Maurice "John" Weckerling, Jr., 61, passed away, June 11, 2008 at his home. He was born March 3, 1947 in Manhattan, KS, to Maurice J. Weckerling, Sr. and Wilma (Thompson) Weckerling. John graduated from Satanta High School in 1965 and in 1970 he graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree. He served in the U.S. Air Force from...

Anita M. Rosacker, 87, Topeka, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 at Rolling Hills Health Center.Anita was born in Denison, TX on Oct. 1, 1920, the daughter of Elmo and Esther (Gibson) McCullough.She graduated high school in 1939.Anita married Joseph Rosacker in Oswego, KS on March 8, 1942. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1996.Mrs. Rosacker was a...

Josephine P. Boam of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 30 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor Hospital Chapel.

Eloise M. Wells, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 9, 2008, at Brewster Place.Eloise was born in Appleton City, MO, the daughter of Lester and Anna (Gibson) Mendenhall.She was a graduate of Appleton City High School and finished her business school training in Wichita, KS.She worked as a secretary/bookkeeper in a variety of businesses early in life. She took great pride...

Kevin Robert McCarthy, 46, Topeka, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at his home.He was born Dec. 5, 1961 in Anchorage, Alaska, the son of Edmond Robert and Marguerite Ann McCarthy. He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in civil engineering.He was currently employed at Midland Contractors, Inc.Survivors include a son, Christopher McCarthy and three step-children; Richard Edwards,...

John W. White, 58, of Berryton, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2008. He was born on April 17, 1950 in Emporia, the son of George E. and Opal Jenkins White. He graduated from Lyndon High School. He attended Central College in McPherson and graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Civil Engineering. He then...

Kathleen F. (Oyler) Moss Campbell, 82, Smith Center, passed away on June 7, 2008. She was born on May 3, 1926 in Reading, Kansas, the daughter of Philip and Anna (Witham) Oyler. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1944. Kathleen married Neal Moss on December 31, 1943 in Lawrence, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1995....

Vicki Ann Johnson, 69, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Midland Hospice House after a courageous five year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family.Vicki was born March 3, 1939 in Wichita, the daughter of Carl and Doris (Hukle) Matthews. She was raised on a farm near Clearwater and attended Pleasant Valley and Clearwater Grade...

Lorena (Hildebrandt) Hedrick, 79, Topeka, died Friday, June 6. She was born on January 29, 1929 in Lincoln County near Vesper, Kansas. She married Frank Hedrick on Aug. 27, 1949 in Ellsworth. Lorena was an active member of First Baptist Church where she had many roles in the Children's Department and White Cross. She enjoyed children, quilting, board games and...

Carol J. Deen, 61, of Richmond, MO, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on July 17, 1946 in Beloit, KS, the daughter of Samuel W. and Clarice Collins Motes. Carol was an Army veteran, serving 22 years before retiring at the rank of Lt. Col. She worked at the Ray...

Frieda E. Schellhorn, 76, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2008 at a local hospital.Frieda was born August 21, 1931 in Kansas City, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Strong) Stroup. She graduated from Agra High School in 1949.She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as an Operator and also for Gas Service Company.She was a active member of...

Marilyn Elaine Leonard, 85, of Topeka, formerly of Junction City, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.She was born March 8, 1923 in Marion, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald Arthur and Grace Virginia (Kuhn) Stevens. She graduated from Junction CityHigh School. Marilyn was employed by Kansas Power and Light for 25 years in Manhattan...

Louis C. "Lou" Jordan, 84, Topeka, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008.Lou was born March 5, 1924 in Osceola, MO, the son of D.T. and Hazel (Ballou) Jordan. He graduated from Glasco High School in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He attended Kansas State College, graduating with an Associate degree in...

Alice May Petterson, 76, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 2, 2008, at her home.Alice was born in Hutchinson, KS on April 30, 1932, the daughter of George and Emma (Hall) Whitney.She graduated from Hutchinson High School, Class of 1950.Alice married Bobbie Ford in Hutchinson on Jan. 12, 1951. They were divorced. She later married, Richard Petterson in Topeka on Nov....

Maxine R. Stormer, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2008 at a Topeka care facility. She was born on August 22, 1921 in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Edward and Ruth Stewart Dufrain. She graduated from Kankakee High School and moved to Topeka in 1951. She was employed by J.C. Penney Co. for 20 years before retiring...

Patricia Fitzgerald, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at a Topeka care facility. She was born on March 1, 1926 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Frank W. and Ruth Ann (Phinney) Wilson. She was a graduate of Topeka High School and attended Julliard School of Music, and Kansas City Conservatory of Music.She married Clair O....

Nels Peterson, 95, of Topeka, passed away May 29, 2008 at his home. He was born April 16, 1913, the son of Carl J., Sr. and Olivia (Anderson) Peterson. On August 16, 1947 he married Theresa Quaney at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church in Topeka. She preceded him in death on May 24, 1989 after 41 years of marriage....

Morris N. Davis, 59, Lawrence, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.Morris was born September 13, 1948 in Emporia, the son of George T. and Flora H. (Morris) Davis. He was the youngest of three children. Morris was a resident of Ponderosa House in Lawrence.Survivors include two sisters; Georgia (Rick) Smalley, Auburn and Helen Pratt, Alamogordo,...

Neva E. Simon, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Brewster Place Retirement Community in Topeka. She was born on February 16, 1921 in Morland, KS, the daughter of Albert J. and Dulcie Bell Clark. She graduated from Morland High School, and attended Fort Hays State Teachers College. Neva taught school in a one room school...

Robert W. "Bob" Schick, 90, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at a local hospital.Bob was born July 7, 1917 in Topeka, the son of William and Ida I. (Pickett) Schick. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1936 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.Bob was involved in the real estate business with his...