William "Art" Arthur Way, 90, a resident of Paxico, Kansas, since 2002, died Thursday, January 14, 2010, at the Colmery O'Neil V.A. Medical Center, in Topeka, Kansas. Art was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Elmer Hiram Way and Della Gowen Way, on March 25, 1919. He was the third of six brothers, Luther Way, Boyd Way, Willard Way, Everett Way,...

Ruth Arlene Woody, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Feb. 6, 2009. She was born on Jan. 24, 1921, in Paxico, KS, the daughter of William and Bertha Dittman. In 1938, she married Robert Lee Woody in McFarland, KS. He preceded her in death in 1951.She is preceded in death by seven siblings.Survivors include daughter, Mary Cushing; sister, Norma Stadler;...

Martha A. Gould, 95, Topeka, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center. She was born on November 23, 1914 in Valley Stream, New York to Ernest and Jeanne (DeLatre) Tempel. Martha was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. On December 30, 1966 she married Dr. Franklin L. Gould, he preceded her in death in...

Amy Elizabeth Stadler, 21, of Carbondale, passed away Friday, February 5, 2010 as the result of an automobile accident.She was born May 21, 1988 in Topeka, the daughter of Claude and Karen (Sanner) Stadler. She graduated as Valedictorian of Kansas School for the Deaf in 2006. She graduated from Johnson County Community College 2009. She was employed by Grundfos in...

Sunrise 1-1-1935 Sunset 2-3-2010 Preceded in death by parents Martin and Maria Munoz. Son Jessie R. Munoz; 4 sisters, 1 brother. Survived by his wife Martha Munoz, son Benjamin and Mario Munoz; daughters Ann M. Munoz and Christina Stambaugh; sister Maria S. Munoz Diez, brothers Benjamin Munoz, Topeka and Ramon Munoz, Santa Fe NM. 14 Grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces...

Terrill J. "Terry" McCall Bowen, 72, of Topeka passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010.Terry was the oldest daughter of James E. and Mildred A. (Neis) McCall. She was born October 28, 1937 in Topeka, KS. She attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. After graduation Terry worked at Nightingale's Dress Shop. She married James E....

Barbara B. Hines, 82, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Westwood Manor. She was born May 4, 1927 in Emmett, Kansas to Oscar and Blanche (Isnogle) Gideon.Barbara married Jack T. Hines on February 5, 1959 in Topeka, he preceded her in death on December 2, 1991. She was a member of Women of the Moose Post No....

Betty R. Burnett born on September 21, 1932 in Melvern, Kansas, Betty Rae Burnett completed her journey in life on January 31, 2010 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. She was predeceased by her parents, two sisters, and a brother. Betty graduated from Topeka High School in 1950 with honor and distinction. Her journey took her to Washburn University where she was...

John J. Studebaker, 84, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010. John Jay Studebaker was born May 13, 1925, at Pawhuska, Oklahoma to James and Pearl L. (Shipman) Studebaker. He moved to Kansas with his parents at an early age and attended grade schools at Big Springs, Stull, and Topeka schools, the last being Topeka High School. He enlisted...

Everett A. Dennis, 83, Topeka, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.Everett was the son of the late Allen and Bonnie (Plummber) Dennis of Nevada, MO. He attended Nevada High School and Warren College in Kansas City, MO. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was employed at KP&L for 42 years as a line...

Marvin J. Owen, 84, of Topeka, KS, compassionate, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 surrounded by his loved ones. Marvin was born January 16, 1926 in Topeka, KS to Hattie Jane (Wilkerson) and Arjal Owen. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School. He served in the Merchant Marines from September 1943 to...

Ethel May Miller, 91, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Brewster Place. She was born on November 17, 1918 in Topeka, the daughter of Albert and Winifred Schober. She graduated with honors from both Topeka High School in 1936 and from Ottawa University in 1940. Ethel May was active both as a volunteer and professionally in local, state and national...

Blanche E. DeGraw, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2009 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born on November 4, 1917 in St. Clere, KS, the daughter of Charles and Lena Page Blaylock. She worked for several doctors in and around Topeka. After her retirement, she enjoyed doing volunteer work at the United Methodist Home until...

Micah Seth Rolfs, 29, of Topeka, transitioned from this life to begin a new journey on January 23, 2010. Micah was born in Topeka on May 29, 1980, to LaVetta Westphal Rolfs and Leland E. Rolfs. Micah graduated from Topeka Collegiate in 1995, Topeka High School in 1999 and Prescott College in 2005 where he majored in Sustainable Community Development....

Donald Eugene Hull, 84, Topeka, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1925 in Valley Falls, Kansas to George W. and Emma (Walters) Hull.Donald was a painting contractor for 40 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. During WWII he served for the gunnery crew...

Cleo "Faye" Filiatreault, 82, Topeka, died Monday, January 25, 2010 at Midland Hospice House. She was born January 12, 1928, in Junction City, KS the daughter of John and Lula (Woodson) Thompson. Faye graduated from Osawatomie High School, Osawatomie, KS. She worked as a clerk for Missouri Pacific Railroad in Osawatomie, KS. Faye was united in marriage to Donald Filiatreault...

Robert Eugene Robinson, 92, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010.He was born December 1, 1917 in Marceline, MO, the son of Henry K. and Edna (Sallee) Gelzer. He was a graduate of Topeka High School and attended the University of Kansas, Northwestern University and graduate of U.S.C.'s Institute of Business Economics. He served in the South Pacific with...

Trudy M. McFarland, 84, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 at Midland Hospice. She was born February 12, 1925 in Topeka to Edward W. and Barbara F. (Wagner) McFarland.Trudy was a student in Topeka schools, graduating from Topeka High School in 1943. She attended Washburn University where she majored in journalism. In July, 1943, she married L.E. Clifton Bailey. Mr....

Gordon William Heald, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1920 in Atchison, KS, the son of Gordon E. and Etta Becker Heald. He graduated from Hoyt High School. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII. In 1959, Gordon began his own small business known as...

Albert K. Bottom, 83, passed away on January 21, 2010. He was born March 12, 1926 near Havensville, KS, the son of Ruben (Roy) and Eva Kroth Bottom.Albert grew up in the Bucks Grove community, graduating from Soldier High School. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. Albert worked several jobs during his lifetime, G.M. Sunflower Ordinance, Boeing,...