Obituary Listing

Aug 11, 2023

Kenneth Allen Gesaman, 85, of Hiawatha, KS, formerly of Wichita, KS, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at Maple Heights in Hiawatha, KS. He was born November 18, 1937 in Morris, OK, the son of Donald Kenneth and Ruby Grace (Bannon) Gesaman.

Kenneth graduated from North High School in Wichita and attended Wichita State University and Baptist...

Aug 10, 2023

Douglas "Doug" DeLong, 73, of Eudora, KS, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born October 7, 1949 in Topeka, KS, the son of Wilbur Maurice and Edna Elizabeth (Naylor) DeLong.

Doug graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1967 and Manhattan Christian College in...

Aug 10, 2023

Joshua Daniel Penry, 38, of Holton, KS, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his home. He was born July 18, 1985 in Winchester, KS, the son of Daryl Penry and Lisa (Jenkins) Siemens.

Josh graduated from Royal Valley High School in 2004. He volunteered for the Jackson County Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry and he participated...

Aug 3, 2023

Harold R. Kolbek, 90, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at The Pines in Holton. He was born June 8, 1933 in Silver Lake, KS, the son of John Frank and Mattie May (Viles) Kolbek.

Harold graduated from Hoyt High School in 1951. He worked for Walter Bennett Plumbing and Heating for 4 years...

Jul 31, 2023

Melita "Ann" Snavely, 75, of Whiting, KS passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home. She was born October 19, 1947 in Miami, FL, the daughter of Elmer Samuel and Doretha "Richie" (Drummonds) Sands.

Ann was owner operator (alongside her husband, Dick) of Rick's Country Store and Snavely's Pub both of Whiting, KS. She had...

Jul 30, 2023

Dillan Michael Stelly, 18, of Alma, KS, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Rapid City, SD, as the result of a motorcycle accident at Sturgis. He was born November 16, 2004 in Holton, KS, the son of Michael Christopher Stelly and Jancy Dee Davis.

Dillan graduated from Manhattan High School and simultaneously earned his Heavy Diesel...

Jul 30, 2023

Ray Melvin Hottman, 93, of Holton, died Sunday, July30th, 2023, at his home in Holton. Ray was born in Hampton, Iowa, September 16, 1929, to Arthur and Anne Wilhour Hottman. He graduated from Netawaka High School in 1947. He graduated from the Northeast Kansas Technical school as a draftsman. He worked for the Pillsbury Company as a millwright retiring...

Jul 29, 2023

VALLEY FALLS- Mary Elizabeth Breitsprecher, 77, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Anew Healthcare and Rehab Senior Living in Nortonville, KS. She was born March 4, 1946 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Otto Leo and Mary L. (Boyce) List.

Mary graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1964. She worked 33...

Jul 28, 2023

Joan Joyce Radina Reichart, 84, of Tonganoxie, Kansas passed away July 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 28, 1938 in rural Lucas, Kansas in Russell County, the daughter of Frank and Minnie (Brown) Radina.

Joan graduated from Luray High School. After graduation she attended Brown Mackie School of...

Jul 27, 2023

Albert "Butch" Clark, 72, of Holton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home in rural Holton surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Vernon and Florence (Siecgrist) Clark.

Butch was a student of the last class to graduate from Denison High School in...

Jul 22, 2023

HOLTON – Gay "Floyd" Gruver, 82, of Holton, KS passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS. He was born July 14, 1941, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Paul Ramey and Dorothy Helen (Carrick) Gruver. He grew up in Indiana and graduated from high school in Pierceton, IN. in 1960.

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Jul 19, 2023

Whiting – Richard "Dick" Allen Snavely, 78, of Whiting, KS passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home. He was born May 31, 1945 in Horton, KS the son of Lee Daulph and Beulah Leona (Ohlsen) Snavely.

Dick graduated from Whiting High School in 1963. After high school, Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps....

Jul 10, 2023

Sherri Lynn Ladner, 64, of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She was born January 8, 1959 in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Allin "Dale" and Leatrice "Joy" (Hale) Taylor.

Sherri graduated from Holton High School in 1977. She worked for Jackson County for over 40...

Jul 9, 2023

Valley Falls – Kenneth "Kenny" A. Schneider, 90, of Effingham, KS, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Vintage Park in Atchison, KS. He was born April 19, 1933 in Horton, KS, the son of Gertrude Ray.

Kenny graduated from ACCHS in 1952. He proudly served in the United States Army during...

Jul 5, 2023

SOLDIER- Samuel Leroy "Sam" Keehn, 80, of Soldier, KS, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his home with family by his side. He was born March 8, 1943 in Goff, KS, the son of Frederick Henry Lawrence and Mary Belle (Holt) Keehn.

Sam graduated from Soldier High School in 1961. He proudly served in the United...

Jul 4, 2023

TOPEKA- John William "Butch" Winters, 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born August 7, 1949 in Holton, KS, the son of John and Ada Marie (Boyce) Winters.

John graduated from Holton High School in 1967, and later attended Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchison, KS, to receive his certification as...

Jun 29, 2023

Pastor Ronald Stanley Ahlgren, 76, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at his home with family by his side. Ron fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 10, 1947 in Litchfield, MN, the son of Charles Stanley and Lucille (Radunz) Ahlgren.

Ron graduated from Dassel High School in MN in 1964....

Jun 28, 2023

Lorene Lovaria (Buss) Kehler, 97, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at McCrite Plaza in Kansas City, MO. She was born June 28, 1926 in Concordia, KS, the daughter of Menno and Elma (Smith) Buss.

Lorene graduated from Concordia High School in 1943 and from Westmar College in Le Mars, IA; earning her Associates...

Jun 26, 2023

Harold L. Lewis, 95, of Mayetta, KS, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at his daughter's home, with family by his side. He was born March 2, 1928 in Balch, AR, the son of Thomas Richard and Ader Belle (Gill) Lewis.

Harold lived in the Jackson County communities since 1960. He retired from...

Jun 26, 2023

Dale Richard Morgan, 75, of Horton, KS and formerly of Whiting, KS, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Anew Healthcare & Rehab of Horton. He was born February 29, 1948 in Holton, KS, the son of Laurel Robert and Geraldine (Schuetz) Morgan.

Dale attended Whiting and Holton Schools. He served in the United States Army, stationed...