Mary L. Barnett, 80, Topeka, quietly passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at a local care center.Mary was born November 29, 1927 in Saline County, MO, the daughter of Grover C. and Emma Zue (Rennison) Renno. She attended Smith-Cotton High School and Sedalia Business College. Later in life, she returned to school and earned a Baccalaureate degree in Psychology,...

Phil was born in Topeka, Kansas to Dr. Harry and Dorothy Davis. He served his country in WWII with the U.S. Navy in the bitter seas of the Aleutian Islands. When the war was over Phil returned to his beloved Topeka, kissed the Kansas earth and spent the majority of his life in the place where he felt most at...

Jimmy Loren Rose, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008 at his home. He was born on August 9, 1941 in Quenemo, the son of Clarence A. and Edith M. Mollett Rose. He graduated from Quenemo High School in 1959. Jim was a Marine Corps veteran, serving from 1960-1964. He was employed by Goodyear for 34 years...

Rosie Mae Read, 93, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Stormont Vail Hospital.Rosie was born December 14, 1914 in Topeka, the daughter of James and Bertha (Cartmill) Wilson. She married Kenneth C. Read on September 1, 1932 in Holton. He died September 7, 1988. Survivors include daughter, Jackie (Don) Buchanan, Topeka; son, Kenny (Portia) Read, Richmond; 6...

Robert J. "Bob" Oyler, 87, of Topeka, passed away in the arms of Christ on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born on May 9, 1920 in Maxwell, IA, the son of Clifford and Iva Halterman Oyler. He lived in Topeka since 1950. Mr. Oyler retired from the Topeka Fire Department as Chief Arson...

Charles O. Barnett, 75, Topeka, passed away quietly on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at his residence.Charles was born October 23, 1932 in Kirksville, MO, the son of Charles C. and Ruth (Leavitt) Barnett. He attended schools in Adair County and graduated from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville with a degree in Business Administration.He served in the U.S. Army during...

Martha R. Johnson, 81, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Brewster Place.Martha was born January 1, 1927 in Topeka, the daughter of Warren and Vivian (Herron) Rutter. She attended Topeka schools and graduated from Washburn University in 1949 where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority.She was a member of Junior League and P.E.O....

Robert J. Heskett, 71, Mayetta, died Sunday, March 23, 2008 in Topeka. He worked at YCAT for many years before retiring. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm Friday at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Mr. Heskett will lie in state from 10 am until noon Friday at Newcomer Family Funeral Home.

Naomi Ruth Thompson, 70, Topeka, went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008.Naomi was born January 1, 1938 in New Carlisle, OH, the daughter of Philip E. and Clara Ada (Nichols) Compton. She was raised in Weeping Water, NE.She worked for House of Bauers, Russell Stover and Tri-Con Industries in Lincoln, NE., retiring in 1998.She was...

Doris DeLong, 85, of Tecumseh, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Stormont-VailHospital from complications following a stroke. She was born October 1, 1922 in Tecumseh, KS the daughter of Howard and Ethel Howbert. Doris was married to Frank J. DeLong in January 1947. He preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by her loving son and daughters,...

Orval Leslie Flanagan, 95, of Topeka, passed away, Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the V.A. hospital in Topeka. He was born October 1, 1912 in Poe, Kansas the son of Otto and Ida (Burress) Flanagan. Orval owned and operated the California Body Shop until his retirement. He married Elizabeth Tilley December 14, 1942 in Yuma, Arizona. She preceded him in...

Cecil W. Tipton, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at his home. He was born on April 3, 1927 in Picher, Ok, the son of William and Elva (Rich) Tipton. Cecil had lived in Topeka for most of his life. He attended Topeka High before joining the Navy. After his service in the Navy, he was...

Opal Lorna Holland, 87, Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Select Specialty Hospital surrounded by her family.Opal was born November 1, 1920 in Baileyville, KS, the daughter of Elmer and Pearl Waters Skillett.She married Clifton A. "Tip" Holland on February 7, 1938 in Tecumseh, NE. He died September 15, 2006.In her earlier years she worked on the farm...

Bernice D. "Pat" Kidwell, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on March 18, 1935 near Powhattan, KS, the daughter of Leo and Dorothy Haworth Poston. Pat was a waitress in Topeka for several different restaurants for over 35 years. Survivors include one daughter, Kim and husband, Lonnie...

James A. "Jim" Martin, 70, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.Jim was born June 23, 1937 in Cumming, GA. the son of Byrl and Beaulah (Watson) Martin.He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1958 and four years in the Air Force Reserve.He worked for Southwestern Bell for 32 years, retiring in...

Margaret KeupSept. 9, 1915 – March 11, 2008MOHALL, North Dakota - Margaret Dorothea (Moser) Keup, 92, of Topeka, Kan., and formerly of Mohall, passed away March 11, 2008 at a Topeka hospital of complications following surgery.She was born September 9, 1915 in Harvey to Karl and Anna (Mees) Moser. She graduated from Harvey High School and attended North Dakota State...

Patricia Ann "Pat" VanGassbeek, 78, Topeka, died Monday, March 17, 2008 at her home.She was born Feb. 27, 1930 in Atchison, the daughter of Ronald and Gayle O'Neil Henderson. She graduated from Mt. St. Scholastica Academy in Atchison in 1947, and received her RN from St. Joseph School of Nursing, St. Joseph, MO, in 1952. Pat was the first Director...

Eugene J. Fatseas, 76, Topeka, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at his home. He was born Jan. 30, 1932 in New York City, the son of James and Barbara Kymla Fatseas. He was raised in New York City. He achieved Eagle Scout as a young man, and after high school graduation, entered the U.S. Air Force.He was in sales his...

Clifford Miller, 83, Topeka, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at a Topeka Hospital. He was born in Kansas City, MO on December 25, 1924, the son of Clifford and Della Mae Switzer Miller. Clifford's family moved to Topeka in 1929, which then became his lifetime home. Clifford was a Merchant Marine during WWII, serving from 1942 to 1946. He...

Gilbert O. Baker, Sr., 76, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2008 at a Topeka hosptial. He was born on February 5, 1932 in Lawrence, the son of Oscar and Beulah Taylor Baker. He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence. Gilbert was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He lived in Lawrence and moved...