Patsy R. Voth
Apr 11, 2013
Patsy Ruth (Gardner) Voth died April 11, 2013 peacefully at home with one of her loyal dogs at her side. Patsy was born February 15, 1927 in Kansas City, MO. She had three brothers and two sisters who all preceded her in death. After the death of her father at a very early age, she grew up in a harsh,...
Mitchell Dean Ummel
Apr 10, 2013
Mitchell Dean Ummel, 53, of Vassar, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his home. He was born April 1, 1960 in Ransom, KS, to Lyle and Mary Lou Downing Ummel. He attended school in the Ransom School District. He was a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science...
Jaidyn Mae Cebulski
Apr 9, 2013
Jaidyn Mae Cebulski, infant daughter of Jeff and Brandy (Allison) Cebulski, passed away on April 9, 2013 at St. Francis Health Center. Other survivors include her sisters, Jemah and Joslynn.A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, April 19 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care...
Mildred Baker
Apr 9, 2013
Mildred J. Baker, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Mildred was born May 29, 1932, in Eau Claire, WI, daughter of Jacob Charles Johnson and Hazel Mildred (Vefald) Johnson.She graduated from Luther Hospital School of Nursing, Eau Claire, WI. Mildred practiced and taught nursing for over fifty years. She retired from the Senior Diagnostic Unit at Stormont-Vail. She...
Kenneth Scharp
Apr 5, 2013
Kenneth "Rex" Scharp, 64, passed away on April 5th, 2013 in Topeka, KS. Rex was born in Nebraska City, NE on October 22, 1948, to Frances Joan (Kerker) Scharp and the late Floyd Herman Dwight Scharp. Rex was an adventurer that loved fishing of all kinds to include king crab fishing in the Bering Sea, hiking, camping, and traveling. He...
Earl A. Ward
Apr 4, 2013
Earl A. Ward, formerly of Yoder, KS, passed away April 4, 2013 in Tucson, AZ where he was residing with his son. He was born the fourth son of eight boys to John and Ethel Ward on June 19, 1922 in Moffat County, CO on the family farm. Earl was united in marriage on September 8, 1945 to Georgia Lois...
Martha M. Williams
Apr 2, 2013
Martha M. Williams, 88, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Plaza West Care Center.Martha was born September 21, 1924 in Commerce, OK, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Gustin) Sanderson. She graduated from Goodland High School in Goodland, KS.She was a homemaker most of her life and worked briefly at Blue Cross & Blue Shield. She enjoyed bowling,...
Ruth Stauffer
Mar 31, 2013
Ruth Granger Stauffer, 86, long-time community volunteer and leader, and a homemaker, died March 31, 2013, at her home in Topeka. She had Parkinson's disease. One of four children, Mabel Ruth Granger was born in Emporia, Dec. 4, 1926, to Wayne and Mabel Granger. After graduating from Emporia High School, Ruth attended Monticello Girls' School near St. Louis a year...
Betty Jeanforrester Brim
Mar 30, 2013
Betty Jean Forrester Brim, 89, Topeka, formerly of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013. She was born on April 10, 1923 in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Clarence Ray and Hazel Marie (Price) Forrester. Betty graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1941. She attended Kansas State Teacher's College in Pittsburg. On December 7, 1943 she married her...
James L. Fischer
Mar 28, 2013
James L. "Jim" Fischer, 83, Topeka, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2013. He was born October 15, 1929, in Leroy, KS, the son of Robert and Mary Ellen DeLong Fischer. Jim was a graduate of Leroy High School. He was in Army Signal School stationed in Fort Monmouth, NJ and Fort Bragg, NC during...
Jaydien June Krenzel
Mar 27, 2013
Jaydien June Krenzel, infant daughter of Chaeri Dawn Krenzel, passed away March 27, 2013.Survivors include her mother, Chaeri of Topeka; maternal grandparents, Robert Burdick, Jr. of Topeka and Cynthia Holstine of Wichita. She was preceded in death by an infant Jayla Krenzel in 2011, maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Burdick.A funeral ceremony will be 4 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013 at the...
Chance Michael Vincent
Mar 24, 2013
Chance Michael "Squeaker" Vincent, 9 months, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born on June 1, 2012 in Topeka, the son of Michael Vincent and Tonya Hensley. He is also survived by his big sister, Bridget. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel from 3:00 pm...
Vera D. Scott
Mar 24, 2013
Vera D. Scott, 87, Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Plaza West.Vera was born August 1, 1925 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of D.C. and Mary Alice (Jackson) Henderson. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in Harrisburg, IL.She was a homemaker while she lovingly raised her children. She proudly worked as a Secretary in the Food service...
Karren S. Friess
Mar 24, 2013
Karren Sue Friess, 70, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013. Karren Sue Friess was born October 29, 1942, in Topeka, KS, daughter of Frank and Maxine (Myers) Parkinson. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School and served in the US Navy. Karren worked at Fidelity State Bank prior to moving to California. Karren returned to Topeka, where she...
Robert Lee Norris
Mar 23, 2013
Robert Norris, Topeka, passed away on March 23, 2013. Graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
Don T. Hagedorn
Mar 23, 2013
Don T. Hagedorn, 93, of Silver Lake, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at his home. He was born December 1, 1919 in Brunswick, NE the son of Thomas and Mable Hagedorn. Don graduated from Plainview High School in 1937. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII, served in 5 different military theatres, and was the...
Bobby "Bob"Dale Hards
Mar 18, 2013
Bobby Dale "Bob" Hards, 83, Topeka, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at Aldersgate Village. Bobby was born on April 10, 1929 in Morrill, Kansas to Harvey and Maude (Taylor) Hards. He graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1948 and attended Ottawa University on a football scholarship for one year before going into the service. Bobby served in the U.S....
Brenda Marie Bright
Mar 16, 2013
Brenda Marie Bright, 63, Topeka, passed away March 16, at her residence, surrounded by family. She was born April 3, 1949, in Topeka, the daughter of Harold and Maxine Bright. Brenda was a 1967 graduate of Highland Park High School and attended Washburn University. She was employed by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas, retiring after 39 years. Following...
John P. Kane
Mar 15, 2013
John Pershing Kane, 94, died peacefully in his home in Topeka on Friday, March 15, 2013, shortly after celebrating the 95th birthday of his beloved wife and partner of 72 years, Joyce Kane. John is the son of Joseph J. and Vilesta (Walker) Kane, and brother of Mary Marie (Kane) Weaver, who preceded him in death on January 12, 2010,...
Edith C. Rydell
Mar 14, 2013
Edith Rydell, 102, of Lawrence, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Edith was born on November 27, 1910 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Christine Olson. She was married to Gust Rydell on December 28, 1935. Edith is survived by her son-in-law, Lynn Krom of Lawrence; her grandchildren, David Krom, Laura Mellusi, Heather Krom, and Karen Norment; four great-grandsons;...
