Obits
Helen Louise Williams, 94, formerly of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 4, 1930, in Holton, Helen Louise lived a life defined by kindness, compassion and resilience.
Her warm and giving spirit touched everyone who knew her. Helen...
Walter LaCosta “Lee” Flowers, 91, of Overbrook, passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born Oct. 29, 1933, in Mars Bluff, S.C., the son of Lacy Lacosta and Sallie Pearl (Streett) Flowers.
He attended the Boys Industrial School, earning his GED during his...
Boyd R. Parker, 83, of Circleville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
He was born on January 16, 1941 at Lincolnville, the son of Russell and Bertha Whinery Parker. He graduated from Wilsey Rural High School in 1959 and served in the U.S. Air Force from...
Baltie Mannell, 75, of Holton, passed away at her home in Holton on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.
She was born May 23, 1949, in Hyden, Ky., the daughter of Barry and Dora (Brown) Caldwell. She graduated in 1971 from Red Bird Mission School in Queendale, Ky.
On June 24, 1978, Baltie married Stanley J....
Martie Ann “Tahgo” Mitchell, 53, Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at her home.
She was born July 7, 1971, in Holton, the daughter of Gary and Voncile Potts Mitchell. She graduated from Royal Valley High School and attended Haskell Indian Junior College and...
Lawrence Bonjour, 94, of Onaga, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at his home where he had lived for 91 years with family by his side.
He was born June 19, 1930, at Havensville, the son of Leonard and Alice Hammerly Bonjour.
After eighth grade, Lawrence worked for neighbors on the farm and...
Ernestine “Ernie” Dougherty, 88, died unexpectedly on Dec. 18, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas. She had recently moved to Pine, Colo., after living in Lawrence for almost 10 years.
She was born Feb. 9, 1936 to Ernest R. Beverley and Mildred Kramer Beverley in Kansas City, and she lived in the Kansas City...
Richard E. Markham, 88, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in the loving care of his family.
Richard was born in Soldier on April 8, 1936, to parents Robert and Ethel Markham.
After receiving a bachelor’s degree at Emporia State College in Kansas (1958), he served in the Coast Guard...
Leo Dean “Kmo Wa” Mitchell, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at the age of 66.
Born to Alberta Nagmo Wamego of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Melvin Twin of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Leo navigated the challenges of his time with...
Mary Dell Anderson, 82, of Holton, passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka after a fierce battle with cancer. If you do not recognize that name, do not fret, you probably knew her, as nearly everyone did, as Nannie.
She was born April 28, 1942, in Mena, Ark.,...
