Obits
Reva Dorlene Hossfeld, 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
She was born May 2, 1938, in Horton, the daughter of John and Anna (Buddenbohm) Searles. She lived in Horton, Netawaka, Holton and more than 40 years in Topeka.
Reva was employed in the grain elevator business in Netawaka,...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly A. Sourk, who peacefully departed this world on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility.
Born on Sept. 18, 1936 in Goff, Beverly lived a life rich in love, laughter and indomitable...
Margaret N. Snyder, 85, Hoyt, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born Dec. 2, 1940, in Holton, the daughter of Clifford and Winifred Brown Brownfield. She graduated from Circleville High School in 1959.
Mrs. Snyder worked as a medical transcriptionist at St....
Roy Aloysius “Wah Sah Wok” “Bozo” Hale, 96, of Mayetta, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Midland Hospice House, as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born Oct. 19, 1929, in Mayetta, the son of Joseph P. “Shakey” Hale and Jane (Blandin) Puckkee.
Roy graduated from Circleville High...
Ernest “Ernie” Lee Keehn, 86, of Wetmore, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born April 28, 1940, in Corning, the son of Frederick L. and Mary Belle (Holt) Keehn.
Ernie graduated from Soldier High School in 1959 and later attended Highland Community...
Joseph William Matsapto, 48, of Hoyt, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 7, 1977, in Topeka, the son of Frank and Rita (Wabaunsee) Matsapto. He graduated from Highland Park High School.
Joseph was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and a former member...
Gary Gene Miller, formerly of Delia, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Blue Rapids.
He was born June 1, 1949, the son of Donald W. Miller and Ivaleu (Eakin) Miller of Delia. He attended High Prairie Grade School, Delia High School and Rossville High School.
Mr. Miller lived and worked at Twin Valley...
Michael F. Willcott, 76, of Leavenworth, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born Oct. 28, 1949, in Topeka, the son of Howard John and Bernadette (Grace) Willcott. He graduated from Immaculata High School in 1967. Michael then earned a bachelor’s degree in...
Allen E. Chase, 87, Holton, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at his home.
He was born Dec. 18, 1938, in Casa Grande, Ariz., the son of Ernest and Irene Chase Armenta.
Mr. Chase was a journey roofer in California, Arizona and Washington.
He was a member of Lakeview Faith Chapel of Holton and the...
Billie Dean Robbins, 80, Denison, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Holton.
He was born April 15, 1946, in Holton, the son of Alfred and Ida Mae Moore Robbins.
Mr. Robbins was a working musician who woked in Nashville, Tenn. He also worked at Vintage Millworks.
He was a member of the ASCAP...
