Obits
Michael C. “Mike” Kelly, 72, of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Jan. 25, 1954, in Topeka, the son of Paul and Mildred (Haverkamp) Kelly. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1972 and later...
Sarah Jane Hurt, “Mnis-Wettno-Kwe,” 42, Topeka, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
She was born Feb. 19, 1984, in Topeka, the daughter of Samuel Hurt and Sharon Belair.
Sarah was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Drum Religion.
She...
Dianne Walker, 80, of Mayetta, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
She was born Aug. 6, 1946 in Wisconsin.
She married Harold Walker on Oct. 4, 1997. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2026.
Survivors include her sons, Mark Boeselager, Matthew Boeselager and Jason Boeselager and their wives;...
Ina G. Bryan passed away on July 30 at her home in Kansas City.
Ina was born June 6, 1938, to Charlie and Opal Pittenger.
She spent her childhood in the Soldier area and graduated from Soldier High School.
Ina married Richard Bryan of Holton and they raised their two children in Kansas City.
Ina is...
Patricia Ann “Dolly” Smith, 91, of Holton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, with family by her side.
She was born Nov. 24, 1934, in Soldier, the daughter of Virgil and Edna (Ewing) Burnett.
Pat graduated from Soldier High School in 1952. She was a...
Paul Richard Marsh, 52, Holton, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.
He was born Dec. 1, 1973 in San Bernardino, Calif., the son of Richard and Lynn Ann Benway Marsh. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1991 in California and in 1998, he...
Clifton “Wasato” John Wabaunsee, 45, Topeka, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.
He was born March 6, 1981, in Holton, the son of Richard Wabaunsee and Peggy C. Romero.
Mr. Wabaunsee worked for Joe Conroy Contractors as a concrete finisher in Topeka.
He...
Ellen Kay Wallis, 83, Overbrook, passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
She was born on June 21, 1943, in Holton, the daughter of Noel “Bill” Dickinson and Gene James.
Ellen grew up around Holton, graduating from Whiting High School in 1961. After college she...
Delores Ann “Kademkokwe” Maines, 67, Mayetta, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at her brother’s home in Topeka.
She was born Oct. 9, 1958 in Holton, the daughter of Frank E. and Elizabeth Rice Maines. She graduated from Chilocco High School.
Miss Maines worked at Oldham’s Meat Packing for many years...
Ella May Bahret, 62, Holton, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
She was born Oct. 2, 1963, in Onaga, the daughter of Blair Eddy and Carol Elder Bahret. She attended grade school in Havensville and graduated from Onaga High School in 1982.
Miss Bahret worked at the Golden Acres Nursing Home in Onaga,...
