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| 10051 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Edward Died, of Consumption, in the 23rd year of his age, Edward I. Stalker, at the residence of his parents, Elisha L. and Elizabet M. Stalker, in Jackson county, Kansas, at 1 o'clock p.m., March 3, 1879. Edward Lewelling Stalker was born in Bedford, Lawrence county, Indiana, Nov. 6, 1856. But while still a babe his parents moved with him to Washington county, Ind., where his childhood days were passed until September, 1869, when, with his parents, he came to Jackson county, Kansas. On that occasion, although not quite thirteen years old, he drove a team all. the way from Indiana here -'a wearisome journey of nearly 700 miles .... When seven years old he was attacked with scrofula in the hip, from which he did not recover for three years. At fourteen years of age he was again afflicted - this time with white swelling in the knee, suffering with it, more or less for five years. The last four years of his life he was not able to walk without crutches. About a year ago he was attacked with hemorrhage of the lungs .... The funeral services, conducted by Rev. A. D. Abrams, were attended by a very large concourse of people .... Source: The Holton Recorder March 6, 1879 | |
| 10052 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Elisha 1 Mr. Stalker, the father of Fred Stalker, proprietor of the National hotel, died at his home in Delia, Tuesday and the funeral was held today in the Presbyterian church in Delia. The sermon was preached by a Baptist minister from Topeka, who was assisted by Rev. Crawford, of this city. | |
| 10053 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Elisha 2 Ex-County Commissioner E. L. Stalker died at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. L. Houck, at Delia Tuesday, the 15th inst. He was stricken with apoplexy and lived only a short time after the stroke .... The interment will be in the Little Cross Creek cemetery. Mr. Stalker was some eighty-four or five years of age. Source: The Holton Recorder January 17, 1918. ---------- Fred Stalker, son of Rossville, came to his bedside Saturday Mrs. M. G. Kirkpatrick of Bellville arrived Sunday. Source: Delia News, January 18, 1918. ---------- Topeka Capital.Word has been received in Topeka of the death of E. L. Stalker, step-father of the world’s heavyweight pugilistic champion, Jess Willard, at the home of a daughter in Delia, Kan. Mr. Stalker had been for a number of years a resident of Quinton Heights. Helping in establishing the Quinton Heights Baptist church nine or ten years ago. Long before the present heavyweight champion was born, Mr. Stalker and Jess’ father lived on adjoining farms in Adrian, a small town located on the edge of the Pottawatomie reservation. Jess’ father died a short time after the present champion was born, and when Jess was 11 years old, his mother and Mr. Stalker married. Jess and his mother then went to live on the Stalker farm. Jess was raised there and it was while there he acquired his great skill at “bronco busting” and “roping, ” which in later years meant great sums of money for him on the vaudeville stage. Mrs. Stalker died in 1908. Mr. Stalker came to Topeka many years ago, and when his step-son was battling against the big black, Jack Johnson, April 5, 1915, for the heavyweight championship of the world, (although being strongly apposed to prize fights, he nevertheless kept in close touch with the local newspaper offices, and when he learned that Jess had won by a knockout in the twenty-sixth round, it is safe to say that there was not a prouder man in Topeka. According to the information received here, Mr. Stalker died last Tuesday at the age of 86. Source: The Holton Recorder | |
| 10054 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Elizabeth Elizabeth M. Coffin was born April 19, 1825, in Salem, Washington county, Ind. She professed faith in Christ at the age of fifteen and united with the Baptist church .... She was married September 12th, 1854, to Elisha L. Stalker, and died at her home at Adrian, Jackson county, Kansas, January 11th, 1888 being , fifty-two years, eight months and twenty-two days old. She was the mother of fourteen children, ten of whom are living. They moved to Kansas, this county from Washington county, Ind., in the fall of 1869. They settled' in the present school district, where only too white families preceded them .... her resting place in Little. Cross Creek cemetery ... Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stalker, who has been lying ill so long with consumption .... Source: The Holton Weekly Recorder January 19, 1888. | |
