Obits
Ronald P. Lee Sr., 81, Holton, died Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his home.
He was born Nov. 11, 1940, in Derby, Conn., the son of Edward and Dorothy Thomas Lee.
Mr. Lee had worked at various security companies as a security guard, most recently for STS in Topeka.
Survivors include a son, Ronald P. Lee...
Harold William “Bill” Blunt, 85, of Holton, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Stormont-Vail in Topeka.
He was born on Aug. 9, 1936, in Falls City, Neb., the son of Harold Guy and Helen Ruth (Klumb) Blunt.
He attended first thru fifth grade in Reserve and completed the rest of his schooling...
Bonnie Marie (Miller) Rouse passed away on May 5, 2022, at Meriden Kelly House.
She was born Nov. 23, 1941, in Atchison, the daughter of John J. and Pearl E. Miller. She lived in the Muscotah, Wetmore and Holton communities until she graduated from Holton High School in 1959. She moved to Topeka...
Ralph Leroy Bottom, 97, of Holton, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born Aug. 20, 1924, in the Buck’s Grove area of Jackson County, the son of Roy L. and Eva M. (Kroth) Bottom.
Ralph spent most of his life in the Havensville area and moved to Holton in...
Carolyn Melaine Schurlknight Reicherter, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2022.
Carolyn was born Nov. 2, 1944, in Charleston, S.C., the only daughter of Coit and Virgie Schurlknight.
Carolyn graduated from North Charleston High School, Charleston, S.C. Following graduation she...
Eva M. (Swecker) Loftus, 78, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital with her daughter by her side.
She was born Oct. 5, 1943, in Topeka, the daughter of Leonard and Maxine Swecker.
Eva was employed by Jostens Yearbook and ran the cover department for more than...
LaVeda Lorene Wahweotten, 83, of Mayetta, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
She was born April 18, 1939, in Delia, the daughter of Charles K. and Lillian C. (Shoptese) Thomas.
LaVeda worked for many years at Jostens Yearbook in Topeka. She was a gaming...
Hazel K. Kennedy, 99, formerly of Soldier, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at her home in Topeka.
She was born April 8, 1923, at Soldier, the daughter of Adolph and Minnie DeLap Bock. She graduated from Soldier High School in 1941.
Hazel was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton...
The silver cord is loosened (Ecclesiastes 12: 6-7) and the courageous soul of Dr. Bill Waddell has glided from the River of Life across to the Heavenly Sea. Dr. Bill, 90, of Denison, entered into eternal life to his heavenly home of Christ our Saviour on April 27, 2022 with his family at his side....
Melvin Earl Askren, 91, of Holton, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Medicalodges Jackson County.
He was born Dec. 10, 1930, at the family home, nine miles southwest of Holton, the son of Roscoe “Earl” and Jennie May (Simmons) Askren.
He attended Winding Vale School, District #20 for seven...
