Obits
Dr. Donald D. Griffiths, of Holton, went to be with the Lord in his new home, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
He was born on March 12, 1932, to Robert Raymond and Hilma Westberg Griffiths, in Baileyville.
He spent his younger years growing up in the rural areas of Frankfort and Vermillion in northern...
Linda Lee (Patterson) Wenger, 73, of Wetmore, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at her home.
She was born Nov. 2, 1951, in Horton, the daughter of Joe W. and Alice M. (Poos) Patterson.
Linda graduated from Whiting High School in 1969 and attended a couple years at Vo-Tech.
She was a data entry...
Edward (Eddie) Newlin Hinkle, 97, of Foreman, Ark., passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at St. Michaels Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.
He was born Aug. 15, 1928, in Powhattan, the son of George Blane and Della Faye (Newlin) Hinkle.
Eddie graduated from Wetmore High School in 1946. He proudly served...
Linda Sue Campbell, 66, of Circleville, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at her home.
She was born Oct. 25, 1958, in Pittsburg, the daughter of Carl and Vida Coester Toney. She graduated from Girard High School in 1976.
Linda was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Holton...
Anna Louise (Fernkopf) Wilhelm, 75, of Holton, passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Topeka.
She was the oldest child of Louise (Schlodder) and Clyde Fernkopf, born on Dec. 19, 1949, in Holton and raised near Circleville. On Sept. 4, 1970, she was united in marriage to Virgil Wilhelm in Idaho...
Glen David “Jr” Curtis Jr., 83, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at his home with family by his side. He was born Sept. 12, 1942 in Holton, the son of Glen David Curtis Sr. and Buelah Gwendolyn (Scheidegger) Curtis.
Mr. Curtis served in the United States Army from May 1968 to August 1969 during the...
Allen Dale Abel, 81, of Holton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 at Crestview Nursing Home in Seneca. He was born Aug. 13, 1944 in Holton, the son of Argel Dale and Elva L. (Cain) Abel.
Allen graduated from Circleville High School in 1962. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1964-...
Tamara “Tammy” Kay Graff, 54, of Holton, passed away on Sept. 10, 2025. She was born on Nov. 24, 1970, in Holton, the daughter of Bruce Cox and Deborah Davies.
Tammy was a devoted wife, proud mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. A gifted athlete, she was a standout in both...
Charles B. Rickel, 97, Mayetta, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at The Pines in Holton.
He was born June 11, 1928, at Hoyt, the son of Dennis and Harriett Woodhead Rickel. He graduated from Hoyt High School.
Mr. Rickel was a farmer and a stockman. He also operated Rickel Construction.
He married...
Elliot “Mwewegishek” Masquat, 47, Mayetta, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Midland Hospice in Topeka.
He was born Aug. 15, 1978, in Topeka, the son of Curtis P. “Nin We” and Julia Harrison Masquat.
Mr. Masquat was the caretaker of the Buffalo Pen for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and helped in...
