Martha Elizabeth Montfoort, 88, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at a hospital in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on March 4, 1919 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Maude Deskins Allbaugh. Martha had four siblings. Dorothy Allbaugh and Edgar Allbaugh preceded her in death. Her two surviving siblings are Alden Allbaugh of Newton, Kansas...

Uberta Adele Mairs, 90, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2008.Uberta was born November 5, 1917 in Salt Lake City, UT, the daughter of George Morgan and Annie Laurie (Bjork) Barrett. Uberta lived in Salt Lake City until about the age of six when her family moved to San Bernardino, where her dad went to work for the Santa...

Robert E. Sherburne, 79, Topeka, passed away, Sun., Jan., 13, 2008 at Colmery-O'Neil Hospital.Robert was born in Coffeyville, KS the son of Claude and Grace Sherburne who preceded him in death.Survivors include, Michael of Topeka; Sara (Mark) Hollis of Nashville, TN; Tom (Cari) of Auburn, AL; Jennifer (Mel) Sauer of Hays, KS, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.Memorial contributions may...

Janette Jo Pucci, age 65, died January 16, 2008 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on September 25, 1942, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph G Pucci and Vertrus "Ginger" Pucci. She is survived by sister, Susan Gaston, Tulsa, brother, Joe Pucci, Frontenac, and niece, Jenna D. Pucci, Frontenac.Janette was a Registered Nurse, who started her nursing education with...

Mary E. Taylor, 79, Topeka, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 at Lexington Park. She was born Aug. 16, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of Lon and Lillian Bay Willis. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1946 and had lived in Topeka all her life. Mrs. Taylor worked for Capitol Federal Savings for 25 years before retiring in 1999. Survivors...

Virginia R. Blossom, 92, of Topeka, passed away, Tuesday, January 15, 2008. Virginia was born September 20, 1915 in El Dorado, KS the daughter of Eugene and Jessie Marty Stebbins. She moved to Topeka in 1931 and graduated from Topeka High School in 1933. Virginia married Bert Blossom in 1937. He preceded her in death April 17, 1984. They moved...

Alexia Gladys Younger, 75, of Topeka, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 14, 2008. She was born on June 8, 1932 in Catherine, KS, one of thirteen children born to William J. and Catherine Schueler Staab. She had resided in Topeka since the late 1950's. Alexia married Walter A. Younger on November 27, 1950 in Catherine,...

Ross R. Riggs, 82, died at home in his sleep early Sunday morning. He was born April 15, 1925, in Hays, Kansas, to Edwin and Myra McKnight Riggs. He served in WWII as a sonar operator on the U.S.S. Greenwood. After discharge, he joined the Topeka Police Department. He was one of the first police helicopter pilots, and a charter...

The loving family of Marshall E. Blosser sadly announces his passing while he was vacationing in Florida on January 10, 2008. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Mary, daughters Marsha Bidgood and husband Jim, Marilyn Busboom and husband Bob, son Mark and wife Sheri, and loving dog Maggie. Marshall is survived by his grandchildren Marisa, Lindsey, MaryBeth,...

Betty D. Alexander, 82, of Topeka, passed away, January 10, 2008. She was born June 16, 1925, in Burlingame, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Rose Butterfield. Betty was a graduate of OverbrookHigh School. Her career was in banking, retiring as an officer with Capital City State Bank. Betty married Floyd W. Alexander, January 19, 1963. He preceded her in...

Bonnie J. Heckel Bonnie Jean Heckel passed on to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2008, at Plaza West Center. She was born to James G. Trimble and Martha Faye Libby on Feb. 15, 1934. She was married to James L. Heckel on April 15, 1955. He passed away on Feb. 23, 2006. She graduated from Topeka High...

Esther "Pauline" Franzen, 87, Olathe, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Olathe hospital.Pauline was born April 30, 1920 in Independence, Kansas, the daughter of W. J. and Iva (Brown) McDaniel. She was a life long member of the Nazarene Church.Pauline married Dean Franzen in 1950. They later divorced.Survivors include a sister, Marie Hull, Independence, daughters; Jane Cipolla and husband,...

Steven D. Bridgewater, 49, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2008. He was born on April 27, 1958 in Missouri, the son of Lawrence and Saundra Hand Bridgewater. Steven married Jeannine M. Hrenchir on July 31, 1981 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Jennifer, his mother, two brothers and two sisters. Memorial services will be...

Edith Airheart passed away Friday, January 4, 2007 at Manor Care.She was born August 4, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to Hubert and Roxie (Kelly) Peavy.Ms. Airheart will lie in state on Tuesday, January 8 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, Kansas.Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9 at...

Jean C. Gray, 92, died Friday, January 4, 2008 at Brewster Place, Topeka, Ks., where she had resided since 1988. Mrs. Gray was born in Topeka on March 16, 1915, the daughter of James A. and Bertha H. Campbell, and attended Topeka Public Schools. Mrs. Gray graduated from Washburn University and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She...

Mildred Allyne Lindsay, 94, Topeka, formerly of Camarillo, died peacefully on December 31, 2007 at Midland Hospice.Allyne was born July 15, 1913 in Santa Ana, California, to Walter and Allie Mae (Nickey) Congdon. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Alfred H. Lindsay; two children, Margy Carter, Camarillo, CA; Bob Lindsay and wife Wanda,Topeka, Kansas; 3 grandchildren and...

Scott Klausman, 50, of Topeka, passed away, Saturday, December 29, 2007 at his home. Scott was born February 3, 1957 in Wisconsin the son of A.J. and Donna Klausman. He grew up and attended schools in Valley Falls, Kansas. He had an extensive career in medical and residential sales. Scott was a friend to everyone and enjoyed life to its...

John Raleigh "Jack" Heath, 62, Raytown, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 24, 2007 while visiting family in Brooklyn, New York.Jack was born August 23, 1945 in Berwyn, Ill, the son of Winfield S. and Florence (Favorite) Heath. He was raised in Western Springs, Illinois and Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1963 and Kansas State University...

VIRGINIA COOPER PELLEGRINOVirginia Cooper Pellegrino, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Midland Hospice House, with her son by her side.Virginia was born November 7, 1910 in Nevada, MO, to Reverend Roderick Davis and Lula (McGinnis) Cooper.She attended Cotty College, Ft. Scott Community College and Pittsburg State University. She was a teacher in Elementary Schools in Richardson, MO;...

Thomas W. "Tom" Rose, 63, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2007.Tom was born July 27, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of James and Mert (Ward) Rose. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1962. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968. He worked as an electrician for Goodyear for 37 years, retiring in 2006.Tom...