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| 9651 |  | Obituary- Silvers, Clarence 1 Death of Clarence Silvers Clarence Silvers died very suddenly Saturday, September 19, While in conversation with Daniel Wilt in the road in front of his farm residence two miles southeast of Rossville. Death was caused by heart disease. Mr. Silvers had not been in the best of health for several weeks. The news of his death came to town at 11 o’clock and was a great shock. Only the day before he was about town and attended the fair on the evening before he passed away. Mr. Silvers had been a sufferer from the disease since childhood. Mr. Silvers was 37 years of age. He grew to manhood in this vicinity on the farm where he lived at that time of his death. After the death of his father his mother and brothers moved to Rossville and he continued on the place. For several years Mr. Silvers has been farming considerable other ground beside the home place and last year tended nearly 300 acres of rented ground. The past summer has been a strenuous one for him and it is likely the worries and hard work was too great a strain. The funeral was held yesterday at the home. Rev. H. L. Nelson, of Topeka conducted a short service after which Topeka Commandary No. 5, Knights Templar took charge of the service. The Workman lodge had charge of the service at the grave. One of the greatest turnouts of sympathetic friends ever seen in Rossville attended the funeral and followed the body to its last resting place. Mr. Silvers is survived by his widow, his mother, Mrs. E. Silvers, Frank and Emmett Silvers and Miss Anna Silvers, of Manard, Idaho Card of Thanks I wish to thank the A. O. U. W. lodge of Rossville for the prompt manner in which the insurance on the life, of my husband was paid. Legal First published in Rossville Reporter Nov. 5, 1914 State of Kansas Shawnee County In the matter of the estate of Clarence H. Silvers, late od Shawnee county, Kansas. Notice of Appointment Notice is nearby given that on the 3rd day of Nov. A. D., 1914, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly Appointed administrative of the estate of Clarence H. Silvers, late of Shawnee county, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. E. J. Howard, Administrator | |
| 9652 |  | Obituary- Silvers, Clarence 2 Sues Mother-In-Law Fannie L. Silvers asks for and eighth Of $19,000 estate Fannie L. Silvers Rossville, today filed suit in the Shawnee district court against E. J. Howard, administrator for the estate of Clarence Silvers, Rossville; Ellen Silvers, her mother-in-law, 109 East Tenth street, Topeka; S. F. Page, Rossville, and the Rossville State bank. The suit is filed to obtain money representing one-eighth interest in the estate of the late Emanuel Silvers at Rossville. She claims the right to the share in the property by right of being the widow of Clarence Silvers, deceased, a son of Emanuel Silvers. The plaintiff alleges that following the death of her father-in-law the mother-in-law formed an agreement with her husband whereby the son deeded the latter his share I the estate in order that a mortgage raising money for the husband’s two brothers in Idaho might be placed upon the farm. After the mortgage was paid off, the petition recites, the mother-in-law sold the farm for n$19,000, a part of the money being on deposit in the Rossville State bank, according to the plaintiff. The plaintiff asks that she be given judgement against Ellen Silvers for $2,375, which represents the one-eighth interest claimed by the plaintiff. Three hundred and seventy-five dollars, representing one-eighth of the claimed rental value of the estate for the last three years is also asked for. The court is also petitioned to annul the deed made by the late Clarence Silvers to the mother. | |
| 9653 |  | Obituary- Silvers, Ellen Ellen Silvers News of the death of Mrs. Ellen Silvers, 74, for many years a resident of this city and community, was received here this week. Her death occurred Monday, Dec. 1, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Silvers Painter, at Fairfield, Idaho. Burial was at Fairfield. Mrs. Silver and her husband, the late Emanual Silvers for many years resided southeast of Rossville on what is now the Frank Page farm. After his death she moved to Rossville and resided for a number of years on Orange street. This property was eventually sold to Wm. Oldfield. She and her daughter Anna left here for Idaho about 12 or 15 years ago. She was a member of the Rossville S.B.A. lodge. Beside her daughter, she is survived by two sons, Frank and Emmett Silvers of Idaho. | |
| 9654 |  | Obituary- Silvers, Emanuel Emanuel Silvers. Emanuel Silvers was born in Fayall [sic], Portugal, January 16th, 1846, and came to America March 17th, 1861, landing in Boston. He remained in Boston 2 years and then came west and settled near Springfield, Ill. In 1867 he came to Kansas and to Rossville and made this town and immediate vicinity his home until his death Thursday morning, March 25, 1909. For the past year he had been in feeble health but did not take to his bed until a few days before he died. His death was due to paresis of the brain. Mr. Silvers was married to Miss Ella Fairbanks at Hilton August 31, 1877. To this union eight children were born, for of whom died in infancy. Mrs. Silvers and four children, Clarence, Emmett, Frank and Anna, survive to mourn his going. Mr. Silvers became a member of the Presbyterian church of this city about fourteen years ago under the preaching of Evangelist Shawhan. He was also a member of the A.O.U.W. in which order he carried $2000 life insurance. The funeral service was held Friday afternoon, March 26th, in the Presbyterian church, the Rev. H.L. Nelson delivering a touching and impressive address to a crowded house. Many beautiful floral offerings were banked about the casket. At the request of the deceased the A.O.U.W. lodge had charge of the service and the ritualistic ceremony was followed at the church and cemetery. Mr. Silver had been a member of this order for more than 27 years. [From The Rossville Reporter, Friday, April 2, 1909] | |
| 9655 |  | Obituary- Silvers, Emmett Emmett Silvers Emmett E. Silvers, 66, died Thursday, Nov. 16, at Nampa, Idaho. He was a native of Rossville community, born here June 14, 1884, on the farm southeast of town now owned by Ralph Pitts. He was a member of Hesperian Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Rossville. Word came to the local Lodge officers last week. Mr. Silvers unmarried is survived by his brother, Frank Silvers, of Superior, Arizona, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Silvers Painter of Gooding, Idaho. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, at Nampa, with Nampa Lodge A.F. & A.M. in charge. | |
| 9656 |  | Obituary- Silversmith, Delores Delores M. Silversmith Delores Mae Silversmith, 86, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 1,2018. She was born September 29,1931, in Delia, Kansas, the daughter of Faye Paul and Lillie Zita (Behm) Swader. Delores was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone for 30 years, retiring in 1986. Mrs. Silversmith was a life-time member of Southwestern Bell Pioneers. Delores married John “Jack” Arthur Silversmith, Sr. on November 2,1974 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Sandy Murray, Debbie (Murray) Ramirez and Pam (Marc) Anderson; a daughter-in-law, Gwen Wilcox; a step-daughter, Tanya Jo Silversmith; six grandchildren, Michael L. (Robin) Murray, John P. (Miranda) Murray, Jennifer Murray, Delores (Chris) Brown, Michelle Anderson, Marcy Anderson; many great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bernie (Luella) Swader, all of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Billy Murray, Mikey Murray and James Wilcox; a sister, Vera Wright; and a brother, Ora Swader. Delores enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. She loved camping, bowling and stock car races. She was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Oakland Raiders. A funeral ceremony will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321SW 10th Ave., Topeka. Interment will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. Delores will lie in state after 3 pm, Tuesday, at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9657 |  | Obituary- Silversmith, Sharon Sharon Lee DeHaan Silversmith Sharon Silversmith, 77, Rossville, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in a Topeka Nursing Home. Sharon was born November 16, 1939 in Lake Forest, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Mildred Ann (Trott) DeHaan. She grew up in Lake Forest until the death of both her parents at the age of 12. Sharon moved to Great Bend, Kansas with her 2 younger brothers to live with her Paternal Aunt and Uncle. Sharon finished High School in Great Bend and attended Emporia State University. During much of her adult life she lived in California returning to Kansas in 1978. She is survived by her 2 brothers: Charles (Sherry) DeHaan and Ronald (Shannon) DeHaan. Sharon is also survived by her 5 children: Lori Ann Bleidissel Wallace (Larry), Tanya Jo Silversmith, Denise Robinson, Braelund L. Silversmith and J.A. Silversmith Jr. 28 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Sharon was cremated. Memorial Services will be held at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 3916 SW17, Topeka, KS on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions can be made in Sharon's name to the American Kidney Foundation. | |
