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| 9801 |  | Obituary- Smith, Joe Mrs. Elizabeth Parr received news Wednesday of the death of her eldest brother, Joe Smith in Brazil, Indiana. | |
| 9802 |  | Obituary- Smith, Jr., Lester N. Lester N. “Buddy” Smith, Jr. Lester N. “Buddy” Smith, Jr., 68, of Valley Falls, Kansas, entered eternal rest Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in the comfort of his own with loved ones at his side. He was born January 9, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lester and Betty (Messick) Smith. Lester grew up in Maple Hill, Kansas, and graduated from Rossville High School. He retired from Cross Midwest Tire, Topeka, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, collected guns and attending gun shows. Lester married Linda Carterman on November 6, 1975, in Maple Hill. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Rebecca (Shane) Whipple of Woodland Park, Colorado, Sarah (Matt) Caleb of Topeka; and a sister, Jeanne (Dean) Linsey of Silver Lake, Kansas. Three grandchildren, Cassandra (Domingo) Martinez, Allison Mills, Laine Caleb; a great-granddaughter, Isabella Martinez; three sister’s-in-law, Cheryl (Chuck) Welch of Topeka, Debbie (Dave) Lusby of Clinton, Kansas, Donna (Gary) Schley of Lawrence; and a lifelong buddy, Max Lemon, also survive. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Mills. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made in Lester’s memory to Jefferson County Hospice, 1212 Walnut, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.midwest-cremation.com. | |
| 9803 |  | Obituary- Smith, Julia Julia M. Smith Julia M. Smith, 77, of Harveyville, passed away Wednesday, March 22,2006 at Homestead of Auburn. Julia was born June 28, 1928, near Auburn, KS, daughter of John and Cleo Maus. She grew up in the West Union community and later graduated from Rossville High School in 1946. She was united in marriage to William S. Smith in her parent’s home on July 30th, 1946. He survives. They settled near Harveyville where she enjoyed making a home for her husband and family. Julia retired from the Kansas Dept. of Transportation after 22 years of service. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Harveyville, Fairplain Grange of rural Burlingame, and M.I. Singers of Burlingame. Other survivors include: daughters, Cheryl and Robert Foster of Hoyt, Jeannine and Dewey Dodds of Rossville, Janet Smith of Topeka; son, William S., Jr (Sam) of Harveyville; 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sister, Ardeth Auldridge of North Richland Hills, TX, and brothers, Paul Harvey Maus of Emmett and Ewelyn Maus of Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Paula McClure. Services for Mrs. Smith will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006 at the Church of Christ in Harveyville, KS. Burial will follow at Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, KS. She will lie in state after 1 p.m., Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka, KS where her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. that evening. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Topeka, KS 66614 or Church of Christ of Harveyville, Harveyville, KS 66431. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 9804 |  | Obituary- Smith, Kenneth Kenneth Smith Kenneth R. Smith, 60, Topeka, died Friday, October 20,2000, at a Topeka hospital. He was born August 23, 1940, in Topeka, the son of Alice and William Smith. He attended school in Topeka and Rossville, and was graduated from Rossville High School. Mr. Smith worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka un¬til he retired in 1995. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He is survived by three daughters, Yvette Sublett, Clay Center, Yvonne Church, Delia, and Yolande Bennett, Topeka; his mother, Alice Smith, Rossville; four brothers, Lee Wicks, Butler, MO, William Smith, Jr., Fayetteville, NC; Walter Smith, Mayetta, and Stuart Smith, Topeka; a sister, Jeannette Vogal, Topeka; and eight grandchildren. Mr. Smith donated his body to medical research. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 9805 |  | Obituary- Smith, L.C. DR. SMITH'S FATHER DIED SUDDENLY Dr. C. S. Smith was called to Kansas City last Friday afternoon upon receipt of news of the sudden death of his father, Mr. L. C. Smith, who dropped dead about 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The deceased gentleman was 80 years old and was quite active up to the date of his death. He was known to a large number of people in the community, especially in the Willard neighborhood, through his visits to Dr. and Mrs. Smith. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Dr. Smith returned home Monday night. Mrs. Smith remained with the Doctor’s mother, who is also quite aged. | |
| 9806 |  | Obituary- Smith, LaDorna St. Marys—LaDorna Rae “Corky” Smith, 90, St. Marys, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at the St. Marys Manor. She was born October 31, 1930, in Lola Township Cherokee County, Kansas to Paul A. and Beulah G. Crane Richards. She was raised in Oswego and graduated from Oswego High School in 1948. She had lived in the St. Marys community since 1951. Corky was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church where she was very active. She enjoyed helping with the annual Turkey Dinner. Corky and her husband Jim loved to dance, play cards and spend time with their family and friends. You could find them frequently on the dance floor at the Moose Lodge Lounge in Topeka. You might catch them playing a round of golf at the St. Marys course where she was an active member. Corky loved her kid, grandkids and great-grandkids and was a wonderful mom, grandma, and mentor to them all. She loved to cook and was famous for her delicious meals. The family gathered often at her home and guests were always welcomed. She was very talented and crafty as is witnessed by the comforter size afghans she crochedted for nearly all of her grandkids and gorgeous ceramic Christmas trees she made and painted for each child’s family. She loved to swim and her grandchildren remember her teaching them to swim. Flower and vegetable gardening were two of her favorite pastimes. When the clubhouse was built at the St. Marys Golf Course she and other volunteers designed and planted the landscaping. She served as a Girl Scout Leader for the St. Marys’ troop when her girls were involved. Corky was a nickname given to her as a child and it fit her perfectly. She loved to have fun, be ornery and make people laugh. She was always full of advice for anyone that would listen. It would be hard to find a person she knew that didn’t have a story or two to tell about their relationship with her. She married James W. Smith on June 12, 1949 at Oswego. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2004; she was also preceded by her parents, a sister, Paula Middelton and a son Gary Smith on October 31, 2012. Survivors include her son, Michael Smith (Sherry), St. Marys; three daughters. Linda K. Dohrman (Rick), Delia, Vicki S. Lightfoot, (Bobby), Blaine, and Donna L. Simecka (Alan), St. Marys; a daughter-in-law, Dona Smith, Maple Hill; her brother, J.A. Richards; her sister, Winnie Ellis, Maple Hill; 23 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 1, 2021, at the St. Marys United Methodist Church followed by graveside services at 3:30 P.M.at the Oswego Cemetery, Oswego, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funreal home. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9807 |  | Obituary- Smith, Lillie Mr. and Mrs. George Smith are called upon to mourn the loss of their infant daughter, whose death took place Wednesday morning. The funeral took place to-day (Thursday), L. Somers having charge of the arrangements. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, November 30, 1888] | |
