Paul E. Miller, 59, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at the Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was born on September 26, 1948 in Topeka, the son of Jesse Lee and Lois Little Miller. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1967. He was a Marine Corps Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He...

John Anthony Foster, 43, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at his home. He was born on August 7, 1964 in Topeka, the son of Albert E. and Wanda G. Foster. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1981. He was employed by Frito-Lay for 12 years and later owned and operated J & J Auto...

Nicholas Ray Johnson, 18, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on February 16, 1989 in Topeka the son of Richard and Janet Miller Johnson. Survivors include his father, Richard D. Johnson of Topeka, his mother, Janet Miller Johnson of Topeka, his step-mother, Donna Johnson of Topeka, one brother, Richard D. Johnson of...

Virginia Kinney Metzler, 89, a retired bookkeeper, passed away October 7, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas. Virginia was born August 15, 1918 in Iola, the daughter of William H. and Edna Shaw Kinney. She was a member of the University Christian Church in Fort Worth.Survivors include daughter, Kaye Beall and husband, Johnny of Cleburne, Texas; son, Dale Metzler and wife,...

Lucille H. Johnson, 88, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Aldersgate Village.Lucille was born July 3, 1919 in Topeka, the daughter of John L. and Maude Belle (Marshall) Hersh. She owned and operated Pink and Pine Salon and worked for Pelletiers and LaPetite Salons, retiring in 1999. She later worked in security at Martin Creek Place.Survivors include...

Beulah M. Arndt, 96, Lawrence, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.She was born on Feb. 25, 1911 in Beaver County, OK the daughter of Fred and Jeanette (Downs) McKinsey.Beulah is a graduate of Argentine High School, K.C., KS and attended K-State University.She was a member of Potwin Presbyterian Church and volunteered at YWCA and Stormont-Vail Hospital...

Denise E. Koci Figgs, 51, of Auburn, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on October 23, 1955 in Topeka, the daughter of D. Eugene and Josephine M. Lysek Koci. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1973. She was employed by American States Insurance and then Capitol...

Agnes M. "Aggie" Hadl, 83, Topeka, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at Midland Hospice House. She was born on July 13, 1924 in Scranton, KS, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Carney) Blackburn, and married Luther E. Hadl on Sept. 13, 1947 in Topeka, KS. He survives.Other survivors include a daughter, Stephanie (husband, Larry) Leiker; grandson, Donovan of St....

Julia A. "Judy" Kesinger-Slater, 74, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2007. She was born Feb.11, 1933 in Berryton. She graduated from Highland Park H.S. in 1951. She married Charles V. Slater in 1951. She was a teaching assistant for USD-501 from 1980 to 1996. Survivors include sons: Gregory A. Slater and wife, Alice, Charles C. Slater; grandchildren, Megan,...

Glen R. Kidwell, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Aldersgate Village. He was born on May 3, 1921 in Coffey, MO, the son of Orda and Hattie Holcom Kidwell. He resided in Topeka for the past 20 years. He was employed by Katz Drug Store which then became Skaggs Drug Store where he retired after...

Elizabeth Ellen Stephenson, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was living in the Heath Care Unit at Aldersgate Village. Betty was born on August 25, 1914 in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth Penfield. Betty and her family moved to Cherryvale, KS when she was four years...

Hazel N. Winner, 97, of Topeka, formerly of Lawrence, passed away, Sunday, September 23, 2007. She was a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church. Cremation is planned. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Good Shepard Lutheran Church, Lawrence, Kansas. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka, KS is...

Teresa G. Graham, age 51, died Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center. Viewing will be held Tuesday, September 25 after 2:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Midtown Chapel, 1321 SW 10th, in Topeka, and the family will be accepting visitors from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Shirley G. Crowder, 70, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2007 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on March 8, 1937 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Ernest C. and Laura M. Lemen Williams. She spent most of her life in Topeka. Prior to 1963, she was employed by Pelleters Department Store, Crosby Brothers Department Store...

Lillian Mae Wilson, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2007 at her home surrounded by family. Cremation is planned. No services are scheduled at this time.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd., Topeka, KS 66604.Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit...

David E. "Moon" Mullin, 63, Topeka, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center.He was born Dec. 19, 1943 in Lawrence, the son of Ernest E. and Wilma Ruth Sumner Mullin.Mr. Mullin worked for several years for Quaker Oats until retiring in 1988.Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Cheryl; a son, Carey Mullin and wife, Julie, and...

Dr. Samuel Zelman died on Friday, September 14, 2007 at age 95. He was born in New York City on March 8, 1912, the son of Abraham S. and Ida K. Zelman. He graduated in 1931 from the City College of New York, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the college swimming team, attended the Yale...

Barbara Jean Fox, 69, of Topeka, passed away, Monday, September 17, 2007 at Midland Hospice House. She was born November 9, 1937 in Topeka the daughter of Oscar and Leona Waller. Barbara was a 1955 graduate of TopekaHigh School and attended WashburnUniversity. She married James E. Fox January 20, 1956. He preceded her in death December 5, 1997. Survivors include...

Dorothy L. McKeever, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at her home peacefully in her sleep. She was born on September 16, 1918 in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Ronald E. and Hazel E. Mills Mangrum. She graduated from Pittsburg High School and obtained a BS Degree in Business Education from the Kansas State Teachers College...

Rebecca L. "Becky" Brooks, 47, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2007.Becky was born May 29, 1960 in Topeka, the daughter of Hoover and Zepora (Jones) Brooks. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1979 and later attended Washburn University.Becky worked for K.N.I. as a C.N.A. Survivors include her brothers, Harvey Brooks and his wife, Michelle and Lorrell...