Steven “Toby” Kirchner

Steven Wayne “Toby” Kirchner, 56, Topeka, died July 26, 2008.

Born Feb. 19, 1952, at Wichita, he was the son of Donald and Kathleen (Thies) Kirchner. He was the grandson of Al and Jo Kirchner, who formerly owned a drugstore in Marion.

He served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Fleet during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his mother, Kathleen Kirchner of Wichita; brother, Kenneth Kirchner of Wichita; three sisters, Kristine Kirchner of Denver, Colo., Karen Storie of Manassas, Va., and Donna Collins of Wichita.

A memorial fund has been established with Rose Villa, 2075 SW Fillmore, Topeka 66604.