Obits
Lee Glen Austin, 79, Holton, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at his home.
He was born Sept. 15, 1944, at Marysville, the son of Walter and Maudie Goad Austin. He attended Central Nebraska Technical College.
Mr. Austin was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the 24th Infantry Division from 1962 to...
Sallyann Goldie Strawn, 89, of Denison, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at her home in Denison.
She was born July 4, 1934, in Netawaka, the daughter of George P. and Lola M. (Streeter) Cashman.
Sallyann graduated from Wetmore High School in 1952. After high school, she worked as a seamstress for...
Wendell William Mercer Jr., 61, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, loving his family and friends.
He was born June 29, 1962, in Syracuse, N.Y., the son of Wendell William Mercer and Sharon Elizabeth (Stark).
Bill Jr. graduated from Holton High School in 1980, excelling in sports,...
Durinda “Dee” Jean Jacobson, 71, Mayetta, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at her home.
She was born Jan. 1, 1952, the daughter of Lowell D. and Helen Jean Lovett Walker. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1970.
Mrs. Jacobson was a licensed mental health technician for more than 10 years at...
Candice “Candy” Lou Moore, 72, Benbrook, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Denton, Texas.
She was born Aug. 14, 1951, in Beatrice, Neb., the daughter of Harold LaVerne Moore and Donna Jean Pike Moore. Her family lived in many towns during her childhood, and...
Glenda Lamme, 83, Holton, formerly of Topeka, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at her home.
She was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Joplin, Mo., the daughter of Glenn and Frederica Lambeth Blankenship. She had lived in Holton since 1997. She attended school in Joplin, Mo., and at Kansas State Teachers College in...
Donald Dean Wendt passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at his home in Perry, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 16, 1945, in Axtell, to Ervin and Louise (Peggy) Wendt.
Donald grew up and attended school in Denison and Holton as well as automotive painting technical college...
Curtis Edward Strawn, fondly known as Curt, 86, of Topeka, passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, with his family by his side.
Curt was born Nov. 9, 1936, to Ellis Strawn and Harriett Gile in Valley Falls. He graduated high school in Denison in 1954.
Previously, he was married to Norma Marshall. Later...
Alberta Ann Garner, 86, of Holton, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 25, 1937, in Topeka, the daughter of Henry Wallace and Anna Mary (Dietz) Pinger.
She graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Shortly after graduation she took to...
Lawrence Jerome “Larry” “L.J.” Krestine, 80, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, at Wheatland Nursing Center of Russell.
He was born Aug. 8, 1943, at Great Bend, the son of William J. Krestine Sr. and Clara M. (Zirnich) Krestine. He had been married to Anita (Gibson) and Ann (Hetzel), and later...