| 9658 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Adelia Adelia Simecka Dies At Age 89 Mrs. Adelia Simecka, 89, of Rossville, died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. She was born July 24, 1878, in Austria, and came to the United States as a small child. Since then she had lived in the Rossville-Delia area. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Parish at Rossville. Surviving are a half-brother, Valen Lysek, Delia; two half-sisters, Miss Julia Lysek and Mrs. Anna Hladky, both of Rossville, and several nieces and nephews. Services were at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Adelia Simecka St. Marys - Mrs. Adelia Simecka, 89, of Rossville, died Thursday in a Topeka Hospital. Born July 24, 1878 in Austria, she came to the United States as a small child. Since then she had lived in the Rossville-Delia area. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Parish, Rossville. Surviving are a half-brother, Mr. Valen Lysek, Delia; two half-sisters, Miss Julia Lysek and Mrs. Anna Hladky, both of Rossville, and several nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited at Verschelden Chapel, St. Marys, at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Services will be at the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. | |
| 9659 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Arthur 1 Arthur B. Simecka MAYETTA — Arthur B. Simecka, 82, Missoula, Mont., died Wednesday, May 10, 1995, at a Missoula, Mont., nursing home. Mr. Simecka farmed in Kansas and also had been a carpenter. He was born March 4, 1913, in Delia, the son of Joseph and Mary Cander Simecka. He was married to Lucille Reynolds on Oct. 16, 1935, at Delia. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mary Ruth Lundin and Susan Holland, both of Mayetta, and Paula Jo Simecka, Arvada, Colo.; a son, Norman Simecka, Clinton, Mont.; three sisters, Josephine Constant, Topeka, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville, and Leona Paulini, Mobile, Ala.; three brothers, Leo Simecka, Topeka, Ben Simecka, Delia, and Ray Simecka, Escondido, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta. Burial of cremains will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the CARE LINE at the Diabetic Learning Center, Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, 1500 S.W. 10th, Topeka, 66604, or to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Building Fund in Mayetta. Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula, Mont., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9660 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Arthur 2 Arthur B. Simecka Arthur B. Simecka, 82, Missoula, Mont., died Wednesday, May 10, 1995, at a Missoula, Mont, nursing home. Mr. Simecka farmed in Kansas and also had been a carpenter. He was born March 4, 1913, in Delia, the son of Joseph and Mary Cander Simecka. He was married to Lucille Reynolds October 16, 1935, at Delia. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mary Ruth Lundin and Susan Holland, both of Mayetta, and Paula Jo Simecka, Arvada, Colo.; a son, Norman Simecka, Clinton, Mont.; three sisters, Josephine Constant, Topeka, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville, and Leona Paulini, Mobile, Ala.; three brothers, Leo Siemcka, Topeka, Ben Simecka, Delia, and Ray Simecka, Escondido, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Simecka was cremated. A memorial mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta. Burial of cremains will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the CARE LINE at the Diabetic Learning Center, Stormont-Vail Regional Medical. Center, 1500 S.W. 10th, Topeka 66604; or to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Building Fund in Mayetta. Garden City Funeral Home, Missoula, Mont, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9661 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Benjamin BENJAMIN JOSEPH SIMECKA Benjamin Joseph Simecka, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Rolling Hills Manor in Topeka. He was born May 23, 1925 in Delia, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Mary (Cander) Simecka. Ben graduated from Delia High School in 1943 and farmed on the “Home Place” until retirement. On June 1, 1949 he was united in marriage to Norma Jean Fechner who preceded him on Jan. 30, 2006. Survivors include two daughters, Sheryl Gudenkauf (Mike), Topeka; Michelle Simecka, Montana; four sons, Joe Simecka (Coleen), Silver Lake; Dave Simecka, Delia; Mark Simecka (Tonya), Ozawkie; Bennie Simecka (Mary), Olathe; 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, an additional great grandson expected July 2014. One sister, Josephine (Simecka) Constant survives. Ben was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Private inurnment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial Contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, Topeka or Delia-Sacred Heart Oratory in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W Maple St., St Marys, KS, 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome. com. | |
| 9662 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Bridget Bridget M. Simecka Bridget M. Simecka, 87, Topeka, died Sunday, May 10,1998, at a local care center. She was born Aug. 15,1910, in Emmett, to Chris and Julia Reilly Kennedy. She was graduated from Emmett High School. She lived in Delia before she moved to Topeka in 1942. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar Society at the church, Ladies of Columbus, St. Francis Hospital auxiliary, and Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle No. 503. She was married to Leo Simecka April 26, 1934. He survives. A daughter, Lillian Schwerdt, and three grandchildren, Michael Schwerdt, Anne Schwerdt and Thomas Schwerdt, died July 4, 1970. Survivors include a son, Jerry L. Simecka, Topeka; two daughters, Julie Besler, Tope¬ka, and Jean Simon Turgeon, Louisville, Neb.; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be at 4 p.m. today in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 312 Freeman, 66616. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9663 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Edward 1 Edward Simecka Passes Away Edward Paul Simecka, 78, passed away peacefully with family by his side Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the St. Marys Manor. He was born January 20, 1943, at Delia, the son of James E. and Regina M. “Sally” Dohrman Simecka. Ed was raised in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School in 1961. After graduation he was employed as a tire builder for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka retiring in 1998 after 37 years of service. Ed served in the United States Army. In 1969 he coached the Immaculate Conception Catholic Grade Schools boys’ basketball team and was proud to do so, he loved to talk about it though-out the years. Ed was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; he also was a member of the United Rubber Workers Union. | |
