Obits
Melvin LeRoy Mosher, 76, of Odessa, Mo., formerly of Holton, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs. Mo.
He was born Sept. 15, 1946, in Greeley, Colo., the son of Frank and Margaret M. (Bacon) Mosher.
Melvin graduated from Briggsdale High School in Briggsdale...
Anna Jean Stephenson, 90, of Smithville, Mo., formerly of Holton, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo.
She was born June 19, 1932, in Rushville, Mo., the daughter of Nathion J. and Ruby Lee (Foote) Bolls.
Anna graduated from Onaga High School in 1950....
Norma C. Luebbe, 68, rural Mayetta, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her home.
She was born Dec. 31, 1954, in Topeka, the daughter of Howard and Florence Feik Ritchey. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1972.
Mrs. Luebbe was a retired licensed practical nurse.
She was a member of St....
Howard Thomas Barnett, 88, Holton, formerly of Arrington, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at The Pines.
He was born April 2, 1935, in Muscotah, the youngest of Luther and Margaret (Thomas) Barnett.
Howard graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1952. He proudly served in the...
Melinda Wareham, 74, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, as the result of a vehicle accident.
She was born Aug. 6, 1948, in Highland, the daughter of Fred E. and Mary (Bechtold) Cole.
Melinda graduated from Highland High School in 1966 and had attended Kansas State University. She...
Susan “Sue” Jean Barta Philbrick, 69, Wichita, died Friday, April 21, 2023.
She was born July 31, 1953, in Pittsburg, the daughter of Mary Katharine Harris and Edward Hugo Barta.
Survivors include a daughter, Carrie Dawn Philbrick; siblings, Sharon Katharine Zibell and husband Bill Stolzenberger,...
Cole Walker passed suddenly from this world into heaven on Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend and devoted boyfriend whose death has forever changed the lives of those who loved him. He was 21 years old.
Named Timothy Cole Morris Walker, in honor...
Dr. Kenneth R. Riley passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the age of 85 as the result of challenges associated with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born April 30, 1937, in Holton to Minnis and Dorothy (Kaul) Riley, Ken graduated from Holton High School in 1955. Proud to be a “Holton Blue Blood,” he played...
Jeffery J. “Jeff” Booth, 61, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at a Topeka hospital.
Jeff was born Dec. 13, 1961, at Emporia, the son of James C. and Jo Anne (Whittington) Booth. Jeff lived in the Lebo community until 1970 when he and his family moved to the Delia community after Melvern Lake...
Helen V. Robson, 91, formerly of Holton, went to be with her Heavenly Father and family members for her everlasting life on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born Nov. 6, 1931 at Harveyville, the daughter of William and Leoti (Mundy) Shaw.
Helen graduated from...
