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| 10451 |  | Obituary- VandeVelde, Dorrilla 2 DORRILLA LORRAINE VANDE VELDE Dorrilla Lorraine Vande Velde, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at her home in Emmett. She was born Aug. 3, 1936, at Windsor, Mo., the daughter of Oliver F. and Florence L. Macha Tuller. As a young girl she lived in Wisconsin and moved to the Delia and Rossville communities where she attended Rossville High School and Clarks School of Business in Topeka. Lorraine was the office manager for Paramount Pest Control in Topeka for many years retiring this past January. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and enjoyed music and the theater. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Christy Gouge on Aug. 26, 2006. Lorraine was united in marriage to James Vande Velde on Oct. 14,1982. They later had their marriage blessed in the Catholic Church in 1990. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Cathy McCullough, Wamego; a son, Matt (Kayla) Vande Velde, Rossville; two brothers, Ed (Marilyn) Tuller, Topeka and Dennis (Linda) Tuller, Frankfort, IL; three sisters, Carol (Joe) Vande Velde, Rossville, Donna (Gary) Klotz, Hoyt and Bonnie (Charley) Wright, Mazatlan, Mexico; four grandchildren, T.J., Chelsie, Trevor and Kristen along with several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 4, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbian Theater or the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome. com. | |
| 10452 |  | Obituary- VandeVelde, Dorrilla 3 Dorrilla Lorraine Vande Velde Emmett-Dorrilla Lorraine Vande Velde, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at her home in Emmett. She was born August 3, 1936 at Windsor, MO, the daughter of Oliver F. and Florence L. Macha Tuller. As a young girl she lived in Wisconsin and moved to the Delia and Rossville communities where she attended Rossville High School and Clark's School of Business in Topeka. Lorraine was the office manager for Paramount Pest Control in Topeka for many years retiring this past January. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and enjoyed music and the theater. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Christy Gouge on August 26, 2006. Lorraine was united in marriage to James Vande Velde on October 14, 1982. They later had their marriage blessed in the Catholic Church in 1990. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Cathy McCullough, Wamego; a son, Matt (Kayla) Vande Velde, Rossville; two brothers, Ed (Marilyn) Tuller, Topeka and Dennis (Linda) Tuller, Frankfort, IL; three sisters, Carol (Joe) Vande Velde, Rossville, Donna (Gary) Klotz, Hoyt and Bonnie (Charley) Wright, Mazatlan, Mexico; four grandchildren, T.J., Chelsie, Trevor and Kristen along with several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Vande Velde will lie in state at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 where the family will receive friends after 6:00 and a rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbian Theater or the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10453 |  | Obituary- VandeVelde, Joann JOANN VANDEVELDE Joann VandeVelde, 46, Emmett, died Sunday, December 2, 1979, enroute to a hospital. She was born April 5, 1933, to Richard and Bessie Gutshall Perry in Rossville. May 26, 1951, Joann was married to Raymond Clark at Emmett. He died April 8, 1966. She was married to Charles VandeVelde on February 3, 1968, at Delia. He survives. Mrs. VandeVelde lived all her life in the Delia and Emmett communities. She was a member of the Holy Cross Church at Emmett and the Altar Society of the Church. She served as chairman of the Social Concerns Committee of the Parish Council. Other survivors are one son, Marvin Clark, St. Marys; two daughters, Mrs. Iona Mulanax, St. George, and Dianna L. VandeVelde of the home; four brothers, Walter Van Vleck and Frank Van Vleck, Topeka, Marvin Van Vleck, Athens, Ga., and Omer Van Vleck, Rossville; a sister, Gladys Chilson, Federal Way, Wash.; and one granddaughter, Angie Mulanax, St. George. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, at Holy Cross Church, Emmett. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. | |
| 10454 |  | Obituary- VandeVelde, Kenneth Kenneth J. VandeVelde Kenneth J. VandeVelde, 36, Emmett, died Friday, January 7, 1983, at a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. He was born August 7, 1946, at Emmett, the son of Raymond and Margaret Soetart VandeVelde. He lived in the Emmett and St. Marys communities all his life. Mr. VandeVelde was a farmer and dispatcher for Mid West Fly Ash Co. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church at Emmett, and North Post No. 400 of the American Legion at Topeka. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and served during 1969. He married Vicki Myers January 27, 1968, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Amy Lynn VandeVelde and Kimberly Anne VandeVelde, both of the home; a son, Michael Jerome VandeVelde, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Margaret VandeVelde, Emmett; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Blair, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and four brothers, Raymond C. VandeVelde, St. Marys, Joseph VandeVelde, Rossville, James VandeVelde, Delia, and Edward VandeVelde, Emmett. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett. A wake service was at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center oncology department, 1700 W. 7th, Topeka. | |
| 10455 |  | Obituary- VandeVelde, Margaret 1 Margaret Vande Velde Emmett-Margaret Vande Velde, 95, died Friday, November 27, 2009 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born November 20, 1914 at Lenexa, the daughter of Adolph and Effie Mareten Soetaert. Before Mrs. Vande Velde was married she worked in the family truck gardening business and in several different doctors' offices in the Kansas City area. She was a faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett and was a member of the Altar Society at the church. She had lived in the Emmett community since 1939. On August 1, 1939 she was united in marriage to Raymond Vande Velde at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury. He preceded her in death on December 6, 1966. A son, Kenneth Vande Velde also preceded her in death on January 7,1983. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth "Liz" Blair, Colorado Springs. CO; three sons, Joe (Carol) Vande Velde, Rossville, James (Lorraine) Vande Velde and Ed Vande Velde all of Emmett; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Vande Velde will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Piper Funeral home where there will be a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or Midland Hospice House and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10456 |  | Obituary- VandeVelde, Margaret 2 MARGARET VANDE VELDE Margaret Vande Velde, 95, Emmett, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born Nov. 20, 1914, at Lenexa, the daughter of Adolph and Effie Mareten Soetaert. Before Mrs. Vande Velde was married she worked in the family truck gardening business and in several different doctors’ offices in the Kansas City area. She was a faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett and was a member of the Altar Society at the church. She had lived in the Emmett community since 1939. On Aug. 1,1939, she was united in marriage to Raymond Vande Velde at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury. He preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 1966. A son, Kenneth Vande Velde also preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1983. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” Blair, Colorado Springs. Colo.; three sons, Joe (Carol) Vande Velde, Rossville, James (Lorraine) Vande Velde and Ed Vande Velde all of Emmett; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Vande Velde will lie in state after 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Piper Funeral home where there will be a rosary at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or Midland Hospice House and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10457 |  | Obituary- VandeVelde, Margaret L. Mrs. Raymond VandeVelde of near Emmett passed away Wednesday following a short illness of pneumonia. | |
