Obituary Listing

Jul 22, 2025

Byron James Washington-Urbano, 16, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was born February 6, 2009 in Tacoma, WA, the son of Stephen T. Urbano and Snovia (Washington) Kunkleman.

Byron was active as an incoming Junior at Holton High School. He participated in Jazz Band, International Band, football, basketball and track.

He...

Jul 20, 2025

Carol Jeanette Christian "I love you to the beach and back."

Carol Jeanette Christian, 66, lovingly known as Jeanette, passed away on July 20, 2025, at her home in Lenexa, Kansas. Born September 23, 1958 to Leo and Carol (Marshall) Bickford in Holton, Kansas, Jeanette brought warmth, generosity, and joy into the lives of everyone who knew...

Jul 20, 2025

Linda (Achten) Steinbrink, 77 of Olathe, Kansas passed away on July 20, 2025 in Overland Park, Kansas.  Linda was born March 12, 1948, in Sabetha, Kansas, to Harold Achten, Jr. and Callie (Fields) Achten.  She grew up on a farm north of Wetmore in Granada, Kansas.  She graduated from Wetmore High School in 1966.  She continued her studies at...

Jul 15, 2025

Marvin Eugene Strube, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home in Whiting, KS.  He was born January 19, 1943 in Horton, KS, the son of Martin H. Strube and Mary Helen (Weidman) Strube.

Marvin graduated from Powhattan High School in 1961 and Highland Community College in 1963, earning his Associates Degree.

He...

Jul 14, 2025

Jack Lee Decker, 78, of Westcliffe, CO passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, surrounded by members of his loving family, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Jack was kindhearted and thoughtful, cared deeply for his family and friends, and cherished each day God provided him.

Jack was born May 10, 1947 in Holton, KS, the...

Jul 3, 2025

Nathan Daniel Edwards, 31, of Tom Bean, TX, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born November 1, 1993 in Holton, KS, the son of Loren D. and Robyn K. (Starkebaum) Edwards.

Nathan graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 2012. He was a dump truck driver for Hammett Excavation in Dodd City, TX and was...

Jul 3, 2025

Rosemary "Rosie" Brenner, 86, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her home with family by her side. She was born July 13, 1938 in Holton, KS, the daughter of James and Ruby (Harris) Grannell.

Rosie graduated from Holton High School and attended Highland Community College.

She was a farmwife and homemaker....

Jul 1, 2025

Gina Marie Bell, 68, of Whiting, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Vintage Park in Holton, KS. She was born March 29, 1957 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of James A. Torney and Lila Nadine (Lyden) Torney.

Gina graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1976. She worked for Starkey's Inc, an Adult Disability Care...

Jun 29, 2025

David Jerome Duncan, 59, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home in Holton, KS. He was born October 26, 1965 in Wichita, KS, the son of George and Norma Rae (Watkins) Duncan.

David graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1984 and had attended Baker University.  He was a Horticulturist at Blackburn...

Jun 27, 2025

Carla Diane Clark, 58, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital ER. She was born June 15, 1967 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Phillip E. and Sharon J. (Fowler) Clark.

Carla graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1986 and from Kaw Area Tech in 1995; earning her LPN Degree....

Jun 24, 2025

Thelma "Maxine" Lewis, 99, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Onaga Community Hospital in Onaga, KS. She was born November 26, 1925 in Circleville, KS, the daughter of Harry Ross Wilkerson and Alice Irene Stephenson.

Maxine attended Circleville Grade school and graduated as Valedictorian with the class of 1943 at Circleville High...

Jun 22, 2025

Ronald M. Stous died Sunday, June 22, 2025 of acute leukemia at the age of 86.

Ron graduated from Holton High School in 1956 and attended Washburn University and Emporia State University. Ron proudly served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1959-1965. He began his insurance career with Northwestern Mutual, Bankers Life & Casualty and went...

Jun 18, 2025

Harold Eldon Nusser, 99, of Holton, Kansas, went home to the Lord on June 18, 2025, reuniting with his two daughters, Jan and Joyce.

Harold was born to Albert and Reno (Cramer) Nusser on May 8, 1926, in Plevna, Kansas. He grew up with his five siblings in Manter, Kansas, where he loved playing baseball and following...

Jun 17, 2025

Terry Lee "I'yan-Luta"/"PSatuk" CrossBear, 72, of Mayetta, KS, passed away, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Medicalodges of Leavenworth. He was born November 30, 1952 in Topeka, KS the son of Michael "Mike" and Isabelle (Mitchell) CrossBear.

Terry attended Topeka High School and earned his G.E.D. in the Army. He served in the United States Army during...

Jun 11, 2025

Carrie Ann (Zibell) Hildenbrand, 62, passed peacefully from this world on June 11, 2025, at her beloved home near Lawrence, Kansas, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on June 20, 1962, in Holton, Kansas, to William "Bill" and Phyllis (Tudor) Zibell, and was raised on the family farm. She attended Holton High School, playing softball, basketball, and...

Jun 3, 2025

Marje Ann Cochren (Riley) was born on July 20, 1937 and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She was the daughter of Orville Marion Riley and Doris (Noble) Riley. Marje grew up with Midwestern values of faith, family, and hard work—principles that would guide her throughout her life.

On August 7, 1955, she married William "Bill" Wayne Cochren. Together,...

May 27, 2025

Theodore Norman "Ted" Hubach, 80, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at his home. He was born August 18, 1944 in Falls City, NE, the son of Theodore J. and Lena (Griebat) Hubach.

Ted graduated from Denison High School in 1962. He worked for Goodyear Tire Company as a tire builder for over 37...

May 26, 2025

Charles Ray Gregory, 60, of Denison, KS, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at his home with family by his side. He was born on August 27, 1964, to Herbert Donald Gregory and Velma Carr Gregory. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, and graduated from Washington High School in 1982. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States...

May 26, 2025

Ruth Priscilla (Smith) Swart was born July 1st 1934 in the Sabetha Hospital to Charles (Herb) and Hulda (Thieme) Smith. Ruth passed on Monday May 26th 2025.

Ruth was baptized and confirmed at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairview, KS. She attended Morning Star country school for 1st – 8th grades and graduated from Goff High School...

May 20, 2025

Ronald Eugene Cobb, 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. He was born October 28, 1941 in Holton, KS, the son of Gilbert Barnard and Dorothy J. (Hickman) Cobb.

Ronald graduated from Holton High School in 1959. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960 –...