Danielle Marie Nelson, 38, of Holton, passed away to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, with her family at her side.
Danielle is the oldest daughter of Brent and Beth Nelson, born in Topeka in August 1984.
Danielle is survived by her devoted parents and loving sisters, Melissa...
Gary Rudolph Smutny, 82, of Topeka, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
He was born on July 4, 1940, to the unity of Rudolph and Bernice (Bergmann) Smutny.
Gary graduated from Seaman High School and attended Washburn University. He served in the U.S....
Dean Edward Robinson, 91, of Mayetta, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Midland Hospice in Topeka.
He was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Holton, the son of Johnnie Edward and Bessie (Ray) Robinson.
Dean graduated from Holton High School in 1949. After high school Dean served his country in the U.S....
Kevin W. Caughron, 59, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
He was born March 5, 1963, in Holton, the son of Jerome R. Caughron and Connie (Leap) Chatham. He graduated from Holton High School in 1981.
Kevin worked at Goodyear for 18 years and retired from Goodyear.
Kevin married his soul...
Rosemary Desch, 77, Holton, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Holton Community Hospital.
She was born March 20, 1945, in America City, the daughter of Lawrence Francis and Nellie Marie Perry Shepherd. She graduated from Soldier High School and later attended Clark’s Business School in Topeka.
Mrs....
Charleen Kay Thomas, 83, Inman, went to her eternal home on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.
She was born July 13, 1939, in Lebanon to Clyde and Daisy (Marihughes) Herndon. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1957. Upon graduation, she moved to Topeka, where she started her career with Southwestern Bell...
Lucy Mary Korber, 98, of Meriden, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Autumn House in Topeka.
Lucy was born Jan. 13, 1924, at Farmington, Mo., the daughter of Elmer Francis and Betty Ann Thomure Govro.
Lucy was a mother, homemaker and farming wife. She was a member of Meriden United Methodist Church, the...
Galen E. “Sal” Hubbard, Na ga ha, 77, Horton, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.
He was born Nov. 3, 1945, in Topeka, the son of Chester and Mary Laclair Hubbard. He graduated from Netawaka High School and from Haskell Business School.
Mr. Hubbard was a U...
Nina G. Desbien, 78, of Bentonville, Ark., died peacefully at home on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Bentonville.
She was born on Jan. 23, 1944, in Newport News, Va.
Nina worked for the USPHS/IHS for 35 years in administration and retired in August 2005. She worked in administration in the Oklahoma Area...
Norma June (Haas) Bruning, 70, of Wetmore, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at her home in Wetmore.
She was born Sept. 20, 1952, in Chillicothe, Mo., the daughter of Marvin and June (Curnow) Haas. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in Breckenridge, Mo. Norma graduated from Washburn...