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| 10801 |  | Obituary- Williams, Ina 2 INA M. WILLIAMS Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Mrs. Ina M. Williams, 95, Rossville, who died Friday, May 14, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 10, 1887, at Corning, the daughter of Jay and Betsy A. Thompson Johnson. She lived in the Westmoreland-Olsburg area from 1904 until the early 1950s, when she moved to the Rossville-Willard area. Mrs. Williams was a farmer’s wife. She was a life member of Ladies Auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. She married Ira T. Williams April 20, 1904, at Manhattan. He died March 18, 1966. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Becker, Grove, Okla.; a son, Ira Williams, Junction City; a brother, Clayton Johnson, Grand Junction, Ore.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 at Rossville. | |
| 10802 |  | Obituary- Williams, Ira M. Ira M. Williams Ira M. Williams went to be with his savior on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was born March 2, 1925 in Houstonia, Mo. He was the third son of George A. and Bertha L. Williams. Ira served in the U. S. Army, stationed at Fort Riley. He graduated from Kansas State Uni¬versity in 1950. He taught Vocational Agricul¬ture at Rossville High School for 20 years. Ira also farmed full time in the Delia area. He and his son owned and operated Kansas Seamless Gutter for 20 years. Ira and Marguerite (Hedrick) were married on August 8, 1948. They have three children: George (Sharron) Williams, Mary (Jim) Dahlberg, and Carl (Pam) Williams. Survivors also include 7 grandsons, 1 great grandson and 6 great granddaughters. The Williams have resided in Oklahoma City since 2003. He was active in Rossville Methodist, Delia Presbyterian, Rolling Hills Christian and Cherokee Hills Christian Churches. Visitation and viewing will be Saturday, April 27 from 9-10 AM at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, KS 66608. Services will be at 10:00AM followed by graveside services at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Grove, Kansas at Noon. To leave a message for Ira's family, please visit www.ParkerPriceFH.com. | |
| 10803 |  | Obituary- Williams, John 1 John Williams John O. Williams, 72, Wamego, died Monday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Jan. 8 and underwent abdominal surgery Jan. 19. He was born Sept. 10, 1900, at Kansas City, Kan., and spent most of his life in Kansas City, Kan., before he moved to Delia in 1963. He moved to Wamego nine months ago. He was a truck driver before he retired. He was married to Myrtle Hale June 9, 1927, at Kansas City, Kan. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Benton W. Williams, Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Janise Stenger, Wamego, and Mrs. Marguerite Green, Richmond, Mo.; a brother, Edward Williams, Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hale, Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Clara Hogeland, Overland Park; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Graveside services will be at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at Highland Park Cemetery at Kansas City, Kan. A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. ---- John O. Williams John O. Williams, 72, Wamego, died January 29 in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted January 8. He underwent abdominal surgery January 19. He was born September 10, 1900, in Kansas City, Ks. On June 9, 1927, he married Myrtle Hale in Kansas City, Ks. They lived in Kansas City, Ks. until 1963 when they moved to Delia. Nine months ago, they moved to Wamego. Mr. Williams was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle, of the home; one son, Benton O. Williams, Kansas City, Ks.; two daughters, Mrs. Janise Stenger, Wamego, and Mrs. Marguerite Green, Richmond, Mo.; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Williams, Kansas City, Ks.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hale, Kansas City, Ks., and Mrs. Clara Hogeland, Overland Park. A wake service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the Verschelden Chapel. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Graveside services will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Ks., at 1:15 p.m. Thursday. | |
| 10804 |  | Obituary- Williams, Lucy Mrs. D.A. Williams Passed Away Friday Mrs. D.A. Williams died at her home last Friday at the advanced age of 86 years, her last illness dating from about eight weeks back. Altho never very strong, Mrs. Williams lived to her advanced age thru the loving care of her daughter, Ella, who has been very devoted to her. The funeral was held Monday. After a short service at the home the remains were taken to the Prairie Home cemetery for interment. She is survived by two sons, C.D. Williams of Silver Lake, Ira Williams of Topeka and two daughters, Mrs. S.J. Wood, of near Delia and Mrs. Kincaid, of Topeka. [From 7 Dec 1918] | |
| 10805 |  | Obituary- Williams, Victoria Victoria “Tori” Brennan-Williams GARDNER- Victoria Lee Brennan-Williams, 34, Gardner KS, died Tues., June 22, 2010. She was born August 16, 1975 in Topeka, the daughter of Patricia Saracyewski and Arthur Brennan. She married Peter Williams on July 16, 2002. Tori was employed by the Lansing Correctional Facility. Survivors include her husband, Peter Williams, Gardner; mother Patricia Saracyweski, Topeka; father and step-mother, Arthur and Sandra K. Brennan, Topeka; two step-daughters, Brandy Williams and Kira Williams; and a granddaughter. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Fri. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka KS 66614 where a prayer service will be at 6 p.m. That will be followed by a Service of Remembrance. Due to construction, please approach the funeral home from 21st on Urish Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Sat. at Mater Dei Assumption Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Because of Tori’s love of bassett hounds, memorial contributions are suggested to Bassetts R Us Retirement Ranch sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 10806 |  | Obituary- Williamson, Lorene Lorene G. Williamson LAFAYETTE, Calif. — No memorial services are planned for Lorene G. Tolin Williamson, 79, Lafayette, who died Monday, Aug. 2, 1993, at her home. She was born Sept. 8, 1913, in Soldier, Kan., the daughter of George E. and Mayme E. Cox Tolin. Her husband, W.D. Williamson, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Burnham, Ross, Calif., Geraldine McLaughlin, Orinda, Calif., two sisters, Vivian Parr, Rossville, Kan., and Ferne Morse, Topeka, Kan.; two brothers, Gerald Tolin and Joyce Tolin, both of Topeka; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Cremation is planned and inurnment is pending. Hull’s Walnut Creek Chapel of Walnut Creek, Calif., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10807 |  | Obituary- Willingham, Nathaniel N. Ray Willingham Services will be at 10 a m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Nathaniel Ray Willingham, 63, Topeka, who died Sunday, July 3, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 3, 1931, in Tom Bean, Texas. He spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was married to Vena M. Rogers on May 29, 1954. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Don Willingham, Topeka; two daughters, Kathy Kidwell and Brenda McAbee, both in Topeka; a brother, Tom Bush, formerly of Rossville; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Willingham will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. | |
| 10808 |  | Obituary- Willis, Jim Feb. 1946- The body of Jim Willis, 72, was found in Cross Creek about 4 p.m. Sunday just south of the city limits. He had been missing since the previous Monday. It was not known whether he deliberately drowned or whether he stumbled over a leaning hog fence on the upper bank. | |
