Obituaries

Betty Ann Olson 

Betty Ann Olson, 89, of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away on February 23, 2025, at Amberwell Hiawatha. She was born on September 12, 1935, in Rulo, Nebraska, to Russell Adams and…

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Thomas E. Johansen, Sr

Thomas E. “Tom” Johansen, Sr., of rural Hiawatha, died with family by his side February 18, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. Please refer to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com for complete obituary/service details.

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Robert Eugene Britt

Robert “Corky” Eugene Britt, 96, of Horton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 16th at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born May 3, 1928, in Seneca Kansas to…

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James E. Oldridge

James E. Oldridge, 72, of rural Hiawatha, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, at Two Timbers in Highland. James was born at Sabetha, on May 17, 1952, to Cleon and…

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George C. Wilhelm

George C. Wilhelm, 76, of Hiawatha, died February 15, 2025 at University of Kansas Medical Center surrounded by family. Please refer to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com for complete obituary/service details.

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Jean Rae Thornton

Jean Rae Thornton, 83, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.   Jean was a long-time resident of the community.…

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