Obits
Norman Forgy, of Havensville, better known by his stage name of “B.J.,” was called to sing in Heaven’s Choir at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016.
Born Oct. 27, 1955, to George and Georgia Forgy of Centralia, Norman is survived by two sons, Jessie Forgy, Topeka, and Jason Forgy Sr., Netawaka...
Lavonne M. Riley, 85, Holton, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at Medicalodges Jackson County.
She was born June 16, 1931, in Iola, the daughter of Arthur Edmund and Elizabeth Whipps Starr. She graduated from Welda High School in 1949 and graduated from Kansas State University in 1953 with a...
William V. “Bill” Clawson, 86, Topeka, formerly of Hoyt, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.
He was born July 28, 1930, at Chanute, the son of Samuel and Edith Johnson Clawson. He graduated from Summerfield High School in 1948.
Mr. Clawson served in...
Eldon A. Mulroy, 85, formerly of Goff, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Holton.
He was born Nov. 4, 1931, at Olpe, the son of Jerome and Geraldine Driscoll Mulroy. He graduated from Goff High School in 1949.
Mr. Mulroy served in the U.S. Air Force as a staff...
Donna Jean Hards Kerwin, 89, Delia, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at the House at Midland Care.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28 at Sacred Heart Oratory of Delia. Mrs. Kerwin will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a...
James Frederick “Jim” Sawyer, 67, of Hoyt, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016.
He was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Holton, the son of Elmer and Ellen (Guffy) Sawyer. James was a 1967 graduate of Soldier High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed with Cargill for more than 40 years,...
Floyd R. Shumaker, 83, Wetmore, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Holton Community Hospital.
He was born June 3, 1933, in Wetmore, the son of Freddie Jacob “F.J.” and Mae Christine Wittenbach Shumaker. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1951.
Mr. Shumaker served in the U.S. Navy during...
Roy E. Sewell, 97, Holton, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Medicalodges Jackson County.
He was born Dec. 13, 1918, in Kansas, the son of Hubert and May Powers Sewell. He attended country schools near Granada.
Mr. Sewell farmed in the Granada area in his early years and also worked for Ohse...
Julianne “Julie” (Daley) Stevenson, 73, of Parsons, passed away at 9:28 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at her home.
She was born Feb. 19, 1943 in Parsons, to George E. Daley Sr. and Therese (Holland) Daley. As a young girl, she grew up in Parsons, where she attended school and graduated in 1961...
Bernita M. Tate, 77, Hiawatha, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.
She was born June 28, 1939.
Mrs. Tate worked for 30 years as a CNA and CMA at several nursing homes including Holton, White Cross Nursing Home, Bethany Home, Oak Ridge Acres and Maple Heights.
She married Valentine Tate. He preceded her...
