Obituary Listing

Nov 8, 2022

Topeka- Rose Pauline (Kuhnert) Martin, 98, of Topeka, KS and formerly of Jefferson County, KS passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. She was born February 12, 1924 in Doniphan County, KS the daughter of Paul Robert and Alma (Scholz) Kuhnert. Rose attended schools in Doniphan County, KS.

Rose along with her...

Nov 7, 2022

Walter "Ray" Wright, 84, of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born November 22, 1937 in Plevna, KS, in a heavy winter storm. His parents, Floyd and Otillia (Nusser) Wright, welcomed the baby boy into their family of three girls. (two more were added later).

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Nov 1, 2022

Velma Catherine Morris, 78, of Rossville, KS and formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Oakley Place of Rossville. She was born April 2, 1944, the daughter of Bernard A. Niehues, Jr. and Alfreda Teresa (Kramer) Niehues.

Velma's most recent employment was as a Retirement Benefit Specialist for KPERS where she worked...

Oct 29, 2022

Annette Marie (Soto) Wahquahboshkuk, 57, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born December 25, 1964 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Wallace Leon Wahquahboskuk Sr. and Olivia K. (Marshno) Wahquahboshkuk.

Annette attended Royal Valley schools. She was a care-taker for others in her own home....

Oct 26, 2022

Joseph Edward Richard Darling, 79, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at his home. He was born May 26, 1943 at the Claremore Indian Hospital in Claremore, OK, the son of Marcell Joseph and Cherie Adair (Cochran) Darling.

Joe graduated from Central High School in Tulsa, OK and attended Oklahoma State University and Northeastern...

Oct 25, 2022

Jack Perry Tharp, 87, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at The Pines in Holton, with family by his side. He was born January 6, 1935 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Lee Earl and Ida Mae (Halcombe) Tharp.

Jack earned his Bachelors of Science Degree from Pittsburg State College and his Master...

Oct 23, 2022

VALLEY FALLS-Evalena Aloma "Eva" Fox, 75, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born July 8, 1947 in David City, NE, the daughter of Eulis and Alice M. (Hill) Staggs.

Eva attended David City High School. She lived over 40 years in the Valley Falls community...

Oct 22, 2022

Barbara J. Tosh, 94, Olathe, formerly of Valley Falls, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Cedar Lake Village in Olathe surrounded by her family who loved her very much. She was born June 21, 1928, in Nortonville, KS, the daughter of Lloyd and Gladys (Congrove) Martin. Barbara attended schools in Nortonville and was a farmer and teacher her...

Oct 16, 2022

Ellen "Dittamawen" McKinney, 80, of Soldier, KS, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at her home, with family by her side. She was born November 27, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Jack B. and Mona (Wilson) Fair.

Ellen earned her G.E.D. and later her Certified Nurse's Aide Certification.

She married Dan "Ke-so-kwah" McKinney...

Oct 14, 2022

HOLTON- Crystelle Beth Barnett, 85, of Holton, KS, formerly of Arrington, KS, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born January 18, 1937 in Cummings, KS, the daughter of Arthur and Louise (Ebbrecht) Gilkison.

Crystelle graduated from ACCHS in 1954.  She grew up in the Brush Creek Community. Since...

Oct 13, 2022

HOLTON – Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Gilliland, 84, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at The Pines in Holton, with his wife by his side. He was born January 26, 1938 in Topeka, KS, the son of Roy Albert and Stella Imogene (Tutt) Gilliland.

Kenny graduated from Netawaka High School in 1956. He served in...

Oct 10, 2022

Jeannie Marie Howley, 54, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at her home with family by her side. She was born September 20, 1968 in Wisconsin, the daughter of David and Georgia (O'Bennick) Perry.

Jeannie graduated from Highland Park High School in 1986. She attended Haskell University, Baker University and earned her Master's Degree...

Oct 10, 2022

Richard David "Dave" Loveall, 79, of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born November 14, 1942 in Kansas City, KS the son of Richard Beverly "Bev" and Mary Frances (Gillette) Loveall.

Dave graduated from Washington High School in 1960, in Kansas City, KS and from Kansas State...

Oct 9, 2022

Esther Lucille Ideker, 92, of Whiting, KS, was taken to be with the Lord Sunday, October 9, 2022 at The Pines South in Holton, KS, with family by her side. She was born June 19, 1930 in Netawaka, KS, the first child of Otto and Elsie Stuenkel Brandt. Esther was baptized, July 6, 1930 and renewed her baptismal vow...

Sep 30, 2022

Donald Richard Montgomery, 82, of Soldier, KS, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Medicalodge Jackson County. He was born December 1, 1939 in Bowling Green, KY, the son of Gilbert and Stella (Cassidy) Montgomery.

Don proudly served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 28 years in 1993; 12 years as active duty and 16...

Sep 27, 2022

Loretta C. "Lori" Darveaux, 67, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at her home with family by her side. She fought a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Lori was born September 20, 1955 in Kimball, NE, the daughter of Leland C. and Marlys (Long) Derr.

Lori graduated from Valley Falls High School in...

Sep 20, 2022

Manny Hector Moser, M.D., 87, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS. He was born November 27, 1934 in Horton, KS, the son of Dr. Roy Hector and Ada Merle (Cozad) Moser.

Manny graduated from Holton High School in 1952 and earned 29 track medals. He attended one...

Sep 20, 2022

DELIA- Dwayne Charles Barber, 55, of Delia, KS, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Campus. He was born August 19, 1967 in Holton, KS, the son of Willis Lee and Julia Ann (Cook) Barber.

Dwayne graduated from Rossville High School in 1985. He was a heavy equipment operator for road...

Sep 20, 2022

Charles Francis "Chuck" Clowe, 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born October 31, 1931 in Circleville, KS, the son of Jesse C. and Myrtle (Abel) Clowe.

Chuck graduated from Wetmore High School in 1949 and attended Kansas State University for 2 years. He...

Sep 15, 2022

Leo Joseph Grollmes, 87, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at FW Huston Senior Living Center in Winchester, KS. He was born April 8, 1935 in Seneca, KS, the son of Paul Frederick and Helen B. (Gudenkauf) Grollmes.

Leo graduated from Valley Falls High School. He proudly served in the United States Army...