Large in stature. Sparkling eyes. Deep, infectious laugh. Embracing smile. Humble heart. John William Perdue, a gentleman and gentle man, peacefully entered into rest on February 29, 2008 at his home in Topeka, Kansas after a brief illness. Born on February 7, 1952 in Harrisonville, Missouri, he graduated from Raytown High School in1970 and the University of Central Missouri (formerly...

Marcia Cole Saville, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at her home. She was born on June 27, 1927 in Sabetha, the daughter of Walter and Teresa Cole. She moved to Topeka in 1934 where she has resided since. She graduated from Topeka High School, attended Mills College in California and obtained...

Lois Fowks, 76, of Topeka, passed away, Wednesday, February 27, 2008. She was born January 10, 1932 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Carl and Helen Shoemaker. She lived in a number of cities in MO and OK before settling in Joplin, MO where she graduated from Joplin High in 1949. She worked for a number of noted Law...

Louis Jacob Casebier, 93, Topeka, passed away Wed., Feb. 27, 2008. He was born on April 3, 1914 in Winchester, KS to Ernest Nobel and Myrtle Edith Beasore Casebier. He married Ruth Roberta Coburn on Sept. 3, 1940 in Quinter, KS. She preceded him in death on January 20, 2003. He served in the Armored Division in World War II...

LeNora E. Wolfe, 96, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2008. She was born on April 21, 1911, the daughter of William and Cora (Henry) Cook in Corning, Kansas. She was a graduate of Seneca High School in 1930. She moved to Topeka in 1947 and was a member of the Crestview United Methodist Church, a Den Mother of...

Jeanette Louise Corber of Topeka was set to rest on February 25, 2008. Jeanette was born on June 26, 1943. Her parents, Raymond and Charlene Trimble, proceeded her in the path along with her sister, Lucinda. Jeanette is continually remembered by her loving and nurturing husband, Roy, and her sisters, Debbie Dilliehunt, of Topeka and Barbara Willard, also of Topeka....

Pearl "Betty" Sawyer, 93, Topeka, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at a local retirement center.Betty was born November 22, 1914 in Junction City, the daughter of William A. and Bertha A. (Barton) Biegert. She graduated from Junction City High School and the University of Kansas School of Nursing in 1936.She served in the U.S. Army during World War II as...

Jack E. Anderson, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008 at a Topeka care facility. He was born on March 28, 1928 in Topeka, the son of Frank O. and Lola Shanley Anderson. He graduated from Topeka High School . He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from July 16, 1945 - May 19, 1952. During the...

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Trahoon, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on September 16, 1923 in Topeka, the daughter of Louis and Olive Case Paul. She was a life-long Topeka resident. She graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by Preferred Fire Insurance Company and American States...

Lyle Dwight Priest, 87, of Topeka, passed away, Monday, February 25, 2008 at Manor Care. He was born July 30, 1920 in Sabetha, KS the son of James Chester and Emma Priest. Lyle was married to Irene Davis July 29, 1945. She preceded him in death. His family included three children, Joyce, James and Carol; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren,...

Mary Louise MillerLouise Miller, 96 of Topeka, passed away, Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Brewster Place. She was born September 1, 1911 to E. Perry and Ruth Daniels of Topeka.She graduated from Topeka High School in 1929 and attended Washburn College for one year. She married Ronald L. Miller in 1935. Sons Pat Miller of Prairie Village, KS and Mike...

Marie Louise Templer, 87, Topeka, passed away on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Plaza West Regional Health Center.Marie Louise was born April 17, 1920 to Margaret Choate Daggett Boettcher, and Arthur Boettcher, Major USA, at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C.She graduated, in Nursing, from St. Luke's Hospital, N.Y. City in 1944. She served in The Army Nurse Corp. in Hawaii...

Margie L. Burk passed away Feb. 22, 2008 at her son's home. Cremation is planned. Memorial services are planned for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at the 7th Day Adventist Church, 6th and Laramie, Manhattan, KS. A full obituary will follow. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka is assisting with arrangements.

Thomas Felton Shaughnessy, entered into eternal life on February 22, 2008 at the age of 82 years, at Midland Hospice, Topeka, Kansas, after a short illness.Tom was the second son born to Thomas Albert and Grace Naomi (Holt) Shaughnessy on December 27, 1925, in Hoyt, Kansas. He spent his early childhood inTopeka, Kansas having graduated from Topeka High School in...

THURLOW W. LIEURANCE, JR. DIED AT THE AGE OF 88, FEBRUARY 21, 2008, AT LINCOLN COUNTY HOSPITAL, LINCOLN, KANSAS. HE WAS BORN AUGUST 5, 1919, IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA TO THURLOW AND EDNA WOOLEY LIEURANCE. HE WAS RAISED IN WICHITA, KS, AND GRADUATED FROM WICHITA EAST HIGH SCHOOL. HE GRADUATED FROM WICHITA UNIVERSITY AND WAS COMMISSIONED AS A 2ND LIEUTENANT IN...

Nelda Fern Jones, ­­­78, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 20, 1929 in Mound Valley, KS, the daughter of Ralph and Lulu Fern Palmer Jones. She graduated from Highland Park High School and St. Joseph Hospital X-Ray School, Wichita. Ms. Jones was an X-Ray Technician at St. Francis Hospital...

Ruby P. Lynn, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at her home. She was born on January 5, 1919 in Americus, KS, the daughter of William Ross and Minnie Wilson Bennett. She had lived in Topeka most of her life. She was a bookkeeper for the family construction business, active in Women In Construction, the Rebecca's...

Mr. Lawrence E. Brock, age 95, of Wharton, TX, died Monday, February 18, 2008 in Topeka, Kansas.Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 24, 2008 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Wharton Texas. Burial will follow in the Wharton City Cemetery. Texas arrangements are in care of the Wharton Funeral Home. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting with Topeka arrangements.

Dale E. Rhone, 92, Topeka, passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at Rossville Nursing Home.Dale was born in Hurdsfield, ND on Jan. 15, 1916, the son of Lee and Maude (Grover) Rhone.He served in Europe with the US Army during WWII from 1942-1945 in the 90th Division Artillery receiving the Silver Star.Dale married Judith Lorraine (Luthro) on Jan. 25, 1944....

Wayne E. St. Clair Wayne E. St. Clair, 82, Topeka, died Feb. 15, 2008 after a long illness. He was born Feb. 13, 1926 in Downs, Kansas the son of Ross R. and Kathleen Esther (Miller) St. Clair. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. He was a military veteran serving in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during...