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Feb 19, 2023

Dennis Lee Hower, 57, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away tragically in Topeka. He was born December 29, 1965 in Holton, KS, the son Warren C. and Mary M. (Todd) Hower.

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Feb 18, 2023

William Robert "Bill" Mick, 83, of Holton, KS, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at The Pines South of Holton. He was born February 1, 1940 in Holton, KS, the son of Kermit Robert and Rheva (Johnson) Mick.

Bill attended Holton Schools and later earned his GED. He proudly served in the United States Army National Guard....

Feb 3, 2023

Madene Fernkopf, 93, of Holton, KS, passed away, Friday, February 3, 2023 at Medicaloge Jackson County. She was born June 22, 1929 in Whiting, KS, the daughter of Herman and Lura Ethel (Whittle) George.

Madene graduated from Wetmore High School in 1947. She was a wife, mom, grandma and homemaker most of her life. Madene was a...

Jan 28, 2023

Paul Emory Wabaunsee, 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Plaza West in Topeka, KS. He was born September 10, 1943 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Albert Wabaunsee and Katheryn Merry Kelly.

Paul grew up in Washington State, living in Darrington and Port Angeles. After graduating Port Angeles High School in Port...

Jan 28, 2023

Betty Jean (Scheidegger) Moore, 94, of Holton, KS, died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka, with family by her side. She was born June 1, 1928 in Delia, the daughter of George and Gertie (Flanders) Scheidegger.

Betty graduated from Soldier High School in 1946. She taught 4 years in country schools in Jackson...

Jan 22, 2023

JoAnn Marie Sharp, 94, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at The Pines in Holton. She was  born November 18, 1928 in Ogden, KS, the daughter of William Joseph and Edna Louise (Thorp) Hannan.

JoAnn graduated from Riley High School in 1947 and cosmetology college in Topeka. JoAnn was a Beautician in Clay Center,...

Jan 20, 2023

Genny Lyn Fitzpatrick, 30, of Topeka, KS, passed away tragically in a home fire, Friday, January 20, 2023 along with her daughters, Peyton and Courtney Tyler.

Genny was born December 15, 1992 in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Gary Fitzpatrick and Merry (Callison) Fitzpatrick. She graduated from Holton High School in 2011 and attended a few years...

Jan 19, 2023

TOPEKA- Larry Dean Bunton, 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home. He was born January 26, 1943 in Holton, KS, the son of Cecil O. and Velma Mary Jane (Oxendale) Bunton.

Larry graduated from Holton High School in 1961 and later attended the Computer Programming Institute.

He was a...

Jan 18, 2023

Corey Alan "Kaağigasa ga" VanVleck, 34, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born August 1, 1988 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Larry A. VanVleck and Janeal Lenzini.

Corey graduated from Rossville High School in 2008. He was a laborer, currently working for Mid America Landscape. He was a member of...

Jan 15, 2023

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Page, 70, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born September 1, 1952 in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Laurence O. and Lillian G. (Bindel) Falk.

Elizabeth graduated from ACCHS in 1970. She worked in the banking industry beginning in 1976. Retiring from...

Jan 15, 2023

SANTA FE, NM- Carroll Dean Young, age 85, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. He was born September 25, 1937 in Holton, KS, the son of Melvin and Hazel Mae (Wilson) Young.

Carroll earned his GED from Holton High School in 1956. Years later he graduated from International Correspondence School,...

Jan 14, 2023

Roger Dean Bontrager, 77, of Holton, KS, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Holton Community Hospital with family by his side. He was born April 12, 1945 in Holton, KS, the son of Clayton Porter and Doris L. (Bohnenkemper) Bontrager.

Roger graduated from Whiting High School in 1963, he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball for the...

Jan 12, 2023

Gayle Lavonne Knox, 83, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her home in Holton. She was born October 28, 1939 in Salina, KS, the daughter of Lewis K. Leonard, Sr. and Emma Melvena (Burris) Leonard.

Gayle graduated from Solomon High School and attended Christian College in Columbia, MO and Kansas State University in...

Jan 11, 2023

Jack N. McManigal, 93, of Holton, KS, "cashed in his chips" on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at The Pines in Holton. He was born February 15, 1929 in Horton, KS, the son of John Wesley and Clare Evelyn (Noe) McManigal.

Jack graduated from Horton High School in 1947. He attended 3 semesters of college and numerous classes...

Jan 9, 2023

Danielle Marie Nelson, 38, of Holton Kansas passed away to be with our Lord and Savior on January 9 th , 2023, with her family at her side. Danielle is the oldest daughter of Brent and Beth Nelson born in Topeka, Kansas in August, 1984.

Danielle is survived by her devoted parents and loving sisters, Melissa Baldwin...

Jan 7, 2023

MAYETTA- Dean Edward Robinson, 91, of Mayetta, KS passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS. He was born October 11, 1931 in Holton, KS, the son of Johnie Edward and Bessie (Ray) Robinson.

Dean graduated from Holton High School in 1949. After high school Dean served his country in the United States...

Jan 3, 2023

HOLTON- Rosemary Desch, 77, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Holton Hospital.  She was born March 20, 1945 in America City, KS, the daughter of Lawrence Francis and Nellie Marie (Perry) Shepherd.

Rosemary graduated from Soldier High School and then attended Clarks Business School in Topeka, KS.  Rosemary previously resided in Topeka,...

Jan 1, 2023

Wetmore – Norma June (Haas) Bruning, 70, of Wetmore, KS passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at her home in Wetmore. She was born September 20, 1952 in Chillicothe, MO the daughter of Marvin and June (Curnow) Haas. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in Breckenridge, Missouri. Norma graduated from Washburn University with her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education....

Dec 29, 2022

MAYETTA- Michelle Lee Scheidegger, 52, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her home. She was born February 18, 1970 in Nebraska, the daughter of Michael and Sheryl (Dean) Stremmel.

Michelle graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1988, and after high school she received her certification as a CNA. She provided loving care...

Dec 26, 2022

VALLEY FALLS - Norman Russell Smith, 87 of Valley Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on December 26, 2022 with his family by his side.  He was the born the son of Charles L. and Lucille R. (Bledsoe) Smith at Valley Falls.

Norman was a farmer, stockman and dairyman all of his life.  He enjoyed farm...