The Topeka Daily State Journal Wednesday June 19, 1918 Deaths and Funerals. Word has been received in Topeka of the death of Paul CLOSE, 84 years old, at Fort Atkinson, Kan. The funeral of Mrs. Julia C. JOSEPH, mother of Fred M. JOSEPH, of Topeka, will be held Friday afternoon at Penwell's chapel. Burial in Topeka cemetery. The funeral of John WHITLOW, 88 years old, will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from Penwell's chapel. Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery. Mary E. STINSON, died June 18, at her home, 217 Wilson avenue. The body will be shipped to Burlington, Kan., for burial.