Toshiko Mabry, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born January 1, 1930 in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Kauech and Hatuca Kato Sato.She married Ivan E. Mabry on February 15, 1951. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2002. She was also preceded in death by her...

Joseph M Gamino Sr., 71, of Topeka, peacefully passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011, at Midland Hospice House. He was born June 10, 1940, to Domingo Gamino and SanJuana Gamino-Pompa in Torrington, Wyoming. He was raised in Topeka, by his grandmother, Delores Murillo-Duran, where he spent all his life. He worked as a custodian for the State of Kansas for...

Becky Darlene Smith, 45, Topeka, Kansas passed away August 25, 2011. She was born at Aurora, Illinois on July 12, 1966 to Larry D. and Elizabeth Earlene (Dodds) Smith. She was raised in Topeka and attended Seaman High School and Washburn University. Becky worked as a dietary manager at Brighton Place. She enjoyed sewing, traveling and reading. She loved sharing...

Elmer" Elmo" Edward Senne, 92, of Topeka, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Atria Hearthstone. He was born June 26, 1919 in McFarland, KS, the son of Emil W. and Mary (Mathies) Senne. Elmer graduated from Topeka High School in 1937 and attended Strickler's Business College in Topeka. He served in the United States Army during WWII, and the Korean...

Harold L. Graham, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at a Topeka hospital. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Hope Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery where Military Honors will be presented by a Navy Burial Detail. Harold will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m....

Ricky Eugene Parkhurst, 51, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2011. Rick was born on January 23, 1960 in Topeka, the son of Arthur R. and Ellen Marie (Putnam) Parkhurst. Rick was a lifelong resident of Topeka, having graduated from Topeka High School. After graduation, Rick labored in various jobs doing yard work, painting, roofing,...

Ward B. Whelan, 62, of Topeka, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 following an eight-year journey with cancer. He was born June 5, 1949 in Topeka, the son of Mary and Wayne Whelan.Ward graduated from Topeka West High School in 1967 and the University of Kansas in 1971 with a BS in Business Administration....

David L. Walters, 67, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Stormont Vail Hospital surrounded by family as he fought lung cancer. He was born June 14, 1944 in Holdrege, NE, the son of Lester and Erma B. Gentry Walters, and had resided in Topeka, KS for the past three years. Dave was raised...

Gladys Thompson Brandt, 91, of Topeka, passed away August 23, 2011. She was born at Elsmore, Kansas to Fred and Clara M. (Miller) Thompson on September 15, 1919. She moved to Topeka in 1942 and married Patrick Brandt on October 23, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Barbara Beamer,...

Dewey Dean Ickard, 67, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011. He was born March 22, 1946 in Stockton, KS, the son of Joseph and Gwendolyn Bruce.Dewey attended Topeka Public Schools. He worked for the Shawnee County Sheriff's Department, Meier's Ready Mix, and Knight's trucking. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; children, Michelle Brooks (Harvey), David Cook (Chimera),...

Albert M. "Al" Hearrell, 90, of Topeka, died at his home August 20, 2011, surrounded by his family.Al was born December 13, 1920, near Columbus, Kansas, to Arthur and Lydia Hearrell. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dolorise, whose excellent care over the years no doubt extended his life. He is also survived by his daughter, Iris...

James A. "Jim" Mock, age 76, of Topeka, KS passed away on August 20, 2011, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He had lung cancer.He was born April 3, 1935, in Topeka the son of Max F. and Ethel Freeman Mock. His family moved to Sabetha when he was 3 months old. He was married to Mary Ann Miller June...

Doris Jean Wulfkuhle, 87, of Berryton, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Presbyterian Manor.Doris was born on March 30, 1924 in Wakarusa, KS the daughter of Fredrick P. and Ethel (Lowes) Dickensheets.Doris graduated from Berryton High School in 1942 and worked in the Santa Fe Offices for 8 years. She became a homemaker. Together she and her husband...

Marguerite Kahler, 95, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. She was born January 25, 1916 in Richland, KS the daughter of William H. and Ester (Land) Coultis.She was a graduate of Berryton High School.She worked as a clerk for the U.S. Air Force Base Exchange at Forbes Air Force Base for over 20 years.Mrs. Kahler was a member...

Joseph L. Grubham, 47, of Topeka, passed away on Aug. 19, 2011. He was born Jan. 24, 1964, in Topeka, KS, the son of William Dean and Evelyn Mae (Robinson) Grubham. Joseph was a graduate of Capitol City High School. He spent much of his life in the Topeka area, and was very involved with the Topeka Rescue Mission, as...

Steven Douglas Allen, Sr., 45, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 12, 1966 in Independence, KS, the son of Robert M. Lenon, who preceded him in death and Hazel A. Allen, who survives. Steven resided in Topeka for most of his life. He was employed by U.S.D. 501 as...

Norma Jeane Hill Endsley, 83, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011. Jeane was born June 15, 1928 in Circleville, the daughter of Joseph Clayton and Frances Elizabeth (Willard) Hill. She graduated from Circleville High School in 1946.She worked for Jostens Yearbook for 25 years, retiring in 1992. She later worked for TX Maxx, retiring in April 2011 due...

Mildred Elizabeth "Milly" Mitchell, 86, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. She was born February 3, 1925 in Pearl, IL, the daughter of Guy "Joe" and Florence "Pearl" (Cloninger) Crowder. She was employed by Western Cartridge Company, Alton, IL during WW II. She was also employed as waitress for her brother, Carl's café...

Donald L. Gentry passed away on August 18, 2011 at Presbyterian Manor. He was born in Grenada, Kansas on May 12, 1924. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Alice (Crosby) Gentry, two brothers and two sisters. He met his wife Ethel (Wade) at a dance and they were married two weeks later in 1944. Don was...

Arthur E. von Stetten, 79, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Tulsa, died Monday, August 15, 2011. He was born November 7, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Arthur C. and Diantha (Clarke) von Stetten.Arthur was raised in Philadelphia, and graduated from Phillips University in Enid, OK. He married Margaret Scott on December 26, 1957 in Wichita, KS. He was...