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| 10251 |  | Obituary- Sullivan, William ROSSVILLE - William Michael Sullivan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family including his wife, children, grandchildren, and sisters. Bill battled throat cancer and its numerous affects for the last twenty years. Bill was born in Salina, Kansas and grew up in Rossville, Kansas. He participated in the Boy Scouts and the Rossville Rustler 4-H Club. He graduated in the class of 1971 from Rossville High School. Bill also attended Emporia State University and went on to complete his Masters in Business Management from Oklahoma City University in August of 1991. Bill had a distinguished career in the Air Force starting in 1973. Bill was stationed in Germany in 1978 and in Sicily in 1984. He was deployed and served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War. He retired from the Air Force in 1993 as a Master Sergeant. Bill then had a career working for the Federal Aviation Administration (Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City) working as a high-ranking technician on radars. After retirement Bill moved with his wife Kay to Rossville to live in the Sullivan home. With the help of his wife, he set about honoring his roots by starting to restore their family home. Bill was an amazing father and grandfather. He was our baby whisperer. He loved to hold the babies and could console them even when no one else could. He was a love of all thing's technology. He was the family go to for tech problems and was always there for everyone in the family. He made a point of attending all his children's activities and life events. He was always there for his parents, George and Marie Sullivan. When they passed away, he stepped in as patriarch of the Sullivan family. Cheering on his KU Jayhawks was one of his passions and he proudly displayed the KU flag. Bill loved his young son Chase his last gift to him was an outdoor play fort that he recently constructed. Bill was a devoted member of the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Bill is preceded in death by his loving parents, George and Marie Sullivan. He is survived by his devoted wife Kay and his children Jason Sullivan (Moni), George G. Sullivan, David Sullivan (Alicia), Stephanie DuBose, Katie Kincheloe (Matt), and Chase Sullivan. His loving grandchildren Foster Sullivan, Gavin Sullivan, Abi Sullivan, Ryan Sullivan, Alex Sullivan, Zayne Saddison, Gabriel DuBose, Oliver Kincheloe, Liam Kincheloe, and Riley Kincheloe; his siblings and their children Anna Marie Alvarez, Peg (Margret) Sullivan, Janise Craven (Kelly), Brady Alvarez, Caitlin Alvarez, Rob Heil, Chris Heil, Garret Heil; his brother in-law Norman Foster (Shirley) and sister in-law Gail Kemp. The family would like to thank the expert care and kindness from the professionals at Stormont Vail Hospital. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Newborns to Need at newbornsneed.org in Bill's memory. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Piper Funeral Home in St Marys, KS the Rosary will be said from 7:00-7:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 29th at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville KS with burial following at the Rossville Cemetery. A luncheon will be served in the church hall after the burial. | |
| 10252 |  | Obituary- Sullivan, William 1 William Sullivan William J. Sullivan, 81, St. Marys, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient since March 10. He was born June 26, 1893, in Kaw Township in Wabaunsee County and spent most of his life in the St. Marys community. He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the 319th Squadron in the Army in France. He formerly worked for the Kansas attorney general’s office in Topeka and later was city marshal at St. Marys 26 years before he retired in 1959. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys and Veterans of Foreign Wars and Pottawatomie Barracks of World War I Veterans, both at Wamego. He was married to LaMoyne Winsor Feb. 2, 1941, at St. Marys. She survives. A foster son, Cloyes Winsor, died in 1958. Other survivors include four foster daughters, Mrs. Cleo Pearl, Dickinson, Tex., Mrs. Cora Lee Brody, Naugatuck, Conn., Barbara Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., and Mary Stewart, Parsippany, N.J.; and several grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10253 |  | Obituary- Sullivan-McNeive, Colleen On Tuesday, March 2nd 2021, Colleen Ann Sullivan-McNeive was born into eternal life at the age of 65. Colleen was born on November 26, 1955 to Michael B. and Vivian Sullivan. Colleen would go on to graduate from Blue Valley High School and Emporia State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Colleen would marry Dan McNeive April 6 2002 on a sunny day in Florida. Known