Robert “Bob” Steve Giles Jr., 71, Topeka, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.
He was born Feb. 11, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Robert Sr and Irene Toth Giles. He attended high school in Toledo and continued his education with night classes,...
Christina Ann Tatum, 52, Holton, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born Jan. 24, 1972, in Sanford, Fla., the daughter of John Ed Leach and Patricia Ann Scott Tatum. She graduated from Deltona High School in Florida and attended Highland Community College.; Ms...
James K. “Scottie” Scott, 95, Topeka, formerly of Holton, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Rolling Hills Assisted Living in Topeka.
He was born April 13, 1928, in North Bend, Neb., the son of Henry P. and Agnes R. Feala Scott.
Mr. Scott served in the military during the Korean War, earning the rank...
Dorothy I. Kester, 78, Hoyt, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at her home near Hoyt.
She was born Nov. 23, 1945, in Paola, the daughter of Dewey and Laura Bumgarner Sampson. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1963.
Mrs. Kester had worked in various agencies for the State of Kansas for 27 years....
Bonnie Elaine Deinlein, 73, of Holton, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at The Pines in Holton.
She was brought into this world on Aug. 23, 1950, at Keene, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Turner) Gleason.
Bonnie married the love of her life, Robert E. Deinlein, on June 29, 2015, in Topeka. He...
Vernon “Sam” Blair Bahret, 61, of Silver Lake, transitioned from this life to eternal life in heaven surrounded by his loving family, one day shy of his 62nd birthday.
Sam was born on Jan. 13, 1962, in Onaga to parents Blair Eddy Bahret and Carol Ann (Elder) Bahret. It was a very lively household...
Estella R. Pagel, 94, of Holton, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at Vintage Park in Holton.
She was born July 30, 1929, south of Wetmore, in her grandmother’s home, the daughter of Clyde Patton and Ethel Mae (Trapp) Ely.
Estella attended Hazel Row Grade School, graduated from Wetmore High School...
Martha May DeLay, 96, of Holton, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Holton, surrounded by her family.
She was born Nov. 18, 1927, in Lexington, Mo., the daughter of Andrew J. and Katie May Grahn Mark. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1945.
Martha...
Beverly Ann Bohnenkemper Baxter (Bev), 81, of Holton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Aldersgate Nursing Home, Topeka, after a long struggle with illness.
She was born May 22, 1942, in Holton, the daughter of Harlan and Faye Bontrager Bohnenkemper. Bev graduated from Whiting High School in...
Raymond Leroy “Ray” Beatty, 77, of Holton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City.
He was born Jan. 1, 1947, in Topeka, the son of Alvin Leroy “Bud” and Dorothy Mae (MacArthur) Beatty Burget.
Ray graduated from Holton High School in 1965. He worked for the...