| 10458 |  | Obituary- VandeVelde, Raymond Raymond C. VandeVelde ST. MARYS — Raymond C. VandeVelde, 69, St. Marys, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 1994, at his home. Mr. VandeVelde worked for the General Motors Co. in Kansas City, Kan., for more than 30 years before he retired. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Sept. 22, 1924, in Emmett, the son of Remi and Margaret Lacy VandeVelde. He had lived in St. Marys about 10 years. Mr. VandeVelde was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, both in St. Marys. He was married to Bonnie Martin on July 29, 1950, In Rossville. They were divorced. Survivors include four daughters, Kathleen Strohl, Chula Vista, Calif., Mary Snyder, Merriam, Bernadette Bye, Kansas City, Kan., and Dianne VandeVelde, Rossville; four sons, David VandeVelde, Raymore, Mo., Marvin VandeVelde, Lee's Summit, Mo., Tim VandeVelde, Shawnee, and Dennis VandeVelde, Chula Vista, Calif.; a half sister, Liz VandeVelde, Colorado Springs, Colo.; three half brothers, Joe VandeVelde, Rossville, Jim VandeVelde, Emmett, and Eddie VandeVelde, Delia; his stepmother, Margaret VandeVelde, Emmett; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. The casket will remain closed. | |
| 10459 |  | Obituary- VandeWiele, Catherine Catherine VandeWiele ST. MARYS -- Mrs. Catherine C. VandeWiele, 76, St. Marys, died here Tuesday in a rest home where she had been about 18 months. She was born Jan. 12, 1899, at Delia and lived at St. Marys since 1922. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys and the auxiliary of Wamego Post No. 172 of the American Legion. She was married to Valere VandeWiele, Oct. 25, 1922 at Delia. He survives. A son, Bernard VandeWiele, died May 26, 1973. Other survivors include a son, Francis VandeWiele, Alexandria, Va.; seven daughters, Mrs. Agnes Bright, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Helen Tucker, Kansas City, Mrs. Lucille Barraclough, 5613 W. 15th, Mrs. Clara Pinick, Belvue, Mrs. Margaret Pollex, Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Rita Harbolt and Mrs. Virginia Joyce, both of St. Marys; two brothers, Raymond Grace, Emmett, and Richard Grace, Wamego; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Kennedy, 415 Emmett, Topeka, 27 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 10460 |  | Obituary- VanLaeys, Marguerite Mr. and Mrs. Joe Navarre were in Topeka Tuesday afternoon, called by the death of her cousin, Mrs. Marguerite VanLaeys. | |
| 10461 |  | Obituary- VanWamel, Tammy 1 Tammy VanWamel Tammy Ann VanWamel, 26, St. Marys, died Wednesday, August 23, 2000, in a train/auto accident east of St. Marys. She was born April 25,1974, in Gaylord, MI, the daughter of Steve and Rita Theberge Freeman. She grew up in the St. Marys community and was graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1992. On August 13, 1994, she was married to Ben VanWamel in St. Marys. He survives. She is also survived by two sons, Johannus “Hans” and Benjamin VanWamel, and two daughters, Victoria and Serena VanWamel, all of the home; her parents, Steve and Rita Freeman, St. Marys; three sisters, Bernadette, Kathleen, and Cecilia Freeman, all of St. Marys; nine brothers, Jason, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Domonic, Nicholas, Steven, Benjamin, Christopher and Sebastian Freeman, all of St. Marys; and her grandparents, Marcel and Juliette Theberge. A Low Solemn Mass was celebrated at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at the Assumption Chapel in St. Marys. Burial was in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tammy Ann VanWamel Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 10462 |  | Obituary- VanWamel, Tammy 2 Tammy VanWamel ST. MARYS — Tammy Ann VanWamel, 26, St. Marys, was killed in a train-automobile accident east of St. Marys on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000. She was born April 25,1974, in Gaylord, Mich., the daughter of Steve and Rita Theberge Freeman. She was raised in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys Academy in 1992. She married Ben VanWamel on Aug. 13, 1994, in St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Johannus VanWamel and Benjamin VanWamel, both at home; two daughters, Victoria VanWamel and Rita VanWamel, both at home; her parents, Steve and Rita Freeman, St. Marys; three sisters, Bernadette Freeman, Kathleen Freeman and Cecilia Freeman, all in St. Marys; nine brothers, Jason Freeman, Isaiah Freeman, Jeremiah Freeman, Domonic Freeman, Nicholas Freeman, Steven Freeman, Benjamin Freeman, Christopher Freeman and Sebastian Freeman, all of St. Marys; and grandparents, Marcel and Juliette Theberge. Low Solom Mass will be at 7 a.m. today at the Assumption Chapel in St. Marys. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in St. Marys. Contributions may be made to the Tammy VanWamel Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 10463 |  | Obituary- Vardys, Tamara Tamara “Tammy” Vardys, 47, and Anthony “Tony” Vardys, 46, both of Topeka, earned their wings March 20, 2021 doing what they loved, riding their motorcycle. Tammy was born January 29, 1974 in Topeka. Daughter of William B. Griffiths and Carol D. Shell Haynes. Tammy graduated from Rossville High School in 1993. She was the CEO of Cocky Bastards Customs LLC. Tony was born on January 27, 1975 in Somerville, New Jersey. Son of William B. Griffiths and Jackie Williamson Griffiths. Tony graduated from Topeka Technical College in 1998. He was an Electronic/ IT Technology Specialist with Hills Pet Nutrition, and was also the Owner/Operator of Cocky Bastards Customs LLC. Tammy and Tony loved each other and their family more than anything. They enjoyed spending time with them any chance they could. Together they cherished their grandchildren. They were motorcycle enthusiasts and enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, and snowboarding/skiing. Together, with their son, they were founders of Midwest Brotherhood Motorcycle Club. Through MWB they gave back to the community graciously with, benefit rides, adopting families during the holiday seasons, they started Blake’s Big Wheel Bash that assisted the family with finances. They also were a part of numerous memorial rides that would give back to families in need. Tammy and Tony were the most generous and caring people you were to ever meet. There was no Tammy without Tony and no Tony without Tammy. They loved unconditionally and lived their life to the fullest. They are survived by their parents; two children, Hallie (Chris) Vardys and Dillon (Courtney) Vardys; their siblings, Michaela (Patrick) Griffiths, George (Nikki) Vardys; grandchildren, Bentley, Sawyer, Cambree, Anthony, and Austin. They are preceded in death by Tammy’s mother Theresa Griffiths, her grandparents, Melvin and Esther Shell, and Tony’s grandparents, Jim and Betty Dawson. Memorial visitation will be Monday, March 29, at Parker Price Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Condolences can be left at their web site. Celebration of Life will be posted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anthony and Tammy Vardys Memorial Account in care of Silver Lake Bank. | |
| 10464 |  | Obituary- Vassar, Arthur VASSAR Arthur Sylvester Vassar, 58, died Tuesday at his home in Silver Lake. He was born Jan. 1, 1878, at Pauline, Kan. and had lived most of his life in and near Silver Lake. He was a member of the Silver Lake Methodist church. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Vassar of the home; five sisters: Mrs. Lulu Ditmore of Clay Center, Kan., Mrs. Tesha Worthington of Topeka, Mrs. Bertha Kroger of Herington, Mrs. Myrtle Whitlow of Pauline, and Mrs. Roy Ticehurst of Topeka, and three brothers, Joe Vassar of Pawnee Rock, Kan., Archie Vassar of Missouri and Clyde Vassar of Leavenworth. Funeral services were held today at the Methodist Church in Silver Lake this Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. Burial in the silver lake cemetery. | |
