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| 5451 |  | Obituary- Failer, Frances 1 Mrs. Frances I. Failer Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home for Mrs. Frances I. Failer, 67, Topeka, who died late Saturday, Aug. 15, 1987, at a Topeka convalescent center. She was born July 26, 1920, in Topeka, the daughter of Roy and Irene Montgomery Brayman. She lived in Rossville before she moved to Topeka in 1980. She was married to John E. Failer Jr., June 28, 1940, at Holton. He died March 11, 1985. An infant son, William Failer, died in August 1943 and a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Adams, died in December 1968. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Maus, Emmett; four sons, John Failer, 127 Sanneman Drive, James Failer, Delia, Dale Failer, 128 Sanneman Drive, and Richard Failer, 2431 Minnesota; a half brother, Wayne Bayless, Independence, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Failer will lie in state after 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 5452 |  | Obituary- Failer, Frances 2 FRANCES I. FAILER Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 1987, at Davidson Funeral Home for Mrs. Frances I. Failer, 67, Topeka, who died late Saturday, August 15, 1987, at a Topeka convalescent center. She was born July 26, 1920, in Topeka, the daughter of Roy and Irene Montgomery Bray man. She lived in Rossville before she moved to Topeka in 1980. She was married to John E. Failer Jr., June 28, 1940, at Holton. He died March 11, 1985. An infant son, William Failer, died August 1943 and a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Adams, died December 1968. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Maus, Emmett, four sons, John Failer, Dale Failer, and Richard Failer, Topeka, and James Failer, Delia; a half brother, Wayne Bayless, Independence, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Failer Services were to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home for Airs. Frances I. Failer, 67, Topeka, who died late Saturday, Aug. 15, 1987, at a Topeka convalescent center. She was born July 26, 1920, in Topeka, the daughter of Roy and Irene Montgomery Brayman. She lived in Rossville before she moved to Topeka in 1980. She was married to John E. Failer Jr., June 28, 1940, at Holton. He died March 11, 1985. An infant son, William Failer, died in August 1943 and a daughter, Mrs. Maijorie Adams, died in December 1968. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathiyn Maus, Emmett; four sons, John Failer, Dale Failer, and Richard Failer, all of Topeka, and James Failer, Delia; a half brother, Wayne Bayless, Independence, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was to be in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5453 |  | Obituary- Failer, John JohnEdward Failer Jr. John Edward Failer Jr., 63, 4815 Topeka Ave., died Monday, March 11, at his home. Mr. Failer was a roofer. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Aug. 15, 1921, at Rossville, the son of John Edward and Jessie Belle Gibbs Failer. He lived in the Rossville and Willard communities before he moved to Topeka in 1979. Mr. Failer was a former member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was married to Frances I. Brayman June 28, 1940, at Holton. She survives. An infant son, William Failer, died in 1943 and a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Adams, died in 1968. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Maus, Emmett; four sons, John Failer, 4815 Topeka Ave., Dale Failer, 212 Sanneman Drive, Richard Failer, 2431 Minnesota, and James Failer. Delia:., six sisters, Mrs. Mary Streeter, Winfield, Mrs. Leona Grange, 1811 E. 25th, Mrs. Flora Martin, 1517 N. Quincy, Mrs. Essie Sterling, Hays, Mrs. Rosa Lewis, 2113 Seabrook, and Mrs. Margaret L. Heston, 2738 E. 21st; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Davidson Funeral Home. Military graveside services will be conducted by Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Failer will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 5454 |  | Obituary- Failer, John L. John L. Failer John L. Failer, 79, Rossville passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Rossville Health and Rehab Center. He was born May 26, 1941, at Rossville, the son of John E. Jr. and Frances Brayman Failer. John attended Rossville schools. John was a welder for C&D in Emmett many years and later was a custodian for the Washburn Rural School District. John was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Dale, a sister, Marjorie, and a granddaughter. Survivors include two sons, Marc (Cheryl) Failer, Paxico, and Michael Failer, Emmett; two daughters, Penny Jenkins and Crystal Lamb, both Topeka; two brothers, Richard Failer, Topeka, and Jim Failer, Grantville; a sister, Kathy Maus, Emmett; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A memorial visitation was Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home. Inurnment followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in John's name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 5455 |  | Obituary- Fair, Edwin EDWIN LEE “DUTCH” FAIR Edwin Lee “Dutch” Fair, 78, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at his Rossville home. He was born Jan. 10, 1934, at Manhattan, the son of Carl Fair and Irene Zeller Fair. Dutch grew up in Wabaunsee County and graduated from Alma High School, and served in the United States Army. Dutch had been a mechanic and last had worked as a supervisor for the Topeka Transit Authority. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. He also was a member of Post No. 400 of the American Legion, Topeka. Dutch was an avid fisherman and owned Gone Fishin’ Rods, and had made many beautiful fishing rods. He had been active in the Catfish Tourney at Perry Lake. Dutch loved the outdoors and had a passion for golf. He was united in marriage to Carol Ludwig Parr at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, June 7, 2003. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Michael L. Fair and Richard Fair both of Topeka; a daughter Karla K. Deiter, Meriden; a sister, Patricia Tornedan, Kansas City; four grand-children, five great-grandchildren with one expected at any time. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice or Kansas Wildlife and Parks and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Edwin Lee ‘Dutch’ Fair ROSSVILLE – Edwin Lee “Dutch” Fair, 78, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial is pending at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 5456 |  | Obituary- Fairbank Sr., Hugh HUGH G. FAIRBANKS SR. Hugh G. Fairbanks Sr. 71, of Delia died Monday in a Topeka hospital. He was born April 23, 1838, near Soldier and spent most of his life in the Delia and Soldier communities. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Fairbanks of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Buck, Redondo Beach, Calif.: a son, Fain Fairbanks, Topeka; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Tom Pollock and Mrs. Harold Vernon of Topeka; Mrs. G. W. Ernst and Mrs. Robert Campbell of Holton; Mrs. Frank Chrisman of Jefferson, Ore., and Mrs. Ormand Brosious of Buffalo, Wyo., and two brothers, J.O. Fairbanks of Wichita, and Oscar Fairbanks of Circleville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today at the Mercer Funeral Home at Holton with burial in Olive Hill Cemetery west of Holton. | |
