Obits
Mrs. Joan Lucille “JoAnn” Rezac (née Blocker), age 94, passed away on March 7, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family.
To read the full obituary or to leave a condolence message for her family, please visit www.piperfuneralhome.com
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John Henry “Hank” Dowd Sr., 77, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, with family by his side.
He was born May 22, 1948, in Hutchinson, the son of Chauncey Otto Sr. and Mary Jane (Craig) Dowd.
John attended Frankfort High School. He worked for many...
June Aleene Snavely, 78, Silver Lake, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Silver Lake.
She was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Hiawatha, the daughter of Homer H. and Alice Horn. She graduated from Hiawatha High School.
Mrs. Snavely worked in retail at Volume Shoes in Topeka and retired after working for more than...
Brandon Dean Rison, 45, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Topeka.
Brandon was born on Oct. 29, 1980, in Topeka, the son of Steven D. Rison and Sandra K. (Bernhardt) Rison. He grew up in Sabetha, Kansas, and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1999. Brandon married Martie Lawless...
Shawn Paul Leach, 56, Topeka, formerly of Holton, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
He was born Aug. 10, 1969, to Hershell and Hazel “Marie” Antill Leach.
Mr. Leach attended Holton schools.
Survivors include a sister, Gail Taliaferro, Holton; three brothers, Francis Mick and wife Kathy, Derby, Keith Mick...
Ramona Gail Branam, 73, of Williamsburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Overland Park.
She was born April 5, 1952, in Holton, the daughter of Raymond Spiker and Marjorie (Baldwin) Spiker. Ramona went to Holton High School and graduated with the class of 1970.
On Sept. 1, 1969, Ramona was united...
Jayna R. Kasson, 63, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
She was born on March 9, 1962, in Topeka, the daughter of Wayne and Joyce Kasson. She graduated from Royal Valley High School, class of 1980.
Jayna was an incredibly bright spirit who never knew a stranger. She had a rare gift for making...
Jacob “Jake” Lewis Huyett Jr. was born on July 15, 1931, and passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.
A graduate of Topeka High School, Jake proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea.
He married Carol Mize. They divorced. He later married Donna Moore.
Jake learned the art of meat cutting...
Leon E. Cramer, 85, of Holton, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Hospital.
He was born on July 13, 1940, in Holton, the son of Paul and Bertha (Wolfe) Cramer. He graduated from Netawaka High School in 1958.
In his early years, Leon worked for the Kansas Department...
Arcle Mythice Fraley Jr., 75, of Aurora, Colo., died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born June 23, 1950, in Wichita, the son of Arcle Mythice Fraley and Lillice Pennell Fraley.
Arcle proudly served in the United States Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1989. He then worked as a bus driver...
