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| 10001 |  | Obituary- Startup, Eugenia Eugenia H. Startup Eugenia Hazel Startup, 82, Oroville, WA, died Tuesday, October 26, 1999, in Washington state. She was born February 18, 1917, at Delia, the daughter of Frank and Anna Fleming. She married Averill Startup September 30,1935. He survives. The couple moved from Kansas to the Roaring Fork Valley, Washington, in 1939, and lived in Carbondale, Aspen and Glenwood Springs, CO, for many years before moving to Oroville, WA last spring. In addition to her husband, Eugenia is survived by a daughter, Jeaneen Thompson, Williams Lake, British Columbia; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Agnes Crawshaw, Silver Lake; and Melva Marney, New Castle, WA; a brother, Frank Fleming, Elmont; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Florine Perry, St. Marys. Mrs. Startup was cremated. Her ashes were taken to Canada and spread on the meadow the couple had bought for a homestead. A memorial service will be held December 12 in the Rossville Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. for family and friends. Eugenia Startup ROSSVILLE — Memorial services for Eugenia Hazel Startup, 82, Oroville, Wash., will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 12,1999, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Startup died Oct. 26, 1999, in Washington State. She was cremated and her ashes were taken to Canada to be spread over a meadow. She and her husband moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in Washington in 1939 and lived in several other places, including Carbondale, Aspen, Colo., and Glenwood Springs, Colo., before moving to Oroville, Wash., earlier this year. She was born Feb. 18,1917, in Delia, the daughter of Frank and Anna Fleming. Mrs. Startup was a homemaker. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She married Averill Startup on Sept. 30, 1935. He survives. Survivors also include a daughter, Jeaneen Thompson, Williams Lake, British Columbia two sisters, Agnes Crawshaw, Silver Lake, and Melva Marney, New Castle, Wash.; a brother, Frank Fleming, Elmont; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. | |
| 10002 |  | Obituary- Startup, Frank Frank Startup Frank Startup died this morning (Monday) at 2:45 o'clock at the family home 222 1/2 East Main street, in the Hetrick building. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 o'clock from the First Methodist church, in charge of the Rev. H.W. Todd, and burial made in Elmwood cemetery. Mr. Startup was 8 years of age and had resided in this county since 1867. He was engaged in farming until recent years when the family moved to town and had charge of the Hetrick rooms. Mr. Startup had been in poor health for the past three years but was sick only a few days previous to his death which was due to a nervous breakdown. Mrs. Startup and three children survive. The daughters are Mrs. Joe Cooper and Miss Dais Startup and the son is James Startup, all of this city. Three brothers also survive. They are Abner, of Topeka, Charles of Tulsa, Okla., and J.C. Startup of Rossville. --Chanute Daily Tribune Mr. J.C. Startup who was called to Chanute last week by his brother's illness, returned to Rossville yesterday. | |
| 10003 |  | Obituary- Startup, Garelton 1 Garley Startup the Victim of Tragic Accident Garley C. Startup, aged 29, one of our young farmers living three-quarters of a mile south of the Kingsville station, died last night at 8 o’clock from the injuries received about 9 a.m. yesterday when he was struck by Union Pacific train No. 106, the morning “Plug” at the crossing just west of the Kingsville depot. Mr. Startup had gone to the Kingsville school house to secure the Overland car owned by his uncle, Ed James, which had been driven to the school house by Miss Vina James, the teacher of Kingsville school. Mr. Startup’s own car had stalled and as he was preparing to take his little son to Topeka to see a doctor, he asked for the James car. He had started back to his home from the school house. The road jogs to the east a short distance before turning at right angles to cross the tracks and it is presumed he was in a deep study that he did not notice the oncoming train until it was too late to stop altho the ground showed he had slid the wheels several feet before the front wheels were struck by the train. The automobile was tossed clear of the track on the north side and totally demolished. Mr. Startup sustained a compound fracture of the left arm, a broken lower jaw, and the left side of his face was badly bruised and skinned. The train stopped and Startup was taken to Stormont hospital in Topeka. Several Rossville people were on the train but from papers scattered about it was thought at first the injured man was Mr. Ed James, and it was so reported in Rossville. This report was corrected shortly afterward but not until relatives had been severely shocked. Mr. Startup never regained consciousness before his death. As we go to press today funeral arrangements have not been made. Mr. Startup is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Reser and the son of J.C. Startup. He is survived by his widow and two children, his father and four brothers. | |
| 10004 |  | Obituary- Startup, Garelton 2 Garley Crit Startup was born May 13, 1893, at Duke Okla., lost his life Oct. 24, 1922, from injuries received when Union Pacific train No. 106 crashed into his auto on a crossing at Kingsville, Kansas, aged 29 years, 5 months and 11 days. He was the eldest son of J.C. and Esther Startup and was brought to Rossville at the age of two years and grew to manhood in this vicinity. For the past four years he with his family have occupied a farm south of Kingsville. He was united in marriage January 31, 1912, to Agnes Reser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Reser. To this union two children were born, Averl and Velma, who with the widow survive to mourn his untimely death. In 1915 he affiliated with the United Brethren church. His funeral was held in the Rossville Methodist church, Saturday Oct. 28, conducted by the Rev. Job Wykert, a U.B. minister and assisted by the Rev. Basquin. The pall bearers were Lawrence and Bido Mitchell, Leo Cooley, Harold Herrington, William Lambert and Paul Small. Beside the wife and children he is survived by his father, J.C. Startup, the mother, Mrs. Esther Strahn, three brothers, Harry of Topeka; Fred and Myron of Rossville; and two half-brothers, Hallie of Silver Lake; and Walter of Newton. Garley dear has gone from us, A voice we love is stilled; A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled. | |
| 10005 |  | Obituary- Startup, Guy Guy E. Startup Guy Startup, 77, died Saturday in a Topeka hospital where he had been taken the previous Thursday, after a fall in the yard at his home. Mr. Startup was a native of this community, the son of the late Ab Startup, and spent his entire life here and in surrounding communities. He was born Aug. 14, 1876, in Rossville. Most of his early years was devoted to clerical work in stores here and for a time he was in the hardware business in Delia. Of late years he had devoted his energies to house painting. Mr. Startup had served as a city and township officer and until his health broke was clerk of the City. Surviving him are two brothers, Walter of Rossville; Bennett of Yakima, Wash., and one sister Della Startup, of the home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Hurley Funeral Home, conducted by the Reverend Douglas Donovan, pastor of the Rossville Christian church. Music was furnished by Maxine Trimble and Lorene Harth, with Mrs. Wm. Hil at the piano. Pallbearers were Billy Hesse, Wm. Lambert, Perry Stumbaugh, Floyd Parks, Clyde Strimple and Glen Marney. Interment was in Rossville cemetery. --- Guy Startup Guy Startup, 76, died Saturday at a local hospital. Born in Rossville, he owned a hardware in Delia before his retirement. He was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Walter R. Startup, Rossville, and Bennett Startup, Yakima, Wash., and a sister, Miss Della Startup, Rossville. The Hurley Funeral Home in Rossville will announce arrangements. | |
