, NE to Albert G. and Marie (Fenton) Kittell. When Marjorie reached 8th grade her family moved to Topeka, where she graduated from Topeka High School. Following high school, Marjorie earned a BS Degree in Physical Education from Kansas State University and...

Erskine Dale Hughes, 77, of Silver Lake, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008.He was born May 2, 1931 in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Reginald Odell and Zeria Angeline (Morrison) Hughes. He attended Hite Elementary and Barboursville Junior High School in the Huntington, WV area. At age 19 he was drafted into the Korean Conflict in January 1952. He...

Lester R. Davis, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Pioneer Ridge in Lawrence, KS. He was born November 13, 1919, in Moran, KS, the son of Edwin T. and Dora Anderson Davis. He graduated from Iola High School in 1937. Lester was a Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater where he achieved the...