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Thomas Wilson Heath, 83, of Wathena, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025.Born on August 30, 1942, in Mound City, Missouri, Tom was the beloved son of the late Harry H and Vergene G Heath. His life was a vibrant tapestry woven with dedication, passion, and an extraordinary ability to connect with people. Tom built a distinguished
Shane Michael Stone, 56, of Atchison, KS, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Amberwell Atchison, KS.Funeral service will be 1030 AM, Monday September 22, 2025, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. Johnathan Schultz officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison, KS. The family will receive friends from 30
John Paul Wahwassuck Jr. III, 56, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS.He was born December 20, 1968 in Holton, KS the son of Johnnie Paul Wahwassuck Sr. II, and Roberta Stella Lucei. He graduated from the Kickapoo Nation High School. He earned his Heavy Equipment Operator License from Beloit, K
Donald Floyd Merz, 57, of Horton, Kansas, passed away suddenly while at work at the Sac and Fox Casino, on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1968, at the Horton Hospital, the son of Floyd and Karen Ford Merz. After Don graduated from Horton High School in joined the U.S. Army National Guard. Don worked in th
Marlo Kay Parker "Wassee" was born on June 12, 1977, in Mitchell, South Dakota the daughter of Frank and Nora Jessepe Parker. She was 48 years old and passed away in Horton, KS on September 17, 2025. She loved her family very much especially her kids, she was so full of life and forced her way into people's hearts which made h
Billy Joe "Bill" Boyett, 69, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born August 21, 1956 in Topeka Kansas, the son of Howard J. and Faye J. Stachelbeck Boyett.Bill graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1975. Bill often spoke with pride of how important it was to know his family roots
Longtime farmer and stockman Robert D. Jeffers, of rural Highland, joined his wife and other deceased family members in the early morning hours of September 18, 2025. He was 92 years, 9 months, and 10 days YOUNGBob, as he was known to family and friends, was born near White Cloud, KS, December 8, 1932 one of two children born to Robert Lloyd and Mabel Sch
Dr. Donald D. Griffiths, of Holton, KS, went to be with the Lord in his new home, Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born on March 12, 1932 to Robert Raymond and Hilma Westberg Griffiths, in Baileyville, KS.He spent his younger years growing up in the rural areas of Frankfort and Vermillion in northern Kansas, attending grades 1-5 at Victory School, 6-8 grades at Farra
Philip Mark Wolters, age 59, of Atchison, Kansas, died September 15, 2025. Mark was born on July 12, 1966, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Philip Maur Wolters and Roberta Besette Wolters. He was a graduate of Maur Hill Prep, class of 1984. He enjoyed Boy Scouts growing up, Troop 255, and achieved his Eagle Scout. Mark found the love of his life, Joanne Hurst, and the
Kathleen F. "Kate" Clary Lafferty passed away September10, 2025.Kate was born on October 8,1939 to Boyd and Emma Murphy Clary. Kate attended all 12 years in the Troy school system graduating in 1957. She lived in Tallahasee Florida working for Howard Johnsons. She then moved to California working in hospitality. In 1981 she joined the Marriott Internationa
Helen Patricia Lutz Birkinsha, 78 of Atchison, KS, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Vintage Park Assisted Living, Atchison, KS.The Memorial service will be at 200 PM, Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, with Rev. William Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friend
Beverly "Babe" Jean Koopman, 91, of Falls City, Nebraska passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Falls City surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1933, at home in rural Union County, South Dakota to
Glen David "Jr" Curtis, Jr., 83, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at his home with family by his side. He was born September 12, 1942 in Holton, KS, the son of Glen David Curtis, Sr. and Buelah Gwendolyn Scheidegger Curtis.Jr proudly served in the United States Army from May 1968 to August 1969 during the Vietnam War and 4 years for Army National G
Vera L. Updike, 83, of Falls City, NE, passed away September 11, 2025 at St. Joseph, MO. She was born April 13, 1942 at Madison, WI to William and Dorothy Tuschen West.She married Kenny Updike on May 20, 1975 at Ralston, NE.Vera was raised in Madison and graduated from Madison East High School in 1960. Following graduation, she worked at Oscar Mayer. She then enlist
Allen Dale Abel, 81, of Holton, KS, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Crestview Nursing Home in Seneca, KS. He was born August 13, 1944 in Holton, KS the son of Argel Dale and Elva L. Cain Abel.Allen graduated from Circleville High School in 1962. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1964 - 1969 during the Vietnam War, earning rank
Roma Lea Hervey, 90, of Sabetha, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.Roma was born on August 16, 1935, in Sabetha, Kansas, to William Ralph Bauman and Ollie Emma Marthaler Bauman. She grew up in Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1953. After graduat
Albert L. Lippold, 92, of Falls City, NE, passed away September 4, 2025 at Falls City. He was born August 14, 1933 at Falls City to Joseph and Julia Bauman Lippold.He married Betty Kirkendall on December 28, 1953 at Rulo, NE. She passed away May 17, 2002.Albert enlisted in the United Sates Army on July 23, 1953 and served in the European Theater in Germany. He was h
Lisa Weiland passed away September 3, 2025 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO. She was born May 27, 1965 to Donald and Patricia Koelliker Nigus in Hiawatha, KS. Lisa attended Midway-Denton High School, Class of 1983 and Vo-Tech, 1984. She married Terry Weiland on August 1, 1987 in Bendena, KS where they lived since 1983.L
John Ronald "Ron" Michals, age 82, passed away on August 26, 2025 with his wife of 41 years and two daughters by his bedside. Ron lived in Port St. Lucie, Florida, moving from the Detroit area after retiring from his 40-plus year career with General Motors. While he loved Michigan and spent weekends and summers boating on Lake Charlevoix and playing golf at Boyne Country Club in northern Michi
Thomas Raymond Zeltner, 79, of Overbrook, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born on January 16, 1946, in Huron, Kansas, the son of Bernard and Bertille Wohletz Zeltner. Tom owned and operated his own car repair shop, Tom39s Auto Repair in Topeka, Kansas for years. He just
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