| 10006 |  | Obituary- Startup, Hallie HALLIE P. STARTUP Hallie P. Startup, 69, of Silver Lake, died Monday in a Topeka hospital. He was born May 28, 1888, at Chanute and lived in Rossville before moving to the Silver Lake community 46 years ago. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mamie Startup, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Bowers and Mrs. Mildred Pinkston, both of Topeka; three brothers, Walter Startup, Redlands, Calif.; Harry Startup, Topeka; and Myron Startup, Orian, Ill.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 pm today at the Silver Lake Methodist Church with burial in Silver Lake Cemetery. | |
| 10007 |  | Obituary- Startup, James Frederick FRED STARTUP Harry Startup and family of Topeka were here last Friday arranging for burial of the ashes of his brother, Fred Startup. Fred 48, was killed August 28, in an auto accident near Hammond, Ind. No one witnessed the accident so no details were available. The deceased long had been connected with a construction company He was a native son of Rossville community, his father being the late J. C. Startup. [misprint- missing part] ren and three brothers, Harry, of Topeka; Myron of Orin, Ill., Hallie of Silver Lake, and Walter of Redland, Calif. Besides his wife, the former Elsie Brooks, he is survived by three children. The body was cremated in Illinois and took a certain time before removal to Rossville. | |
| 10008 |  | Obituary- Startup, John Crit Startup John Christopher Startup was born in Macomb, Ill., May 29, 1860, and passed away at his home in Rossville, March 15, 1937, at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 15 days after a short illness. Mr. Startup came to Kansas with his parents in 1866. From that period until 1891 he lived at Parsons and Chanute Kansas and in Texas. Since 1891 he had made his home in or near Rossville. He was a member of the United Brethren church. Surviving are his widow; five sons Harry, of Topeka; Walter of Redland, Calif., Hally, of Silver Lake, Fred of Wakefield, Kan., and Myron of Moline, Ill., two brothers, Charles of Seminole, Okla., and Albert of Rossville; eleven grand children and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. H.L. Nelson. Music was furnished by a ladies quartet composed of Mrs. Fannie Reser, Mrs. Arline Reid, Mrs. Ruth Hesse, Mrs. Minnie Navarre and Mrs. Mabel Eversole accompanied at the piano. Interment was in the Rossville cemetery. --- Card of Appreciation - We desire to express our thanks, to our friends and neighbors for their kindnesses and assistance in our bereavement, the death of J.C. Startup and to all who sent floral offerings. The Family. [From 18 Mar 1937] --- Out-of-town relatives in Rossville, Wednesday to attend the funeral of J.C. Startup were: Mr. and Mrs. George Long, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Long, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Long, Mr. and Mrs. Clency. Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman, Mrs. Floyd Torrey, Mrs. Ethel Whipple, Miss Leora Whipple of Manhattan; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Startup and family of Wakefield; Mr. and Mrs. Abe Mowers, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, Miss Mildred Startup, Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Startup, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bowers, of Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Startup, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Freeman and children of Topeka; Max Freeman of Kansas City; Myron Startup of Moline, Ill. [18 Mar 1937] | |
| 10009 |  | Obituary- Startup, Lillian Lillian Startup Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian S. Startup, aged 22, of 211 Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, who died last Sunday in a Topeka hospital were held yesterday from Shellabarger Chapel in Topeka. Mrs. Startup was the wife of Mr. Harry Startup, a former Rossville boy, and was well known here and around Silver Lake. Interment was made in Mount Hope cemetery, Topeka. | |
| 10010 |  | Obituary- Startup, Shirley Shirley Joan Startup, 2-months- old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Startup, 1018 Jefferson street, Topeka, died at the home of her parents Sunday morning. Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Carl Junior, and Garlton Paul Startup; two sisters, Marian May and Betty Jean Startup, all of the home address; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Krounapple, Mrs. Esther Strahan, Topeka, and J. C. Startup, Rossville. Funeral services were held at the Brennan funeral home Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery. | |
| 10011 |  | Obituary- Startup, Vernadell Headstone says DOD - 27 April 1915 Vernadell Startup Dead The final summons came Sunday night April 27, calling from our midst little Vernadell Margaret Startup, "who had lingered between life and death for several days," to the great wonderland beyond the stars. The funeral services were held at the Startup home on South Main Street, conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson, of Topeka, assisted by the Rev. G.A. Chatfield of Rossville. Owing to the fact that the child's death was due to a backset of the measles, it was thought best to not have a public funeral and f9ollow out the letter of the law concerning deaths resulting directly or indirectly from contagious diseases. Vernadell was born in Los Angeles, California, July 17, 1907, being 5 years 9 months and 10 days old, but she now sleeps in the arms of Jesus where she will wake in a brighter world, which may be nearer us than we now -- perhaps only a thin veil that hides our vision is all that separates her from us. She will be missed by all who knew her. By her teacher and classmates in Sunday school where her bright little face always wore a smile for everyone. By the neighbors and friends with whom she was a favorite. At home no one can fill her place, and the sympathy of the community is with the bereaved home. Fadeless the crown on Vernadel's brow She is clad in the vestments of Angelhood now. | |
| 10012 |  | Obituary- Startup, Walter 1 Aged resident of Rossville is dead Services were held Tuesday at the Parker Mortuary in Topeka for Walter R. Startup, 80, Rossville, who died Saturday in a Topeka hospital. He was born May 6, 1891, at Rossville and, spent most of his life in the Rossville community. Mr. Startup had been a farmer and was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad before his retirement. He was married to the former Bessie Cottle. She survives. Other survivors include a son: Merwin Startup, Phoenix, Ariz.; and two grandchildren. Burial was in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Walter Startup Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Mortuary for Walter R. Startup, 80, Rossville, who died Saturday in a Topeka hospital. He was born May 6, 1891, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He had been a farmer and was employed by Union Pacific Railroad before he retired. He was married to the former Bessie Cottle. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Merwin Startup, Phoenix, Ariz.; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. | |
| 10013 |  | Obituary- Startup, William W.H. Startup Dead. W.H. Startup, an old resident of this city, died at his home on Spruce street last Friday morning. For several weeks before taking to his bed he complained of ill-health which finally terminated in typhoid fever and his weakened vitality was unable to cope with the disease. Mr. Startup came to Kansas when a young man from Mount Vernon, Ohio, his birth place. At the time of his death he was 58 years old. He leaves a wife and three children, May, Nettie and Cecil. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church Saturday at 10 o'clock a.m., conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson. Burial took place in the city cemetery. | |
