Feb 17, 2016

Marilyn Ward Chittenden peacefully crossed into eternal life on February 17, 2016 at Stormont-Vail hospital following a brief illness. She joined her husband of 65 years, Bruce Chittenden, deceased on January 24, 2016, as well as her parents Byron and Helen Ward, and brother Robert Ward. Marilyn was born December 4, 1930. She was a proud graduate of Topeka...

Feb 12, 2016

Melanie Deanne Couch entered the gates of heaven on Friday February 12th, 2016. She was greeted by those who preceded her in death. Her father's Kenneth Couch, Francis Couch, Baby Sister Kristin D. Couch, Grandfather Ted Lindsay, Grandmother Darlene Couch and many others.

In life Melanie was filled with joy by her four children Kristen Danielle Galloway,...

Feb 12, 2016

Faye Rodecap, age 67, died peacefully at home in Carbondale, Ks on February 12, 2016. Faye was born July 17, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Rose and Leonard LaVern Bagby. Her spirit lives on through her Mother, Husband, 5 Children, 3 Son-in-law, 10 Grandchildren, 4 Brothers, 4 Sisters and extended family.

Faye graduated from...

Feb 10, 2016

Melvin Duane Holmes, 84, died peacefully at home on February 10, 2016 in Topeka, Kansas.

He leaves his wife of 55 years, Sharon (Sloan) Holmes; his son Danny Holmes and his wife Wanda; his son Kevin Holmes and his wife Rachel; his daughter Annette Holderrieth and her husband Drew; his daughter Sherry Holmes; his sister Georgie Foster...

Feb 9, 2016

Doreen Overman died in peace at her home on February 9, 2016. Throughout her life, she continually challenged herself to increase her understanding of her relationship with God.

Doreen was born on June 27, 1940, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, into the family of her parents, Mabel and Hollis Toal and her brother, Hollis Jr. The...

Feb 4, 2016

Feb 1, 2016

Dennis George Lane was born November 1, 1934, son of George and Mary Miletich Lane in Lovilia, Iowa. He passed peacefully at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas, on February 1, 2016.

The first of five children, the young family of four moved to Fairfield, Iowa in 1942, where Denny attended Washington Grade School, graduating from Fairfield High...

Jan 30, 2016

Howard Wilbur Webster, age 88, died on January 30, 2016 at Stoneybrook Health & Rehab in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on June 22, 1927 on a farm in rural Pottawatomie County near Fostoria, Kansas. He was the son of Frank and Gladys (Whiting) Webster. Howard attended school in Fostoria and graduated from Fostoria High School in May of...

Jan 25, 2016

JoAnn Broadbooks, 85, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2016 at Winter Meadows in Topeka. She was born March 18, 1930 at Point View in Pawnee County, KS.

Her parents were Norris and Gladys (Frick) Campbell.

JoAnn married Galen Alva Broadbooks on Sept 5, 1948 in Radium KS & Galen preceded...

Jan 19, 2016

Lyle "Skip" Holdren, 70, passed away December 26, 2015. He is survived by his son, Spencer Holdren, of Chicago. Memorial service will be held at a future date.

Jan 15, 2016

Jerry D Stevenson, 81, passed away on January 15, 2016 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas.

He was born July 20, 1934 in Council Grove, Kansas to William Ira and Sarah (Houdeshell) Stevenson.

Jerry married Beverly Ann Dains on September 1, 1956 at Council Grove, Kansas, she survives. Of this union two children were born;...

Jan 12, 2016

John Carl Driscoll, 88, of Hoyt, Kansas passed away January 12, 2016. He was born at home on September 21, 1927 to Daniel and May Rodman Driscoll in Waterford, Connecticut. Carl was married to Lila May Brigham on April 24, 1954, they had four children. He served in the U.S. Army for two years as an M.P. stationed in...

Jan 11, 2016

Joseph O "Joey" Ehalt Jr, 32 of Topeka passed away Monday January 11, 2016, at his home.

He was born January 8, 1984, in Topeka KS, the son of Joseph O and Carol (Wollen) Ehalt Sr. He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and Washburn Tech.

Joe worked as an auto mechanic for Expert Tire...

Jan 11, 2016

Gaylord Richard Richardson – Scranton, KS,76,went to be with his Lord on Saturday Jan. 9, 2016. Gaylord was born in Melvern, KS on Nov. 6th, 1939, the son of Marvin and Mary Holloway Richardson. He was a graduate of Melvern High School. He served in the army reserves and worked as a machinist for Santa Fe Railroad for 42...

Jan 8, 2016

Gary Dean Pringle, 76, of Topeka, KS died on Jan. 8, 2016 at Stormont-Vail HealthCare after a brief illness. He was born in Osawatomie, KS on Aug. 29, 1939 to Vada Lorene (Matney) and Walter Earl Pringle who preceded him in death.

He is survived by a sister, Janet Lorene (Pringle) Thompson of McKinney, TX and her...

Jan 8, 2016

Paul Lewis Schwartz, age 82, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 8th, 2016.

Lewis was born August 13, 1933, the son of Paul and Evelyn Schwartz. Lewis married Verletta Hays on June 22, 1957. He graduated from East High in Wichita, KS in 1951 and was anEagle Scout. He went to work for KG&E...

Jan 7, 2016

Barbra Ann "Barb" Davis, long time resident of Emporia, passed away peacefully at herhome, surrounded by loved ones, on December 21, 2015 at the age of 80 years, 9 months and9 days. Barbara was born March 12, 1935 in Buffalo, New York, the second of 3 children, to WilliamWhite II and Esther Virginia (Marks). As a child, the family...

Jan 6, 2016

Chris A. Hetherington, 61, of Lawrence Ks died Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Chris was born on May 6th, 1954 in Topeka, Ks to David and Helen (Raff) Hetherington. He attended school in Topeka, Ks. For the last 25 years, Chris was a Coop Grain Elevator Manager. He was a member of the NRA, enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 3, 2016

Sondra Reland McDowell-StaleyPassed away at home surrounded by family Jan 3, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.

Sondra was born Dec 8, 1946 in Topeka to parents Cletis McDowell and Lorene McPherson-McDowell-Sprouse.

Sondra attended Highland Park Schools and graduated from Highland Park High 1964.

She married Michael Strandberg in 1967. They later...

Dec 18, 2015

Mary (Harlow) Curry Cohoon passed away after a short illness, on Friday December 18, 2015. She was born on September 29, 1930, in her beloved hometown of Kingman, Kansas to Eugene and Agnes Harlow.

Mary attended Kingman schools, and went on to graduate from Wichita State University with a degree in Speech and Language Pathology. She was...