as the family historian, she knew all of her extended family members near and far. Colleen was able to be a part of the lives of many different students while working in education. She taught physical education at Rossville and Saint Mary’s Elementary School. Most recently Colleen was a para-educator at Lawrence High School. Colleen loved all the students she taught over the years and remembered every single one, and especially loved her special education students at Lawrence High. As a lover of sports, she was always ready to cheer on her Chesty Lions and Kansas Jayhawks. Colleen was known for her strong faith and compassionate nature. She never met a stranger. Colleen was also a volunteer at her church Corpus Christi Catholic Church, as well as L.I.N.K and Just Food. Although Colleen is no longer here with us physically, her spirit and the impact she made on her community will live on. Colleen is proceeded in death by husband Dan, and her parents Michael and Vivian. She is survived by two brothers, Mike (Julie) Sullivan and Kelly (Cristy) Sullivan, as well as one sister Kim (Russ) Tonnies, seven nieces and nephews, seven great-nieces, many beloved cousins, and her two dachshunds Charley and Riley. Funeral services will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church Saturday, March 6th, 2021 at 11:00 am, please visit www.cccparish.org/colleen for registration details. The service will also be livestreamed at the web address: www.cccparish.org/colleen In lieu of flowers the family is asking donations to be sent to L.I.N.K or Just Food in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. The family would like to give a special thank you to Kelly and Cristy Sullivan and Carol and Rick Shelton for their loving care and support, especially over the last few months. | |
| 10254 |  | Obituary- Sulzen, JoAnn JoAnn Catherine Sulzen of Rossville was surrounded by her family as she passed away on the evening of March 27, 2022, in her home, at the age of 79. She was born to the parents of Paul and Josephine Rose (Reineke) Altenhofen on December 17, 1942, on the family farm near Goff, Kansas. She attended the elementary parochial schools in Seneca and graduated from high school in Kansas City, Kansas. JoAnn worked at AT&T as a switchboard operator before her marriage and then was a homemaker for her family. JoAnn was well known for her love and kindness and welcomed everyone into her home. She was famous for her baking and sewing and loved her husband and children very much. She enjoyed family vacations and camping with them. JoAnn was greatly involved in her church and in the Altar & Rosary society of St. Vincent de Paul Church in KC, Immaculate Conception in ID, and a supporter of the New Immaculata Church in St. Marys, KS where her home has been for the last few years. JoAnn married Paul J Sulzen on May 13, 1961, at St. Peter’s Cathedral, in Kansas City, KS. They raised 12 of their 13 children as “Baby Eddie” was directed to heaven shortly after his birth. JoAnn and Paul adopted 8 of their 13 children and they gave them a home of unending sacrifice and love. Her selflessness and sweet caring personality will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Edwin, her grandsons Phillip Sulzen, and Edwin and Isaac Schwanbeck. She is survived by her family: her beloved husband Paul, her 5 sons and their families, Rex, John & Mary Frances (14 children, 13 grandchildren), Ron & Patty (9 children, 5 grandchildren), Fr. Carl Sulzen, and James; her 7 daughters and their families: Mary Ann (2 children), Paula & Robert (11 children, 3 grandchildren), Lori & Marc (2 children), Celia & John (5 children), Angie (3 children), Maria & Marty (3 children) and Philomena; 50 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Her brothers Paul and Gene Altenhofen and their wives remain among the living. A Requiem Mass will be offered at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 31, at Assumption Chapel in St. Marys, KS. Interment will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, St. Marys. “Mom” will lie in state and the family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Piper Funeral Home. The Rosary will be on Wednesday evening at 5:20 in the Assumption chapel. | |