| 10809 |  | Obituary- Willits, Donald Donald L. “Jack” Willits Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church in McLouth for Donald L. “Jack” Willits, 68, Lawrence. He died Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at a Lawrence hospital. Mr. Willits worked for Poehler Mercantile for one year and then worked at National Alfalfa Milling and Dehydrating Company several years before and after the Korean War. He later worked for FMC from 1963 until he retired May 1, 1996. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was born June 20, 1929, in McLouth the son of John Franklin and Dorothy May Martin Willits. He attended McLouth schools and graduated from McLouth High School in 1947. Mr. Willits was a member of Alford-Clark Post No. 852 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the M-Kan Family Chapter. He was married to Barbara Jo Ambler on July 9, 1956. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Dean A. Willits, McLouth, John Willits, Lawrence, and Donald A. Bahnmaier, Perry; two daughters, Cheryl Spencer and Kimberly O’Bryon, both of Lawrence; his mother, Dorothy Willits, McLouth; three brothers, Allan Willits and Kenneth Willits, both of McLouth, and Donald E. Willits, Rossville; a sister, Shirley Thiry, Lawrence; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Willits was preceded in death by a son, Shannon Russell Willits, in 1977. Burial was in McLouth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church in McLouth and sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence. | |
| 10810 |  | Obituary- Willits, Dorothy Dorothy M. Willits Dorothy May Willits, 90, McLouth, died Saturday, May 13, 2000 at a Lawrence retirement home. She was born March 29,1910, in McLouth, to Michael and Emily Lobb Martin, and spent most of her life in the McLouth community. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Senior Citizens in McLouth and a 50-year member of the Daylight. Circle Club in McLouth. She married John Franklin Willits August 28,1928, in Platte City, MO. He died October 22,1986. A son, Jack Willits, died July 9,1997. Two grandchildren and a great-grandchild also preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Allan Willits and Kenneth Willits, both in McLouth, and Don Willits, Rossville; a daughter, Shirley Thiry, Lawrence; two sisters, Hazel Yost and Virginia Hermann, both in Perry; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren, and a great- great-grandchild. Relatives and friends will meet at Barnett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday (this evening). Her service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in McLouth. Burial will be in the McLouth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in McLouth 66054. | |
| 10811 |  | Obituary- Willming, Carol Carol L. Willming, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at a Rossville care facility. She was born April 4, 1937 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Carl Lee and Opal (Congrove) Peak. Carol graduated from Atchison High School. She had resided in Topeka since 1971. She was employed by Capital City Bank for 7 years before retiring. Carol married Robert Eugene Willming on November 10, 1957 in Atchison, Kansas. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2001. Survivors include children, Jeffrey Wayne Willming of Knob Noster, Missouri, Deborah Jean Woodruff of Topeka, Patricia Elaine Housewright of St. Louis, Missouri, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and her two sisters, Alice Hatfield of New York and Jean Walberg of Illinois. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the March of Dimes, 4060 Indian Creek Pkwy., Overland Park, Kansas 66207. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family. | |
| 10812 |  | Obituary- Wilsey, Merton CARD OF THANKS - Please accept my thanks for the acts of thoughtfulness and expressions of sympathy to me over the loss of my father, Merton D. Wilsey, and for the floral offerings from friends. Francis E. (Pete) Wilsey Mrs. Zelma Younger, of Long Beach, Calif., spent Tuesday night and Wednesday here with her brother, Pete Wilsey. She was called to Topeka by the death of their father, Mr. Merton Wilsey last week. | |
| 10813 |  | Obituary- Wilshire, Henry Henry Wilshire Henry Wilshire, a former resident of this community, who has made his home at the S.B.A. Home and Hospital at Topeka, for some time, passed away there Friday and was buried Saturday in the S.B.A. burial ground. | |
| 10814 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Andrew Death of Andy Wilson. Mr. Andrew Wilson, known at one time throughout the state as the cattle king of Kansas, died last Sunday morning at 4 o'clock, from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy at his home in North Topeka. From 1869 until very recently Mr. Wilson has lived on his cattle ranch three miles south of Rossville, consequently he is well known to our citizens. The ranch embraced 6,000 acres of land and was one of the most extensive and perfect stock ranches in the state. Andy Wilson has probably handled as many cattle, transacted as much business and counted as much money in his career as any one man in our fair, young commonwealth. Mr. Wilson was a great Democrat and in 1876 gave the largest barbecue every held in the state at his farm near this city. Since that time he has met with many reverses and his splendid farm was sacrificed to satisfy creditors. He was forty-five years old at the time of departing this life and leaves a wife and six children. From Rossville newspaper 1885-01-30 | |
| 10815 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Catherine Mrs. Cathy Mae Wilson Mrs. Cathy Mae Wilson, 35, Rossville, died Friday, Oct. 20, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. She had a brief illness. Cause of death was unavailable Saturday. She was born July 13, 1954, at Tampa, Fla, the daughter of Oscar T. and Doris L. Linford Milton. Mrs. Wilson graduated from Marysville High School in 1972 at Marysville, Calif., where she also attended Yuba College. She was a homemaker and had lived at Hurst, Texas, before moving to Rossville five years ago. Mrs. Wilson was a Jehovah Witness Pioneer. She married J. Scott Wilson June 15, 1985, at Woodland, Calif. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Michael S. Norman, Topeka; a daughter, Misty R. Norman; her parents, Oscar T. and Doris L. Milton, Rio Oso, Calif.; a sister, Karen Wilson, Lancaster, Calif.; and a grandmother, Gladys Milton of Mims, Fla. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1401 N. Harrison, Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Mrs. Wilson will lie in state from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, Rossville, 66533, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 10816 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Freeda Freeda Marie James Wilson Freeda Marie James Wilson, 77, Topeka, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at a Topeka hospital. She was i born Dec. 3, 1925, in Topeka, the daughter of George and Louise Witchcraft James. She was a graduate of Seaman High School, and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. She lived in Topeka all her life. She married Domenic “Don" Vega on April 17, 1944, in Topeka. She married Leonard Wilson on Dec. 2, i1964. in Topeka. They both preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Jackson, Topeka, and Amy Cicci-Wadl, Cincinnati: a son, Jim Vega. Topeka; two stepdaughters, Midge Staimaker, El Paso, Texas, and Marilyn Holloway, Topeka; two stepsons, Jim Wilson, Lebanon, Mo., and Dick Wilson, Topeka; two sisters, Midge Lewis and La Ferry Greene, both of Topeka; a brother, George James, Augusta; eight grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the First Southern Baptist Church in Topeka. Mrs. Wilson will lie in state from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment will be at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions to the American Heart Association may be sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. | |
