Lillie Mae McLay, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on August 13, 1923 in Jamestown, TN, the daughter of William and Lizzie Clayborn Clemons. She had resided in Topeka for several years. She was a homemaker. Lillie married Louis McLay on November 2, 1962 in Kokomo, IN. He preceded...

Patricia Hansen, 57, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at a Topeka hospital.Pat was born September 16, 1951 in Syracuse, the daughter of Ervin and Venita (Tucker) Helm. She graduated from Greeley County High School in 1969 and Emporia State Teachers College in 1972. She later received a Master's degree in Counseling from Fort Hays State University.Pat taught...

Mary Elizabeth Wrightsman, 57 of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009.She was born October 22, 1951 in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Charles Edward and Elizabeth Mary (Maloney) Rauh. She was a 1970 graduate of Hutchinson High School, later graduating with a degree in Elementary Education from Washburn University in 1974. She taught at various schools in Topeka and...

Kathy Jo DeHerrera, 38, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.Kathy was born October 17, 1970 in Judith Gap, Montana and grew up in Valentine, NE.Kathy was employed by Fashion Bug in Omaha, NE and Topeka as a retail manager. She retired in 2008 due to health reasons.She was a member of the...

Nancy Jo Willett, 64, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at a local hospital.Nancy was born August 10, 1944 in Topeka, the daughter of Donald and Fern (Meadkins) McArthur.She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1962. She worked for the State of Kansas, Department of Human Resources for 33 years, retiring in 1993.She was a member of...

Leonard Frances Guttridge, 90, went to be with our Lord, June 7, 2009, at St. Marys Health Center. Born August 27, 1918 in Bournemouth, England, he spent his youth in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. He enlisted in the British Royal Air Force at nineteen years of age as an aircraft mechanic specializing in the repair of fighter and bomber fuselages....

At the age of 73, Mr. Robert H. Rice, III lost his 10 plus years battle with COPD, on Saturday, June 13, 2009. He was a beloved son, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.Bob was born on July 24, 1936 in Neligh, NE. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the USAF in 1976, later retiring from the State of Kansas.He married...

Marshia Nadine Tibbits, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on December 12, 1926 in Topeka, the daughter of Edward James and Martha Josephine Gallaway Gray. She was a homemaker all of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing and life.Marshia married Harold Douglas Tibbits...

OBITUARY: Trent Jason Stanhope Trent Jason Stanhope, 33, Topeka, died Tues., June 9, 2009, at Stormont-Vail. He was born Sept. 23, 1975, in Topeka, the son of William and Candace (Carter) Stanhope. He graduated from Topeka High School. He had been employed by Patio, Pool & Fireside; Swims & Sweeps; and Crown Trophy. Surviving are 3 sons: Brayden Stanhope of...

Jackie Greene, 70, Topeka, passed away on Monday morning, June 8, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born March 14, 1939 in Beattie, the daughter of Jim and Sarah (Moore) Williams. She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1957, and later attended Clark's School of Business.She worked for Topeka Transit Authority for 29 years, retiring in 2000. She later worked...

Robert Hugh Hein, 78 of Topeka, formerly from Derby, Wichita and Marion, passed away peacefully with his family at his side last Saturday, May 30, 2009. Bob is survived by his wife and best friend Sue, daughter Melinda Fish and husband Gary, granddaughter Carly and grandson Briggs of Lawrence and son Scot and wife Julia and granddaughter Mary of Vancouver,...

Norma N. Woolsey, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Brewster Place Retirement Center in Topeka. She was born on February 5, 1922 in Robinson, KS, the daughter of Oliver L. and M. Florence Weibling Ulsh. Norma graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1939 and attended Centeral Business College in Kansas City. Norma owned and operated a...

Edna "Jane" Bean, 83, Topeka, passed away Sat., May 30, 2009 at her residence. Born on Jan. 28, 1926 in Tecumseh, the daughter of Henry and Edith (Taylor) Riley.She was a graduate of Highland Park High School.Jane married Arthur Bean on Jan. 12, 1947. He preceded in her in death on Jan. 4, 1996.Jane was a long time volunteer for...

Lynda Kay Perry Powell, 51, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on January 30, 1958 in Lawrence, the daughter of Willard and Barbara Winters Perry. When she was 10 years old, she and her family moved to Topeka. She attended Centennial Grade School in Lawrence and finished grade...

Wyona B. Skirvin, age 76, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at her residence. Wyona was born September 11, 1932 in Buffalo, OK to Warren and Jenny (Thornburg) Davis. She was the wife of the late William Clayton Skirvin. She retired after 21 years of service from American Book Bindery. Wyona was an active member of Crestview...

Mrs. Madalene D.H. Seidel, 88 Topeka, Ks. died Friday May 22, 2009 at Lexington Park.She was born June 7, 1920 in Auburn, IN. one of three daughters born to Stanley V. and Gertrude D. (Shull) Hull. She married Walter C. Seidel and they moved to Kansas following World War II. She was a telephone operator at St. Francis Hospital.Surviving are...

Glenn A. Owens, 77, passed away at his home Friday, May 22, 2009. Glenn was born July 17, 1931 in Durango, Colorado, but was a lifetime resident of Topeka, Kansas. Glenn is survived by his wife and three children, five grandchildren and two great grandsons.He was a U.S. Navy serviceman in the Korean War and a 30 year U.S. Postal...

Robert J. Renyer, 70, of Wakarusa, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at his home. He was born on May 25, 1938 in Topeka, the son of Louis H. and Irene L. Quaney Renyer. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1956. He was employed by Boeing Aircraft, Wichita prior to serving in the Army. He worked for the...

Hamilton H. Hymon, 54, Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.. Hamilton was born April 24, 1955 in Leland, MS, the son of Isaiah and Magnolia (Hampton) Hymon. He moved to Topeka with his family in 1959. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1974. He received his Certificate in Printing from Kaw Area Vocational...

LaVerne L. Cave, 90, Topeka, died Monday, May 18, 2009 at her residence.She was born July 28, 1918 in Harlan, IA, the daughter of Omer and Amelia Swaim Allen, and had lived in Topeka over 60 years. She formerly was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary.She married Frederic R. Cave on July 229, 1950 at Potwin Presbyterian...