Marion Iona Anzek, 73, Topeka, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.She was born Sept. 26, 1932 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil Vaughn and Catherine Strickler File. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1950.Mrs. Anzek lived in Clinton, IA for 10 years and came to Topeka in 1980 from Lawrence. She worked as a...

Norman Glenn Spillman, 79, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Topeka. He was born on March 5, 1927, in Selden, the son of Glenn R. and Myrtle Fern Aumiller Spillman. Norman attended schools in Hoxie and Hutchinson.Norman married Judy Donnelly who preceded him in death.Mr. Spillman served in the Army during WWII, the Air Force at the Viet Nam...

Clyde E. Ward, 85, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2006.Clyde was born July 28, 1920 in Chillocothe, Ohio, the son of Harold and Hazel (Peugh) Ward.He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S.Army Air Corp from 1942 to 1946.Clyde married Dorothy Ellen Jones on January 27, 1946 in Deleware, Ohio.He worked for the Federal...

Peter F. Brady, 51, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at his home.Peter was born January 5, 1955 in Germany.He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years.Peter married Kathy A. Luker on February 23, 1981 in Holton. Survivors include his wife of Hoyt, sons; Nicholas Brady and Corey Brady, Hoyt: daughter, Kayla Brady, Topeka; grand daughter Haily...

Leo M. Elskamp, age 67, of Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, May 5, 2006, at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. He was born February 18, 1939, at Potosi, Wisconsin, the son of Mahlon and Hannah (Reynolds) Elskamp. He was a part time service manager for Cottman Transmission and had worked as a service manager for several car dealerships in Topeka before...

In loving memory of Oline Lane, 86, Meriden, KS, died Saturday, May 6, 2006.She was born June 22, 1919 in San Angelo, Texas, the daughter of Carl and Lola Keel Parks Ward. She lived in Bakersfield, CA for 78 years before moving to Meriden in May, 2005.She married Larry L. Lane on Sept. 21, 1935 in Bakersfield. He died in...

Charlie Pauline Dicker, of Lawrence, infant daughter of James Dicker and Sara Kapfer died Monday, April 24, 2006. Newcomer Family Funeral Home in Topeka is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.

Wilma "Jean" Owens, 68, Meriden, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at a local hospital.Jean was born December 12, 1937, in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Pauline Hurst. She attended Monroe High School.She married Jim Roger Owens in April, 1955. He died in 1983.Jean and her husband lived in Southern California most of their lives. She moved...

Dennis "Denny" Reaves, 33, formerly of Topeka, died Thursday, April 27, 2006, as a result of a fire at his home in Lowell, AR. He was born July 5, 1972 in Kansas City, KS.He was a graduate of Highland Park High School and studied art at Washburn University. Denny was an Air Force veteran, having served in Desert Storm.Denny was...

Bessie Mae Kennedy, 88, of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at Manor Care. She was born on May 26, 1917, the daughter of Fred and Nellie Read Fix. She spent her entire life in the Watson Community. She married Ellis Kennedy on February 6, 1936. She and her husband farmed until their retirement. He preceded her in...

Wilma J. Frazier-Bruce, 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006.Wilma was born August 13, 1935 in Kingfisher, OK, daughter of Samuel and Mable (Thomas) Frazier. She has resided in Topeka since she was 18 years old. Wilma worked as a secretary for Social Rehabilitation Services for over 40 years.She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was...

Stanley James Hassett, 35, Berryton, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006. He was born Sept. 19, 1970 in Topeka, the son of John "Jack" Hassett, and Sharon (Phillips) Hassett.Stan grew up in Berryton and attended schools in Shawnee Heights, graduating from Shawnee Heights High School in 1989. He attended Emporia State College, Washburn University, and a Community College in Springs,...

John Lee Espy, 84, Topeka, died Monday, April 24, 2006 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.He was born Feb. 7, 1922 in Cordele, Georgia, the son of Alto and Iona Peterman Espy. He graduated from Cordele High School, Georgia Tech University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Later, he earned a DBA at Harvard Business School.Although he served in the U.S. Navy during World...

Lorene Bell Pate, 86, Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2006.She is survived by her daughter; Delores Thompson; granddaughter, Debra Douglas, both of Topeka and several great grandchildren.Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2006, at the Topeka Cemetery Patio.Newcomer Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.A special message for the family can...

Kendall L. Hubbard, 66, of Tecumseh, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2006. He was born on November 19, 1939 in Hugo, OK, the son of Roy U. and R. Odell Maddox Hubbard. He had resided in the Tecumseh community for the past 26 years. He served in the Oklahoma National Guard. Kendall was a member of the Professional Rodeo...

Frances V. Berry, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday 22, 2006 at her home. She was born on July 4, 1919 in Bartlesville, OK. She was raised in Topeka and returned 25 years ago. She was a member of Highland Heights Christian Church and the Sunshine Club at Mission Towers. She married Don C. Berry on July 16, 1938...

Marilyn Joy Clark Gilliland of Topeka died on April 17th 2006 at her home. She was born on a farm south of Barnes, KS, on January 22, 1937, the youngest daughter of Ernest and Nancy Bolejack Clark. Marilyn graduated from Barnes High School in 1954. She received two degrees from Kansas State: a B.S. in 1958 and a Masters degree...

Marjorie L. Jackson, 87, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Plaza West Regional Health Center, Topeka, KS.Marjorie was born August 23, 1918 in Frontenac, KS, the daughter of Frederick and Mary (Coillot) Dittmann. She graduated from Frentenac High School. Marjorie had formerly lived in Coffeyville, KS, Austin, TX, Akron, OH, and Cumberland, MD, before returning to Topeka...

John Dewey Brannan, 43, Melvern, died Saturday, April 15, 2006 at his home.He was born June 15, 1962 in St. Louis, MO, the son of George J., Sr. and Edna M. Henderson Brannan. He was raised in St. Louis County and later lived in Waverly, Emporia, and Melvern.He completed heating and air conditioning school then became disabled.Survivors include his wife,...

Ryan L. Cox, 22, Auburn, passed away, Monday, April 17, 2006 in Auburn. He was born October 19, 1983, in Topeka, to Tim Cox and Sally Wilson.Ryan graduated from Washburn Rural High School and attended Allen County Community College. Ryan had enlisted in the Army, and was preparing to leave April 26. He loved moto-cross, playing his guitar, but most...