| 10014 |  | Obituary- Stattelman, Mary Death comes suddenly to mother Mrs. Mary Jo Stattelman, 32, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning at her home here. She was found by her husband who was awakened by the crying of their infant daughter, born about two weeks ago. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, with interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery by the Verschelden Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Mrs. Stattelman was born July 10, 1934, in St. Marys and was graduated from St. Marys High School. She was married to Robert Stattelman, Nov. 25, 1953, at the Immaculate Conception Church. Survivors include: her husband, Robert, and three daughters: Vickie, Margaret Ann, and Barbara Jo, all of the home; her father: William Bond, Alma; a brother: William Bond Jr., Tulsa, Okla.; and a sister: Mrs. Amelia Flanagan, Emmett. St. Marys Woman’s Cause of Death Told ST. MARYS – Mrs. Mary Jo Stattelman, 32, who died Dec. 6 at her home here, died of a massive pulmonary embolism, a physician reported Monday. He said Mrs. Stattelman had a blood clot in her lung. Relatives of Mrs. Stattelman had said she hadn’t been ill. An autopsy was performed later Dec. 6, but results weren’t immediately available until microscopic studies were completed. | |
| 10015 |  | Obituary- Stauffer, Arlene Mrs. Arlene L. Stauffer HOLTON — Mrs. Arlene L. Stauffer, 65, Holton, died Saturday at her home. She suffered an apparent heart attack. She was born June 14, 1915, at St. Clere, the daughter of Ivan and Ethel Robbins Stuver. She lived in the Holton community for the past 40 years. Mrs. Stauffer worked in the Holton High School lunch room for 15 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Holton. She was married to Thayne Stauffer on March 26, 1941, at Soldier. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Matthews, Onaga, and Mrs. Tharon Gay Brey, Whiting; a son, Rodney Stauffer, Holton; her father, Ivan Stuver, Holton; a sister, Mrs. Geraldine Bolin, Tecumseh, Neb.; a brother, Kenneth Stuver, Topeka; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holton Hospital heart monitor fund, Holton, 66436. | |
| 10016 |  | Obituary- Stauffer, Auswell Auswell Fisher Stauffer HOLTON - Auswell Fisher Stauffer, 91, of Holton died Friday, June 17,2005. Auswell was born May 8, 1914, in the Pleasant Valley Community west of Holton. He was the son of Russell A. and Charlotte Stephenson Stauffer. He graduated from Circleville High School in 1932. Auswell was a farmer and stockman and a long-time area cowboy. He owned and operated Stauffer Salvage and Supply and had also worked at the Holton Livestock Exchange for more than 40 years. He was a member of Circleville United Methodist Church and was the superintendent of the Circleville United Methodist Sunday School, and a club leader for Pleasant Valley Rustlers 4-H. He was on the Pleasant Valley School Board, the Circleville High School Board, and he was a Banner Township Democratic Committeeman. Auswell married Vinita G. Linsacum on April 29,1936, in Holton. She survives. He is also survived by sons, Russell E. Stauffer, Sabetha, Auswell F. "Bud" Stauffer, Jr., Mayetta, Bradford W. Stauffer, Eudora; daughter Sharon E. Stauffer Goldsworthy, Germantown, Tenn.; brother Lauren R. Stauffer, Holton; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thayne Stauffer. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Olive Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Circleville United Methodist Church, the Circleville Alumni Building Fund or to the donor’s choice, in care of Mercer Funeral Home, Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. | |
| 10017 |  | Obituary- Stauffer, Billie Billie Stauffer Billie Marguerite Stauffer, 82, Topeka, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, at a nursing home in Rossville. She had cancer. She was born March 27,1916, in Linn, Mo., to John Newton and Roberta Campbell Laughlin, and spent her early life in Linn, Mo., and Houston. She lived in Kansas City, Kan., before she moved to Topeka 10 years ago. She was a member of the Assembly of God in Kansas City Kan., where she was the church pianist and was a member of the Assembly of God in Topeka. She was married to John A. Stauffer on Oct. 23,1934, in Joplin, Mo. He died April 3,1995. Survivors include daughters, Phyllis Rissen and Marion Miller, both in Topeka; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith Family Life Centre, 3710 N. Topeka. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Stauffer will lie in state after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas, 66608. Carey Funeral Home in Burlingame is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10018 |  | Obituary- Stauffer, Thayne Stauffer Thayne W. Stauffer, 68, of rural Holton, died at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka late Sunday evening, March 30. He was born July 4, 1917 near Holton, the son of Russell and Lottie Stephenson Stauffer. He had lived all his life in the Holton community. Thayne had worked 33 years for the State of Kansas Road Maintenance Department and was shop foreman upon his retirement. On March 26, 1941 he was married to Arlene L. Stuver. She preceded him in death February 14, 1981. Surviving him are two daughters, Barbara Matthews, Onaga, and Tharon Gay Brey, Whiting; also a son, Rodney Stauffer, Holton; two brothers, Auswell Stauffer and Lauren Stauffer, Holton; seven grandchildren; two step grand-children; four great-grandchildren; Joetta Walrod and her husband, Roy, and their three children. Joetta lived in his home for a time. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the Mercer Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Holton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Mercer Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Mercer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10019 |  | Obituary- Stauffer, Vinita 1 Vinita G. Stauffer HOLTON - Vinita G. Stauffer, 93, Holton, died Friday, August 26, 2011. She was born Sept. 17, 1917, in Delia, Kansas, the only child of Jesse and Stacia McClain Linsacum. Following her father’s death in 1923, she attended school briefly in Topeka, then lived in Lamar, Colorado, with her grandmother and aunt, until returning to Kansas in June 1925 to reside with her mother and stepfather, George E. Eakin, near Delia. She attended Stach, Stony Point, Nieve and Adrian one-room grade schools and graduated as valedictorian from Delia High School in 1934. She married Auswell F. Stauffer of the Pleasant Valley community west of Holton on April 29, 1936. After living on two farms, they moved to their own farm in 1945. In addition to rearing a family and helping with farm work as well as keeping the home and garden, she was actively engaged in community activities for many years. Mrs. Stauffer was a 4-H Club leader for more than 30 years, serving as community leader for the Pleasant Valley Rustlers Club and advisor for the Jackson County Junior Leaders. She served on the Jackson County Agricultural Extension advisory committee and as a Sunday School teacher, WSCS president and missions chairman at Circleville United Methodist Church where she was a member. She was a Democratic committee woman for Banner Township and president of the Jackson County Democratic Women’s Club, a township election official, coordinator of the Jackson County CROP campaign, secretary of the Olive Hill Cemetery Association and member of the Pleasant Valley Neighbors Club. The Stauffers were married 69 years prior to his death in 2005. She is survived by