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03/30/2026

MARJORIE JO BOSTWICK
Marjorie Jo Bostwick, 76, of Hoyt, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Gerald and Wilma (Maris) Gooderl on December 16, 1949, in Holton, Kansas. Marjorie graduated from Hoyt High School in 1967.
She married John Bostwick on October 24, 1971. They were married 42 years prior to John’s passing in 2014.
Marjorie started her working career at Foster’s Fabric in Topeka. She enjoyed working with brides the most in planning their special day. Marjorie was a wonderful seamstress and shared her talents with many friends and family. When her and John moved to Emporia, Kansas, she worked in the business office at Blue Stem Farm Store. She enjoyed her time there because it reminded her of her childhood growing up on the family farm. Her and John returned to Topeka where she began her employment at Washburn University where she had a 32 year career in the business office. Marjorie loved being a part of the Washburn University family and cheering on the Ichabod’s.
Marjorie was a devoted Aunt and Godmother. She loved to attend all the sporting activities of her nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and her godchildren. She also had a special love for KU basketball, but most of her family was proudest when she wore Royal Valley Purple.
She is survived by Sister, Gerri Stithem, Brother, Roger (Mary) Gooderl, Special Cousin, Donna (Kevin) Montague, Nieces, Myra Stithem, Kim (Thad) Gerety, Penny (Paul) Barger, Amy (Jason) Klotz, Sheryl (Andy) Barnett and Linda (Danny) Anno, Nephews, Jerry Stithem, Scott (Deb) Gooderl and Jeff (Brenda) Stithem, and Godchildren, Madison Henley and Kaden Henley. She also has 15 great nieces and nephews and 18 great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and nephew Jimmy Stithem.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 6th at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. A visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Royal Valley High School Athletics, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, KS 66440. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

03/25/2026

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt is hiring for a part time office assistant. Please respond by email or phone to Wayne Leiker.
chapeloaksholton@gmail.com, 785-364-2141.

03/24/2026

TERRY LEE SHOCKEY, SR.

Terry Lee Shockey, Sr., 75, of Holton, passed away on March 23, 2026 with family at his side.

He was born on December 25, 1950 in Onaga, KS the son of Fred and Lorena Rawlings Shockey. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1968 and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Viet Nam as a code breaker. While serving in the military stateside, he had a side job with a moving company and had helped move several Presidents including Nixon, Ford and Carter, in and out of the White House. After he left the military he worked for the National Security Agency.

Terry was a database administrator for the State of Nebraska and later as a contract DBA for the State of Arkansas. He also worked for the Arkansas Teachers Retirement System in Little Rock, AR. Prior to his retirement he drove a school bus for Pulaski County School District in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was a member of Heart of Jackson Humane Society and the Database Administration Forum, also known as IDUG.

He married Marilyn McGinness Rios in 1969. They were later divorced. He then married Sharlene “Shar” Patten on December 7, 1996 in Olathe, KS. She survives, of the home.

Terry never met a stranger! He was considered the fun loving, outgoing, crazy uncle and friend to all that knew him. He had a passion for life and always believed the best in everyone. His favorite thing to do was to go the casino and play bingo with his family! He loved animals of all kinds especially his beloved Lucy and Luey.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lorena Shockey, a son, Terry Lee “T.J.” Shockey, Jr., a great grandson, Orion McGreevy, three sisters, Maxine Clemmer, Louise Kaster and Darlene McAuliffe, and a brother, Fred Shockey, Jr.

Other survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Vialpando (Thomas), Hoyt, three brothers, Bill Shockey, Topeka, Garry Shockey, Shawnee and Lyle Shockey, Seneca, one sister, Freda Galer, Holton, four grandchildren, Elizabeth O’Grady (Brandon) of Montrose, CO, Zachariah Vialpando, Hoyt, Hannah McGreevy (Luke) Topeka and Seth Shockey, North Little Rock, AR, five great grandchildren, Annelise, Ryker, Easton, Declan and Sylas, many nieces and nephews, and his three dogs, Nora, Sadie and Molly.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for Saturday, April 4th at the VFW Memorial Post 1367, 926 W 6th St, Holton, KS, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. This will be a come and go event to share your memories of Terry and to laugh!