| 10465 |  | Obituary- Vaughn, Andrew 1 Andrew Joseph Vaughn Andrew Joseph Vaughn, 71, Wakarusa, died Sunday, June 4, 1989, at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital. Mr. Vaughn was a sheetmetal worker and pipefitter for Santa Fe Railway. He served in the Marines two years during World War II, and 18 months during the Korean conflict. He was born April 17, 1918, at Delia, the son of Timothy and Mary Elizabeth Failer Vaughn. He spent most of his life in the Topeka area. Mr. Vaughn was a member of the Catholic Church, and Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was instrumental in initiating the Auburn Softball Association. and received an award for many years of dedication, to the association. He was married to Eva Day in Emporia. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Andrew J. Vaughn Jr., Sterling Heights, Mich., and Joseph Vaughn, Mound City; five daughters, Paula Larsen, Auburn, Bonnie Vaughn and Mary Palenske, both of Wakarusa, Mona Kellison, Americus, and Lauree Edgar, Topeka; a brother, Robert G. McNeive, Camdenton, Mo.; a sister, Kathryn Sells, Topeka; and 18 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brennan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Simmerwell Cemetery northwest of Wakarusa. Mr. Vaughn will lie in state after noon Tuesday at the funeral home, where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Senior Citizens of Auburn, or the Auburn Softball Association. | |
| 10466 |  | Obituary- Vaughn, Andrew 2 Vaughn Andrew Joseph Vaughn, 71, Wakarusa, died Sunday, June 4, 1989, at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital. Mr. Vaughn was a sheetmetal worker and pipefitter for Santa Fe Railway. He served in the Marines two years during World War II, and 18 months during the Korean conflict. He was born April 17, 1918, at Delia, the son of Timothy and Mary Elizabeth Failer Vaughn. He spent most of his life in the Topeka area. Mr. Vaughn was a member of the Catholic Church, and Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was instrumental in initiating the Auburn Softball Association and received an award for many years of dedication to the association. He was married to Eva Day in Emporia. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Andrew J. Vaughn Jr., Sterling Heights, Mich., and Joseph Vaughn, Mound City; five daughters, Paula Larsen, Auburn, Bonnie Vaughn and Mary Palenske, both of Wakarusa, Mona Kellison, Americus, and Lauree Edgar, Topeka; a brother, Robert G. McNeive, Camdenton, Mo.; a sister, Kathryn Sells, Topeka, and 18 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brennan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Simmerwell Cemetery northwest of Wakarusa. Mr. Vaughn will lie in state after noon Tuesday at the funeral home, where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the senior Citizens of Auburn, or the Auburn Softball Association. | |
| 10467 |  | Obituary- Vaughn, Jim Jim Vaughn, who bore the distinction of having been the first white child born on Cross Creek, died at his home in Delia. He was in his 70th year. | |
| 10468 |  | Obituary- Vaughn, Margaret Mrs. Margaret Vaughn, 78, of Delia died Friday at her home. She is survived by a brother, Joseph P. McNeive, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday at 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart church in Delia, and burial was in Holy Cross cemetery. Verschelden funeral home was in charge. | |
| 10469 |  | Obituary- Vawter, B.D. B.D. Vawter B.D. Vawter was born June 23, 1862 in Illinois and died Feb. 11, 1911, at his home in this city, being therefore about 49 years old. He came to Kansas with his parents and settled on a farm near Burlington where he grew to manhood and continued to live until he came to Rossville as manager of the J. Thomas & Co., lumber yard, in 1909. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Cole, of Burlington in 1887, who with the son George, and several other relatives survive him. His relations with the people of this vicinity have been cordial and the community deeply feel his loss. He was a member of both the Masonic and Oddfellow lodges and was a valuable member. During the last few weeks of his life he professed his faith and was received into membership in the Presbyterian Church. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from that church, conducted by Rev. John H. Lamb assisted by Revs. J.K. Miller and C.E. Holman, and the body taken to Burlington for burial Monday. The sorrowing ones have the deep sympathy of the many friends. | |
| 10470 |  | Obituary- Vawter, Mary 1 Mary E. Vawter Mary E. Vawter, 74, passed away last Friday morning about 5:30 at her home following a lingering illness of several months. She was born January 1, 1863 near McLain, Illinois. Mrs. Vawter, with her husband and son George, came to Rossville in 1909. Two years later he passed away. He was local manager of the J. Thomas & Co. lumber yard. In 1917 Mrs. Vawter went in the Peoples State bank as assistant cashier and served for twenty years. Mrs. Vawter made many friends in her church, social and business life. She was a devoted wife and mother and kind and considerate in her relationships with others. She was a consecrated member of the Rossville Methodist church and an active member of the O.E. S. until her health failed. She is survived by her only son, George M. of Kansas City, Mo., and two sisters; Mrs. Maude Baum, of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Liza Roads of Emporia. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Reed, Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the Methodist church, with an Eastern Star service following the funeral sermon. Music was furnished by a ladies quartet composed of Mrs. Margaret Witter, Miss Maxine Miller, Mrs. E.G. Griswold and Mrs. Peter Navarre. The pallbearers were Ira Hopkins, F.P. McCollough, E.H. Gibson, C.E. Gresser, A.F. Buchmeier and C.E. VanVleck. The body was taken to Burlington, Kansas and funeral services held at 2 o'clock from the William McGuire home. Burial was in the Burlington cemetery where Mr. Vawter was buried. | |
| 10471 |  | Obituary- Vawter, Mary 2 Mrs. Floyd Cless and her mother, Mrs. Charity James drove out from Topeka, Monday morning, to attend the Mary Vawter funeral. Mrs. J.K. Miller came out from Topeka, Monday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Vawter and visit her daughter, Mrs. C.E. Gresser and family. Mrs. Warner Rogers and Mrs. Louise Lauck of Willard were here Monday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Vawter. | |
| 10472 |  | Obituary- Vega, Luis Luis Manuel Vega Luis Manuel Vega, 24, El Dorado, KS passed away March 24,2016, at his home. Luis was born September 8,1991 in Topeka, KS to Connie and Daniel Vega. He graduated from Rossville High School in 2012. He participated in Special Olympics with the Washburn Rural Junior Blues team. He was active in the community in volunteer service. Mr. Vega is survived by his father, Daniel Vega, 11 siblings, his guardian, Crystal Nelson, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Connie Vega on January 5,2005. Services will be Friday at 11am at Davidson Funeral Home, Topeka, with viewing from 10-11 am. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Easter Seals Capper Foundation. | |
