Robert E. "Bobby" Arbuthnot, 62, Topeka, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009.Bobby was born October 10, 1946 in Topeka to Robert and Norma (Morgan) Arbuthnot. He was raised by his step-father and mother, Alvin and Norma Holmes. He is survived by his mother and 5 brothers, Bruce (Sue), Stephen and Michael Arbuthnot, Alvin (Paula) and Glen Holmes; step sister,...

Leon H. Reekie, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Midland Hospice House after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on October 28, 1942 in Ottawa, the son of Wilbur H. and Margie E. (Watts) Reekie. Leon was raised in the Ottawa area. He was employed by Meiers Ready Mix before retiring in 2002...

Gary Jay Mulford, 50, Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009, peacefully at his home, following a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was surrounded with friends and family. He was born April, 20, 1959, in Topeka, the son of Gerald and Wilma Mulford. Gary is survived by his wife: Sandy; and daughter Apryl; sons Brent and Scott; and...

James Hendricks, 72, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009.He was born August 31, 1937 the son of Earl Ray and Maxine Jane (Hudson) Hendricks. He resided at Indian Trails Mental Health Center in Topeka, later residing in Enhanced Living Services. Survivors include two brothers, Keith Hendricks of Flemington, NJ and Jay Hendricks of Denton, TX.Mr. Hendricks was cremated....

Emory Bond, Jr, 92 of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Brewster Place Health Center. He was born March 2, 1917 in Auburn, KS to Emery and Lulu (Bullock) Bond and graduated from Burlingame, KS High School. He was a Civil Engineering graduate of Kansas State University and a licensed Professional Engineer. He did aircraft parts design work...

Robert C. "Bob" Mintdrop, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009.He was born December 15, 1939 in Stubenville, OH, the son of Robert Edward and Rachael (Rinker) Mintdrop. He grew up Weirton, WV and attended Potomac State College in Keizer, WV. He was employed by Western Electric/ AT&T/ Lucent for 36 years, retiring in 1999. Robert married Peggy...

Alice R. Nabazas, 71, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2009.Alice was born May 29, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Henry G. and Thelma E. (LeGrand) Lebl. She graduated from Reavis High School in Burbank, IL in 1956.She was a homemaker while her children were growing up and later worked for the Kansas Legislature. She sold Real...

Linda M. Weathers, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009. She was born on March 1, 1941 in Topeka, the daughter of Earl E. and Bessie White Smith. She was employed by Jostens Yearbook Company for many years before retiring in 2006. She was a member of the Order Of Eastern Star. Survivors include her siblings, Ruby...

Catherine C. Bowman, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wed. Sept. 9, 2009, at Plaza West Regional Health Center. She was born on Nov. 19, 1931, in Lyndon, KS, the daughter of Maurice and Lillian (Rose) Hobbs.She is a 1948 graduate of Lyndon High School.Catherine married Henry W. Bowman on Aug. 17, 1966, in Ottawa, KS. He preceded her in death...

Gail Pattison, 53, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at a local hospital. Gail was born July 2, 1956 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Patrick and Joan (Richards) Pattison. She graduated from John Jay High School in 1974 and from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio in 1977. She served in the Peace Corps for 2...

Violet I. Hixon, 88, went to be with her Lord Sept. 3, 2009. She was born June 25, 1921 in Yates Center KS. to Bertha L. Price and Omer F. Hixon, one of eight children. She lived most of her life in and around the Topeka area. She attended North Rock Baptist Temple and East Side Baptist Church in Topeka....

Glenn L. Osborn, 86, Topeka, was born into heaven on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.Glenn was born April 30, 1923 in Centerville, the son of Vernon and Violet (Croan) Osborn.At the age of 15, he received a Steel guitar from his grandfather. This led to a long career as a musician. He worked for K.I.T.E. radio in...

John P. Adamson, 75, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. He was born on March 27, 1934 in Racine, WI, the son of Robert and Sybil Adamson. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He had resided in Topeka for the past 20 years. He was a member of the V.F.W. John married Wilma K....

Wallace William "Bill" Cooper, Jr., 88, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Brewster Place in Topeka. He was born on October 7, 1920 in Hoxie, the son of Wallace William Cooper, Sr. and Edith Mae Robinson Cooper. He graduated from Hoxie High School in 1938. After graduating, he went to work as a mechanic for Friday...

Roy Vega, 28 of Rapid City, SD passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. He was born November 18, 1980 in Chicago, IL to Juan Vega and Carol Urias Rush. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Irene Urias. Roy graduated from Newton High School in 1998. He joined the Air Force in 1999 and served...

Ivadell "Ivy" MartinIvy Martin, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center. She was born on May 5, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Floyd W. and Hazel A. Spangler. She was a 1946 graduate of Topeka High School. Ivy retired following 26 years of service with the State of Kansas Division...

Mary Ruth Keeton Botts, Ruth, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 23 2009, after years of battling Alzheimer's disease. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Ruth was the seventh of eight children. Ruth was the proud mother/mother-in-law of Robert H. Botts, Jr. of Plano, Texas and his wife JoAnn; Ruth Ann Schwart of Topeka and...

John L. Shipps1911 – 2009John L. Shipps, 98, of Iola, formerly of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Windsor Place in Iola.John was born in Centropolis, KS on June 16, 1911 the son of Joseph and Ruby (Van Briggle) Shipps. He attended school in Franklin County and later worked in the farming and milling business. John was united...

Latasha Gunby, 33, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009 at Topeka Community Health Care Center. She was born along with her twin to Linda (Gunby) Pickens and Freddie Ishman, Sr. on July 22, 1976 in Topeka, KS. She attended USD 501 schools and graduated from Highland Park in 1995. She attended Bryan College for Medical Assistant in...

Donald S. "Don" Smith, 82, Topeka, passed away Thur., Aug. 20, 2009, at Midland Care Hospice House. He was born in Kaukauna, WI on Dec. 14, 1926, the son of Claude and Agnes (Nogaj) Smith. He grew up in Boys Town, NE.During WWII, Don joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served 5 years.He was a printer by trade.Mr. Smith is...