Margaret Geraldine Howerton, 93, passed away early Friday morning, March 13, 2009 at a local care facility. She was born January 6, 1916, the first daughter to William Chester Howerton and Elizabeth K. Heisey Howerton. Her father died early in her life from injuries sustained in the Spanish-American War. Her mother later married John Taylor. She resided in Topeka most...

Gloria Reyes, 66, Topeka, died Friday, March 13, 2009 at her home.She was born June 29, 1942 in San Bernardino, CA, the daughter of Guadalupe and Margaret Aguirre. She graduated from San Bernardino High School and came to Topeka in 1992.Gloria was a CMA/HHA, and worked for Rolling Hills Assisted Living.She was a member of Light of the World Christian...

Beatrice "B.B." Opene Patterson, 53, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka. She was born on January 29, 1956 in Topeka, the daughter of Charlie McCray, Jr. and Dolores Harris. She graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by Josten's Yearbook Company for over 30 years. B.B. married Floyd Patterson...

Ida M. Davin, 94, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.Ida was born November 26, 1914 in Havensville, the daughter of Arthur and Della (Johnson) Beach. She worked as a nurse at the Onaga Hospital from 1946-1950. She moved to Seneca in 1955 and worked as the head cook for USD-442 from 1964 to 1972....

Mark Curtis Garey, 38, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.He was born February 11, 1971 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Patrick and Linda Chartrand Garey. He lived in Grand Junction, Colorado until moving to Topeka in 2000. He attended Mesa State College, Grand Junction, and the University of Phoenix. He received a Certified Dietary Manager...

Betty Lou Hawley, 69, of Topeka, passed away at her home, March 10, 2009.A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Dove Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Pauline Adele Chase, 78, of Topeka, formerly of Mulvane, KS, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. She was born on January 26, 1931 in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Blanch Shillington Strawn. She was a homemaker to her children until they were older. She then was employed by J.C. Penney for many years....

Col. Warren H. "Jep" Jepson (US Army, retired), 87, Topeka, died Sunday, March 1, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center.He was born January 22, 1922 in Cedar, Minnesota. Jep had a distinguished career in the US Army. He was a veteran of conflicts in WW2, Korea and Vietnam.He spent his last several years as an active member of the Unity...

Helen C. Gore, 92, of Auburn, passed away Sat. March 7, 2009, at Auburn Homestead Assisted Living. She was born on Sept. 4, 1916, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Samuel M. and Fannie (Robinson) Clark.Helen married William H. Gore on April 17, 1942, in Key West, FL. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1950.Helen was employed...

Mark E Winkenwader, 46, Topeka, passed away on March 3, 2009. He was born Dec. 18, 1962, the son of John and Donna Winkenwader. He is survived by his three sons, Matt, Shane, and Blake, his parents, three sisters, Gayla Eggers, Wanda Craig, and Laura Fair, and one brother, J.F. Winkenwader and companion Shannon Lynn and her family.Mark graduated from...

Timothy Lynn Drayer, 56, of Topeka, formerly of Overland Park, KS passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009.He was born July 9, 1952 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Donald Warren and Vada V. (Volkening) Drayer. Tim resided in a variety of mental health facilities throughout Eastern Kansas and was actually able to live independently for a few years.Tim was...

Venice Clark, 89, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at her residence.Venice was born November 16, 1919 in Scipio, UT, the daughter of Albert and Chloe (Memmott) Peterson. She worked for several grocery stores as a meat wrapper, retiring from Harry's IGA in 1979.She was a member of West Side Christian Church, where she participated in the Thursday...

William F. Eaton, Jr., 66, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on February 7, 1943 in Topeka, the son of William F. and Elizabeth R. Eaton. He graduated from Highland Park High School. He was an Army veteran. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 38 years before...

Reverend Wayne L. Albright Reverend Wayne L. Albright, 65, Topeka, went to kneel in the presence of his Lord, Jesus, on Fri., Feb. 27, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. He was born May 1, 1943, at Oregon, IL, the son of Wayne L. and Johanna A. A. (Meier) Albright. He was a graduate of Nazarene Bible College and was a...

Floyd W. "Buck" McDaniel, 82, Topeka, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009 at Rossville Health Care Center. Buck was born June 8, 1926 in Goff, the son of Robert L. and Stella (Jones) McDaniel. He graduated from Wetmore High School.He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 400 and...

Herman Hicks, Sr, 86, Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Detroit, MI, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at a local care center.Herman was born August 1, 1922 in Macon, GA, the son of Marchman and Julia Hicks.He was employed by the City of Detroit, Michigan as a pipe fitter in the Water department for over 30 years. He later owned...

Mary E. Linnenburger, 97, Topeka, KS, formerly of Hamilton, IL, passed away on February 24, 2009 at Aldersgate Village.She was born December 1, 1911 in Elvaston, IL, the daughter of Till and Jenny (Baldon) Monroe. She graduated from Elvaston High School in 1929. Mary married Marvin Linnenburger on December 16, 1931. He passed away March 24, 1980 in Keokuk, IA....

Cynthia A. Nuzum, 60, went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2009. She was born October 21, 1948 in Topeka , daughter of Ernest and Anna Arnold.She married Randy Nuzum October 11, 1982. He survives.Other survivors include a son Tobey Ralph, a daughter Brandy Chappell, two sisters, Connie Oliver and Kelly Grossenbacher, and a brother Steve Arnold...

Eldon Merle "Pete" Freeman, 87, of Topeka, died Mon., Feb. 23, 2009. Mr. Freeman retired from Gregg Tire Co. of Topeka where he had been employed as a front-end alignment tech for 43 years. He was born Feb. 10, 1922 in Lincolnville, KS, the son of Edward Alexander and Violet Fay (Oakman) Freeman. He lived in Topeka since 1940. Mr....

Mary Lou Matthews, 73, Topeka, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at Aldersgate Village. She was born March 25, 1935 near Frankfort in Marshall County, the daughter of Ralph and Sadie Gosper Stevens. She graduated from Frankfort High School, but spent most of her life in Topeka. Mary Lou was an active member of Little People of America, Inc. for many...