| 10255 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Maude Mrs. Maude Sumner HOLTON -- Mrs. Maude E. Sumner, 84, Route 1, Holton, died Saturday at her home about a mile south of here. She was born April 25, 1891, in Adrian Township in Jackson County and spent her life in Jackson County. She was a member of Pottawatomie United Methodist Church west of Mayetta. She was married to Walter L. Sumner April 4, 1910, in Topeka. He died March 26, 1972. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ethel J. Lutz, Holton; and seven sons, John M. Sumner, Cheyenne, Wyo., M.W. "Ted" Sumner, Hereford, Texas, Raymond A. Sumner, Tacoma, Wash., Everett L. Sumner, Rossville, Charles R. Sumner, Delia, Donald L. Sumner, 816 N.E. 43rd Topeka, and William H. Sumner, Silver Lake. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Nellie P. West, Stanton, Calif., and Mrs. Floye E. Wood, 1433 N. Central, Topeka; a brother, Ray Murrow, Tempe, Ariz., 33 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Sumner will like in state from 1 p.m. Sunday until 9 a.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Heart Association and sent in care of the Kansas State Bank at Holton or People's State Bank at Rossville. | |
| 10256 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Charles R. Charles Robert “Bob” Sumner Charles Robert “Bob” Sumner, 90, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born north of Delia, KS on September 26, 1925 to Walter and Maude Sumner. He attended Neive Grade School and Mayetta High School. He was a farmer until 1954 when he went to work at Goodyear. He retired in 1984. In 1947 he married Margaret Moore. They have two sons: Dennis and Vernon and one daughter Nancy. Bob and Margaret raised their family in Delia, KS. Bob was very active in the Delia community and served as mayor for many years, he was instrumental with the implementation of water resources into Delia, and was council member of Sacred Heart Church. In 1990 Bob and Margaret moved to St. Marys where they became members of the Immaculate Conception Church. Bob enjoyed coaching baseball, fishing and golfing. He always attended the grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events. For twenty years Bob and Margaret spent their winters in Texas and enjoyed their time there with new and old friends. The last four winters they traveled to Phoenix, AZ. Bob led a very loving, family and faith oriented life. Survivors include wife, Margaret, St. Marys, two sons, Dennie (Kathy), Topeka, Vem (Janet), Rossville; a daughter, Nancy, Phoenix, AZ.; brothers, Bill (Kay), Topeka and Don (Peg), Topeka; sisters-in-law, Virginia Sumner, Texas and Beth Sumner, Washington; 8 Grandkids; 10 Great-Grandkids, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. His mother and father; 6 brothers, Cleve, John, Ted, Ray, Everett and Dale and a sister, Ethel Lutz, preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church St. Marys on Tuesday, March 22,2016 at 2:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 10257 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Cleve Cleve Sumner of Delia dies Cleve N. Sumner, 52, Delia, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital were he had been a patient 13 days. Born May 19, 1911 near Emmett, he lived most of I his life in the Mayetta and Delia communities. He was a farmer. Mr. Sumner was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Survivors include his widow, Josephine, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Maxine Catron, Delia, Mrs. Delores Salisbury, St. Marys, Mrs. Janice Jacobson, Rossville, and Miss Helen Sumner, Lawrence; a son, Lester Sumner, 1319 N. Harrison in Topeka; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sur Mayetta; a sister, Mrs. Chester Lutz, Delia; and eight brothers, John Cheyenne, Wyo., Melvin, Herford, Tex., Everett and Robert Sumner both of Delia, Raymond, serving with the U. S. Army in Okinawa, Donald, 1838 Meadow Lane, and Dale 822 E. 33rd both in Topeka and William Sumner, Manhattan. Service were at 10 a.m. Friday in the Sacred Heart, Church, Delia, with burial in the Catholic Cemetery, St. Marys. CARD OF THANKS - The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our recent sorrow will always remain with us as a precious memory. Our sincere thanks and gratitude for all those comforting acts. Mrs. Josephine Sumner and children | |
| 10258 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Dale Sumner Dale Sumner, 82, Phoenix, Ariz., died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at a Phoenix, Ariz. hospice. He was born July 15, 1924, in Delia, the son of Walter and Maude Sumner. Mr. Sumner owned and operated Foreign Car Garage in Estes Park, Colo., for 38 years. He and his wife wintered in Arizona for many years. Survivors include his wife, Catherine; two sons, Myrle Sumner, Estes Park, Colo., and Mike Sumner, and wife Kathy, North Bend, Wash.; a sister, Ethel Lutz, Holton; four brothers, Ray Sumner and wife Beth, Tacoma, Wash., Bob Sumner and wife Margaret, St. Marys, and Don Sumner and wife Peg and Bill Sumner and wife Kay, all of Topeka; three grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Cleve, John, Ted and Everett Sumner. Allen Funeral Home and Arizona Cremation, Mesa, Ariz., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10259 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Everett 1 EVERETT L. SUMNER Rossville City Councilman Everett L. Sumner, 56, was found dead northeast of Rossville Saturday afternoon with a shotgun wound to the head, Shawnee County authorities said. Det. Jerry Federgreen of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department said the wound was self-inflicted with a 12-gauge shotgun found near the body. Sumner’s body was found along a county road near a cemetery by several area residents. It is assumed he died sometime Friday, September 10, 1976. He was born January 13,1920 at Delia and spent his life in the Delia and Rossville communities. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army in Germany and Alaska. He was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville where he was an elder and taught Sunday School. He was a member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, at Delia. He was employed at the Topeka Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. plant. He was married to Naomi Keller October 24, 1945, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Randal Sumner, Rossville; and three daughters, Mrs. Leslie Paine and Mrs. Karen Leeper, both of Rossville, and Anita Sumner, at home. Also surviving are seven brothers, John Sumner, Cheyenne, Wyo., Melvin Sumner, Hereford, Tex., Raymond Sumner, Tacoma, Wash., Dale Sumner, Estes Park, Colo., Charles Robert Sumner, Delia, Donald Sumner, Topeka, and William Sumner, Silver Lake; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Lutz, Holton, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (this afternoon) in the Christian Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. The casket will remain closed. Casket bearers are: Jerry Lutz, Lindsay Keller, Douglas Fairbanks, Dennis Sumner, Derrick Sumner and Dwayne Sumner, all nephews of the deceased. | |
| 10260 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Everett 2 Everett L. Sumner ROSSVILLE - Rossville City Coun-cilman Everett L. Sumner, 56, was found dead northeast of here Saturday afternoon with a shotgun wound to the head, Shawnee County authorities said. Det. Jerry Fedegreen of the Shawnee County Sheriff's Department said the wound was self-inflicted with a 12 gauge shotgun found near the body. Sumner’s body was found along a county road near a cemetery by several area residents. He was born Jan. 13, 1920, at Delia and spent his life in the Delia and Rossville communities. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army in Germany and Alaska. He was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville where he was an elder and taught Sunday school. He was a member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, at Delia. He was employed at the Topeka Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. plant. He was married to Naomi Keller Oct. 24,1945, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Randal Sumner, Rossville; and three daughters, Mrs. Leslie Paine and Mrs. Karen Leeper, both of Rossville, and Anita Sumner, at home. Also surviving are seven brothers, John Sumner, Cheyenne, Wyo., Melvin Sumner, Hereford, Tex., Raymond Sumner. Tacoma, Wash., Dale Sumner, Estes Park, Colo., Charles Robert Sumner, Delia, Donald Sumner, 816 N.E. 43rd, Topeka, and William Sumner, Silver Lake; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Lutz, Holton, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. The casket will remain closed. | |
| 10261 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Everett 3 In Memory Everett Sumner US Army 1941-1945 Alaska, France, Germany Battle of the Bulge Sergeant Tribute from, Naomi & Family | |
| 10262 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Genevieve GENEVIEVE MARIE "SHORTY" SUMNER Genevieve Marie “Shorty” Sumner, 84, of Lancaster, KS died on Monday, December 25, 2017 at the Atchison Hospital. Funeral services were at 11:00 AM on Friday, Dec. 29th, 2017 at the Becker- Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, Dec. 28th, 2017 at the Becker Dyer Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt. Vernon Cemetery Association and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www. beckerdyer.com. Genevieve Marie “Shorty” Huffman was born on March 19,1933 in Nortonville, KS the daughter of Herbert and Frances (Hazelett) Huffman. She attended Atchison High School and had worked behind the soda fountain at Ball Brother’s Drug Store from 1950-1958. She was married to Marvin A. Sumner on June 9, 1950 in Atchison, KS. She was a farm wife and helped her husband on the farm near Lancaster. Mr. Sumner preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2008. Shorty' enjoyed watching television, reading and especially her children and grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Pam Sumner, St. Mary’s, KS, and Sharon (Kim) McEvoy, Leavenworth, KS, a grand-son, Sean Sumner McEvoy, Leavenworth, a sister, Frances “Tillie” Tester- man, Parkville, MO, and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband Marvin, and five brothers, Herb, Ralph, Rod, Bill and Bob Huffman, preceded her in death. | |
