Rex W. Cornett, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2008 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born on December 11, 1935 in Cherryvale, KS, the son of John A. and Gladys O. Trester Cornett. The family then moved to Burrton, KS, where he completed grade school. After returning to Cherryvale, he graduated from Cherryvale High...

Mary Lucile Rosenlund, 100, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2008. Lucile was born in Barnard, MO on the family farm to George and Stella Cole. She had a younger sister Bessie (deceased) and a younger brother, Bill Cole of Salina, KS. Lucile married Virgil Robison and in 1936 with their two sons, Gene and Dan moved to Topeka. Virgil...

Patricia Warhurst, 71, Topeka, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at Topeka Community Healthcare Center. She was born Oct. 28, 1936 in Topeka, and had lived most of her life in the Topeka community. Survivors include a son, Robert Dean, a daughter, Terri Lee Dean, and two grandchildren, all of Topeka. No public service is planned. Interment will be in Penwell-Gabel...

Lewis R. Pressgrove, 80, of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1928 in Tecumseh, the son of Ben L. and Irma L. Engelke Pressgrove. He lived his entire life in the Tecumseh community. He attended Tecumseh North Elementary School, Hayden High School. He was an Army veteran, serving in...

Triss L. Witt, 44, Topeka, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center.He was born Dec. 3, 1964 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Richard and Beverly Bloomer Witt, and had been a resident of KNI since 1980.Survivors include his step-father, William Bagnell of Kansas City, KS; two brothers, Anthony Witt of Kansas City and Wade Witt...

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...