| 9808 |  | Obituary- Smith, Martin 1 Martin Smith Dead. Martin Smith died at the home of his son C.M. Smith one mile south of this city Tuesday afternoon Aug. 8 after a protracted illness. Mr. Smith suffered two strokes of paralysis which was the cause of his death. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church this city Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. conducted by the Masonic lodge of which he had been a life long member. Rev. J.G. Maver delivered the funeral sermon. Interment took place in the city cemetery. [From the Rossville Reporter, Friday, August 11, 1905] [See File 2 for fuller obituary] | |
| 9809 |  | Obituary- Smith, Martin 2 Martin Smith was born April 17, 1837 near White Creek, New York. He was one of a family of eight, 5 boys and 3 girls. One sister, Julia Frisbie, Geneva, N.Y., and one brother, Benjamin, White Creek, N.Y., survive him. He joined the A.F. & A.M. Tucker lodge, N. Bennington, Vermont during the fall and winter of 1860, and united with the Baptist church the following year at Shaftsbury, Vt. He was married to Alice H. Fuller, at White Creek, N.Y. Oct. 1, 1867. One child, C.M., being born of the union who survives them. Mr. Smith came to Kansas in 1872 Apr. 14, and located on the farm south of this city where he has resided ever since, never having returned to his native state. He joined the A.O.U.W. soon after its organization in this city and was a member in good standing at his death. His wife died May 18, 1900, since which he has made his home with his son Cassius M. Smith. A few years ago his eyesight became affected and for more than a year prior to his death was totally blind. Before coming to Kansas Mr. Smith was engaged a part of the time in hauling print cloth from the factory at N. Adams, Mass. to the shipping points and also for a number of years was employed in the great Burden Iron works at Troy N.Y. Mr. Smith was a man of sterling traits of character - honest, industrious, just, peaceful and generous. There are none to speak ill but all join in paying tribute to his many virtues. A neighbor who had known him for almost a half century remarked that "no better man ever lived than Martin Smith" - the greatest eulogy that can be spoken. [From The Rossville Reporter, August 11, 1905] | |
| 9810 |  | Obituary- Smith, Mary F. Mary Frances Smith Mary Frances Smith, 93, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at her home. She was born May 27,1913 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Ernest N. and Mary E. Bliss Morrison. She received a B.S. Degree in Education from the University of Kansas. She resided in Kansas City, KS for 26 years, St. Marys for 50 years and in Topeka since 1987. Mary was a member of the PEO Sisterhood, the Gourmet Club, the Festival Singers and various Bridge Clubs. Mary married Dr. Orval L. Smith on June 18, 1939. He preceded her in death in March, 1976. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Hugh Morrison and one sister, Elizabeth Ebert. Survivors include two brothers, Dr. Jon Morrison and wife Rosie of Sioux Falls, SD, and James Morrison of Sherman Oaks, CA. Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery. Mary will lie in state after noon Tuesday until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kansas 66601. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 9811 |  | Obituary- Smith, Mildred d.1935 Dr. and Mrs. C.S. Smith were in Kansas City, Kansas, Monday for the funeral of Mr. Smith's mother, Mrs. Mildred Smith who passed on Saturday forenoon. The funeral was held in the First Baptist church. Monday 2 p.m. Interment was in the Highland Park cemetery at Kansas City, Kan. Beside Dr. Smith one other son survives- Eber, of the home address and two daughters, Mrs. Z.B. Hedgecock and Mrs. Leona Trice of Kansas City. She is also survived by three brothers. | |
| 9812 |  | Obituary- Smith, Mildred M. Mrs. Mildred (“Mid”) Marie Smith Mrs. Mildred ("Mid") Marie Smith, 98, passed away on January 8,2013 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born on January 30, 1914 at Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of David O. and Anna Belin Swenson. Mid Smith was married to Owen Heaton Smith (“Smitty”) of Marion, KS at Carmel, California, on April 17, 1942; he preceded her in death in 1999. Survivors include two daughters, (Lucinda) Anne Bennett and husband Clarke of Belfast, Maine; Jennifer Burr and husband Rollie of Canyon Lake, Texas; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as “Swenson nieces” JoAnn Londerholm, Diane Vaught, and Joyce Harper who were all originally from Rossville, KS as well as other cousins and many friends. Mid attended grade school in Brookville, KS. She graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1931, where she was known as “Millie”. She attended Brown-Mackie Business College in Salina, KS and attended nursing school for a short time. She worked for Bell Telephone Company in Kansas and Virginia, Macy’s in Topeka, and at Midwest Appraisal in Topeka. She was a homemaker most of the time, raised two daughters, was a noted cook being named "Cook of the Week” several times, was an immaculate housekeeper, and loved to play Bridge and other card games. She and Owen traveled frequently both around the country (to all fifty states) and internationally to places such as Europe, Russia, South Africa, and other locations. Mid was a member of First United Methodist Church in Topeka, United Methodist Women, the Topeka Roundup Club, and was a valued volunteer for CASA of Shawnee County. Mrs. Smith’s remains were donated to K.U. Medical School for educational purposes. Memorial donations may be made to Brewster Place Foundation, 1205 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611 or GBAM Food Cupboard, c/o United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast, ME 04915. To leave the family a special message online, visitwww.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9813 |  | Obituary- Smith, Orval Dr. Orval Smith RT. MARYS - Dr. Orval L. Smith, 63, died Saturday at his home here. He had lung and heart ailments. He was a physician and had practiced medicine in the St. Marys and Rossville communities since 1939. He was born May 21, 1912, at Willard in Shawnee County and spent most of his life in the Willard, St. Marys, and Rossville communities, he was graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1937. Dr. Smith was a member of the American Medical Association, the Kansas Medical Society, and the Pottawatomie County Medical Society. He married Mary Morrison June 18, 1939, at Kansas City, Kan. She survives. A sister, Anita Smith, Milwaukee, Wis., also survives. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at. St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crippled Children's Hospital and School, 2501 W. 26th Sioux Falls, S.D., 57105. | |
