Ted VanDonge 1969-2024
Theodore Lynn “Ted” VanDonge, 54, of Holton, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Holton Community Hospital, as the result of a fall.
He was born July 1, 1969, in Ft. Carson, Colo., the son of Larry and Linda (Holliday) VanDonge.
Ted graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1987 and earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology at Emporia State University. He was a chief court service officer for the Second Judicial District in Holton.
He was a member of Soldier Christian Church, K-16 Quail Forever and an instructor for Hunter’s Education for the State of Kansas.
Ted married Melissa Watts on June 18, 1994, in White Cloud. They celebrated more than 29 years of marriage.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa, of the home; his parents, Larry and Linda VanDonge of Soldier; two daughters, Rilee Steinlage (Marcus) of McLouth and Kortnee Van Nest (Torin) of Manhattan; three brothers, Tim VanDonge (Kristan) of Salina, Dave VanDonge (Rachel) of Dover, Ohio, and Dan VanDonge (Angie) of Basehor; a grandson, Max Steinlage; his fathers- and mothers-in-law, Jim and Jackie Watts of Highland and Donna and Joe Commins of Holton; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be held at a later date at the Soldier Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to K-16 Quail Forever, 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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