Obits
They say the best things come in small packages, and Willora “Jane” Lacey was the living proof. Jane was a tiny lady with a personality that could fill the entire state of Kansas.
On May 11, 2026, Jane completed her journey in Holton, the same town where her story began on Aug. 9, 1935. While she...
Orville Joseph Hutfles, 88, of Holton, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka, surrounded by his family.
He was born June 29, 1937, at Kelly, the son of Harry and Agnes Huerter Hutfles. He graduated from Kelly High School in 1955 and served in the U.S....
Karen Sue Bontrager, 86, formerly of Holton, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at home in Valley Center.
Karen was born Oct. 13, 1939, in Topeka to Allan and Mabel (Smith) Pollock. Karen grew up in Holton and graduated from Holton High School in 1957.
On Oct. 20, 1957, Karen married Jerry...
Matthew Wayne Howell, 54, of Horton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by family.
Matt was born Nov. 3, 1971, to Doyle W. and Julia A. Howell in Lexington, Neb. He spent his life living in various parts of Nebraska and Kansas, settling in Horton to be close to his...
Fredrick L. “Fred” Zeller, 86, Holton, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.
He was born May 14, 1939, in Valley Falls, the son of Charles Pete and Mae E. Coleman Zeller. He graduated from Denison High School in 1957.
Mr. Zeller worked for Goodyear Tire...
Russell “Russ” James Schuetz, 74, of Holton, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home with family by his side.
He was born Nov. 19, 1951, in Horton, the son of James L. and Virginia “Ginger” (Jordan) Schuetz.
Russ graduated from Horton High School in 1969. He was a letter carrier for the...
Robert Lee Dolezilek, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Bob was born on Aug. 11, 1948, in Rossville, the son of Frank and Cecilia (Besta) Dolezilek. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1966.
Bob met Diana Morford after high school and they were...
Gary Lee Moulden, 90, formerly of Everest, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Homestead Assisted Living in Holton.
He was born July 14, 1935, in Goff, to Carl Sr. and Alma (Jones) Moulden. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School.
While working in a...
John Allen “Otis” Kerr, 58, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home.
He was born Feb. 29, 1968, in Holton, the son of John Dennis and Margaret Mary (Teetzel) Kerr.
Otis attended Holton High School and while there, also enrolled in Vo-Tech’s Auto Body program, graduating from...
Harold Edward Walker was born Oct. 4, 1941, at Holton to Christopher J. and Mildred (Walsh) Walker. He passed from this life on March 23, 2026, in Panama City, Fla.
Harold graduated from Mayetta High School in 1959 and attended St. Benedict’s College, Atchison. He served six years in the United...