| 10263 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Josephine Mrs. Josephine Summer [sic- correct last name is SUMNER] Mrs. Josephine Summer, 71, died at her home near Delia, Friday night She had resided near Delia for the past 50 years. She is survived by three daughters Mrs. Rosa Patterson, Norcastur, Ks.; Mrs. Louis Bryan, Oberlin; Mrs. A. Blayock, Miller, Kan.; three sons, Walter Sumner and Arthur Sumner, of Delia and Charles Sumner, Missoula, Mont.; two sisters, Mrs. Craig Pomeroy and Mrs. Agnes Cockrell, Fresno, Calif., and a brother, Sumner Dick, of Topeka. The funeral was held at the Delia church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Burial was in the St. Clere cemetery. | |
| 10264 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Josephine 1 JOSEPHINE M. SUMNER Mrs. Josephine M. Sumner, 70, Mayetta, died Tuesday, September 8, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Sumner had operated a restaurant in Louisville nine years. She later lived in Eskridge several years and spent most of the rest of her life in the Delia area. She was born December 31, 1916, at Mayetta, the daughter of Sam and Katherine Gabby Rice. She attended Genoa, Neb. Indian School, Haskell Institute, Lawrence, and Mayetta High School. Mrs. Sumner was a member of Prairie Band of the Potawatomie Indian tribe. She was married to Cleve N. Sumner June 21, 1934, at Holton. He died May 21, 1963. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Maxine Catron, Mayetta, Mrs. Delores Porter, Topeka; Mrs. Janice Rafols, Kansas City, Ks., and Mrs. Helen Cornelius, Tecumseh; a son, Lester Sumner, Hoyt; two brothers, Philip Jessepe, Delia, and Lester Jessepe, Topeka; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. Mass of Christian was at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at Mayetta. Burial was in Mount [see file #2 for full obit] | |
| 10265 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Josephine 2 Sumner Mrs. Josephine M. Sumner, 70, Mayetta, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Sumner had operated a restaurant in Louisville nine years. She later lived in Eskridge several years and spent most of the rest of her life in the Delia area. She was born Dec. 31, 1916, at Mayetta, the daughter of Sam and Katherine Gabby Rice. Mrs. Sumner was a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indian Tribe. She was married to Cleve N. Sumner June 21, 1934, at Holton He died May 21, 1963. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Maxine Catron, Mayetta, Mrs. Delores Porter, Topeka, Mrs. Janice Rafols, Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Helen Cornelius, Tecumseh; a son, Lester Sumner, Hoyt; two brothers, Philip Jessepe, Delia, and Lester Jessepe, Topeka; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at Mayetta. Burial was to be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St; Marys. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Mrs. Josephine M. Sumner Mrs. Josephine M. Sumner, 70, Mayetta, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Sumner had operated a restaurant in Louisville nine years. She later lived in Eskridge several years and spent most of the rest of her life in the Delia area. She was born Dec. 31, 1916, at Mayetta, the daughter of Sam and Katherine Gabby Rice. Mrs. Sumner was a member of Prairie Band of the Potawatomie Indian tribe. She was married to Cleve N. Sumner June 21, 1934, at Holton. He died May 21, 1963. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Maxine Catron, Mayetta, Mrs. Delores Porter, Topeka; Mrs. Janice Rafols, Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Helen Cornelius, Tecumseh; a son, Lester Sumner, Hoyt; two brothers, Philip Jessepe, Delia, and Lester Jessepe, Topeka; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at Mayetta. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. | |
| 10266 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Margaret MARGARET JANICE (MOORE) SUMNER Margaret Janice (Moore) Sumner, 89, passed away Saturday July 7,2018 at Midland Hospice. She was born in Delia, KS on January 13, 1929 to Cora Mildred (Zickefooose) and Cyrus Moore. She graduated from Delia High School. She was a homemaker and worked many years in food service for USD 321. On June 7, 1947 she married Charles (Bob) Sumner. They have two sons: Dennis and Vernon and one daughter Nancy. Bob and Margaret raised their family in Delia, KS. Margaret was a very involved member of the Sacred Heart Church. She was also a member of the Altar Society: She enjoyed playing cards and dominos with her friends as well as gardening and sewing. In 1990 Bob and Margaret moved to St Mans where they became members of the Immaculate Conception Church. Bob & Margaret always attended the grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events. For 20 years Bob and Margaret spent their winters in Texas and enjoyed their time therewith new and old friends. The last 4 winters they traveled to Phoenix, AZ. Margaret led a very loving, family and faith oriented life. Survivors include Sons: Dennie (Kathy), Topeka, Vein (Janet), Rossville, Daughter: Nancy (Mike), Phoenix, AZ. Brothers, Jim Moore and Cy Moore, Iowa, Sister, Carol Moore (Nebraska) Brother-in-laws: Don Sumner (Peg), Topeka and Bill (Kay) Sumner, Topeka. 