| 5457 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Charles Charles W. Fairbanks ST. MARYS — Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Charles W. Fairbanks, 67, Kansas City, Mo. He died Monday, Aug. 17, 1987, at a Kansas City medical center. Mr. Fairbanks was a retired automobile salesman. He served in the Navy from 1939 until 1946 at the rank of machinist mate on the USS Altair. He was born March 17, 1920, at St. Clere, the son of Frank L. and Rena Blaylock Fairbanks. He was married to Norma Marshall May 14, 1985. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Charles D. Fairbanks, Lubbock, Texas; a stepson, Charles Crites Jr., Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Poynter, Anaheim, Calif., and Mrs. Rena Faye Powers, Denver, Colo.; two brothers, Joseph Fairbanks and Hugh Fairbanks, both of Rossville; and two stepgrandchildren. Burial will be in St. Clere Cemetery at St. Clere. Mr. Fairbanks will lie in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS Services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 1987, at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Charles W. Fairbanks, 67, Kansas City, Mo. He died Monday, August 17, 1987, at a Kansas City Medical center. Mr. Fairbanks was a retired automobile salesman. He served in the Navy from 1939 until 1946 at the rank of machinist mate on the USS Altair. He was born March 17, 1920, at St. Clere, the son of Frank L. and Rena Blaylock Fairbanks. He was married to Norma Marshall May 14, 1985. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Charles D. Fairbanks, Lubbock, Tex.; a stepson, Charles Crites Jr., Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Poynter, Anaheim, Calif., and Mrs. Rena Faye Powers, Denver, Colo.; two brothers, Joseph Fairbanks and Hugh Fairbanks, both of Rossville; and two stepgrandchildren. Burial was in St. Clere Cemetery. | |
| 5458 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Doris June 3, 1927-September 15, 2016 On September 15, 2016, after a brief illness, Doris passed away at home in Rossville, Kansas. She died peacefully and she was surrounded by her loving family and her loyal pets. Doris was bom on June 3, 1927, in Roswell, New Mexico to Henry and Osie White (nee, Stephens). She was one of fourteen children. Doris married Richard Norris and they moved to Northern California in 1946. Employment opportunities led them to relocate to Southern California. Doris worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide for over a decade. That marriage ended in divorce. In 1974 Doris moved to Emmet, Kansas and married Joseph Fairbanks. Together they bought a home in Rossville. Doris and Joe traveled throughout the country and enjoyed their retirement years together. Joe preceded her in death Doris loved music, especially country western. She played the Violin, Mandolin and guitar. In 1980 she joined two friends and formed a Trio that were billed as “Old Time Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers.” Doris also loved gardening, maintaining her home and the serenity of her small community. A typical day ended with her in a recliner, with popcorn, Pepsi and her dogs, Tatum and Tuffy in her lap. It wouldn’t be complete without her watching a western television program. Life was good! Doris was preceded in death by three sons: Wendell, Ray and Chuck Norris. Doris was also preceded in death by ten siblings Brothers: Carl, Liniol, Johnny and Henry Jr. Sisters: Versa lee, Ester, Kittie, Ruth, Betty and Helen. Survivors include, her son, Richard Norris (Carol), Arkansas, and daughter, Margaret Norris of the home. She is also survived by her brother, Dale, Roswell, New Mexico; sisters, Margaret Jo Garrett (Bob), Crescent City, CA. and Betty Jean (Cecil) Gumm, of Titusville, FL. Doris donated her body to The University of Kansas for the advancement of medical science. A graveside service will be held at a later date, not yet determined. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Humane Society. Doris loved her country, family and her pets. She was humble, loving and kind. She will be missed, especially, by those who called her Mother. | |
| 5459 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Frank FRANK LESTER FAIRBANKS Frank Lester Fairbanks, 55, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Monday, September 12, 1977, at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City after an extended illness. He was born February 2, 1922, at St. Clere, Ks., the son of Frank Lester and Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He grew to manhood in the Emmett community. Mr. Fairbanks was a member of the United Methodist Church at Emmett, the Masonic Lodge, Doric Lodge #83 at Eudora, the V.F.W. (he was a World War II veteran), and the Millwrights Local 1529. He worked as a millwright in the Kansas City area for 19 years, and retired two years ago. Mr. Fairbanks was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Gerald, George and Carl Douglas Fairbanks. Surviving him are his wife, Opal; two sons, Frank L. Fairbanks, Holden, and Clyde L. Fairbanks, Harrisonville; a daughter, Mrs. Angela Gonzalez, Altus, Okla.; three brothers, Charles Fairbanks, Raytown, Joe Fairbanks and Hugh Fairbanks, both of Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Zetmeir, Parsons, Mrs. Rena Powers, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Doris Johnson, Fullerton, Calif.; and nine grandchildren. Services were held Thursday morning (today) at the Park Lawn Funeral Home at Kansas City. Interment was in Green Lawn Cemetery. | |
| 5460 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Geneva 1 Geneva Alice Fairbanks Geneva Alice Fairbanks, 78, Topeka, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Lexington Park Care Facility. She was born September 28, 1929 near Delia, the daughter of Lindsay and Emma Mullinix Keller. Mrs. Fairbanks was an insulin dependent diabetic since the age of five, and lost her sight when she was 34. Geneva attended grade school at Neive School near Delia and graduated from Delia High School in 1946. She attended Washburn University and Kansas State College. Mrs. Fairbanks taught at High Prairie Grade School for one year. She graduated from Stewart's Beauty Academy in Topeka in 1957, and operated Geneva's Town and Country Beauty Salon in Delia. She had taught Sunday school for many years. Geneva authored four books: Diabetes, Tragedy or Triumph (her autobiography) and Precious Keller Memories books I and II and Hugh Fairbanks "This Is Your Life". Mrs. Fairbanks was preceded in death by a son, Philip Douglas in January 1952 and by two brothers, Philip and John Vernon Keller. She married Hugh Leo Fairbanks on June 18, 1948 in Topeka. They had lived in Emmett, Delia, Kansas City, Ozawkie, Sunflower, Kearney, MO, Rossville and Topeka. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Douglas Eugene (Donola) Fairbanks, Delia; a daughter Cherrie (Norm) Argabright, Ida Grove, IA; two sisters Wanda Parr and Naomi Sumner both of Topeka; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was served faithfully by her Seeing Eye dogs, Pinta, Wendy, Kim and Venus. Mrs. Fairbanks bequeathed her body to the University of Kansas for medical study. Memorial services will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Rossville Christian Church. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5461 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Geneva 2 GENEVA ALICE FAIRBANKS Geneva Alice Fairbanks, 78, Topeka, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Lexington Park Care Facility. She was born Sept. 28, 1929, near Delia, the daughter of Lindsay and Emma Mullinix Keller. Mrs. Fairbanks was an insulin dependent diabetic since the age of five, and lost her sight when she was 34. Geneva attended grade school at Neive School near Delia and graduated from Delia High School in 1946. She attended Washburn University and Kansas State College. Mrs. Fairbanks taught at High Prairie Grade School for one year. She graduated from Stewart’s Beauty Academy in Topeka in 1957, and operated Geneva’s Town and Country Beauty Salon in Delia. She had taught Sunday school for many years. Geneva authored four books: Diabetes, Tragedy or Triumph (her autobiography) and Precious Keller Memories, Books I and II and Hugh Fairbanks “This Is Your Life”. Mrs. Fairbanks was preceded in death by a son, Philip Douglas in January 1952, and by two brothers, Philip and John Vernon. She married Hugh Leo Fairbanks on June 18, 1948, in Topeka. They had lived in Emmett, Delia, Kansas City, Ozawkie, Sunflower, Kearney, Mo., Rossville and Topeka. