Maxine Dorothy Pratt, 82, a lifelong Topeka resident, passed away Monday, March 8, 2004.Born December 30, 1921, in Topeka, the daughter of Fred C. and Ella B. Painter, she was a 1940 graduate of Topeka High School. On August 17, 1946, she married Robert H. Pratt at Potwin Presbyterian Church. Maxine's life was devoted to her family and friends. In...

Eugene P. Stewart, 87, of Topeka passed away at home on March 7, 2004. He was born May 22, 1916 in Valley Falls, KS the son of John and Clara Harris Stewart. Gene retired from Forbes Air Force Base after working for the government for 23 years. He was a Baptist and believed in Jesus Christ.On Nov. 18, 1942 he...

Our loving mother, Rhoda Marie Ellis, 61, Topeka, died Monday, March 1, 2004, at a local hospital. She was born September 1, 1942, to George and Emma Washington. She was the youngest of 12 children. Preceding her in death were four siblings. She is survived by her husband, James J. Ellis, Sr., five sisters and 2 brothers. She is also...

Francis M. "Bud" MartinFrancis M. "Bud" Martin was born on Nov. 2 ,1928 in Topeka, KS to Francis H. and Mildred A. Martin. Bud attended school in Rossville and graduated from Washburn University in Topeka.He married his high school sweetheart, Thelma Parr, in the Rossville Christian Church on Aug. 8, 1948. She survives. He is also survived by three daughters,...

Our loving mother, Rhoda Marie Ellis, 61, Topeka, died Monday, March 1, 2004, at a local hospital. She was born September 1, 1942, to George and Emma Washington. She was the youngest of 12 children. Preceding her in death were four siblings. She is survived by her husband, James J. Ellis, Sr., five sisters and 2 brothers. She is also...

Vivian Wallach 87, Topeka, was born Sonia Sylvia Skoultchi in New York City on July 24, 1916 the daughter of Abraham and Lillian Alberts Skoultchi. She graduated from James Madison High School NYC in 1934. She was married to David A. Wallach at Elkton, Maryland on August 23, 1938. He preceded her in death in 1954. Also prededed by two...

Larry Don Shinn, 68, of Topeka died Saturday February 28, 2004 at Presbyterian Manor. He was born November 17, 1935, in Bushton, Kansas, the son of Charles Wesley Shinn and Lillie Irene Shinn Lake. Larry graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. Following high school he served in the United States Naval Reserves. During his young adulthood, Larry was employed...

Margaret Joan Nesbit, 75, died quietly Sunday, February, 29 while sleeping at her home in Topeka, KS where she had lived since 1974.Mrs. Nesbit was born in Tulsa, OK on March 3, 1928; the daughter of Fred G. Manners Sr. and Maude Margaret Manners (Corp). She graduated in 1946 from Garnett High School and earned a degree in Journalism from...

Full Name: Iris A. Tucker Age: 74 Years Sex: Female2. Current address: Of Sabetha3. Date of death: Monday , March 1, 2004 4 Place of death: A Topeka hospital 6. Date of birth: June 21, 1929 Place of birth: Pittsburg, Kansas 6.b. Parents: William and Icsel Graham Clark 7. Background: Mrs. Tucker came to Topeka in 1967. She was employed...

Larry Don Shinn, 68, of Topeka died Saturday February 28, 2004 at Presbyterian Manor. He was born November 17, 1935, in Bushton, Kansas, the son of Charles Wesley Shinn and Lillie Irene Shinn Lake. Larry graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. Following high school he served in the United States Naval Reserves. During his young adulthood, Larry was employed...

Janet Marie Buchanan 47,Topeka, passed away Febrauary 28, 2004 at a local hospital. Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at a later date. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel in chage of arrangments. On-line condolences may be made at www.penwellgabel.com. Bob Hoover Funeral Directo

William Monteith, 85, passed away on February 27, 2004, after having a heart attack. He was born on September 5, 1918, in Glasgow, Scotland. He was the son of William and Agnes Monteith. He came to the United States when he was 13 years old. He served in the Army for 4 years as a Signal Corpsman in North Carolina...

Robert William Sanford, 2, of Topeka, passed away, February 25, 2004 at his home. He was born February 24, 2002 at Kansas City, Kansas the son Thomas Sanford and Carol Koehler SanfordRobbie was a healthy child who loved life. Robbie is survived by:His parents, Thomas and Carol of TopekaHis sister, Jessie Sanford of the homeHis grandparents, Frank and Lorraine Koehler...

MILDRED LUMMIS CANFIELDMildred Lummis was born in Bladworth, Saskatchewan, Canada 21 May 1913 to Cyrus and Mame Griffith Lummis. At the age of four, following the death of her mother, Mildred was sent with two brothers to live with, and was raised by relatives, Mr. And Mrs. Silas Bartleson, in rural Mitchell County, Kansas. She later became a naturalized citizen...

Lonnie Hardie, 57, Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2004, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.Lonnie was employed as a Chef. In 1983, Lonnie and his wife Linda, were involved in an auto accident that left both of them seriously injured. The result of the accident was they were hit by a drunk driver that left Lonnie disabled. He was...

Calvin Leroy Tucker, 78, of Topeka. passed away, Saturday, February 21, 2004 at the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Administration Medical Center, Topeka. Visitation will be held 11:00am until 12:00 p.m. Friday 2-27-2004 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, Kansas. Graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka is in charge of arrangements. Online...

Helen D. Taylor, 85, Topeka died at Manor Care on Sunday, February 22, 2004.She was born March 4, 1918, in Zeandale, Kansas the daughter of Howard and Frances Davis. She moved and attended school in Wamego. Helen attended K-State for three years after graduating from Wamego High School.She was married to Robert P. Taylor on January 23, 1943, in Manhattan,...

Alvin Dale Rimmel, 69, of Tecumseh, died Saturday, February 21, 2004 at his residence. Al bid farewell to his family and friends as he went to be with the Lord. A long time Topeka businessman, Al co-owned State Office Systems. He lived his life honoring Christ, in selfless service to others; making all around him feel welcome and wanted. Those...

Robert R. Clester, 77, of Topeka, passed away, Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka.He was born August 17, 1926 at Belle Plaine, Kansas the son of Alex and Olwyn (Rowlands) Clester. Mr. Clester was a 1943 graduate of Winfield High School. He attended Wichita State University and was a graduate of the 80th Session of the F.B.I....

DEATH NOTICE FORM FROM: PENWELL-GABEL MID TOWN CHAPEL TOPEKA, KANSASFamily contact name and telephone number: James Sloan 785-357-6311 (DPOA)1. Full Name: Theal O. Allen Age: 90 Years Sex: Female2. Current address: of Topeka3. Date of death: Wednesday , February 18, 2004 4 Place of death: A Topeka care facility 6. Date of birth: July 8, 1913 Place of birth: Council...