| 10473 |  | Obituary- Vega, Phyllis Mrs. Phyllis M. Vega MAYETTA —Mrs. Phyllis Marie Vega, 44, Mayetta, died Monday at a Topeka hospital where she had been one day. No autopsy was scheduled. She was born April 11,1936, at Mayetta, the daughter of Charles and Anna Cook Nozhackum, and lived in the Mayetta community most of her life. Mrs. Vega was a registered nurse and worked the past eight years for the Indian Health Center, Holton. She attended St. Mary College at Leavenworth and completed her training at Providence Hospital, Kansas City. She was a member of the Potawatomi Band Indian Tribe. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Vega, Mayetta; two sons, Paul Vega, Mayetta, and Gilbert Vega, with the U.S. Army in Maryland; four sisters, Mrs. Freda Wabaunsee, Delia, Mrs. Marcella Hernandez, Seneca, Mrs. Maxine Ramirez, Mayetta, and Mrs. Charlene Padilla, Sabetha; a brother, Chris Puckee, Las Vegas; and a grandson. Funeral drum service will be Wednesday evening at the home of the former Charles Nozhackum, west of Mayetta. Burial will be at Dance Ground Cemetery on the Potawatomi Reservation. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10474 |  | Obituary- Venturella, GeorgEllen GeorgEllen (DeGraff) Venturella GeorgEllen (DeGraff) Venturella, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 15,2017. GeorgEllen was born on January 5,1924, in Rossville, KS, to Robert George and Eva Sarah (Strimple) DeGraff. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1942 and from Strickler’s Business College. She married Anthony Venturella in 1944. Together they had four children. GeorgEllen worked for Santa Fe Railway for over 20 years as a supervisor in accounting. She volunteered her time with Can Help and Literacy Council and was a member of the Santa Fe Singers. She also volunteered her time as a docent with the Great Overland Station. GeorgEllen enjoyed needlepoint, cross-stitch, and quilting. She is survived by her three children, Dona (Dr. Donald) Dei of South Riding, VA, Robert (Alice) Venturella of Battleground, WA and Paula (Gary) Durston of Gold Canyon, AZ; five grandchildren, David (Sarabeth) Dei, Tanya (Richard) Myers, Natasha (Matthew) Somma, Brian (Stephanie) Venturella, and Rachel Venturella; five great-grandchildren, Joshua Dei, Abigail Dei, Zachary Myers, Noah Myers, and Rocco Somma; and many nieces, nephews and friends. GeorgEllen was preceded in death by former husband; son, Dana Venturella; three siblings, Louise Bitner, June Barnes, Laverne “Bud” DeGraff. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Atria Hearthstone, 3415 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606, St. Francis Nursing Services, or a charity of the donor’s choice. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 10475 |  | Obituary- Verhage, Edna Edna I. Verhage Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 1992, in the Christian Church, Tonganoxie, for Edna I. Verhage, 81, who died Tuesday, December 31, 1991, at home. She was born April 5, 1910, in Rossville, the daughter of Charles Edward and Sadie Stumb Baird. Mrs. Vehage was a member of the Christian Church in Tonganoxie. She was married to Richard J. Verhage on July 1, 1927, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include six daughters, Shirley Schultz and Norma Van Dyke, both of Tonganoxie, Joan Vance, Edwardsville, Ill., Betty Earls, Lawrence, Donna Throop, Parker, Colo., and Janice Myracle, Leavenworth; two sisters, Jean Mee, Oklahoma, and Billye Boslic, Rossville; a brother, Lester Baird, Neosho, Mo.; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Burial was in Hubble Hill Cemetery west of Tonganoxie. Quisenberry Funeral Home in Tonganoxie was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association, or the Christian Church in Tonganoxie and left at the funeral home. | |
| 10476 |  | Obituary- Verschelden, Alphonse 1 Alphonse T. Verschelden Alphonse T. "Babe” Verschelden, 89, St. Marys, died late Wednesday, December 25,1991, at his home. Mr. Verschelden was a farmer and truck gardener and supplied watermelons to area businesses. He was born July 22, 1902, south of St. Marys, the son of Alphonse L. and Anna Meyer Verschelden, and spent his life m the St. Marys community. He attended Strickler's Business College in Topeka. Mr. Verschelden was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, both in St. Marys, and Thomas A. McNeive General Assembly of Fourth Degree of Knights of Columbus. He was married to Anna Aubert October 5, 1937, in St. Marys. She survives. A daughter, Mary Jo Lacock, died in April 1987, and a grandson, Andy Zeller, died October 19,1988. Other survivors include eight daughters, Theresa Schleif and Margaret Cunningham, both of Topeka, Alice Zeller, Mayetta, Joan Worrel, Zeandale, Regina Verschelden, Manhattan, Rita Etzel, La Mesa, Calif., Ann Fouts, Ottawa, and Anita Culbertson, Wamego; four sons, John Verschelden, Lebanon, Mo., Frank Verschelden, Topeka, Kenny Verschelden, Rossville, and Joe Verschelden, at home; 36 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. A rosary was recited Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. | |
| 10477 |  | Obituary- Verschelden, Alphonse 2 In Memoriam My dad, “Babe” Verschelden, died on Christmas Day 1991, one year ago. He was my “Gardening Partner” among other things. In honor of his memory, I share this poem with the “Star” readers who also knew him. To My Father at St. Francis I see half the side-porch is still missing where the whirlwind ripped it away and gray ghosts of floodwaters mar the whitewashed wainscotting along the kitchen wall. Last night I slept in your bed. The mattress, obviously contoured to fit your curves Swayed aimlessly on iron springs Like a ship in the midst of vast seas. The north wind rattling at the front door shook me awake. Within the hand-chisled stones I feel your presence in this old house merged with your father and your father's father. At midnight the rooster crowed— I went to check for possum, skunk, or snake Sleet bit my flesh: I drew my wrap 'round tighter. On the rafters perched the Leghorn cock midst the flock. Nothing apparently amiss. Sunrise was hardly here an hour when the calves began to bawl Bossy, the cow with the long horns, wanted milking Three sleek cats mingled prudently near the mangel From under the hayloft steps, hound dog emerged, yawned wide, and I saw the wolf-black mouth. Now I sit at your desk near the fire using your pen and paper The scent of warm milk hovers above my hands Musty hay dust coats my windblown hair. It’d be a lie to say I didn't enjoy filling in awhile pretending I was you. But, come Monday morning I'd like to go back to the office and brag how Long Horns patiently withstood unaccustomed hands pulling rhythmic streams white as my own pulsing heart and filled the vacant pail. Joan Worrel | |
| 10478 |  | Obituary- Verschelden, Anna Anna Marie Verschelden ST. MARYS — Anna Marie Verschelden, 86, a lifelong St. Marys resident, died Saturday, July 2,2005, at her home. She was born March 10, 1919, at St Marys, the daughter of Joseph E. and Alice Hale Aubert. She graduated from Rock School, northwest of St. Marys. She married A.T. “Babe” Verschelden in 1937. He preceded her in death on Christmas Day 1991. Mary Jo Lacock, her oldest daughter also preceded her in death as did three grandchildren, Judith Falley, Andy Zeller and Gary Lacock. Three sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death, Clara Kennedy, Mildred Mulford, Theresa Kulchawick, Edwin Aubert and Clyde Aubert. survivors include one brother, James Aubert, St. Marys; 12 children, Theresa Schleif, Topeka, Alice Zeller, Mayetta, Joan Falley and Regina Verschelden, both of Manhattan, John Verschelden, Lebanon, Mo., Rita Etzel, San Diego, Ann Fouts, Ottawa, Anita Culbertson, Wamego, Frank Verschelden and Margaret Cunningham, both of Topeka, Kenneth Verschelden, Rossville and Joe Verschelden, St. Marys; 39 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. After rearing a large family, she devoted herself to the care of the elderly from 1984 to 2002. She was a compassionate and loving mother, a devoted cook, and an avid generous gardener sharing fruits and vegetables with family and friends. Anna was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, the American Legion Auxiliary and a Hammond Hall quilter, a “very neat quilter.” Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She will lie in state after 6 p.m. Wednesday at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, where there will be a rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, 66536. To leave an online condolence message, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10479 |  | Obituary- Verschelden, George E. d. 1993 1 George E. Verschelden ST. MARYS — George E. Verschelden, 62, St. Marys, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1993, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Verschelden was a funeral director and embalmer. He had operated the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys since 1952. The funeral home has been in the Verschelden family since 1894. He was born Jan. 20, 1931, at St. Marys, the son of George E. and Catherine Johnston Verschelden, and lived all his life in St. Marys. He was graduated from St. Marys High School and from Kansas City College of Mortuary Science in Kansas City. Kan. Mr. Verschelden was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, St. Marys Chamber of Commerce, St. Marys Housing Authority, the Board of Directors of St. Marys Senior Center and served on the Parish Council of the church. He also was a member of Kansas Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association and Sunflowers Striders in Topeka where he was an avid runner. He was married to Peggy Mercier Aug. 2, 1952, at Wymore, Neb. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Patricia Verschelden, St. Marys, Cia Verschelden, Manhattan, and Mary Pezza, Wichita; four sons, David Verschelden, Marysville, Matthew Verschelden, Fairway, Timothy Verschelden, Lees Summit, Mo., and Mark Verschelden, Shawnee; three sisters, Janet White, New Carlisle, Ohio, Katrina Clark, Topeka, and Maria Hutley, Dodge City; two brothers, Robert Verschelden, Manhattan, and Michael Verschelden, Garland, Texas; and 10 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Verschelden will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Centennial Building Renovation or Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10480 |  | Obituary- Verschelden, George E. d. 1993 3 There Will Never Be Another George! by Dorothy N. Hoobler How many times have you heard those words, or expressed a similar sentiment yourself, in the long days since you first learned of the collapse of George Verschelden on Saturday afternoon, November 6? His death on November 15, 1993, left a void which will never be filled, not only in St. Marys, but in the surrounding communities as well. There are few families whose lives he has not touched. George was a very special person, not only in his professional life, but in his personal life, too. He was a man whom we were all proud to call “friend.” The throngs who at¬tended the Rosary and the funeral are testimony of the respect he had earned from so many. George E. Verschelden was born January 20, 1931, in St. Marys. He spent his entire life here. He loved this town and was one of its biggest boosters. He was one of the youngsters enrolled in Mrs. Katherine Guilfoyle’s kindergarten class. He from St. Marys High School soon after the public and the parochial school systems merged. A member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, he also served on the Church Council. George was a long-time member of the Chamber of Commerce, and served on the St. Marys Housing Authority. He was on the Board of Directors of the St. Marys Senior Center, although he was too young to be a “senior citizen.” Verschelden graduated from the Kansas City College of Mortuary Science. He followed in the professional footsteps of his grandfather, known as Dr. O. Verschelden, a native of Belgium, and his own parents, George and Catherine Johnston Verschelden. The Verschelden Funeral Home has been in the family since 1894, and is the oldest continuously existing family-owned firm in St. Marys. George had operated the mortuary since 1952. On August 2, of that same year, he was married. His bride was the pretty high school music teacher with the beautiful voice, Miss Marguerite Mercier of Wymore, Nebr. She’s better known as Peggy. Working together, George and Peggy made a good team. Although it must have been very difficult to face the grim reality of death so frequently, they never failed to offer compassion and comfort to those who mourned. They had a special way of helping you through that rough time, and you always knew they really did care. Everyone who knew him has his own favorite “George Story.” My first “Whatever would we do without George?’ experience happened many years ago, when he also provided the town with ambulance service. As critically ill as I was, I vividly remember his gentleness as he helped lift me onto the stretcher. He drove quickly, but cautiously. (There was no speed limit in those years.) And, he thoughtfully waited at the hospital until my husband arrived. Over the years, I have come to realize this concern was “typically George.” He treated everyone with the same kindness and consideration. As a funeral director and embalmer, George had a special talent, a rare gift. No matter how ill, aged, or infirm your loved one had been, he did his job so well, you were left with a good memory. So many times, I complimented him with a phrase from an old Gospel hymn, “You got another star in your crown today.” He’d smile that shy, embarrassed “ah, shucks” smile. George was extremely competent, but he was also very modest. As he saw it, he was only doing his job. A member of the Sunflower Striders, Topeka, he was an avid runner. Running was a challenge, and a change from the stress of his occupation. What irony that he collapsed just after completing his last race. And, yet, I think of George when I read the Scripture verse in 2 Timothy, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” It is also fitting that a memorial fund has been established for two of his special interests, the Immaculate Conception Centennial Building Restoration and the Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library. George Verschelden is survived by his wife and his partner, Peggy; four sons — David, Matthew, Timothy, and Mark; three daughters — Patricia, Cia, and Mary; two brothers — Robert and Michael; two sisters — Katrina and Maria; and ten grandchildren. George loved his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his church, his community, and his friends. He was loved in return. There are times when there seem to be no words to adequately express just how sad and helpless we feel. George’s untimely death is one of those occasions. To Peggy and the family, we can only say, “We are so sorry and we really care. We offer our love, our sympathy, and our prayers.” And, to our friend, George, who gave so much so willingly, we say, “Thank You” and “Peace.” | |
| 10481 |  | Obituary- Verschelden, George E. d.1951 George Verschelden George Edward Verschelden, 45, a funeral home director at St. Marys, died at his home early Monday after a long illness. He was born April 4, 1906 in St. Marys and was active in civic affairs there until his illness. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Holy Name Society, and the Knights of Columbus of St. Marys and of the Kansas Funeral Directors Association. He leaves his wife Mrs. Catherine Johnston Verschelden; three sons, George Jr., and Michael of the home, and Pfc. Robert Verschelden, Fort Sheridan, Ill.; three daughters; Janet, Katrina and Marie of the home; two brothers; August J. of Washington, D.C. and Ernest J. of St Marys; four sisters; Mrs. Bernard Conroy of Manhattan; Mrs. William Keefe of Belvue, Mrs. Chester Bushey of Newton and Mrs. James Lewis of Wichita, and several nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Verschelden Funeral Home and a Requiem mass was said at the Immaculate Conception Church at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. | |
| 10482 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Andy 1 Andy Viergever ROSSVILLE — Andy J. Viergever, 89, Rossville, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at a hospital in Topeka. He was born Dec. 9,1906, in Willard, the son of Daniel and Anna Rotman Viergever, and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a carpenter and a farmer before he retired in 1971. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Willard and had been a deacon and treasurer at the church many years. He was married to Lula L. Simmons March 10, 1931, in Topeka. She survives. A daughter, Kathy Viergever, died Oct. 31, 1963. A son, Glen M. Viergever, died Aug. 4, 1993. Other survivors include five sons, Don Viergever, Maple Hill, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morton, III., and Darrell Viergever, Mayetta; two daughters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Topeka; two brothers, Walter Viorgever and Charles Viergever, both in Topeka; 10 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery in Dover. Mr. Viergever will lie in state after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willard Baptist Church and sent in care of the Rev. Ray Canfield, 902 Frazier, 66606. | |