sons, Russell E. Stauffer, Sabetha, Auswell F. "Bud” Stauffer, Mayetta, Bradford W. Stauffer, Holton; daughter Sharon E. Stauffer Goldsworthy, Germantown, Tennessee; 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial following in Olive Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Circleville United Methodist Church, Delia Presbyterian Church or the Jackson County Humane Society, in care of Mercer Funeral Home, Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 10020 |  | Obituary- Stauffer, Vinita 2 Stauffer Vinita G. Stauffer, 93, Holton, died Friday, Aug. 26,2011. She was born Sept. 17, 1917, in Delia, the only child of Jesse and Stacia McClain Linsacum. Following her father’s death in 1923, she attended school briefly in Topeka, then lived in Lamar, Colo., with her grandmother and aunt, until returning to Kansas in June 1925 to reside with her mother and stepfather, George E. Eakin, near Delia. She attended Stach, Stony Point, Nieve and Adrian one-room grade schools and graduated as valedictorian from Delia High School in 1934. She married Auswell F. Stauffer of the Pleasant Valley community west of Holton on April 29, 1936. After living on two farms, they moved to their own farm in 1945. In addition to rearing a family and helping with farm work and their business of Stauffer Salvage and Supply, as well as keeping the home and garden, she was actively engaged in community activities for many years. Mrs. Stauffer was a 4-H Club leader for more than 30 years, serving as community leader for the Pleasant Valley Rustlers Club and advisor for the Jackson County Junior Leaders. She served on the Jackson County Agricultural Extension advisory committee and as a Sunday School teacher, WSCS president and missions chairman at Circleville United Methodist Church where she was a member. She was a Democratic committee woman for Banner Township and president of the Jackson County Democratic Women’s Club, a township election official, coordinator of the Jackson County CROP campaign, secretary of the Olive Hill Cemetery Association and member of the Pleasant Valley Neighbors Club. She took great joy in her children and grandchildren. She was especially generous and kind to those in need and to animals. She was adept in keeping the accounts for the farm and business. When the demands of family, farm and community allowed, she enjoyed reading and was masterful in working crossword puzzles and Scrabble. The Stauffers were married 69 years prior to his death in 2005. She is survived by sons, three Russell E. Stauffer, Sabetha, Auswell F. “Bud” Stauffer, Mayetta, and Bradford W. Stauffer, Holton; a daughter, Sharon E. Stauffer Goldsworthy, Germantown, Term.; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial following in Olive Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be may to the Circleville United Methodist Church, Delia Presbyterian Church or the Jackson County Humane Society, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Online condolences may be sent to www.mercerfuneralhomes.com Holton Recorder 8/29/11 | |
| 10021 |  | Obituary- Steele, C. Norman 1 C. Norman Steele ST. MARYS — C. Norman Steele, 55, St. Marys, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1992, at a motel in Rochester, N.Y. Mr. Steele was an interstate truck driver for Trans-Am Trucking Co. in Lenexa and a licensed real estate broker. He was also a master plumber and operated a plumbing business in St. Marys. He was born Sept. 21, 1937, in Topeka. He grew up in St. Marys. He served with the National Guard in Topeka. He moved to Addison, Texas, in 1965, where he attended the Texas Union Trade School. He moved to DeSoto in 1966 and worked for the Sunflower Army Ammunition Depot. He moved to St. Marys in 1968, where he worked for Goodyear for 10 years. He earned an associate degree in business and management from Washburn University in 1986. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Teamsters Union. He was married to Charlotte Decker on Sept. 27, 1958. They were divorced. He was preceded in death by a son, Rodney D. Steele, on July 24, 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Del Castillo, Shawnee; a son, Russell Steele, St. Marys; his mother, Willa Steele, St. Marys; a sister, Kay Lenherr, Topeka; and a brother, Duane Steele, Jetmore; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Steele will lie in state after 1 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where friends and relatives will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10022 |  | Obituary- Steele, C. Norman 2 C. Norman Steele |C. Norman Steele, 55, St. Marys, died Sunday, December 20, 1992, in Rochester, NY. Mr. Steele was an Interstate Truck driver for Trans-Am Tucking Company, Lenexa. He was a Master Plumber and owned and operated a plumbing company in St. Marys. He was a licensed Real Estate Broker. He was born September 21, 1937, in Topeka, the son of Clifford E. and Willa Wilson Steele. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Teamsters Union. He grew up in St. Marys, and served in the St. Marys National Guard. He moved to Addison, Tex. in 1965 where he attended the Texas Union Trade School. In 1966, he moved to DeSoto, where he worked at Sunflower Army Ammunition Depot, moving back to St. Marys in 1968. He worked at Goodyear for ten years until 1978. He received an Associate Degree in Business and Management from Washburn University in 1986. He was married to Charlotte Decker, September 27, 1958. They were divorced. He was preceded in death by a son, Rodney D. Steele on July 24, 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Del Castillo, Shawnee; a son, Russell Steele, St. Marys; his mother, Willa Steele, St. Marys; a sister, Kay Lenherr, Topeka; a brother, Duane Steele, Jetmore; and five grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 26, at St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys United Methodist Church, or the American Diabetes Association, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10023 |  | Obituary- Steele, Clifford Clifford E. Steele Clifford E. Steele, 82, St. Marys, died Monday, January 14, 1991, at the Rossville Valley Manor, where he had lived since 1977. He was born November 18, 1908, in rural Maple Hill to Charles and Esther Hallquist Steele. Mr. Steele was a fanner in the St. Marys area. He also worked for the Rezac Sale Bam and Thompson Alfalfa Mill Dehydrator. He was a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. He was married to Willa Wilson October 25, 1933, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Kay Lenherr, Topeka; two sons, Norman Steele, Manhattan, and Duane Steele, Osage City; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a brother, Harold Steele, St. Marys; and two sisters, Almeda Carlson, Kansas City, Mo., and Adaline Rademacher, Prairie Village. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at Verschelden Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery. The family requests memorials to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or Rossville Valley Manor. Clifford E. Steele ST. MARYS — Clifford E. Steele, 82, St. Marys, died Monday, Jan. 14, 1991, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Steele was a farmer. He also had worked at Thompson Alfalfa Dehydrating plant and Rezac Sale Barn in St. Marys. He was born Nov. 18, 1908, near Maple Hill in Wabaunsee County, the son of Charles and Esther Hallquist Steele. He spent his life in the St. Marys area. Mr. Steele was a member of the former Swedish Lutheran Church in St. Marys. He was married to Willa Wilson Oct. 25, 1933, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Kay Lenherr, Topeka; two sons, Norman Steele, Manhattan, and Duane Steele, Osage City; two sisters, Almeda Carlson, Kansas City, Mo., and Adaline Rademacher, Prairie Village; a brother, Harold Steele, St. Marys; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Steele will lie in state after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in St. Marys or to Rossville Valley Manor in Rossville. | |
