Patrick "Pat" Russell was born July 26, 1943 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the son of Edward James Russell, Sr. and Thelma L. Milton Russell. Pat lived in Chickasha, Oklahoma until 1956 when he moved with his parents to El Dorado, Kansas..In 1964, while a student at Wichita State University, he sustained a spinal cord injury which forever changed his life. For...

WednesdJason Michael Walshire, 23, of Topeka passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2003 at his home. He was born June 21, 1980 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Michael and Becky Brown Walshire.Jason was a Shawnee Heights 1998 graduate and KAW Tech electronics graduate. He received his AA degree from Washburn University in Applied Sciences in 2002 and was continuing his education...

Dr. Oakley William "Bill" Hall, Jr.Age 74, passed away at his home December 2, 2003. Dr. Hall was born August 18, 1929 in Herrin, Illinois, the son of Nina Cripps and Oakley William Hall, Sr.As a young man, Bill Hall, turned down an athletic scholarship to join the service at the end of World War II. He served for 28...

Mr. J. Donald "Doc" Erickson, 76, of Tecumseh passed away in a Topeka nursing home on Tuesday, December 2, 2003. He was born on Sept. 17, 1927 in Olsburg to Martin and Eva Burklund Erickson.Doc was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from Oct. 18, 1951 to Aug. 21, 1953.On April 21, 1956 in Topeka he married...

Louise Katherine Harrison passed away November 26, 2003 at Brewster Place. Louise is survived by her sister Carolyn Till, Topeka, KS and her daughter Florence Prange, Florida, two grandchildren, Andrew Hall and Katherine Louise Fairbanks, Topeka, KS. She was preceded in death by her son Hall Harrison.Cremation is planned. Inurnment will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery St. Lous, MO.Memorial Contributions may...

Brian Kendall Gates, 20, of Topeka, formerly of Independence, Kansas, passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2003 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born January 23, 1983 in Dallas, Texas the son of Kendall and Rachel (Thomas) Gates. Brain was currently a student at the Special Purpose School at K.N.I. in Topeka. He was a member of Troop #118 of the Boy...

DEATH NOTICE FORM FROM: PENWELL-GABEL MID TOWN CHAPEL TOPEKA, KANSAS1. Full Name: Katherine Helena Rundle Brunswick Age: 93 Years Sex: Female2. Current address: of Topeka3. Date of death: Saturday , November 29, 2003 4 Place of death: A Topeka care facility 6. Date of birth: January 12, 1910 Place of birth: Clifton, Kansas 6.b. Parents: Frank E. & Nellie E....

DEATH NOTICE FORM FROM: PENWELL-GABEL MID TOWN CHAPEL TOPEKA, KANSASFamily contact name and telephone number: Pamela Martin 270-825-3666 (Daughter)1. Full Name: Bettie M. Pfeffer Cope Lundquist Age: 81 Years Sex: Female2. Current address: of Madisonville, Ky, formerly of Topeka3. Date of death: Saturday , November 22, 2003 4 Place of death: her residence. 5. Cause of death: 6. Date of...

E. L. "Van" Vanover, 80, Topeka, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003 at Midland Hospice House.He was born March 11, 1923 in Oronaque, Kansas in Norton County, the son of Elva and Thelma Sutton Vanover. Following high school, he came with his family to Topeka.Mr. Vanover worked as sales manager for Coca Cola Bottling Company until his retirement. He served in...

Christine E. Moody Christine Elizabeth Moody, 72, died November 22, 2003 at the Midland Hospice Care of Topeka.The daughter of Leonard Andrew and Louise Hosmer (Schuyler) Johnson, she was born in Frankfort, KS on October 21, 1931, moving to Topeka in 1938. She was a 1949 graduate of Topeka High School.Christine's life was devoted to her family, her friends, and...

Gwendolyn Ruth Schroll , 60, passed away quietly at her home and entered into eternal rest with her heavenly father on Wednesday, November 19, 2003, after a short battle with liver cancer. Gwen was born on October 29, 1943 in Lawrence, KS to Joseph E. and Ruth (Fisher) Davis. Gwen was preceded in death by her father, Joseph E. Davis....

Eric Reginald Jenkins, 26, formerly of Topeka, was killed in a one car accident near Clarinda, IA Sunday, 11-16-2003. He was born 10-4, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois. Eric attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1995. While at Topeka High he was a member of the wrestling team and participated in other sports. While in college...

DEATH NOTICE FORM FROM: PENWELL-GABEL MID TOWN CHAPEL TOPEKA, KANSAS 1. Full Name: George W. Batz Age: 90 Years Sex: Male2. Current address: of Topeka3. Date of death: Friday , November 14, 2003 4 Place of death: his residence 6. Date of birth: October 29, 1913 Place of birth: Cleburne, Texas 6.b. Parents: Alexander & Mary Elva Hughes Batz. 7....

Herbert George StewartHerbert George Stewart of Topeka, passed away on November 12, 2003 at Midland Hospice. Memorial services will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church today (November 14th) at 1:30 PM.Born July 15, 1919 in Topeka, the son of Edwin Justin and Merle Crouch Stewart, Herb graduated from Topeka High School in 1937 and earned a bachelor's degree in Business...

Alice M. Anderson 91, died Monday, November 10, 2003 at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center.She was born April 5, 1912 in Topeka, the daughter of Fred W. Stone and Celia Chipman Stone.She graduated from Seaman High School in 1930. She married Roy L. Bridgewater in 1931 in Topeka. He died August 5, 1958.She was preceded in death by two sons, Donald...

DEATH NOTICE FORM FROM: PENWELL-GABEL MID TOWN CHAPEL TOPEKA, KANSAS1. Full Name: Alva H. Postier Age: 97 Years Sex: Male2. Current address: of Topeka3. Date of death: Monday , November 10, 2003 4 Place of death: A Topeka retirement facility 6. Date of birth: September 17, 1906 Place of birth: Inman, Kansas 6.b. Parents: W.C.F. & Minnie Rump Postier 7....

Mateel E. Stewart, 93 of Topeka, formerly of Salina, Ks. died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 30, 1910 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the daughter of James M. and Amelia Scholz Ulin. She grew up on the family farm near Hunter, Ks. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She married Charles...

Jo Ann Donnell Jo Ann passed away November 6, 2003 at her home. She was born May 27, 1949 in Hackensack, NJ the daughter of Howard and Rosaria Donnell. She received her Master's Degree from University of Pittsburgh. Jo Ann was employed by Topeka Independent Living and Resource Center as a Disability Rights Activist. Survivors include: Partner: Mary Lou Joyce...

akarusaEmily Renee Edgar, 10, Wakarusa, whose nature was always to please is now one of God's little helpers. She passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.Emily was born August 20, 1993, in Topeka, the daughter of John B. and Lauree F. Vaughn Edgar.She was a 4th grade student at Auburn Elementary School. She attended...

Jack F. Ecord, 76, Topeka, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003 in Waterford, Ireland while on vacation.He was born June 9, 1927 in Harris, Kansas, the son of Frank and Esther Ecord. He graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He served in the US Marine Corps during WW2.Mr. Ecord...