| 10483 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Andy 2 Viergever Andy J. Viergever, 89, Rossville, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at a hospital in Topeka. He was born Dec. 9, 1906, in Willard, the son of Daniel and Anna Rotman Viergever, and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a carpenter and a farmer before he retired in 1971. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Willard and had been a deacon and treasurer at the church many years. He was married to Lula L. Sim-mons March 10, 1931, in Topeka. She survives. A daughter, Kathy Viergever, died Oct. 31, 1963. A son, Glen M. Viergever, died Aug. 4,1993. Other survivors include five sons, Don Viergever, Maple Hill, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morton, Ill., and Darrell Viergever, Mayetta; two daughters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Topeka; two brothers, Walter Viergever and Charles Viergever, both in Topeka; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery, Dover. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willard Baptist Church and sent in care of the Rev. Ray Canfield, 902 Frazier, 66606. Andy Viergever Andy J. Viergever, 89, Rossville, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. He was born December 9, 1906, in Willard, the son of Daniel and Anna Rotman Viergever, and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a carpenter and a fanner before he retired in 1971. He also worked for the Dover Township. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Willard and had been a deacon and treasurer at the church many years. He served on the West Union School Board. He was married to Lula L. Simmons March 10, 1931, in Topeka. She survives. A daughter, Kathy Viergever, died October 31, 1963. A son, Glen M. Viergever, Died August 4, 1993. A grandson, Rodney Viergever, also preceded him in death. Other survivors include five sons, Don Viergever, Maple Hill, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morion, Ill., and Darrell Viergever, Mayetta; two daughters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Topeka; two brothers, Walter Viergever and Charles Viergever, both in Topeka; 10 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Parker- Price Mortuary in Topeka. His service was a 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment was in Dover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willard Baptist Church and sent in care of the Rev. Ray Canfield, 902 Frazier, Topeka 66606, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 10484 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Anna Willard Woman Dies After Long Illness Mrs. Anna Viergever, 82, of Willard died Thursday in her home after a long illness. Born April 18, 1884, near Cawker City, she has lived in the Willard-Valencia community since 1903. Her husband, Daniel Viergever, died in 1961. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter No. 176, Order of Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodge No. 45. Survivors include four sons, Andy Viergever, Charles Viergever and Walter Viergever, all of Rt. 8, Topeka; and Louis Viergever of Topeka; three daughters, Mrs. Ada Hamilton, Rt. 8, Topeka, Mrs. Aletha Ronsick, and Mrs. Katheryn Coleman, Topeka; a brother, John Rotman and a sister, Mrs. Trinnie DeBey, both of Downs; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Parker Mortuary. | |
| 10485 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Anthony Anthony John "Tony" Viergever Anthony "Tony" John Viergever, 72, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born January 9, 1946, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the son of Andy and Lula (Simmons) Viergever. He is survived by his wife, Leota, Miami, OK; son, Duane (Emily) Polley, Topeka; five sibling: Don Viergever; Rose Marie (Jo) Anderson, all of Auburn, KS; Larry (Janet) Vier¬gever, Sarasota, FL; David (Karen) Viergever, Morton, IL, and Darrell (Debbie) Viergever, Mayetta and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Interment will follow with military honors at Dover Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. To read the full obituary or leave a message for Tony's family, please visit www.ParkerPriceFH.com. | |
| 10486 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Bertha Miss Bertha Viergiver [sic] Passed Away Monday The sad news was received Tuesday, of the death of Miss Bertha Viergiver which occured Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of relatives in Jewell City, Kansas. The body was brought to Willard yesterday and the funeral held today. Miss Viergiver gave up her position as teacher in the second room early this spring and underwent an operation shortly after in a Topeka hospital hut, no hope was held out for her recovery. She was suffering with a cancer and the disease had made too great inroad in her system before treatment was started. Miss Viergiver was very popular with her pupils and was greatly admired by her Rossville acquaintances, and her death produced a genuine wave of sadness. Throughout her illness she had continued cheerful and enjoyed having her friends call on her. | |
| 10487 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Charles Charles R. Viergever Charles Robert Viergever, 83, Topeka, died Saturday afternoon, December 26,1998, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born June 27,1915, in Willard, the son of Daniel and Anna Rotman Viergever. He lived in the Topeka/Willard communities all of his life. Mr. Viergever was a farmer. He is survived by a brother, Walter A. Viergever, Topeka. Mr. Viergever will lie in state after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka, His service is at 2 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Dover Cemetery, Dover. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 10488 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Chris 1 Chris Viergever ROSSVILLE — Chris Viergever, 83, Rossville, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Viergever taught school for 25 years in Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas. He was born March 16, 1906, at Willard, the son of Leonard and Adriana VanDonge Viergever. He lived most of his life in Rossville. Mr. Viergever was married to Ethel F. Gooden Jan. 3, 1934, at Oskaloosa. She survives. A son, Gerald Viergever, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a son, Dan W. Viergever, Chanute; two daughters, Sharon Graves, Rossville, and Sue Flerlage, St. Marys; a sister, Adrienne Beer, Willard; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Viergever will lie in state after 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions to be used for the beautification of the school grounds of Unified School District 321 may be made in care of Silver Lake Bank, Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 10489 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Chris 2 Chris Viergever Chris Viergever, 83, Rossville, died Saturday, August 19, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Viergever taught school for 25 years in Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas. He was born March 16, 1906, at Willard, the son of Leonard and Adriana VanDonge Viergever. He lived most of his life in Rossville. Mr. Viergever was married to Ethel F. Gooden on January 3, 1934, at Oskaloosa. She survives. A son, Gerald Viergever, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a son, Dan W. Viergever, Chanute; two daughters, Sharon Graves, Rossville, and Sue Flerlage, St. Marys; a sister, Adrienne Beer, Willard; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to be used for the beautification of the school grounds of Unified School District 321 may be made in care of Silver Lake Bank, Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 10490 