| 10055 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Frances Frances Stalker Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabe1 Funeral Home for Mrs. Frances Anna Stalker, 87, Rossville, who died Monday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Sunday. She had a heart ailment. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. She was born May 25, 1878, in Kansas and had lived at Rossville about 50 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Rossville. Survivors include three sons, Dr. Clinton L. Stalker, 1715 Webster, Glenn W. Stalker, Sacramento, Calif., and Col. F. O. Stalker, Fort Lewis,, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Halcia M. Cerny, Rossville, and Mrs. I. S. Louck, Burlingame, Calif.; nine grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. | |
| 10056 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Francis 1 Francis O. Stalker Francis Orville Stalker, 84, El Paso, TX, died Tuesday, October 3, 2000, at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX. He was born November 30, 1915, in St Clere, the youngest of five children of Winfred Arthur and Frances Anna Ward Stalker. He was reared in Rossville and graduated from Rossville Rural High School in 1934. He graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and from the University of Kansas City (MO) with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. From 1938 to 1943, he was a member of the Topeka Fire Department. Upon completion of his dental training, he entered private practice in Topeka with his brother, Dr. Clinton L. Stalker, Sr. in 1946, then accepted a commission as an officer of the U.S. Army Dental Corps in 1949. Mr. Stalker’s military service took him and his family to assignments at Frankfurt and Landstuhl, Germany; Vicenza, Italy; Kansas City, MO; Fort Sam Houston, TX; Fort Knox, KY; and Fort Lewis, WA. His career culminated at Fort Bliss, TX, with an assignment at William Beaumont Army Hospital as Chief of Oral Surgery in 1968. He received the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct upon his retirement as a full colonel in the "Dental Corps in 1970. He retired with his wife to El Paso, where they lived for the next 30 years. He married his childhood sweetheart, Kathleen Pelfrey, on April 8, 1939, and celebrated 56 years of marriage before she died in 1997. Survivors include two sons, Roger Lynn Stalker, Mary Esther, FL, and Orville Kent Stalker, Lubbock, TX; a sister, Elizabeth Lauck, Woodland, CA; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Friday at Center Chapel No. 1 in Fort Bliss, TX. Burial was in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. | |
| 10057 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Francis 2 Francis Stalker EL PASO, Texas — Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Center Chapel No. 1 in Fort Bliss, Texas, for Francis Orville Stalker, 84, El Paso. He died Tuesday, Oct. 3 2000, at an El Paso hospital. Mr. Stalker was a dentist and had maintained a private practice in Topeka, Kan., from 1946 to 1949. He later served in the Army Dental Corps and his career culminated at Fort Bliss, where he was chief of oral surgery at William Beaumont Army Hospital until he retired in 1970. He received the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct when he retired at the rank of full colonel. He also had been a firefighter in Topeka from 1938 to 1943. He was born Nov. 30,1915, in Saint Clere, Kan., the son of Winfred Arthur and Frances Anna Ward Stalker. He was raised in Rossville, Kan., and he graduated from Washburn Municipal University of Topeka. He earned a doctor of dental surgery degree at the University of Kansas City, Mo. He married Kathleen Pelffrey on April 8,1939. She preceded him in death in 1997, Survivors include two sons, Roger Lynn Stalker, in Florida, and Orville Kent Stalker, Lubbock, Texas: a sister, Elizabeth Lauck, Woodland, Calif.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. | |
| 10058 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Glenn 1 Glenn Stalker SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Private services were held here for Glenn Stalker, 78, Sacramento. a former Kansan, who died Sunday, March 6, 1988, at a Sacramento hospital. Mr. Stalker was chief executive officer of the California Almond Growers Exchange 15 years before he retired in 1975. He was born Feb. 26, 1910, in Kirk County, Colo., the son of Ben and Anna Ward Stalker. He grew up in Rossville, Kan., and attended Rossville schools. He later attended Washburn College in Topeka where he was captain of the football team in 1934. He was graduated from Leland Stanford University School of Business at Palo Alto. Mr. Stalker was named to the Washburn University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1983. He was a member of Del Paso Country Club and president of the club in 1972 and 1973. He also was a member of the Grandfather's Club. He was a member of a Masonic Lodge and Royal Order of Jesters. He was married to Gladys Fawcett Dec. 24, 1936, at Denver, Colo. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Craig Stalker and Gary Stalker, both of Sacramento. and Richard Stalker, Reno, Nev.; a sister, Mrs. Kathryn “Beth'' Lauck, Woodland. Calif.; two brothers, Orville Stalker, El Paso, Texas, and Clinton Stalker Sr., Satanta, Kan.; and four grandchildren. Mr. Stalker was cremated. Inurnment will be in East Lawn Cemetery at Sacramento. Memorial contributions may be made to United Parkinson's Foundation, 560 W. Superior, Chicago, 60604. East Lawn Mortuary in Sacramento was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10059 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Glenn 2 Glenn Stalker Private services were held for Glenn Stalker, 78, Sacramento, Calif., a former Kansan who died Sunday, March 6, 1988, at a Sacramento hospital. Mr. Stalker was chief executive officer of the California Almond Growers Exchange 15 years before he retired in 1975. He was born February 26, 1910, in Kirk County, Colo., the son of Fred and Anna Ward Stalker. He grew up in Rossville, and attended Rossville schools. He later attended Washburn College in Topeka, where he was captain of the football team in 1934. He was graduated from Leland Stanford University School of Business at Palo Alto, Calif. Mr. Stalker was named to the Washburn University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1983. He was a member of Del Paso Country Club and president of the club in 1972 and 1973. He also was a member of the Grandfather’s Club. He was a member of a Masonic Lodge and Royal Order of Jesters. He was married to Gladys Fawcett December 24, 1936, at Denver, Colo. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Craig Stalker and Gary Stalker, both of Sacramento, and Richard Stalker, Reno, Nev.; a sister, Mrs. Kathryn “Beth” Lauck, Woodland, Calif.; two brothers, Orville Stalker, El Paso, Tx. and Clinton Stalker Sr., Satanta, Ks.; and four grandchildren. Mr. Stalker was cremated. Inurnment was in East Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento. Memorial contributions may be made to United Parkinson’s Foundation, 560 W. Superior, Chicago, 60604. East Lawn Mortuary, Sacramento, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10060 |  | Obituary- Stalker, John Dr. John W. Stalker was born in Livonia, Ind., July 7, 1867, and died at his home at Adrian, March 28, 1898, aged 30 years, 8 months and 21 days. He came with his parents to Jackson county more than 25 years ago, and spent some time in the west traveling for the benefit of his health, returning home January 1897, with little hope of recovery, and gradually grew worse till death came. He united with the St. Clete Baptist church eleven years ago .... laid to rest in the family cemetery ... April 7, 1898. Carl. April 4, 1898: W . F. Shaklee and family attended the funeral of Mrs. Shaklee's brother, John Stalker, of Cross Creek . Source: The Holton Recorder April 7, 1898 | |
| 10061 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Kathleen 1 Kathleen Stalker EL PASO. Texas — Kathleen Pelfrey Stalker, 80. El Paso, formerly of Topeka, died here Friday, March 14, 1997, in a nursing home where she had been since early November. She was born April 8, 1916, in Elamton, Ky„ the daughter of Everett and Ora Mae Pelfrey, and moved to Rossville, Kan., with her parents at an early age. She attended schools in Rossville and attended Washburn University in Topeka. She lived in El Paso and nearby Fort Bliss, Texas, the past 29 years. She was a member of William Beaumont Army Medical Center Officers Wives' Club and served as president in 1969-70. She also was a member of the Retired Regular Army Medical Officers Wives' Club in Fort Bliss. She was married to Dr. Francis Orville Stalker April 8,1939, in Topeka. They lived in Topeka until 1943 when he entered military service. She accompanied him on military assignments in Texas, Kentucky, Washington state, Italy and Germany. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Roger Lynn Stalker, Mary Esther, Fla., and Dr. Orville Kent Stalker, Lubbock, Texas; a brother, Donald Gene Pelfrey, Rossville; three grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Center Chapel No. 1 at Fort Bliss, Texas. Private graveside services will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association. Harding-Orr and McDaniel Funeral Home in El Paso is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10062 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Kathleen 2 Kathleen P. Stalker Kathleen Pelfrey Stalker, 80, El Paso, Tex., died Friday, March 14, 1997. She was born April 8,1916, in Elamton, Morgan County, KV, the daughter of Everett and Ora Mae Pelfrey. Mrs. Stalker was a resident of