Obits
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...
Phillip E. Clark, 88, of Mayetta, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab in Rossville.
Phillip was born Dec. 24, 1937, in Marsland, Neb., the son of Howard W. and Tressie (Fiester) Clark.
Phil married Sharon Jean Fowler on Dec. 21, 1962, at First Christian Church in...
Helen Jean Kopp Harms, 97, died at home at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, Mo., on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 1 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, rural Monticello, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to service. Burial...
Marion Broxterman, 81, of Mayetta, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born June 8, 1944, at Baileyville, the son of A.J. and Helen Nolte Broxterman. He was the 10th of 14 children. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1963 and served in the U.S....
