Carl A. Gustafson, 71, was called to his heavenly home January 31, 2007. He was born March 15, 1935 in Topeka, Kansas the son of John Alfred and Esther Gustafson. He was a graduate of Goff High School in 1953. Carl served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He was employed by Southwick Automotive, AM International, Data Card...

Barbara L. Buzick, 55, passed away Monday, January 29, 2007 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born January 7, 1952, the daughter of Philip E. Buzick and Joy M. Buzick Johnson. They both preceded her in death. Barb left many friends who will remember her passion for politics, the arts, animals, gardening, and cooking. She had a wonderful sense of humor...

Gladys Irene Sayler, 81, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2007.Gladys was born May 15, 1925 in Harveyville, the daughter of Chester and Ida (Johnson) Thornburg. She was employed for 36 years at Adams Business Forms, retiring in 1981.She was a member of University United Methodist Church, V.F.W. Auxiliary #1650, A.A. R. P. and Adams Retiree Club.Gladys married Marlin...

Paul H. Edgar, 52, of Topeka, died, January 19, 2007. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Private burial will be held at a later date. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

Vicki D. Schalansky, 38, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital after a brief illness.Vicki was born August 23, 1968 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Jerry and Winnie (Westphal) Groshong. She graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 1986 and the University of Kansas in 1998 with a degree in Journalism.She was employed at...

Ralph Keith Pyle, 59, passed away, January 27, 2007 at Topeka Community Health Care. He was born on December 16, 1947 to Edgar and Lois Pyle in Garden City, Kansas. He has worked at Dorothy's Kitchen, Gammon's and Pizza Hut. Ralph is survived by one son, Robert Pyle, Garden City, KS, two daughters, Lela Ramirez and Lisa Espinoza both of...

Marge E. Percival, 79, passed away Thursday, January 25th 2007. She was born on August 4th, 1927 in Hamlin, Kansas.The daughter of Salem and Minnie Sweezey, she graduated from Hamlin High School in Hamlin, Kansas. She was married to Teddy W. Percival in 1947, who preceded her in death. They lived in Topeka until 1958 when they moved to Junction...

Robert S. Reed, 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2007.He was born July 28, 1926 in Burlington, KS., the son of Stanley and Mary Rudruff Reed.After attending school in Burlington, KS, he served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant during World War II. Bob began his career in the early 50's and worked with Evans Electric in...

William Mady Graves, 82, Topeka, passed away January 25, 2007 at a Topeka hospital.He was an only child, born January 24, 1925 in Kansas City, MO to Poppy Mady and William Graves. William was preceded in death by both parents.He graduated from R.T. Cole High School in Kansas City, MO and later moved to Lexington, MO. William moved from Lexington,...

Rheinetta M. (Tabbert) Doty, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at her home. She was born February 14, 1929 in Oskaloosa, KS, the daughter of Louie and Alma Tabbert. Rheinetta retired from Kansas State High School Activities Association where she was an administrative secretary and office manager. She was united in marriage to Harold R. Doty. He...

Charles W. Stewart, 94, of Topeka, died Thursday, January 25, 2007 at McCrite's Plaza. He was born May 22, 1912 in Lincoln County, KS to James R. and Edith Baughn Stewart.He married Mateel Ulin on June 29, 1935 in Beloit, KS. Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his wife on Nov. 5, 2003 and an infant son Gary in...

Mary Louise Boyd Railsback, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at a Topeka retirement center. She was born on December 18, 1924 in Stafford, the daughter of Dr. Ernest E. and Ruth Milton Boyd. She graduated from Stafford High School, Cottey College for Women in Nevada, MO, Kansas State University and the Mayo Clinic School of...

Pamela Grutzmacher-Jepson, 59, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2007, in Topeka. She was born on August 28, 1947, in Westmoreland, KS the daughter of Col. Warren H. and Dorothy J. (Grutzmacher) Jepson. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in Virginia in 1965, and graduated from Kansas State University with a BA Degree in Psychology in...

Carol Kay Welch, loving daughter and only child of the late Frank Harold and Evelyn Jane Welch, passed away the morning of January 23, 2007 in Moberly, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2007 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Private burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will greet friends one half...

Johnnie Lee Wright, 63, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at a local hospital.Johnnie was born September 27, 1943 in Wichita, the son of Jacob C. and Reva (Reaka) Wright. He attended Pleasant Valley elementary, Junior High and Wichita North High School through his junior year in Wichita before moving to Missouri and completing high school in Willow...

Anabel Miriam Robinson, 93, of Topeka, passed away January 18, 2007 at the Midland Hospice House. Anabel was born October 3, 1913 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Susan (Mercer) Boatright. She was named after two aunts, Anna and Belle, and the family physician, Dr. Miriam Swift. Anabel's older brothers, Earl and Vance Boatright, preceded her in death....

Virginia Lee Young, 76, of Topeka, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at her home with her beloved cats, Josie, Missy, Charley, and one grandcat, Penny Lane. She was born December 20, 1930 in Crete, NE, the daughter of Butch and Laura Stahn. She graduated from Junction City High School in 1948. Virginia married Richard "Pooley" Young on June 3rd, 1950....

Terry Harris, 86, of Topeka, died Thursday, January 18, 2007 at her home. Ms. Harris was born on April 7, 1920, in Lawrence, the daughter of Earl J. and Frata F. Harris. She was a 1937 graduate of Ottawa High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in vocal music at the University of Kansas in 1941. During World War II,...

Mary "Boots" Meisenheimer, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at a Topeka retirement center. She was born on April 14, 1915 in Collierstown, VA, the daughter of S.B. and Allie C. Moore Hannah. She moved to Florence, AZ in 1928 and attended the University of Arizona where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta...

Darrell Murphy, 53, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at his home. He was born June 29, 1953 in Great Bend, the son of Delbert and Lena (Rowe) Murphy. He married Faye Howland in 1976 in Topeka. They later divorced. Darrell was an employed of McFarland's Restaurant for 36 years as an outstanding employee, serving in multiple capacities...