| 9664 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Edward 2 Ed always had a unique style. He loved his family, cars, music, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Royals, and the KU Jayhawks. In 1966 he started his family with Judy Perry. They had two children Jacqueline, and Christopher. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jo Endicott. Survivors include his son, Christopher Simecka, Topeka; his daughter, Jacqueline (Tim) Moylan, St. Marys; Their children, Kayla, Shannon, Maria, Anna, Daniel, and Catherine; two brothers, James L. Simecka, Wamego, and Gerald R. (Eva) Simecka, Topeka; sisters, Mary Barr, Lincoln, NE, Judy (Doyle) Kizzire, in Lawson, MO, Pat Skaggs, Topeka, Dee Dee (Steve) Kennedy, Topeka, Barbara Froelich, Kansas City, and Ginger (Lloyd) Lynch, Web City, MO; many nieces and nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 18. 2022 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Ed will lie in state at Piper Funeral Home from 4:00 until the rosary at 6:00 P.M. Monday, January 17, 2022. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Marys Manor and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9665 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Florence 1 Florence M. Simecka Florence M. Simecka, 74, St. Marys, died Sunday, September 20, 1998, at a nursing home in Wamego. She was born June 19,1924, in Delia, the daughter of John J. and Mary Stallman Wehner. She spent her early life in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School in 1942. She worked at Katie's Korner Restaurant in St. Marys many years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the auxiliary to Hoy Heim Post No. 178 of the American Legion, both in St. Marys. She was a volunteer at St. Marys Manor for more than 20 years. She married John L. Simecka November 26, 1942, in Salinas, CA. They lived in the Delia and Rossville communities before they moved to St. Marys in 1957. They owned and operated Simecka Hy- Klas grocery in St. Marys from 1959 until 1982. He survives. Other survivors include sons, John R. Simecka and Gary Simecka, both of St. Marys; daughters, Linda Tuller, Topeka, and Shirley Mergenmeier and Denise Cushing, both of St. Marys; brothers, Clar¬ence Wehner and John A. Wehner, both of Rossville, Melvin Wehner, Eudora, and Francis Wehner, Colorado Springs, CO; a sister, Katie Rezac, Osage City; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and a stepgreat-granddaugther. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. A prayer service and rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the donation fund at | |
| 9666 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Florence 2 Florence M. Simecka ST. MARYS — Florence M. Simecka, 74, St. Marys, died Sunday, Sept. 20,1998, at a nursing home, in Wamego. She was born June 19,1924, in Delia, to John J. and Mary Stallman Wehner. She spent her early life in the Delia community and was graduated from Delia High School in 1942. She worked at Katie’s Korner Restaurant in St. Marys many years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the auxiliary to Hoy-Heim Post No. 178 of the American Legion, both in St. Marys. She was a volunteer at St. Marys Manor more than 20 years. She was married to John L. Simecka Nov. 28, 1942, in Salinas, Calif. They lived in the Delia and Rossville communities before they moved to St. Marys In 1957. They 'owned and operated Simecka Hy-Klas grocery in St. Marys from 1959 until 1982. He survives. Other survivors include sons, John R. Simecka and Gary Simecka, both in St. Marys; daughters, Linda Teller, Topeka, and Shirley Mergerimeier and Denise Cushing, both in St. Marys; brothers, Clarence Wehner and John A. Wehner, both in Rossville, Melvin Wehner, Eudora, and Francis Wehner, Colorado Springs; a sister, Katie Rezac, Osage City; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a stepgreat-granddaughter. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a prayer service at 7 p.m. will be followed by a rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to the decoration fund at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. | |
| 9667 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Frank 1 Delia Man, 75, Killed By Freight Train Prank Simecka, 74, of Delia, was killed instantly Friday afternoon when he walked in front of a moving Union Pacific freight train near the Delia depot. Witnesses said section hands near the scene warned Simecka that the train was approaching, but he “paid no attention.” He was born July 4, 1876, in Moravia. He leaves a brother, Joseph B. Simecka of Delia; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Martinek of Rossville, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services, will be at 9 a. m. Monday in the Sacred Heart Church in Delia. The body will lie in state at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys until the time of service. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. | |
| 9668 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Frank 2 FRANK SIMECKA KILLED BY FREIGHT AT DELIA COSSING LAST FRIDAY 17 May 1951 Frank Simecka, 74, was killed instantly last Friday afternoon when he was struck by a Union Pacific freight train at Delia. The accident occurred just west of the depot in Delia about 4:30 p.m. Simecka, according to Jackson county sheriff White, and Undersheriff Johnson, who investigated the accident, had been uptown in Delia and were returning to his home. He stopped at the railroad crossing and remarked to a witness there that the freight seemed to be approaching “awfully fast.” He then turned and started walking east on the tracks ahead of the oncoming train. The freight struck him 60 feet beyond the street crossing and carried him for 63 feet before throwing him 14 feet clear of the tracks. The tragedy was witnessed by Clinton Kerwin, Charles Stegman and Charles Kolbek, who tried to grab him from the train’s path. The impact of the engine tore him from the hands of the would-be rescuers and carried him on down the track. The locomotive threw him clear of the track and he was not run over by the train. Simecka had been in good health and there was nothing to indicate a suicide attempt. His hearing was good and the remark he made at the crossing indicates he was aware of the train’s approach. The body was taken to the Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Services were held Monday at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Delia. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. The pallbearers were: John L. Simecka, Emil Martinek, Ted Dolezilek, of Rossville; Bob Simecka, Art Simecka, Delia; Joe Lysek of Emmett, all nephews. Mr. Simecka was born July 4, 1876, in Moravia. He is survived by a brother, Joseph B. Simecka, of Delia; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Martinek of Rossville and a number of nieces and nephews. | |
| 9669 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Frank J. 1 Frank Jesse Simecka Frank Jesse Simecka, 89, St. Marys, died Thursday, June 01,2006 at the Wamego City Hospital. He was born September 17,1916 near Delia, the son of John and Nettie Scheidegger Simecka. Frank attended Delia Schools and entered the United States Army in September 1940 and served in the 3rd Army under Patton until October 31,1945. Frank lived in St. Marys for many years. He worked 20 years at the Farmers Union Coop in St. Marys. He was an avid gardener. Frank was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church He was united in marriage to Stella Manis Winters on December 16,1949. She died December 9,1996. He is survived by a son, Delbert Simecka, Belvue, and his children Alayna and Cameron; two step-daughters, Wanda Phillips, in Mississippi, and her children Jackie & Gary, and Patricia Meyer, in Washington, and her children Tammy and Tracy; a brother John Simecka, St. Marys; 6 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great- grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Frank will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 5, 2006 at Piper Funeral Home where family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9670 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Frank J. 2 FRANK JESSE SIMECKA Frank Jesse Simecka, 89, St. Marys, died Thursday, June 1, 2006 at the Wamego City Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1916 near Delia, the son of John and Nettie Scheidegger Simecka. Frank attended Delia Schools and entered the United States Army in September 1940 and served in the 3rd Army under Patton until Oct. 31,1945. Frank lived in St. Marys for many years. He worked 20 years at the Farmers Union Coop in St. Marys. He was an avid gardener. Frank was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. He was united in marriage to Stella Manis Winters on Dec. 16, 1949. She died Dec. 9, 1996. He is survived by a son, Delbert Simecka, Belvue, and his children Alayna and Cameron; two step-daughters, Wanda Phillips, in Mississippi, and her children Jackie and Gary, and Patricia Meyer, in Washington, and her children Tammy and Tracy; a brother John Simecka, St. Marys; six great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 6 at Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home. | |
