Donna C. Brooks Doyle
Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:54pm
Donna C. Brooks Doyle, long-time resident of Council Grove, passed away at Newman Regional Hospital on July 15, 2025.
Obituaries
Julie Janine Lehiy
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 1:12pm
Julie Janine Lehiy, née Mattoon, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, in Manhattan, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 24,1975, in Chehalis, Washington, Julie’s precocious personality became quickly evident, earning her the nickname “Unruly Julie.” Her wit and spirit touched everyone she encountered. She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Carol Elaine Lee
Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:39am
Carol Elaine Lee, 76, of Emporia, formerly of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Walden Silva
Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:39am
Walden Silva, 92 passed away at his home in Council Grove, Kansas surrounded by family on June 28, 2025. He was born March 29, 1933 in Manhattan, Kansas to Gavina (Escobar) and Emmett Silva.
Washburn basketball legend passes away
Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:42pm
TOPEKA (WIBW) - Washburn Hall of Fame basketball player Ryan Murphy has died. He was 45. According to Washburn Athletics, Murphy passed away on Wednesday, July 9. Murphy graduated from Washburn in 2005 and was inducted into the Ichabod Hall of Fame in 2016.