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society or Jackson County Crisis Pregnancy Center in Holton, and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

03/11/2026

BETTY JEAN MAHKUK RICE
TOU-ZE-QUAH

Betty Jean Mahkuk Rice, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born April 4, 1939 at Mayetta, the daughter of Pete Matchie and Lucille Mahkuk.

Betty was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Native American Church.

She married Orville Rice in 1957. They were divorced and he preceded her in death.

Betty had first worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. After she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Washburn University, she worked in social services for Four Tribes of Kansas, then Prairie Band Potawatomi Social Services.

She was also preceded in death by two sons, Kevin Rice and Brad Rice, a daughter, Sylvia Johnson, an adopted daughter, Marilyn LaCour, four brothers, Denny Delge, Michael Delge, Pat Mahkuk and Walter Delge, Jr., and three sisters, Ilona Delge, Myra Matchie and Edwina Dickinson.

Survivors include a son, Chris Rice (Kristina), Nedrow, NY, two adopted sons, Wayne Jesseppe and Shon Jesseppe (Carol), all of Horton, a daughter, Shirley Mitchell (Tom), Oskaloosa, two brothers, Roland Matchie, Holton and Fred Mahkuk, Wisconsin, six sisters, Margaret Mahkuc, Mayetta, Eileen Delge and Marilyn Delge, both of Lawrence, Ione Childers, Perry, and Tutti Kerns and Hedy Noland, both of Holton, ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a host of many other grandchildren that she had a special relationship with.

Supper and wake services will be Sunday evening, March 15th at the Nozhackum Hall. Burial will be Monday afternoon in Mahkuk Cemetery. Calling hours for Betty will be from Noon until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

02/24/2026

Chapel Oaks in Holton is looking for someone to help with death calls and services. Please respond to Wayne Leiker by phone or email. chapeloaksholton@gmail.com, 785-364-2141.

02/24/2026

Our large apartment in Onaga, Apt. 4, is available for rent. Stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Please call or email if interested, or with questions. 785-889-7171 chapeloaksholton@gmail.com

02/19/2026

LEON E. CRAMER

Leon E. Cramer, 85, of Holton, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Hospital.

He was born on July 13, 1940, in Holton, the son of Paul and Bertha (Wolfe) Cramer. He graduated from Netawaka High School in 1958.

In his early years, Leon worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation. He later worked for Santa Fe Railroad as a freight carman (welder). He left Santa Fe to open Cramer Retail Liquor, which he owned and operated in Holton. Later, he returned to Santa Fe, where he worked until his retirement.

Leon was a member of First Christian Church in Holton and served as a former deacon. He was also a member of Eagles Aerie No. 3417 in Holton until it disbanded.

He married Betty Faye Slimmer on July 19, 1963, at First Christian Church in Holton. She survives of the home.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Aleene Cramer.

Other survivors include a son, Brian Cramer of Shawnee, KS; two daughters, LeAnn Drumm (Steven) of Shawnee, KS, and Carol McManigal (Chris) of Holton; four grandchildren, Kendall Martin (Levi), Tricia Drumm, Carly Raney, and Abigail Drumm; and two great-grandchildren, Tucker and Marley Martin.

Per Leon’s request, no public services are planned. His family is going to have a private celebration of life. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church in Holton, and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. Online condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.

02/17/2026

NATALIE RAE SABLE

Natalie Rae Sable, 87, of Holton, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at The Pines South near Holton.

She was born March 13, 1938 in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, the daughter of Nathaniel and Janice Fitch Warburton.

In her early years, Natalie worked for the Red Cross, part of the time in Korea. Later she was a teacher, and spent many years as the Librarian at Holton Middle School.