| 9814 |  | Obituary- Smith, Roger MASTER ROGER SMITH KILLED IN A FALL A sad death to record this week is that of Little Roger Smith Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith formerly of Rossville, who now reside in Kansas City, which resulted from injuries received in a fall Monday about 10:30 a. m. from the third story window at his home, 1743 Jefferson street, Kansas City. While playing alone in a front room the boy pushed against a window screen, unfastening the hook He struck two awnings in his descent to the sidewalk and suffered a fractured skull. A passer-by, Tom Henderson, 1005 Pennsylvania avenue, heard the baby strike the upper awning and ran to try to catch the child. But his fingers barely grazed the falling body. The little boy was taken to General hospital, where he died Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Smith south of Rossville at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. O.E. Brown, pastor of the M. E. church. Burial was in the family lo.t at Rossville cemetery. Little Roger was 2 years, 10 months and 14 days old at the date of death. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the parents had been living in Kansas City only about a month. Roger is employed in the Kansas City stock yards. | |
| 9815 |  | Obituary- Smith, Sarah Sarah Smith Sarah Osborn Smith 87, wife of the late George Smith and both early settlers of Rossville, passed away Tuesday night, Dec. 12th, at Christ's hospital where she was taken 10 days previous. Mrs. Smith had been in failing health for several years. She has made her home in Rossville for many years until a short time ago, when she was taken to Topeka, where she could have medical treatment. She is survived by two children, one daughter, Mrs. Flora Cool of Wichita; and a son Nelson Smith of Highland Park. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Wall-Diffenderfer funeral home with Rev. Cammack, pastor of the Highland Park, Methodist church, officiating. Burial was in Rossville City Cemetery. | |
| 9816 |  | Obituary- Smith, Stanley 1 STANLEY SMITH Services were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary for Stanley Smith, 89, St. Marys, who died Monday, March 22, 1976 in a St. Marys rest home where he had been about four years. He was born July 5, 1886 at Wrigley, Ky., and spent most of his life in the Rossville and Silver Lake communities. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Rossville. He was a farmer before he retired. He was married to Susie Williams February 16,1911 in Topeka. She survives. A son, Claude Smith, died February 21, 1974. Other survivors include a son, Louis Smith, Havensville; six daughters, Mrs. Nona Rafferty, St. Marys, Mrs. Dorothy Perry, Junction City, Mrs. Ruth Mahony, Reseda, Calif., Mrs. Martha Miller, Wamego, Mrs. Helen Fouraker, Nenzel, Nebr., and Mrs. Thelma Dick Rossville; a brother, Robert Smith, Silver Lake; 30 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Burial was in Silver Lake Cemetery. The casket remained closed during the service. Casket bearers, all grandsons, were Stanley D. Smith, Kyle Perry, Ronald Fouraker, Robert Miller, Bruce Dick and Mark Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Rossville. | |
| 9817 |  | Obituary- Smith, Stanley 2 Stanley Smith Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary for Stanley Smith, 89, St. Marys, who died Monday in a St. Marys rest home where he had been about four years. He was born July 5, 1886, at Wrigley, Ky, and spent most of his life in the Rossville and Silver Lake communities. He was a member of the United Methodist Church at Rossville. He was a farmer before he retired. He was married to Susie Williams Feb, 16, 1911, in Topeka. She survives. A son, Claude Smith, died Feb. 21. 1974. Other survivors include a son, Louis Smith, Havensville; six daughters, Mrs. Nona Rafferty, St, Marys, Mrs. Dorothy Perry, Junction City, Mrs. Ruth Mahoney, Reseda, Calif., Mrs. Martha Miller, Wamego, Mrs. Helen Fouraker, Nenzel, Neb., and Mrs. Thelma Dick, Rossville; a brother, Robert Smith, Silver Lake; 30 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Mr. Smith will lie in state at the mortuary until time of services after which the casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Rossville. | |
| 9818 |  | Obituary- Smith, Terri Terri Sue Smith Terri Sue Smith, 34, Topeka, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1995, at her home. She was born Aug. 1, 1961, in Topeka, the daughter of Kenneth L. and Carolyn Kay Simmons Trimble. She was graduated from Topeka High School and was a lifelong Topeka resident. Mrs. Smith attended Oakland United Methodist Church and served on the board of the Lundgren Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization. She married Calvin J. Smith. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Kyle Jay Smith and Travis Lee Smith, both at home; her father and stepmother, Kenneth L. and Carol Trimble, Topeka; her mother and stepfather, Kay and William K. Verna, Topeka; four sisters, Kathy Bell, Hoyt, and Lori Miller, Cindy Finan and Liz Simons, all of Topeka; a brother, Kevin Trimble, Topeka; four stepsisters, Michele Richards, Topeka, Isabele Hosey, Barstow, Calif., Kathrina Constance, Oceanside, Calif., and Jackie Verna, Seattle; and a stepgrandmother, Margaret Woods, Topeka. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Smith will lie in state after 8 a.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kyle Jay and Travis Lee Smith Educational Fund and sent in care of Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust Co., P.O. Box 8009, Topeka, 66608. | |
