Obituary Listing

Apr 7, 2024

Norma Jean Mason, 87, of Valley Falls, KS passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her home with family at her side. She was born June 19, 1936, on the family farm in Pawnee County Nebraska, the daughter of Claire Francis and Daisy Bell (Cameron) Morrill.

Norma graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1954. She was...

Apr 6, 2024

Amy Lynn Harrington, 50, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 28, 1973, in Winchester, KS, the daughter of Arthur L. "Bud" and Alice Ann (Grollmes) Frakes.

Amy graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1991. She attended Kaw Area Tech School during...

Apr 5, 2024

Roxann Louise Howerton, 68, of Holton, KS, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at her home with family by her side. She was born April 3, 1956 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Milford Lewis and Beverly Ann (Campbell) Scheid.

Roxann earned her Certified Nurse's Aide and worked many years at Jackson County Nursing Home (now Medicalodge...

Apr 4, 2024

Terry Wade Sullivan, 82, of Valley Falls, Kansas died on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at F.W. Huston Senior Living Center in Winchester, KS, under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County as a result of the lung condition bronchiectasis. He was born February 8, 1942, in Valley Falls, the first-born son of John Richard and Dorothy (Laird) Sullivan.

Apr 1, 2024

Amy Marie Plankinton, 43, of Holton, KS, passed away on Monday April 1st, 2024 at her home. Amy was born in Topeka, KS, on August 4th, 1980 to Jerry Keith Trautloff and Susan Marie Larson.

Amy graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1999. Amy did online college at Bryan University becoming a Medical Office Assist. Amy was...

Mar 28, 2024

Nancy Helen Noble, 77, of Mayetta, KS, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home with family by her side. She was born July 30, 1946 in Leavenworth, KS, the daughter of Warren Melvin and Jean Eileen (Gibson) Noble.

Nancy graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1964. She earned her Registered Nursing Degree at Stormont...

Mar 23, 2024

Tina Rose "Mon-Yon" Oliver, 60, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home. She was born January 20, 1964 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Howard Kinton and Melvene Lois (Matchie) Oliver.

Tina earned her GED. She proudly served in the United States Air Force and Kansas Air National Guard for over...

Mar 23, 2024

Kenneth L. Farmer, 95, of Holton, KS. passed away at Vintage Park in Holton on March 23, 2024.  He was born August 20, 1928, the only child of James L. Farmer and Katie G. (Shupe) Farmer.  He was raised on a farm near Circleville, KS.  He attended Circleville Grade School and graduated from Circleville High School in 1946.

Mar 19, 2024

Barbara Sue Bradley, 90, of Lee's Summit, MO, formerly of Goff, KS, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. She was born November 14, 1933 in Trenton, MO, the daughter of Robert S. and Peggy M. (Clark) Johnson.

Barbara graduated from St. Agnes High School in Kansas City, KS...

Mar 18, 2024

Donna Marie Griffin, 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home after a brief illness. She was born March 11, 1955 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Harold R. and Betty Marie (Lacey) Kolbek.

Donna graduated from Holton High School. She worked as a clerk for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, cook...

Mar 18, 2024

Betty Jane Fund, 80, of Wetmore, KS, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home. She was born September 12, 1943 in Andrews, SC, the daughter of Dempsey and Dorothy Mae (Martin) Cooper.

Betty graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1962. Due to the fact her father had been disabled; Betty was able to earn her...

Mar 17, 2024

Theodore Lynn "Ted" VanDonge, 54, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Holton Community Hospital, as the result of a fall. He was born July 1, 1969 in Ft. Carson, CO, the son of Larry and Linda (Holliday) VanDonge.

Ted graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1987 and earned his Bachelors Degree in...

Mar 11, 2024

George Blaine Williams, 87, of Topeka, KS passed away March 11, 2024 in Holton, KS. He was born August 30, 1936, the son of Clinton and Charolotte (Ruhl) Williams.

He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1955 and attended Washburn University.

George worked for Southwestern Bell for almost 10 years and later worked for...

Mar 11, 2024

Shirley Irene Parison, 74, of Rossville, KS, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born July 23, 1949 in Torrance, CA, the daughter of Kenneth Orloff and Winifred Elizabeth (Spicklemeier) Howland.

Shirley graduated from Topeka High School in 1967. She worked as a Dietary Aide and cook for nursing homes;...

Mar 10, 2024

James Lester "Jim" Banaka, 78, of Netawaka, KS, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab in Topeka, KS. He was born April 17, 1945 in Holton, KS, the son of Elmer and Flora Helen (Boyer) Banaka.

Jim graduated from Netawaka High School in 1963 and attended Highland Community College for 1 ½...

Mar 10, 2024

WHITING- Bernard D. Ohlsen, 94, of Whiting, KS passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at The Pines in Holton, KS. He was born October 17, 1929 in Whiting, KS, the son of Jesse & Lucy (Richelson) Ohlsen.

Bernard graduated from Whiting High School in 1947. He was a lifelong farmer and stockman. He started Ohlsen Construction Company...

Mar 9, 2024

Vera Jane (Bear) Hinnen, 96, of Holton, Kansas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on the 9th day of March, 2024 at the Vintage Park of Holton, Kansas.

Vera was born on the family farm near Russell, Kansas on July 26, 1927. Parents were Chester Bear and Faye (Newcomer) Bear. She spent her childhood and teenage...

Mar 7, 2024

Brent William Masters, aged 70, formerly of Holton, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on August 31, 1953, at California Hospital in Los Angeles, to William (Bill) Harvey Masters and Lois Patricia (Westcott) Masters. Brent's journey was marked by zestful living...

Mar 3, 2024

VALLEY FALLS - John E. Lederer, 72, of Valley Falls, KS passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his home. He was born February 3, 1952 in Holton, KS, the son of John Edward and Effie Viola (Worner) Lederer.

John graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1970. He graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor's...

Mar 2, 2024

Larry R. Eby, 84, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Mayetta, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home with family by his side. He was born December 8, 1939 in Holton, KS, the son of Arthur E. and Mildred (Wells) Eby.

Larry graduated from Mayetta High School. He proudly served in the United States Army, during...