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Douglas Eugene (Donola) Fairbanks, Delia; a daughter, Cherrie (Norm) Argabright, Ida Grove, Ia.; two sisters, Wanda Parr and Naomi Sumner, both of Topeka; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was served faithfully by her seeing eye dogs, Pinta, Wendy, Kim and Venus. Mrs. Fairbanks bequeathed her body to the University of Kansas for medical study. Memorial services were held Monday, March 31, at Rossville Christian Church. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5462 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, George NAVY VET KILLED IN PASTURE TRAGEDY Spill with Horse Is Fatal for One of 6 Brothers, All Tars. George Fairbanks, one of the six sailor sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fairbanks who got nation-wide notice in World War II, was killed Nov. 27 in an alfalfa field west of Emmett. The horse which he was riding apparently at a gallop, stepped into a gopher hole to turn end over end – crushing the lad’s body and fracturing his skull. The tragedy occurred near Emery Johnson’s ranch, on the old Phil Joyce quarter-section, a “spread” which the ex-seaman had purchased out of the savings from his service pay. Just as it had four millions who responded to the colors, the threat of war had meant risks for the young Cross Creek cowman. But death in combat had not been his lot. Death just as violent was reserved for him back home, the day before Thanksgiving, in the serenity of the wide-open spaces he always cherished. The tragedy was [missing part] pastoral scene that had promised all a farm-reared youth could ask of the future – a place he could call his own, in the peace and solitude of God’s outdoors. George would have said that it just couldn’t happen there. He had even bought a horse for himself – a big, black stallion full of ginger and throbbing vitality. Prouder than he could ever say of his mount, the young ex-serviceman was never happier than when wearing his boots and spurs and racing down a draw to round up a string of mares. This was the job he loved and the job he was doing the last hour of his life. The body was discovered by a passing motorist as it lay near a fence on the road leading to the bombing range. The stallion stood a hundred yards away, virtually unharmed. It was shortly before noon when the stranger notified a neighbor, Fritz Johnson. George’s death is the second to be recorded among members of the naval sextette in his family. The first, a gold star sacrifice, was that of his brother, Douglas, who gave his life in the Battle of the Casper Straits, near Java. At the special request of Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy, Mother Fairbanks traveled to San Francisco in the summer on 1942 to christen the USS Chickasaw. [missing rest] | |
| 5463 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Hugh Card of Thanks- We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many kind acts expressions of sympathy, floral and spiritual bouquets extended to us in the recent loss of our beloved son Hugh. The Fairbanks Family Emmett, Kansas | |
| 5464 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Hugh L. 1 HUGH L. “JIGGS” FAIRBANKS Hugh L. “Jiggs” Fairbanks passed away, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born Oct. 23, 1926, at Emmett, the son of Frank and Rena Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He grew up in the Emmett community and served in the United States Navy during World War II. Hugh retired from the Federal Government as a Livestock Inspector. Through the years Hugh enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, walking and picking black walnuts that he shared with all he knew. He attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On June 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to Geneva A. Keller at Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2008. They resided in Rossville for over 30 years before moving to Atria Hearthstone in Topeka. For the past year Hugh had been a resident of the St. Marys Manor Nursing Home. A son, Philip Douglas, also preceded him in death in January 1952, along with his brothers, George, Joe, Douglas, Charles, Frank and Gerald Fairbanks and sisters Ruth and Rena. Survivors include a son, Douglas (Donola) Fairbanks. Delia; a daughter, Cherrie (Norm) Argabright, Topeka; his sister, Doris Lange, Apple Valley, Calif.; grandchildren, Holly Wehner, Brad Fairbanks, Ryan Fairbanks, Jason DeBacker and Travis DeBacker and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Fairbanks bequeathed his body to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be at a later date in the St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Activity Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5465 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Hugh L. 2 Hugh L. ‘Jiggs’ Fairbanks Hugh L “Jiggs” Fairbanks passed away Aug. 23, 2011, at St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born Oct. 23, 1926, at Emmett, the son of Frank and Rena Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He grew up in the Emmett community and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Hugh retired from the federal government as a livestock inspector. Through the years Hugh enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, walking and picking black walnuts that he shared with all he knew. He attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On June 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to Geneva A. Keller at Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2008. They resided in Rossville for more than 30 years before moving to Atria Hearthstone in Topeka. For the past year Hugh had been a resident of St. Marys Manor Nursing Home. A son, Philip Douglas, also preceded him in death in January 1952, along with his brothers, George, Joe, Douglas, Charles, Frank and Gerald Fairbanks, and sisters Ruth and Rena. Survivors include a son, Douglas Fairbanks and wife, Donola, of Delia; a daughter, Cherrie Argabright and husband, Norm, of Topeka; his sister, Doris Lange, of Apple Valley, Calif.; grandchildren, Holly Wehner, Brad Fairbanks, Ryan Fairbanks, Jason DeBacker and Travis DeBacker; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Fairbanks bequeathed his body to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services were Sept. 1 at Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be at a later date in the St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Activity Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5466 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Hugh L. 3 Hugh L. "Jiggs" Fairbanks Rossville-Hugh L. "Jiggs" Fairbanks passed away, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born October 23, 1926 at Emmett the son of Frank and Rena Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He grew up in the Emmett community and served in the United States Navy during WWII. Hugh retired from the Federal Government as a Livestock Inspector. Through the years Hugh enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, walking and picking black walnuts that he shared with all he knew. He attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On June 18, 1948 he was united in marriage to Geneva A. Keller at Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2008. They resided in Rossville for over 30 years before moving to Atria Hearthstone in Topeka. For the past year Hugh had been a resident of the St. Marys Manor Nursing Home. A son, Philip Douglas also preceded him in death in January 1952, along with his brothers, George, Joe, Douglas, Charles, Frank and Gerald Fairbanks and sisters Ruth and Rena. Survivors include a son, Douglas (Donola) Fairbanks, Delia; a daughter, Cherrie (Norm) Argabright, Topeka; his sister, Doris Lange, Apple Valley, CA; grandchildren, Holly Wehner, Brad Fairbanks, Ryan Fairbanks, Jason DeBacker & Travis DeBacker and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Fairbanks bequeathed his body to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be at a later date in the St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Activity Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5467 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Joseph 1 Joseph L. Fairbanks ROSSVILLE — Joseph L. Fairbanks, 80, Rossville, died Monday, Jan. 29, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Fairbanks worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. from 1948 until he retired in 1974. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the submarine fleet. He served more than 12 years overseas before he retired from the Navy in 1948. He was born Nov. 27, 1915, at St. Clere, the son of Frank and Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Fairbanks, in 1970. He later married Doris White on Oct. 19, 1972. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Joseph Fairbanks Jr., Las Vegas, Nev., and George Fairbanks, Emmett; a step¬daughter; three stepsons; two sisters, Rena F. Powers, Aurora, Colo., and Doris Lange, Victorville, Calif.; a brother, Hugh Fairbanks, Rossville; and four grandchildren. Mr. Fairbanks also was preceded in death by a son, Hugh James Fairbanks, in 1966. Mr. Fairbanks donated his body to medical science at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Rossville Bible Church. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Clere Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Bible Church and sent in care of the church. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. [note- remainder of Obituary- Fairbanks, Joseph 2] Douglas, Charles, Frank, Jr. and Hugh. Another brother, Gerald, died in infancy. Of those seven boys, only Hugh survives. Joe’s three sons also joined the Navy. Hugh James, his youngest son, was killed in 1966 during his senior year in high school, but he, too, had already joined the Naval Reserves. Joe was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Zetmier. Joe was a member of the Rossville Bible Church. He married Doris White October 19, 1972. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Joseph Fairbanks Jr., Las Vegas, Nev., and George Fairbanks, Emmett; a stepdaughter and three stepsons; two sisters, Rena F. Powers, Aurora, Colo, and Doris Lange, Victorville, Calif.; a brother, Hugh Fairbanks, Rossville; and four grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon at the Rossville Bible Church, where the family has requested memorial contributions be sent Joe had requested his body be donated to the Kansas University Medical Center for scientific purposes. Inurnment will be held at a later date in St. Clere Cemetery. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5468 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Joseph 2 Joseph L. Fairbanks Joseph Lewellyn Fairbanks, 80, Rossville, died Monday, January 29, 1996, Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, Topeka. He was born November 27, 1915, in St. Clere, the son of Frank and Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He spent most of his life near Emmett, and moved to Rossville in the 1970s. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka from 1948 until he retired in 1974. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1934, and took his boot training in San Diego, Calif. His first assignment was aboard the U.S.S. Maryland. He went on his first cruise from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Later, in Bremerton, Wash., he applied for the submarine fleet. They nicknamed the old submarines they were using then, “The Sewer Pipes” because there was no air conditioning. He served on these for two years. From Bremerton, he went to the Panama Canal Zone. Most of his active duty was in the Pacific area. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Tamber, commissioned in New London, Conn. in 1940. He was at Midway when the war started. When he returned to the United States, he was put aboard a U-boat, a World War 1 type submarine. He was later assigned to the U.S.S. Flying Fish. He served on several submarines, one of which was the U.S.S. Halibut. During the war, he returned to New London, Conn. and taught in the submarine school, where he stayed until 1944. It was while he was there that he met and married Helen Taffee. She died in 1970. His longest stretch at sea was during the batde of Midway. All together, he spent twelve and one-half years overseas. The longest period of time between visits home was seven years. He retired from the Navy in 1948. During the war, Joe’s mother was invited to San Francisco, Calif., where she christened the U.S.S. Chickashaw, while his dad witnessed the event. This honor was bestowed on them because they had six sons in the Navy at that time. A younger brother, Hugh, joined the Navy later. The six sons were: George, Joe, Carl [finished on other item] | |
| 5469 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Rena Mrs. Ethel Fairbanks EMMETT — Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church here for Mrs. Rena Ethel Fairbanks, 77, Emmett, who died Thursday in a St. Marys rest home. She had been a patient in a Topeka hospital from June 9 to Aug. 27. She underwent surgery June 22 and later developed a heart ailment. She was born Dec. 18, 1890, at St. Clere in Pottawatomie County and spent most of her life in the Emmett community. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Emmett. She was married to Frank Fairbanks Dec. 20, 1913, in Topeka. She was preceded in death by three sons, Gerald Fairbanks in infancy, Douglas Fairbanks in 1941, and George Fairbanks in 1946. Besides her husband, survivors include four sons, Joseph Fairbanks, Emmett, Charles Fairbanks, Raytown, Mo.; Frank Fairbanks, Kansas City, Mo., and Hugh Fairbanks, , Delia; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Zetmeir, Parsons, Mrs. Rena Powers, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Doria Fiorino, Norwalk, Calif.; a brother, Charles Blaylock, Onaga; 18 grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren. Burial will be in St. Clere Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5470 |  | Obituary- Fairchild, Mary 1 Mary Fairchild Mary Elizabeth Cassity Fairchild, 43, Rossville, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at her home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Fairchild worked for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services as a CS21 in accounts payable and receivable for 12 years until her death. She was born October 9, 1958, in Honolulu, Oahu, HI, the daughter of Robert Laurence and Sarah “Sally” Louise Shea Cassity. She attended schools in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School. She later graduated from vocational and technical school in Manhattan. She married Robert L. Fairchild in 1978 in Manhattan. He died in December 1987. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Sally and Sam McGowan, Wamego; two sons, Wyatt L. Fairchild, Manhattan, and Joshua J. Johnson, of the home; three brothers, Paul D. Cassity, Hartford, John C. Cassity, Alma, and James W. Cassity, Lake Villa, IL; and a granddaughter. Her service was at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Burial was in Wamego City Cemetery. Family met with friends at the funeral home from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Battered Women’s Shelter Foundation and sent in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547. | |
| 5471 |  | Obituary- Fairchild, Mary 2 Mary Fairchild ROSSVILLE — Mary Elizabeth Cassity Fairchild, 43, Rossville, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at her home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Fairchild worked for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services as a CS21 in accounts payable and receivable for 12 years until her death. She was born Oct. 9, 1958, in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, the daughter of Robert Laurence and Sarah “Sally” Louise Shea Cassity. She attended schools in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School. She later graduated from vocational and technical school in Manhattan. She married Robert L. Fairchild in 1978 at Manhattan. He died in December 1987. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Sally and Sam McGowan, Wamego; two sons, Wyatt L. Fairchild, Manhattan, and Joshua J. Johnson, of the home; a daughter, Maggie Elizabeth Fairchild, of the home; three brothers, Paul D. Cassity, Hartford, John C. Cassity, Alma, and James W. Cassity, Lake Villa, Ill.; and a granddaughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery. Mrs. Fairchild will lie in state after noon Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Battered Womens Shelter Foundation and sent in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, 66547. | |
