Obits
Peggy Irene Long, 74, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.
Parker Price Cremations, Funerals and Receptions in Topeka is assisting the family. To view a full obituary and leave a special message for the family online, visit www.ParkerPriceFH.com
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Juanita Mae Boley, 91, passed away peacefully at home Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Salina.
Juanita was the youngest of 10 siblings. On Aug. 11, 1930, she was born at home in rural Valley Falls to John William Strawn and Luella Jane (Grahem) Strawn.
Juanita married the love of her life, Louis Raphael...
Orville Lee Dodson, 84, of Onaga, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Onaga Health and Rehab.
He was born Feb. 11, 1937, at Christ Hospital in Topeka, the son of Carl and Evelyn (Buehler) Dodson.
Orville earned his bachelor’s degree at Emporia State University and his master’s degree at...
Drusa Fay “Kikiqwah” Wabaunsee, 84, of Hoyt, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, surrounded by family at the Onaga Hospital in Onaga.
She was born March 1, 1937, in Horton, the daughter of Robert E. and Carrie (Puckee) Masquat. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. She also attended...
Billy G. Price, 73, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at his home with family by his side.
He was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Breckenridge, Minn., the son of Jess W. and Alice M. (Korth) Price.
Billy proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1971, during the Vietnam War. He worked for...
David Lewis Gilbert, 72, Holton, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at Medicalodges Jackson County.
He was born Aug. 8, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Charles and Mariemma (Gorman) Gilbert. He graduated from Springfield High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Louisiana...
Carol Lynette Gibeson, 68, Holton, died Tuesday, Sept.14, 2021 at her home.
She was born Sept. 8, 1953, in Topeka, the daughter of Evert L. and Dorothy L. Morris Gibeson. She graduated from Holton High School.
Miss Gibeson was a Certified Nurse’s Aide at Merry Manor in Holton and for many years at...
Dolores M. Brucken, 90, formerly of Soldier, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
She was born Jan. 24, 1931, at St. Benedict, the daughter of Henry and Frances Holthaus Osterhaus.
Mrs. Brucken had worked as a nurse’s aide in Seneca and later cooked for the...
James William “Jim” Baxter, 78, of Holton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born July 10, 1943, in Corning, the son of Fred J. and Lena L. (Hittle) Baxter.
Jim graduated from Goff Rural High School in 1961. He served in the Army Reserves.
He worked as a...
LaVonne Smith, 92, of Denison, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 at The Pines South in Holton.
She was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Falls City, Neb., the daughter of Paul and Lucy (Vaughn) Kelsay.
LaVonne graduated from Holton High School in 1946. She worked as a cracker packer for Sunshine Biscuits in...
