Obituary Listing

Nov 27, 2021

Glenda K. (Marlatt) Frost was born August 15, 1947, to the parents, Raphael Marlatt and Barbara Stillman Marlatt Clinkenbeard in Leavenworth, KS.

She graduated from Nortonville High School in 1965. She married Kenneth E. Frost on June 24, 1966, at the Nortonville Christian Church.

She graduated from Cosmetology School. Her and husband Kenny were self...

Nov 23, 2021

HOLTON – Paschual "Andy" Andrew Robertson, 53 of Holton, KS passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born May 4, 1968 in Carlsbad, New Mexico the son of Samuel Jr. and Reba Nell (Thacker) Robertson. He graduated from Lubbock Monterrey High School in...

Nov 15, 2021

Carolyn Ruth Bell, 81, of Holton, KS, passed away, Monday, November 15, 2021 at Medicalodge Jackson County. She was born October 7, 1940 in Sabetha, KS, the daughter of Walter and Alice (Derr) Fund.

Carolyn graduated from Goff High School in 1958. She worked for Capper Publications in Topeka, Kansas State Bank in Holton and along side...

Nov 12, 2021

Judith Kay Baker, 57, of Holton, KS, formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at her home with her sisters, by her side. She was born August 15, 1964 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Ernest Duane and Carmen Kay (Haase) Baker.

Judith graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. She volunteered for...

Nov 10, 2021

Steven Ray "Steve" Robinson, 67, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at University of Kansas St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS. He was born October 9, 1954 in Holton, KS, the son of Robert Eugene and Katherine Mary (Welch) Robinson.

Steve attended Netawaka Grade School and Jackson Heights High School.

He was...

Nov 9, 2021

Kenneth Neil Glassel, 85, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus in Topeka. He was born June 22, 1936 in Valley Falls, KS, the son of Orville Otis and Ilene "Blanche" (Coleman) Glassel.

Kenneth graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1954. He proudly served in...

Nov 5, 2021

Jimmy Allen Robbins, 77, of Holton, KS, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born June 8, 1944 in Holton, KS, the son of Alfred J. and Ida Mae (Moore) Robbins.

In early years, Jimmy worked for saw mills in Topeka and helped his brother-in-law, Fred Stoldt and brother, Billie...

Nov 2, 2021

DENISON- Edward LeMoyne Dodson, 81, of Denison, KS, passed away November 2, 2021 at the Onaga Hospital in Onaga, KS.

LeMoyne, or Lee, as he preferred to be called, was born April 7, 1940 at Christs Hospital in Topeka, KS. The son of Carl E. and Evelyn (Buehler) Dodson.

He was a lifelong resident of...

Nov 2, 2021

Terry Lynn Meyer, 68, of Soldier, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Advent Health Care Center in Overland Park, KS. He was born April 16, 1953 in Axtell, KS, the son of Frank H. Meyer, Jr. and Mildred A. (Olberding) Meyer.

Terry graduated from B & B Baileyville High School in 1971. He worked for...

Oct 31, 2021

WETMORE– Larry Gene LaNier, 63, Wetmore, KS, passed away October 31, 2021 at his home. He was born April 17, 1958, the son of Clifford Elroy and Marjorie Maxine (Thieme) LaNier. Larry graduated from Wetmore High School in 1977.

In January of 1979, Larry was married to Linda Singer. They later divorced.

Larry is survived...

Oct 29, 2021

Gale "Butch" Owen Gakle, 61, of Holton, KS, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born February 16, 1960 in Long Beach, CA, the son of Gale E. and Erma Marie (Johnson) Gakle.

Gale graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1978. After moving to Holton, he worked for Boyd Construction for...

Oct 29, 2021

Roy Dean Murray, 70, of Soldier, KS, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home. He was born May 27, 1951 in Topeka, KS, the son of Roy Alfred and Clare Dean (Byler) Murray.

Roy graduated from Seaman High School in 1971. He lived in the Soldier Community since 2001. Roy was a certified welder. He...

Oct 24, 2021

Ronald Keith Dick, 89, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Vintage Park in Holton, with family by his side. He was born February 2, 1932 in Circleville, KS, the son of William Green and Goldie Mae (Freel) Dick.

Ronald graduated from Wetmore High School in 1949.  He proudly served in the United States...

Oct 22, 2021

Rarely in life, do you come across an individual who doesn't have a bad day.  Larry Maxwell was one of those few – his glass was always half full (sometimes with Bud Light).  He lived his life to its fullest and made those around him feel better about their lives, just because that's what he did.

Larry...

Oct 18, 2021

Slader Ray Shinn, infant son of Scott W. and Kolbie L. (Glissman) Shinn, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He was born October 15, 2021 in Topeka, KS.

Survivors include his parents, Scott and Kolbie Shinn of the home; sister, Vada Jane Shinn of the home; maternal grandparents, Michael...

Oct 18, 2021

Frances "Marie" Scheid, 98, of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at The Pines in Holton. She was born May 28, 1923 on a farm east of Mayetta, KS, the daughter of Walter Dean and Bertha Estella (Frantz) Marriott.

Marie attended South Cedar Grade School and graduated from Mayetta High School in 1942. She sold...

Oct 16, 2021

Aurora Kay "Pegsha" Knoxsah, 68, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born December 24, 1952 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Henry and Leona (Mzhickteno) Knoxsah.

Aurora was a homemaker. She was a member of Native American Church and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Survivors...

Oct 16, 2021

Tulsa, OK – Faron Lee Shoptese, 61 formerly of Topeka and Kansas City, KS passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Tulsa, OK. He was born March 4, 1960 in Dallas, TX the son of Peter Joseph Shoptese Jr. and Kathleen Mae (Ross) Pomani.

Faron attended Royal Valley High School and graduated from Bismark, North Dakota...

Oct 16, 2021

Ruby Elizabeth Bentley Behrends, 91, of Burlington, KS, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Life Care Center of Burlington. She was born January 17, 1930 in Hazlehurst, MS, the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Chancellor) Brent.

Ruby was a waitress for Willy's Café, Sharp's Diner and Hamburger Inn all of Holton. She...

Oct 15, 2021

SABETHA – Betty J. (Wendt) Kolbek, 84, of Sabetha, formerly of Topeka and Holton, KS passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Sabetha Community Hospital. She was born August 1, 1937 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Erwin R. and Louise Emma "Peggy" (Alley) Wendt.

Betty graduated from Denison High School. Betty worked many years as...