Obits
Irvin “Dale” Reed, 85, of Soldier, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, with his girls by his side.
Dale was born on Oct. 5, 1939, in Soldier to Irvin Gene and June (Anderson) Reed. A lifelong resident of the Soldier community, he graduated from Soldier High School in 1958...
Winifred “Goffy” Wabaunsee, 74, Mayetta, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
She was born Jan. 25, 1951, in Holton, the daughter of Llewellyn “Lou” and Freda J. Nozhackum Wabaunsee. She graduated from Marty Indian School in Marty, S.D.
Ms. Wabaunsee served in the U.S....
Darrel Gene Meyer, 73, of Mayetta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.
Born on Nov. 11, 1951, in Sabetha, Darrel was the beloved son of Walter Meyer and Estelle (Honeyman) Meyer.
Darrel spent his early childhood in the Fidelity community before moving to Holton at the age of five. He...
Gregory Lee Fiedler, 66, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Holton at Anew nursing home.
Born on July 7, 1958, in Holton, Greg was the second oldest of Venita Kay (Haag) and Daniel Joseph Fiedler’s six sons.
Greg was a lifelong Holton Wildcat as part of the Class of ’78 where he was...
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...
