Raymond J. Vell, 92, of Topeka, died Thursday, December 2, 2004 at a Eudora care facility.He was born May 24, 1912 at Claudell, KS ., the son of John F. and Luella Boston Vell.He attended Washington High School. After high school, he was employed by Fairmont Foods, where he worked for thirty years. He then went to work for the...

Adam B. Moser, 89, of Topeka, died Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at a local hospital.He was born August 18, 1915 in Troy, KS, the son of Fred S. and Goldie Dittemore Moser.He graduated from Troy High School in 1932.He graduated from the University of Missouri at Maryville with a Masters Degree in Education. Mr. Moser taught elementary school for 20...

Ralph R. Glasgow, 83, of Topeka, went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Lexington Park. He was born December 5, 1920 at Vilets, Kansas the son of Walter and Mary Barnett Glasgow. He was raised in Frankfort, Kansas and was a 1938 graduate of Frankfort High School. Ralph served in the U.S. .Army Air Corps...

Marcelle A. Johnston (1923-2004) passed away at home in Auburn, KS on November 28, 2004.Beloved wife of Floyd Johnston, sister to Mr. Richard Hoffmeister, sister-in-law to Mrs. Lorene Hoffmeister, all of Topeka, KS. Mother to Mrs. Janet Weaver of Laurel, MD; Rev. Carol Beattie of Ellenwood, GA; Mrs. Susan West, of Savannah, GA; Mrs. Ruth Tracy of Decatur, GA; Stepmother...

Anita M. Schultz, 76 of Osage City, formerly of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2004 at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 24, 1928 in Lawrence, KS , the daughter of Silas and Pauline Douglas Smith. She attended Topeka High School and graduated from Clarks School of Business. Mrs. Schultz worked at the Shawnee County Courthouse, Commerce Bank...

Dorothy B. Gilman, 94, Topeka, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at Lexington Park Nursing Center. She was born May 26, 1910 in Weston, Ohio, the daughter of Franklin G. and Nellie Baker Bair. She married Webster E. Gilman June 11, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan. Webster passed away Aug. 31, 2002. Dorothy lead a very creative and artistic life. She...

Una Mae Swanson, 85, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, October 15, 2004. She was born February 10, 1919 at Chillicothe, Missouri the daughter of Albert and Lena Chappel Plants. She married Roland F. Swanson May 29, 1935 at Leavenworth, Kansas. He preceded her in death September 5, 2001. Survivors include her son, Roland Swanson and wife Karen, Tecumseh, KS; two...

Wilfred T. "Bill" Miller A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka, 4775 SW 21st, for Dr. Wilfred T. "Bill" Miller, 84, who died Friday, Nov. 26, 2004 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 26, 1920, in Winfield, to Paul and Ruth Hull Miller and grew up there...

Horton "Bud" L. Fox Horton Bud L. Fox, 76, Topeka, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, at his home. He was born Dec. 27, 1927, at Lawrence, the son of Ruben S. and Annabel C. Fox. He had been a resident of Topeka since 1948. He worked for Latta-Whitlow Plumbing and Heating as their bookkeeper and office manager. He retired in...

Charles F. Connell, Sr., 89, died Thursday, November 25, 2004 at a Topeka retirement center.Mr. Connell was born May 12, 1915 in Chicago, IL, the son of Andrew J. and Louise M. Fischer Connell. He attended Mount Carmel High School in Chicago and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He was a veteran of World War II, and former post...

Vera Charlotte Thackrey Faulconer, 95, of Topeka, died Thursday, November 25, 2004 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born on November 7, 1909 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Rev. John E. and Elva L. Palmer Thackrey. She graduated from Lyons High School in 1927, attended Southwestern College and graduated from Kansas State Agricultural College in 1931. She...

Thelma (Tim) I. Stevens, 82, Topeka, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004 at a local hospital. She was born, Aug. 14, 1922 in Vermillion, KS the daughter of Ira L. and Jennie Packard. She graduated from Vermillion High School in 1940. Thelma married William J. Stevens, Sept. 16, 1940 in Marysville, KS. He passed away Aug. 2, 1962. She is...

Donald H. Johnson, 81, Topeka, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004 a a Topeka nursing home. He was born May 23, 1923, in Troy, the son of John Paul and Mary Elizabeth Johnson. He was raised by his grandmother on her farm near Burlingame. After graduation from Burlingame High School, he joined the Navy, where he was a radioman gunner in...

Esther A. Bruns, 88, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born December 4, 1915 in Stafford County, KS, the daugher of Louis and Martha Messerly Koch. She was married to Reverend Arlen J. Bruns on November 8, 1942. He passed away in September, 2000. Mrs. Bruns was a dedicated partner with her...

Marvin "Chuck" Ossman, 55, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2004 at his residence. He was born on January 14, 1949 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Marvin G. and Ruth E. Ossman. Chuck attended Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. Chuck served faithfully in keeping the economy rolling by being a dedicated, professional over...

Bernice L. Luttrell, 87, of Topeka,passed away Monday, November 22, 2004 surrrounded by her loving family.She was born November 4, 1917 in Topeka, the daughter of John and Theresa(Holtgraver) Polleyand graduated from Topeka High School. For over fifty years, she and her husband Walter owned and operated Luttrell Fine Foods. Around town she was known as the "Coconut Cream Pie...

Karyne S.Carter, 59, of Topeka,went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at St. Francis Health Center.She was born August 4, 1945 in Topeka, the daughter of Lewis and Grace Atkinson Wright.She graduated from Topeka High School in 1963 and attended Washburn University. She worked at Hallmark Cards in Topeka for 10 years. She then went to...

Betty B. Leggitt, 81, was called home, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1923 in Osage City, KS., the daughter of Alferd and Alberta Chapman Bauer. Betty graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1941. She was a Topeka resident since 1940. She was the beloved wife of Robert E. Leggitt. They...

Lucille Roberta Blaylock, 84, Topeka, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004 at a local hospital. She was born Feb. 4, 1920 in Zarah, KS the daughter of Miles and Margaret Lynn. She was a Topeka resident for 58 years. Lucille was a member of the Druggist Auxillary, D.A.R, American Saddlebred Association, Prime Timers, Girl...

David L. Figgs, 52, Topeka, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004 at his home.He was born Aug. 29, 1952 in Topeka, the son of Jack and Rita Watson Figgs. He graduted from Highland Park High School and was a lifelong Topeka resident.Mr. Figgs had been employed at Jostens for the past three years.He was a member of the Combat Air Museum...