| 10024 |  | Obituary- Steele, Melvin Melvin C. Steele Sr. MAPLE HILL - Melvin C. Steele Sr., 85, formerly of Maple Hill, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998, at a Norwalk, Calif., nursing home. Mr. Steele was an auto worker for General Motors in California. He was born March 30, 1913, at Rossville, the son of Lloyd B. and Nettie Lemon Steele. He was graduated from Maple Hill High School, and he had lived in Topeka until the late 1930s. He was married to Pauline Plumley in Topeka. They were divorced. Survivors include three sons, Melvin C.A. Steele Jr. and Ronald F. Steele, both in California, and Robert W. Steele, Cerritos, Calif.; a daughter, Beverly J. Gagney, in California; four brothers, Merle Steele, Norman Steele and Carl Steele, all of Topeka, and Lloyd "Dale" Steele, Denver City, Colo.; four sisters, Wanda Godlove, Ethel Klass and Edna Snook, all of Topeka, and Ruby Blossom, Warner Robbins, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Steele was preceded in death by a son, Donald Steele. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Maple Hill Cemetery at Maple Hill. Mr. Steele will lie in state after noon Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10025 |  | Obituary- Steele, Merle Merle C. Steele Merle C. Steele, 88, Topeka, died Monday, January 31, 2000, at a Topeka nursing home. Mr. Steele was a firefighter for the city of Topeka from 193 to 1962, and he served as City Fire marshal from 1962 until he retired in 1965. He also had been a claims adjuster for various insurance companies and he was a finish carpenter. He was bon Nov. 14, 1911, in Rossville, the son of Loyd and Nettie Lemon Steele. He graduated from Maple Hill High School and he attended Purdue University for arson investigation training. E moved to Topeka from the Maple Hill area in 1933. He married Gladys Woodward Owen on May 6, 1939. She died in Nov. 1995. Mr. Steele also was preceded in death by a son, Charles Steele in 1997, and a daughter, Patricia Finson in 1993. Survivors include two daughters, Jackie Gomel and Mary Jo Finson, both of Topeka; three brothers, Norman Steele and the Rev. Carl Steele, both of Topeka and Loyd “Dale” Steele, Denver City, Texas; four sisters, Wanda Godlove, Edna Snook and Ethyl Klass, all of Topeka, and Ruby Blossom, Warner-Robbins, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. His service was at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home, Topeka. Burial was in Rochester Cemetery. Relatives and friends met Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the AWANA of the First Baptist Church, Topeka, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10026 |  | Obituary- Steele, Rodney Rodney Duane Steele LONG BEACH, Calif. — Rodney Duane Steele, 30, Long Beach, formerly of St. Marys, died Wednesday, July 24, 1991, at home. He had cancer. Mr. Steele had been a plumber and had worked at Los Angeles International Airport. He was a student at California State University at Long Beach. He was born June 24, 1961, at Wamego, Kan., the son of Norman and Charlotte Decker Steele. He graduated from St. Marys High School in 1979 and from Kansas State University with an associate of science degree. Mr. Steele was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Charlotte and Kenneth Kling, St. Marys, Kan.; his father, Norman Steele, Manhattan, Kan.; a sister, Pamela DelCastillo, Long Beach; a brother, Russell Steele, Wamego, Kan.; and grandparents, Willa Steele, St. Marys, Kan., and Ernest Decker, Rossville, Kan. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. He will lie in state after 9 a.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys United Methodist Church or Hospital Home Health Hospice, 1343 N. Valencia, Fullerton CA 92633. | |
| 10027 |  | Obituary- Steele, Ura Ura Louis Collins Steele ROSSVILLE — Ura Louis Collins Steele, 96, Rossville, died Monday, Feb. 24, 1997, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born May 25, 1900, in Russell County, the daughter of Franklin Ithaymer and Carmel Nutt Russum. She moved to Rossville from Quenemo 10 years ago. Mrs. Steele was a member of Quenemo United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women at the church. She married Wallace Collins on Aug. 22, 1917, in Russell. He died Sept. 4, 1966. She married Harry Steele on July 7, 1967, in Quenemo. He died July 18, 1980. Mrs. Steele also was preceded in. death by a son, Rex Collins, an infant daughter, Doris Faye Collins, another daughter, Joyce Mullef, a grandchild, and a great-grandchild. Survivors include three sons, Scott Collins and Russell Collins, both of Topeka, and Darrell Collins, Arkansas City; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat grandchildren; and two great-great-grand-children. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at (Woodlawn Cemetery in Pomona. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Valley Manor and sent in care pf Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon. | |
| 10028 |  | Obituary- Steele, Willa Willa M. Steele St. Marys- Willa M. Steele, 97, passed away Friday, April 29,2011 at her home in St. Marys. She was born June 20, 1913 at Lynch, NE. the daughter of the late Clarence "Bert" and Nettie Huse Wilson. Mrs. Steele graduated from St. Marys High School. Willa was a homemaker. She worked for Miller's Department Store in St. Marys for many years and had been a waitress at the Knights of Columbus Club, and several other restaurants in St. Marys and Rossville. She also had worked at the Rezac Sale Barn. Mrs. Steele was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, the Senior Center and the Sunflower Club. Willa enjoyed traveling, quilting, genealogy and bowling. She was named after the poet Willa Cather. On October 25, 1933 she was united in marriage to Clifford E. Steele at Topeka. He preceded her in death on January 14,1991. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alvina on November 27, 1937, a son, Clifford Norman Steele on December 20, 1992, a grandson, Rodney Steele on July 24, 1991 and a son-in-law Richard Lenherr on December 30,1980. Survivors include a son, Duane (Bonnie) Steele, St. Marys; a daughter, Kay (the late Richard) Lenherr, Topeka; grandchildren, Eric (Tammy) Steele, Heath Steele, Darrin Lenherr, Derek (Alisha) Lenherr, Marc Lenherr, Pamela (Peter) Del Castillo and Russell Steele; along with numerous great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Steele will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer Association and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10029 |  | Obituary- Steelman, John John Allen Steelman John Allen Steelman, 33, 826 Warren, died Tuesday at a local hospital. He had cancer. He was born June 30, 1949 at Emporia, the son of Shirley Lee and Gladys M. Duncan Steelman. He lived in Topeka most of his life. Mr. Steelman was self-employed as a management consultant. He was a member of the First Church of God, Emporia, and Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post 31, and was in the U.S. Army from 1966-69. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Gladys Muller, Delia; two sisters, Peggy Steelman, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Leslie Allen, Topeka. Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Brennan’s Funeral Home. Internment is pending. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611. | |
