OBITUARIES
Bryce Leland Grecian
Apr 13, 2023
Bryce L. Grecian was born April 27, 1959 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington. His parents were Max and Dolores Grecian. Bryce passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Bryce attended Finch Elementary, Glover Junior High and was a graduate of Shadle Park High School, class of 1977.
He accomplished becoming an Eagle Scout...
Theda Louise Wolford
Apr 9, 2023
Theda Louise Wolford, 96 of Hartford, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Emporia Presbyterian Manor.
She was born February 2, 1927 in Ottumwa, Kansas the oldest of seven children of Leonard and Opal Summa Siebuhr. Theda attended Hartford High School and graduated with the Class of 1945.
Theda married the love of her life, Billie Stanton Wolford on August 12, 1945...
Sharon Lee Hoover
Apr 8, 2023
Sharon Lee Hoover, 77, passed away Saturday, April 8. 2023 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado.
She was born July 1, 1945 in Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Stuart Clyde and Iola Blanche Barnett Cowan. Sharon attended Reading High School and graduated with the Class of 1963.
Sharon married the love of her life, William “Bill” Hoover on December 1,...
Lowell Howard Graham
Apr 2, 2023
LeRoy- Lowell Howard Graham, 82 went to be with Lord at home on April 2, 2023 with his family around him. He was born March 28, 1941 at his parents’ home in rural LeRoy. He went all 12 years of school at LeRoy schools. He graduated from LeRoy High School in 1959. He then went Allen County Community College and...
Jeffery Dean Fellers
Apr 2, 2023
Jeffery Dean Fellers, 54, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his home in Emporia.
He was born December 31, 1968 in Emporia, Kansas the son of Glenn Dale and Ellen M.
Korbe Fellers. Jeff attended Waverly High School and graduated with the Class of 1987.
Jeff worked at Dream Homes in Lebo in the years following graduation. In 1991 Jeff took a...
James Ralph Wallace
Mar 29, 2023
James Ralph “Jim” Wallace, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Topeka V.A. Hospital. He had been at home near Lebo until two weeks prior to his death when he moved to the V.A. Community Living Center. He fought a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born July 17, 1946 in El Dorado, Kansas the son of Leo...
Jimmy A. Flowers
Mar 20, 2023
Jimmy A. Flowers, 82, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home in Eudora.
He was born on February 27, 1941 in Nowata, Oklahoma the son of Herbert L. and Bonnie L. Thorpe Flowers.
On May 25, 1959, Jimmy entered the United States Air Force. Jimmy proudly served his country until receiving a honorable discharge on April 9, 1964.
He had worked...
Winnie Kincheloe Seeman
Mar 19, 2023
Winnie Seeman, 105, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Peterson’s Assisted Living in Osage City.
Winnie Belle Kincheloe was born January 6, 1918 in Mayview, Missouri, the daughter of Phillip and Eunice Marie (Welliver) Kincheloe. She graduated from Higginsville High School in Higginsville, Missouri. She served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII.
She was joined in marriage to James...
Rettie Rose Doan
Mar 17, 2023
Rettie Rose Doan ,76, of Lyndon, Kansas passed away peacefully March 17, 2023 with family by her side. She was born February 1, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas to Fred and Rettie (Smith) DeVosha
Rettie met the love of her life Richard in 1964, they were united in marriage on May 10, 1965. Shortly after, they settled down and had their...
Eldon Ray Croucher
Mar 13, 2023
Eldon Ray Croucher, 71, of Osage City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS.
Eldon was born on July 2, 1951 in Emporia, KS to Kenneth Leon and Delpha Maye Butterfield Croucher. He grew up in Osage City, KS, graduating from Osage City High School in 1969.
Eldon was truly a jack-of-all trades, working...
Jerry Couch
Feb 26, 2023
Jerry J. Couch ,88, passed away early Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia.
He was born September 24, 1934 in Chillicothe, Missouri the son of William and Susie (Denney) Couch. Jerry attended Chillicothe High School and graduated with the class of 1952.
Following high school he took a job with a highway construction company which led him to...
Adele M Boljack
Feb 25, 2023
Adele M. Bolejack, went to be with her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, February 25, 2023. She was 94 years old.
Adele, was born October 7, 1928, in Wheaton, Kansas, at her parents home, Fredrick William August Stelter and Marie Louise Teske Stelter.
On April 26, 1952 she was married to Adryn Buford Bolejack at the Christian Church In Ottawa,Kansas. Adryn, passed...
Georgia J. Rush
Feb 24, 2023
Georgia J. “Nita” Rush, 95, of Topeka, a long time resident of Eskridge, Kansas, passed away February 24, 2023.
She was born August 18, 1927 in Paxico, Kansas the daughter of George and Inez Miller Lietz. In 1941 Nita moved to Eskridge to attend high school. She lived with several area families until her parents could get moved to Eskridge. Nita...
Kenneth R. Allan
Feb 22, 2023
Kenneth R. Allan, 93, passed away late Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home in Emporia, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 25, 1929 in Melvern, Kansas the son of Richard “Dick” and Edith Criqui Allan. Kenny spent the majority of his early life in and around Melvern. He lived with his family in California before returning to Melvern...
William John Thomas
Feb 21, 2023
On February 21, 2023, John walked into the open arms of Jesus with his final earthly breath and a brief smile as I believe he heard “Welcome home my good and faithful servant!”
William John Thomas was born November 30,1951 to William M Thomas and Agnes P Thomas in Emporia, KS. He was the youngest of five siblings. He loved growing...
Philip Woodbury George
Feb 12, 2023
Philip Woodbury George, beloved husband, dad, papa & great grand-papa, as well as respected stockman & proud WW II veteran, passed away peacefully & ascended into eternal life, while in the presence of family, on Sunday morning, February 12, 2023, at the age of 101. He was welcomed at the Gates of Heaven, by his parents & three siblings, as...
Billy D. Greenwood
Feb 11, 2023
Billy Dean Greenwood 93, passed away early Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Holiday Resort in Emporia.
He was born May 21, 1929 two miles west of Madison, Kansas, the son of Albert E. and Lydia M. Mackey Greenwood. Billy attended Madison High School and graduated with the Class of 1948.
He was joined in marriage to Anna Mae Goodsell on October 5,...
Gary L. Lindbloom
Feb 10, 2023
Gary L. Lindbloom, 79, Topeka, transitioned to his eternal life Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Eskridge Kansas, the third son of Wilford and Eileen (Pearson) Lindbloom. He attended Miller grade school, Rapp Country school and was a 1961 graduate of Osage City High School. In high school, Gary played basketball and was active in...
Roxanne Marie Thomas
Jan 27, 2023
Roxanne Marie Thomas, 67. passed away Friday evening at her home south east of Lebo with her family gathered around her.
She was born May 20,1955 in Moundridge KS to Eldo and Letha Ediger of Inman, KS. She and her older sister, Barbara, and younger brother, Wes, had many happy times on the farm. Roxanne attended Turkey Creek grade school and...
Beaux Alexander David Cannon
Jan 25, 2023
Beaux Alexander David Cannon, 4 months old, passed away at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
Beaux was born September 9, 2022 in Topeka, the son of Ethan Alexander Cannon and Mika Bartley.
He is survived by his mother, Mika Bartley of Topeka; his father, Ethan Cannon of Topeka; maternal grandmother, Tillie Bartley of Topeka; paternal grandparents, Robert and Sandra Cannon of Kansas...
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