Obits
Roland “Dean” Williams Jr., 79, of Whiting, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 4, 1946, in Topeka, the son of Roland Dean Williams Sr. and Lenamaye (Jones) Williams.
Dean graduated from Wichita North High School in 1964 and went...
Snovia Lynn Kunkleman, 43, of Holton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at Holton Community Hospital.
She was born May 26, 1982, in Tacoma, Wash., the daughter of Timothy Edwin Washington and Naomi Nadean Gallisath.
Snovia earned her Certified Nurse’s Aide and worked in healthcare most...
Jean Ellen Robinson, Hays, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, well loved in Wichita.
She was born Nov. 25, 1940, in Morrill to George and Mary Robinson. She gew up on a farm in Soldier, living a happy, simple life surrounded by loving parents and siblings. Jean went through school in Soldier and...
Charlene Rae Herbers, 75, of Holton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Onaga Community Hospital in Onaga.
She was born Jan. 7, 1950, in Topeka, the daughter of Kenneth Eugene and Deloris Irene (Schmidt) Reaser.
Charlene graduated from Denison High School in 1968 and was the homecoming queen....
Renetta B. Vaught of Mayetta passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House in Topeka on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at the age of 87 years after suffering a major stroke on Sept. 9, 2025.
She was born on Feb. 11, 1938, in a farm house near Delia, the daughter of Henry F. DeVader and Ines I. (Hladky)...
Claude Schmille, 91, Hiawatha, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
He was born Dec. 29, 1933, in Wathena, the son of Carl and Eathel Farmer Schmille. He graduated from Wathena High School and earned his associate degree at Highland Community College.
Mr. Schmille served two years with the U.S. Navy...
Guy E. Hedrick, 69, of Holton, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born Dec. 9, 1955, in Montebello, Calif., the son of Jack and Ruthanna (Dittemore) Hedrick.
Guy graduated from Highland High School in 1974. He proudly served in the United States Army...
Bruce Fund, 60, Wetmore, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 at The University of Kansas Medical Center with family by his side.
He was born March 13, 1965 in Seneca, the son of Larry and Betty Jane (Cooper) Fund.
Mr. Fund graduated from Wetmore High School in 1983. He was a heavy equipment operator...
“Dee” Durham, a cherished soul known for her loving nature and spirited zest for life, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Kan., after a brief battle with cancer. Born on March 13, 1937, in Ellsworth, Dee was a beacon of faith and love to all who knew her.
Dee, the daughter of...
Timothy Wayne Sturgeon, lovingly known as Tim, passed from this life on Sept. 23, 2025, carrying with him the same spirit and passion he shared with all who knew him.
Born on June 11, 1977, in Manhattan, Tim’s early days set the stage for a life filled with laughter, adventure and an unwavering...
