Steve Whiteman 1948-2023
Stephen “Steve” George Whiteman, 75, of Mayetta, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born March 13, 1948, in Holton, the son of Morris George and Laura “Maxine” (Rawlings) Whiteman.
Steve graduated from Holton High School and lived his entire life in the Jackson County area. He worked as a sanitation specialist in the packing plant at Oldham’s Meat Packing in Holton for more than 25 years. Previously he worked for the Holton City Power Plant and Hills Pet Food in Topeka.
He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Mayetta United Methodist Church. Steve’s passions were 4-H and various motor sports such as circle track and drag racing. He also enjoyed attending auctions and collecting model train sets.
He married Linda Christine Gillett on May 27, 1967, in Arma. They celebrated more than 56 years of marriage.
Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; his children, Daniel W. Whiteman (Jodie) of Mayetta, Stephen S. Whiteman (Emily) of Leavenworth, Kimberly Sue Tyler (Chris) of Manhattan and Keeli Dawn Kufta (Rich) of Topeka; a stepfather, John William “Bill” Sanders (Marcelline) of Cummings; two brothers, Galen Whiteman of Olathe and John Sanders (Donna) of Topeka; seven grandchildren, Isaac, Chloe, Brock, Caleb, Zach, Ashley and Zach; along with numerous great-grandchildren.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Mark Francis Sanders.
Memorial visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Cremation will follow per Steve’s wishes.
Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Heart of Jackson Humane Society, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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