Michael L. Krugjohn, 26, Lawrence, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2007.Michael was born December 3, 1980 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Robert L. and Karen S. (Anderson) Krugjohn.He attended school in Mission, and was currently a student at the University of Kansas pursuing his degree in electrical engineering and computer science . He participated in The Navigators Christian...

Irene Johnson, 99, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007. She will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. today with a family visitation from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker, Topeka. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd. Burial will precede the memorial...

Jane Sue Hubka, 64, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at St. Francis Health Center.She was born August 3, 1942 in Sidney, Nebraska the daughter of Clarence and Lucille Meyer. She graduated from Lodgepole High School in 1959. She then attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, graduating in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She married Ladd Hubka December...

Mary L. Messer, 81, Topeka, died Sunday, May 20, 2007 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center.She was born Feb. 27, 1926 in Topeka, the daughter of Elmer L. and Anna Marie Boettcher Knapp. Mrs. Messer worked as a bookkeeper for Sunflower Rentals, Holton Transport, and Lydiona's Childrens Wear and later was a tax preparer for H&R Block for 20 years before...

Darlene J. Metzler, 73, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007 at her home. She was born on October 21, 1933 in Pretty Prairie, KS, the daughter of John J. and Hulda Graber. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951. After graduation she went to work for Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator and later as a service representative. While...

Byron J. "Junior" Tucker, 47, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on February 10, 1960 in Amarillo, TX, the son of Byron J. and Vickie M. Jackson Tucker. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1978. Survivors include two sons, five daughters, five grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers....

Byron J. Roblyer, 66, of Topeka, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 11, 2007 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on January 18, 1941, the son of Ernest and Georgia Brooks Roblyer. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1963 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. After graduating from college, he worked for Harold Goodman Accounting. He was...

Joan E. "Jo" Ehrhart Mallory, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2007 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on March 6, 1935 in Topeka, the daughter of John A. and Blanche V. Ehrhart. She was one of the first persons to attend school at the Capper Foundation. She graduated from Hoyt High School, and lived in...

Catherine M. Pheasant, 80, Topeka, died Thursday, May 10, 2007 at McCrite Plaza Care Center.She was born Sept. 8, 1926 in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of R. Frank and Rose Arthur Crum.Catherine graduated from Topeka High School and the Jane C. Stormont School of Nursing.She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert K. Pheasant; one son, Mark Pheasant...

Darrel Dwain Desbien, 83, Topeka, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2007 at a local hospital.Darrel was born in Damar, the son of Medric and Matilda (Coutour) Desbien. He graduated from Damar High School in 1941. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theatre.Darrel was employed by Del Monte Corporation for 25...

Mason Chris Metzger, 49, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Chris was born December 21, 1957 in Topeka, the oldest son of Max and Doris Metzger. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1975, after which he began his 22-year career in the United States Marine Corps. Achieving the rank of Sergeant...

Evelyn Faye Adkison passed away May 8, 2007. She was born December 9, 1918 at Wakarusa, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence W. Little and Allie Neill Little. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1937 and attended Kansas State University. She married Emory H. Adkison, Jr. on October 12, 1949. He preceded her in death in 1983. She is...

Pauline S. Foust, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on October 17, 1911 in Wayne, OK, the daughter of Thomas and Luella Hamilton Scholes. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Highland Heights Christian Church. Pauline married Charlie Foust on December 17, 1927 in Newkirk,...

Ronald L. Kasper, age 67 of Topeka, KS died Monday, May 7, 2007 unexpectedly at his home. He was born on June 29, 1939 in Clarks, NE to Peter H. and Elizabeth Rose (Regier) Kasper. Ron was baptized at the Mennonite Brethren Church in Henderson, NE on September 10, 1950. He graduated from Henderson High School. He earned a mechanic's...

Robert B. "Bob" Elliott, 91, retired farmer, Goodyear quality control employee, and owner of Elliott Landscape Business, died peacefully in his home, Sunday, April 29, 2007. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 5, Penwell-Gabel Chapel, 3700 Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS. Bob was born October 27, 1915 in the town of Seneca, Kansas to the...

Irving Miller passed away May 4, 2007 at age 88. Irv was the son of Clarenden Miller and Florence Fletcher. Geraldine Marchand became his wife on Nov. 11, 1939. He was a Staff Sgt. in WWII with the Army Air Corps, 384th Bomb Group in England 43-45. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. of Topeka after 37 years...

Jacob Arthur McGinnis, 88, Topeka, died Monday, April 30, 2007 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.He was born July 21, 1918 in Topeka, the son of Jacob Abraham and Isabelle Sample McGinnis. He attended Utah State University and Washburn University.Mr. McGinnis worked as a field representative for KPERS for several years before retiring. He served in the US Army from November, 1940...

William G. "Bill" Robinson, 79 born in Manilla, IN passed away Friday, April 27. His career of 40 years included executive positions with Cessna Aircraft Company, Beech Aircraft Corporation and Bombardier Aerospace (Learjet). He graduated with a journalism major from Butler University in Indianapolis. A veteran of the US Air Force, he served in the Panama Canal Zone as executive...

Lorna Belle Montre, 96, Salina, died Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Salina Regional Health Center.She was born Nov. 26, 1910 in High Point, North Carolina, one of ten children born to Jesse A. and Cornelia Taylor Welborn. She was raised in Topeka, moving to Wichita after her marriage in 1937. She returned to Topeka in 1997, and moved to Salina...

Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial for Nelson J. Martir, 55, a resident of Topeka, KS will be Friday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation will be May 4, from 9:30 until the time of service at the church. Nelson died on April 30, 2007 at...