Obituary Listing

Mar 28, 2023

Dr. Richard Alan "Rich, Doc, or Dr. Rich" Fitzgerald, 60, of Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at The Windsor of Lawrence after a courageous battle with Huntington's Disease. He was born August 25, 1962 in Mayetta, KS, the son of William Francis and Alma (Ray) Fitzgerald.

Richie graduated from Royal Valley High School in...

Mar 26, 2023

Shirley Ann (Potter) " Quish O Qua" Potts, 63, of Sabetha, KS, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Sabetha Manor. She was born January 23, 1960 in Topeka, KS the daughter of John William and Rema Julia (Wahweotten) Potter.

Shirley earned her GED and worked for Bureau of Indian Affairs in Horton for over 10 years....

Mar 26, 2023

Hye Sun Sloop, 68, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 10, 1954 in Yongdok-kun Kyongbuk-Do, South Korea, the daughter of Nam To Ho and Kwon O Son.

Sun graduated from high school in South Korea and earned some college credit in art. She...

Mar 26, 2023

Leona "Vicki" Victoria Umscheid, 77, of Perry, KS, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home. She was born September 2, 1945 in Sabetha, KS, the daughter of Leland H. & Leah F. (Spiker) Petersen.

She attended Highland Park High School in Topeka, KS. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker most of her life. She...

Mar 24, 2023

Lavon Keehn, 79, of Wetmore, KS passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born March 29, 1943 in Soldier, KS, the daughter of Leon Gerald and Eva Irene (Davis) Schreiber.

Lavon graduated from Soldier High School in 1961. She worked for United Telephone and the Jackson County Health Department visiting...

Mar 23, 2023

William "Bill" Jay Karns, 81, of Holton, KS passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Holton Community Hospital in Holton, with family by his side. He was born January 17, 1942 in Holton, the son of Neil Spencer and Ruth (Coverdale) Karns.

Bill attended Ontario Country School, and later graduated from Circleville High School in 1960. He...

Mar 20, 2023

Barbara Ann Davis, 82, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born October 14, 1940 in Welch, Oklahoma, the daughter of W.A. and Virginia (Williams) Neill.

Barbara graduated from Lane High School in Lane, KS and earned her Nursing Degree in Grove, OK....

Mar 18, 2023

David Charles Kuglin, 85, of Holton, KS, transitioned from this life to be with his Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was born August 18, 1937 in Holton, KS, the son of Paul Herman and Elsie Mary (Dick) Kuglin.

Dave attended Holton schools throughout his life, and he graduated from Holton High School in 1955....

Mar 14, 2023

James Allen Vanderblomen, 55, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Mayetta, KS, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Advena Living Home in Topeka, KS. He was born August 30, 1967 in Topeka, KS the son of James Sylvester and Elizabeth A. (Wahquahboshkuk) Vanderblomen.

James graduated from Royal Valley High School and later attended Baker University earning his...

Mar 11, 2023

LAWRENCE- Matthew Scott Gast, 22, of Lawrence, KS, formerly of Valley Falls,  passed away Saturday March 11, 2023 at his home with Good Life in Lawrence. He was born November 21, 2000 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Vincent A. Gast, Sr and Kathryn "Kathy" J. (Heintzelman) Gast.

Matthew graduated from JCN High School in 2019. ...

Mar 5, 2023

Keith D. Ferrell, 89, of Valley Falls, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka. He was born April 14, 1933 in Valley Falls, KS, the son of Ralph and Elsie (Bedwell) Ferrell.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1951 – 1955.

Keith was a Civil...

Mar 4, 2023

Vera "Jean" McConnell, 97, of Topeka, KS formerly of Valley Falls, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was an avid quilter, organ player, singer, square dancer, Valley Falls United Methodist Church Member and PEO Chapter DK, Valley Falls Member. Jean is survived by children: Karen McConnell (daughter-in-law), Lecompton, Kansas; Royce (Grace) of...

Mar 3, 2023

VALLEY FALLS- Deanna Lynn Bernauer, 60, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Osage Nursing Center. She was born March 26, 1962 in Winchester, KS, the daughter of Charles Eugene Montgomery, Sr. and Barbara Ann (Godfrey) Montgomery.

Deanna graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1980. She graduated Washburn Institute of Technology (WTI)...

Feb 28, 2023

OZAWKIE- Dr. Bruce Tillery, 62, of Ozawkie, KS, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Midland Care Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 19, 1960 in Topeka, KS, the son of Dr. Fred and Cleo Ann (Dick) Tillery.

Bruce graduated from Valley Falls High School, Kansas State University, and University of...

Feb 24, 2023

Evelyn Helen Ritchie Glissman, 83, of Valley Falls, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Kelly House of Meriden.

Evelyn was born on June 8, 1939 at the family home in Valley Falls, to Ed M. and Pearl M. Davis Ritchie.  Evelyn spent her childhood on the family farm where she developed her life-long...

Feb 20, 2023

EFFINGHAM- Deborah Sue "Deb" Schneider, 63, of Effingham, KS, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home with family by her side. She was born October 13, 1959, in Cameron, MO, the daughter of David Landon and Maryln June (Hontz) Meek.

Deb graduated from Maysville High School, Maysville, MO, in 1978. She lived most of her...

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.

Visit Obituary

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...