Mary Louise Bates, 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on April 17, 1918 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of A.A. and Edith F. Kester Hamilton. Sadly, Edith passed away when Mary was six. Subsequently, she gained a step-mother, Faye Kathleen who was much beloved by Mary. She grew...

Donald R. "Rocky" Evans, 54, of Topeka, formerly of Lee's Summit, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2009.He was born February 1, 1955 in Webb City, MO, the son of Robert D. and Carol (Shaw) Evans. He attended Raytown, MO Schools. He was a graduate of MMI in Phoenix, AZ. He owned and operated Rockmonsters in Topeka. He was currently employed...

Linda M. Gayton, 54 of Topeka passed away October 10, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born October 10, 1955 in Augsburg, Germany, the daughter of Bill Gayton and Nina (Madorna) Miller. She touched the hearts of everyone she met and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Linda was a life long resident of Topeka and attended...

Christina J. Faunce, 85, Meriden, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009.Christina was born October 4, 1924 in Buchanan County, Missouri, the daughter of Timothy and Lora (Wells) Mears. She grew up on a farm and loved the country. She graduated from Benton High School in St. Joseph, MO.She was employed by Southwestern Bell in Topeka and retired after 25...

Professor Kewen Zhang, loving husband and father, age 58, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel.

Doretha Mae Williamson, 79, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at a local hospital.Doretha was born February 20, 1930 in Dodge City, the daughter of Raymond and Opal (Nicolay) Briggs. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948.She taught English and Home Economics at Linwood High School.She was a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene where...

Bobby Lee Wood, 63, Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009, at the V.A. Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1946 at Gideon, Missouri, the son of James Herman and Madgeleene "Meg" Wood. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Keith; and a sister, Thersa.Bob graduated from Sikeston High School. He served in the U.S. Air...

Andrea Lynn Mott, 32, of K.C., KS, unexpectedly passed away Wed., Oct. 7, 2009, at Menorah Medical Center. She was born Dec. 14, 1976, the daughter of Donald Mott and Karen (Southers) Mott.Andrea was a 1995 graduate of Topeka High School. While in High School she participated in the marching band. She was currently employed by Sprint. Survivors include her...

Grace Margaret Larson Sprecker of Topeka, 97, formerly of Manhattan, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Thursday, October 8, 2009,Grace was born March 2, 1912 in Walsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Idaline Hawkinson Larson. She was raised in rural Walsburg, graduated from high school in Leonardville, Kansas, and later earned her teaching certificate.She taught school at...

Donald D. McRae, 89, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born January 1, 1920 at Princeton, Minnesota, the son of Duncan A. McRae, D.D.S. and Lena Frank McRae. He was graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1941, with a B.B.A. degree in accounting. He was a member of the Beta Alpha Psi honorary accounting fraternity.He...

Aubry Williams died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at home surrounded by family after a valiant 3 year battle with anaplastic ependymoma, a brain tumor. She was 15.Aubry was born July 2, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Topeka with her family in December 1994. She attended Jay Shideler Elementary, Washburn Rural Middle School and was a sophomore this year at...

Orville Lee Fleming, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2009 at a care facility in Holton. He was born on August 18, 1922, in Barkley, KS, the son of Raleigh and Lettie Tucker Fleming. He had resided in Topeka since 1944. Orville was the produce manager for Butners Grocery and later became a postal carrier for 28...

Colman L. Pugh, 78, of Topeka, entered into rest on Sat., Oct. 3, 2009, at Midland Hospice House in the presence of family. He was born on June 27, 1931, in Cold Water, KS, the son of Raymond and Nellie (Taylor) Pugh.Colman was a graduate of Berkeley High School in Berkeley, CA in 1948, and Oklahoma A&M in 1956, with...

Robert E. "Bobby" Arbuthnot, 62, Topeka, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009.Bobby was born October 10, 1946 in Topeka to Robert and Norma (Morgan) Arbuthnot. He was raised by his step-father and mother, Alvin and Norma Holmes. He is survived by his mother and 5 brothers, Bruce (Sue), Stephen and Michael Arbuthnot, Alvin (Paula) and Glen Holmes; step sister,...

Leon H. Reekie, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Midland Hospice House after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on October 28, 1942 in Ottawa, the son of Wilbur H. and Margie E. (Watts) Reekie. Leon was raised in the Ottawa area. He was employed by Meiers Ready Mix before retiring in 2002...

Gary Jay Mulford, 50, Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009, peacefully at his home, following a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was surrounded with friends and family. He was born April, 20, 1959, in Topeka, the son of Gerald and Wilma Mulford. Gary is survived by his wife: Sandy; and daughter Apryl; sons Brent and Scott; and...

James Hendricks, 72, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009.He was born August 31, 1937 the son of Earl Ray and Maxine Jane (Hudson) Hendricks. He resided at Indian Trails Mental Health Center in Topeka, later residing in Enhanced Living Services. Survivors include two brothers, Keith Hendricks of Flemington, NJ and Jay Hendricks of Denton, TX.Mr. Hendricks was cremated....

Emory Bond, Jr, 92 of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Brewster Place Health Center. He was born March 2, 1917 in Auburn, KS to Emery and Lulu (Bullock) Bond and graduated from Burlingame, KS High School. He was a Civil Engineering graduate of Kansas State University and a licensed Professional Engineer. He did aircraft parts design work...

Robert C. "Bob" Mintdrop, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009.He was born December 15, 1939 in Stubenville, OH, the son of Robert Edward and Rachael (Rinker) Mintdrop. He grew up Weirton, WV and attended Potomac State College in Keizer, WV. He was employed by Western Electric/ AT&T/ Lucent for 36 years, retiring in 1999. Robert married Peggy...

Alice R. Nabazas, 71, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2009.Alice was born May 29, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Henry G. and Thelma E. (LeGrand) Lebl. She graduated from Reavis High School in Burbank, IL in 1956.She was a homemaker while her children were growing up and later worked for the Kansas Legislature. She sold Real...