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Dan W. Dan William Viergever, 86, was born at home near Willard, KS on March 24, 1935. He took his final breath on February 12, 2022 - a snow blanketed, blue sky day - following years of decline due to Dementia. He lived in Golden, Colorado with his loving wife and caregiver, Elaine. Dan grew up in the farmlands surrounding Topeka, KS. Following his graduation from Rossville High School in 1953, he left home, forgoing a football scholarship at Northwestern University, and joined the Navy to serve his country and travel the world. He served as a gunners-mate from 1953-1957 and in the Naval Reserve from 1957-1961. He is a Veteran of the Korean Defense Era. After his military service, Dan worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as an Agent Telegrapher. When the railroad industry began to slow, he chose to start a new career path, earning his bachelor’s degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1969 and his master’s degree in Library Science at the University of Oklahoma in 1971. Following this, he was the Library Director at Lamar Community College in Lamar, CO and then at the Main Post library at Fort Riley, KS Army Installation. He finished out his career as Library Director at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, KS in 1999. He is responsible for the numerous, beautiful trees on campus there and mural in the college library. Upon his retirement, Dan and Elaine moved to Colorado, living in both Colorado Springs and Golden and enjoying many trips to their cabin, which he built with his family, in the Rocky Mountains. Dan is survived by Elaine, his wife of 63 years. They were married in February on a snow blanketed, blue sky day. He is also survived by three well-loved daughters: Melinda, Melodie and Danielle, as well as his sons-in-law Tim, Mike and Sean. He was blessed by a beautiful bunch of grandkids: Drew, Jeremy, Lindy, Silas, Grant and Katherine. And also, great grandkids: Austin, Kyrstin, Keely, Lillian, Mathias and Kaya. His two sisters, Sue (Jack) Flerlage and Sharon (Wonnie) Graves, survive him, as well, and can attest to the orneriness of his boyhood. He will join his parents, Chris and Ethel Viergever, and his brother and best friend, Gerald Viergever, in the here-after. | |
| 10491 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Doris 1 Doris Marie Viergever WILLARD — Doris Marie Viergever, 65, Willard, died Saturday, May 29, 1999, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Sept. 25,1933, in Topeka, the daughter of William H. and Ruth Jacobson Myers. She graduated from Topeka High School. She moved to Willard 47 years ago. Mrs. Viergever served on the election board at Willard. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, Red Dale Schooners Camping Club and the National Campers and Hikers Association. She married Robert W. Viergever on March 28,1952, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Jay W. Viergever, Dover; two daughters, Jan Marie Dolezilek, Dover, and Joy Lynn Davis, Rossville; her mother and stepfather, Ruth Myers and Daymond Owens, Topeka; a brother, William A. Myers, Willard; two sisters, JoAnn Bulger, Overland Park, and Shirley Blake, in Florida; six grandchildren; and one stepgreat-granddaughter. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Viergever will lie in state after noon Monday at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church, 411 Spruce, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10492 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Ethel 1 Ethel F. Viergever Ethel F. Viergever, 89, St. Marys, died Monday, April 14, 1997, at St. Marys Manor. She was born September 21, 1907, in Maple Hill, the daughter of John Nelson and Rosa Mae Butefish Gooden. She was reared in the Maple Hill community and attended Paxico schools. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church in Rossville. She also was a member of the Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Rossville, which was consolidated with Loyal Chapter No. 176 in Silver Lake. She was a former member of the Rossville Christian Church Quilters and Rossville Senior Citizens. She was married to Chris Viergever January 3, 1934, at Oskaloosa. He died August 19, 1989. A son, Gerald, died in 1948. Mrs. Viergever was an Avon Representative for many years in the Rossville community. Survivors include a son, Dan W. Viergever, Chanute; two daughters, Sue Flerlage, St. Marys, and Sharon Graves, Rossville; a sister, Wilma Loser, Medford, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family received friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Her service was at 2:00 Thursday at the mortuary. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ethel F. Viergever Memorial Fund, yet to be designated, and sent in care of Mrs. Sharon Graves, 8938 N.W. Capper, Rossville 66533. | |
| 10493 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Ethel 2 Ethel F. Viergever ST. MARYS — Ethel F. Viergever, 89, St. Marys, died Monday, April 14,1997, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mrs. Viergever was an Avon representative in the Rossville community for many years. She was born Sept. 21,1907, in Maple Hill, the daughter of John Nelson and Rosa Mae Butefish Gooden. She was raised in Maple Hill and attended school at Paxico. Mrs. Viergever was a member of Rossville Christian Church and the Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Rossville, which consolidated with Loyal Chapter No. 176 in Silver Lake. She was a former member of Rossville Christian Church Quilters and Rossville Seniors. She married Chris Viergever on Jan. 3, 1934, in Oskaloosa. He died Aug. 19,1989. A son, Gerald Viergever, died in 1948. Survivors include a son, Dan W. Viergever, Chanute; two daughters, Sue Flarlage [sic Flerlage], St. Marys, and Sharon Graves, Rossville; a sister, Wilma Loser, Medford, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be at Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Viergever will lie in state after 1p.m. today at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ethel F. Viergever Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of Sharon Graves, 8938 N.W. Capper, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10494 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Gerald 1 AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL TO GERALD VIERGEVER Returning to town after a brief hunting trip north of Rossville, Gerald Viergever, 14, received fatal injuries when he lost control of the car a new Kaiser, near the corner of the Rossville-Delia road by the Krasney farm. Others in the car were Jerry and Kenneth Mason and Gerald’s brother Dan. None of these were injured. 4 The accident occurred between 12 noon and 1 o’clock, Sunday. The boys were driving south and tire marks indicated the car headed for the left side of the road then swerving across the road into the deep ditch on the west side and turned over further along. Gerald was pinned under the car. John Lillard, one of the first on the scene tried to lift the car off the boy, but he was not released until Mr. Krasney brought his tractor and lifted the wreck off the boy. Gerald was taken to a Topeka hospital in Carter’s ambulance, but never regained consciousness and died Mon day. Gerald Dean was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Viergever. He was born January 11, 1934, on the Viergever farm south of Willard. He attended the Willard grade school during his first and second grades. The family then moved to Havensville, where he attended school until he finished the fifth grade. In the spring of 1945 the family moved to Rossville, where he finished his elementary education. Gerald was enrolled as a freshman in Rossville High school when his fatal accident occurred. This was a great shock to his parents, brother Dan, his sisters, Sue and Sharon Viergever, and to his relatives and dear friends. When he came to Rossville he attended Sunday school at the Rossville Christian church and later as his friendship among the boys grew it carried him to the Methodist church. Gerald always carried that winning smile whether on the athletic field or in the class room. He greatly realized his responsibility among his playmates and respect for older people. | |
