Obits
Doris Jean Hutting, 95, Circleville, formerly of Lenexa, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Holton Community Hospital.
She was born Dec. 14, 1924, in Madison, Wisc., the daughter of William J. and Margaret Anderson Pick. She graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1943 and from Michigan State...
Ronda Lynn Marsh, 50, of Holton, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at her home. She had many health complications.
She was born June 15, 1970, in San Bernardino, Calif., the daughter of Richard and Lynn Ann (Benway) Marsh.
Ronda graduated in 1988 from Rialto High School in Rialto, Calif. She later...
Norma Jean Armstrong, 93, formerly of Reserve, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2020, at Medicalodges Jackson County in Holton.
She was born July 12, 1926, in Louisburg, one of four daughters born to Charles Simmonds and Hattie Marie Hansen. She grew up in Louisburg where she attended school.
Norma...
Willard Ivan Duffield, 85, of Hoyt, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at The Pines South.
He was born Feb. 15, 1935 in Hoyt, the son of Brice C. and Laura (Bolz) Duffield.
Willard graduated from Denison High School in 1953. He was a lifelong farmer and stockman. Willard was a member of the...
Dennis Leroy Alley, 68, Holton, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Midland Hospice in Topeka.
He was born Feb. 17, 1952, in Holton, the son of Roy and Mildred Duffy Alley. He graduated from Holton High School in 1970.
Mr. Alley was a truck driver and cattle trader.
Survivors include a daughter, Reva...
Charles Brandon Ellis, 32, Topeka, died Monday, June 29, 2020, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born Aug. 14, 1987, in Topeka, the son of Gerald W. Ellis and Lori A. (Larkin) Ellis. He graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 2005.
Survivors include his father, Gerald Ellis, Topeka...
Gevin Hill, 56, of Mayetta, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born on Feb. 21, 1964, at Denver, Colo., the son of John Hill and Karen Kruse.
Gevin was preceded in death by both parents. Left to cherish his memories are Verna Potts, wife; two daughters, Charon...
David Roy Baum, 55, of Holton, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at his home with family by his side. David fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born Jan. 15, 1965 in Topeka, the son of Robert Phillip and Carol Ann (Finn) Baum.
David graduated from Holton High School in 1983...
Donald Dean Morris, 83, Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020.
Don was born July 2, 1936, in Topeka, to Clement and Vina Burgett Morris, graduating from Seaman High School in 1954. He served our country for six years in the Kansas National Guard.
On May 2, 1959, Don and Molly Jones were united...
Brian Kirk Gaskell, 41, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
He was born on Sept. 11, 1978, in Hiawatha. Brian grew up in Horton, attending Horton High School for three years before completing his GED and diploma as an adult. He spent several years traveling and working. He...
