Obits
Verda June Gharst, 84, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
She was born March 23, 1941 in Holton, the daughter of Carl E. Bradley and Eleanor E. (Bohannon) Bradley. She had a wonderful happy childhood spent on the family farm 1½ miles southwest of Holton. She...
Mildred “Millie” Evelyn Nusser, 95, of Holton, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 14, 2025. She is now celebrating in Heaven with her husband, Harold, and daughters, Jan and Joyce, who preceded her in death. She was a loving mother, grandmother and faithful servant who will be...
Gerald E. McDougal, 93, of Havensville, was born on July 19, 1932, in Corning, the son of Joseph and Bethel (Jones) McDougal. He entered into his eternal life on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at 7:11 a.m. in Onaga.
He was a member of the Havensville Christian Church and the American Legion.
Gerald spent...
Wayne Francis Hochard, 93, of Wetmore, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at his home.
He was born Jan. 29, 1932, in Corning, the son of Clarence J. and Anna L. (Miller) Hochard.
Wayne graduated from Corning High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1971, earning rank as...
Jeanette Crystal Urista, “Shew In,” 64, Horton, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Amberwell Hospital in Hiawatha.
She was born Oct. 3, 1961, in Holton, the daughter of James and Aletha Jean Masquat Hale.
Ms. Urista had worked at different nursing homes as a certified nurse’s aide and for Deffenbaugh...
Stacey Lynn Wilhelm, 44, of Mayetta, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, Oct. 6, 2025, in the comfort of her own home after a hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1981, in Marysville, the daughter of G.N. and Jeannie Battke Hardman.
Stacey worked at Big Mike’...
Bruce Evans Rose of Junction City passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at home.
He was born on Aug. 2, 1947, to Malcolm E. “Jack” Rose and Doris Elizabeth (Highfill) Rose at the Holton Hospital in Holton. He lived in Holton his entire childhood until his high school graduation in 1966. He spent a...
Bryce Barkley Moore, 86, died Aug. 28, 2025, in Kansas City.
He was born July 2, 1939, in Horton to Harry and Jetta Moore. Surviving siblings are Sam Moore, Marion Moore, and Becky Stauffer. Deceased siblings are Nancy Schirmer and Jarry Moore.
Bryce graduated from Holton High School in 1957 and...
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...