| 10495 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Gerald 2 He was a member of the Shawnee County basketball team and was looking forward to a great time in High School. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his family and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 o’clock from the Christian church, with the pastor, Orel Newbrey officiating. The church was unable to hold the crowd of young school people and sorrowing elders. — Music was furnished by Mrs. Lorene Harth and Mrs. O. S. Boyd, with Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanying at the piano. Pall bearers were, Robert Young Melvin Ketter, Burns Hesse, Robert Rafferty, Jerry Mason and Kenneth Mason. Burial was in the City cemetery. IN MEMORY OF A DEAR ONE Gerald Dean Viergever who passed away Oct. 3, 1948. In our hearts are treasured many precious memories. “Ir. memory he is just away.” Sadly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Viergever and family. "SHOULD YOU GO FIRST” Should you go first and I remain For battles to be fought. Each thing you’ve touched along the way, will be a hallowed spot. I’ll hear your voice, I’ll see your smile, Though blindly I may grope, The memory of your helping hand, Will buoy me on with hope. —By Albert Kennedy Rowswell | |
| 10496 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Gladis 1 Gladis Viergever ROSSVILLE — Mrs. Gladis Alethia Viergever. 85, Rossville, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 1994, at a rest home here. She was born Jan. 13, 1909, in Horton, the daughter of Ezra C. and Laura E. Hause Brooks, and spent most of her life in the Rossville and Willard communities. She was graduated from Rossville High School and taught a year in a rural school. She was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville, church Quilters, Cake Arts Club of Topeka, West Union Happy Hour Club and the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. She was married to Joe H. Viergever May 23, 1928, in Willard. He died April 4, 1980. A son, Larry Viergever, died in 1931. Another son, Max Loren Viergever, died Dec. 28, 1987. Survivors include a son, Robert W. Viergever, Route 8, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Pearl McGrew, Rossville; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Viergever will lie in state after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10497 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Gladis 2 Gladis Viergever Mrs. Gladis Alethia Viergever, 85, Rossville, died Sunday, January 23, 1994, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born January 13, 1909, in Horton, the daughter of Ezra C. and Laura E. Hause Brooks, and spent most of her life in the Rossville and Willard communities. She was graduated from Rossville High School and taught a year in a rural school. She was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville, the church quilters. Cake Arts Club of Topeka, West Union Happy Hour Club, and the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. She was married to Joe H. Viergever May 23, 1928, in Willard. He died April 4, 1980. A son, Larry Viergever, died in 1931. Another son, Max Loren Viergever, died December 28, 1987. Survivors include a son, Robert W. Viergever, Route 8, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Pearl McGrew, Rossville; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Viergever will lie in state after 11 a.m. Tuesday (today) at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at be Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville 66533. | |
| 10498 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Glen 1 Viergever Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Parker-Price Mortuary for Glen Marvin Viergever, 59, Topeka, who died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1993, at his home of complications of cancer. Mr. Viergever was a sheet metal worker out of Sheet Metal Workers Local 77 with 31 years service when he retired. He recently worked for South Village Mobile Home Park. He was an Army veteran. He was born Oct. 31, 1933, west of Topeka, the son of Andy and Lula Simmons Viergever. He was graduated in 1951 from Rossville High School. Mr. Viergever was a member of Willard Baptist Church where he was a song leader, deacon, treasurer and had served in other offices. He also was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Topeka. Survivors include his fiancee, Mary Lou Adkins, Topeka; his parents, Andy and Lula Viergever, Topeka; two sisters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Topeka; and five brothers, Don Viergever, Maple Hill, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morton, Ill., and Darrell Viergever, Topeka. A sister, Kathy Viergever, died Oct. 31, 1963. Military graveside services will be conducted by Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Viergever will lie in state until service time today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Baptist Church in care of the Rev Ray Canfield, 902 S.W. Frazier, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 10499 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Glen 2 Glen M. Viergever Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Parker-Price Mortuary for Glen Marvin Viergever, 59, Topeka, who died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1993, at his home of complications of cancer. Mr. Viergever was a sheet metal worker out of Sheet Metal Workers Local 77 with 31 years service when he retired. He recently worked for South Village Mobile Home Park. He was an Army veteran. He was born Oct. 31, 1933, west of Topeka, the son of Andy and Lula Simmons Viergever. He was graduated in 1951 from Rossville High School. Mr. Viergever was a member of Willard Baptist Church where he was a song leader, deacon, treasurer and had served in other offices. He also was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Topeka. Survivors include his fiancee, Mary Lou Adkins, Topeka; his parents, Andy and Lula Viergever, Topeka; two sisters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Topeka; and five brothers, Don Viergever, Maple Hill, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morton, III., and Darrell Viergever, Topeka. A sister, Kathy Viergever, died Oct. 31, 1963. Military graveside services will be conducted by Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Viergever will lie in state until service time today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Baptist Church in care of the Rev. Ray Canfield, 902 S.W. Frazier, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 10500 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Helen Helen L. Viergever Helen L Viergever, 81, of Rossville, passed away Sunday, September 24,2017. She was born October 11,1935 in Valencia, KS, the daughter of Andy and Lula Viergever. Helen was a 1953 graduate of Rossville High School. After high school she began working for Kansas Power & Light that later became Westar Energy, rising to the position of Senior Staff Accountant, retiring in 1992 after over 30 years of service. She was fond of travel, taking several cruises and numerous bus trips. She also worked on ceramics as a hobby for many years. Helen is survived by her siblings, Don Viergever of Auburn, Rose Marie Anderson (Jo) of Auburn, Anthony Viergever (Leota) of Grove, OK, Larry Viergever (Janet) of Sarasota, FL, David Viergever (Karen) of Morton, IL and Darrell Viergever (Debbie) of Mayetta, KS. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Glen and her sister Kathy. Helen will lie in state after 2:00, Friday, September 29 at Penwell-Gabel Parker Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 that evening. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30 at the funeral home with burial to follow in Dover Cemetery, Dover, KS. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Salvation Army or the Topeka Rescue Mission, Inc. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. |
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