8 Grandkids, 11 Great-Grandkids, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, mother and father, 4 brothers: Lloyd (Blackie) Moore, David Moore, Tom Moore and Paul Moore. 1 Sister: Patricia Moore. Margaret laid in state after 2:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, KS on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 with a visitation that started at 5:30 PM and a Rosary followed at 7:00 PM. A mass of celebration of life was held at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys, KS on Wednesday, July 11,2018 at 10 AM. Memorial contributions go to Midland Hospice or immaculate Conception Church and sent in care of the funeral home. To leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10267 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Melvin Melvin “Ted” Sumner Melvin "Ted" Sumner, 87, Amarillo, TX, died Monday, December 24, 2001 in Amarillo, TX. He was born September 15, 1914, in rural Delia, the son of Walter and Maude Murrow Sumner. He was a self-taught mechanic and had been a tool-died designer for Boeing Aircraft building B-29 airplanes during World War II. He and his wife started a custom combining business in 1947 and, when he retired in 1987, the business had six combines, seven trucks, multiple grain trailers, and a work force of more than 12 3mployees. On August 3, 1935, he married Virginia Houck in Colby. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Boston, Amarillo, TX; a son, Ted Sumner, Amarillo, TX; a sister, Ethel Lutz, Holton; five brothers, Raymond Sumner, Lakewood, Wa., Robert Sumner, St. Marys, Dale Sumner, Estes Park, CO., Don Sumner, Topeka, Bill Sumner, McAllen, TX; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m., Thursday at Kingswood United Methodist Church in Amarillo, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to BSA Hospice and sent in care of Olivia's Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Schooler Funeral Home in Amarillo, TX was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10268 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Naomi 1 Naomi R. Sumner Naomi R. Sumner, 86, passed away Friday, Aug. 24,2012, at St. Marys Manor. She was born Feb. 21,1926, at Delia, the daughter of Lindsay Vance “Lynn” and Emma Mullinix Keller. She grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School. Mrs. Sumner was a nurses’ aide for nearly 20 years at St. Marys Manor. Naomi was a member of the Rossville Bible Church. She was a past member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the Rossville Christian Church. After several months of marriage Naomi’s first husband, Arthur Ashmore, was killed in World War II. On Oct. 24,1945, she was united in marriage to Everett L. Sumner at Topeka. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1976. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Philip Keller and John Vernon Keller, and two sisters, Geneva Fairbanks and Wanda Parr. Survivors include a son, Randy Sumner and his wife Gloria of Willard; three daughters and their husbands, Leslie and Terry Paine of Topeka, Karen and Tom Leeper of Rossville, and Anita and John Robb of Delia; 11 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were Aug. 27 at Rossville Bible Church. Interment followed in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Manor Van Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 10269 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Naomi 2 Naomi R. Sumner Naomi R. Sumner, 86, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at the St. Marys Manor. She was born Feb. 21, 1926, at Delia, the daughter of Lindsay Vance “Lynn” and Emma Mullinix Keller. She grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School. Mrs. Sumner was a nurse’s aide for nearly 20 years at the St. Marys Manor. Naomi was a member of the Rossville Bible Church. She was a past member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the Rossville Christian Church. After just several months of marriage Naomi’s first husband, Arthur Ashmore was killed in World War II. On Oct. 24,1945, she was united in marriage to Everett L. Sumner at Topeka. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1976. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Philip Keller and John Vernon Keller and two sisters, Geneva Fairbanks and Wanda Parr. Survivors include a son, Randy (Gloria) Sumner, Willard; three daughters, Leslie (Terry) Paine, Topeka, Karen (Tom) Leeper, Rossville and Anita (John) Robb, Delia; 11 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 27, at the Rossville Bible Church. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Manor Van Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home; www.piperfuneralhome. | |