| 9819 |  | Obituary- Smith, Vernon Vernon Z. Smith EUFAULA, Okla. – Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mills Funeral Home, McAlester, Okla., for Vernon Z. Smith, 64, Eufaula, formerly of Topeka, who died Saturday, Feb. 25, at a Muskogee Okla., hospital. He had pneumonia. Mr. Smith was a heavy equipment operator, foreman and supervisor of construction projects including the Kansas Turnpike, Tuttle Creek Dam, the DuPont plant at Topeka, the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex in Kansas City, Mo. and the Eufaula Dam and Lake project at Eufaula. He was born May 2, 1919, at Osawatomie, the son of Walter Z. and Martha E. Bearce Smith. He moved to Topeka in 1920. He had been a member of Hoisting Engineers Union Local 101 and Oakland United Methodist Church, both in Topeka. Mr. Smith was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Scottish Rite bodies. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anne Smith, at home; two sons, William Z. Smith, McAlester, Okla., and Louis L. Smith, Paxico; three daughters, Ruby McGonigle, Philadelphia, Pa., Nova McAllister, Topeka, and Wilma Draper, Millsboro, Del.; two brothers, William L. Smith, Rossville, and Charles L. “Jack” Smith, Fallbrook, Calif.; three sisters, Juanita McCall, Topeka, Virginia Ham, Wichita, and Geneva Durkin, Maple Hill; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Quinton, Okla. Memorial contributions may be made to the Polycythemia Research Program University of Kansas Medical Center, Rainbow Blvd. at 39th, Kansas City, Kan. | |
| 9820 |  | Obituary- Smith, Walter WALTER A. SMITH Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tibbitts-Griffin Highland Mortuary for Walter Z. Smith, 86, Topeka, who died Saturday, April 3, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 27, 1895, near Garnett, the son of William Asa and Ella Jane Walters Smith, and spent his early life in the Garnett and Greeley communities. He lived at Osawatomie before he moved to Topeka in 1920. Mr. Smith was employed by Topeka Public Schools in the building and grounds department 12 years and later was a building contractor before he retired in 1969. He was a member of Scott Valley Church of the Brethren near Garnett. He was married to Martha E. Bearce January 8, 1918, at Nevada, Mo. She survives. He was preceded in death by two sons, Virgil Smith in May 1972, and Walter J. Smith in January 1935; and by two daughters, Martha E. Smith in June 1952, and Laura M. Smith in September 1974. Survivors include three sons, Vernon V. Smith, address unavailable. William L. Smith, Rossville, and Charles ‘‘Jack'' Smith, Fallbrook, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Juanita McCall, Topeka, Mrs. Virginia Ham, Wichita, and Mrs. Geneva Durkin, Maple Hill; 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery. | |
| 9821 |  | Obituary- Smith, William L. 1 William L. Smith, Sr. William L. Smith, Sr., 76, Rossville, died Sunday, June 8, 1997, at the Rossville Valley Manor. He was born February 9,1921, in Topeka, the son of Walter and Martha Bearce Smith, and had lived in Rossville many years. Bill grew up in Topeka, and was graduated from Topeka High School in 1938. He served in the Army Air Corps. He was a Western Union Delivery boy, and had been a bus driver in Topeka for several years. He moved to Rossville in 1951. He had been a production foreman at Goodyear in Topeka, retiring in 1979. He was the mayor of Rossville for 14 years, and had served several years on the City Council. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville, and a member of the Rossville Lions Club. On May 2, 1942, he was married to Alice Waldo, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Vogel and Mary Kelly, both of Topeka; four sons, William Smith, Jr., Napanee, Ontario, Canada, Walter Smith, Mayetta, Stuart Smith, Topeka, and Kenneth Smith, Emmett; three sisters, Geneva Durkin, Dover, Virginia Hamm, Wichita, and Juanita McCall, Topeka; one brother, Charles Smith, in California; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grand¬children. The family received friends at the Rossville Christian Church Monday. His service was at 10:00 Tuesday (this morning) at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Kansas Parkinson Disease Foundation, P.O. Box 251, Topeka 66601; or sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 9822 |  | Obituary- Smith, William L. 2 William L. Smith Sr. ROSSVILLE — William L. Smith Sr., 76, Rossville, died Sunday, June 8, 1997, at a nursing home here. He formerly was mayor of Rossville 14 years and had served on the Rossville City Council. He was born Feb. 9, 1921, in Topeka, the son of Walter and Martha Bearce Smith. He spent his early life in Topeka and was graduated from Topeka High School in 1938. He served in the Army Air Corps. He delivered telegrams for Western Union and was a bus driver in Topeka several years. He moved to Rossville in 1951. He was a production foreman at the Goodyear Plant in Topeka before he retired in 1979. He was a member of the Christian Church, Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and the Lions Club, all in Rossville. He was a former member of a Masonic Lodge in Topeka. He was married to Alice Waldo May 2, 1942, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, William Smith Jr., Napanee, Ont., Walter Smith, Mayetta, Stuart Smith, Topeka, and Kenneth Smith, Emmett; two daughters, Jeanette Vogel and Mary Kelly, both in Topeka; a brother, Charles Smith, in California; three sisters, Geneva Durkin, Dover, Virginia Hamm, Wichita, .and Juanita McCall, Topeka; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Smith will lie in state from 7 to 9 p.m. today during visitation at the church in Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Kansas Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Box 251, Topeka, 66601. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9823 |  | Obituary- Smith, William M. William ‘Bill’ Myrl Smith William “Bill” Myrl Smith, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Aug. 22, 2011, at his home. He was born Nov. 16,1931, in Manhattan, to Myrl P. and Gertrude (Lewis) Smith. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the “The Forgotten War,” the Korean Conflict. He was truck driver for independent contractors, D&E Mail Contractor in Colorado Springs, Colo., for 20 years, and Hawkins Optical Lab in Topeka for three years. He retired in 1998. He was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1650, and volunteered at the Topeka VA Hospital in building 4. Bill was an avid bowler. On Sept. 5, 1981, he married Barbara L. DeGraff in Overland Park, she survives. Other survivors include his daughter, Katrina Oldham and husband Keith of Selmer, Tenn.; stepdaughters, Karen Barry-Shutts of Topeka and Gail Kirkwood and husband Darrell of Topeka; four brothers, Kenny, Gerald, Ronnie, and Chester Smith; two sisters, Virginia Payne and Linda Everly; eight grandchildren, Adrianna, Brittany, Danielle, Hanna, Matt, Scott, Adam and Chris; and seven great-grandchildren, Clayton, Austin, Charles, Haiven, Triston, Jayde and Joslyn. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were Aug. 26 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel. Burial with military honors followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 S.W. 29th St., #100, Topeka, KS 66614 or Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester Ave., Topeka, KS 66616. | |
| 9824 |  | Obituary- Smith, Willie Mr. George Smith, living in the south part of town, lost a little child six months old, on Sabbath last. Rev. W.M. Howell conducted the funeral services at the house. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, September 7, 1888] | |
