Obituary Listing

Jul 4, 2024

Dale John (Jake) Jacobsen, 12/5/1947 - 7/04/2024, Circleville, KS. Age:  76. Dale had been diagnosed with terminal metastatic brain & lung cancer on 12/7/2023 stemming from Colon cancer in 2021.  Dale passed peacefully at The Pines of Holton, KS. with his family by his side.  Dale had said he'd be at Holliday's 4th Of July Team Roping & sure...

Jul 3, 2024

Anita Beth Schafer, 74, of Elkhorn, NE, survived by son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Jessica Schafer, daughter and son-in-law Elisabeth and Ross Edwards, and daughter Joanna Schafer; 4 grandchildren, Elias, Jensyn, Mae and Cohen.

We bid farewell to a beloved mother and a cherished child of God. Her life, though not measured in wealth or riches, was...

Jun 27, 2024

Gary Dean Wilson, aka "Beano" and "Chief", 67, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his home, with family by his side. He was born September 30, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert Henry Wilson and Delores Pauline Pahmahmie.

Gary graduated from Rossville High School in 1974. He worked construction most...

Jun 26, 2024

Dorothy Dee Schuyler, 88, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at The Pines South. She was born March 5, 1936 in Green Ridge, MO, the daughter of James Irwin and Ethel Christine (Wade) Hile.

Dorothy graduated from Washington High School in 1954 at Piper, KS and attended Kansas University and Missouri Central State University....

Jun 24, 2024

Mary "Joann" Hefty, 94, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home with family by her side. She was born March 26, 1930, in Highland, KS, the daughter of Willis and Fern (Brenner) Acker.

Joann graduated from Highland High School in 1947. She attended Highland Community College earning her Teaching Certificate.

Jun 19, 2024

John Phillip "Pete" Christie, 77, of Grand Lake, CO, unexpectedly passed away on June 19, 2024 at Abrazo Hospital in Phoenix, AZ; with his family by his side.  Pete was born October 20, 1946 in Atchison, KS, the son of John and Virginia (Phillips) Christie and grandson of James and Nellie Christie.   He will be deeply missed by his...

Jun 17, 2024

Mary M. Mick, 75, of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS. She was born March 21, 1949 in Holton the daughter of Roy J. and Arlene (Gunselman) Moore.

Mary graduated from Soldier High School in 1968. She was a homemaker, a Crossing Guard and lunch room attendant for...

Jun 15, 2024

Kathryn A. Wahwasuck, 70, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at her home with family by her side. She was born December 18, 1953 in Maryville, TN, the daughter of Richard William and Anita Faye (Harris) Mead.

Kathryn graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1971 in Denver, CO and from Friends University in...

Jun 12, 2024

Artemis "Artie" Levas Babb Hatle, 92, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at The Pines South in Holton, KS. She was born July 7, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of James and Anna (Hohler) Levas.

Artie graduated from Topeka High School and attended college at Washburn University.

She was a...

Jun 5, 2024

Debra Irene Ketron, 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her home, with family by her side. She was born February 7, 1954 in Great Bend, KS, the daughter of Keith D. and Virginia M. (Burhenn) Richmond.

Debra graduated from Seaman High School in 1972. She worked for the Kansas Payment Center as...

Jun 1, 2024

Verlin Lee "Squirrel" Wichman passed away peacefully June 1, 2024 with his family at his side. He was born March 14, 1943 in Waterville, KS, the first child of Ernest Fredrick and Patricia Faye (Pickett) Wichman. He attended elementary school in Clay Center, Oskaloosa, and Valley Falls before his family moved to the Holton area in 1957. He graduated...

Jun 1, 2024

Leslie Eugene Gibeson, 75, of Holton, KS, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS. He was born January 26, 1949 in Topeka, KS, the son of Evert L. and Dorothy L. (Morris) Gibeson.

Leslie graduated from Holton High School. He worked for Josten's Yearbook in Topeka as a printing machine operator...

Jun 1, 2024

Bessie Elaine "Tickie" Penrod, 94, of Centralia, KS, formerly of Soldier, KS, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Eastridge Nursing Facility. She was born March 24, 1930 in Burlington, KS, the daughter of Frank Roy and Vira Althea (Boyer) Wagoner.

Tickie attended country school and graduated from Horton High School. She was a seamstress for...

May 29, 2024

CIRCLEVILLE- Dean Roscoe Teter, 76, of Circleville, KS passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 27, 1947 in Holton, KS, the son of Jay Roscoe & Aileen D. (Albright) Teter.

Dean graduated from Circleville High School in 1965. He attended college at Emporia State University, and...

May 23, 2024

HOLTON – Jennifer Dawn Monhollon, 39, of Holton, KS passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Holton Community Hospital in Holton, KS. She was born July 1, 1984 in Garden City, KS, the daughter of Randy and Rhonda (Crook) Magnison.

She graduated from Ulysses High School in 2002 and she earned her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice...

May 18, 2024

Valley Falls – John Joseph Heuertz, 84, of Valley Falls, KS passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS. He was born November 9, 1939, in Valley Falls, KS the son of Benedict Alois and Clara Louise (Seifner) Heuertz.

John graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1957. After high school, John served...

May 17, 2024

Sandra Kaye "Sandy" Gantz, 82, of Reserve, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born July 11, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William Martin and Dorothy Jean (Walker) Fredricks.

Sandy graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1959 and attended the University of Wyoming.

Alongside her husband,...

May 17, 2024

Diana Marie Fate, 57, of Holton, KS went to her heavenly home Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.

Diana was born March 30, 1967 in Elko, NV, the daughter of Homer Samuel and Ellen Josephine (Barber) Nixon. She lived in Elko until 1979. She graduated from Belleville High School in...

May 16, 2024

Jeanette Ann (Hamon) Brose, 88, of Valley Falls, KS passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Homestead Assisted Living of Topeka, KS. She was born at home on the family farm May 28, 1935 in Valley Falls, KS, the daughter of Leonard and Nellie (Oswald) Hamon.

Jeanette attended a one room school house close to her family's...

May 16, 2024

Phillip Jacob Wingender, 82, of Onaga, KS, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Medicalodge Jackson County. He was born September 24, 1941 in Leavenworth, KS, the son of Samuel A. and Lilah J. (LaBarge) Wingender.

Phil grew up in Leavenworth. He was an over the road truck driver for over 50 years....