| 9671 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Henrietta 1 Mrs. Simecka dies at age of 96 Mrs. Henrietta "Nettie" Simecka, 96, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, in a St Marys nursing home. She was born May 20, 1875, at Humboldt, Nebraska. She was married to John S. Simecka in 1899 in Pawnee City, Neb.; he preceded her in death in 1937. Mrs. Simecka lived in Delia, where she was a member of the Presbyterian Church, until 1960 when she moved to St Marys. Survivors include six sons: Stephen Simecka, Topeka; William B. Simecka Sr., Frank J. Simecka, and John E. Simecka, all of St Marys; Robert Simecka, and James Simecka, both of Delia; two daughters: Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Rossville; Mrs. Grace Horack, Bakersfield, California. She also leaves 32 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services were held Saturday from the Delia Presbyterian Church, with interment in the Rossville Cemetery by the Verschelden Funeral Home. The pallbearers, all grandsons were: Dick Simecka, Marvin Immenschuh, James L. Simecka, John R. Simecka, Ronald Simecka, and Delbert Simecka. Henrietta Simecka ST. MARYS - Mrs. Henrietta "Nettie" Simecka, 96, St. Marys, died Tuesday in a local nursing home. She was born May 20, 1875, at Humboldt, Neb. She was married to John S. Simecka in 1899 in Pawnee City, Neb. He died in 1937. She lived in Delia until 1960 when she moved to St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. Survivors include six sons, Stephen Simecka, 828 Buchanan, Topeka, William B. Simecka, Frank J. Simecka, and John L. Simecka, all of St. Marys, Robert Simecka and James Simecka, both of Della; two daughters, Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Rossville, and Mrs. Grace Horack, Bakersfield, Calif.; 32 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Delia Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Delia Presbyterian Church. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9672 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Henry Submitted by brother William Simecka of St. Marys, Kansas. | |
| 9673 |  | Obituary- Simecka, James 1 James E. Simecka DELIA —James E. Simecka, 90, Delia, died Saturday, May 5,2001, at a daughter’s home in Rossville where he had been staying. He was born April 22,1911, in Delia, to John and Henrietta Scheidegger Simecka. He graduated from Delia High School in 1927 and spent most of his life in the Delia community. He had been a farmer and worked for Union Pacific Railroad. He worked at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Plant in Topeka for 23 years. He was a custodian at Delia schools for more than 15 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia, Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 in St. Marys and Local No. 307 of United Rubber Workers in Topeka. He married Regina M. “Sally” Dohrman on April 7,1934, in St. Marys. She died July 19, 1994. Survivors include three sons, James L. Simecka, Rossville, Gerald R. Simecka, Topeka, and Edward Simecka, St. Marys; seven daughters, Mary Barr, Jo Endicott, Pat Skaggs and Ginger Lynch, all in Chanute, Judy Kizzire, Lawson, Mo., Dee Kennedy, Topeka, and Barbara Froelich, Rossville; two brothers, John L. Simecka and Frank Simecka, both in St. Marys; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Simecka will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia, 66418. | |
| 9674 |  | Obituary- Simecka, James 2 James E. Simecka James E. Simecka, 90, Delia, died at the home of his daughter in Rossville Saturday, May 5, 2001. He was born April 22, 1911, in Delia, the son of John and Henrietta Scheidegger Simecka, and had lived in the Delia community all of his life. Mr. Simecka grew up in the Delia community and was graduated from Delia High School in 1927. He had been a farmer and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad before going to work at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant in Topeka, where he worked for 23 years. He later worked for U.S.D. 321 as a custodian at the Delia schools for over 15 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia, and the Knights of Columbus Council #657 at St. Marys. He was a member of Rubber Workers Local #307 in Topeka. On April 7, 1934, he married Regina M. “Sally” Dohrman in St. Marys. She died July 19, 1994. Survivors include three sons, James L. Simecka, Rossville; Gerald R. Simecka, Topeka, and Edward Simecka, St. Marys; seven daughters, Mary Barr, Jo Endicott, Pat Skaggs, and Ginger Lynch, all of Chanute, Judy Kizzire, Lawson, Dee Kennedy, Topeka, and Barbara Foelich, Rossville; two brothers, John L. Simecka and Frank Simecka, both of St. Marys; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9675 |  | Obituary- Simecka, John L. John L. Simecka St. Marys- John L. Simecka, 94, passed away Tuesday March 3,2015 at the St. Marys Manor. He was born October 7, 1920 at Delia, the son of John and Henrietta “Nettie” Scheidegger Simecka. John grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School in 1938. He served in the United States Army in the 195th Field Artillery Group in Europe with General Patton. He lived in the Delia & Rossville communities before moving to St. Marys in 1957. He and his wife Florence owned and operated Simecka Hy-Klas Grocery Store in St. Marys from 59’ until 82’. John was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and a 50 year member of Knights of Columbus Council No 657. He was also a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post No 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On November 26, 1942 he was united in marriage to Florence M. Wehner at Salinas, CA. She died September 20,1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, Henry, Stephen, William, James, Robert and Frank; two sisters, Dora Immenschuh and Grace Horack and two granddaughters, Wendi Cushing and Jennifer Simecka. Survivors include two sons, John R. (Paulette) Simecka, St. Marys and Gary (Pam) Simecka, Midland, TX; three daughters, Linda Tuller, Topeka, Shirley (Willie) Mergenmeier and Denise (Scott) Cushing all of St. Marys; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Simecka will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 6, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the Prayer Vigil at 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Bus Fund or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Endowment 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. | |
| 9676 |  | Obituary- Simecka, John S. John S. Simecka John Simeka [sic] was born December 26, 1873, in Austria-Hungary, and died at his home in Delia, Sunday evening, October 31, 1937, aged 63 years, 10 months, 5 days. He came to America with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simecka, at the age of six. He spent his life as a farmer, being a resident of the Delia community in Jackson county for almost sixty years. Four years ago, with failing health, he retired to a residence in Delia. On December 26, 1899, he was united in marriage to Nettie Scheidegger of Pawnee City, Nebraska, and to this union was born nine children. One son, Henry, preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, Nettie Simecka, two daughters, Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Rossville, and Mrs. Grace Horack [sic Horak], Bakersfield, Calif.; six sons, Steve of Topeka; William, of St. Marys; Robert, James, Jesse and Johnnie of Delia. Other surviving relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Martinek, Rossville and Mr. [sic Mrs.] Tillie Dolezilek, Rossville; two brothers, Joe and Frank of Delia and twelve grandchildren. Mrs. Louis Lysek, a sister, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Topeka. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 4, at 2 o'clock at the Delia Presbyterian church, Rev. Bruce Davis, officiating. The Scottish Rite burial ritual requiem were used. The pallbearers were Messrs. E.I. Zirkle, John Wehner, Ed Macha, Frank Muller, Joe Lane and Frank Matyak. Interment was in Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Albert Horack [sic Horak] of Bakersfield, Calif., came home to attend the funeral of her father. --- John Simecka Burial services for John Simecka, 63, of Delia, were held this (Thursday) afternoon in the Rossville cemetery, following funeral services at the Delia Presbyterian church. Mr. Simecka passed away Sunday at his home in Delia after several months of illness. | |
