Obits
Gail A. Schmitz, 68, of Holton, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born Dec. 3, 1956, at Seneca, the daughter of George and Constance Engelken Hermesch. She attended Kelly Grade School and graduated from Nemaha Valley High School in 1974. She received her bachelor’s and...
Harold Eldon Nusser, 99, of Holton, went home to the Lord on June 18, 2025, reuniting with his two daughters, Jan and Joyce.
Harold was born to Albert and Reno (Cramer) Nusser on May 8, 1926, in Plevna. He grew up with his five siblings in Manter, where he loved playing baseball and following his...
Mary Kathryn Arnold Cady, 75, Orono, Maine, a trailblazer in athletics, journalism and military service, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, leadership and community impact. A proud Kansan (and Jayhawk!) and lifelong advocate for equality in sports...
Terry Lee “I’yan-Luta”/”PSatuk” CrossBear, 72, of Mayetta, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Medicalodges of Leavenworth.
He was born Nov. 30, 1952, in Topeka, the son of Michael “Mike” and Isabelle (Mitchell) CrossBear.
Terry attended Topeka High School and earned his G.E.D. in the Army....
Daryl Eugene Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 89.
Daryl was born on March 4, 1936, in Horton to Junius Smith and Viola Elizabeth (Schuetz) Smith. He attended St. Leo’s Parochial School and...
Carrie Ann (Zibell) Hildenbrand, 62, passed peacefully from this world on June 11, 2025, at her beloved home near Lawrence, surrounded by her adoring family.
She was born on June 20, 1962, in Holton to William “Bill” and Phyllis (Tudor) Zibell and was raised on the family farm. She attended Holton...
Donald Eugene Hrenchir Sr., 97, of Topeka, formerly of Hoyt, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Aldersgate Assisted Living Community, Topeka.
He was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Emmett. He was the firstborn son of Raphael L. and Marcella (Haug) Hrenchir, and was brother...
Galen Lee Oden, 86, of Grandview, Mo., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Galen was born on Aug. 23, 1938, in his grandparents’ home in Holton to Leslie and Helen Oden. By 1949 Galen and his family moved and settled in Kansas City, Mo. Galen graduated from...
Ronald “Ronnie” William Blackwell, 40, Holton, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
He was born on Nov. 12, 1984, in Topeka, to Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Blackwell and Mary “Cathy” Cathrine Martinez Blackwell.
Mr. Blackwell worked as a foundation repairman with Roy Uhl until his health no longer allowed....
Donna Hamlin, 89, Sun City, Ariz., formerly of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.
She was born Oct. 21, 1935, in Marietta, Ohio, to Walter and Emma (Savage) Young.
Donna married James “Jim” Max Hamlin on March 8, 1986. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2011.
Donna and Jim were...
