After searching around in the coal mine, God said he yet needed another jewel to add to his collection. He looked around and he found the one that sparkled the most and added him to his collection. On October 22, 2006 he picked out Deacon Kelly Redmond as that sparkling jewel. Kelly was born May 18, 1932 to the late...

Rosalie Lura McHenry, 86, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2006 at Brewster Health Center in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on February 2, 1920 to Ivan and Eleanor Hiller and spent much of her childhood in Hutchinson, Kansas. Rosalie graduated from Emporia State Teacher's College with a degree in Library Science. She married Orville McHenry in 1941 and they...

Ruth Swearingen Moore, 70, Brown County native, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2006, shortly after arrival at the hospital in Auburn, Nebraska. She and her husband were returning home to Topeka after visiting their children in Council Bluffs. Ruth was born June 9, 1936, in Brown County in the Robinson Township, one of two children of John and Lucille...

Susan Lydia Kennedy Wright, 56, Topeka, passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2006. Life began for Susan on May 2, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, born to Dr. Haler E. Kennedy, who preceded her in death, and Treva L. Ragland Potter, who survives.Susan married her high school sweetheart, Douglas S. Wright on June 3, 1971. They celebrated 35 wonderful and eventful...

Donald Rayford McKellar was born in Scottsville, KS, April 22, 1911, the son of Archie Rayford McKellar and Stella Henderson McKellar. He entered government civil service in the early 40's where he worked in internal auditying. He retired in 1960 and formed the Don McKellar Oil Exploration Company in Salina, KS. In 1965, he moved the company to Topeka where...

Mary Ella Haines, 80, of Osage City, passed away Friday, October 20, 2006. She was born October 12, 1926, the daughter of Harry and Ella (Tippin) Hanlon. Mary Ella graduated from Westport High School, KCMO and attended Kansas City Junior College. She was employed by Stormont-Vail as a secretary in Intensive Care. She was united in marriage to Walter H....

John Adam Ely entered the Kingdom Triumphant on October 20th, 2006 to be with his Lord and Savior. Born on September 3, 1926 in Wetmore, Kansas, John was the only son of Ethel Mae Trapp and Clyde Patton Ely. John grew up with his three sisters, Estella, Mary Ann and Mable. He was preceded in death by his sister Mable....

James C. Kyle, 86, Topeka, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center.He was born Feb. 25, 1920 in Oneida, the son of Earl and Rose Fisher Kyle. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 1940, and had lived in Topeka since April, 1946.Mr. Kyle worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 41 years, and was supervisor...

Jimmy Andre Hendricks, Sr., of Wichita, was born to Ethel and Bobby Hendricks, Sr., who preceded him in death. He was a master upholsterer, and in his lifetime obtained an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, a Real Estate Broker license, and a Commercial Vehicle Operators license. He is survived by his daughter, Marcy R. James of Hinesville, GA, two sons,...

Chuck Swisher (58), of Toledo, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 15, 2006, at The Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family, following a sudden illness. He was born on November 26, 1948, to Dr. Ernest and Alice Swisher, in Smith Center, Kansas. Chuck graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, in 1970 with a degree in Business Administration. He began...

Thomas Robert "Ira" Farr, 23, of Carbondale, died Monday, October 16, 2006 at his home. Ira was born August 1, 1983 in Topeka, the son of Tim and Gerry Cairns Farr. He graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 2001 and later received a certificate as a Recording Engineer in Iowa. More recently, he was employed by Wal-Mart and...

Franklin R. Deemer, 73, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15 at a local care facility.He was born February 4, 1933 in Newton, the son of Walter L. and Ruth M. Clark Deemer.He grew up in Sedgwick, KS and attended school in Valley Center. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and did farm labor and other...

Joyce Emery Crawford, 64, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2006 at her home.She was born November 19, 1941 in Topeka; the daughter of Benjamin F. and Bessie A. Emery. She attended Big Springs Elementary and graduated from Highland Park High School.Joyce was united in marriage to Leonard Crawford on November 21, 1987 in Houston, TX. They made their...

Duane L. Callies, 73, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 at Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS.He was born April 28, 1933 in Norfolk, NE. the son of Lawrence and Myrtle Johnson Callies.He was a 1950 graduate of Newman Grove High School. After high school, he farmed briefly and attended Wayne State Teachers College. He enlisted in the Air Force...

Nelson E. "Gene" SteenbockGene completed his journey home to glory on Sunday, October 15, 2006. Gene was born on March 31, 1926, the son of Henry and Mildred Steenbock at Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Gene married Beulah Crable on November 20, 1944. She survives. He graduated from Highland Park High School. He served his country during World War II, the Korean...

David Mark Allen, 57, of Topeka, passed away October 14, 2006 at a local hospital. David was born October 28, 1948 at Mt. Pleasant, IA. Son of the late Mark Allen and Vera Allen Knisley of Topeka. David was raised in New London, IA before moving to Topeka in 1957. He was a graduate of Seaman High School. He was...

Leona D. Wilson, 95, died at the Midland Hospice on Saturday, October 14, 2006.Leona Long was born in Lawrence, KS November 16, 1910. Raised in Lawrence, she attended KU, worked as a legal secretary then at the State Employment Service. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge until 1943. She married Elmer W. Wilson in 1943 and they moved...

Marlin David Blosser, 43, the light of our lives, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 13, 2006. Marlin was born December 14, 1962 in Topeka, the son of Marshall and Mary (Denton) Blosser.Marlin was quick with a smile, fast with a handshake, and always there to open the door for others. He was a gentleman and will be missed by everyone...

Rachel Young Graves, 99, died October 10, 2006, at Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS. She was born August 14, 1907, the daughter of William P. and Gertrude Bower Young, Van Wert, OH. In 1931, at K.S.T.C. (now Pittsburg State University), she received her BA degree in music education. She was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma and Sigma Alpha Iota sororities....

Galen Galbraith, 83, of Topeka, formerly of Las Vegas, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1923 in Topeka, the son of Alfred and Edith Warren Galbraith. He graduated from Topeka High School. He moved to Las Vegas in 1972 and resided there until returning to Topeka in June of this...