Obits
Gayle Lavonne Knox, 83, Holton, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at her home.
She was born Oct. 28, 1939, in Salina, the daughter of Lewis K. Leonard Sr. and Emma Melvena Burris Leonard. She graduated from Solomon High School and attended Christian College in Columbia, Mo., and Kansas State University...
Roger Dean Bontrager, 77, of Holton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Holton Community Hospital with family by his side.
He was born April 12, 1945, in Holton, the son of Clayton Porter and Doris L. (Bohnenkemper) Bontrager.
Roger graduated from Whiting High School in 1963; he enjoyed...
Jack N. McManigal, 93, of Holton, “cashed in his chips” on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at The Pines in Holton.
He was born Feb. 15, 1929, in Horton, the son of John Wesley and Clare Evelyn (Noe) McManigal.
Jack graduated from Horton High School in 1947. He attended three semesters of college and...
Darlene Hall, 86, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022.
Darlene was born Dec. 31, 1935, in Holton, the daughter of Leon and Laverne (Kling) Dial. She graduated from Holton High School in 1954 and received a Registered Nurse degree in 1956 from Stormont-Vail School of Nursing.
Darlene was...
Jason A. Seematter, 32, Hoyt, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born April 17, 1990, in Overland Park, the son of James and Marsha Flach Seematter. He graduated from Royal Valley High School.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta....
Danielle Marie Nelson, 38, of Holton, passed away to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, with her family at her side.
Danielle is the oldest daughter of Brent and Beth Nelson, born in Topeka in August 1984.
Danielle is survived by her devoted parents and loving sisters, Melissa...
Gary Rudolph Smutny, 82, of Topeka, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
He was born on July 4, 1940, to the unity of Rudolph and Bernice (Bergmann) Smutny.
Gary graduated from Seaman High School and attended Washburn University. He served in the U.S....
Dean Edward Robinson, 91, of Mayetta, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Midland Hospice in Topeka.
He was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Holton, the son of Johnnie Edward and Bessie (Ray) Robinson.
Dean graduated from Holton High School in 1949. After high school Dean served his country in the U.S....
Kevin W. Caughron, 59, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
He was born March 5, 1963, in Holton, the son of Jerome R. Caughron and Connie (Leap) Chatham. He graduated from Holton High School in 1981.
Kevin worked at Goodyear for 18 years and retired from Goodyear.
Kevin married his soul...
Rosemary Desch, 77, Holton, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Holton Community Hospital.
She was born March 20, 1945, in America City, the daughter of Lawrence Francis and Nellie Marie Perry Shepherd. She graduated from Soldier High School and later attended Clark’s Business School in Topeka.
Mrs....
