Birtchel E. Brown
October 18, 2010
Birtchel E. Brown, 56, Topeka, KS died October 18, 2010 at his home.
He is survived by his children Jeffery Brown, Debbie Brown-Willis, Erickk Brown, and Ashley Brown all of Vinita, OK Joseph Brown, Topeka, KS and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends throughout Sunday at Joe’s home with a remembrance service beginning at noon. Cremation...
Sophie A. Sipes
October 15, 2010
Sophie A. Sipes, Topeka, 94, died Friday, October 15, 2010 at Lexington Park Nursing Facility.
She was born July 10, 1916 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Schwerdt) Artzer. At the age of two her parents died during the flu epidemic. After their deaths she was raised by her grandmother and aunts.
She married...
Patricia Ann (Wright) Clark
October 12, 2010
Patricia Ann (Wright) Clark, 77, Topeka, KS went home Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Patricia was born December 29, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Anthony and Lillian (Bruder) Wright. Pat had a close relationship to her father who always called her “Peaches” and always had a peach for her in his pocket.
She was married to...
Winifred M. Shell
October 8, 2010
Winifred M. “Winnie” (Corky) Shell, 85, died October 8, 2010.
She was born on January 17, 1925 in Wakarusa, Kansas and moved to the Harveyville area when she was 3. She married William A. Shell on November 4, 1944 at her home. He predeceased her on September 21, 1993.
She was also preceded in death by her...
Frances R. Martin
October 5, 2010
Frances R. Martin, 93, of Topeka, died October 5, 2010 at Sunrise of Lenexa Senior Living Center.
She was born on November 20, 1916 in Loretto, Kansas located in Rush County the daughter of Joseph H. and Catherine (Gibler) Urban.
Frances was a homemaker. She was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church.
She...
Kellie Sue Beeler
September 26, 2010
Kellie Sue Beeler, 65, Mayetta, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
She was born October 4, 1944 in Knoxville, TN the daughter of Kelly and Doris (Hazen) Fontenot
Kellie married Kenneth R. Beeler in Lake Tahoe, NV on June 21, 1992, he survives of the home. Other survivors include her sons, James “J.D.” Cutshall...
Edward Joseph Dolsky
September 23, 2010
Edward Joseph “Eddy” Dolsky, 70, of Ocean View, Hawaii, formerly of Topeka, died September 23, 2010.
Edddy was born in Holton, Kansas on June 13, 1940 the son of Edward Frank and Rita F. (Coffindaffer) Dolsky. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Dolsky was a retired postmaster in Hyder, Alaska, a transcendental...
Janice Louise McEvoy
September 22, 2010
Janice Louise McEvoy, 72, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Plaza West.
She was born July 16, 1938 in Hays, KS the daughter of Richard and Mora (Chrisman) Smith.
Janice went to work in 1962 as a Librarian for the Kansas Department of Transportation
She was a graduate of Ft. Hays State and Emporia...
Stephen Wayne Graham
September 21, 2010
Stephen Wayne Graham, 54, of Topeka, died September 21, 2010 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born on September 10, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Howard Leslie and Evelyn Laverne (Toyne) Graham.
Stephen was a proficient diver during high school and won many competitions. He enjoyed lifting weights and was a body builder where he also...
Dorothy Kramer
September 20, 2010
Dorothy Kramer, 87, passed away Monday morning at her home in Topeka, Kansas. She was born December 2, 1922 to Mark Brooke and Lottie (Myers) Brooke in Topeka, Kansas. She attended Highland Park and Lecompton High Schools.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her brothers Francis (Bud) and Thomas, her sister Margaret (Peg), and her husband of 62 years, Kenneth...
Robert Ritter
September 18, 2010
Robert “Max” Ritter, 75, of Topeka, passed away September 18, 2010 at Midland Hospice.
He was born June 11, 1935 in Kansas City, MO the son of Harold Edgar and Florence Alma (Rouse) Ritter.
Max served in the United States Air Force for twenty years retiring as a Master Sergeant. He later was employed by American Home Life...
John E. Lebbert
September 18, 2010
John E. Lebbert, 87 of Topeka, passed away September 18, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born January 22, 1923 in Leavenworth the son of Hugo Henry and Rose Mary (Fellman) Lebbert. John Served in the United States Army during WW II.
John was employed by the Kansas Department of Labor for thirty-nine years before he retired...
Francis X. Coon
September 14, 2010
Francis X. Coon, 80, of Topeka, passed away September 14, 2010 at Plaza West Regional Health Center.
He was born November 20, 1929 in St. Marys the son of John and Marie (Brunin) Coon. Francis graduated from St. Marys High School in 1947. He was a Sergeant 1st Class in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
...
John Howard Morris
September 11, 2010
John Howard Morris, 65, of Topeka, died September 11, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born in Mobile, Alabama on November 22, 1944 the son of Joseph Henry and Alfreda (Jensen) Morris.
John served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as a Helicopter Mechanic.
He graduated from Admiral Farragut Military Academy and attended the Citadel. ...
Marie A. Kaberline
September 9, 2010
Marie Ann Kaberline, 91, of Topeka, died September 9, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Center.
She was born on July 31, 1919 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Leinacker) Stadler.
Marie was a machine operator for Adam’s Printing Company and retired in 1981.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was an active...
Helen Marie (Raynor) Rusher
August 31, 2010
Helen Marie (Raynor) Rusher, 86, of Topeka, died August 31, 2010 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 31, 1923 the daughter of Albert and Helen (Schlitter) Raynor.
Helen attended Hayden High School and was a graduate of Strickler’s Business College. She was a charter member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Helen...