| 9677 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Joseph Joseph B. Simecka drowns in farm pond Joseph Benjamin Simecka, 78, a retired farmer of Delia, was drowned last Wednesday evening while fishing near there. Born October 4, 1882, at Willis, he moved to Delia with his parents when he was 7. He had lived on the same farm the last 50 years. He was married to Mary Johanna Cander February 1, 1904 at the Immaculate Conception Church at St. Marys. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Delia in 1954. Mr. Simecka was a member of the Sacred Heart Church at Delia and a 50- year member of the Woodmen of America. Services were held at 9 a. m. Saturday at the Sacred Heart Church at Delia. Survivors include his widow, Mary Johanna; four daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Thompson of Delia, Mrs. Loretta Dodd of Ottawa, Mrs. Josephine Constant of Route 2, North Topeka, and Mrs. Leona Paulini of Mobile, Ala.; four sons, Leo Simecka of Topeka, Ray Simecka of Emporia, Arthur and Benjamin Simecka, both of Delia; 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. | |
| 9678 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Joyce Joyce Arlene Simecka Joyce Arlene (Lutz) Simecka passed away Dec. 26, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nev. She was 71 years old. Joyce was born Aug. 24, 1939, in rural Delia, to Lester Lutz and Garnet (Wood) Lutz. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She was an active member of the Boulder City Christian Center, Boulder City, Nev. She is survived by her husband, Karl Simecka, and her four children and their spouses, Keith Simecka of Boulder City, Kelly and Gabriel Chavez of Holton, Kan., Karla and Luke Bylund of Holton, Kan.; and Karen Simecka of Boulder City. She also leaves six grandchildren, Nichole, Korey, Tonja, Dustin, Dakota, and Joshua; and one great-grandson, Preston. Joyce was preceded in death by a son, Korey, parents Lester and Garnet Lutz, and a sister, Carol Wallace. The family held memorial services at the Boulder City Christian Center on Jan. 2 and will hold another on Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, Kan. | |
| 9679 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Leo Leo Simecka Leo Gerald Simecka, 92, Topeka, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at a Topeka nursing home. Mr. Simecka taught school at the Stach School that is now a living history piece at the Kansas Museum of Natural History in Topeka and at Delia junior and senior high schools. He also had been a boilermaker for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway from 1942 until he retired in May 1972. He was a lifelong farmer and cat¬tleman in the Delia community. He also sold insurance for Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Co. for many years. He was born December 1, 1908, in Delia, the son of Joseph and Mary Cander Simecka. He graduated from Delia High School in 1926. He moved to Topeka in 1942. Mr. Simecka was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 534, James W. Gibbons Assembly of the 4lh Degree, and he was a longtime member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. On April 26, 1934, he married Bridget M. Kennedy in Emmett. She died May 10, 1998. Mr. Simecka also was preceded in death by a daughter, Lillian Schwerdt, and three grandchildren, Anne Schwerdt, Michael Schwerdt and Thomas Schwerdt, on July 4,1970. Survivors include a son, Jerry Simecka, Tecumseh; two daughters, Julie Besler, Tecumseh, and Jean Simon Turgeon, Louisville, NE; a brother, Ben Simecka, Silver Lake; three sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville, Josephine Constant, Topeka, and Leona Paulini, Silver Lake; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A parish rosary was recited Friday and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 534 recited a rosary and conducted a chalice ceremony. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka was in charge of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 312 N.E. Freeman, Topeka 66616. | |
| 9680 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Lucille 1 Lucille Simecka Lucille Simecka, 81, Rossville, died Thursday, April 11, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 21,1915, at Stockdale, the daughter of Charles and Ruth Mohler Reynolds. Mrs. Simecka was a member of the Catholic faith, and a homemaker. She was married to Arthur B. Simecka October 16, 1935, at Delia. He died May 10,1995. Surviving her are a son, Norman Simecka, Nampa, Ida.; three daughters, Mary Ruth Lundin and Susan Holland, Mayetta, and Paula Jo Simecka, Arvada, Colo.; a brother, Donald Reynolds, Odenton, Va.; and a sister, Pauline Hartline, Albany, Calif. Memorials may be made to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund, Rossville 66533. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9681 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Lucille 2 Simecka Lucille Simecka, 81, Rossville, died Thursday, April 11, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 21, 1915, at Stockdale, the daughter of Charles And Ruth Mohler Reynolds. Mrs. Simecka was Catholic. She married Arthur B. Simecka on Oct. 16, 1935, at Delia. He died May 10, 1995. Survivors include a son, Norman Simecka, Nampa, Idaho; three daughters, Mary R. Lundin and Susan Holland, both of Mayetta, and Paula Jo Simecka, Arvada, Colo.; a brother, Donald Reynolds, Odenton, Va.; and a sister, Pauline Hartline, Albany, Calif. Mrs. Simecka was cremated. Private inurnment services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund, Rossville, 66533. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka is in charge of arrangements. Lucille Simecka ROSSVILLE - Lucille Simecka, 81, Rossville, died Thursday, April 11, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 21, 1915, at Stockdale, the daughter of Charles And Ruth Mohler Reynolds. Mrs. Simecka was Catholic. She married Arthur B. Simecka on Oct. 16, 1935, at Delia. He died May 10, 1995. Survivors include a son, Norman Simecka, Nampa, Idaho; three daughters, Mary R. Lundin and Susan Holland, both of Mayetta, and Paula Jo Simecka, Arvada, Colo.; a brother, Donald Reynolds, Odenton, Va.; and a sister, Pauline Hartline, Albany, Calif. Mrs. Simecka was cremated. Private inurnment services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund, Rossville, 66533. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9682 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Margaret Mrs. Margaret C. Simecka Mrs. Margaret Catherine Simecka, 82, Topeka, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Feb. 3, 1906, in Delia, the daughter of Patrick and Hanora Guinee Halloran. She lived in Delia until 1925 when she moved to Topeka. She was graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Altar Guild at the church and an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. She was married to Stephen B. Simecka June 30, 1932, in Topeka. He died Dec. 4, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy M. Peyton, Houston, Texas, and Patricia Kay Simecka, at home; a son, Ron S. Simecka, Topeka; four grandchildren and four great-grand-children. Mass of Christian burial will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home where a parish prayer service will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church, 1114 W. 10th, 66604. Catherine Simecka Catherine Simecka, Topeka, died late Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Arrangements are pending at Brennan Funeral Home. Margaret C. Simecka Mrs. Margaret Catherine Simecka, 82, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 1, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 3, 1906, in Delia, the daughter of Patrick and Hanora Guinee Halloran. She lived in Delia until 1925, when she moved to Topeka. She was graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Altar Guild at the church and an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. She was married to Stephen B. Simecka June 30, 1932, in Topeka. He died December 4, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy M. Peyton, Houston, Tex., and Patricia Kay Simecka, at home; a son, Ron S. Simecka, Topeka; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was at 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Brennan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church, 1114 W. 10th, Topeka, 66604. | |
