Barbara Carleen Denny, 86, of Soldier, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Onaga Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born Jan. 30, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Barney L. and Katherine (LaRochelle) Perdue.
Barbara had lived in the Soldier community since 1988 and previously in Denver,...
Eldon “Bud” Stoldt, a long-time resident of the state of Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, in Richardson, Texas.
Bud is survived by his daughter, Brenda Miller; her husband, Larry Miller; his sister, Wilma Ross; his grandson, Nicholas Miller; his granddaughter, Noel Shinkle and her...
Jacquelyn Ann Shea, 81, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
She was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Paxico, the daughter of Melvin and Beulah Vern (Schumaker) Shutter.
Jacquelyn graduated from Topeka High School in 1957 and completed dental hygienist school. In her...
Roger F. DeVader passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, 2020, at the age of 72 years. He had been battling cancer.
Roger was born in Holton to Henry and Ines DeVader. He attended school in Jackson County and later joined the U.S. Navy, where he served as an electrician on submarines....
Vera Lucile Shaw was born Sept. 10, 1916, near Valley Falls, the daughter of Melvin Earl and Ida Mae “Summerfelt” Irwin. She passed away April 24, 2020, at the Holton Community Hospital at the age of 103.
She attended Pacific Rural School and graduated in 1934 from Valley Falls High School as the...
Walter Franklin Kathrens Jr. (Frank) passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 87 with his family present. He had just celebrated his 87th birthday with 30 family members in attendance.
Frank was the son of Walter Franklin...
Dr. Terry Lee Harter, 62, of Holton, beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2020, after a brief illness.
He was born in Humboldt, Neb., on June 17, 1957, the son of Eugene and Sally (Anderson) Harter. He attended elementary school in Onaga and...
Herman “Junior” Zwahl, 95, of Wetmore, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Sabetha Manor.
He was born in Wetmore on Sept. 24, 1924, the son of Herman H. and Maggie M. (Hall) Zwahl. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1942.
After graduation, Junior was employed by the railroad that ran through...
Richard “Rick” D. Spencer, age 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his home in Topeka.
Rick was born July 11, 1956, in Topeka, the son of Harold and Donna (Allensworth) Spencer.
Rick grew up in the Hoyt area, attending Royal Valley High School. He worked throughout northeast...
Stuart R. Schultz Jr. of Cataract, Wisc., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 17, 2020, at the age of 76 years.
He was born to Stuart Sr. and Hazel (Hendrickson) Schultz of Kasota, Minn.
He attended St. Peter High School and from there enlisted in the Navy and served six years. Stuart...