| 10030 |  | Obituary- Steffee, Candace 1 Mrs. Frank Steffee dies Candace Ellen Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Ryan, was born in Iowa, August 28, 1873. She passed away October 8, 1956, at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 13 days. She moved to Kansas at the age of seven years and lived the rest of her life in the Willard and Rossville communities. She was united in marriage to Frank Steffee on December 5, 1888. To this union six children were born: four daughters, Amy Meade, Rossville; Jessie Parr, Topeka; Florence Parr, Topeka; Mary Reaser, who preceded her mother in death in 1919. Two sons: Will Steffee, Auburn; Frank Steffee, Jr., Jefferson, Oklahoma. There are 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Steffee was a member of the Rossville Methodist church and a Charter Member of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She was a devoted wife and loving and kind mother. She was loved by all her neighbors and leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were set for Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church with Rev. Don Jones officiating. Burial in Rossville Cemetery. [From 11 Oct 1956] | |
| 10031 |  | Obituary- Steffee, Candace 2 LEGAL (First published in The Shawnee County Reporter, May 14. 1959) REAL ESTATE FOR SALE In the matter of the estate of Candice E. Seffee. a/k/a Candice Ellen Steffee, and Frank G. Steffee. a/k/a George Frank Steffee, deceased. I, Wallace F. Baker, administrator of said estate, hereby will accept sealed bids for the sale of a house and lots 132. 134, 136 and 138 on Spruce Street in the City of Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas, said sealed bids are to be addressed to me at Belvue, Kansas. Said offers for the purchase of this real estate will be opened in my office on the 27th day of May, 1959. WALLACE F. BAKER, Belvue, Kansas | |
| 10032 |  | Obituary- Steffee, George GEORGE E. STEFFEE George Frank Steffee, 90, a resident of Rossville the past 74 years, died at a Topeka hospital Tuesday. He was a retired farmer. He was born at Gilmore, Iowa, October 6, 1867. He was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Amy Meade, Rossville; and Florence Parr, Topeka; two sons, William Steffee, Auburn; and Frank Steffee, Jefferson, Okla., 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be Friday, 2 pm in the Methodist Church. FRANK STEFFEE George Frank Steffee was born in Gilmore, Ohio, in the year 1867. He passed away January 8, 1958, at the age of 90 years, 3 months and 2 days. Mr. Steffee came to Kansas at the age of 16, settling in the Dover and Willard community, where he was engaged in farming until about 33 years ago when he retired and moved to Rossville. Mr. Steffee was married to Candace Ellen Ryan on December 5, 1888. Mrs. Steffee preceded him in death on October 8, 1956. He is survived by: two sons, Frank Steffee, Oklahoma; Will Steffee, Auburn, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Parr, Topeka, and Mrs. Amy Meade, Rossville; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grand; children and one great-great-grandchild. Out of town relatives who were here for the funeral of Mr. Frank Steffee included Mr. and Mrs. Chester Steffee, Wichita; Mr. Frank Steffee, Jefferson City; Mr. and Mrs. Will Steffee, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Blatt, Auburn; Mrs. Florence Parr, Mr. Nathaniel Parr, Darrel and Marlin, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Richadson, Mrs. Minnie Atchison, Mrs. Betty Bringle, Mrs. Marvin Hansford, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Meade and children, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Meade Jr., Topeka; Mr. Glen Parr, Onaga. | |
| 10033 |  | Obituary- Steffee, Ira IRA L. STEFFEE Ira L. Steffee, 76, cousin of Mrs. Amy Meade, died March 1 at the Odd Fellows Home in Liberty, Mo. Mr. Steffee was born in Ohio and had lived in Kansas City 50 years. Before going to Kansas City, he lived in the Rossville and Willard vicinity. He was a trouble shooter for the Kansas City Power and Light Co. and a member of the Mount Washington Methodist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lucy Steffee of the home in Kansas City; three daughters and one son; a brother, George, of Kansas City; 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. | |
| 10034 |  | Obituary- Steffee, John Mrs. Grant Meade, Mr. Frank Steffee and Tom Bush motored to Kansas City, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of Mr. Steffee's uncle, Mr. John Steffee, who died at the age of 78. The deceased was also a grand uncle of Mrs. Meade. | |
| 10035 |  | Obituary- Stein, Agnes Agnes Irene Stein Agnes Irene Stein, 86, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 26,2014. Agnes was born on June 1,1928, in Emmett KS, the daughter of James T. and Justine (Coon) Clark. She married James D. Stein in 1955 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka. He preceded her in death in 1978. Agnes worked for 43 years at the Santa Fe Railroad. She was a devout member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Agnes is survived by her sons, Jim Stein, Aurora CO and Jeff Stein (Liz), San Jose CA; grandchildren, Brian Nix, James Stein, Cassandra Fisher, Matthew Stein and Alexandra Stein; great-grandchildren, Destin Nix and Noah Nix; siblings, Marguerite Bond, Delia KS and John Clark, Emporia KS. She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Gene Clark, Monica Doll, George Clark and Joe Clark. A parish rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Thursday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Family will greet friends following the rosary until 8 p.m. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 12 p.m. Friday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Attn: Donor Relations & Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas TX 75265. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 10036 |  | Obituary- Steiner, Monica 1 Monica Grace (Matyak) Steiner Monica Grace (Matyak) Steiner of Olathe, KS passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sat, Aug. 10, 2013, while vacationing with family in Colorado. Monica was born on March 2, 1970, the daughter of Paul and Genevieve Matyak of Delia, KS. She graduated from The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at The University of Kansas in 1992 and went on to a successful 17-year career at Marketshare Publications in Overland Park, KS. Monica married Jay Steiner on Oct. 1,1994 and has two children, daughter Lauren Grace and son Lance Matthew of the home. Monica enjoyed many hobbies including gardening, exercising, cooking, traveling and being with friends, but nothing delighted her more than being with her loving family. Throughout her journey with cancer, she was an inspiration to many. She was recognized with The Adversity Award from the Kansas City Sports Commission's WIN organization for her courageous approach to continue to live strong throughout her battle. She was proud of her efforts with The University of Kansas Cancer Center to bring more awareness and research to fight metastatic cancer. Proceeding her in death were her mother, Genevieve (Grace) Matyak, father, Paul Frank Matyak, and brother Paul Joseph Matyak. Monica is survived by her husband, Jay Steiner, daughter, Lauren, and son Lance of Olathe, siblings Ed (Kathy) Matyak, Dorothy (Eldon) Fastrup, Roxie (David) Fath, Topeka, and Rick (Melody) Matyak, Delia, and many special nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus in the BEST Conference Center, 12604 Quivira Rd. in Overland Park, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to "The Monica Steiner Memorial Fund," c/o Prosperity Advisory Group, 10955 Lowell, Suite 900, Overland Park, KS 66210. My love, you came to me like wine comes to this mouth grown tired of water all the time. You quench my heart and you quench my mind. Celebrate we will because life is short but sweet for certain. | |