Fort Bliss and El Paso for 29 years. She was a member of the William Beaumont Army Medical Center Officers’ Wives’ Club, and served the club as president in 1969-1970, and of the Retired Regular Army Officers’ Wives’ Club of Fort Bliss, in addition to being a homemaker. She was married to Dr. Francis Orville Stalker for 58 years, accompanying him to military assignments in Texas, Kentucky, Washington (state), Italy and Germany. The couple raised two sons, Roger Lynn Stoker, Mary Esther, Fla. and Orville Kent Stalker, Lubbock, Tex. All three survive her. She is also survived by three grandchildren; two great-grand-daughters; and a brother, Donald Gene Pelfrey, Rossville. She was preceded in death by her parents and a twin brother, who died at birth. Her funeral service will be Wednesday, at Center Chapel No. 1 at Fort Bliss; burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery following a family graveside service. Memorial donations may be made to the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Disease Association. | |
| 10063 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Ruth 1 Ruth W. Stalker Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Ruth Wilma Stalker, 72,1715 Webster, who died Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian Manor, where she had been two years. She was born Dec. 10, 1904, in Topeka, where she lived most of her life. She was an office assistant in her husband’s dental office until they both retired four years ago. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the PEO and the Kansas State Dental Auxiliary, of which she was a past president. She was married June 2, 1932, to Dr. Clinton L. Stalker in Lawrence. He survives at home. She was preceded in death by a son, Norman V. Stalker, in 1972. Other survivors include a son, Clinton L. Stalker Jr., Satanta, and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. | |
| 10064 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Ruth 2 Mrs. Ruth Stalker Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Ruth Wilma Stalker, 72, 1715 Webster, who died Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian Manor, where she had been two years. She was born Dec. 10, 1904, in Topeka, where she lived most of her life. She was married June 2, 1932, to Dr. Clinton L. Stalker in Lawrence. He survives at the home. She was an office assistant in her husband’s dental office until they both retired four years ago. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the PEO and the Kansas State Dental Auxiliary, of which she was a past president. She was preceded in death by a son, Norman V. Stalker, in 1972. She is survived by a son, Clinton L. Stalker Jr., Satanta, and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. --- Mrs. Ruth Stalker Services were at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka for Mrs. Ruth Wilma Stalker, 72, Topeka, who died Tuesday evening, August 9, 1977, in the Presbyterian Manor, where she had been two years. She was born December 10, 1904, in Topeka, where she lived most of her life. She was married June 2, 1932, to Dr. Clinton L. Stalker in Lawrence. He survives at the home. Dr. Stalker is a former Rossville resident. She was an office assistant in her husband’s dental office until they both retired four years ago. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the PEO and the Kansas State Dental Auxiliary, of which she was a past president. She was preceded in death by a son, Norman V. Stalker, in 1972. She is also survived by a son, Clinton L. Stalker Jr., Satanta, and five grandchildren. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. | |
| 10065 |  | Obituary- Stalker, Winfred W.A. Stalker Dies at Age 81; Rites Monday W.A. (Fred) Stalker, 81, a farmer and cattleman of Rossville, died Saturday in a Topeka hospital. He was born Aug. 27, 1879, in Adrian, and spent most of his life in Jefferson and Shawnee counties. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Frances Anna Stalker of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Halcia Cerny of Rossville and Mrs. Streight Lauch of Fresno, Calif.; three sons, Dr. Clinton L. Stalker of 1715 Webster, W. Glenn Stalker of Sacramento, Calif., Lt. Col. F.O. Stalker of the U.S. Army Field Hospital, Vincenza, Italy; a sister, Mrs. Emma Kirkpatric of Manhattan; a brother, Oren A. Stalker of San Jose, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home with burial in the Delia Cemetery. | |
