Theresa Morrow Elliott, 71, formerly of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2006 at her home in Auburn, Kansas. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Harlen O. Elliott; daughter, Denise Miller, Cypress, Texas; daughter, Erin Kirkland and husband, Vaughn, Topeka, Kansas; son, Thornton L. Elliott and wife Cyndi, Aurora, Nebraska; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild....

Evelyn M. Munday, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at her residence. She was born on April 5, 1937 in Belvue, KS., the daughter of George and Lydia Steege Beasterfeld. She had resided in Topeka for the past 23 years. Evelyn married Ralph V. Munday. They were divorced. Survivors include one son, Joe D. Munday of...

Marion J. Barr, 69, passed away Monday, April 17, 2006 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.She was born January 10, 1937 in Topeka, the daughter of Robert A. and Dorothy L. Barr, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1955. She attended Kansas State University and graduated from Clarks School of Business.Marion began her career as a...

Carole Ann Ruse, 69, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 17 at the Rossville Manor in Rossville.She was born June 14, 1936 in Glenwood, IA, the daughter of Elmer G. and Lilly Mae Johnson Mitchell.She graduated from Glenwood High School in Glenwood, Iowa. She worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, retiring after more than 30 years of...

Louis Joseph Tetuan, Sr., 51, passed away Monday, April 17, 2006. Louis was born on September 4, 1954 to Enrique and Peggy Drovetta Tetuan in Topeka, KS. Louis served in the Army National Guard 12 years. He worked with the KRDC 12 years. He was employed by PSI and later with Securitas until he was no longer able to work...

Alice Elinor Humes, 93, Topeka, died April 15, 2006 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka. She was born September 5, 1912 in Jewell, Kansas. Her parents were Orlando E. and Alma A. White. Her brother Rex White preceded her in death. She attended school in Jewell and graduated from Jewell Rural High School in 1932, followed by two years at Kansas...

Florence H. Lemley, 85, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2006 at a local hospital.Florence was born May 22, 1920 in Dwight, the daughter of Andrew A. and Virginia Myrtle (Clark) Engstrom. She grew up on the family farm north of Dwight. Florence graduated from Emporia State Teachers College and taught at rural schools in Geary County and Dwight.Florence...

Doris M. Swenson, 81 of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at a Topeka retirement center. She was born on April 27, 1924 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Ira H. and Cirrelda A. Etter Sandlin. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1942. She had resided in Topeka since 1947. She was a member of First...

Lois J. Kopfer, 75 of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2006 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on October 30, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of George and Florence Bagemihl Hagberg. She had resided in Belton, MO prior to coming to Topeka in 2003. She was a a 50 year member of O.E.S. She married Duke...

Dale A. "Alan" Johnston, 51, of Topeka, died Friday, April 14, 2006 at his home in the arms of his wife and two children.Alan was born in Eskridge, August 4, 1954, the son of Ronald and Jennie Dudney Johnston. He grew up on a farm east of Eskridge and graduated from Mission Valley High School in 1972. He worked for...

Jay James Cress, Jr., 68, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at his son's home in Oklahoma City from a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma. Jay was born in Camden, NJ on April 15, 1937 to Jay J. and Charlotte Orcutt Cress. He grew up in Arcadia, CA and graduated from Monrovia Duarte High School...

Harold L. Williams, 87, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, April 14, 2006 at Brewster Place Retirement Community. He was a loving husband, father and friend who will be dearly missed.Harold was born June 4, 1918 on a farm eleven miles NE of Council Grove, the son of Martin L. and Ruby (Slack) Williams. He has resided in Topeka since 1948....

Martha Louise Crandall, 62, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2006 , peacefully at her home under the loving care of family and Midland Hospice. She was born on August 21, 1943 at Christ Hospital in Topeka to Harry Kahle and Isa Louise Faust and lived most of her life in the Topeka area. She is survived by...

James Earl Fields, Sr., 50, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on March 19, 1956 in Muskogee, OK, the son of Ozella Guess and Johnny Fields, Sr. He had resided in Topeka for the past 25 years. He was a minister for Open Arms Outreach Ministries, C.O.G.I.C. James married Cheryl...

Ruby "Lucille" Davis, 98, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on January 20, 1908 in Indiana, the daughter of William J. and Frances Peyton Burch. She spent most of her life in Topeka. Lucille enjoyed traveling, music and square dancing. She married Omar "Jack" Kirkpatrick. He preceded her in death...

Michael "Dion" Clouse Michael "Dion" Clouse, 37, passed away on the evening of April 7, 2006 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Dion had battled leukemia and was surrounded at his bedside by his family and friends.Dion was the son of Jim and Judy Clouse of Silver Lake and Janice and Ralph Nocktonick of Topeka. He grew...

Willliam P. "Bill" Godbey, 93, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 9 at Midland Hospice House.He was born January 29, 1913 in Junction City, the son of John W. Godbey, Sr. and Luella Williams Godbey.He was a graduate of Salina High School. After high school, he joined various vaudeville touring shows where he played the trombone, tap danced, and was...

Edwin F. Hailey, 83, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2006 at a local care center.Ed was born January 10, 1923 in Sabetha, the son of George and Sadie Baumgartner Hailey. He moved to Topeka in 1936 and graduated from Topeka High School.He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Upon discharge, he completed his education at...

J. Roger Hendrix, 67, Topeka, died Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Midland Hospice House.Roger was born Oct. 6, 1938 in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Clark and Josephine Cole Hendrix. He grew up in Coffeyville and graduated from Field Kinley High School in 1956, where he was a state champion swimmer. He went on to graduate from the University of...

Gary N. Boyd, 72, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2006 at a local care facility.Gary was born February 8, 1934 in Topeka, the son of Tom and Catherine Cann Boyd.He was a 1951 graduate of Topeka High School. Gary owned and operated Boyd Auto Service for 49 years. He loved to travel and spend time with his many...