Obits
Charlene Rae Herbers, 75, of Holton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at Onaga Community Hospital in Onaga.
She was born Jan. 7, 1950, in Topeka, the daughter of Kenneth Eugene and Deloris Irene (Schmidt) Reaser.
Charlene graduated from Denison High School in 1968 and was the homecoming queen....
Renetta B. Vaught of Mayetta passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House in Topeka on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at the age of 87 years after suffering a major stroke on Sept. 9, 2025.
She was born on Feb. 11, 1938, in a farm house near Delia, the daughter of Henry F. DeVader and Ines I. (Hladky)...
Claude Schmille, 91, Hiawatha, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.
He was born Dec. 29, 1933, in Wathena, the son of Carl and Eathel Farmer Schmille. He graduated from Wathena High School and earned his associate degree at Highland Community College.
Mr. Schmille served two years with the U.S. Navy...
Guy E. Hedrick, 69, of Holton, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born Dec. 9, 1955, in Montebello, Calif., the son of Jack and Ruthanna (Dittemore) Hedrick.
Guy graduated from Highland High School in 1974. He proudly served in the United States Army...
Bruce Fund, 60, Wetmore, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 at The University of Kansas Medical Center with family by his side.
He was born March 13, 1965 in Seneca, the son of Larry and Betty Jane (Cooper) Fund.
Mr. Fund graduated from Wetmore High School in 1983. He was a heavy equipment operator...
“Dee” Durham, a cherished soul known for her loving nature and spirited zest for life, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Kan., after a brief battle with cancer. Born on March 13, 1937, in Ellsworth, Dee was a beacon of faith and love to all who knew her.
Dee, the daughter of...
Timothy Wayne Sturgeon, lovingly known as Tim, passed from this life on Sept. 23, 2025, carrying with him the same spirit and passion he shared with all who knew him.
Born on June 11, 1977, in Manhattan, Tim’s early days set the stage for a life filled with laughter, adventure and an unwavering...
In Loving Memory of Gary R. Steinbrink. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend.
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Gary R. Steinbrink, who died peacefully on Jan. 5, 2025 at the age of 87.
Born and raised in Horton, Gary was known for his quiet strength, deep...
Millie Eilene Marshall, 98, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 at Vintage Park in Holton. She was born Nov. 18, 1926 in French Lick, Ind., the daughter of Charley Rainey and Henrietta Miller.
Millie graduated from West Baden High School in 1944.
She was a telephone operator, a...
Ronald “Little Mo” Moore, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Delia on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 under the loving care of a team of angels from St. Croix Hospice, nurses Kirstie, Tracy and Chrissy, after a decades long battle with PAD.
Ron was born in Oswego on April 29, 1949, the son of Albert...
