Christina Teresa Baratto, 24, Topeka, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at her home.She was born Sept. 10, 1983 in California and had lived in Topeka most of her life. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School and earned a degree in cosmetology school in Topeka.She was the mother of Cashton Taggart and Jamison Krentz, and beloved sister of Chelsey Slade...

Erica Marie Ferrer, the premature daughter of Eric and Michelle Ferrermade her earthly presence and went to see her heavenly Father onFebruary 18, 2008. Erica was born at Stormont-Vail Hospital inTopeka, KS at 9:15 am. Services will be held at Newcomer Family Funeral Homein Topeka, KS at 9 am today, Thursday, February 21, 2008.

A.B. "Bob" HudsonMarch 8, 1923 – February 16, 2008 A.B. "Bob" Hudson, 84 of Maple Hill, Kansas passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at his home in Wichita Falls, Texas due to complications of lung cancer. Survivors include Peggye McNair; his daughter Michele Rothe of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; his sons John Hudson of Topeka and Tom and his wife...

Esther Maxine McEntire, 95, Topeka, passed away on February 19, 2008. She was born on January 14, 1913 in Oswego, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Miller) Sharp, and the sister of Gladys and Merle Sharp, and Sybil Poirier, all of whom are deceased. She was a graduate of Oswego High School, Pittsburg State Teachers College, and earned graduate...

Jack Ralph Mitchell, 82, Topeka, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.He was born May 30, 1925 in Hylton, Texas, the son of Charles and Della Campbell Mitchell. He graduated from Brownfield, TX High School in 1942, and attended Abilene Christian College, Abilene, TX, before joining the US Navy. He served in the Navy during WW2 in the...

Carol Sue Mueller, 72, of Topeka, passed away early Sunday morning on February 17, 2008 at the Midland Hospice Center of colon cancer. Carol was born November 11, 1935 in Wichita, as the only child of Karl and Bernice (Burney) Miller. She graduated from Wichita East High School (1953) and Kansas State University (1957) with a BS degree in Elementary...

Alvar Harold Virgil Lunn, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at his home. He was born on April 9, 1914 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Joseph and Carolyn Jonson Lunn. Alvar had resided in Denver, CO for many years prior to moving to Topeka four years ago. He was employed by United Airlines for...

Billy C. Kelley, 72, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at a local care center.Bill was born February 10, 1936 in Pendleton, Texas the son of Marvin and Ruby (Grisham) Kelley. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959. He worked in tire production at Goodyear in Topeka for 30 years, retiring in 1991.He was...

Lois M. Bright, Topeka, died February 14, 2008 at St. Francis Health Center after a short illness. Mrs. Bright was 76 years old. She was born in Marion, Indiana on April 19, 1931, the daughter of Vern and Nadine (Ditsler) King.Mrs. Bright worked for General Tire in Marion, Indiana before retiring to rewarding work as a homemaker and mother. She...

Emma Louise Means, 93, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008. She was born on October 11, 1914, in McLeod, OK, the daughter of Otto and Aurelia (Koester) Baade. Louise was preceded in death by her two sisters and two brothers. She was a graduate of McLeod High School and Hills Business College in Oklahoma City. Louise married Ralph...

Mildred L. Laird, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2008 at her home. She was born on April 23, 1925 in Rogers, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert and Elma Hubbard Damron. She had resided in Topeka since 1950. She was employed by Dibbles Grocery and Harry's IGA as a meat wrapper and later was employed as a...

Barbara J. Fox, 75, Topeka, passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.Barbara was born in Topeka, KS on Dec. 21, 1932, the daughter of Clarence and Lena Austin.Barbara married Fred W. Fox in Topeka, KS on January 15, 1950. They were married for 58 years. Together they had two sons, Larry and Michael. She was preceded...

Glenn H. Sprinkle, Jr., 79 of Topeka, passed away Sat., Feb. 9, 2008 at his home surrounded by his children.Glenn was born on December 15, 1928 at Pinson Fork, Kentucky, son of Glen H. Sprinkle and Katey Coley Sprinkle.  After retiring from military service he worked for the federal government for 16 years at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka,...

James D. Matheny, 62, of Topeka passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 at the Colmery O'Neil Hospital.He was born in Akron, OH on March 17, 1945, the son of John and Lilian (Davis) Matheny.James married Caroline Dominguez on July 27, 1968 in K.C., KS. James is survived by his wife, Caroline, of the home, three daughters, Charline Matheny, Mary...

Richard E. "Rick" Coats, 54, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2008 at Midland Hospice. Rick was born June 17, 1953 in Topeka, the son of Glen and Lois (Simmons) Coats. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1971 and Washburn University. He worked for USD-437 until becoming disabled. Survivors include brothers; Daniel Coats, Robert G. Coats and...

Ivan Bartlett DeWitt, 88, Topeka, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Health Center.He was born April 5, 1919 in Chapman, the son of John B. and Alice Young DeWitt. He came to Topeka in 1970 from Ogden.Mr. DeWitt served in the US Army in the European Theatre during WW2. He worked as a plumber at Ft. Riley and was...

Alfred Lindsay, 94, Topeka, died peacefully on February 4, 2008 at Midland Hospice.He was born February 24, 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert Joseph and Bertha (Billingham) Lindsay. He spent his younger years in Tulsa, OK., and Mount Vernon, OH. In 1930 his family moved to California where he attended USC.He married Mildred Allyne Congdon, April 2, 1935. They had...

Glen M. Niver, 86, Topeka, passed away January 30, 2008 at McCrite Plaza Retirement Community where he was cared for by a loving staff.Glen was born October 15, 1921 in Gridley, the son of John M. and Edna L. Niver. He graduated from Burlington High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.He was employed as a...

Emma Anna Todhunter, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at Brewster Place Health Care Center.She was born in Elsmore, KS on September 5, 1915, the daughter of Fred and Clara Thompson.Emma married Roy D. Todhunter in Topeka in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1975. Also, a son, "John" Todhunter preceded her in death in 1976. Two...

Ceena Stella (Andersen) Ehret, Topeka, age 97, died on January 29, 2008 at St Francis Health Center. She was born on July 19, 1910 near Cedar Rapids, IA. Ceena was the youngest of six children parented by Olaf and Matilda Andersen of Tyler, MN. Ceena married Glen Ellsworth Ehret on October 6, 1939. They lived the majority of their married...