Martha I. Wheatley, 82, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29 2006.She was born Oct. 15, 1924 in Winfield, Kan., the daughter of William G. and Lura L. Finch Swartz.She married Aaron T. Wheatley on January 19, 1947 in Winfield. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Milly Wheatley Hinchsliff in...

Geraldine M. "Jerry" Strawn, 85, Topeka. passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at a local hospital.Jerry was born October 31, 1920 in Holton, the daughter of C.H. and Ethel (Migchelbrknk) McAlexander. She worked for the Topeka Daily Capital before starting her family. Jerry married Marvin L. Stawn on June 8, 1947 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include daughters,...

Gladys Iona Luckert, 1927-2006G. Iona Luckert of Topeka, Kansas, passed away at Midland Hospice Center, Saturday, October 28, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. Iona was the daughter of Gladys Emaline and Richard Robert Rohr. Born and raised in Sherman County, Kansas, Iona graduated from Goodland High School, attended Fort Hays State College, and taught school. Iona married William...

Melissa S. "Missy" McLean, 48, died Wed. Oct. 25, 2006, at her home. She was born Aug. 28, 1958 in Joplin, Mo., the daughter of Fredrick K. and Sandra J. Zentner. Missy was married in June of 1981 to Jim McLean. They had two children. Kathryn E. "Katy" McLean, 23, of Topeka, and Ian James Russell McLean, 19, of Lawrence....

After searching around in the coal mine, God said he yet needed another jewel to add to his collection. He looked around and he found the one that sparkled the most and added him to his collection. On October 22, 2006 he picked out Deacon Kelly Redmond as that sparkling jewel. Kelly was born May 18, 1932 to the late...

Rosalie Lura McHenry, 86, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2006 at Brewster Health Center in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on February 2, 1920 to Ivan and Eleanor Hiller and spent much of her childhood in Hutchinson, Kansas. Rosalie graduated from Emporia State Teacher's College with a degree in Library Science. She married Orville McHenry in 1941 and they...

Ruth Swearingen Moore, 70, Brown County native, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2006, shortly after arrival at the hospital in Auburn, Nebraska. She and her husband were returning home to Topeka after visiting their children in Council Bluffs. Ruth was born June 9, 1936, in Brown County in the Robinson Township, one of two children of John and Lucille...

Susan Lydia Kennedy Wright, 56, Topeka, passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2006. Life began for Susan on May 2, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, born to Dr. Haler E. Kennedy, who preceded her in death, and Treva L. Ragland Potter, who survives.Susan married her high school sweetheart, Douglas S. Wright on June 3, 1971. They celebrated 35 wonderful and eventful...

Donald Rayford McKellar was born in Scottsville, KS, April 22, 1911, the son of Archie Rayford McKellar and Stella Henderson McKellar. He entered government civil service in the early 40's where he worked in internal auditying. He retired in 1960 and formed the Don McKellar Oil Exploration Company in Salina, KS. In 1965, he moved the company to Topeka where...

Mary Ella Haines, 80, of Osage City, passed away Friday, October 20, 2006. She was born October 12, 1926, the daughter of Harry and Ella (Tippin) Hanlon. Mary Ella graduated from Westport High School, KCMO and attended Kansas City Junior College. She was employed by Stormont-Vail as a secretary in Intensive Care. She was united in marriage to Walter H....

John Adam Ely entered the Kingdom Triumphant on October 20th, 2006 to be with his Lord and Savior. Born on September 3, 1926 in Wetmore, Kansas, John was the only son of Ethel Mae Trapp and Clyde Patton Ely. John grew up with his three sisters, Estella, Mary Ann and Mable. He was preceded in death by his sister Mable....

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...