Obits
Joan Darlene Schiffbauer, 81, of Holton, passed away on June 2, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center, surrounded by family. She faced a long and brave battle with cancer with amazing strength and grace.
Born on July 10, 1943, to Joaquin and Hazel Alvarnaz, Joan spent her early years and...
Doris Irene Hill Winters, 102, Fullerton, Calif., formerly of Holton, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home.
Doris was born on a farm near Holton to John and Harriet Fricker Hill on Nov. 22, 1922. Doris attended a one room country schoolhouse for grades K-8, many times riding to school on her...
Nikki Wing Lampinen, 53, Topeka, died Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born July 13, 1971, in Holton, the daughter of Gary and Donna Fowler Shafer.
Mrs. Lampinen had worked in the medical field all her life.
She married Donald Wing in 1992. He preceded her in...
Theodore Norman “Ted” Hubach, 80, of Mayetta, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his home.
He was born Aug. 18, 1944, in Falls City, Neb., the son of Theodore J. and Lena (Griebat) Hubach.
Ted graduated from Denison High School in 1962. He worked for Goodyear Tire Company as a tire builder for...
Ruth Priscilla (Smith) Swart was born July 1, 1934, at the Sabetha Hospital to Charles (Herb) and Hulda (Thieme) Smith. Ruth passed on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Ruth was baptized and confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fairview. She attended Morning Star country school for first through eighth...
Charles Ray Gregory, 60, of Denison, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home with family by his side.
He was born on Aug. 27, 1964, to Herbert Donald Gregory and Velma Carr Gregory. He grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Washington High School in 1982. Following graduation, he enlisted...
Mary Lou Spencer, 96, of Topeka, passed away peacefully, accompanied by family, on May 18, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living.
A private family gathering has taken place as was Mary Lou's wishes. She will be at rest in the Mount Hope Mausoleum.
For full obituary please visit www.penwellgabeltopeka....
Mary A. Ray, 75, Abilene, died Jan. 8, 2025, in Lenexa.
She was born July 31, 1949, in Holton, the daughter of Frank and Alice Patterson Sanderson. She graduated from Holton High School in 1967 and attended Emporia State University.
Mrs. Ray worked in civilian service for the U.S. Army Department...
The life of Beverly Ann (Richard) Kennedy began on June 5, 1947, in Topeka. She was the daughter of Donald and Helen (Besta) Richard. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1965.
She married Tom Kennedy on Sept. 18, 1971, in Holton. Together they celebrated 53 years of marriage and had two sons....
Cindy Lynn Bottle, 81, of Canon City, Colo., formerly of Holton, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, in Colorado.
She was born March 8, 1944, in Fort Riley, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Worth) Hirsch.
Cindy graduated from Golden High School in 1962 and she attended Colorado State University. She...