| 10037 |  | Obituary- Steiner, Monica 2 MONICA STEINER Monica Grace (Matyak) Steiner of Olathe, KS passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sat, Aug. 10,2013, while vacationing with family in Colorado. Monica was born on March 2, 1970, the daughter of Paul and Genevieve Matyak of Delia, KS. She attended Rossville High School, graduating as Valedictorian in the class of 1988. She went on to attend The University of Kansas, graduating from the William Allen White School of Journalism. She had a very successful 17 year career at Marketshare Publications in Overland Park, KS. Monica married Jay Steiner on Oct. 1,1994 and has two children, daughter Lauren Grace and son Lance Matthew of the home, in Olathe KS. Monica enjoyed many hobbies including gardening, exercising, cooking, travelling and being with friends but nothing delighted her more than being with her loving family. Preceeding her in death were her mother, Genevieve (Grace) Matyak, father, Paul Frank Matyak, and brother Paul Joseph Matyak. Monica is survived by her husband, Jay Steiner, daughter, Lauren, and son Lance of Olathe, siblings Ed (Kathy) Matyak, Dorothy (Eldon) Fastrup, Roxie (David) Fath, Topeka, and Rick (Melody) Matyak, Delia, and many special nieces and nephews. Services are pending in Olathe, KS. | |
| 10038 |  | Obituary- Stephan, Katherine 1 Katherine C. ‘Pat’ Stephan Katherine Carolyn "Pat" Collins Stephan, 64, Rossville, died Tuesday, April 4, 1995, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Stephan served in the Navy during World War II. She was born Oct. 20,1930, in Chicago, the daughter of James and Mae Bloom Collins. Mrs. Collins was a member of the Catholic Church, the Walt Disney Club, American Diabetes Association and an auxiliary member of the Disabled American Veterans. She was married to Roland C. "Steve" Stephan on Feb. 6, 1952, in Arlington, Va. He survives. Other survivors include a son, James L. Stephan, Overland Park; a daughter, Joan M. Temple, Topeka; three brothers, Ray Collins and Dick Collins and Phillip "Gene" Collins, all of Des Moines, Iowa; a sister, Dorothy Fish, Des Moines, Iowa; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Stephan was cremated. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Inurnment is pending. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library Fund, P.O. Box 618, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10039 |  | Obituary- Stephan, Katherine 2 Katherine “Pat” Stephan Katherine Carolyn “Pat” Collins Stephan, 64, Rossville, died Tuesday, April 4, 1955, at a Topeka hospital. She was born in Chicago, Ill. October 20, 1930, the daughter of James and Mae Bloom Collins. Mrs. Stephan was a homemaker. She served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. She was a member of the Catholic Church, Auxiliary member of the Disabled American Veterans, member of the Walt Disney Club, and American Diabetes Association. She married Roland C. “Steve” Stephan in Arlington, VA February 6, 1952. He survives at the home. Other survivors include one son, James Lee Stephan, Overland Park; one daughter, Joan Marie Temple, Topeka; three brothers, Ray Collins, Dick Collins and Phillip “Gene” Collins, all of Des Moines, IA; one sister, Dorothy Fish, Des Moines, IA; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Stephan was cremated. A memorial service was held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Library Fund, P.O. Box 618, Rossville 66533. | |
| 10040 |  | Obituary- Stephan, Roland Lt. Roland Curtis "Steve" Stephan Lt. Roland Curtis "Steve" Stephan, 81, a resident of the Rossville and Willard area, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center. He was born Aug. 3, 1927 in Nortonville, the son of Harvey Lee and Hazel Pauline Curtis Stephan. He had lived in the Rossville/Willard area since 1972. Steve served in the US Navy for 27 years before retiring in 1972. After his retirement, he attended Clark’s School of Business. He worked for a while for Rossville Insurance Agency. He was a member of Topeka North Post #400 American Legion, FRA, MOAA, PVA, DAV, Cryptologic Association. He also served as President of the Resident Council of Building 6 VAMC. He married Katherine C. "Pat" Collins on Feb. 6, 1952 in Arlington, VA. She died April 4,1995. Survivors include his daughter, Joan M. Temple of the home, and a son, James Lee Stephan of Gulf Breeze, FL.; three grandchildren; a brother, Leonard Stephan of Lajunta, CO; two sisters, Verna Mae Young of Galena, KS and Donis Reser of Kansas City, MO. Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the All Faiths Chapel at the VA Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Living Center, Building 6, Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center, 2100 SW Gage Blvd., 66622. Cards of condolence may be sent to the family at 10889 Ross Road, Topeka, KS 66615. Newcomer Funeral Home is assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerTopeka.com. | |
| 10041 |  | Obituary- Stephenson, Fred Fred E. Stephenson Word was received this week of the death of Fred E. Stephenson, 70, at Houston, Texas, Saturday Sept. 29, where he had made his home the past 40 years. He was born in Argentine, Kans., and was the nephew of the late Mrs. Alice Thomas Tatman. He was a former resident of Rossville, living with the Tatman's at the home now occupied by the Stanley Smith family. Funeral and burial services were held at Houston. He is survived by his wife and two daughters and four grand-children, all of Houston. | |
| 10042 |  | Obituary- Stevens, Florence Florence Stevens Winchester - Florence Victoria Stevens, 89, formerly of Topeka, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at a Winchester nursing home. Mrs. Stevens was an IBM operator for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas in Topeka for many years. She also had taught school in a one-room school near the Shawnee County-Wabaunsee County line many years ago. She and her husband also farmed. She was born Feb. 12, 1912, in Topeka, the daughter of Gustav "Lee" and Anna Olsen Malm. She graduated from Rossville High School. She moved to Winchester from Oskaloosa in 1997. She married Harold Stevens on May 31, 1932, in Topeka. He died April 5, 1993. | |
| 10043 |  | Obituary- Stevens, Frank Frank Stevens Frank Stevens, 97, died Saturday at his home in Rossville. He was born May 10, 1876, at Skaneateles, N.Y., and lived at Meriden many years before he moved to Rossville 20 years ago. He formerly operated a general merchandise store at Meriden. He was married to the former Maude Haines. She preceded him in death. Several nieces and nephews survive. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Parker Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in Meriden Cemetery. | |
| 10044 |  | Obituary- Stevens, Harold Harold Stevens Harold Stevens, 83, Flemmington, Mo., formerly of Topeka, died Monday, April 5, 1993, at a Springfield, Mo., hospital. Mr. Stevens farmed, was a construction worker and operated dump trucks until he retired in 1968. He was born May 31, 1909, at Willard, the son of Albert and Cornelia Viergever Stevens. He attended Rossville High School. He lived in Topeka and the Topeka area until he moved to Flemmington, Mo., in 1968. He was married to Florence Malm May 31, 1932, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Marsha Diehl, Topeka, and Cornelia Van Horn, Anacortes, Wash.; a son, Steven Stevens, Oskaloosa; two sisters, Esther Dean, Seattle, and Roberta McKay, Moscow, Idaho; two brothers, Howard Stevens, Aberdeen, Idaho, and Homer Stevens, Mancos, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Stevens will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, 66606. | |
