Marilyn L. Fincham, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 11, 1938 in Marysville, KS, the daughter of Herman and Folka Ubben Hofeling. She had resided at Rossville Manor for the past 15 years, and the family would like to give a special thanks to the staff...

Isaac Weichert, age 11, died on October 21, 2011. His life, though far too short, was one that touched hundreds, if not thousands of lives. Full of energy and enthusiasm, Isaac loved playing soccer, baseball, video games, reading, hanging out with friends and generally just being a kid. Struck by cancer at age 9, the way Isaac handled the cancer,...

Irwin S. Coulson, 91, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011, at his home. God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea. The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night. The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagles's flight....

Evelyn E. Higgs, 94, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011. Evelyn was born November 4, 1916, in Rives, TN, daughter of Sydney and Viola (Tanner) Lytton. On March 7, 1942, Evelyn married William "Bill" Higgs, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She worked for the State of Kansas, Dept. of Revenue, as a tax examiner for many years, retiring in 1982....

Dr. Lyle L. Kimbrough, 85, of Topeka, passed away at his home Friday, October 14, 2011. He was born February 20, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Blanche Gay Kimbrough. Lyle was a graduate of Topeka High, Emporia State Teachers College, and the University of Missouri Dental School, where he was a member of Phi Delta Chi...

Regina C. Rooney passed away Friday night, October 14, 2011 at Lexington Park Nursing Facility. She celebrated her 102nd birthday with her family on August 20, 2011.Regina Jean (Eagan) Rooney was born on August 21, 1909 in McFarland, Kansas. She moved with her parents and family to Topeka in 1931 where she attended Strickler's Business College. She worked many years...

Edna R. Fay, 99, of Topeka, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 13. She was born June 5, 1912, in Luray, Kansas, the daughter of Frank S. and Grace C. Keen. She was a homemaker and member of Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene. She married Carl E. Fay on October 31, 1980, he survives. Other survivors include;...

Delbert F. Neff, 98, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Aldersgate Village. He was born February 1, 1913 in Kingsville, Missouri, the son of Charles T. and Phoebe Irene (Fender) Neff. Delbert graduated from Holden High School, Holden, MO. He also attended Kansas State University. On January 23, 1938, he married Helen E. Stevens. Delbert was...

Clara E. Dillon, formerly of Newton died on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Homestead of Topeka at the age of 96. She was born on December 16, 1914 in Blackburn, OK to C. N. and Susie E. Kendrick Ogan and was one of eight children.Clara graduated from Nelagony, OK high school in 1931 and moved to Tulsa where she met...

Barrett Robert Sachs, infant of Robby and Rachel Sachs, passed away October 9, 2011. Barrett was born September 30, 2011, in Topeka. He is survived by his parents, twin sister, Delaney Sachs, grandparents, Kurt and Beverly Lawson, and Bob and Suzanne Sachs, two great-grandmothers, many aunts, uncles, and twin cousins. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday,...

James W. Elder, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011 at his home. He was born January 1, 1923 in Gas City, KS, the son of Walter H. and Eva M. Adams Elder. He was a Naval Air Corps veteran of WWII. James resided in Topeka from 1946-1972, Dallas, TX from 1972-1977 and moved back to Topeka...

Beverly Bistline, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Plaza West Regional Health Center in Topeka. She was born October 12, 1929 in rural Atchison Co., KS, the daughter of Roscoe and Eulalie Hawk Beyer. She graduated from Holton High School. She had resided in Topeka since 1962. Beverly was employed by Shawnee County and USD...

Edward M. Snook, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. Edward was born May 20, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Edward W. and Daisy (Tucker) Snook. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Edward was united in marriage to Bethuelle Cornelius in 1953. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union Local # 1445, Topeka...

William Frederick Adams, known as "Bill" to the many who loved him, passed from this life to an Eternal reward on Sunday, October 2, 2011, at St. John's Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Services to honor Bill will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel in Topeka. Terry Kitson will preside over the funeral...

Julie Elaine Ketter, 43, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 peacefully at home.She was born July 25, 1968 in Topeka. She was a graduate of Hayden High School and attended Washburn University.She was employed by KPERS. She was baptized at Faith Temple Church. Julie married Michael J. Ketter on July 25, 1998 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors...

Evelyn May (Reid) Leeman, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, October 1 at her home. She was born on April 19, 1918 in Waterville, Kansas to Ralph Ralston, Sr. and Elsie (Whitebread) Reid.Eveyln graduated from Topeka High School in 1937. On June 11, 1942 she married Hugh Greer Leeman in Colfax, Louisiana. He preceded her in death in 1995....

Donald J. Brake, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died on September 30, 2011, of complications from advanced Parkinson's disease. Don was born in Lansing, Michigan, on March 18, 1937, the youngest of four boys, and the son of D. Hale Brake and Marjorie (Valentine) Brake. He grew up on a farm in Stanton, Michigan. An all-around athlete, he graduated...

Chester "Chet" R. Evans Jr., 70, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011.He was born June 27, 1941 in Webb City, MO, the son of Chester R. and Ruth (Bull) Evans.Chet was a graduate of Highland Park High School, Calvary Bible College, and received a master's degree from Moody Bible Institute. Mr. Evans was the founding pastor of Southwest...

Harold E. Main, born at home in Elk City, KS, September 13, 1921, passed peacefully from this earth in Topeka, KS, September 30, 2011. Harold is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Margaret Maxine (Weldy) Main, of the home. Harold is also survived by his children, James Main, Prairie Village, KS, Betty Ann Robinson, Minneapolis, MN and Theresa...

Jack Burtram, 98, Topeka, died Tuesday, September 27, 2010 at his home.He was born May 2, 1913 in St. Clair County, Alabama, the son of Kenny W. and Artis Gibb Burtram. He lived in Gadsden, Alabama for ten years before coming to Topeka in 1945.Mr. Burtram was one of the original 100 Goodyear employees who started the Topeka Goodyear Plant...