Mr. Scott A. Richter, 34, of Topeka, passed away January 13, 2004, at his home. He was born on July 21, 1969, in Springfield, PA, to Leonard S. and Terry L. Caruso Richter.Scott was a 1987 Topeka West High School and attended Washburn University. He was an Account Executive for Cox Media and previously worked as an outside sales manager...

Howard K. Rake, 86, Topeka, died Wednesday, Jan.14, 2004 at his home.He was born Feb. 5, 1917 in Topeka, the son of Teed and Edna Rake. He was a lifelong resident of Topeka.Mr. Rake worked for over 25 years at the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Administration Hospital before retiring.His wife, Dorothy Rake died Feb. 18, 2001.Survivors include a son, Ted D. Rake,...

Florence Helen Eastman, 88, Topeka, died Sunday, January 11, 2004. She was born September 4, 1915 in Antiock, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Harriet Reynolds Eastman. Raised in Topeka, she was a 1933 Topeka High graduate. On Jan. 21, 1934, she married William E. Eastman, a marriage of 62 years. She was owner/operator of the Joy Shop for over...

Stanley O. Heisey, 89, Topeka, died Monday, January 12, 2004 at Bethany Home in Lindsborg.He was born May 18, 1914 in rural Marshall County near Vilets, Kansas the son of Solomon B. and Marie Hanson Heisey.He attended Frankfort High School. During the Depression, Stanley went with friends to the state of Washington where he worked in the orchards. He entered...

DEATH NOTICE FORM FROM: PENWELL-GABEL MID TOWN CHAPEL TOPEKA, KANSAS 1. Full Name: Barbara J. Carman Age: 68 Years Sex: Female2. Current address: Of Topeka3. Date of death: Sunday , January 11, 2004 4 Place of death: A Topeka hospital 6. Date of birth: April 15, 1935 Place of birth: Mason City, Iowa 6.b. Parents: Charles & Anna Stalzer Edel7....

Frances A. Gray, 93, of Topeka, passed away, Monday, 1-12-2004, at Aldersgate Village.She was born July 1, 1910 at Topeka, KS the daughter of William Thompson and Bess (Holyoke) Gray. She graduated from Santa Fe, NM High School, attended Colorado Women's College, and graduated from Parks School of Business, Denver. She worked for the Federal Home Loan Bank Board 26...

Wanda May VinsonWanda May Vinson, 87, formerly of Topeka, died Saturday, January 10, 2004 at the Norton (KS) County Hospital.She was born on November 25, 1916 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Clarence C. and Maybelle S. Ludington Vinson. She is a graduate of Shawnee Mission High School, received a Pre Law Degree from Baker University and her Masters...

Robert "Bob" L. Heikes, 83, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, January 9, 2004 at Midland Hospice House. He was born December 28, 1920 in Clay Center, KS the son of Rama and Mary (Allgire) Heikes. Bob was a 1949 graduate of Kansas State University. He was a military veteran serving in the United States Army in the 95th Infantry Division...

DEATH NOTICE FORM FROM: PENWELL-GABEL MID TOWN CHAPEL TOPEKA, KANSAS1. Full Name: Edna Marie Hansbearry Age: 95 Years Sex: Female2. Current address: Of Topeka3. Date of death: Thursday , January 8, 2004 4 Place of death: Midland Hospice House in Topeka 6. Date of birth: November 11, 1908 Place of birth: Elmont, Kansas 6.b. Parents: Frederick Earl & Anna Marie...

on G. Brecheisen, 81, Topeka, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at his home.He was born Oct. 12, 1922 in Melvern, the son of Morrill Curtis and Mary Louise Dickey Brecheisen. He was raised and graduated from high school at Melvern.He served in the US Coast Guard from Nov. 30, 1942 to April 30, 1946, and came to Topeka on June...

Marla Rae German, 57, of Topeka passed away of a heart attack while at work on Tuesday Jan. 6, 2003. She was born on Sept. 21, 1946 in Topeka to Marvin and Martha Smith Reiman. Marla was a 1964 graduate of Topeka High School, after which she attended Clark's School of Business. For 28 years Marla was employed with Security...

OBITUARYVirginia Malee Boyd Rogers, 81, of Topeka, passed away, Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Aldersgate. She was born in Stafford, Kansas on September 14, 1922 to Dr. Ernest E. and Ruth Milton Boyd.She graduated from Stafford High School, attended Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Dietetics and Instututional Management. She completed...

Robert M. Bates 78, passed away January 2, 2004 at Topeka Community Health Nursing Center. Robert served in United States Air Force.Robert is survived by his half-sister Mary Nelson, Craig , Colorado, and a niece Violet Nickle, Corydon, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Friday, January, 9, 2004 at Leavenworth National Cemetery with Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel handling arrangments....

Leonard W. Cook, 85 of Topeka passed away Wednesday, January 07, 2004 in Midland Hospice. He was born May 22, 1918 in Topeka to Wilbur and Helen Buschacher Cook. Leonard "Cooky" was the owner/operator of Cook's Conoco Station, along with his wife, Helen. Helen passed away in 2002. He was well known for the friendly and thorough service to his...

Evelyn A. MacGowan, 94, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 in Topeka. She is survived by her daughters; Margaret Lamb and Jan Shewanick, 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Private services and cremation are planned. www.penwellgabel.com

DEATH NOTICE FORM FROM: PENWELL-GABEL MID TOWN CHAPEL TOPEKA, KANSAS1. Full Name: Nanette Louise "Pete" Haynes Age: 82 Years Sex: Female2. Current address: Of Topeka3. Date of death: Tuesday , January 6, 2004 4 Place of death: A Topeka hosptal 6. Date of birth: November 15, 1921 Place of birth: Kansas City, MO 6.b. Parents: David & Florence Olson Peterson7....

Katie Louise Hanson born in Spearville, KS on May 12, 1915 to Lealia and Elmer Young who both preceded her in death. She died in Topeka, KS on 1/05/04. She lived practically all of her life in Kansas and in Topeka for the last 55 years. She graduated from high school in Emporia and attended the Teachers College of Emporia...

Jean E. (Norton) LowJean E (Norton) Low, age 83, Overland Park, formerly of Topeka, passed away January 4, 2004. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Penwell-Gable Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th, Topeka, KS. She will lie in state on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 from 1...

Holland Fox, 86, of Topeka, passed away, Saturday, January 3, 2004 at a Topeka retirement community. He was born September 1, 1917 at Glen Elder, KS the son of Charles and Erma (Hossler) Fox. He married Evelyn Vendel May 27, 1038 at Oskaloosa, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include:Daughter, Janet and Kenneth Kerns Auburn, KSSon, Gary D. Fox Ft. Worth,...