| 9683 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Mary 1 Mary Simecka Dies Services were at 9:30 a. m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia for Mrs. Mary Simecka, 83, of Delia, who died Monday in a Topeka nursing home after a long illness. She was born Feb. 8, 1883 at Everest in Brown County and spent most of her life in the Delia community. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia and the Altar Society of the church and Royal Neighbors of America. She was married to Joseph Simecka in 1904 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Chirch in St. Marys. He died in 1961. Survivors include four sons, Leo Simecka, Topeka, Raphael Simecka, Escondido, Calif., Arthur Simecka, Woody Creek, Colo., and Ben Simecka, Delia; four daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Thompson, Delia, Mrs. Loretta Dodd, Ottawa, Mrs. Josephine Constant, Route 2, Topeka, and Mrs. Leona Paulini, Mobile, Ala.; 28 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Pallbearers were Norman Simecka, Gerald Simecka, Marlin Constant, Joseph Constant, Marvin Thompson, and Nels Thompson. | |
| 9684 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Michelle Michelle Simecka (77) Passes Away Michelle Simecka, 62, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Friday, October 5, 2021, at the Livingston Heath and Rehabilitation Center. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of funeral arrangements. She grew up in rural Delia. Her parents were Ben & Norma Simecka. Siblings are Dave, Mark, Joe & Bennie Simecka & Sheryl Gudenkauf. She graduated from Rossville High in 1977. | |
| 9685 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Raphael Raphael “Ray” Simecka Raphael J. “Ray” Simecka, 87, Palm Springs, CA, died of cancer Thursday, February 26, 1998, at Desert Hospital Hospice in Palm Springs. He was born October 24,1910, in Washington County, KS, the son of Joseph B. and Mary Cander Simecka. He spent his boyhood on a farm near Delia and graduated from Delia High School. He was a trooper on the Kansas Highway Patrol for 24 years. He served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, enlisting as a seaman and retiring as a Lieutenant Commander, at which time the family moved to Escondido, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, in 1997, and is survived by a son, Ron Simecka, Palm Springs, CA. He has two stepsons, Robert Kerlinger, Poquoson, VA, and John Kerlinger, Rancho Bernardo, CA. Other survivors include three sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville, Leona Paulini, Mobile, AL, and Josephine Constant, North Topeka; and two brothers, Leo Simecka, Topeka, and Ben Simecka, Silver Lake. He was cremated. Inurnment will be later in a Naval cemetery. Raphael Simecka PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Raphael "Ray" Simecka, 87, Palm Springs, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at a Palm Springs hospital. Mr. Simecka was a trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol for 24 years before he retired. He also served 30 years in the Navy before he retired at the rank of lieutenant commander. He was born Oct. 24, 1910, in Washington County, Kan., the son of Joseph B. and Mary Cander Simecka. He was raised on a farm near Delia, Kan., and was graduated from Delia High School. He moved to Escondido, Calif., after his retirement from the Navy. Mr. Simecka was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Simecka, in 1997. Survivors include a son, Ron Simecka, Palm Springs; two stepsons, Robert Kerlinger, Poquoson, Va., and John Kerlinger, Rancho Bernardo, Calif.; three sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville, Kan., Leona Pauline, Mobile, Ala., and Josephine Constant, North Topeka, Kan.; and two brothers, Leo Simecka, Topeka, Kan., and Ben Simecka, Silver Lake, Kan. Mr. Simecka was cremated. Inurnment will be at a Naval Cemetery at a later date. | |
| 9686 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Regina 1 Regina M. “Sally” Simecka DELIA – Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys for Regina M. “Sally” Simecka, 84, Delia. She died Tuesday, July 19, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Simecka was a nurse’s aide at the St. Marys Manor for 18 years. She was born June 27, 1910, in St. Mary’s, the daughter of John and Mary Brunin Dohrman. Mrs. Simecka was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Delia. She was married to James E. Simecka on April 7, 1934, in St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, James L. Simecka and Edward Simecka, both of St. Mary’s, and Gerald R. Simecka, Topeka; seven daughters, Mary Barr, Jo Endicott, Pat Skaggs and Ginger Lynch, all of Chanute, Judy Kizzire, Lawson, Mo., Dolores Kennedy, Topeka, and Barbara Froelich, Pittsburg; a brother, Lee Dohrman, St. Marys; four sisters, Germaine Durow and Katherine Reilly, both of Topeka, and Margaret Tomson and Dolores Floersch, both of Delia; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka will like in state after 2 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home Chapel in St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet at 7 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus Building Fund in Rossville and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9687 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Regina 1 d.1998 Regina Marie Simecka Regina Marie Simecka, 91, died Wednesday, July 1, 1998, at the St. Marys Manor. She was born February 14, 1907, in Emmett, the daughter of Edward and Cecelia Schroepper Rezac. She had lived in St. Marys many years. Regina grew up in the Emmett community, where she attended grade school. She was graduated from Delia High School. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Friendly Day Circle at the church. She was a member of Artha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at St. Marys, where she was Electa for 17 years, and a past Worthy Matron. She was a member of Kaw Better Homes Extension Homemakers Unit, the Senior Citizens group, and the Hoy-Heim American Legion Auxiliary, all in St. Marys. She was married to William Bryan Simecka on May 15,1926, at Harrisonville, Mo. He died March 25,1995. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Corey Simecka. Surviving her are five sons, Richard Simecka, Topeka; Dr. William B. Simecka, Las Vegas, Nev., Karl Simecka, Boulder City, Nev., Don Simecka, Ft. Collins, Colo., and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; and one daughter, Betty Simecka, Topeka; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends and relatives met from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Her service was at 10:00 Monday morning at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. The Hoy-Heim American Legion Auxiliary conducted a memorial service at the church. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or to the Northeast Kansas Parkinson Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9688 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Regina 2 Regina M. “Sally” Simecka Regina M. “Sally” Simecka, 84, Delia, died Tuesday, July 19, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 27, 1910 in St. Marys, the daughter of John and Mary Brunin Dohrman. She lived most of her life in the Delia area. For 18 years, Mrs. Simecka was a nurse’s aide at the St. Marys Manor. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Delia. On April 7, 1934, she was united in marriage to James E. Simecka in St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, James L. Simecka, St. Marys, Gerald R. Simecka, Topeka, and Edward Simecka, St. Marys; seven daughters, Mary Barr, Jo Endicott, Pat Skaggs, and Ginger Lynch, all of Chanute, Judy Kizzire, Lawson, Mo., Dolores Kennedy, Topeka, and Barbara Froelich, Pittsburg; one brother, Lee Dohrman, St. Marys; four sisters, Germaine Durow and Katherine Reilly, Topeka, Margaret Tomson and Dolores Floersch, Delia; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Chapel, St. Marys. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys; interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Stanislaus Building Fund, Rossville, Ks. 66533. | |
