James C. Kyle, 86, Topeka, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center.He was born Feb. 25, 1920 in Oneida, the son of Earl and Rose Fisher Kyle. He graduated from Sabetha High School in 1940, and had lived in Topeka since April, 1946.Mr. Kyle worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 41 years, and was supervisor...

Jimmy Andre Hendricks, Sr., of Wichita, was born to Ethel and Bobby Hendricks, Sr., who preceded him in death. He was a master upholsterer, and in his lifetime obtained an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, a Real Estate Broker license, and a Commercial Vehicle Operators license. He is survived by his daughter, Marcy R. James of Hinesville, GA, two sons,...

Chuck Swisher (58), of Toledo, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 15, 2006, at The Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family, following a sudden illness. He was born on November 26, 1948, to Dr. Ernest and Alice Swisher, in Smith Center, Kansas. Chuck graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, in 1970 with a degree in Business Administration. He began...

Thomas Robert "Ira" Farr, 23, of Carbondale, died Monday, October 16, 2006 at his home. Ira was born August 1, 1983 in Topeka, the son of Tim and Gerry Cairns Farr. He graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 2001 and later received a certificate as a Recording Engineer in Iowa. More recently, he was employed by Wal-Mart and...

Franklin R. Deemer, 73, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15 at a local care facility.He was born February 4, 1933 in Newton, the son of Walter L. and Ruth M. Clark Deemer.He grew up in Sedgwick, KS and attended school in Valley Center. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and did farm labor and other...

Joyce Emery Crawford, 64, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2006 at her home.She was born November 19, 1941 in Topeka; the daughter of Benjamin F. and Bessie A. Emery. She attended Big Springs Elementary and graduated from Highland Park High School.Joyce was united in marriage to Leonard Crawford on November 21, 1987 in Houston, TX. They made their...

Duane L. Callies, 73, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 at Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS.He was born April 28, 1933 in Norfolk, NE. the son of Lawrence and Myrtle Johnson Callies.He was a 1950 graduate of Newman Grove High School. After high school, he farmed briefly and attended Wayne State Teachers College. He enlisted in the Air Force...

Nelson E. "Gene" SteenbockGene completed his journey home to glory on Sunday, October 15, 2006. Gene was born on March 31, 1926, the son of Henry and Mildred Steenbock at Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Gene married Beulah Crable on November 20, 1944. She survives. He graduated from Highland Park High School. He served his country during World War II, the Korean...

David Mark Allen, 57, of Topeka, passed away October 14, 2006 at a local hospital. David was born October 28, 1948 at Mt. Pleasant, IA. Son of the late Mark Allen and Vera Allen Knisley of Topeka. David was raised in New London, IA before moving to Topeka in 1957. He was a graduate of Seaman High School. He was...

Leona D. Wilson, 95, died at the Midland Hospice on Saturday, October 14, 2006.Leona Long was born in Lawrence, KS November 16, 1910. Raised in Lawrence, she attended KU, worked as a legal secretary then at the State Employment Service. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge until 1943. She married Elmer W. Wilson in 1943 and they moved...

Marlin David Blosser, 43, the light of our lives, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, October 13, 2006. Marlin was born December 14, 1962 in Topeka, the son of Marshall and Mary (Denton) Blosser.Marlin was quick with a smile, fast with a handshake, and always there to open the door for others. He was a gentleman and will be missed by everyone...

Rachel Young Graves, 99, died October 10, 2006, at Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS. She was born August 14, 1907, the daughter of William P. and Gertrude Bower Young, Van Wert, OH. In 1931, at K.S.T.C. (now Pittsburg State University), she received her BA degree in music education. She was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma and Sigma Alpha Iota sororities....

Galen Galbraith, 83, of Topeka, formerly of Las Vegas, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1923 in Topeka, the son of Alfred and Edith Warren Galbraith. He graduated from Topeka High School. He moved to Las Vegas in 1972 and resided there until returning to Topeka in June of this...

Garnett Geneva "GG" (Barnard) Thomas was born September 6, 1916, to Jesse J. and Evelyn A. (Alexander) Barnard on Pine Street in Independence, Kansas. She was their first born and the first grandchild for both the Barnard and the Alexander families. In 1921, she had the distinction of being the first and only again when she started to kindergarten when...

Esther L. Taylor, 91, of Topeka, went home to be with her Lord on October 10, 2006.She was born May 30, 1915 in Sioux Falls, SD., the daughter of Grant and Matilda Martin.Esther would like to be remembered as a child of God, a loving wife and mother who was blessed with 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 24 grandchildren. She...

Earnest W. Johnson, 78, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at his home. He was born March 25, 1928. Earnest is survived by his wife, Louise and daughter, Karen Johnson, of the home, daughter, Cathy Greene, of Osage City, KS, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sons.He retired from ABF Truck...

Donald E. Anders, 80, Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2006 at a local hospital.Don was born September 23, 1926 in Topeka, the son of Wilbur E. and Lula M. (Allen) Anders. Don entered the U.S. Navy prior to completion of High School and served on the aircraft carrier USS Kwajalein in the Pacific. He received his High School...

Earlene M. Hogan, 72, of Topeka, passed away, Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Midland Hospice House after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1934 in Topeka, the daughter of Roy E. and Trula M. (Hall) Carnes. Earlene married Donald L. Hogan on August 23, 1950. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1998. She was...

Margaret A. McKinney, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 6 at Aldersgate Village.She was born July, 25, 1919 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Hermione Pratt Jennings.She was a 1937 graduate of Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. She worked for the Methodist Home, the Menninger Library and for the Kansas Council of Churches. She also owned...

Katherine M. Sullivan, 79, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 5, at her home of natural causes.Mrs. Sullivan will lie in state after 1:00 pm, Sunday, Oct. 8 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel where the family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:30 pm that evening. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, Oct. 9 at Penwell-Gabel...