| 10066 |  | Obituary- Stamp, Albert A.A. Stamp Albert Anderson Stamp, a resident of Rossville the past 50 years, died in a hospital at McPherson, Ks., Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 2 days. For many years he was the Union Pacific section foreman here, being placed on the retired list about ten years ago. Since the death of Mrs. Stamp, Feb. 3, 1935, while maintaining his home here spent most of his time among his children and other relatives. He was visiting his son, Clarence, at McPherson when death came. Mr. Stamp was born Oct. 27, 1860 near Topeka. He married Roena Equilla Richards, Sept. 19, 1887, at Erie, Kansas. Nine children were born to them, three passing away in infancy. Those surviving him, all reared in this community, are four daughters, Estella Burns, Rock Ford, Colo.; Nora Atkinson, Lincoln, Neb.; Mary Hansas, Kansas City, Mo.; Josephine Johnson, Eskridge, Ks.; Two sons, Edwin of Green River, Wyo., and Clarence, of McPherson, Kansas. Also two brothers Edwin Stamp, Junction City, Kan., and John Stamp, Ogden, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Neaves, Corvallis, Mont.; Anna O'Malley, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Lula Oates, Elmont, Kan.; thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Rossville Methodist church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the past, Rev. C.P. Broadfoot. Music was furnished by Mrs. N.G. Moody and Mrs. Broadfoot, with Mrs. Rollin Gresser, accompanist. Burial was in the family lot in Rossville cemetery. Our-of-town relatives here for the funeral were: Raymond Stamp, nephew, Tucson, Arizona; Mrs. Norma Woodard, Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore, Elmont; John Collier, Junction City; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Haise, of Crowley, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stamp, Green River, Wyo.; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Burns, Rocky Ford, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. Herman Johnson, Eskridge. | |
| 10067 |  | Obituary- Stamp, Roena MRS. ALBERT STAMP Roena Equilla Richards was born July 14, 1872, at Erie, Kansas. She passed away at her home in Rossville February 3, 1935, at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 19 days. She was united in marriage to Albert Stamp on September 19th, 1887, at Erie, Kansas. To this union nine children were born, three of whom died in infancy. She is survived by her husband four daughters, Mrs. Estella Burns Ordway, Colorado, Mrs. Mary Hansen, St. Marys, Mrs. Nora Atkinson Topeka, and Mrs. Josephine DeGraff Rossville; two sons, Edwin Stamp Evanston, Wyoming, and Clarence Stamp, Manhattan; one sister, Mrs. James Dodge, Chico, California. There are also twelve surviving grandchildren and two great grand-children. Mr. and Mrs. Stamp have lived in Rossville since 1890. She has been associated with the Methodist church for years, and was the member of longest standing in the local Royal Neighbors of America lodge. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Horton. Hymns selected by Mrs. Stamp before her death were sung by a quartet of ladies, Mrs. E. G. Griswold, Mrs. Arthur Wallerstedt, Mrs. C. E. Gresser and Mrs. E. E. Witter, accompanied by Miss Edith Higginbotham. Pallbearers were L. F. Page, William Sneller, Ira Hopkins, F. E. Strimple M. L. Whearty and E. D. Hartzell. The Royal Neighbors attended in a body and had charge of the services at the grave. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. CARD OF THANKS—We are truly grateful to the friends who were so kind to us in our bereavement, the loss of wife and mother and thank all who remembered us with floral offerings. Albert Stamp The Children | |
| 10068 |  | Obituary- Stanley, Agustus ROSSVILLE LOSES SPLENDID CITIZEN Mr. A. S. Stanley passed away Friday, August 22, at 12 o’clock at his home at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 6 days, following an illness of about two weeks. A contributary cause of his death was uraemia poisoning. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. G. G. Horne of Topeka, assisted by Rev. James Kennedy of the Rossville Christian church. This funeral was attended by a large gathering of sorrowing friend. Special music was furnished by Messrs. N. S. Clothier of St. Marys, A. A. Cless, Mrs. G. C. Albin and Mrs. Peter Navarre. The pallbearers were Messrs. C. E. Cless, E. D. Hartzell, Wm. Kerr, C. M. McPherson, A. A. Parr and R. D. James. The body was interred in the family lot in Rossville cemetery beside his wife who passed away less than a year ago. Mr. Stanley was born April 16, 1853, in Ohio, and came to Kansas with his parents in 1878. The family located on what was known as the Elmore farm southwest of the city. For many years after the death of his father Col. Stanley, Mr. Stanley lived with his mother in the house formerly on the site of the present H. G. Bond home. Mr. Stanley, was united in marriage to Miss Anna Young of this city, in 1905. Twin children were born to this union February 15, 1908 – Ruth and Reid, who are his sole survivors with the exception of a sister and brother, living in Ohio. The latter