| 9689 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Regina 2 d.1998 Regina Marie Simecka ST. MARYS — Regina Marie Simecka, 91, St. Marys, died Wednesday, July 1, 1998, at a St. Marys nursing home. She was born Feb. 14, 1907, at Emmett, the daughter of Edward and Cecelia Schroepfer Rezac. She was reared, at Emmett and was graduated from Delia High School. She moved to St. Marys many years ago. Mrs. Simecka was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Friendly Circle at the church. She also was a member of the Extension Homemakers Unit, Senior Citizens Group, the auxiliary to the Hoy-Heim Post of the American Legion, and Artha Chapter the Order of the Eastern Star at St. Marys where she served 17 years as electa and past worthy matron. She married William Bryan Simecka on May 15, 1926, at Harrisonville, Mo. He died March 25, 1995. Mrs. Simecka also was preceded in death by a grandson, Corey Simecka. Survivors include five sons, Richard Simecka, Topeka, Dr. William B. Simecka, Las Vegas, Nev., Karl Simecka, Boulder City, Nev., Don Simecka, Fort Collins, Colo., and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; a daughter, Betty Simecka, Topeka; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where relatives and friends will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or to the North East Kansas Parkinson Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9690 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Richard Richard D. "Dick" Simecka Richard D. "Dick" Simecka, 79, Topeka, died Thursday, December 14,2006 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was born February 14,1927 at Delia, the son of William B. and Regina M. Rezac Simecka. He graduated from St. Marys High School and received degrees in Business Administration and Education from Baker University and Kansas State University. Mr. Simecka served in the United States Army Air Corp during W.W. II. Dick was an Educator in Eastern Kansas. He taught arid coached in Delia, coached in St. Marys, was a teacher in Belvue, a principal at Havensville and was the Superintendent at Onaga and Royal Valley Schools. He was a member of the Methodist faith. He also was a member of the American Legion in St. Marys, the Citizens Potawatomi Nation and AARP. He was married to Rita Straub. He later was married to Carla Tilford. She preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Lori Martini, Manhattan, sons, Chuck Simecka, Topeka and Alan Simecka, Edgerton; a sister, Betty Simecka, Lawrence; brothers, Dr. William Simecka, Henderson, NV, Karl Simecka, Boulder City, NV, Don Simecka, Ft. Collins, CO and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys where a military detail team will conduct graveside services. Mr. Simecka will lie in state after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Nursing Facility for a memorial garden and sent in care of the funeral home. To leave an online condolence please goes to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9691 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Robert 1 ROBERT SIMECKA Robert Simecka, 67, Delia, died Tuesday evening, Augyst31,1976 at the Medicenter in Topeka. He was bom April 29, 1909 in Delia and lived all of his life in the Delia community. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. Surviving him are two sons - Robert C. Simecka, Overland Park, and Richard J. Simecka, 531 Scotland, Topeka; five brothers - Stephen Simecka, 828 Buchanan, Topeka, James Simecka, Delia, William B. Simecka, Frank J. Simecka and John L. Simecka, all of St. Marys; two sisters - Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Silver Lake and Mrs. Grace Horack, Bakersfield, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Thursday evening (tonight) a wake service will be held at 7:30 in Verschelden Chapel. Mass of the Ressurection will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Delia. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9692 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Robert 2 Robert Simecka Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia for Robert N. Simecka, 67, Delia, who died Tuesday in a Topeka convalescent center. He had been ill a month. He was born April 29, 1909, at Delia where he spent most of his life. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad before he retired. Survivors include two sons, Robert C. Simecka, Overland Park, and Richard J. Simecka, 531 Scotland; five brothers, Stephen Simecka, 828 Buchanan, William B. Simecka, Frank J. Simecka, and John L. Simecka, all of St. Marys, and James Simecka, Delia; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Grace Horack, Barkersfield, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. A wake service is planned at 7:30 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. SIMECKA, ROBERT N.—age 67 of Delia, Kansas passed away August 31, 1976. Wake service Thursday evening 7:30 p.m. at Verschelden Chapel. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Church, Delia, with interment Rossville Cemetery. VERSCHELDEN FUNERAL HOME St. Marys, Ks. Robert Simecka Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia for Robert N. Simecka, 67, Delia, who died Tuesday in a Topeka convalescent center. He had been ill a month. He was born April 29, 1909, at Delia where he spent most of his life. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad before he retired. Survivors include two sons, Robert C. Simecka, Overland Park, and Richard J. Simecka, 531 Scotland; five brothers, Stephen Simecka, 828 Buchanan, William B. Simecka, Frank J. Simecka. and John L. Simecka, all of St. Marys, and James Simecka, Delia; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Grace Horack, Bakersfield, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. A wake service is planned at 7:30 p m. at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 9693 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Ronald Ronald S. Simecka Ronald S. Simecka, 58, Topeka, died Thursday, June 24, 1999, of an apparent heart attack white returning to Topeka. He was born February 3,1941, in Topeka, the son of Stephen and Catherine Halloran Simecka. He was a 1959 graduate of Hayden High School. After graduation be served in the United States Army for two years and later with the Kansas National Guard. He later worked as produce manager for Sutton Grocery and was an insurance agent for Clennan and Martel. Mr. Simecka was a long time antique dealer in Topeka, owning Reflections Antiques, and was a partner with Carole Ruse in Washburn View Antique Mall. He was past president of the Topeka Antique Dealers Association and was chairman for many years of the Antique Dealers involvement in the Go Fourth Celebration held each year at Washburn University. He married Karen Bowman in Prairie Village August 5, 1970. They were divorced. Survivors include two sisters, Marquita M. “Peggy” Peyton and Patricia Kay Simecka, both of Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Parish Memorial Fund, 1114 W. 10th SL, Topeka, KS 66604; Ronald Simecka Memorial Fund to benefit Hayden High School, 401 SW Gage, Topeka, KS 66606; or to the charity of die donor’s choice. | |
| 9694 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Ryan Simecka Ryan Wayne Simecka, 27, Lawrence, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born July 26, 1979, in Topeka, the son of Mark and Tonya Deppe Simecka. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School, graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1997 and received his associate’s degree in graphic arts from Kaw Valley Vocational School. Mr. Simecka was currently employed at Hallmark Cards in Topeka. During his high school years, he was a lifeguard at the Oskaloosa swimming pool and also taught swimming lessons. He worked for E& E Specialty, Payless Shoes, the Buckle and Abbott Roofing. Survivors include his parents, Mark and Tonya Simecka, Lakewood Hills at Ozawkie; a brother, Cody Simecka, Lawrence; his grandparents, Pete and Dee Deppe, Ozawkie, Ben Simecka, Topeka; a great-grandmother, Josephine Keller, Holton; four uncles, Terry Deppe and wife Robin, Holton, Joe Simecka and wife Coleen, Silver Lake, Dave Simecka, Delia, and Benny Simecka and wife Mary, Olathe; two aunts, Sheryl Gudenkauf and husband Mike, Topeka, and Michelle Simecka, Santa Fe, N.M.; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Norma Simecka. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Burial will be in Ozawkie Cemetery. Mr. Simecka will lie in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.penwellgabel.com | |