She was a member of Holton Evangel Church.

Natalie married Mark Joseph Sable on July 4, 1977 in Raymond, New Hampshire. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2012.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, a step-son, David Jospeh Sable, one brother, David Warburton, and two sisters, Mary Ward and Ellen Levesque.

Survivors include a daughter, Laura Lea Stauffer (Adam), Topeka, a step-daughter, Janet Darlene Rhea (Greg), Malvern, AR, a step-son, Paul Michael Sable (Patti), Lincoln, CA, three grandchildren, David Wilmoth, Dante Nitzschke and Natalia Mae Stauffer, and one great-granddaughter, Nadia.

Memorial Services for Natalie will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21st at the Holton Evangel Church. Memorials are suggested to the Beck Bookman Library, and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 1034, Holton, KS 66436. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

02/09/2026

JOEL M. “SHOP” CHARLES
“SHOPTEESE”

Joel M. “Shop” Charles, “Shopteese”, 69, of Mayetta, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home on the Reservation.

He was born August 22, 1956 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of William Charles and Thelma Hale, and was raised by his grandmother, Erma Pequano. He attended Chilocco Indian School in Newkirk, Oklahoma and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Joel was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. He had worked for the Kickapoo Tribal Police Department, for Labor Max, and was a dishwasher at the Prairie Band Casino.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Martin Jim, Jr.

Survivors include a daughter, Wynona Jean (Davis) Nemechek, Topeka, his siblings, Aaron Hale, Mayetta, Darrell Wewenes, Darlene Wewenes and Wynona Wewenes, all of Horton, Sharon Doxtator, Topeka, Madelene Wewenes, Lawrence, Milford Wewenes, Horton and Eddie Joe Mitchell, Mayetta, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A supper and wake will be held Friday evening, February 13th at the Dance Ground Building. Burial with military honors by We-Ta-Se American Legion Post No. 410 will be Saturday afternoon in Metwe-Shabni Cemetery. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

02/03/2026

JOSEPH A. MAY

Joseph A. May, 80, of Onaga, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Onaga Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born September 23, 1945 at Onaga, the son of Ernest and Marie Wilson May. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1965.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Topeka.

Joe had worked in housekeeping for Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka and for a hospital in Wichita.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Bob May, Jack May and Raymond May, who died in infancy, and a sister, Patty Poitras.

Survivors include two brothers, Ted May, Onaga and James May, San Antonio, TX, two sisters, Mona May Nichols, Navarre, FL and Barbara Bridges, Mt. Vernon, WA, a sister-in-law, Joena May, Onaga, and nieces and nephews.

No services are planned. Inurnment will be in the Havensville Cemetery. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga is assisting the family. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

01/30/2026

PAUL DELMAR SHIPMAN

Paul Delmar Shipman, 86, of Topeka, passed on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

Paul was born on August 11, 1939 in Montreal, Missouri, the son of Gail and Mary Barker Shipman. He graduated from Hoyt High School and served in the U.S. Army in Germany in the 1960’s.

He was a truck driver with Teamster’s Local 696 and was a member of the Elmont United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Hoyt Masonic Lodge until it closed, then the Mayetta Masonic Lodge, for a total of over fifty years. Paul and his wife delivered Meals on Wheels for over twenty years. They also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and spending winters in Palm Desert, California.

Paul married Carol Bostwick on April 5, 1959 at the Hoyt United Methodist Church. She survives, of the home.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, James Shipman.

Other survivors include two daughters, Linda Anno (Danny), Hoyt, and Sheryl Barnett (Andy), Valley Falls, and one grandson, Wyatt Barnett.

A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 4th at the Hoyt United Methodist Church. Inurnment will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Meal on Wheels, and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 280, Hoyt, KS 66440. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

01/27/2026

Our large apartment in Onaga, Apt. 4, will be available for rent within the next 30 days. Please call or email if interested or with questions. 785-889-7171 chapeloaksholton@gmail.com

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