through illness were unable to attend the funeral. Mr. Stanly was one of the kindliest gentlemen in the community. His quiet and unassuming life had won for him the high regard of a host of friends. In his business dealings he was liberal and just. His passing is not only a great loss to his two children, but the community has lost a splendid citizen. Card of thanks – Please accept our deepest gratitude and thanks for the sympathy and many acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of our father, Mr. A. S. Stanley, Ruth Stanley Reid Stanley LEGAL (First Published in Rossville Reporter, September 18, 1924) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the estate of A. S. Stanley, late of Shawnee County, Kansas NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of September, A. D., 1924, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor of the estate of A. S. Stanley, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. C.E. Gresser, Executor | |
| 10069 |  | Obituary- Stanley, Amy ROSSVILLE’S OLDEST CITIZEN GONE With the death of Mrs. Amy Stanley, at 7 a.m. last Sunday, the oldest person in Rossville township, and perhaps in the county, passed away. Mrs. Stanley was 95 years, 4 months and 14 days old. For many years Mrs. Stanley has been a shut-in. Her death was caused by injuries received in a fall from her chair in which her side, hip and knee were injured and her great age was against her recovery. Mrs. Stanley has always made her home with the family of her son. A. S. Stanley, who has been greatly devoted to her and left nothing undone for her comfort and welfare. Mrs. Stanley was a native of Ohio. She was born at Athens, Athens county, on January 5, 1823, came to Kansas with her family in 1880 locating at Rossville and making her residence here thirty-eight years. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. J. R. Shaffer, who was assisted by the Revs. A. J. Crawford, of the Presbyterian church, and F. H. Bently, of the Christian church. Interment was made in the family lot in the Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Stanley is survived by three sons, A. S. Stanley of Rossville, Carl Stanley, Albany, Ohio; Eugene Stanley, Danville, Ill., and one daughter, Mrs. Lora E. Fisher, of Toledo, Ohio. CARD OF THANKS We are very grateful to our friends for the aid rendered us during the illness of mother and thank all who remembered mother with the beautiful floral offerings. A. S. Stanley and family | |
| 10070 |  | Obituary- Stanley, Anna Anna Stanley Anna Young Stanley was born at Walshville, Illinois, February 18, 1865, died at her home in Rossville, Wednesday, October 10, 1923, aged 58 years, 7 months and 22 days, after a ten days illness. She had been a resident in this community 45 years, coming to Kansas in 1878 with her parents and living in the old home southwest of Rossville for many years. On October 4, 1905 she was united in marriage to Mr. A. S. Stanley. This union was blessed by two children, Ruth and Reid, twins, who with the husband survive to mourn her loss. Mrs. Stanley’s life had been one of devotion, to her parents and later to her husband and children. She early affiliated with the Christian church and bore her share of the work undertaken by her Church and tried to live daily the principles of Christianity as taught by her faith. She was a member of Amaryllis Chapter, O. E. S. The funeral service held Friday October 12, at 2 p.m. in the Christian church, was conducted by the Rev. G. G. Horne, of Topeka, and interment made in the Rossville cemetery. The pall bearers were Mr. Morris Bond, Mr. H. G. Bond, Mr. C. E. VanVleck, Mr. H. E. Ishmael, Mr. E. D. Hartzell, Mr. Gus Kassebaum. Beside the husband and children, two brothers survive, Mr. O. H. Young, of Rossville and Mr. Elmer Young, of Topeka. Other relatives from out-of-town attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Young, Mr. Herbert Young, of Hardin, Mo.; Mrs. Mattie Hill, of Douglas, Mo., Mrs. Albright, Mrs. Minnie Young and sons Winford and Lester, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Young, Mr. Abner Startup, Miss Della Startup, Mrs. Hattie Miller, all of Topeka and her friend, Mrs. J. Kerns, of Kansas City, Kansas THURS. OCT 11, 1923 Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Anna Stanley – Funeral services for Mrs. A. S. Stanley, who passed away Wednesday morning at 5:30 o’clock, will be held tomorrow afternoon, Oct. 12, in the Christian church, conducted by the Rev. G. G. Horne, of Topeka, former pastor of the Christian church. Burial will be made in Rossville cemetery. Obituary will be published next week. | |
