Bernice M. Pickens, 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at her home after a brief illness.She was born July 26, 1935 in Allen, KS, the daughter of Jess and Bertha Thomas Corpening.She was a 1953 graduate of Allen High School. She then moved to Topeka and was employed by Woolworth Department Stores for many years. She then...

Leon R. Cochenour, Jr., of Topeka, passed away July 12, at the age of 56, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1950 in Wichita, KS, grew up in Wichita and Topeka, and graduated in 1968 from Topeka High School.Soon after graduation, Leon joined the Army as a Medical Corpsmen, serving from September 1969 to May 1975...

Kenneth Ross TeasleyKenneth Ross Teasley, 85, of Topeka, died Monday, July 10, 2006 at a Topeka care center.Mr. Teasley was born January 28, 1921 in Kansas City, MO, to Millie Mae Camp and Ross Alden Teasley and grew up in Natoma, KS. He served 30 years in the Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force.He was preceded in death by...

James "Todd" Burns, 62, of Blue Eye, MO, formerly of Topeka, died at 7:20 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Table Rock Health Care in Kimberling City, MO.Todd was born on July 1, 1944 in Topeka, the son of Charles and Betty McDaniel Burns. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran after serving his country for 22 years and served...

Ronald Leroy Fitzgerald, 57, of Topeka, died Monday, July 10, 2006. He was born June 9, 1949 in Topeka, son of Robert E. Fitzgerald and Minnie A. Traphagen. They preceded him in death. Ronnie died with dignity as being a proud homeowner and respected a simple life. He is survived by sons, Joseph Lee Jones and Jeremy Fitzgerald, both of...

Marjorie Lois Schaefer, 87, Topeka, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Midland Hospice House.Marjorie was born December 25, 1918 in Topeka and was a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of Don Waldo and Annabell Johns Osborn.She graduated from Topeka High School in 1937, and then attended Washburn College for two years, where she was a member of the Delta...

Rodene Toulouse, 68, of Edmond, OK passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2006. The daughter of Gordon Jennings (of Denison) and Amelia Zachariasen (of Hoyt), she was born on January 8, 1938 in Topeka, KS and attended Holliday Jr. High and Topeka High School. Rodene married Thomas D. Toulouse, also of Topeka, in 1956. They lived in many U.S. cities...

Marcheta M. Neale, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at her home. She was born on July 4, 1924 in Topeka, the daughter of Enos and Eythel McKenzie. She graduated from Topeka High School. She attended the University of Kansas. She decorated windows for Crosby Brothers until 1946. She later decorated windows for the gift shop...

Francis J. "Frank" Graham, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at a Topeka care facility. He was born July 22, 1915 in Okanogan, WA, the son of Albert and Minnie Graham. Frank graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma, WA in 1934. After graduation, he served for several years in the U.S. Navy. He then worked...

Janice M. Payne, 48, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, died following a brief illness on the morning of July 1, 2006. Janice was born December 13, 1957 to her mother, Abbie Johnson of Topeka, and her father, George H. Johnson (deceased). Janice was a twin sister to Janet M. Johnson (deceased). She is survived her husband Eugene L. Payne,...

Arthur M. Koob, 67, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2006 at his home after a long battle with cancer.He was born on November 4, 1938 in Wichita, the son of Albert A. and Florence M. White Koob.After attending high school, he served in the United States Marine Corps. After his discharge from the Marines, he began a career...

Doris N. Hoopes, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born on July 3, 1924 in DeWitt, MO, the daughter of James and Bertha Muckey Hensley. She was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 23 years before retiring. Doris married James E. Heady in 1944. He preceded her...

Doyle "Dean" Harris, 75, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006 very peacefully at Midland Hospice House.Dean was born on May 15, 1931 in Chanute, KS, the son of Paul and Velma Harris. He was raised and graduated from Chanute High School. After graduating, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the U.S.S. New...

Clara Mae Self, 78, of Topeka, passed away, Wednesday. June 28, 2006 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. She was born November 19, 1927 in Beatrice, NE the daughter of Frank and Noma Wiese Reed. She married Chester T. Self April 12, 1946 in Topeka, Kansas. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Rickey Reed Self and Nickey Lee Self both...

Jerry Wayne Metzler, 59, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 25 at Midland Hospice House.He was born June 5, 1947 in Topeka, the son of Raymond L. and Eileen M. Metzler. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1966.Survivors include his mother, Eileen Metzler of Topeka; two sisters, Cheryl Dubach of Overland Park and Susan Hiner of Holton and nephew...

Helen Ann Atwood, 75, of Topeka, died Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka with her family by her side. Helen was born on September 19, 1930 in Eureka, KS, the daughter of Orville and Alice McNelly. She graduated from Lyons High School in Lyons, KS.. She attended Wesley School of Nursing in Wichita, graduating in 1951....

Gladys M. Sandstrom, 90, of Topeka, formerly of Abilene, passed away Sunday, June 25 at a local hospital with her family at her side.Gladys was born on June 28, 1915 in the Lyona Community near Woodbine KS, the daughter of Edwin F. and Christine (Miller) Gugler. She graduated from Woodbine High School and attended Kansas State University where she married...

Ruth A. Bayless, 90, of Topeka, died Saturday, June 24, 2006. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Fink Living Room at Brewster Health Care Center. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Roberta Rolley, 68, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at her home.Roberta was born November 5, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Larry and June (Adair) Edmisten. She graduated from North Hollywood High School. She attended Kansas University her junior year of college and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She graduated from the...

Anna Laura Workman, 90, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Midland Hospice House.Ann was born June 12, 1916 in Scranton, the daughter of Robert and Anna (Gunterman) Ridinger.She belonged to the V.F. W. Philip Billard Post 1650 and volunteered at the V.A. Hospital.She was married to Raymond Workman. He died in 1969. Ann and Ray operated a...