| 10817 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Helen Helen Jeanette “Mes kwob no kwe” Wilson, 81, of Delia, KS passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born September 7, 1936 in Mayetta, the daughter of George Henry and Helen Cynthia (Claybear) Williams. Helen was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. She married Robert Wilson; he preceded her in death on August 3, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 6 sisters and 1 brother. Survivors include 5 daughters, Lisa Aitkens, Mary Thomas, Cindy Thomas, Roberta Thomas and Charlene Wilson; a son, Robert Wilson, Jr. and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private family services will be at a later date. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10818 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Herman Pallbearers for Services Casket bearers for the Herman Wilson funeral service Monday, October 1, were Wilbur Tomson, Jewett Wahwassuck, Benny Catron, Jim Simecka, Joe Floersch and Don D. Horak. Herman W. Wilson DELIA-- Herman W. Wilson, 79, Delia, died Thursday at a Topeka nursing home. He was born Sept. 10, 1900, at Montreal, Mo., the son of Charles and Dollie Blankenship Wilson, and lived in Delia most of his life. Mr. Wilson was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Montreal, Mo. He was married to Mille A. Kolbek April 19, 1933, at Holton. She survives. A son, Snode Wilson, died in 1967. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Faye Haase, Odessa, Wash.; a son, Robert Wilson, Delia; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Scheidegger, Holton; a brother Milze Wilson, Mayetta; 11 grandchildren; six step grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services are pending at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Wilson services DELIA -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Herman W. Wilson, 79, Delia, who died Thursday at a Topeka nursing home. He was married to Millie A. Kolbeck April 19, 1933, at Holton. She survives. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. | |
| 10819 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Infant The little eight-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wilson died suddenly last week at its home in Topeka. The father, who was stationed with the Air Force in Japan arrived home for the funeral held Wednesday afternoon in Topeka. Mrs. Wilson is the daughter of Mr. Ernest Tschantz of Rossville. Funeral services for the Wilson baby were postponed from Wednesday to Friday last week because of the delay in the father's return from overseas. | |
| 10820 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Leonard Leonard Wilson Leonard J. Wilson, 90, Topeka, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at a Topeka care center. Mr. Wilson farmed in the Auburn area from 1947 to 2000. He also was a custom harvester during 1945 and 1946 and was a self-employed truck driver. He also had worked for Capitol City Concrete. He was born July 7,1912, at Topeka, the son of James A. and Bertha Mae Cartmill Wilson. He had lived in Topeka his entire life. Mr. Wilson was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. He married Blanche Coon in 1937 in Topeka. They were divorced. He married Violet Neeley in 1945 in Topeka. They were divorced. He married Freeda Marie James on Dec. 2,1964, in Topeka. She survives. Survivors also include two sons, Jim Wilson, Lebanon, Mo., and Dick Wilson, Topeka; two daughters, Midge Stalnaker, El Paso, Texas, and Marilyn Holloway, Topeka; a stepson, Jim Vega, Topeka; two stepdaughters, Kathy Jackson, Topeka, and Amy Wadi, Cincinnati; a brother, Ralph Wilson, Topeka; a sister, Rosie Read, Topeka; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Southern Baptist Church, Topeka. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wilson will lie in state from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, sent in care of Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, 66608. | |
| 10821 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Mattie Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Herron and Miss Bernice Herron drove to Manhattan Tuesday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. Herron's sister, Mrs. W.B. Wilson, who passed away Saturday night. | |
| 10822 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Millie 1 MILLIE A, WILSON Services were at 10 a.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Mrs. Millie A. Wilson, 86, Delia. She died Tuesday, August 6, 1985, at a Topeka hospital. She was born November 11, 1898, at Rossville, the daughter of John and Jenovfa Glabaone Kolbek. She spent her life in the Delia community. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. She was married to Herman Wilson April 19, 1933, at Holton. He died September, 27,1979. Survivors include a son, Robert H. Wilson, Delia; a sister, Mary Lundin, Delia, three brothers, Pete Kolbek, John Kolbek and Charlie Kolbek, all of Delia; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Delia Cemetery. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Contributions may be made to the Millie Wilson Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives, and sent in care of the funeral home. Casket bearers were Robert Beougher, Joe Floersch, Ralph Lundin, Wilbur Tomson, Charles Keller, and Joe Macha. | |
| 10823 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Millie 2 Mrs. Millie A. Wilson Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Mrs. Millie A. Wilson, 86, Delia. She died Tuesday, Aug. 6, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1898, at Rossville, the daughter of John and Jenovfa Glabaone Kolbek. She spent her life in the Delia community. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. She was married to Herman Wilson April 19, 1933, at Holton. He died Sept. 27, 1979. Survivors include a son, Robert H. Wilson, Delia; a sister, Mary Lundin, Delia; three brothers, Pete Kolbek, John Kolbek and Charlie Kolbek, all of Delia; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson will lie in state after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Contributions may be made to the Millie Wilson Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10824 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Myrel Wilson Mrs. Myrel Jane Wilson, 88, Topeka, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, at a Rossville nursing home after a long illness. She was born Aug. 31, 1896, at Circleville, the daughter of Loren M. and Lula Davis Elliott. She lived in Topeka since 1926. Mrs. Wilson was a member of First Congregational Church and Blue Goose Women’s Auxiliary, both at Topeka. She was married to Allen F. Wilson Jan. 28, 1915, at Holton. He died in 1955. Survivors include a niece, Marilyn Eakin, Delia. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mount Hope Cemetery. Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Manor, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10825 |  | Obituary- Wilson, O'Neil ‘Smokey’ Wilson O’Neil James “Smokey” Wilson, 43, Route 2, Mayetta, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Tuesday. He had an abdominal ailment. He was born Dec. 20, 1933, at Silver Lake. He was a farm laborer and had lived in Mayetta about 20 years. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Delia. He was married Aug. 23,1957, to Mable C. Smith at Emporia. She survives, at the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Leslee Wilson of the home; his mother, Mrs. Frannie Bradley, Saginaw, Mich.; three brothers, Ernest Bradley, Jimmie Bradley and Luther C. Bradley, all of Sagninaw; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Hysten, 4209 Virginia Court, and Carrie May Bradley, Saginaw. Services will at 2 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. | |