| 5472 |  | Obituary- Falkenstein, Letha Mrs. Letha L. Falkenstein MESQUITE, Texas — Mrs. Letha Lasswell Falkenstein, 92, Mesquite, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 1989, at a Mesquite, Texas, convalescent center. She was born July 13, 1896, at Rossville, the daughter of Marion and Alice Franklin Lasswell. She moved to Topeka in 1921 and had been a resident of Texas the past 20 years. Mrs. Falkenstein was a member of Central Congregational Church in Topeka. She was married to Dwight O. Falkenstein March 31, 1967. He died Jan. 11, 1983. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Jane Staehline, Naples, Fla.; a stepson, Phil Fal¬kenstein, Dallas; a sister, Lucy Roush, Topeka; and a brother, Homer Lasswell, Winchester, Tenn. Mrs. Falkenstein was cremated. A private inurnment service will be in Rossville Cemetery at a later date. Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas is in charge of arrangements. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of Kansas arrangements. | |
| 5473 |  | Obituary- Fannin, Lucille Mrs. Lucille T. Fannin Mrs. Lucille T. Fannin, 65, formerly of 107 Burgess, died Saturday, April 5, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 9, 1920, at Rossville, the daughter of Lawrence and Alve [sic Alva] Mae Look Binney. She lived in Topeka most of her life and at 107 Burgess many years. She was married to Arthur F. Fannin Feb. 15, 1947, at Lawrence. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Richmond, Topeka; a stepson, Dwayne Fannin, Mara Lorme, Calif.; a brother, Franklin D. Binney, Topeka; a half brother, Bob Downs, Topeka; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. LUCILLE T. FANNIN Mrs. Lucille T, Fannin, 65, Topeka died Saturday, April 5, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 9, 1920, at Rossville, the daughter of Lawrence and Alve Mae Look Binney. She lived in Topeka most of her life. She was married to Arthur F. Fannin February 15, 1947, at Lawrence. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Richmond, Topeka; a stepson, Dwayne Fannin, Mara Lorme, Calif.; a brother, Franklin D. Binney, Topeka; a half-brother, Bob Downs, Topeka; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Family visitation was from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, Ks. 66606. | |
| 5474 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice D. 1 Mrs. Alice Farley Mrs. Alice Farley, 64, Rossville, died Tuesday night in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted June 3. She had cancer four years and underwent surgery Nov. 20 and Dec. 6, 1972. She was born Dec. 2, 1910. She was married to William Farley. He survives. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Alice Farley Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Christian Church at Rossville for Mrs. Alice D. Farley, 64, Rossville, who died Tuesday night, June 3, 1975 in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted June 3. She had cancer and had been a patient in the same hospital many times in the past four years. She was born December 2, 1910 at Rossville and spent her life in the Rossville community. She formerly worked in the Rossville library and conducted the children’s storytime program at the library. She was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville. She was married to William Farley March 2, 1946. He survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, St. Croix, V.I.; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; four brothers, Harold Lemon, Topeka, Virgil Lemon, Rossville, Clyde Lemon, Des Moines, la., and Donald Lemon, Sioux City, la.; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Carroll, Manhattan, Mrs. Anita VandeVelde, Emmett, and Mrs. Dorothy McDonald, Kansas City, Mo.; and two granddaughters. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery under the direction of Parker Mortuary in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville or to the | |
| 5475 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice D. 2 Mrs. Alice Farley Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Christian Church at Rossville for Mrs. Alice D. Farley, 64, Rossville, who died Tuesday night in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted June 3. She had cancer and had been a patient in the same hospital many times in the past four years. She was born Dec. 2, 1910, at Rossville and spent her life in the Rossville community. She formerly worked in the Rossville library and conducted the children’s Storytime program at the library. She was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville. She was married to William Farley. March 2, 1946. He survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, St. Croix, V.I.; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; four brothers, Harold Lemon, 1226 N. Kansas. Virgil Lemon, Rossville, Clyde Lemon, Des Moines, Iowa, and Donald Lemon, Sioux City, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Themla Carroll, Manhattan, Mrs. Anita VandeVelde, Emmett, and Mrs. Dorothy McDonald. Kansas City, Mo.; and two granddaughters. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville or to the American Cancer Society Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m Thursday at the mortuary. | |
| 5476 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice D. 3 Alice D. Farley ROSSVILLE — Mrs. Alice D. Farley, 64, Rossville, died here Tuesday night. She was born Dec. 10, 1910, in Rossville and was married March 2, 1946 to William Farley. He survives. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and conducted story hour at the Rossville Public Library. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, St. Croix, Virgin Islands; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; four brothers, Harold Lemon, 1226 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, Virgil Lemon, Rossville, Donald Lemon, Sioux City, Iowa, and Clyde Lemon, Des Moines; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Carroll, Manhattan, Mrs. Anita VandeVelde, Emmett, and Mrs. Dorothy McDonald, Kansas City, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association or the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 5477 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice D. 4 Mrs. Alice D. Farley Dec. 2, 1910 June 10, 1975 Services Rossville Christian Church 2:00 p.m. June 13, 1975 Officiating Rev. Bob Sieh Music "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" "Nearer to the Heart of God" Singers Mrs. Rose Brown Mrs. Helen Huffman Organist Janice Meyer Interment Rossville Cemetery Casket Bearers Everett Sumner John Lillard Marvin Davis John Davis Bill Hesse Burns Hesse | |
