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Samantha Sue Justice, 57, of Holton, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at her home. She was born December 13, 1967 in Holton, the daughter of Larry and Nancy Dial Justice. She graduated from Onaga High School in 1986, and received her Bachelor's Degree in finance from Washburn University. Samantha was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in
Dorothy Jean Stonebarger Tracy was born October 17, 1925, to Ed and Clara Ransdell Stonebarger. She passed away on July 14, 2025, at her home in Troy, Kansas. Dorothy married William F. Tracy on October 11, 1942, in Springfield, Missouri, he preceded her on January 7, 2011. Dorothy, being a homemaker all her life, very much enjoyed gifting pies and cakes to her many fri
June Taylor, age 92 of Auburn, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her home.Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Gene and Kathy Taylor of Auburn daughters and son-in-law Penny and Mike Petrone of Cooper City, FL, Dee Taylor of Auburn grandchildren Kelly Darren Gunter, Justin Cash, Heather Taylor, Ashlee Mike Mulroney, Kala Jake Stevens,
Winifred J. Hall, lovingly known as Winnie, 89, of Atchison, Kansas, and formerly of Effingham, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2025, at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Atchison.A celebration of Winnie39s life will be held at 200 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Cormode officiating. S
William Dennis "Bill" Bales, 80, of Muscotah Kansas, passed away on Thursday July 10th 2025. Bill, son of the late Elizabeth "Betty" amp Delbert Bales, was born March 3rd 1945 in Horton, Kansas. He spent his early life working on the family dairy farm near Muscotah and later worked in Atchison at Walmart, Country Mart, amp Orschelns.
Wanda Joan Rhodes Madsen, 98, of Hiawatha, went to be with our Lord peacefully on June 6, 2025. She is one of thirteen children born to Harry and Lillie Hegle Rhodes, on October 26, 1926 in the family home near Durham, Kansas.Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers, and three sisters.h3
Carolyn A. Becker, 82, of Seneca, died Saturday morning, July 12, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.Carolyn was born on December 4, 1942, on a farm south of Coal Creek the daughter of Raymond Leo and Rosalia Mary Strathman Becker. In 1943, her family moved to a farm east of Seneca-south of Oneida where they ran a dairy operation. Carolyn attended S
Mary Louise Erpelding Scheopner was born September 6, 1940, to Henry and Cecelia Deveney Erpelding in Atchison, Kansas. She passed peacefully on July 10, 2025. She attended St. Benedict's and Sacred Heart Grade Schools, Mount Academy High School and Mt. St. Scholastica College. She went to work for the former Schmierer39s Drug Store at 6th amp Commercial and after the flood, w
Sondra J. Carter, 83, of Elwood, Kansas passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Belleview Care Center in St. Joseph, Missouri. Sondra was born on March 15, 1942, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Wilber and P. Ferne Trotter Simmons. Sondra graduated from Elwood High School in 1960. She was a member of the Eastern Star for over 60 years and was of the Method
Cole Robert Matson, 21, of Centralia, passed away tragically in a farm accident on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. His sudden passing leaves a deep ache in the hearts of his family, friends, and the entire agricultural community who knew and loved him.Born on March 29, 2004, in Seneca, Cole was the beloved youngest son of Dan and Jennifer Meade Matson. He grew up
Larry S. Goens, 85, of Fairview, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas, surrounded by family and friends.Larry was born on May 18, 1940, to Loren and Mildred Sheets Goens in Horton, Kansas. He attended school in Fairview and graduated with the class of 1959. Larry was united in marriage to Delores
Ruby Boyd, 91, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 9, 2025 at Falls City. She was born June 27, 1934 at Peru, NE toCharles and Nellie Cooper TishnerShe married Veron Boyd on March 12, 1954 at Nebraska City, NE. He passed away June 12, 1996Ruby was raised at Peru and attended Peru Public Schools. Following her schooling, she worked for Campbell Soup in T
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 recently certified as an EMT. He was a Volunte
Matthew Wood, age 10, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on July 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born at just 29 weeks on November 25, 2014, Matthew faced life with a spirit far bigger than his tiny body. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, he spent much of his life in and out of hospitals, always bravely, and always with his mom, Caitlin Wood, by his side. Matt
Harold Eugene Estes, affectionately known as Gene, passed away peacefully at his home in Ottawa, Kansas on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. He was 93 years old.Gene was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1931, in Jacksonville, Illinois. His life was one marked by dedication, hard work, and deep love for his family and community. On
William Ralph "Bill" Reed, 86, of Winchester, died Monday, July 7, 2025 at home. He was born October 6, 1938 at Turkey Creek, KY, the son of William Homer and Dixie Louise Lockard Reed. He attended public schools in Turkey Creek and was a 1957 graduate of Belfry, KY High School. Bill made a career in Air Craft maintenance in the U.S. Army and Army Reserv
Cindy Hall, 67, of Falls City, NE, passed away July 8, 2025 at Falls City. She was born August 18, 1957 at Newburg, OR to Wayne and Doris Bachman Jackson.She married Kent Kling in 1974 at Hiawatha, KS and they were later divorced. She married Lale Hall on June 19, 1993 at Falls City. He passed away January 9, 2017.Cindy was
Faith Katherine Gilkison Smith, 84, of Foster City, California, died peacefully on July 5, 2025, after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.She was a classy lady who loved her children and grandchildren. A dedicated and doting grandmother who attended all sporting events and was a constant fixture in their daily lives throughout their childhood. Fai
As an avid believer in lists, a job well done and a task completed - J.D. has reached the ultimate conclusion on July 4, 2025, the beginning of eternity in Heaven.In his 85 years he accomplished much as he sought out and assumed responsibilities to improve and promote the area where he lived and worked. But his greatest joy was his family.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lu Keller, who departed this world with family by her side, on July 5th, 2025.Lu was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and a cherished member of the community. Born on September 5th, 1942, in Atchison, KS. She was baptized in the Methodist church as a baby, and later at age 10, baptized i
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