Obits
Phyllis Ann (Beals) Fiedler, 64, passed peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Heritage Gardens Nursing Home in Oskaloosa.
Born March 8, 1960, in Topeka, Phyllis was the youngest of her seven siblings to mother Grace Marie (Primm) and father John James Beals
Phyllis was born and raised in Topeka,...
Kenneth Mack Varney, 75, Circleville, passed quietly on Aug. 3, 2025. Ken came from a military family and was lucky to serve with his brother Billy and his sister Sue. They were also in the Air Force.
He was drafted into the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a member of the 1st Battalion...
Linda Darlene Hale, KiWeBa, 79, Mayetta, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Sept. 11, 1945, in Topeka, the daughter of Louis and Pearl Herrick Hale.
Ms. Hale had lived for several years in Wisconsin, where she worked as a physical therapy...
Tex Richard Manuel was born Sept. 29, 1932, in the home where he currently resided in rural Havensville. Tex entered into his eternal life on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Tex was a loving husband, father, grandpa and steward of the land. Tex married the love of his...
Ashley Brooke Reichart, 41, of Topeka, formerly of Holton, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born April 2, 1984, in Winchester, the daughter of Bill Reichart and Patty Helton.
Ashley graduated from Holton High School in 2002. She...
Brent Nelson, 69, of Holton, departed this life on Monday, July 28, 2025.
He was born Dec. 10, 1955, the son of Louis “Scott” and Betty June (Proctor) Nelson.
Brent was born and raised in Holton, where he attended school and graduated with the Holton High School Class of 1974. He later earned his...
Keith Edgell Bell, 92, of Holton, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born Dec. 23, 1932, in Halls Summit, the son of Clair and Blanche “Marie” Jackson Bell. He graduated from Strawn High School in Strawn.
Keith was a U.S. Army veteran. He served 18...
William Christopher Rice, Mag-Weis, 37, Lawrence, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 5, 1988, in Lawrence, the son of Christopher Rice and Yvette Lewis.
Mr. Rice was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Native American Church.
He married Miranda Danielson...
Susan J. Beecham, 46, of Mayetta, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 unexpectedly at her home.
She was born June 9, 1979, in Emporia, the daughter of Robert L. Skidmore and Donna June (Kautz) Foye.
Susan lived most of her life in the Mayetta, Denison, Goff and Holton communities. She worked as...
James Robert Walrod, 89, of Mayetta, a beloved father, grandfather and brother, softly walked into heaven on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a long life richly filled with kindness and service.
He was born on Dec. 20, 1935, the second son of five children born to Albert and Mable (Lunden) Walrod.
Jim...