| 5478 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice F. Was longtime resident of Rossville Services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock in the Rossville Christian Church for Mrs. Alice F. Farley, 87, longtime Rossville resident who died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 21, 1882, at West Liberty, Ky., and lived at Rossville most of her life. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter: Mrs. Jewell Day, Wakarusa; two sons: Bill Farley, Rossville; and Laurence Farley, Manhattan; A sister: Mrs. Lillian Gost, Stroh, Ind.; two brothers: Andrew Davis, Stroh, Ind.; Bruce Davis, West Liberty, Ky.; six grandchildren; and 20 greatgrandchildren. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5479 |  | Obituary- Farley, Carl 1 Carl Farley ST. MARYS- Carl Farley, 61, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born May 6, 1948 in Topeka, the son of Alice Lemon and William Farley. He resided in Rossville most of his life before moving to St. Marys. Carl worked for Goodyear for 18 years and later worked in construction. He married Susan Mitchell. They were divorced. She survives. Other survivors include their three children, Angie (Brian) Carlson, St. Marys, Misty (Jim) Adkins, Topeka and Wesley (Jennifer) Farley, Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Jericka Cowan, Wyatt, Jordan and Bailey Carlson, St. Marys and Dane and Morgan Farley, Dallas; his sister Carolyn Grimes, Chandler, OK. Mr. Farley was cremated. Family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Farley Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5480 |  | Obituary- Farley, Carl 2 CARL FARLEY Carl Farley, 61, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born May 6, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Alice Lemon and William Farley. He resided in Rossville most of his life before moving to St. Marys. Carl worked for Goodyear for 18 years and later worked in construction. He married Susan Mitchell. They were divorced. She survives. Other survivors include their three children, Angie (Brian) Carlson, St. Marys, Misty (Jim) Adkins, Topeka and Wesley (Jennifer) Farley, Dallas, Tex.; six grandchildren, Jericka Cowan, Wyatt, Jordan and Bailey Carlson, of St. Marys, and Dane and Morgan Farley, Dallas; his sister Carolyn Grimes, Chandler, Okla. Mr. Farley was cremated. Family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Farley Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 5481 |  | Obituary- Farley, Carl 3 Biography Carl Farley, 61, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born May 6, 1948 in Topeka, the son of Alice Lemon and William Farley. He resided in Rossville most of his life before moving to St. Marys. Carl worked for Goodyear for 18 years and later worked in construction. He married Susan Mitchell. They were divorced. She survives. Other survivors include their three children, Angie (Brian) Carlson, St. Marys, Misty (Jim) Adkins, Topeka and Wesley (Jennifer) Farley, Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Jericka Cowan, Wyatt, Jordan and Bailey Carlson, St. Marys and Dane and Morgan Farley, Dallas; his sister Carolyn Grimes, Chandler, OK. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after the Memorial Service until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Farley Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5482 |  | Obituary- Farley, Clare CLARE MAE FARLEY Mrs. Clare Mae Farley, 72, Wamego, died Friday, October 24, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Farley was a processor for a retail grocery store. She was born July 18, 1914, at Rossville, the daughter of Claude and Ada Mae Heslett Yocum. Mrs. Farley was a member of the United Methodist Church in Alta Vista, past president of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2468 auxiliary, past president of Pearce-Keller Unit No. 17 in Manhattan, treasurer of Past Presidents Parley of American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Extension Homemakers Unit at Louisville. She was married to Lawrence Farley May 25, 1929. He survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Massey, Wamego, and Mrs. Fern Gilliland, Topeka. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Cowan-Edwards-Yorgensen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Harold Johnson Unit No. 172 of the American Legion at Wamego. Mrs. Clare Mae Farley WAMEGO — Mrs. Clare Mae Farley, 72, Wamego, died Friday, Oct. 24, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Farley was a processor for a retail grocery store. She was born July 18, 1914, at Rossville, the daughter of Claude and Ada Mae Heslett Yocum. Mrs. Farley was a member of the United Methodist Church in Alta Vista, past president of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2468 auxiliary, past president of Pearce-Keller Unit No. 17 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Manhattan, treasurer of Past Presidents Parley of American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Extension Homemakers Unit at Louisville. She was married to Lawrence Farley May 25, 1929. He survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Massey, Wamego, and Mrs. Fern Gilliland, Topeka. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cowan-Edwards-Yorgensen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Harold Johnson Unit No. 172 of the American Legion at Wamego. | |
| 5483 |  | Obituary- Farley, James 1 JAMES T. FARLEY James T. “Till” Farley, 83, a resident of Rossville for 50 years, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 5, at 2 p.m. in the Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Sam Nichols with Hurley Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Music was furnished by Mr. Terry Carlson, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Ernest Decker at the piano. Pallbearers were Jim Davis, Marvin Davis, John Davis, Elmer Davis, Glenn Davis, and Stanley Davis. James Hilton Farley was born at Pipestem, West Virginia, December 27, 1876, the son of Allen and Marinda Farley. He passed away November 2, 1960, at the age of 83 years 10 mo. and 6 days. When a small boy he moved with his parents to West Liberty, Kentucky. On November 6, 1901, he was united in marriage to Alice Davis and to this union were born three children. In February, 1910, Mr. Farley brought his family to Kansas, settling near Rossville on a farm. He spent several years farming, moving into Rossville in 1945 where he spent the remainder of his life. Mourning the loss of their loved one are his wife Alice of the home, one daughter, Jewel Hunsucker of Topeka, two sons, William of Rossville, and Lawrence of Manhattan; one sister, Ada Sieler of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Those from out of town attending the funeral of Mr. Till Farley were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Dickens, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boudreau, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lemon, Mrs. Roy Yoder, Mrs. Albert Reedy, Mrs. Loy Hale, Mrs. Sterling Wells, and Mrs. Ada Folsom, all of Manhattan; Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker, Mr. Bobby Tschantz, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Tschantz, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lemon, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kesler, Mr. Elmer Davis, Mr. Glen Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lemon and David, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Prentis DeHart of Maple Hill; Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Davis of Silver Lake, Mr. Stanley Davis of Willard. | |
| 5484 |  | Obituary- Farley, James 2 Card of Thanks- To all the kind friends, neighbors and relatives who extended their sympathy both in words and floral tributes during our bereavement, we offer our most heartfelt thanks. Our special thanks also to the Christian Church for the food that was brought in our time of need. Mrs. Till Farley Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker and Family Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley Bill Farley & family | |
| 5485 |  | Obituary- Farley, Lawrence 1 Lawrence Farley Lawrence Farley, 91, Topeka, died Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 3, 1908, in West Liberty, KY, the son of Til and Alice Farley. He was reared in Rossville and attended Rossville schools. Mr. Farley owned and operated Farley Plumbing and Heating in Rossville. He had been a steam fitter at Fort Riley for many years before he retired in the 1970s. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a member and past president of the Eagles Aerie No. 2468 in Manhattan, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He married Clare Mae Yocum in May 1929. She died in October 1986. Survivors include nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 10:30 Friday morning in the Rossville Cemetery, under direction of Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 5486 |  | Obituary- Farley, Lawrence 2 Lawrence Farley Lawrence Farley, 91, Topeka, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Farley owned and operated Farley Plumbing and Heating in Rossville. He had been a steam fitter at Fort Riley for many years before he retired in the 1970s. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Oct. 3, 1908, in West Liberty, Ky., the son of Til and Alice Farley. He was raised in Rossville and attended Rossville schools. Mr. Farley was a member and past presi-dent of the Eagles Aerie No. 2468 in Manhattan and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Rossville. He married Clare Mae Yocum in May 1929. She died in October 1986. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Mr. Farley will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of the mortuary. | |
