Obits
Shirley Ann (Potter) “Quish O Qua” Potts, 63, of Sabetha, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Sabetha Manor.
She was born Jan. 23, 1960, in Topeka, the daughter of John William and Rema Julia (Wahweotten) Potter.
Shirley earned her GED and worked for Bureau of Indian Affairs in Horton for more...
Mary Lee Stephens, 86, of Seneca, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Oakley Place of Seneca.
Mary was born on Sept. 29, 1936, in Goff, the daughter of William Ward Sourk and Mary (Capsey) Sourk. She married Norman Lee Stephens on Aug. 14, 1955, in Goff. Norman passed away on April 9, 2011, in...
Lavon Keehn, 79, of Wetmore, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
She was born March 29, 1943, in Soldier, the daughter of Leon Gerald and Eva Irene (Davis) Schreiber.
Lavon graduated from Soldier High School in 1961. She worked for United Telephone and the...
William “Bill” Jay Karns, 81, of Holton, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Holton Community Hospital in Holton, with family by his side.
He was born Jan. 17, 1942, in Holton, the son of Neil Spencer and Ruth (Coverdale) Karns.
Bill attended Ontario Country School, and later graduated from...
Floy Layne Swanagan, 86, formerly of Holton, passed away at her home in Topeka on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Layne, as she was known to friends and family, was born in Wichita on Nov. 8, 1936.
Layne was an avid reader and spent as much time as she could studying the Bible and books on theology. She...
Lillian M. Zimmerman, age 89, of Sabetha, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.
Lillian was born on Oct. 1, 1933, in Sabetha, to Lloyd and Caroline (Watts) Bien. She grew up in Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High School. On March 17, 1950, Lillian...
David Charles Kuglin, 85, of Holton, transitioned from this life to be with his Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
He was born Aug. 18, 1937, in Holton, the son of Paul Herman and Elsie Mary (Dick) Kuglin.
Dave attended Holton schools throughout his life, and he graduated from Holton High...
Michelle Renee Nicol, born Dec. 9, 1964 in Gladbrook, Iowa, left this world for her next adventure on Sept. 23, 2022.
A perfect wife, wondrous mother and grandmother, she was a mother to all who knew her. She would build a nest and food for anyone anytime. Her kind voice, wondrous laugh and loving...
Clyde C. Eisenbarth, 83, of Corning, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Life Care Center of Seneca.
Clyde was born on Jan. 4, 1940, the only child of Cyril and Thelma Thoren Eisenbarth. He grew up in the Corning community and attended Rose Hill Country School. He attended Corning High School and...
James Allen Vanderblomen, 55, Topeka, formerly of Mayetta, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Advena Living Home in Topeka.
He was born Aug. 30, 1967, in Topeka, the son of James Sylvester and Elizabeth A. Wahquahboshkuk Vanderblomen. He graduated from Royal Valley High School and later attended...