| 9695 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Stella 1 Stella M. Simecka ST. MARYS - Stella M. Simecka, 86, St. Marys, died Monday, Dec. 9, 1996, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Simecka had been a cook at St. Marys Schools, several area restaurants and the Sale Barn in St. Marys. She also was a custodian for different businesses in St. Marys and a care provider for the elderly in her home. She was born March 24, 1910, at Pratt, the daughter of Everett and Lena Reed Manis. She was reared in Soldier and Buck Grove and was graduated from Soldier High School. She had lived at St. Marys many years. Mrs. Simecka was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and was an active den mother in scouting. She married Frank Simecka on Dec. 16, 1949. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Wanda Phillips, Biloxi, Miss., and Patricia Meyer, Lawrence; a son, Delbert J. Simecka, St. Marys; three brothers, Melvin Manis and Wayne Manis, both of Topeka, and Marvin Manis, Meriden; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. Services will be at .2 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stella M. Simecka Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9696 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Stella 2 Stella M. Simecka Stella M. Simecka, 86, St. Marys, died Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born March 24, 1910, at Pratt, the daughter of Everett and Lena Reed Manis. She grew up in the Soldier and Buck Grove communities. She was graduated from Soldier High School. She was a cook for the St. Marys Schools, and had been a cook at several local restaurants and at the sale bam in St. Marys. She was a janitor for several dif¬ferent St. Marys businesses, and was a care giver for the elderly in her home for several years. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. She had been active as a den mother in scouting. She was married to Frank Simecka on December 16, 1949. He survives. Other survivors are Wanda Phillips, Biloxi, Miss., and Patricia Meyer, Lawrence; one son, Delbert J. Simecka, St. Marys; three broth¬ers, Melvin Manis and Wayne Manis, Topeka, and Marvin Manis, Meriden; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her service was at 2:00 Thurs¬day, at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stella M. Simecka Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9697 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Stephen Stephen B. Simecka Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church for Stephen B. Simecka, 78, 828 Buchanan, who died Monday at a Topeka convalescent center after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 25, 1902, at Delia, the son of John and Henrietta Simecka. He was graduated from Delia High School and Chillicothe Business College, Chillicothe, Mo. Mr. Simecka farmed near Delia and later was employed at John Morell Co., for 18 years, Kansas Military District USAF Depot at Topeka and was with W.A.L. Thompson Hardware for 10 years where he was warehouse foreman when he retired. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 534 and an auxiliary member of Legion of Mary. He was married to Catherine Halloran June 30, 1932, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Peggy M. Peyton, Tulsa, Okla., and Patricia K. Simeka, of the home; a son, Ronald S. Simeka, 1151 Washburn; a sister, Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Silver Lake; four brothers, William Simecka, Frank Simecka and John Simecka, all of St. Marys, and James Simecka, Delia; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Simecka will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. Thursday at Brennan Funeral Home, where Knights of Columbus rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and parish prayer litergy will be recited at 8; 15 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church, 1114 S.W. 10th, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 9698 |  | Obituary- Simecka, William 1 William Bryan Simecka ST. MARYS — William Bryan Simecka, 90, St. Marys, died Saturday, March 25, 1995, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mr. Simecka owned and operated St. Marys Real Estate before he retired. He was born Aug. 22, 1904, in Delia, the son of John and Nettie Schneidegger Simecka. Mr. Simecka was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 AF&AM, Artha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce. He had served on the St. Marys school board and was a volunteer firefighter for many years. He was married to Regina Rezac on May 15, 1926, at Harrisonville, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Betty Simecka, Topeka; five sons, Richard Simecka, Topeka; Dr. William Simecka, Las Vegas, Karl Simecka, Boulder City, Nev., Don Simecka, Fort Collins, Colo., and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; three brothers, Jim Simecka, Delia, and Jesse Simecka and John Simecka, both of St. Marys; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial with graveside services conducted by Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 AF&AM will be at Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Simecka will lie in state from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9699 |  | Obituary- Simecka, William 2 William B. Simecka William Bryan Simecka, 90, St. Marys, died Saturday, March 25, 1995, at a St. Marys Manor. Mr. Simecka owned and operated St. Marys Real Estate before he retired. He was born August 22, 1904, in Delia, the son of John and Nettie Schneidegger Simecka. Mr. Simecka was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 AF&AM, Artha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce. He had served on several church boards, the St. Marys Hill School school board, and was a volunteer firefighter for many years. He was married to Regina Rezac on May 15, 1926, at Harrisonville, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Betty Simecka, Topeka; five sons, Richard Simecka, Topeka, Dr. William Simecka, Las Vegas, Nev., Karl Simecka, Boulder City, Nev., Don Simecka, Fort Collins, Colo., and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; three brothers, Jim Simecka, Delia, and Jesse Simecka and John L. Simecka, both of St. Marys; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Family visitation was from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. His funeral service was at 10:30 Tuesday morning at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Interment, with graveside services conducted by Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 AF&AM, were in Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9700 |  | Obituary- Simmers, Juanita Juanita Simmers OSAGE CITY — Juanita Simmers, 97, formerly of Topeka, died Monday, Dec. 18,2000, at an Osage City nursing home. Mrs. Simmers taught school in Rossville for many years. She was born Dec. 18,1903, in Osage City, the daughter of Steve and Mary K. McGinty Williams. She graduated from Osage City High School and Emporia State Teachers College. Mrs. Simmers was a 50-year member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake, the Emporia State University Alumni Association and the State School Retirement System of Kansas. She married Lloyd Simmers on June 15, 1946, in Manhattan. He preceded her in death Sept. 23,1979. Several cousins survive. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Crable Funeral Chapel in Osage City. Burial in the Osage City Cemetery will be private. Mrs. Simmers will lie in state from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Responders in Reading or Osage City, sent in care of the funeral chapel. |
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