| 5487 |  | Obituary- Farley, Lawrence 3 In Memory Of Lawrence Farley Born October 3, 1908 West Liberty, Kentucky Entered Into Rest February 22, 2000 Topeka, Kansas Graveside Service Rossville Cemetery 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2000 Minister Reverend Patrick Buss Oakland United Methodist Church Military Honors Jimmie Lillard Post 31 American Legion, Rossville, Kansas Interment Rossville Cemetery Rossville, Kansas | |
| 5488 |  | Obituary- Farley, William 1 WILLIAM W. FARLEY William Winfred Farley, 77, Rossville, died Tuesday, May 26, 1981, at a Topeka hospital. He had been ill about a week. He was born November 27, 1903, at West Liberty, Ky., the son of James and Alice Davis Farley, and came to the Rossville community in 1910. Mr. Farley was a carpenter and retired in 1977. He was a member of Rossville Christian Church and Loyal Order of the Mosse Lodge No. 555, Topeka. He was married to Alice Lemon March 2, 1946. She died January 10, 1975. He later was married to Maxine Fulton February 12, 1977, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, Oklahoma City, Okla.; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; a brother, Lawrence Farley, Alta Vista; and four grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Friday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. | |
| 5489 |  | Obituary- Farley, William 2 William W. Farley William Winfred Farley, 77, Rossville, died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital. He had been ill about a week. He was born Nov. 27, 1903, at West Liberty, Ky., the son of James and Alice Davis Farley, and came to the Rossville community in 1910. Mr. Farley was a carpenter and retired in 1977. He was a member of Rossville Christian Church and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 555, Topeka. He was married to Alice Lemon March 2, 1946. She died Jan. 10, 1975. He later was married to Maxine Fulton Feb. 12, 1977, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, Oklahoma City; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; a brother, Lawrence Farley, Alta Vista; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. | |
| 5490 |  | Obituary- Farr, Thomas Thomas John "TJ" Farr Thomas John "TJ" Farr, 86, of Paxico, Kansas, died Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the Rossville Healthcare Center. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Bethlehem Cemetery, south of Paxico. Mr. Farr will lie-in-state on Monday, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Campanella-Evans Mortuary in Wamego, the family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. www.campanellafuneral.com | |
| 5491 |  | Obituary- Farrell, Delores 1 Delores C. Farrell Rossville-Delores C. (Kolterman) Farrell, 88 of Rossville, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born October 31, 1924 in the Laclede community the daughter of Ewalt and Frances Wilson Kolterman. She grew up in the Laclede community and graduated from Wamego High School. On April 4, 1945, Delores was united in marriage to Dennis C. Farrell at Atchison. Delores and Dennis lived on a farm near Wamego and moved to the Rossville/St. Marys communities in 1956. She was employed for Unified School District No. 321 as a cook. Delores was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Mrs. Farrell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dennis on May 6, 2003; one daughter, Paris Marie Farrell (1956); and two grandchildren, Shawn Perry (1989) and Jacolyn Farrell (2009). Delores is survived by her two daughters, Tomi Ann Morford and Jayleen Farrell both of Topeka; one son, Denis Farrell of Valley Center; one sister, Henrietta Willey of Oregon; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in the St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery, Wamego. Mrs. Farrell will lie in state from 9:00 A.M. until service time Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in care of the Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences can be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 5492 |  | Obituary- Farrell, Delores 2 DELORES C. KOLTERMAN FARRELL Delores C. Kolterman Farrell, 88, of Rossville, passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at the St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born Oct. 31, 1924, in the Laclede community the daughter of Ewalt and Frances Wilson Kolterman. She grew up in the Laclede community and graduated from Wamego High School. On April 4, 1945, in Atchison, Delores was united in marriage to Dennis C. Farrell. They shared over 58 years of marriage before Dennis passed away on May 6, 2003. To this union they shared four children, Tomi Ann, Jayleen, Paris Marie and Denis. Delores and Dennis lived on a farm near Wamego and moved to the Rossville/St. Marys communities in 1956. Delores was a proud farmer’s wife who understood what hard work was all about and took much pride in everything she did. She was always caring for her children and helping Dennis with chores on the farm on a daily basis. In her later years, she was employed by the Unified School District No. 321 as a cook and she took much pride in preparing all those meals for the school kids. Her strong work ethic and loving heart will be missed by her family and friends and her warm spirit will be expressed in all of their daily lives forever. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dennis; one daughter, Paris Marie Farrell (1956); and two grandchildren, Shawn Perry (1989) and Jacolyn Farrell (2009). Delores is survived by her two daughters, Tomi Ann Morford and Jayleen Farrell both of Topeka; one son, Denis Farrell of Valley Center; one sister, Henrietta Willey of Oregon; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 8, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Interment followed at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery, Wamego. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys KS 66536. Online condolences can be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 5493 |  | Obituary- Farrell, Delores 3 Delores C. Farrell Delores C. (Kolterman) Farrell, 88, of Rossville, passed away Feb. 4, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born Oct. 31, 1924, in the Laclede community, the daughter of Ewalt and Frances Wilson Kolterman. She grew up in the Laclede community and graduated from Wamego High School. On April 4, 1945, in Atchison, Delores was united in marriage to Dennis C. Farrell. They shared more than 58 years of marriage before Dennis passed away on May 6, 2003. To this union they shared four children, Tomi Ann, Jayleen, Paris Marie and Denis. Delores and Dennis lived on a farm near Wamego and moved to the Rossville and St. Marys area in 1956. Delores was a proud farmer’s wife who understood what hard work was all about and took much pride in everything she did. She was always caring for her children and helping Dennis with chores on the farm on a daily basis. In her later years, she was employed by Unified School District 321 as a cook, and she took much pride in preparing ail those meals for the school kids. Her strong work ethic and loving heart will be missed by her family and friends and her warm spirit will be expressed in all of their daily lives forever. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dennis; one daughter, Paris Marie Farrell in 1956; and two grandchildren, Shawn Perry in 1989 and Jacolyn Farrell in 2009. Delores is survived by her two daughters, Tomi Ann Morford and Jayleen Farrell, both of Topeka; one son, Denis Farrell of Valley Center; one sister, Henrietta Willey of Oregon; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 8 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment followed in St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery in Wamego. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys KS 66536. | |