| 10826 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Preston Preston J. Wilson, 32, Gardner, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Gardner. He was born April 13, 1989, in Metairie, LA, the son of Annette Wilson. He spent his preschool years in Kenner, Louisiana, early elementary years in Oakland, California, then Junior High School and High School in San Leandro, California. Preston was a huge Raiders fan and had an opportunity to meet the team and obtain autographs. Preston was seen as a musically gifted young boy. He demonstrated his talent in many orchestras throughout school, playing the violin then later teaching himself to play the keyboard and lead guitar. Preston studied martial arts for eight years and earned Red Belt Instructor Level at West Wind Schools in Berkeley, California. Preston studied computer science at Southern New Hampshire University. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2007 until 2012, being Honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Preston served three tours of duty in Afghanistan. After his military service, he came to Kansas to attend Washburn University and study Physics, with the goal of becoming a physics teacher. Preston was a software developer for Torch AI. He was an author and had published a book, “Beautiful Inside: Looking Within Ourselves to Solve Science’s Greatest Mysteries.” While attending Washburn, he met and married Anna Nadeau on July 2, 2014. To this union, two children were born, Talulah (7) and Tuleo (4). Anna, Talulah, and Tuleo survive of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Annette Wilson; five brothers, Robert Ellis, Dwayne Ellis, James Smothers, Miles Morton, and Marcus Morton; a sister, Kelly Osinowo; grandfather, Thomas Wilson. A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Preston Wilson Family Fund and checks made payable to Anna Wilson and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave an online condolence, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10827 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Richard Richard E. "Dick" Wilson, 66, of Topeka, died October 15, 2014 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 10,1948 the son of Leonard and Violet (Neeley) Wilson. In 1966 he graduated from Rossville High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. Dick was a machine operator for Hallmark Cards for 32 years. Dick enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, restoring cars especially the 1971 Oldsmobile he was currently working on, and watching football. He was a Black Belt in Karate. Dick married Joyce M. Curran in Topeka in June of 1973. She survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Nicole (Scott) Lyons of Shoreline, WA, three grandsons, Lucas, Hudson and Mason, his step father Glenn Hause, a brother, Jim (Jeanni) Wilson, six sisters, Marilyn Holloway, Glenda (Bob) Backerman, Wanda (Ralph) Knight, Lori (Brian) McCann, Julie (Wade) McNorton, Midge Stalnaker, two step-sisters, Kathy Jackon and Amy Wadi, and a step-brother, James Vega. He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Hause, his father, Leonard Wilson, and step-mother Freda Wilson. A memorial visitation will be held at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home after 4:00 on Monday, with a parish rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church at 8th & Jackson, on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Midland Care, SCARS-Second Chance Animal Refuge Society or the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Brennan- Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 10828 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Robert 1 Robert Henry Wilson DELIA— Robert Henry Wilson, 65, Delia, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 1997, at home. He was born July 19, 1932, in Delia, the son of Herman and Millie Kolbek Wilson. He worked in construction 36 years for several companies and spent his life in the Delia community. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Catholic Church and Labor Union Local No. 142. He was married to Helen Williams 35 years ago. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gary Dean Wilson, Mayetta, and Robert Wilson, Jr., Silver Lake; four daughters, Vicki Wilson, Mayetta, Cindy Aitkens, Topeka, and Roberta Wilson and Charlene Wilson, both in Delia; three stepdaughters, Lisa Aitkens, Mayetta, Mary Thomas, Horton, and Janice Matchie, Holton; a sister, the former Faye Wilson, address unavailable; and 23 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, Burial arrangements are pending. Mr. Wilson will lie in state after noon today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson County Hospice in Holton, 66436. | |
| 10829 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Robert 2 Robert H. Wilson Robert Henry Wilson, 65, Delia, died Saturday, August 23, 1997, at home. He was born July 19, 1932, in Delia, the son of Herman and Millie Kolbek Wilson. He worked in construction 36 years for several companies and spent his life in the Delia community. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Catholic Church and Labor Union Local No. 142. He was married to Helen Wiliams 35 years ago. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gary Dean Wilson, Mayetta, and Robert Wilson, Jr., Silver Lake; four daughters, Vicki Wilson, Mayetta, Cindy Aitkens, Topeka, and Roberta Wilson and Charlene Wilson, both in Delia; three stepdaughters, Lisa Aitkens, Mayetta, Mary Thomas, Horton, and Janice Matchie, Holton; a sister, the former Faye Wilson, address unavailable; and 23 grandchildren. His service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial arrangements are pending at press time. Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson County Hospice in Holton, 66436. | |
| 10830 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Ruth Betty Wilson Cottle Ruth V. Wilson Graveside services will be Wednesday in Beloit and Rossville in Kansas for Betty Wilson Cottle, 69, North Richland Hills, Texas, and her mother, Ruth Vermillion Wilson, 92, Tulsa, Okla., who were killed Friday, July 3,1998, in a collision on Interstate 35 near Pauls Valley, Okla. Authorities said Mrs. Cottle was driving her- mother to Texas where Mrs. Wilson planned to enter an assisted-living facility near Mrs. Cottle's home in the Fort Worth area. An explosion and fire followed the collision. Mrs. Wilson, who formerly lived in Kansas, had been living in Tulsa under the care of a son who died in June. Mrs. Wilson was born May 11,1906. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Fillmore Wilson. Her survivors. include a sister, Fern Price, Bristow, Okla.; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mrs. Cottle was born March 11, 1929, in Bristow, Okla. She lived in Kansas before she moved to North Richland Hills in 1977. She was married to Joe Irvin Cottle, who was a colonel in the Air Force before he retired. They formerly lived in Topeka. He died April 19,1997. A nephew and two nieces survive. Graveside services for Mrs. Wilson will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Elmwood Cemetery in Beloit. Graveside services for Mrs. Cottle will follow at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Relatives and friends will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Biggers Funeral Home in Fort Worth. | |
| 10831 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Anna Mrs. Anna Wilt, 87, Rossville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Flory at Howard, Kansas. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Wilt was born in Rossville and had been a life-long resident of that community. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star chapter. Survivors besides her daughter include two sons, Roy R. Wilt and Earl B. Wilt of Rossville; a brother, E. B. Swearingin [sic Swearingen] of Bay Harbor, Fla.; eight grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. | |