| 9825 |  | Obituary- Smith, Wilma Wilma K. Smith died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the St. Marys Manor at the age of 99. She was born January 14, 1919 to Matt and Edith Dalrymple Knedlik at Barnes, Kansas. She attended Poverty Knoll grade school and graduated from Barnes High School in 1936 the valedictorian of her class and was also named Most Outstanding Student. She attended Washburn College and Strickler’s Business College. She married Vern Smith of Topeka on April 17, 1943. At that time, he was in the Signal Corps attached to the Air Corps and stationed at Tampa, Florida and she was working in the office of Sales Commissary at Ft. Riley. Later she joined him in Tampa where she worked for L.E. Alford, CPA, and later in the offices of the Army and Navy Stores. When her husband was transferred to Myrtle Beach, SC. she went with him and also went to Fresno, CA. where he was stationed at Pinedale Airbase and she worked in the Civilian Personnel Office at Hammer Airbase Field. Returning to Topeka after the war, she was employed at the Central Press-Pictorial office for three years, then as a secretary to Bessie Brooks West, Kansas State University. After the birth of her son, Terry Vern Smith, she returned to Central Press-Pictorial where she worked until they moved to St. Marys in 1963, when they purchased the Chevrolet dealership. She was the business manager for the dealership and she continued as the business manager for the new owner when the business was sold in 1969. She retired in 1990. After the death of her husband on March 4, 1998, she traveled both in the US and foreign countries. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Literary Club, FCE, the Ladies Golf Club, Tuesday Afternoon Bridge group, American Legion Auxiliary of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville and several domino groups. She also was a volunteer at the library. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters and her husband. She is survived by her son, Terry and his wife Suzanne Smith of Urich, MO; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Private interment will be in the Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Smith will lie in state on Thursday from 1:00 until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or Kaw Better Home FCE Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to : http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/wilma-k-smith/ | |
| 9826 |  | Obituary- Smithers, Linda 1 LINDA J. SMITHERS Mrs. Linda Joyce Smithers, 41, Topeka, died Thursday, April 3, 1986, at her home. She had a brain tumor and had been ill since November. Mrs. Smithers taught at Silver Lake High School during the late 1960s and early 1970s. She later was a secretary for Mac Lee Medical Supply Co., in Topeka, then was an accountant for the KMG Main Herdman accounting firm in Topeka. She was born May 31, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Phillip C. and Dora Simecka Immenschuh. Mrs. Smithers was a member of Northland Christian Church. She was married to Wayne F. Smithers, August 26, 1967, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sandra Smithers, at home; a son, Steven Smithers, at home; a stepson, Kenneth Smithers, Belton, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Decker, Riverside, Mo.; and two brothers, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia, and Robert Immenschuh, Rossville. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northland Christian Church with the Reverend Dale C. Thomas, officiating. Burial was in Rochester Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Northland Christian Church, 3102 N. Topeka Ave., Topeka, Ks. 66617; or the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, Ks. 66611. | |
| 9827 |  | Obituary- Smithers, Linda 2 Smithers Mrs. Linda J. Smithers, 41, Topeka, died Thursday, April 3, at her home. She had a brain tumor and had been ill since November. Mrs. Smithers taught at Silver Lake High School during the late 1960s and early 1970s. She later was a secretary for Mac Lee Medical Supply Co., in Topeka, then was an accountant for KMG Main Hurdman accounting firm in Topeka. She was born May 31, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Phillip C. and Dora Simecka Immenschuh. Mrs. Smithers was a member of Northland Christian Church. She was married to Wayne F. Smithers, Aug. 26, 1967, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sandra Smithers, at home; a son, Steven Smithers, at home; a stepson, Kenneth Smithers, Belton, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Decker, Riverside, Mo.; and two brothers, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia, and Robert Immenschuh, Rossville. Services were to be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northland Christian Church. Burial was to be in Rochester Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Northland Christian Church, 3102 N. Topeka Ave., 66617, or the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka. 66611. | |
| 9828 |  | Obituary- Smithers, Linda 3 Mrs. Linda J. Smithers Mrs. Linda J. Smithers, 41, Topeka, died Thursday, April 3, at her home. She had a brain tumor and had been ill since November. Mrs. Smithers taught at Silver Lake High School during the late 1960s and early 1970s. She later was a secretary for Mac Lee Medical Supply Co., in Topeka, then was an accountant for the KMG Main Hurd- man accounting firm in Topeka. She was born May 31, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Phillip C. and Dora Simecka Immenschuh. Mrs. Smithers was a member of Northland Christian Church. She was married to Wayne F. Smithers, Aug. 26, 1967, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sandra Smithers, at home; a son, Steven Smithers, at homer a stepson, Kenneth Smithers, Belton, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Decker, Riverside, Mo.; and two brothers, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia, and Robert Immenschuh, Rossville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northland Christian Church. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Mrs. Smithers will lie in state until 9 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary and an hour before service time Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Northland Christian Church, 3102 N. Topeka Ave., 66617, or the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, 66611. | |
