Kayanne Elaine Lotridge, 45, died July 22, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 21, 1965 and raised in St. Marys, KS before moving to Topeka, KS. She is survived by her children Sarah Lotridge, Denver, CO and Jessie Wood, Meriden, KS, and was blessed with three grandchildren, Crystavia, Tamaureon, and Dejanique. She is also survived...

Edmund N. Morrill II, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011.Edmund Needham Morrill II was born July 8, 1927, in Hiawatha, Kansas. He was the son of Anna McCoy Morrill and Frank N. Morrill. Edmund was the grandson of Edmund N. Morrill, 13th Governor of Kansas. He graduated from Wentworth Military Academy and served in the US Navy...

Jessica Marie Johnson, 29, of Berryton, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 as a result of a vehicle accident. She was born December 19, 1981 in Topeka, the daughter of Michael J. and Doralie K.(Marconett) Johnson. She was a graduate of Santa Fe Trail High School in 2000 where she was active in sports.She was a member of St. Matthew...

John Tarasyn, 96, of Topeka, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011. He was born May 9, 1915 in the Ukraine.John earned his degree in Civil Engineering while living in Germany. He retired in 1985 after 23 years of service as a Shawnee County engineer, and Director of Public Works. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic...

John Clifford Tolliver, 47, of Wichita, formerly of Topeka, went Home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2011. He was born February 12, 1964 in San Francisco, CA, the son of John Clifford and Cynthia C. Rylander Tolliver, Sr. He attended Highland Park High School and obtained an Associate Degree from Washburn University. John was employed by...

Verlyn J. "Guy" Geiken, 73, of Berryton, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Colmery- O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was born May 19, 1938 in Lennox, SD, the son of Tenius and Sadie Geiken.After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force. He was a carpenter in the construction field for over 30...

Wayne H. Corning, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 at Manor Care. He was born on April 2, 1932 in Salem, Nebraska to Henry and Pearl (Harmon) Corning. Wayne was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Wayne is survived by his children, Jim (Bonnie) Bennett; Connie (Stacy) Colgrove; Roberta (Hank) Tetuan and Larry Bennett all of Topeka; two...

Betty Mae Wedeking, lifelong Topeka resident, passed away on July 18, 2011. She was born May 20, 1953 to Elvin E. and Marguerite Jane (Spaeth) Crowe in Topeka. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1971. She married William R. Wedeking on April 21, 1979. She worked as a paraprofessional for USD 501. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and spending time...

Norma Jean Holmes, 83, of Topeka, died Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Midland Hospice Care. She was born May 25, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of Frank and Crystal Morgan. Norma Jean married Alvin Holmes, Sr. on March 9, 1958 in Lawrence, KS. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1990. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Sue),...

Judith J. "Judy" Pratt, 65, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at her residence, after a short battle with cancer.Judy was born July 6, 1946 in Great Bend, the daughter of William and Dora (Krause) Bauer. She graduated from Great Bend High School in 1964. She received a degree in Business from Ft. Hays State University and her...

Janice K. "Jan" Herschell, 67, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 15, 2011 at her home. She was born September 19, 1943 in Mitchell, SD, the daughter of George and DeOn Johnson Weerts. She graduated from South High School in Omaha, NE in 1961. She has resided in Topeka since 1962. Jan was employed by...

James "Jeep" R. Evans, 75, a Topeka resident since 1984, passed away July 10, 2011 at Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Medical Center. He was born December 27, 1935 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Andrew B. and Dollie (Burkett) Evans. He graduated from Grants High School in 1956. He proudly served in the Air Force. He was an avid Royals fan. He is survived...

Gary H. Richardson, 72, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at his home. He was born January 15, 1939 in Enid, OK, the son of Roy and Grace (Haller) Richardson.He was raised in Topeka, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1957. He was employed as a truck driver with Falley's Foods. Gary married Connie L. Wagner-Wilson on...

Earl E. "Pete" Holmes, 76, of Topeka, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at his home. He was employed by and retired from Victory Sand. Pete was preceded in death by the love of his life, Louise L. Straub Holmes. He is survived by his six children, eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister, and many extended family members and friends.Graveside services...

Zaviontae D.D. Redmon, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born July 7, 2011 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Dontae D. Redmon and Ashley D. Shepard. Survivors include his parents, his sisters, U'Nique Redmon and Sincere Redmon, his maternal grandparents, Donna Shepard and Mark White, his...

Virginia Aspegren, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born May 27, 1934 in Ottawa, the daughter of Adrian and Isabel Lopez Espinosa. She resided in Topeka for most of her life. She was employed as a supervisor for the State of Kansas for 30 years before retiring. Virginia...

Eldon Edward Boucher, 78, Topeka, died Friday July, 1, 2011 at Midland Hospice Care. He was born July 23, 1932 in Zurich, KS the son of Hector and Celia (Gagnon) Boucher.Eldon was raised around Zurich and graduated in 1950 from Palco High School. He attended the University of Kansas, and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He...

Franklin "Jay"Gallaway Jr., 52, of Topeka, passed away July 4, 2011 at his home. He was born December 12, 1958 to Franklin and Ruth (Horner) Gallaway in Topeka, Kansas. He attended Topeka High School. He worked for Laird Noller Ford for 20 years, and Legacy Motors the past 6 years. He was preceded in death by his father and a...

Pat Oliver, 61, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1949 in Topeka, KS to Walter, Sr. and Cornelia (Beard) Long, who proceeded her in death. Pat attended Highland Park High School and Washburn University. She worked for the federal government for over 30 years before retiring from the...

David H. Decker, 28, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2011 due to injuries he received as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born February 1, 1983 in Topeka, the son of Drew H. and Tracy L. Cumpton Decker. David was employed by Fifth Gear Auto Sport. He was a member of Fellowship Bible Church. David...