| 10832 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Daniel Daniel Wilt, Pioneer Citizen, Passes Away Mr. Daniel Wilt, aged 89 years, 6 months and 4 days, for forty-eight years a resident of Rossville, died early Monday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.N. Binns, with whom he had made his home the past few years. His death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. Wilt had grown more enfeebled the past few months. Up to a year ago he had remained remarkably active for his advanced age. The deceased gentleman was a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in York county, near Harrisburg, October 10, 1834, and lived there until the age of fourteen and then moved to Perry county and learned the plasterer's trade. He worked at his trade there until his removal to Kansas in the fall of 1876. In the spring of 1865 he enlisted in Company F, 208th Pennsylvania Infantry and saw service at Petersburg, Ft. Steadman and in the pursuit of Lee until the latter's capture. He was mustered out in May 1865. Mr. Wilt was married in 1860 at Blaine, Perry county, to Melinda J. Kern, a native of that county. To this union nine children were born. Four of these with Mrs. Wilt had preceeded him to the great beyond, preceded him to the great beyond, the latter about six years ago. After his arrival in Rossville in 1876, Mr. Wilt farmed just west of Rossville on what is known as the Devinney place west of Cross creek for about four years and then purchased 190 acres north of Rossville which included the present F.R. Dannefer farm and the tract owned by A.B. Jamieson. All the original improvements on the Dannefer farm were placed there by Mr. Wilt. After growing too old to look after his farm Mr. and Mrs. Wilt built a residence in Rossville and moved to town. Mr. Wilt was a member of the Presbyterian church and a devout Christian. He had a wide circle of friends in the community and his decease will be mourned by them as well as his children to whom he was always a kind and loving father. The funeral service was held at the F.N. Binns home Tuesday, April 15, at 3 o'clock conducted by the Rev. Mr. Nelson, of Topeka. Music was rendered by Miss Edith Higginbotham and Dr. N.S. Clothier with Mrs. Major at the piano. The pall bearers were three sons-in-law and three grandsons. Interment was in the family lot in Rossville cemetery. The surviving members of the family include two sons, Mr. J.R. Wilt, of Topeka; Mr. I.B. Wilt, of Rossville; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Binns, Mrs. Salome Jamieson and Mrs. Fannie Reser, all of Rossville. With the passing of Mr. Wilt only two Civil war veterans remain as residents of Rossville township. -- Card of Thanks - We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our dear father, Mr. Daniel Wilt. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. His Sons and Daughters [Note: headstone says date of birth 1 Oct 1834] --- Those from out of town who were here Tuesday for the funeral of the late Daniel Wilt were: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oliver, Mrs. S.F. Joy, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. T.H. Reinhardt, Mrs. Etta Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. John James, Dr. Welch, all of Topeka; Mrs. H.G. McAdams and Mr. Raymond Adams, of Maple Hill; Mr. John Moss and Miss Mollie Kesler, of St. Marys. [17 Apr 1924] | |
| 10833 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Earl EARL WILT Services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Verschelden Funeral Home for Earl Wilt, 60, Rossville, who died Wednesday in a Newton nursing home where he had been three weeks. He was born October 29, 1912 at Rossville. Mr. Wilt was an insurance agent for the People’s State Bank of Rossville. He was a member of the Kansas Real Estate Board and Hesperian Lodge No. ill AF&AM of Rossville. He married Louise Johnson in November of 1941 in California. She died several years ago. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Howard Wilt, Tempe, Ariz., John B. Wilt, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Mark Wilt, Rossville; two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Whittle, Sedgwick, and Mrs. Jeanette Thornton, Wichita; a brother, Roy Wilt, Rossville, a sister, Mrs. Clara Flory, Howard, Ks., and eight| grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Pallbears were Joe M. Gresser, Marvin Davis, Joe C. Campbell, Clifford Cormack, Delbert Olson and Charles Dayton. | |
| 10834 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Faye Mrs. Faye P. Wilt Mrs. Faye P. Wilt, 71, 711 Garfield, formerly of Rossville, died Friday, April 5, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Oct. 20, 1913, at Topeka, the daughter of John and Carrie Gilbert Hastings. Her first husband, James Coe, died in 1954. Her second husband, Roy Wilt, died in 1983. Survivors include a son, James C. Coe of Oregon; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lynda Wood and Mrs. Delores DeBo, both of Rossville; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Brittain of Hawaii, and Mrs. Golden Gatzemeyer, Vancouver, Wash.; two brothers, Paul Hastings of California, and Arthur Hastings of Arizona; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Wilt will lie in state from 1 until 9 p.m. Sunday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10835 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Irvin 1 Card of Thanks Card of Thanks--We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for the many floral offerings, cards of sympathy, and kind deeds during our recent bereavement. The thoughtfulness of our friends was greatly appreciated. The Wilt family ---- Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cottle and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Blanchard of Topeka were in Rossville Sunday afternoon fort the Wilt funeral. Joe and Mr. Wilt were Railroad buddies for a number of years. ---- Irvin B. Wilt Irvin B. Wilt, 78, died Thursday at his home in Rossville. He was born August 4, 1879, at Rossville and was a retired Union Pacific steamfitter. he was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and the Rossville Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Wilt, of the home; two sons, Roy Wilt, Rossville, and Earl Wilt, Concordia; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Flora, Wichita; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Reser, Topeka, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Hurley Funeral Home of Rossville is in charge of arrangements. ---- LEGAL (First published in the Rossville Reporter May 15, 1958) In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas In the Matter of the Estate of Irvin B. Wilt, Deceased No. 23450 Notice of Appointment of Executrix To the creditors, heirs, devisees, and legatees of Irvin B. Wilt, deceased, and all others concerned: You and each of you will take notice that on the 13th day of May 1958, Anna Wilt was appointed executrix of the will of Irvin B. Wilt, deceased, and duly qualified as such executrix and letters testamentary were issued to her on the 14th day of May, 1958, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the said estate within nine months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred. Anna Wilt, Executrix of the will of Irvin B. Wilt, deceased J.A. Babicki Attorney for Executrix | |
| 10836 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Irvin 2 IRVIN BLAINE WILT Irvin B. Wilt was born August 4, 1879, at Rossville, Kansas, and died at his home here November 7, 1957, at the age of 78 years. The son of Daniel and Melinda Wilt, he was the youngest of nine children. Of the family, Mrs. Fannie Reser, of Topeka is the only surviving member. He was married October 8, 1902, to 4nna Swearingen of Rossville at Kansas City. To this union three children were born. They are Clara Flory of Wichita, Roy R. Wilt of Rossville, and Earl B. Wilt of Concordia. Eight grandchildren also survive. Mr. Wilt conducted a plumbing and heating shop in Rossville in his early business life. In 1923 he went to work in the Water Service Department of the Union Pacific Railroad. He took his retirement from the railroad April 9, 1951. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and the Masonic Lodge of Rossville. Funeral services were at 2:30 pm Sunday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Hurley Funeral Home of Rossville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10837 |  | Obituary- Wilt, John and Wilt, Martha MARTHA M. WILT JOHN R. WILT Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. John R. Wilt, were held last Thursday August 20, at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary, in Topeka. Martha M. Wilt died at the home Sunday, August 17, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Miller, pioneer of Kansas. She was born April 28, 1872 and spent all her life in Shawnee Co. John R. Wilt died in a Topeka hospital Aug. 19, at the age of 85. He had been ill at home for some time. Mr. Wilt was in a coma at the time of his wife’s passing and it is doubtful if in his earthly life, he was aware of his wife’s death. Mr. and Mrs. Wilt were married August 26, 1890 residing in Rossville, where Mr. Wilt was a hardware merchant for many years. He retired from active business several years ago moving to Topeka where they spent their later years in their home at 1515 Polk street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wilt were active members of the First Presbyterian church, Topeka, where they transfer¬red their membership from the church at Rossville. They were also members of the Masonic and Eastern Star Orders. Though they had no children they made a host of friends through their kindness and radiant personalities. Mrs. Wilt leaves one sister, Mrs. A.T. Lucas, of Los Angeles. Mr. Wilt leaves two sisters, Mrs. F.N. Binns and Mrs. Albert Reser; one brother, I.B. Wilt all of Rossville. Also they leave the following nieces and nephews: Clarence McPherson, Mrs. Floyd Flanagan, Mrs. Gladys Hook of Topeka; Mrs. Harold Skaggs, Dodge City; Mrs. Helen Perkins, Dodge City; Earl Wilt, Kinsley, Kansas; Mrs. Mabel Bloom, Mrs. Arlene Reid, Roy Wilt of Rossville; L.R. Jamieson, of Kansas City; Mrs. Doris Adams, Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. Clara Flory, Howard, Kansas; Mrs. Charles Colvert, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Ruby Sawitzke, Henderson, North Carolina, and several great nieces and nephews. The Reverend Paul Hall, a visiting minister from a Los Angeles, Presbyterian church, conducted the services. The minister in closing said: The Wilts were not for pomp and ceremony. I think they would have liked me to read this simple poem: We do not want the pomp and show When we are laid away. As it has come our time to go Let it be just another day. A few firm friends, a simple word, The Scriptures read, a prayer said— A prayer offered to our Lord, Who told us he had gone ahead. For we shall go to be with Him. With no regret but only joy, That though our sight on earth was dim We’ll see more clearly there with Him C.J. McKee of Topeka sang, “The Lord’s Prayer,” by Mallott. The pallbearers were, Messrs. Wil¬liam Kerr, Sidney Stumbaugh, Perry Stumbaugh, Harry Gutshall, J. B. Davis, Henry Davis, Shirley Parr, Martin Whearty, Floyd Cless, Dr. E. E. Welch, Mr. Moser and Mr. Butter¬field. Interment was in Topeka cemetery. | |
| 10838 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Lillie Lillie E. Wilt Mrs. Lillie E. Wilt died, Friday, April, 26, in Stormont hospital, Topeka. She would have been 71 years of age next Sunday, May 5. She was born in 1869 at Washington Indiana, the eldest daughter of John and Emma Ellis. Her parents came to Kansas when she Was a small child. She spent most of her life in Rossville and the surrounding community, with the exception of 4 years spent in Colorado and the past year in Topeka. She was married to Reuben Lawrence Wilt of Rossville, on Jan. 18, 1900. To this union were born two daughters, Arlene Josephine and Ruby Alice. Mr. Wilt passed away in 1918. Mrs. Wilt is survived by the two daughters, Mrs. Homer Reid of Rossville and Mrs. Edward Sawitzke, of Golden, Colo. One sister, Ethel Barron of Tucson, Ariz., and one grandson, Robert Reid of Rossville. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Rossville Presbyterian church, conducted by the Rev. H. L. Nelson of Topeka. | |
| 10839 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Louise Mrs. Louise Wilt ROSSVILLE – Private services will be Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys for Mrs. Louise Elsie Wilt, 55, Rossville, who died Saturday at her home. She had been admitted to a Topeka hospital March 20,1970, and released, and readmitted May 28 and released. She had cancer. She was born Jan. 27, 1915, at Emmett. She lived at Rossville several years. She was a member of the Rossville Home Demonstration Unit and the Family Circle at Rossville. She was married to Earl Wilt in 1941 in California. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, Dr. Howard Wilt, Fort Knox, Ky., Lt. John B. Wilt, Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Mark Wilt, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Whittle, Sedgwick, and Jeanette Wilt, at home; two brothers, Fritz Johnson, 800 N. Tyler, Topeka, and Walt Johnson, Emmett; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Feaster, Elmira, N.Y., and Mrs. Helen Riggs, Des Moines, Iowa, and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10840 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Melinda Death Claimed Mrs. Daniel Wilt Monday Mrs. Melinda Wilt, wife of Daniel Wilt, passed away at 4 o'clock last Monday morning after being ill for a few weeks. Mrs. Wilt was a sufferer from heart trouble and for the past few weeks had been in a serious condition. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev. A.J. Crawford, assisted by Rev. J.R. Shaffer. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. Melinda Kern was born at Blain, Perry county, Pa., Sept. 28, 1839 and was aged 78 years, 6 months and 24 days at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Daniel Wilt in December 1860 and sixteen years later came with her family to Kansas and located at Rossville, where the family have since held their residence. To this union nine children were born - two of whom, Samuel and Roy, have preceeded her to the great beyond. Mrs. Wilt has lived a quiet Christian life, and was especially devoted to her home and family. The surviving members of her family are the husband, four daughters, Mrs. Mary Binns, Mrs. A.B. Jamieson, Mrs. Fannie Silvers, all of Rossville; Mrs. E.J. Howard, of Topeka; three sons, R.L., J.R. and I.B., all residents of Rossville. One nephew, Mr. J.W. Miller, also resides at Rossville. The following was a favorite poem of Mrs. Wilt which she desired read at her funeral: ["Come and see."] | |
| 10841 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Reuben 1 Reuben Wilt Passes Over Reuben L. Wilt who died in the Woodman Sanitarium at Woodman, Colo., Sept. 4, 1918 was buried Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. H.L. Nelson, of Topeka, assisted by Rev. J.R. Shaffer. The Modern Woodman and Masonic lodges assisted with their ceremonies. A very large crowd gathered to pay their respects of love and esteem Rossville people held for their departed fellow citizen. Mr. Wilt was born at Blaine, Pa., April 26, 1868. He came to Kansas with the family when 9 years of age, and with the exception of a few years spent in Topeka as a clerk, the remaining years were spent in Rossville, being a successful business man as well as a faithful citizen, ever ready to help in the interest of the community. His health had been failing rapidly the last year. Thinking he might be benefitted he spent last winter in the southern climate. He returned in April to be at the bedside of his mother who was ill and who was soon called home. Having served the Modern Woodman lodge for years in an official capacity which won for him much love from the order and knowing of the great good work being carried on at Woodman, Colo., by them, seemed to draw him there, where he went the 14th of June and remained until his death. He had a number of friends from home visit him while there and his two brothers and wife and children were with him a portion of the time, his wife being the only one with him when death came. He spoke many times of the comforts of the Home and the kindness shown him and of the love the boys have for one another at such times. He united with the Presbyterian church in the year 1896. He was married to Lillie Ellis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ellis, of Topeka, Jan., 17, 1900, and is survived by his wife and two daughters Aline and Ruby, his aged father, two brothers and four sisters all of Rossville. Reuben had been associated with the business interests of Rossville many years, and as far as known there are none but bow their heads in mute sympathy and join the keener sorrow of the bereaved wife and family at his going away. [From 4 Sep 1918] | |
