Obits
William “Billy” Raines, 73, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 25, 2026.
Known affectionately as Uncle Billy to all who loved him, Bill to his wife Nancy and Dad to their son Jacob, he was a devoted husband and father whose love was steady, gentle and unwavering. His quiet strength...
Velma Osborn, 98 of Manhattan, passed away on July 23, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
Arrangements are in the care of Irvin Parkview Funeral Home in Manhattan. A rosary will be held at Irvin Parkview Funeral Home at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30 with a visitation following from 6...
Leland E. Bailey, 77, passed away in his tractor at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He succumbed to doing the one thing he refused to give up and that is his work.
Leland is leaving behind a legacy defined by hard work and an indomitable spirit that shaped every endeavor he pursued.
Born on Oct. 11...
Teresa “Terri” Ann Gallup was born on Nov. 29, 1957, in Holton to Paul Robert Moser and Ila Rose “Rosie” Jenkins. She passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Tulsa, Okla., at the age of 68.
Terri grew up in Holton, where she attended local schools and graduated with the Holton High School Class...
Janet Lynn Crawford, 74, died Monday, July 20, 2026, at F.W. Huston Hospital in Winchester.
She was born April 20, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Walter and Elvina Turnbull Scherer. She graduated from Rosedale High School in Kansas City, earned her teaching degree at Bethel College in...
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we remember and celebrate Clifford Leroy Beard, who passed away on July 19, 2026, in Holton, surrounded by his loved ones.
Clifford was born on Nov. 1, 1951, in Axtell, to Nelson and Vonda Beard, who preceded him in death....
William (Bill) Herman Zibell, 94, of Holton, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Homestead Senior Living of Holton.
Bill was born to Theodore Walter Zibell and Nona Hilda (Dienst) Zibell on Nov. 19, 1931, in Holton. He graduated from Holton High School in 1949.
Bill farmed with his...
Angela Kaye “Jubby-Kwe” Masquat, 53, Mayetta, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home.
She was born Feb. 22, 1973, in Topeka, the daughter of Curtis P. “Nin-We” and Julia K. Harrison Masquat. She graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1991.
Ms. Masquat was an administrative manager for...
Linda Sue Rieschick, 75, of Soldier, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her home in Soldier, surrounded by her husband, children and siblings.
Linda was born on Nov. 29, 1950, to Wilford “Tommy” and Dorothy (Major) Tribble. She graduated from Soldier High School in 1968. Two...
Linda Sue “Nozheko” Tecumseh, 77, Mayetta, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
She was born May 1, 1949, in Holton, the daughter of Maxine M. Nozhackum Ramirez. She graduated from Mayetta High School in 1967 and attended Haskell Indian Nations University.
Mrs. Tecumseh...