| 9829 |  | Obituary- Sneller, Charles Charles R. Sneller Charles Robert Sneller, 75, Bella Vista, Ar., a former Topekan, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1983, at a Bentonville, Ark., hospital. He was employed at Santa Fe Railway's general offices at Topeka 43 years before he retired in 1972 and moved to Bella Vista. Mr. Sneller was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, a charter member of the Bella Vista Historical Society and a founding member of the Bella Vista Fly Tigers Club, all at Bella Vista. He was a Fly Tigers Club instructor. He was born December 14, 1907, at Rossville, Ks. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lorena Sneller, at home; a son, Conrad Sneller, Topeka; a brother, W.A. Sneller, Arkansas City, Ks.; a sister, Mrs. May Hollowell, Ponca City, Okla.; and two grandchildren. Mr. Sneller was cremated. A memorial funeral mass is planned later at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Bella Vista. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church's building fund, Bella Vista Ambulance Association, or to the American heart Association. Callison-McKinney Funeral Home, Bentonville, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9830 |  | Obituary- Sneller, Lucille 1 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sneller arrived home Wednesday night from Arkansas city where they were called last week by the sudden and unexpected death of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Sneller. Funeral services were held Thursday at Arkansas City and the body taken to Iola for burial. | |
| 9831 |  | Obituary- Sneller, Lucille 2 Obituary Mrs. W.A. Sneller Lucille Anderson was born at Toronto, Kansas, May 4, 1901, and departed this life at Arkansas City, November 19, 1929, age 28 years, 6 months, and 15 days. At the age of 2 1/2 years she with her parents, moved to Iola, Kansas, and resided there until her marriage to W.A. Sneller, June 13, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Sneller lived at Kingman, Kansas, four years and moved from there to Arkansas City, where they resided until her death. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her childhood and has been an ardent walker until she was called to her reward. At the time of her death she was a member of the Methodist church of Arkansas City. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, W.A. Sneller, and four children: Madge Marise, 7; Shirley Louise, 5; William Arthur, jr., 2; Robert Max, 10 months, all of Arkansas City, and her parents, B.M. Anderson, her father, Clara E. Anderson her mother, Glenn T. Anderson, her brother, and her sister, Arlene, all of Iola; and other relatives and a host of friends wherever she has lived. The funeral was conducted at the United Brethren church by Rev. C.S. Hanson, assisted by Rev. N.L. Vezie. Interment was in the Highland cemetery. The following people drove by auto from Arkansas City to attend the funeral: Mrs. McGhramm, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Padgett, Mr. and Mrs. Heathman, Supt. C.E. St. John, Mr. Sumner Greenwood. Relatives of Mrs. Sneller from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. M.L. Crumrine, of Salyards, Miss Freda Crumrine, Salyards; Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Thompson, of Reece, Mr. V. Idy, Reece. Those from out of town related to Mr. Sneller were Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Sneller, Topeka; Mr. C.R. Sneller, Rossville, Kansas. | |
| 9832 |  | Obituary- Sneller, Mildred Mildred Frederica Sneller Mildred Frederica Sneller, 92, Topeka, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1993, at a Topeka retirement home. Mrs. Sneller worked for Hartford Insurance Co., 27 years before she retired in 1963. She was born Aug. 19, 1901, on the Mulvane Ranch at Rossville, the daughter of Fred Pettit and Amy Ross McCollough. She was graduated from Rossville High School and Strickler's School of Business in Topeka. She lived in Topeka more than 70 years. Mrs. Sneller was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. She was married to Claud B. Sneller July 17, 1920, in Rossville. He died Feb. 23, 1980. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret McCoid, Silver Lake, and Winifred Anderson, Tulsa, Okla. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Sneller will lie in state after noon today at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday. | |
| 9833 |  | Obituary- Sneller, William WILLIAM SNELLER Funeral services for William Sneller, 81, a resident of Rossville for 40 years, who died. Monday night in a Topeka hospital, were held Wednesday at 3:30 p. m. at the Parker Mortuary, North Topeka. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Sneller was born July 10, 1867, at Holland, Mich., and came to Kansas at an early age. Until forced to give up active work about two years ago because of his advanced age, Mr. Sneller had been blacksmith in Rossville for 40 years. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Emma Sneller; three sons, Arthur Sneller, of Arkansas City, Claude and Charles Sneller of Topeka; four daughters, Mrs. May Hollowell of Chilocco, Okla.; Mrs. Grace Soule, Cody, Wyo.; Mrs. Maud Bignall, Junction City and Mrs. Emma Gish, Wichita and twelve grandchildren. | |
| 9834 |  | Obituary- Snoddy, Elwood ELWOOD H. SNODDY DIES IN SILVER LAKE Elwood H. Shoddy, 79, died Sunday evening at his home in Silver Lake. Born April 26, 1876, in Jackson County, he had spent most of his life in the Maple Hill and Silver Lake communities. Mr. Snoddy was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Muncia of the home; and one daughter, Bonnie Jean; a son, Cliff of Valencia; two brothers, Frank and William Shoddy of Silver Lake; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Taber and Mrs. Nancy Standau, both of Topeka: and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at Parker Mortuary with burial in Silver Lake Cemetery | |
| 9835 |  | Obituary- Snoddy, Infant The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Snoddy passed away Sunday night at the home west of Rossville. The little body was taken Monday to Netawaka, for burial. | |
| 9836 |  | Obituary- Snoddy, Infant 2 Virgil Snoddy arrived home Oct. 20, from Fordyce, Ark., where he was employed by a road gang, called by the death of his little son. | |
| 9837 |  | Obituary- Snyder, Brandon 1 Brandon K. Snyder Brandon Keith Snyder, 17, Shawnee, died Friday, November 26, 1999, after a head-on collision just north of Lawrence on US-24 Highway. He was born in Kansas City, MO, the son of Galen and Mary Theresa VandeVelde Snyder, and had lived most of his life in the Kansas City area except for two years he lived in Rossville. He had attended Rossville High School, and was a member of St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville. Surviving him are his father, Galen Snyder, Shawnee; his mother, Mary Theresa Snyder, St. Marys; a brother, Ryan Neil Snyder, Spring Hill; a sister, Tiffany Gale Snyder, St. Marys; his paternal grandparents, Homer and Wilma Snyder, Bronson; his maternal grandmother, Bonnie Vande Velde, Rossville; and his maternal greatgrandmother, Margaret Vande Velde, Emmett Friends may visit from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at the Maple Hill Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS, after a rosary at 6:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. after the visitation. His service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9838 |  | Obituary- Snyder, Brandon 2 Youth Killed in Traffic Accident A Johnson County teenager died Friday afternoon, November 26,1999, after a head-on collision just north of Lawrence on US-24 highway. According to Kansas Highway Patrol authorities, Brandon Snyder, 17, of Shawnee, was driving on US-24 at about 1:50p.m. near mile marker 392 when his 1989 Chevrolet passenger car went left of center and struck a 1996 Ford passenger car being driven in the opposite direction by Linda Boger, 45, Independence, MO. Snyder died in flight on his way to the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Boger also was taken by helicopter to KU Medical Center. She was listed in serious condition Friday night. This newspaper has not received an update on her condition. Mr. Snyder’s obituary is printed on page 2. | |
