Don Rasmussen, 86, Chetopa

Don Erick Rasmussen, 86, Chetopa, died Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, at his residence.Born April 18, 1939, in Lindsborg, Don was the son of Leonard and Marie (Linderholm) Rasmussen.Don graduated from Altamont High School in 1957.

Bessie Bennett, 89, McCune

Bessie Anna Bennett, 89, rural McCune, died at 4:03 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at her daughter’s residence in Daingerfield, Texas Born April 2, 1936 at McCune, Bessie was the daughter of Charles J. and Mabel Irene (Adams) Riggs.

Wendell Wolken, 60, Erie

Wendell A, Wolken 60, Erie, died February 20, 2026, surrounded by his family and Otto his dog, after a battle with bile duct and liver cancer.Born November 4, 1965, in Chanute, Wendell was the son of Harmon and Francis Wolken. He was raised mainly in Buffalo, later moving to Erie.

Jennie Steele, 35, Galena

Jennie Steele, 35, Galena, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, far too soon, leaving behind a family and a circle of friends who loved her deeply and will miss her beyond words.She was born October 10, 1990.Jennie was truly one of a kind.

Donna Alvested, 78, Arma

Donna Lee Alvested, 78, Arma, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday February 23, 2026, at her home following a long battle with cancer.Born in 1948, Kansas City, Mo., Donna was the daughter of Virgil and Pauline Boles Bond. She graduated from Independence, Mo.

Lois Matlock, 86, Columbus

Lois Arlene Matlock, 86, Columbus, died February 23, 2026.Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Dream Big Little One, or the Free Lunch Program.

Daniel Burkeybile, 55, Quapaw, Okla.

Daniel Lee “Danny” Burkybile, 55, Quapaw, Okla., died Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home.Born August 23, 1970 in San Antonio, Texas, he had lived in the Picher, Okla. and Quapaw, Okla. areas all his life and graduated from Quapaw High School with the Class of 1988.

Charles Miller, 80, Galena

Charles Leroy Miller, 80, Galena, known affectionately as Leroy to his friends and family, died peacefully February 22, 2026, in Joplin, Mo.Born September 15, 1945, in Cape Fair, Mo., Leroy was a man whose life was defined by his unwavering kindness and love for his family.

Leslie Broyles, 81, Gainesville, Fla.

Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Joe Broyles (“Joe”), 81, Gainesville, Fla., formerly of Topeka, died peacefully Friday, February 13, at Radiance of Gainesville Assisted Living Facility.Born July 6, 1944, in Miami, Okla., Joe was the son of Leslie Elmer Broyles and June McCoy.

Terry Grotheer, 75, Pittsburg

Terry C. Grotheer, 75, Pittsburg, died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home.Born September 10, 1950, in Pittsburg, Terry was the son of Margaret and Leslie Grotheer. He attended Pittsburg schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1968.