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...

Florence Irene Brown passed on to our Lord on May 14, 2009 at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Facility in Lawrence, Kansas with her family at her side. She was born near Burlingame, Kansas, June 30, 1910, to Charles and Winifred Guile who later homesteaded near Miller, Kansas. Florence enjoyed riding the Santa Fe Trail on her horse, Foxy, many times. She...

John Boyd England, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. He had resided at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook for the past two years. He was born on May 15, 1915 in Topeka, the son of Josiah and Clara Griswold England. He attended Decker School and graduated from Highland Park High School. He...

Peggy Fenton, 59, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 15, 2009 at her home following an extended illness. She was born on January 20, 1950 in Greensburg, KS. Peggy married Edward Fenton on February 12, 1977. She taught elementary school at USD 437 for many years. Peggy is survived by her husband, two daughters, Alaina Fenton, Kayla Lind and her...

George D. Wagstaff, age 88, of Tecumseh, passed away at his farm Monday May 11, 2009. George was born on the Wagstaff farm on September 20, 1920. He grew up in the Tecumseh area. George served in the U.S. Marines from 1942 to 1946. He was stationed in Fort Pendleton, California, China, and Okinawa. He was honorably discharged as a...

Mary Jo Cozad, 89 of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2009 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born on November 2, 1919 in Topeka to Joseph and Iva (Boatright) Davis. She was a graduate from Topeka High School and attended Business College in Topeka. She married Charles Alan Cozad, Sr. on November 7, 1942 in Topeka. Mrs. Cozad...

Patricia D. Fleming, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Le Loup, KS, the daughter of Donald and Opal Hudson Farrell. She grew up in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1960. She was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad, U.S.D 501...

Louise L. Faulkner, 94 of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009. She was born January 11, 1915 at Perry, KS, the daughter of Jesse R. and Edna Pearl Decker Michael. She joined the Perry Christian Church at the age of eight. She moved to Topeka with her folks in 1929, where she spent most of her life. She was...

Annie Wallace Longberg, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center. She was born on December 4, 1927 in Hoyt, KS, the daughter of Oliver F. and Minnie A. Gross.Annie married Raymond A. Wallace on December 28, 1942 in Yuma, AZ. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by...

Raymond L. Much, 92, Topeka, died Tuesday, May 6, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.He was born August 12, 1916 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the son of Otto Leo and Inis Barnes Much. He came to Topeka with his parents in 1920. He graduated from Topeka High School, lived in California from 1941-1945 before returning to Topeka in 1946. He served in...