| 9839 |  | Obituary- Snyder, Hattie Mrs. Hattie Snyder Mrs. Hattie Jane Snyder, 75, 427 Western, died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 24, 1905, near Delia, the daughter of Calvin O. and Mary McGuire Day, and lived in Topeka since 1924. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Baptist church. She married Bob Snyder who preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Hards. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Alice Baker and Mrs. Lois Helen Stack- house, both of 1831 Grantville Road, and several other nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Hattie Snyder Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Hattie Jane Snyder, 75, 427 Western, who died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Jan. 24, 1905, near Delia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin 0. Day, and had lived at Topeka since 1924. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Baptist church. Her husband, Bob Snyder, and a daughter, Dorothy Hards, preceded her in death. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Alice Baker and Mrs. Lois Helen Stackhouse, both of 1831 Grantville Road, and several other nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. | |
| 9840 |  | Obituary- Snyder, Stephen Stephen Matthew Snyder Stephen Matthew Snyder, 36, Topeka, passed away May 1, 2017. Stephen was born April 21, 1981, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Stephen and Kathy Clark Snyder. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1999. Stephen married Megan Millard in May 2006; they later divorced. Stephen had been with Cristina Decker for two and a half years. Their love of the Lord brought them closer together. He worked for Winston Brown Construction for five years as a lead carpenter. Stephen currently worked for Kansas Rebuilders LLC. He was a member of First Christian Church and former member of the Shriner’s. Stephen loved and adored his son and was a proud father. He loved coaching his son in wrestling, football, baseball, and basketball. Stephen was a loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Stephen was a compassionate, loving, respectful individual, whose smile could light up a room. Among other things, he enjoyed smoking meat, spending time with family and friends, and yearly family vacations. Stephen is survived by his son, Landon Snyder; father, Stephen Snyder; step-mother, Judy Snyder; siblings, Jessica Anderson (Joe), and Jason Snyder (Tonya); nieces and nephews, Kaiden Craig, Clayton Kennedy, Jaylon Anderson, Marlowe Snyder, and Ansel Snyder. He was also survived by the love of his life, Cristina Decker, and herchildren. Devin Decker, and Kylie Boyce. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Snyder, and his dog, Brody. Funeral services were Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the church. Cremation followed the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Landon’s Fund, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. | |
| 9841 |  | Obituary- Somers, Chauncy Chanucy [sic Chauncey] Somers Chauncy Somers, born at Sterling, Kansas, passed away at San Rosa hospital in San Antonio, Texas, March 27, at the age of 60. He was in business here for a few years, moving to Sterling, Kansas, after the death of his wife; spent a few years in Kansas City, moving to La Feria, Texas, in 1938. He is survived by 2 sons Clyde and Floyd, five grandchildren; two sisters and one brother; Dr. Letha Somers of San Juan, Texas; Mrs. Murrill Northrup and Clifford Somers both of Topeka. His daughter Ermyl passed away a few years ago. | |
| 9842 |  | Obituary- Somers, Ethel Out-of-town friends and relatives who attended Mrs. Ethel Somers’ funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Somers and family from San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Clyde Somers from LaFeria, Texas, Mr. Duain Eaglin and family, Buena Park, California, Mrs. Ola Welch, Lynwood, California, Mrs. Dorothy Blevin, Long Beach, California, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wegener and Dennis of White Cloud, Kansas, Mrs. Ella Whearty, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Craig, and Mrs. Vernon Median, all from Wichita. | |
| 9843 |  | Obituary- Somers, Frank Mr. R.D. James went to Sterling, Kansas, last Saturday, called by the death of Mr. Frank Somers, father of Chauncey Somers, Mr. James's son-in-law. Mr. Somers died at 6 a.m. Saturday after a ten days illness from pneumonia. He had only been home ten days from a winter's stay in Texas, and contracted a cold that developed into pneumonia. | |
| 9844 |  | Obituary- Somers, Leyo The Rossville Reporter Deaths and Funerals Leyo James Somers Funeral services for Mrs. Chauncey Somers were held Sunday afternoon, May 26th, at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church, Rossville, the Rev. Gordon S. Pritchett, officiating. Music for the service was furnished by Mrs. E.G. Griswold, Mrs. E.E. Witter, Miss Leona Griswold, A.L. Ruff and Mrs. Pritchett. The pallbearers were Messrs. B.D. Hayes, Frank Zook, Roy Hawks, Gus Kassebaum, Joe Barney and Earl Barney. Interment was in the Franklin cemetery northwest of Rossville. Mrs. Somers passed away at a hospital in Sterling, Kansas, Friday noon, May 24, following a few days illness at her home later it being deemed necessary to perform an operation. The operation was performed Thursday at midnight and until early Friday morning she was thought to be making a satisfactory recovery, but a few hours before the and a sudden change for the worse developed. He father, Mr. R.D. James and sister, Mrs. Louis Franz left here Thursday night but did not reach her bedside before the end. A brief funeral service was held at Sterling after which the body was brought to Rossville for the service here. Mrs. Somers, who was 33 years old, was born in this community on October 6, 1895, and with the exception of the last few years spent at Sterling had lived here all her life. She joined the U.B. church when she was 8 years of age, later transferred her membership to the Rossville Methodist church and then to the Sterling M.E. church. She was a faithful Sunday School teacher and church worker, and a devoted wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, C.L. Somers, three children, Ermyl, Clyde and Floydie, aged 11, 9 and 6; her father, R.D. James of Rossville, and one sister, Mrs. Ora Franz of Delia. The bereaved relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the people of Rossville in their sad bereavement. [From 30 May 1929] | |