| 10071 |  | Obituary- Stanley, Flossie MRS. FLOSSIE STANLEY Mrs. Flossie Irene Stanley, 74, Rossville, died Sunday, April 8, 1979, at, her home after an illness of three years. She was born October 10, 1904, at Oskaloosa. Mrs. Stanley was a member of Eastside Baptist Church of Topeka and Rebekah Lodge No. 36, IOOF, Cambridge, Nebr., serving there as past noble grand. She was married to John Stanley on January 24, 1946, at Overland, Ks. He survives. A son, Neel Brown, preceded her in death in 1947. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Clara Roll, Wichita, Mrs. Bonnie Parson, Topeka, and Mrs. Mary Jane Briant, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 12 grandchildren, 24 step- grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. | |
| 10072 |  | Obituary- Stanley, Isaac Died, Friday afternoon, April 24th, at his residence in this city, aged 67, Col. I. Stanley. The Colonel had been sick for several weeks, but his death came as a thunder clap upon the village, as but few people had any idea that his end was so near. He was a most exemplary citizen, an upright business man, and a kind husband and father. He was a quiet man, making no loud professions, but laboring persistently to round out his character and build substantially for both worlds. He was born at Athens, Ohio, and came to Kansas in 1880. He leaves behind him six sons and one daughter. The children are scattered through several states, one son, only, remaining at home. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church last Sunday afternoon, when the Rev. J. G. Mayer preached a funeral discourse, taking as his text Rev. XXI, last clause of 1st verse: - “And there was no more sea.” He explained that the sea, in its extent and its tossings, emblemstized separation, trouble, change and perpetual unrest. Also that the words of the text – “no more sea” – told of a time and a place when and where separation and disquietude will have no part or lot, and where perennial peace and perpetual joy will lave each and every inhabitant. Col. Stanley was a Freemason, and the services were conducted under the auspices of the Order, by request of the deceased. In addition to the members of Hesperian Lodge, a number of Masons from St. Marys, Silver Lake and Topeka were present. The church was crowded with relatives, friends, and members of the Order. The cavalcade and foot procession was one of the longest that ever wended its way to our cemetery. | |
| 10073 |  | Obituary- Stanley, Reid Reid Stanley Reid Stanley, 81, Rossville, died Tuesday, May 9, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. He was born Feb. 15, 1908, in Rossville, the son of Augustus and Anne Young Stanley, and spent his life in Rossville. He lived in Rossville Manor the past seven years. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Hesse, Rossville. Private services are planned. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Stanley will lie in state from 3 until 8 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville. Reid Stanley Reid Stanley, 81, Rossville, died Tuesday, May 9, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 15, 1908, in Rossville, the son of Augustus and Anne Young Stanley, and spent his life in Rossville. He lived in Rossville Manor the past seven years. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Hesse, Rossville. Private family services were held Thursday, May 11, 1989, at Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville. | |
| 10074 |  | Obituary- Stark, Georgia Georgia “Jo” E. Start Georgia “Jo” E. Stark, 75, passed away at her home in Humansville, MO. on 4/20/2018. She was the wife of Ernest Lee Stark, husband of 20 years. Jo was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 29,1942 the daughter of T.G. McCall, SR and Juanita Louise McCall. She was a graduate of St. Charles High School, St. Charles, MO. She worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber for over 20 years prior to retirement. Jo had a very strong faith in Christ, and she enjoyed visiting and attending numerous churches and learning about many different faiths. Jo was a friend to everyone and she never met a stranger. Her smile was radiant, and her laughter lit up a room. She also had the kindest heart. She would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and both sons Bobby Dale and Charles “Chip” McLain. She is survived by her husband, Ernie Stark, her friend and former husband Charles McLain (Topeka). Her daughters, LauRay McLain of Topeka, Joi (John) Ridder and Amber (Jeff) Huske of Silver Lake, her stepsons Clifford Stark, Steven (Jennifer) Stark both of California, her sister Virginia (Tim) McCracken, brothers Buddy (Chris) McCall and Tim (Beth) McCall. She leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and family who adore her. Her memorial service is Saturday, April 28th 10:00 A.M. at Highland Heights Christian Church, 29th and Tecumseh Road. [Note: Lived on N. Main in Rossville for several years; kids graduated from Rossville High School] | |
