Obituary Listing

Dec 5, 2025

Randall "Randy" Spencer Nott, 65, of Wetmore, KS, passed away at his home, Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born April 22, 1960 in Seneca, KS, the son of Clements Claudean Sr. and Mary Francis (Chrisman) Nott.

He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1978. He learned leather work in high school and enjoyed making items for...

Dec 5, 2025

Judy Levier "Mamigwekwe" Sebo, 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home. She was born November 28, 1946 in Holton, KS the daughter of Joseph Paul and Nova (Kundiff) Levier.

Judy graduated from Marty Indian School in Marty, S.D. She worked for Sante Fe Railroad. She later earned her Dental...

Dec 4, 2025

Althea Marie (Cordell) Fordham, 95, formerly of Havensville, KS, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Eastridge Nursing Home in Centralia, KS.

Althea Marie, oldest child of Glenn Sanford and Gladys (Hickman) Cordell was born July 20, 1930 in Holly, Colorado. She attended middle school in Granada, Colorado in a school her father was proud to help...

Nov 28, 2025

Rhonda Kay Doud, 55, of Holton KS, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS after a courageous and fierce battle with cancer.  Rhonda was able to spend her final moments surrounded by her family.  She was born April 28, 1970 in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Charles Brook and Sharon Faye (Hartley)...

Nov 25, 2025

Martha "Marty" Sue Sommers, 89, of Valley Falls, Kansas, died November 25, 2025 at Colonial Village Assisted Living, Overland Park, Kansas.

She was born October 10, 1936, in Cleveland, Tennessee, the daughter of Henry and Nell May. On April 9, 1955, she married Vernon D. Sommers, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Alice Murphy...

Nov 20, 2025

Robert Lee "Bobby" Leach, Sr., 49, of Topeka, KS passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 22, 1976 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Joyce Leach. Bobby received his CNA and HHA certifications from Washburn Tech in Topeka. He worked at various nursing homes in Topeka. Bobby was an artist...

Nov 16, 2025

John Edward Davis, 88, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS. He was born August 30, 1937 on the southeast section of Banner Township west of Holton, KS, the son of Frank L. and Josephine M. (McColgin) Davis.

He graduated from Holton High School in 1955. He...

Nov 14, 2025

Pearl Stedman, 73, of Goff, KS, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home. He was born December 7, 1951 in Horton, KS, the son of Warren and Alice (White) Stedman.

Pearl graduated from Wetmore High School in 1970. He moved to Tustin, CA and worked for Steelcase Inc. for 20 years. Then moved back to...

Nov 11, 2025

Skyler Patterson Mann, 20, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice in Kansas City, MO; with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born April 19, 2005 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Adam Christopher and Pamela L. (Ray) Mann.

Skyler graduated from Jackson Heights High...

Nov 9, 2025

Richard Warren Arnold, 78, of Holton, KS passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. He was born March 31, 1947 in Holton, the son of William "Bill" and Kathryn G. (Kehler) Arnold.

Richard graduated from Holton High School in 1965. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a tire builder...

Nov 6, 2025

Beverley June Brucken, 69, of Hoyt, KS, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born March 7, 1956 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Paul Devere and Arlene Nellie (Bickford) Nott.

Beverley graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1974 and later earned her Certified Nurse's Aide and Home...

Nov 4, 2025

Robert Eugene Primm, Jr., 68, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at his home. He was born June 8, 1957 in Holton, KS the son of Robert Eugene and Delia (Brown) Primm, Sr.

He graduated from Holton High School. He proudly served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War from 1975 -1976....

Oct 30, 2025

Larry D. Baxter, 79, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, with family by his side. He was born May 5, 1946 in Plainville, KS the son of Jack Duane and Ileta Faye (McCune) Baxter.

Larry attended Stockton High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from...

Oct 24, 2025

Marilyn "Sue" Hallauer of Holton, KS, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS with family by her side. She was born January 18, 1943 (you do the math) in Meriden, KS, the daughter of Harry Alonzo and Zora Constance (Garner) Martin.

Sue graduated from Meriden High School in 1961. In her...

Oct 21, 2025

William Hanna "Bill" McCauley, Jr., 76, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS, with family by his side. He was born September 30, 1949 in Mayetta, KS, the son of William Hanna McCauley, Sr. and Betty Jane (Sinda) McCauley.

Bill graduated from Ridgewood High...

Oct 21, 2025

James William "Jim" Billings, 90, Valley Falls, KS died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Homestead Assisted Living in Topeka, KS with his daughters, grandkids & great grandkids surrounding him with love. Jim was born in Kansas City, MO on June 6,1935 to James John "J.J." Billings and Mabel Alice Garhart. He graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1953....

Oct 20, 2025

Terry Lynn Friesen, 62, of Ozawkie, KS, passed away on October 20, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS.  She was born February 8, 1963 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Donald Friesen and Florence Raub.

She graduated from Seaman High School in 1981. Terry worked at Dillion's Grocery as a deli clerk; Southwest Publishing, mailing...

Oct 18, 2025

Verda June Gharst, 84, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on October 18, 2025. She was born March 23, 1941 in Holton, Kansas the daughter of Carl E. Bradley and Eleanor E. (Bohannon) Bradley.

She had a wonderful happy childhood spent on the family farm 1 ½ miles southwest of Holton.  She attended Lower Banner...

Oct 14, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Evelyn Nusser, 95, of Holton, Kansas, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 14, 2025. She is now celebrating in Heaven with her husband, Harold, and daughters, Jan and Joyce, who preceded her in death. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and faithful servant who will be deeply missed.

Millie...

Oct 10, 2025

Wayne Francis Hochard, 93, of Wetmore, KS, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home. He was born January 29, 1932 in Corning, KS, the son of Clarence J. and Anna L. (Miller) Hochard.

Wayne graduated from Corning High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1971; earning rank as E-7...