| 9845 |  | Obituary- Somers, Mattie Obituary Mattie James was born March 12, 1892 and died at Sterling Kansas, May 21st, 1912, aged 21 years, 2 months and 9 days. Mattie was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James and was preceded to the great beyond by her older sister, Bessie, about ten years ago. Mattie was born and reared in this community and by her amiable disposition and attractive ways had endeared herself to all who knew her. She was kind and gentle, studious and ever striving for the better things of life. She began her school work in the district school and later attended the Rossville schools. She later went to Campbell college, a t Holton, Kansas, and it was while a student there she met Mr. Chauncey Somers, and a mutual attachment resulted. They were married April 19, 1911 and went at once to a home provided by the young husband in Rice county. On May 12th a baby son was born to the young parents and for a few days all seemed well until typhoid fever attacked the young mother. Everything that medical skill and loving hearts and trained service could do was done but to no avail and on May 21st, the end came. Early in life Mattie was converted and to the last was happy in her religion. One of her last requests of her mother was to hear a passage from her beloved bible. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor the Rev. Bacon, assisted by Revs. Bland and Wykert. A long procession of sorrowing relatives and neighbors followed to her grave to pay their last tribute of love and respect. A Friend | |
| 9846 |  | Obituary- Somers, Robert See File #2 for better copy. Little Robert Azell Somers-James, son of Chauncey and Mattie (James) Somers, was born near Sterling, Kansas, May 12, and died at the home of his grandfather, Robert James, north of Rossville, on Oct. 27, 1918. Little Axell lost his mother when only eight days old and since then has been tenderly cared for by his maternal grandmother. The entire family became greatly attached to him and he was formally adopted by them about two weeks before his death. He had been in delicate health nearly all summer but had apparently completely recovered and his death came as a surprise. All was done for him that loving care and medical skill could devise, but God took him to his mother. Rev. Mr. Wykert conducted the funeral and preached a very comforting sermon from the text: “I commend you to God.” Azell was laid to rest in the family lot by the side of his mother in Olive Branch cemetery. | |
| 9847 |  | Obituary- Somers, Robert 2 Little Robert Azell Somers-James, son of Chauncey and Mattie (James) Somers, was born near Sterling, Kansas, May 12, and died at the home of his grandfather, Robert James, north of Rossville, on Oct. 27, 1918. Little Axell lost his mother when only eight days old and since then has been tenderly cared for by his maternal grandmother. The entire family became greatly attached to him and he was formally adopted by them about two weeks before his death. He had been in delicate health nearly all summer but had apparently completely recovered and his death came as a surprise. All was done for him that loving care and medical skill could devise, but God took him to his mother. Rev. Mr. Wykert conducted the funeral and preached a very comforting sermon from the text: “I commend you to God.” Azell was laid to rest in the family lot by the side of his mother in Olive Branch cemetery. | |
| 9848 |  | Obituary- Sommers, Donald Donald Sommers VICTORIA — Donald A. Sommers, 48, Victoria, formerly of Delia, died Saturday in a Hays hospital. He apparently had a heart ailment. He was born May 21, 1927, in Topeka and spent most of his life in the Delia community in Jackson County before he moved to Ellis County about three years ago. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He had been a farmer. He was married to the former Irene, Peck, who died later. He then was married to Henrietta Mermis. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Donna Sommers, at home; three sons, Donald Sommers, Topeka, and Michael Sommers and Mitchell Sommers, both at home; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Cheryl Fredrichs, Topeka; his mother, Mrs. Rose Sommers, Russell; a sister, Mrs. Betty Lytkowski, Cleveland, Ohio, and two grandsons. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cline's Mortuary at Victoria. The Victoria Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct graveside services at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery at Walker. Mr. Sommers will lie in state Sunday and Monday at the mortuary. | |
| 9849 |  | Obituary- Sommers, Laura 1 Laura Sommers DELIA -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church here for Mrs. Laura Irene Sommers, 47, Delia, who died Tuesday at a Kansas City, Kan., hospital. She had scleroderma, a skin ailment, and suffered a stroke at the hospital about an hour before she died. She was born August 24, 1918, at Bunker Hill in Russell County, the daughter of Clarence and Laura Peck. She attended elementary and high schools in Bunker Hill and business college at Salina. She was employed by the Kansas State Corporation Commission in Topeka 26 years. Topeka Resident She lived in Topeka from 1950 to 1952. Later she lived in the Sandy Hook community southeast of St. Marys seven years before moving to a farm near Delia six years ago. She was married to Donald A. Sommers Sept. 30, 1950, at Tucumcari, N.M. Besides her husband, survivors include a daughter, Donna Kay Sommers, and two sons, Michael Sommers and Mitchel Sommers, all at home; her father, Clarence S. Peck, Bunker Hill; a sister, Mrs. Fern Whatley, Monroe, La.; and three brothers, Clarence W. Peck, Barberton, Ohio, and Ralph Peck and Wayne Peck, both of Bunker Hill. Burial at Bunker Hill Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Sommers will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church. | |
| 9850 |  | Obituary- Sorden, Charles Charles W. Sorden ROSSVILLE — Charles W. Sorden, 77, Rossville, died Sunday, Nov 6, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Sorden owned and operated Skeily Service Stations in Lee's Summit, Mo., for 18 years. He later was a mechanic at Virgil's Automotive Repair in Lee's Summit, Mo., before he retired in 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born April 9, 1917, in Colorado. Mr. Sorden was a member and past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Lee s Summit. He was married to Henrietta Hinkle on Nov. 13, 1945. She died in July 1980. Survivors include two sisters, Flora Stwalley, Topeka, and Phyllis Miller, Rossville; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Langsford-Cox Chapel in Lee s Summit, Mo. Burial will be at Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee's Summit. |
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