Patrick Fruits
April 10, 2009
Patrick L. Fruits, 48, rode his motorcycle off into the sunset on April 10, 2009 after he lost his 10 year battle with cancer.
Patrick (Pat) had many loved family members and friends. Many joined him in a game of golf, a motorcycle ride or a fishing expedition. He also enjoyed quilting, cooking, and photography and loved to ride...
Robert Lee Doty
April 7, 2009
Robert Lee “Bob” Doty, 64, of Topeka, died April 7, 2009 at Midland Hospice House surrounded by his family.
Bob was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 26, 1944 the son of Earl Edward and Margaret Hazel (Reser) Doty.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a Ground Safety Crewman from 1964 to 1968 and in...
Charles DeWitt
April 5, 2009
Charles R. “Bob” DeWitt, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was employed by the Topeka Capital Journal in the mail room for over 40 years before he retired.
Charles was born March 6, 1935 in Burlingame the son of Rueben and Marjorie (Rupert) DeWitt. He served in the United States...
Gonzalo G. Torrez
April 5, 2009
Gonzalo G. Torrez, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center.
He was born November 17, 1934 in Topeka the son of Macario and Guadalupe (Gutierrez) Torrez.
Mr. Torrez was employed by the AT & SF Railway as a Boilermaker for forty-four years before he retired in 1996.
Gonzalo enjoyed gardening,...
Eva Vaughn
April 4, 2009
Eva enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, gardening and raising farm animals.
She married Andrew Joseph Vaughn on June 3, 1950 in Emporia. He died on June 4, 1989. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Emily Edgar, a grandson Kevin Vaughn, two brothers Clifford and Leslie Day, and a sister Lillian Rowley.
Survivors include her five daughters,...
Marion Lierz
March 29, 2009
Marion F. Lierz, 82, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009 at her home in the care of her family.
She was born on November 10, 1926 in Seneca, Kansas the daughter of Claude E. and Ada Mae (Gaston) Rucker.
Marion worked for Drs. Powers, Preston and Kirkegaard for twenty-five years. She did volunteer work after her...
Robert Joe Little
March 29, 2009
Robert “Joe” Little, 77, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center emergency room.
Joe was born January 5, 1932 to Val L. and May (Hammond) Little on a farm outside of Crab Orchard, NE. He was preceded in death by five of his seven siblings, sister Dortha Haney, brothers Darwin, Bill, Val D. and...
Harry Edward Brennan
March 27, 2009
Harry Edward Brennan, of Los Angeles, formerly of Topeka, Kansas died on Friday, March 27, 2009.
Harry was born in French, New Mexico on November 25, 1917. His family moved to Dodge City and Harry later moved to Topeka in 1948. He worked for Thompson Hardware while putting himself through college. He graduated from Washburn Law School in 1957...
Lucia Cerca
March 19, 2009
Lucia Romero De Cerca, 84, of Topeka, died March 19, 2009 at her home.
She was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico on December 13, 1924 the daughter of Pablo and Rosario (Nuñez) Romero. She was a homemaker.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Lucia married Apolinar Cerca in Mexico on February 14,...
Larry Joel Stephens
March 18, 2009
Larry Joel Stephens, 52, of Topeka, died unexpectedly of atherosclerosis coronary disease Wednesday March 18, 2009 at his home. It was a blessing and comfort that he passed away peacefully in his sleep.
He was born July 23, 1956 in Cheboygan, MI the son of Russell and Anita (Prine) Stephens.
Larry attended Davison, MI schools where he was...
William W. Rardin
March 17, 2009
William W. “Bill” Rardin, 79, of Topeka, died March 17, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 9, 1929 the son of Charles J. and LaDema E. (Williams) Rardin. Bill graduated from Estherville High School in Estherville, Iowa and attended the University of Iowa.
He retired on December 1,...
Kenneth P. Chadwick
March 17, 2009
He retired in 1986 from Del Monte Corporation after 21 years of service as a Supervisor in the Distribution Center.r of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church where he did Perpetual Adoration for over 18 years and was a member of the Prime Timers. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge #555, a member of Knights of...
June K. Smith
March 16, 2009
June K. (Harris) Smith, 59, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital.
She was born February 19, 1950 in Topeka the daughter of Wesley and Lurraina (Hercules) Harris. June was a graduate of Highland Park High School.
June was a child care provider in her home. In her spare time she liked...
Steve Wishteyah
February 25, 2009
Steve Wishteyah, 69, of Topeka, died Feb. 25, 2009 at a hospital in Overland Park.
He was born in Mayetta, Kansas on May 16, 1939 the son of Francis and Christine Marcella (Mahkuk) Wishteyah.
Steve was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a laborer for Nursery and Greenhouses in the area.
Survivors include: four children,...
Mark William Ross
February 17, 2009
Mark William Ross, 50, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at his home.
Mark was employed in the parts department at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company at the time of his death.
He was born September 13, 1958 in Burlingame the son of Armin D. & Joetta M. (Riley) Ross. Mark was a graduate of Topeka...
Ruth E. Hanslip
February 12, 2009
Ruth E. Hanslip, 95, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Manor Care Health Services.
She was born September 21, 1914 in Sanders County, Nebraska the daughter of Daniel Mary (Reazin) Williams.
Survivors include a nephew Robert Williams of Canon City, Colorado and a step-son Leonard Cullison of Topeka.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, February...