| 10842 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Reuben 2 He lived a simple unostentatious life full of good deeds and charity for his fellow man. One of his characteristics was his readiness to respond to the unfortunate or those in distress. In talking to a close friend the writer was reminded of a circumstance that illustrates his type of character. A number of years ago when Reuben was only a boy, a widow woman was left in destitute circumstances. After giving liberally himself, a public subscription was taken and he tried to hide his part of the benevolence. To those who knew his tenderness of heart and unselfish disposition, his memory will ever remain with them while life lasts. He was not given to sham and cared only for the good and true. The floral offerings were very elaborate and profuse and came from many sources as friends, the business men of the town, the church of which he was a member, the Modern Woodman and Masonic lodges, and from Hardware firms, whom the Wilt Bros. had dealt with for years in a business way. | |
| 10843 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Robert 1 Robert Wilt A 31-year old Mayetta man Wednesday said he was driving a tractor near the site of an accident Tuesday evening, December 2, 1975, which resulted in the death of Robert Wilt, 30, Rossville, Shawnee County authorities said. Wilt died about noon Wednesday at Stormont-Vail Hospital of injuries he suffered at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday when his gasoline tanker truck overturned on the Rossville-Delia road about one-half mile north of Rossville. Authorities said Wilt was southbound when he came upon a southbound tractor without lights. He swerved to the left and the truck overturned, authorities reported. Patrolman Bill Workman, one of the officers who investigated the accident, said the driver of the tractor was not at the scene when officers arrived. "He (the driver) came into the Sheriff's Department and gave us a statement Wednesday evening," said Workman. Workman said the man was driving the tractor into Rossville to have repair work done. Wilt was born December 22, 1944, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a bulk distributor of Mobil Oil products. Mr. Wilt was a member of the United Methodist Church and Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both at Rossville. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He was married to Delores E. Berberich on November 15, 1968, at Council Grove. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Tracy LeAnn Wilt, at home; his father, Mr. Roy Wilt, Rossville; his mother, Mrs. Helen Kampschroeder, Lawrence; a sister, Mrs. Lynda Wood, Nashville, Tenn.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Rozella Jeffries, Silver Lake. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Rossville United Methodist Church under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion of Rossville. Casket bearers were Walt Burdett, Tom Clark, Bob Richard, Earl McDiffett, Bob Immenschuh and DeVere Miller. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church. ---- A 31-year old Mayetta man Wednesday said he was driving a tractor near the site of an accident Tuesday evening, which resulted in the death of Robert Wilt, 30, Rossville, Shawnee County authorities said. Wilt died about noon Wednesday at Stormont-Vail Hospital of injuries he suffered at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday when his gasoline tanker truck overturned on the Rossville-Delia road about one-half mile north of Rossville. Authorities said Wilt was southbound when he came upon a southbound tractor without lights. He swerved to the left and the truck overturned, authorities reported. Patrolman Bill Workman, one of the officers who investigated the accident, said the driver of the tractor was not at the scene when officers arrived. "He (the driver) came into the Sheriff's Department and gave us a statement Wednesday evening," said Workman. Workman said the man was driving the tractor into Rossville to have repair work done. Wilt was born Dec. 22, 1944, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a bulk distributor of Mobil Oil products. Mr. Wilt was a member of the United Methodist Church and Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both at Rossville. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He was married to Delores E. Berberich on Nov. 15, 1968, at Council Grove. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Tracy LeAnn Wilt, at home; his father, Roy Wilt, Rossville; his mother, Mrs. Helen Kampschroeder, Lawrence; a sister, Mrs. Lynda Wood, Nashville, Tenn.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Rozella Jeffries, Silver Lake. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10844 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Robert 2 TRAGIC ACCIDENT A badly smashed cab on this truck testifies to the tragedy which occurred near Rossville late Tuesday evening when the driver of the truck, Robert Wilt of Rossville, allegedly swerved to avoid hitting a tractor being driven without lights. Wilt was taken to the hospital and placed in the intensive care unit in critical condition. He died about noon on Wednesday, December 3. Accident Near Rossville Claims Life of Robert Wilt Tuesday evening, December 2, 1975, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 6:17 p.m. to answer an injury accident approximately one mile north of Rossville on the Rossville-Delia Road. When Sheriff’s office personnel arrived on the scene, the driver of the truck, Robert Wilt of Rossville, was lying on the side of the road. According to the officer who questioned him, Wilt said he had swerved to avoid hitting a tractor which was being driven down the road without lights. The truck, a 1,500 gallon bulk tank delivery unit for Mobil Oil Company, went in the ditch. The tank was half full of fuel. Fire departments from Soldier Township and Topeka Township responded to the accident call. The foam truck from Soldier Township sprayed the area with foam to avoid the possibility of a gasoline fire erupting from the tank. Wilt, 31, was taken by ambulance to Stormont-Vail Hospital where he was. admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and placed on the critical list. He died about noon on Wednesday, December 3. Immediate survivors are his wife, Delores, and a daughter, Tracy; his father, Mr. Roy Wilt, Rossville; his mother, Mrs. Helen Kampschroeder, Lawrence; a sister, Lynda Wood, Nashville, Tenn. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s paper. The tractor left the scene of the accident. According to the Sheriff’s office, a suspect was in custody but his name was not being released at press time. | |
| 10845 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Robert 3 Robert Wilt Robert Wilt, 30, Rossville, died Wednesday at a local hospital of injuries he received Tuesday when his gasoline tanker truck overturned on the Rossville-Delia road about one-half mile north of Rossville. Wilt was born Dec. 22, 1944, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a bulk distributor of Mobil Oil products. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both at Rossville. He also was a member of the Moose Lodge and the National Rifle Association. He was married to Delores E. Berberich on Nov. 15, 1968, at Council Grove. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Tracy LeAnn Wilt, at home; his father, Roy Wilt, Rossville; his mother, Helen Kampschroeder, Lawrence; a sister, Mrs. Lynda Wood, Nashville, Tenn.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Rozella Jeffries, Silver Lake. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. --- Wilt services Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville United Methodist Church for Robert Wilt, 30, Rossville, who died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital following injuries received when the gasoline tanker truck he was driving overturned near Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church. | |