| 10045 |  | Obituary- Stevens, Homer Homer A. Stevens HOYT — Homer A. Stevens, 79, Hoyt, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, at a Rossville nursing home where he had been a week. He was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Valencia, the son of Albert and Kate Viergever Stevens. He attended West Union Grade School in the Valencia community and was graduated from Rossville High School. He attended Kansas State University 1 1/2 years. He worked for Stearns & Rogers Corporation in construction several years. He attended the Community Church in Mayetta. He was married to Viola L. Olson Dec. 15, 1940, in St. George. She survives Other survivors include sons, Charles Stevens and Joel Stevens, both in Farmington, N.M., James Stevens, Poplarville, Miss., and John Stevens, Littleton, Colo.; daughters, Judith Fleming, St. Louis, and Janice Stevens and Paula Stevens-Auten, both in Hoyt; a brother, Howard Stevens, Aberdeen, Idaho; sisters, Roberta McKay, Moscow, Idaho, and Esther Dean, Seattle; 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery in Dover. Mr. Stevens will lie in state after noon today at the funeral home where visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10046 |  | Obituary- Stevens, John 1 John Stevens, 83, died Wednesday John Stevens died yesterday, July 23, at a Topeka hospital. He underwent surgery last week for a ruptured appendix. Mr. Stevens had operated the local Texaco Station for nearly 30 years and was active until his illness last week. He was 83 years of age and he arid Mrs. Stevens celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary last November. Funeral services will be Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Rossville Methodist Church, Rev. Don Jones officiating. Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. John Stevens John Stevens, 83, of Rossville, died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital. He was born in Schenectady, N. Y., February 10, 1875, and came to Shawnee county when he was 4. He moved to Ross-ville 31 years ago where he operated a Texaco station for 30 years. He was a member of Rossville Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary November 3, 1957. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cornelia Stevens of the home; three sons, H. Luther Stevens of Yakima, Wash., Glen H. Stevens of Wichita, and Kenneth L. Stevens of 3228 Munson; a daughter, Mrs. Lelia Hassett of 512 Topeka; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Stevens of Rossville and Albert Stevens of Willard and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Givens of Rossville. Wall-Diffenderfer mortuary is in charge of services at 2:30 pm Friday at Rossville Methodist church. The Rev. Donald Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Dover cemetery. | |
| 10047 |  | Obituary- Stevens, John 2 JOHN STEVENS John Stevens, 83, of Rossville, died July 23 in a Topeka hospital. He was born February 10, 1875, in Schenectady, N. Y., and lived in Shawnee County since he was four years old. He operated the Texaco Service Station here 30 years. He was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church. He and Mrs. Stevens observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary November 3, 1957. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons. H. Luther Stevens, Yakima, Wash., Glenn H. Stevens, Wichita, and Kenneth L. Stevens, Topeka; a daughter, Mrs. Lelia Hassett, Topeka; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Stevens, Rossville, and Albert Stevens, Willard; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Givens, Rossville. Funeral services were at 2:30 pm Friday at the Rossville Methodist Church with burial in Dover Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS—We wish to express our appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and for the beautiful flowers and cards we received during the illness and death of my husband. Mrs. John Stevens & family | |
| 10048 |  | Obituary- Stevens, Mary Mary Ann Stevens Mary Ann Hole was born August 26, 1842, at Moorlynch, England. She passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Grant, south Willard, July 11, 1933, at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Charles Stevens on May 10, 1866. To this union eight children were born, seven of whom survive. Two sons were born in England, of whom one, James, died in infancy. The family came to America in 1872. settling in New York state. In 1879 they came to Kansas, settling near Dover, in which community she has lived ever since. Mr. Stevens preceded her in death in 1921. 'Since that time she has made her home with the Clarence Grant family. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Sadie Grant and Mrs. Minnie Givens of Willard, and Mrs. Florence Billings of Silver Lake address; four sons, Joseph Stevens of Willard, Frank of Maple Hill, Albert of Silver Lake, and John of Rossville; also by nineteen grand children and eight great grand children. Mrs. Stevens united with the Wesleyan Church in England in early life. She kept up her interest in Christianity throughout her life, being one of the charter members of the West Union church, and interested to the end in the welfare of the church and the Kingdom of God. To this she added a noble Christian spirit in her home life, and a fine community interest that has made her widely beloved. Funeral services will at the West Union church south of Willard at 2 o’clock this (Thursday) afternoon, in charge of Rev. Horton. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers. Music was furnished by a quartet of ladies from Rossville, including Leona Griswold, Mrs. Arthur Wallerstedt, Mrs. E. E. Witter, and Mrs. Horton, with Irene Bond at the piano Burial will be in Dover cemetery. | |
| 10049 |  | Obituary- Stewart, Dorothea Dorothea E. Stewart OSAGE CITY - Dorothea E. Stewart, 83, Osage City, died Monday, April 19, 1993, at an Osage City nursing home. Mrs. Stewart worked in Osage City grocery stores and many years for Swarts Men's Store and Mina's Clothing Store before she retired six years ago. She was born Jan. 30, 1910, in St. Marys, the youngest of eight children of John and Mary Vandiver Wells. She grew up on a farm near Delia, then moved to Osage City in 1937. Mrs. Stewart was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school classes and was active in Presbyterian Women. She also was a member and past worthy matron of Ruth Chapter No. 52 of the Order of Eastern Star in Osage City. She married Lawrence M. Stewart on March 3, 1929, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Lawrence M. Stewart Jr., Marshalltown, Iowa; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Osage City Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart will lie in state from 3 until 8 p.m. today at Crable Funeral Chapel, where family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church. | |
| 10050 |  | Obituary- Stewart, Janicesue Janicesue Stewart TOPEKA - Janicesue Stewart, 73, passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at the Midland House in Topeka. She was born Jan. 4, 1941 at Soldier the daughter of Roy and Nellie Cappen Bickford. Janicesue grew up in the Soldier and Holton communities and graduated from Topeka High School. Mrs. Stewart had worked for Luce Press Clipping, Channel Grocery Store at Rossville and was a supervisor at the Tupperware Distribution Center in Topeka retiring in 1987 to become a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, LeRoy Bickford, Wendell Bickford, Clifford Bickford, Darrell Bickford, Opal Davis, Arlene Nott, Doris Redding and Barbara Hughes. A daughter Terry Stewart also preceded her in death. She was married to Glen Stewart at Miami, Oklahoma. He survives of the home. Other survivors include daughters, Cindy L. Stewart, Chapman, Kelly S. (Scott) Dick, and Cheryl D. (John) Crow all of Rossville, Janelle L. (Brian) Clark McKinney, TX., Penny (Steve) Rippe, Berryton and Darla Stewart, Mayetta; three brothers, Kenneth and Leo Bickford, both of Holton and Leland Bickford, Pahrump, NV; a sister Betty Mayo, Filer, ID; 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren with one on the way. A memorial visitation was on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Private inurnment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. |
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