Wilma M. Wiksten, 92, of Topeka, passed away, Thursday, August 21, 2008. She was born January 16, 1916 in Fairfax, SD the daughter of Ernest and Mary Krambeck. Wilma retired in 1977 as a registered nurse with the Menninger Foundation of Topeka. She was a 64 year member of West Side Baptist Church. Wilma married Clifford Martin Wiksten, Sr. July...

David William Stotlar, 60 passed away peacefully on August 19, 2008. Born in Alton, IL, he lived in Topeka since 1992. David started working at age 11 with a newspaper route and worked to put himself through high school, college and an MBA. David earned a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois University and an MBA from Sangamon University. He worked...

Thomas Edward Christopher, 82, Topeka, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center.He was born Aug. 29, 1925 in Rosemead, CA, the son of Charles Edward and Winnie Wallace Ford Christopher. He was raised in Alhambra, CA, where he attended high school. He also attended Pasadena Junior College and Texas A&M University.From Sept., 1943 to Feb., 1946, he...

Millie L. Wangerin, 93, Topeka, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 at her home.She was born Jan. 23, 1915 in Topeka, the daughter of Lewis B. and Mary Jane Black Streeter, and lived all her life in Topeka.Millie worked as a silk finisher for A&R Cleaners and later for Hygienic Cleaners.She married Paul Lewis Emil Wangerin on Sept. 15, 1934 in...

Levata Lewis, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on July 27, 1934 in Newport, Virginia, the daughter of Guster and Alice Rush Lewis. She had resided in Philadelphia for 25 years before moving to Topeka. She was employed as a Nurse's Aide Assistant. Levata then was employed at Comfort...

Betty Jane Jones, 93, Topeka, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 at Manor Care Nursing Center.She was born Feb. 5, 1915 in Valley Falls, the daughter of Frank and Katie May Mott Sellers, and had lived in Topeka most of her life.She married Cheston Scott Sewell. They were divorced. She married Albert Jones on Sept. 29, 1952 in Valley Falls. He...

Steven Lloyd Munger, 54, Topeka, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, the result of an automobile accident.He was born June 20, 1954 in Santa Ana, CA, the son of Rev. O. Lloyd and Lois Secrease Munger. He graduated from Park Cottage Grove High School, Cottage Grove, MN, and had lived in Topeka over 30 years.Steve enjoyed NASCAR, traveling, cooking, and music,...

Thomas E. Clark, 55, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 7, 1953 in Mexico, MO, the son of Charles Eugene and Opal Mae Blue Clark. Tom grew up on his family farm in Benton City, MO. He graduated from Rural Rt. 6 High School...

Curtis Reed Hurwitz, 22, Wichita, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 in Topeka. He was born January 30, 1986 in Hutchinson the son of Dr. Michael Hurwitz and Jeanne Curtis Hurwitz. He attended Washburn Rural High School, Kansas University and Buttler Community College. Curtis had joined the Navy and was due at boot camp Tuesday, August the 12th. He was...

James Roland Dark, 78, of Topeka, passed away July 3, 2008 in the Sison, Pangasinan, Philippines. He was born November 26, 1929 in Hutchison, Kansas, the son of James W. and Irene Dark. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the Naval Reserve, and retired from the State Printer in 1992. Survivors include his wife Clarita...

Joleen Julie Ottlinger, 68, Topeka, passed away Fri. Aug. 8, 2008. She was born Nov. 20, 1939, in Saxman, KS, the daughter of Jay and Sylvia (Engelland) Brothers. She graduated from Hutchinson Community College, and lived in Hutchinson for 48 years before moving to Topeka. Joleen worked as a sales representative for the Hutchinson News for 27 years. She was...

Elaine Kellogg 82, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2008 at Summerville Assisted Living Facility in Ocala, Fl. Elaine was born August 10, 1925 in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Ray and Minnie Bennett. She graduated from Junction City High School and married her high school sweetheart, C.L. "Tuffy" Kellogg on May 17, 1943. After the war they lived in...

John W. Flickinger "Flick", 96, Auburn, passed away, Thur. Aug. 7, 2008, at Midland Hospice House.Flick was born on Oct. 1, 1911, in Reading, PA, the son of Harry and Sadie Flickinger.He served in the Army Air Corp. during WWII and US Air Force during the Korean Conflict.Flick is survived by his wife, Leah of 47 years; daughters, Charlotte (John)...

Beverly B. Grimshaw, Topeka, passed away peacefully August 4, 2008 at the age of 84. She was born in Ishpeming, Michigan on July 27, 1924 to Ian H. and Edna (Welander) Brown. She spent her childhood in Marquette, Michigan where she enjoyed ice-skating and snow skiing. She was the second of two brothers and a sister who preceded her in...

Jerry M. Freeman, 64, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at his home in Clearview City, KS. He was born on February 18, 1944 in Scott City, KS, the son of Eldon M. and Violet Holden Freeman. He was employed in the construction field for most of his life, priding himself in his iron working and...

Jane K. Frey, 93, Topeka, entered eternal life on August 3, 2008. She was born July 19, 1915 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Charles E. and Alma (Vanderveer) Keefer. She attended Lincoln Public Schools and earned a B.A. degree in English from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1937. As a student, she was a member of Delta Delta Delta, Alpha...

Margaret (Baker) Keeshan, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Friday, August 1, 2008. One of nine children born to Mary (Braun) and James Baker, a graduate of Highland Park High School and Stricklers Business School, she was a long time resident of Topeka. Margaret is survived by her husband, Robert G. Keeshan; children, Mary (Keeshan) and...

Elisha M. Prater Reavis, 42, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008. She was born on September 19, 1965 in Topeka, the daughter of Robert E. and Ardyce Emmot Prater. She graduated from Topeka High School. She attended First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her parents, Robert and Ardyce Prater of Topeka, three brothers, Robert of Topeka, James...

Thomas Anderson Kinter, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in Garland, TX. He was born on May 31, 1927 in Banning, CA, the son of Glen E. and Jessie L. Patterson Kinter. He had resided in Topeka since 1938. Thomas was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was employed at the VA Hospital in Topeka for...

Steven Wayne "Toby" Kirchner, 56, Topeka, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Rose Villa in Topeka. He had been a resident of Rose Villa for about 20 years.He was born Feb. 19, 1952 in Wichita, the son of Donald P. and Kathleen A. Thies Kirchner. He was raised in Wichita, and served in the US Navy Submarine Fleet during the...