| 10846 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Roy J. Roy J. Wilt Dead The funeral services of Roy J. Wilt, who died in the private hospital at Quenemo, Kansas, on Jan., 11th, 1904, were held in the Presbyterian Church at Rossville at two o'clock last Wednesday afternoon. The very large audience that gathered to pay their respects, testified to the love and esteem that Rossville had for her departed citizen. It took almost a half hour for the long line to file past the bier and take a last look at the silent sleeper. The Church was filled and scores of people could not even find standing room within. Nearly all the business houses closed their doors and business was suspended during the hour of service. Roy was born at Blaine, Pa., Nov. 6, 1875. The following year his parents moved with him to Rossville, Kansas, where he has spent practical his short but active life. Five years ago he began to be troubled with hemorrhages of the lungs, that dread monitor of tuberculosis. Thinking a change of climate would be good for him, he went to New Mexico, and in company with his brother-in-law, Mr. Howard, started a cattle ranch. For a time his health improved, but he was not strong and being over ambitious, he worked harder than was well for him. He was one of the hardest riders and known as one of the best cattle boys in the south. But he spent so much time in the saddle, that this, with the exposure and hardships incident to ranch life, probably hastened the end. For the past few months, he suffered intensely but uncomplainingly, and while everything was done that loving hearts and tender willing hands could do, still no relief came until the shadows of death began to gather. Then the pain seemed to leave him, and, he calmly looked into the faces of those who watched by his couch, and sank away as into a peaceful sleep. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson, assisted by the Woodmen Lodge, of which he was an honored member. The family have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement. [From 1904] | |
| 10847 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Roy R. 1 ROY R. WILT Roy R. Wilt, 73, Rossville, died Monday morning, August 15, 1983, at the St. Francis Hospital emergency room, Topeka. He was born March 5, 1910, at Rossville, the son of Irwin B. and Anna Swearingen Wilt, and lived all his life in Rossville. He owned and operated the Wilt Oil Company for 47 years. Mr. Wilt was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Hesperian Lodge #111, AF&AM, Rossville, and Moose Lodge #555, Topeka. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Russell Wilt, on December 3, 1975. Survivors include his wife, Faye Wilt, of the home; one daughter, Lynda A. Wood, Rossville; a stepson, James Coe, Springfield, Ore.; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville, with Reverend D. Gene Damewood officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville, Ks. 66533. | |
| 10848 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Roy R. 2 Roy R. Wilt Roy R. Wilt, 73, Rossville, died Monday, Aug. 15, at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 5, 1910, at Rossville, the son of Irwin B. and Anna Swearingen Wilt, and spent his life in Rossville. Mr. Wilt owned and operated Wilt Oil Co. at Rossville 47 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Hesperian Lodge No. 111, both at Rossville, and Moose Lodge No. 555 in Topeka. He was married to Faye Hastings. She survives. A son, Robert R. Wilt, died Dec. 3,1975. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Linda A. Wood, Rossville; a stepson, James Coe, Springfield, Ore.; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the United Methodist Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Rossville, 66533. The casket will remain closed. | |
| 10849 |  | Obituary- Wilt, Samuel OBITUARY. Samuel K. Wilt died at his home in this city Saturday October 26, 1895, at 11:30 A.M. Funeral services were held at the house Monday morning, at which Rev. Charles E. Kalb officiated. He used as a text the words recorded Revelation XIV:13: "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yes, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." The preacher stated that the word "Blessed" meant happy. From the full text he gathered and urged that believers in Jesus Christ exist in a state of happiness between the day of their death and the resurrection morning, and that in the great day of final account the things that made for their happiness in the interval follow them and secure their full measure of joy when the Judge makes the eternal award; while the exact opposite is true of those who die out of Christ. A very large number of relatives and friends assembled to take part in the last sad rites, and the procession to the cemetery was a long one. Two beautiful floral designs rested on the casket. One was a pillow and the other a wreath. The pillow was presented by the brothers and sisters of the deceased. It bore this inscription: "Our Brother." The wreath was the gift of the Modern Woodmen. On it was inscribed: "M.W.A." A number of beautiful and solacing hymns were sung by some of the intimate friends of the family. --- The deceased was born near Blain, Perry County, Pennsylvania, on March 10th, 1863, making his age at the time of his death 32 years 7 months, and 16 days. He was next to the eldest of a family of nine children. In November 1876 he came to Kansas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wilt, who from that time onward resided on their farm, near Rossville. When Samuel was 21 years of age he commenced farming on his own account. Whilst engaged in raising his second crop he was seized with hemorrhage of the lungs, and was advised by medical authorities to give up his occupation and seek a change of climate, which he did. Accompanied by his mother, he took a trip to his old home in Pennsylvania. After rustreating [sic] six weeks or two months among hills and mountains and visiting with relatives and friends he returned home, seemingly benefited by his journey. After his return he resumed his farming occupation and followed it two years. Then he disposed of every thing once more and proceeded to Colorado, where he was in the employ of S.P. Gutshall, an esteemed friend. After remaining there six months he returned to his home, stout and hearty, looking rugged and well. In the spring of 1890 he and his brother, John R., embarked in the hardware business that previous to that time had been conducted by W.C. Sherman. In this business he was successfully engaged for five years. During the last three years of his life his health gradually failed. Two years ago he went to New Mexico to find relief, but received no benefit. Laster he went to Colorado once more, but all to no avail. As the time of his departure drew near he realized more and more that Jesus, the Rock of Ages, is the only sure foundation on which to build one's hopes. On Sunday October 20th he sent for Rev. Charles E. Hall, and in the presence of the family and some of the officers and members of the Presbyterian church accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the church. In less than a week from that time earth's transient dream came to an end, and he passed onto the life that has no ending and to the reward that is sure and abiding. -- Card of Thanks. We desire to thank all who so kindly remembered and assisted during the sickness and death of our dear son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wilt and Family [From The Rossville Times, Friday, November 1, 1895] | |
| 10850 |  | Obituary- Wiltz, Vincent Vincent G. Wiltz St. Marys— Vincent G. Wiltz, 89, passed away Tues¬day, May 19, 2015 at the St. Marys Manor. He was born November 3, 1925 at rural Nemaha County Kansas, the son of John and Helena Christman Wiltz. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the South Pacific and in Germany. Vince retired from the Kansas National Guard in Topeka. After his retirement he was co-owner with his wife Pat of the St. Marys Surplus Store for many years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Joe, Eddy, Bernard, Leo and Nicholas; a sister Mary and a granddaughter Lily. He was united in marriage to Maxine M. “Pat” Hulsing on January 17,1951 at Sabetha. She survives of the home. Other survivors include 6 sons, David, Steve (Deana), Mike and significant other (Tammy) and Doug all of St. Marys, Dan (Tammy) and Don Wiltz all of Topeka; a daughter, Pat (George) Stewart, Columbia, MO; two sisters, Millie McElroy, Louisville, KY., and Cecilia Hudelson, Ashland City, TN; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, May 23 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library, St. Marys Branch or St. Marys Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. For a full obituary and to leave an online condolence please go to www. piperfuneralhome.com. |
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