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Diana Linn Davis, 56, Valley Falls, died unexpectedly May 11, 2023, at her home.She was born Sept. 4, 1966, at the Holton Hospital, the daughter of Jack and Linda West. She was a 1984 graduate of Holton High School and attended Washburn Technical School. She was a medical transcriptionist and was employed by an association of medical doctors in Topeka until she was diagnosed with
David Jan Collins passed from this life, leaving it a better place, on May 14, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Jan was born to John L. Collins, Jr. and Winifred Morley Collins on October 8, 1946, spending his youth on the family farm located north of Highland where the Collins family had resided since 1856. Jan grew up in a close, extended family. His paternal
Doreene F. Deatherage Whetstine, 90, of Troy, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her home. Doreene was born on February 15, 1933, in Agency, Missouri to Paul and Audrey Riley Deatherage. Doreene graduated from Agency High School a
Wilmer C. ldquoBudrdquo Rials, 80, of Elwood, Kansas passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home. Bud was born on March 2, 1943, in Lawrence County, Mississippi to Thomas Jefferson and Quilladell Moak Rials. He served in the U.S. Navy d
Clayton James Strahm, 89, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.Clayton was born on September 13, 1933, on the family farm northwest of Sabetha. He was the third of four children born to Alphia and Lena Hartter Strahm. He attended National School in rural Nemaha County, Kansas. In 1956, Clayton was dra
Dolores Louise Martin, 85, of Atchison, KS died on Tuesday evening May 16th, 2023, at her daughter- home in Atchison, KS.Funeral services will be held at 1130 am on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 1000 to 1130 am on Mon
Alfred LeRoy Strader, 84, of Sabetha, Kansas, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha. LeRoy was born in Frankfort, Kansas on July 4, 1938, to Alfred Nelson Strader and Hazel Mae Catlin Strader. After leaving high school, LeRoy joined the Armed Forces of the United States. During his 6-year assignment, LeRoy spent most of his deployment in Ge
Damion L. Koch, 59, of Baileyville lost his battle against cancer on May 16, 2023 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital.Damian was born on September 8, 1963, in Seneca, to Joseph and Mary Mueting Koch. Damian attended BampB school and graduated in 1982. He was committed to helping his father with the farming and dairy operation. He was employed with Steve Stallbaumer Construct
Sharon Irene Honea Horn, 76, of Kingman, AZ, passed away May 11, 2023. She was born in Falls City, Nebraska on October 24, 1946 to John and Lelia Honea, and was the youngest of five children. Sharon attended Falls City public schools, graduated from Topeka High School, and later attended Highland Community College and Washburn University.Sharon married Norman Horn i
Sister Mary Kathryn Mary Kevin Taylor, OSB, 96, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kans., died Friday, May 12, 2023, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Wednesday, May 17, at 1030 a.m.h3 style"margin-left
Esther Elizabeth Jensen Blandin, 88, formerly of Horton, Kansas passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 14, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas.She was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota to Andrew and Alice Gentry Jensen. She attended school in Okabena, MN. and graduated from Wi
On May 13, 2023 Robert ldquoBobrdquo Glenn Myers, 75, of Muscotah, Kansas, took his last breath on Earth and first breath in Heaven.Bob was born on November 9, 1947 to Juanita and Delmar Heppard in Atchison, Kansas. After Bob graduated from Atchison High School in 1965, he went on to study business at Highland Community College. In 1968, Bob met Carolyn at Atchison Assembly of
Thomas William ldquoBillrdquo Simmons, 93, of Troy. Kansas passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Vintage Park, Hiawatha, Kansas. Bill was born on May 5, 1930, in Highland, Kansas to Robert and Cecil Gibson Simmons. He was a member of the Troy Christian Church. Bill worked for Dolesse Brothers Concrete Company in Wichita, Kansas. Bill married Wanda Le
Glenda Lou Bottorff, 88 of Lancaster, KS died on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home in LancasterPrivate family graveside services and burial will be at a later date in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS. The body has been cremated and no public visitation or services will be held according to her wishes. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church and ma
Victoria Rose quotSaageshkoquaquot Castro, 72, Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Horton, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.She was born on January 20, 1951 in Pawnee, Oklahoma the daughter of Leonard Castro and Minnie Sacquat. She attended the Chilocco Indian School and the Riverside School in Oklahoma. Victoria worked for th
Jack Bontrager, 92, of Whiting, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Holton Community Hospital. He was born December 6, 1930 in Wetmore, KS, the son of John Wesley and Edna Lenora Porter Bontrager. Jack earned his G.E.D. and proudly served in the United States Army during the K
Dora M. Cross, 81, of Centralia, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 1030 a.m. at the Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic Church. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 900 a.m. at Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic Church will rosary being prayed at 1000 a
Melvin LeRoy Mosher, 76, of Odessa, MO, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at St. Mary- Medical Center in Blue Springs. MO. He was born September 15, 1946 in Greeley, CO, the son of Frank and Margaret M. Bacon Mosher.Melvin graduated from Briggsdale High School in Briggsdale
Mary Lou Reich, 94, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan. She was born May 24, 1928 in Topeka, KS,The daughter of Harold W. and Mildred Ellen Fisher Ratz.Mary Lou graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1946 she lived in Valley Falls for many years, remodeling multiple homes, until moving t
Sarah Sue English, 70, died peacefully Friday March 31, 2023, at home surrounded by family.Sarah was born Oct. 15, 1952, in Kansas City, KS to Rita H. English and William J. English and graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School, 1970. She earned a BS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. She subsequently obtained an MS degree in Environmental
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