Joseph Gildersleeve, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at a Topeka care facility. He was born on May 28, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Frederick and Christine Hoffmann Gildersleeve. He graduated from Brooklyn Tech in 1938. Joseph was an Army veteran of WWII, serving from 1942-1946. He had resided in Topeka since 1947. He...

Kenneth M. "Kenny" Schuette, 66, of Denison, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 24, 1943, in Lebanon, TN to Emil and Lois Schuette. Kenny graduated from Topeka High School in 1961.On March 14, 1964, he married Marian E. Comstock, she survives.He was a mechanic for Boyd's Auto Service for 45 years...

Elizabeth Kathryn Walter Averill, 83, known to all as Tucker, died early September 5, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Libby Rosen. Tucker spent her last month there surrounded by the love of family and friends.She was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, on March 19, 1926, to Paul and Elizabeth Walter. She married Dr. Stuart Carson Averill in Dixon, California,...

Raymond E. Adams Jr. was born April 10, 1931, in Maple Hill, Kansas and died Sept. 3, 2009, at his home. He was the senior partner in the Adams Cattle Co. with his three oldest sons which was founded by his father, Raymond E. Adams Sr. He leaves a legacy of accomplishments in the livestock and meat industry. A most...

Linda Kay Auten, 64, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was born August 24, 1945 in Netawaka, KS, the daughter of Harry and Louise (Stunkel) Gerhardt. She was a 1963 graduate of Netawaka High School. She was a private child care provider in Topeka and later was employed by the Holiday Inn Hotel...

Theola "Ann" Carder, 85, of Topeka, passed away Mon., Aug. 31, 2009. She was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Lincoln, NE.Ann was a 1942 graduate of Topeka High School.Ann married Howard A. Carder on Jan. 22, 1944. They were married for 65 years! She was a life member of Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her son, Micheal (Nancy) Carder;...

LeRoy Kahler, 94 of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born on July 18, 1915 in Topeka, KS to George and Anna (Beyer) Kahler. On October 24, 1975 he married Marguerite Kahler. Mr. Kahler was a farmer. He was a member of Berryton United Methodist Church.Mr. Kahler is survived by his...

Kayden Michael Merrifield, entered and exited this world on August 18, 2009. He was the son of Sarah Merrifield.Even though Kayden's life ended before it even started, he touched many lives. His memory will be forever held in the hearts of those that love him.Survivors include his mother Sarah Merrifield; his sisters Isis Merrifield of the home and Madison Stallbaumer...

Leon F. Condley, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was born on August 10, 1924 in Bowie, TX, the son of Paul J. and Adella C. Ginn Condley. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1942. Leon was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving on the William...

Fredrick James Church, 57, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born on January 2, 1952 in Oskaloosa, the son of Wayne Alfred and Velma Odessa Petitt Church. Fred was employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for many years and volunteered at Doorstep, Inc. for the past eight years....

Jack W. Rardin, 84, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center.Jack was born May 31, 1925 in Topeka, the son of Charles and LaDema (Williams) Rardin. He graduated from Topeka High School and attended the University of Kansas. He graduated from the Foreign Service School at Georgetown University in 1950. Jack was an Intelligence...

Ramona Ilene Lanning Phillips, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at her home.She was born August 22, 1932 in Sabetha, KS, the daughter of John and Pearl Lillian (Swan) Lanning. She was a graduate of Sabetha High School. Ramona married William Joe "Bill" Phillips on April 18, 1953 in Olathe, KS. He preceded her in death on...

Charles E. Wilds, Jr., M.D., 93, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Health Center. He was born October 12, 1915, at Natchez, MS, the son of Charles Ernest Wilds, Sr., and Veronica Elizabeth Tushaus Wilds. He was educated in the parochial schools and was graduated from St. Matthew's High School in Monroe, LA in 1934. He received...

Janet Faye Stevens Olson, 82, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009.She was born October 9, 1926 at Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Ralph M. and Sadie (Gosper) Stevens. She was raised on a farm near Frankfort, Kansas, graduating from Frankfort High School in 1944.She was employed by Sunflower Ordinance during the 1940's near Lawrence. She was a member...

Jesse F. Teel Jr., was born December 7, 1919 at Dunlap, Kansas to Jesse F. Teel, Sr. and Nellie Long Teel. He passed away Monday, August 24, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. He was educated in Kansas elementary and secondary schools and received the AB degree from Ottawa University in 1941; a Masters from Emporia State University in 1951; and...

Gerald L. "Jerry" Halbett, 93, Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009 at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Jerry was born August 23, 1916 in Mott, ND, the son of Leonard and Alice Iverson Halbett. He graduated from Mott High School and attended the University of North Dakota. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps for several years in...

Lucille Norrine Brooks, 91, of Topeka passed away, Monday August 17, 2009 at Aldersgate Village She was born May 2, 1918 in Pittsburg, Kansas the daughter of Henry G. and Ida Ethel Chrisco Brooks. Lucille is survived by her sister Mary Downer and a nephew, Gary McCellan both of Lebanon, Missouri. Cremation is planned. Private inurnment will be in Mt....

Wilma J. Cunningham, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Midland Hospice. She was born May 30, 1930, the daughter of Porter and Hazel (Farley) Douglas.On June 18, 1955 in Big Delta, Alaska, she married Raphael "Ray" Cunningham. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2005. She was a 1948 graduate of Topeka High School...

Wilma A. Clifton, 81, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.Wilma was born January 2, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of William M. and Lucy Ann (Lindsay) Gardner. She attended Topeka Public Schools.She was employed by Fleming Packaging for 17 years and St. Francis Hospital as Housekeeping Supervisor for 15 years, retiring in 1986. She...