| 5494 |  | Obituary- Farrell, Jayleen Jayleen A. "Byrrd" Farrell Jayleen A. "Byrrd" Farrell, 55, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Univer¬sity of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus. She was born April 11, 1963 at Kansas City. She was the daughter of the late Dennis C. and Delores C. Kolterman Farrell. She lived in the St. Marys and Rossville communities. Byrrd attended St. Marys Grade School, and graduated from Rossville High School. She loved nature and flowers. Survivors include her biological daughter, Alex; a broth¬er, Denny Farrell, Valley Center; a sister, Tomi Morford, To¬peka. A Celebration of Life will be held later. Plant a tree or flowers in memory of Byrrd. Piper Funeral Home in St Marys is assisting the family. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5495 |  | Obituary- Farrell, Jobe Jobe Farrell, 83, died early this week at his home at Delia, after a lingering illness. The deceased was a pioneer of the Delia community. | |
| 5496 |  | Obituary- Farrell, Sarah 1 Sarah E. Farrell ST. MARYS — Sarah E. Farrell, 98, formerly of Delia, died Monday, Jan. 22, 1996, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born March 19, 1897, at Delia, the daughter of John and Anna Stach Ausherman. She had lived at Delia until she moved to Topeka in 1973. Mrs. Farrell was a member of the Catholic Church. She married Everd B. Farrell. He died Nov. 27, 1960. Survivors include two daughters, Mary L. Remboldt, Topeka, and Betty J. Wilson, Mesa, Ariz.; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Burial will be at the Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Farrell will lie in state after 3 p.m. Thursday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Sarah E. Farrell Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5497 |  | Obituary- Farrell, Sarah 2 Farrell Sarah E. Farrell, 98, formerly of Delia, died Monday, Jan. 22, 1996, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born March 19, 1897, at Delia, the daughter of John and Anna Stach Ausherman. She had lived at Delia until she moved to Topeka in 1973. Mrs. Farrell was a member of the Catholic Church. She married Everd B. Farrell. He died Nov. 27, 1960. Survivors include two daughters, Mary L. Remboldt, Topeka, and Betty J. Wilson, Mesa, Ariz.; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Burial will be at the Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Farrell will lie in state after 3 p.m. Thursday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Sarah E. Farrell Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the funeral home. Sarah E. Farrell Sarah E. Farrell, 98, formerly of Delia, died Monday, January 22, 1996, at a Topeka care home. She was born March 19, 1897, in Delia, the daughter of John and Anna Stach Ausherman. She had lived in the Delia community for many years before she moved to Topeka in 1973. She grew up in the Delia community and was a member of the Catholic church. She was married to Everd B. Farrell September 5, 1917, in To¬peka. He died November 27, 1960. Surviving her are two daughters, Mary L. Remboldt, Topeka, and Betty J. Wilson, Mesa, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A rosary was recited at 7:00 Thursday evening at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Church; interment was in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah E. Farrell Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5498 |  | Obituary- Fauerbach, Catherine Catherine E. Fauerbach Catherine Ernestine Fauerbach, 86, Rossville, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005, at Stormont-Vail Health Care in Topeka. She was born February 9, 1919, in Rossville, the daughter of Ernest and Anna Meyer Reser, and had lived in the Rossville community all of her life. Catherine was reared in the Rossville community and attended Stone School. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1938. Mrs. Fauerbach was a cook at the Rossville Grade School and was the head cook at the Rossville High School for several years. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church, and a member of Loyal Chapter No. 16 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake. She was a past Worthy Matron at the lodge. On August 11, 1941, she married John H. Fauerbach at Lyndon. He died September 19, 1998. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Cora Mae Davis and Shirley Ann Campbell, and a daughter-in-law, Michele Fauerbach. Surviving her are two daughters, Judy Fauerbach, Topeka, and Bonnie J. Fauerbach, Rossville; three sons, William Fauerbach and James Fauerbach, both of Emporia, and John E. Fauerbach, Topeka; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her funeral service was a 1:00 p.m. Friday at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys; burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. The family received friends Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church and sent in care of the funeral home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 5499 |  | Obituary- Fauerbach, John 1 John H. Fauerbach John H. Fuerbach, 83, Rossville, died Wednesday, September 16, 1998, at St. Marys Manor. He was born June 22, 1915, at Maple Hill, the son of Lewis D. and Mable M. Kesler Fauerbach. He lived in the Rossville community since 1926. He grew up in the Maple Hill community and attended Twin Rose schools. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church. He was a 60-year member of Lake Lodge No. 50 AF/AM, Silver Lake. He was a 50-year member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 Order of the Eastern Star, Silver Lake. He had served as Worthy Patron in the Star. He was married to Catherine E. Reser on August 11, 1941, at Lyndon. Survivors include his wife, Catherine E. Fauerbach, of the home; two daughters, Judy Fauerbach, Topeka, and Bonnie Fauerbach, Rossville; three sons, William Fauerbach and James Fauerbach, both of Emporia, John E. Fauerbach, Topeka; eight grand-children and five great-grandchildren. His service was Saturday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Lake Lodge No. 50 conducted a graveside service. Family visitation was Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyteri¬an Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5500 |  | Obituary- Fauerbach, John 2 John H. Fauerbach ROSSVILLE — John H. Fauerbach, 83, rural Rossville, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1998, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mr. Fauerbach was a farmer. He was born June 22, 1915, at Maple Hill; the son of Lewis D. and Mable M. Kesler Fauerbach. He was raised in Maple Hill and attended Twin Rose Schools. Mr. Fauerbach was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church. He was a 60-year member of Lake Lodge No. 50 AF&AM at Silver Lake and 50-year member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star at Silver Lake. He was married to Catherine; E. Reser on Aug. 11, 1941, at Lyndon. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Judy Fauerbach, Topeka, and Bonnie Fauerbach, Rossville; three sons; William Fauerbach and James Fauerbach, both of Emporia, and John E. Fauerbach, Topeka; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St.; Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery, where Lake Lodge No. 50 will conduct graveside Masonic services. Mr. Fauerbach will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian. Church and sent in care of the funeral home. |
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