Margaret M. Rogers, 83, of Tecumseh, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 31, 1926, at rural Marysville, KS, the daughter of Eck and Constance Wetzler Severns. She attended Deer Creek Rural School and graduated from Marysville High School in 1944. Following graduation, she was employed by Craven Implement Co. at Marysville...

Mrs. Lillian J. Albott died May 3, 2009. She was 89 years old and was living at Westwood Manor, Topeka, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband "Col" W.L. Albott and two brothers (Robert and John Humprhreys). She is survived by her son Dr. William Albott, her daughter-in-law Carolyn Ramirez Albott, two granddaughters, C. Sophia Ramirez Albott-Dashevsky (of...

Rita Pauline Lomax Wiese Barnett left this world in peace on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009. She was born November 21, 1915 in Cawker City, KS, the daughter of Norval and Lillian (Henning) Lomax.Rita was a secretary for the Selective Service in Topeka. She was married to Theodore W. Wiese. She later married Chester W. Barnett. Rita was a member of...

Ralph W. Martinsen, 82, of Topeka, formerly of Comfrey, MN, passed away April 27, 2009.He was born October 16, 1926 in Nogonie, MI, the son of Oscar John and Bernice (Goodchild) Martinsen. He graduated from Menominee High School, MI and received degrees in Education. He served in the United States Army during WW II, stationed in the Philippines. He served...

Gladys T. Dudding, 85, Topeka, passed away peacefully to our Lord on Friday, April 24, 2009.Gladys was born November 12, 1923 in Defiance, IA, the daughter of Paul and Violet Hulsebus.She loved learning and excelled in school. At 16, she graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the National Honor Society.Gladys married Jack L. Dudding in August...

Edward L. Degand, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born on December 30, 1928 in Topeka, the son of Joseph P. and Constance Heffner Degand. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Edward was employed by the Capper Foundation for 6 years from 1945 – 1951....

Shirley V. Herberger, 70, of Lawrence, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009.She was born June 14, 1938 in Dover, Arkansas, the daughter of Gilbert and Evelyn "Dolly" (Yow) Sumners. She was a 1956 graduate of Dover High School. During her life, Shirley resided in Hays, KS, Dallas, TX, and Lawrence, KS.While in Hays, Mrs. Herberger served as President of...

Bridgette Lynn Chaffee, 42, of Topeka, passed away March 30, 2009. Bridgette was born September 16, 1966 in San Jose, CA to Jack Beaver and Patti Foster. She has been a resident of Topeka since November, 2000. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include several aunts, uncles, cousins, and several dear...

Leanna Raine, 45, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 as a result of a motorcycle accident.Leanna was born May 30, 1963 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Shirley (Hamilton) Ritchie. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1981, from Washburn University in 1985 with a degree in Psychology and later earned her Nursing degree. She was a member of...

Ann King Mertel, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook. She was born on February 21, 1932 in Topeka, the daughter of Karl W. and Margaret Kelsey King. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1950. She attended Kansas University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Ann...

Betty Louise Spillers, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April, 22, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1922, in Junction City, KS. She was a member of Morning Star Bible Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Spillers, Sr.Survivors include her sons, Ralph E. Spillers, Jr. and James D., three grandchildren;...

Michael Eugene Payne, 57, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on October 6, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Victor E. and Marjorie A. Heitman Payne. He graduated from Meriden High School in 1969. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 39 years before retiring. He was...

Dale Eugene Johnson, 72, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 after a 10-year battle with cancer. He was born January 1, 1937 in Holton, KS to Ole Johnson, Sr. and Mae Bunch Johnson. He grew up in Topeka, attending East Topeka Jr. High and Topeka High School. He lived in Topeka his entire life, working for 35 years...

Tomi Ann Munro, 22, Formerly of Topeka passed away at her home April 12, 2009 in New Port Richey Fl. She is survived by her daughter Emily L. Kiger and her fiancé Jay Kiger of New Port Richey Fl. Other survivors include her mother Kim (Kerry) Culver of New Port Richey Fl, father Kent Munro, brother Tim (Stacy) Munro, sister...

William Spencer Workman was born in Codell, Kansas on July 3, 1923 to Nellie and Roy Workman and passed away on April 18, 2009 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by his family. Bill grew up and attended school in Plainville. In 1943 Bill joined the Army Air Corp as a Aviation Cadet Candidate graduating on August 20,...

J. Ilene McAtee, 96 of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Midland Hospice. She was born on March 5, 1913 in Topeka, KS to H.H. and Elizabeth Bruce Delk.She was a graduate from Highland Park High School. On June 8, 1933 she married Eslie H. McAtee. She was the head cook for the Masonic Temple and she taught...

Mary (Ann) Maxine Bryant, born to Homer and Mary Redmon of Delia, KS, passed on April 16, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital. Mary celebrated a full and loving life. She was married to Willard Bryant who preceded her in death. She was a caring mother to her surviving children, Barbara and Brian Bryant and grandsons, Johnny and Jesse Bryant. Also...

Agilberta "Bertie" Geiger, 89, Topeka, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at her home. She was born January 16, 1920, at Westphalia, KS, the daughter of Frank and Mary Ketter Brands. She graduated from Burlington High School and attended Emporia State University. She taught elementary school in Coffey County for five years. She worked two years in procurement follow-up for North...

Neill Rahn Smiley, 83, Topeka, died Saturday April 11, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center. Born July 28, 1925 in Topeka as the only child to Harold Arthur and Mildred Roine Rahn Smiley, Neill spent his entire life living in Kansas. He was known to most as Rahn, and to three as Grandpa. Rahn never underestimated the power of his...

Elizabeth Ann Florance, 20, of Scranton, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at KU Medical Center. She was born on December 21, 1988 in Topeka, the daughter of Kevin S. and Lora M. (Evarts) Florance. Elizabeth was home schooled and was attending Washburn University to become a nurse. At Washburn, she was a member of Chi Alpha and LEAP,...