Chris B. Shrimplin, 50, of Carbondale, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 9, 2010. He was born November 24, 1959, in Asheville, NC the son of Jean W. and Shirley Shrimplin. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School. After graduation he joined the United States Armed Forces as a member of the 82nd...

Merle W. Faulkender, 84, Topeka, died Sept. 7, 2010 at his home. He was born on April 28, 1926 in Circleville, Kansas to Merle W. Faulkender and Velma Dailey. He married Loy June "Suzie" Jacobson on May 22, 1948. They were married 45 years prior her death in 1993. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter,...

Sandra Kay Griffith Burke was born on September 8, 1952 in Waco, Texas the daughter of Clinton Edward Griffith and Josefina Sablan Crúz Griffith (Sprenks). She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Marlene of Florida. Sandra is survived by her husband, James Burke, Topeka; daughter, Robin, Topeka; son, Chad Keith and his wife Raven, Galveston, Texas....

Beverly A. Croft, 60, of Topeka, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2010. She was born on September 1, 1950 in Atchison, the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn Majors. She obtained a LPN Degree and was employed by St. Francis Hospital New Life Center for over 30 years. She was an active member of Light...

Y. Marcene George, 74, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at the Tonganoxie Nursing Center. She was born August 28, 1936, in Rulo, NE, the daughter of Henry and Daisy Hodge Kuck. She graduated from Everest High School in 1954. Marcene married C. Vernon George on November 11, 1956 in Hiawatha. He preceded her in death on September...

Fiel M. Luna, 58, of Topeka, passed away on Sept. 3, 2010. He was born on Sept. 29, 1951, in the Philippines, the son of Angel and Natividad Luna. Fiel was a 1974 graduate of Philadelphia College of Arts. He worked at the Topeka Zoo, Hall Printing, and most recently East Topeka Senior Center. Fiel was a parish member of...

Judith A. "Judy" (Kruse) Williams, 72, of Topeka, formerly of Beloit, died Thursday, September 2, 2010, in Lexington Park. Judy was born January 25, 1938 in Beloit to John H. and Margaret A. (Grau) Kruse. Judy graduated from the St. John's Catholic School in Beloit.She was a long time employee of Fleming GMD where she worked as an administrative assistant....

David L. Ollenberger, 63, of Topeka passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010.He was born April 19, 1947 to Ervin and Helen Ollenberger of El Dorado, KS. David attended El Dorado schools and graduated in the class of 1966. He then attended Emporia State University, earning a Business degree in 1970. David owned/operated the Dr. Pepper franchise for the El Dorado...

Marvin W. "Pete" Peterson, 103, of Topeka, passed away on August 30, 2010 at McCrite Plaza Retirement Community. Pete was born March 29, 1907 in Randolph, KS, the son of Walter and Hilda (Bergeson) Peterson.Pete was married to Fern Wesley on December 26, 1931 in Salina, KS. She died December 1, 1995. He was also preceded in death by his...

Wilbur R. Senne, 94, Topeka, passed away on August 29, 2010 at Midland Hospice House. He was born January 18, 1916 in Topeka, the son of George and Julia (Horacek) Senne.Wilbur married Margaret Dutton on October 4, 1941 in Topeka. She died July 4, 2009. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Linda Wiedwald; and brothers, Harry and Clyde...

Charles Arthur "Skippy" Comneck, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at a local care center. Charles was born October 12, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Casimir and Edna May (Kogler) Comneck. He served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, receiving the Good Conduct medal, Korean Service medal...

Joseph Allen Barnett, 87, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Midland Hospice House.Joe was born February 15, 1923 in Morristown, NJ, the son of Clarence E. and Lena (Porphy) Barnett. He was raised and attended school in Downs, KS and graduated in the class of 1941.He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II...

Mary Lynne Holly, 55, passed away August 28th, 2010 at home surrounded with Family and best friend Debi Rader. She was born October 25, 1954, to James R. Wells and Mary Ann (Bolin) Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her father, James R. Wells. Mary is survived by her mother Mary Gonzales; her two daughters, Jennifer (Travis) Whitt and...

William "Lyndon" Herrman, 95, passed away at home Friday, August 27, 2010. He was born February 14, 1915 in Atica, KS. He resided in Topeka for 62 years prior to moving to Leawood, KS. Most of Mr. Herrman's 42 year career as an educator was at Highland Park High School where he taught science from 1943-1959 then served as Director...

Rosalie Wilson, 77, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at a local hospital. Rosalie was born February 28, 1933 in Topeka, the daughter of Neal and Clara (Eggleston) Hammond. She graduated from Topeka High School. Rosalie married Robert Wilson on June 17, 1951 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include daughters, MarCia (Donald) Wilson, Shelline Smoot, Deena (Daniel)...

Francis J. "Mick" LeBlanc, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at his home in Topeka.He was born November 27, 1926 at St. Marys, the son of the late William LeBlanc Sr. and Lucille Longtin LeBlanc. He grew up in the St. Marys community and served in the Merchant Marines during WWII from 1945-1947 and the United States Army from...

Keith James Huggins, 26, of Topeka, Kansas was born May 22, 1984 and went home to be with the Lord August 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 a.m. due to complications he suffered. He passed away in the hands of his mom and dad surrounded by his family in the ICU at St. Francis Hospital. He is survived by his parents Patrick...

Dollie Emogene House went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010. She was born on Nov. 30, 1930, in Burnside, KY, the daughter of John W. Stigall and Emma Branumen. Dollie married Cletis H. Cazee in 1955, he preceded her in death. Dollie also married Clarence M. House in 1988, he also preceded her in death. Dollie...

Dr. Richard Dale "Dick" Davis, 75, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010, at his home.Dick was born in Denver, Colorado, on August 7, 1935, the son of Harry and Effa Davis. He attended schools in Atwood and Boulder, CO. Dick earned his BS degree at Colorado State University. Dick served in the United States Army, and was stationed...

Leo M. Rothberger, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2010 at Sweet Country Homes in Carbondale. He was born on February 16, 1924 in Eudora, KS to Max and Katherine Rothberger. Leo graduated from Eudora High School in 1941. Leo married Arlene Kraybill on May 13, 1944 at Miami, FL. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving...