Obituary

John William Richardson, 51, Allbuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Wichita and Topeka, died Thursday, January 11, 2001 at his home. He was born November 16, 1949 at Wichita, son of William V. and Patricia A. Hayes Richardson. He was a former sheet metal assembler for Cessna and Beech Aircraft.

Survivors: parents, Wichita; one brother, Thomas Richardson, Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Susan Murphy, Des Moines, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Halstead residents, J. Elda and Bertha Richardson.

Graveside services were held January 17 at Halstead Cemetery with Rev. James Mardock presiding.