| 10075 |  | Obituary- Starkey, J.M. The news was received yesterday morning by Jesse Starkey of the death of his brother J.M. Starkey, at the home of the latter's daughter, Mrs. Wm. Wortham, 2616 east 9th, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Starkey died shortly before the telegram came here. The body was taken to Chicago today for burial. Every summer for the last twelve years until this year Mr. Starkey had visited his brother Jesse at the E.D. Hartzell home and was quite well known here. Mr. Starkey was nearing his 84th year and his death was caused by a general breakdown. | |
| 10076 |  | Obituary- Startup, Albert From findagrave.com | |
| 10077 |  | Obituary- Startup, Bessie 1 Mrs. Bessie Startup Mrs. Bessie L. Startup, 83, Rossville, died Friday afternoon in Topeka hospital where she was admitted Friday morning. She had a heart attack. She was born Sept. 10, 1890, in Kentucky and lived in the Rossville community the past 65 years. She had been employed in restaurants at Rossville and Silver Lake many years. Her husband, Walter Startup, died Feb. 5,1972. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Cook, Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Mabel Sommer, Kansas City, Kan.: seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Park Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. MRS. BESSIE STARTUP Mrs. Bessie L. Startup, 83, Rossville, died Friday afternoon in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Friday morning. She had a heart attack. She was born September 10,1890, in Kentucky and lived in the Rossville community the past 65 years. She had been employed in restaurants at Rossville and Silver Lake many years. Her husband, Walter Startup, died February 5, 1972. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Cook, Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Mabel Sommer. Kansas City, Ks.; two sisters. Mrs. Rae Trimble, Rossville and Mrs. Emma Waller, Topeka; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 10078 |  | Obituary- Startup, Bessie 2 Mrs. Bessie L. Startup Sept. 10, 1890 Nov. 9, 1973 Services Parker Mortuary Chapel 2:00 p.m. Nov. 13, 1973 Officiating Rev. Paul Mitchell Music Organ Selections Organist Mildred Swain Interment Rossville Cemetery Casket Bearers James Davis, Scott Kelsey, Omer Van Vleck, Gerald Reser, Delbert Olson, George Stadler | |
| 10079 |  | Obituary- Startup, Cecil Cecil Startup, 73, dies at home Cecil Otis Startup, 73, died Friday night at his home in Rossville. He was born Nov. 4, 1890, in Rossville and spent all his life here. He was a laborer. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Rossville. Survivors include two sisters, Mae Startup of Rossville and Mrs. Netta McKeown, Wichita. Services were held Monday morning at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10080 |  | Obituary- Startup, Della Miss Della Startup Miss Della Startup, 72, a lifelong resident of Rossville, died Sunday morning in a Topeka hospital. Miss Startup was born in Rossville September 7, 1884. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include a brother, Walter Startup, of the home, and a nephew, Mervin, of Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hurley Chapel in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 10081 |  | 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. | |
| 10082 |  | 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. | |
| 10083 |  | 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. | |
| 10084 |  | 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. | |
| 10085 |  | 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. | |
| 10086 |  | 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. | |
| 10087 |  | 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. | |
| 10088 |  | 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] | |
| 10089 |  | 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. | |
| 10090 |  | 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. | |
| 10091 |  | 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. | |
| 10092 |  | 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. | |
| 10093 |  | 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. | |
| 10094 |  | 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. | |
| 10095 |  | 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. | |
| 10096 |  | 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. | |
| 10097 |  | 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. | |
| 10098 |  | 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. | |
| 10099 |  | 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. | |
| 10100 |  | 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 |
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