Obituary Listing

May 3, 2023

Kevin Eugene Bickford, 65, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Holton. He was born September 21, 1957 in Holton, KS, the son of Wendell Eugene and Karen Kay (McAllister) Bickford.

Kevin graduated from Holton High School in 1976. He worked for Goodyear Tire Company; retiring after over 30 years.

May 2, 2023

Anna Jean Stephenson, 90, of Smithville, MO, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born June 19, 1932 in Rushville, MO, the daughter of Nathion J. and Ruby Lee (Foote) Bolls.

Anna graduated from Onaga High School in 1950. She lived...

Apr 29, 2023

HOLTON- Howard Thomas Barnett, 88, Holton, KS, formerly of Arrington, KS, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at The Pines. He was born April 2, 1935 in Muscotah, KS, the youngest of Luther and Margaret (Thomas) Barnett.

Howard graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1952. He proudly served in the United States Army...

Apr 26, 2023

Melinda Wareham, 74, of Whiting, KS, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, as the result of a vehicle accident. She was born August 6, 1948 in Highland, KS, the daughter of Fred E. and Mary (Bechtold) Cole.

Melinda graduated from Highland High School in 1966 and had attended Kansas State University. She was a rural...

Apr 22, 2023

Elizabeth Katherine Hester, 95, passed away Saturday April 22, 2023, in Plano Texas.

Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a generous caring person who will be missed and never forgotten.

She loved her family, and she spent many precious hours with her husband, sons, and grandchildren.

Apr 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce L. Armstrong (Lofton), age 87, of Alanson, MI, announce her passing on April 20, 2023 in Marshall, MI.

Joyce leaves behind her son, David Armstrong of Alanson, MI; daughter, Donna and Mike Wygant of Battle Creek, MI; two sisters, Patricia Herbison of Cleveland, MS and...

Apr 19, 2023

David Joseph Plankinton, 74, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at University of Kansas St. Francis Campus Hospital in Topeka. He was born March 31, 1949 in Horton, KS, the son of Lee Tharp and Frances Eileen (Jensen) Plankinton.

David graduated from Holton High School in 1967. After graduation, he enlisted in 1968 in...

Apr 18, 2023

Maurice Eugene "Gene" Ball, 79, of Circleville, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home. He was born October 12, 1943 in Louisville, KY, the son of Maurice Kincheloe and Lottie (Robbins) Ball.

Before moving to Jackson County in 1984, Gene was an Aviation Ordinance for the United States Navy for over 21...

Apr 16, 2023

TOPEKA- Mary J. Pruitt, 79, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Holton and Hoyt, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Lexington Park, peacefully in her sleep. She was born May 7, 1943 in Valley Center, KS, the daughter of Elzava and Mabel (Fanning) Carter.

Mary graduated from Valley Center High School in 1961. She was owner and...

Apr 15, 2023

Ronald Vance Anderson, 90, of Holton, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at The Pines in Holton, Kansas.   He was born July 19, 1932, in Corning, Kansas, the son of Paul L. and Audrey (Hybskmann) Anderson.

Ronnie attended Holton schools and Kansas State University.  He was owner and operator of Anderson Construction Company founded by his...

Apr 9, 2023

Dale Alan Rings passed away in Sun Lakes, Arizona surrounded by family members and close friends on April 9, 2023.  He was 82 years old.

He was born in 1940 in Holton, KS, to Glen and Nell Rings.  He grew up in this small town, graduating from Holton High School.  He received a BS Degree in Business...

Apr 8, 2023

Leonella "Nelli" Ann Gilkey, 72 of Garfield, KS, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Soldier, KS. She was born July 9, 1950 in Hoisington, KS, the daughter of Leo C. and Felicitas (Ohnmacht) Meyeres. She graduated high school from Mt. Saint Scholastica in Atchison, KS.

Nelli married David Eugene Gilkey in Miami, OK. He preceded her...

Apr 7, 2023

Miguel Castro Perez, 21, of Holton, KS, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home. He was born May 8, 2001 in Joyabaj, Quiche, Guatemala, the son of Maria Castro Perez.

Miguel attended schools in Joyabaj. He had lived one year in Holton and previously in Guatemala. He was a self-employed landscaper. He enjoyed spending time...

Apr 4, 2023

Ermyl Mae Broyles, 89, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born January 19, 1934 in Silver Lake, the daughter of William Harry and Florence Mae (Cochran) Reeder.

Ermyl graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1952. After graduation her and her husband farmed in Jackson County...

Apr 2, 2023

Audrey Ann "Chah-Me-Quah" Oliver, 62, of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born September 30, 1960 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Howard K. and Melvene Lois (Matchie) Oliver.

Audrey worked for over 35 years for the City of Topeka as a Parking Control Supervisor.

She was...

Apr 1, 2023

James Walter Brown, 54, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home. He was born February 1, 1969 in Aspen, CO, the son of James Norman and Rose Marie (Sewell) Brown.

James attended Burlington High School and later earned his GED. He had lived in the Topeka community since 2014 and previously...

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...