Obituary Listing

Aug 6, 2025

Winifred "Goffy" Wabaunsee, 74, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born January 25, 1951 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Llewellyn "Lou" and Freda J. (Nozhackum) Wabaunsee.

Goffy graduated from Marty Indian School in Marty, SD. She proudly served in the United States Army. Goffy was...

Aug 6, 2025

Margaret Imogene Hodges was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on October 21, 1939 to Cary (Tad) and Elizabeth (Libby) May Boyd. She attended Leavenworth schools, where she met Byron Hodges. They married June 14, 1958 and had 67 wonderful years together. Imogene passed from this life on August 6, 2025. She was 85 years old.

Imogene and Byron...

Aug 6, 2025

Darrel Gene Meyer, 73, of Mayetta, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. Born on November 11, 1951, in Sabetha, Kansas, Darrel was the beloved son of Walter Meyer and Estelle (Honeyman) Meyer.

Darrel spent his early childhood in the Fidelity, Kansas community before moving to Holton at the age of five. He graduated from Holton...

Aug 3, 2025

Ken passed quietly on August 3, 2025. Ken came from a military family and was lucky to serve with his brother Billy and his sister Sue.  They were also in the Air Force.  He was drafted into the Marine Corps during the Viet Nam war and was a member of the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, The "Walking Dead".  After...

Jul 28, 2025

Brent Nelson, 69, of Holton, Kansas, departed this life on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born December 10, 1955, the son of Louis "Scott" and Betty June (Proctor) Nelson.

Brent was born and raised in Holton, where he attended school and graduated with the Holton High School Class of 1974. He later earned his Bachelor of...

Jul 24, 2025

Ashley Brooke Reichart, 41, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 2, 1984, in Winchester, KS, the daughter of Bill Reichart and Patty Helton.

Ashley graduated from Holton High School in 2002. She earned her Associate's Degree in Human...

Jul 23, 2025

Susan J. Beecham, 46, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 unexpectedly at her home. She was born June 9, 1979 in Emporia, KS, the daughter of Robert L. Skidmore and Donna June (Kautz) Foye.

Susan lived most of her life in the Mayetta, Denison, Goff and Holton communities. She worked as the Housekeeping Supervisor...

Jul 22, 2025

James Robert Walrod, 89, of Mayetta, KS, a beloved father, grandfather and brother, softly walked into heaven on July 22nd, 2025 after a long life richly filled with kindness and service.  He was the second son born on December 20th, 1935 of 5 children to Albert and Mable (Lundin) Walrod.

Jim attended South Cedar Country School through...

Jul 22, 2025

Byron James Washington-Urbano, 16, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was born February 6, 2009 in Tacoma, WA, the son of Stephen T. Urbano and Snovia (Washington) Kunkleman.

Byron was active as an incoming Junior at Holton High School. He participated in Jazz Band, International Band, football, basketball and track.

He...

Jul 20, 2025

Carol Jeanette Christian "I love you to the beach and back."

Carol Jeanette Christian, 66, lovingly known as Jeanette, passed away on July 20, 2025, at her home in Lenexa, Kansas. Born September 23, 1958 to Leo and Carol (Marshall) Bickford in Holton, Kansas, Jeanette brought warmth, generosity, and joy into the lives of everyone who knew...

Jul 20, 2025

Linda (Achten) Steinbrink, 77 of Olathe, Kansas passed away on July 20, 2025 in Overland Park, Kansas.  Linda was born March 12, 1948, in Sabetha, Kansas, to Harold Achten, Jr. and Callie (Fields) Achten.  She grew up on a farm north of Wetmore in Granada, Kansas.  She graduated from Wetmore High School in 1966.  She continued her studies at...

Jul 15, 2025

Marvin Eugene Strube, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home in Whiting, KS.  He was born January 19, 1943 in Horton, KS, the son of Martin H. Strube and Mary Helen (Weidman) Strube.

Marvin graduated from Powhattan High School in 1961 and Highland Community College in 1963, earning his Associates Degree.

He...

Jul 14, 2025

Jack Lee Decker, 78, of Westcliffe, CO passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, surrounded by members of his loving family, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Jack was kindhearted and thoughtful, cared deeply for his family and friends, and cherished each day God provided him.

Jack was born May 10, 1947 in Holton, KS, the...

Jul 3, 2025

Nathan Daniel Edwards, 31, of Tom Bean, TX, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born November 1, 1993 in Holton, KS, the son of Loren D. and Robyn K. (Starkebaum) Edwards.

Nathan graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 2012. He was a dump truck driver for Hammett Excavation in Dodd City, TX and was...

Jul 3, 2025

Rosemary "Rosie" Brenner, 86, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her home with family by her side. She was born July 13, 1938 in Holton, KS, the daughter of James and Ruby (Harris) Grannell.

Rosie graduated from Holton High School and attended Highland Community College.

She was a farmwife and homemaker....

Jul 1, 2025

Gina Marie Bell, 68, of Whiting, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Vintage Park in Holton, KS. She was born March 29, 1957 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of James A. Torney and Lila Nadine (Lyden) Torney.

Gina graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1976. She worked for Starkey's Inc, an Adult Disability Care...

Jun 29, 2025

David Jerome Duncan, 59, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home in Holton, KS. He was born October 26, 1965 in Wichita, KS, the son of George and Norma Rae (Watkins) Duncan.

David graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1984 and had attended Baker University.  He was a Horticulturist at Blackburn...

Jun 27, 2025

Carla Diane Clark, 58, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital ER. She was born June 15, 1967 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Phillip E. and Sharon J. (Fowler) Clark.

Carla graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1986 and from Kaw Area Tech in 1995; earning her LPN Degree....

Jun 24, 2025

Thelma "Maxine" Lewis, 99, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Onaga Community Hospital in Onaga, KS. She was born November 26, 1925 in Circleville, KS, the daughter of Harry Ross Wilkerson and Alice Irene Stephenson.

Maxine attended Circleville Grade school and graduated as Valedictorian with the class of 1943 at Circleville High...

Jun 22, 2025

Ronald M. Stous died Sunday, June 22, 2025 of acute leukemia at the age of 86.

Ron graduated from Holton High School in 1956 and attended Washburn University and Emporia State University. Ron proudly served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1959-1965. He began his insurance career with Northwestern Mutual, Bankers Life & Casualty and went...