Skyler Mann 2005-2025

Skyler Patterson Mann, 20, of Holton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Kansas City, Mo., with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 19, 2005, in Lawrence, the daughter of Adam Christopher and Pamela L. (Ray) Mann.

Skyler graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 2023. She also ran on the Jackson Heights Cross Country team. After high school, Skyler attended Colby Community College on a rodeo scholarship.

Sklyer’s true passion and love was riding horses, especially barrel racing and roping. She enjoyed her internship at Stephenville, Texas, which is known as the rodeo capital of the world.

She is survived by her parents, Adam and Pamela, of the home; a sister, Christina Strader (Dalton) of Circleville; a brother, Samuel Mann (Brehnan Davis) of Holton; grandparents, Jerry and Diana Ray of Holton, Sam Mann and Beverlye Brown of Kansas City, Mo., Pat MacRae of Eudora and Bob and Linnae Custer of Lawrence; a niece, Harlei; a nephew, Wyatt; beloved horses, Zeta and Pepper; dog, Gambler; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jackson Heights Cross Country, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave the family a condolence, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)