| 10270 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Naomi 3 Naomi R. Sumner Naomi R. Sumner, 86, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at the St. Marys Manor. She was born February 21, 1926 at Delia, the daughter of Lindsay Vance "Lynn" and Emma Mullinix Keller. She grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School. Mrs. Sumner was a nurse's aide for nearly 20 years at the St. Marys Manor. Naomi was a member of the Rossville Bible Church. She was a past member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the Rossville Christian Church. After just several months of marriage Naomi's first husband, Arthur Ashmore was killed in World War II. On October 24, 1945 she was united in marriage to Everett L. Sumner at Topeka. He preceded her in death on September 10, 1976. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Philip Keller and John Vernon Keller and two sisters, Geneva Fairbanks and Wanda Parr. Survivors include a son, Randy (Gloria) Sumner, Willard; three daughters, Leslie (Terry) Paine, Topeka, Karen (Tom) Leeper, Rossville and Anita (John) Robb, Delia; 11 grand¬children; 3 step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August, 27, 2012 at the Rossville Bible Church. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Sumner will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Manor Van Fund and sent in care of the funeral home, www.piperfuneralhome. | |
| 10271 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Randal Randal Sumner (71) Passes Away Topeka—Randal E. “Randy” Sumner, 68 passed away unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at his home. Randy was born July 5, 1953, at Topeka, the son of the late Everett and Naomi Keller Sumner, He was raised in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1971. Randy had lived in the Rossville and Willard communities for many years. He was a trim carpenter and owned Randy Sumner and Son. In his earlier years, Randy was an avid coyote hunter and loved fishing. Randy adored his three animal friends. He loved his work. On November 9, 1974, he was united in marriage to Gloria Rohr, in Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Matt (Rhawnie) Sumner, their sons, Bryant and Devin, Topeka; three sisters, Leslie Paine, Topeka, Karen (Tom) Leeper, Rossville, and Anita (John) Robb, Delia. Per Randy’s wishes cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to Gloria Sumner for their grandchildren fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 10272 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Raymond Raymond A. Sumner Raymond was born Oct. 25, 1918, in Delia, and went to be with Jesus on June 26, 2009. Ray died after a fight with cancer. He was raised on a farm in Kansas with eight brothers and one sister. He married Anna Elizabeth Houck on June 22, 1942, in San Diego, Calif. They had two daughters, Jacquelyn and Sharon. They had six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include three brothers: Bob, of St. Marys, and Don and Bill of Topeka; and one sister, Ethel Lutz, Topeka. He served in the Army for 24 years, Civil Service for 15 years and was a park aide for eight years. He and Anna traveled in their RV for 30 years. He was a long time member and an elder at Lakewood Presbyterian Church. He volunteered at the Lakewood Veterans Golf Course. A memorial celebration of Ray’s life was held at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, Lakewood, Wash., July 2. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lakewood Veterans Golf Course, 10101 Cedrona St., Lakewood, WA 98498 or to the Franciscan Hospice House, 2901 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, WA 98466. | |
| 10273 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Virginia Virginia Lee Houck Sumner was born near Delia, Kansas. She attended High Prairie Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from high school in Rossville, Kansas in 1933. She attended nurses training at the Topeka, Kansas hospital. She married Melvin (Ted) Sumner August 3, 1933. After the birth of her son, Teddy in 1936, the small family moved off the family farm near Delia, Kansas, to Topeka, Kansas where daughter, Phyllis was born in 1940. Following World War Two, the family relocated to Hereford, Texas and began a custom harvesting business, working in the wheat harvest until 1986. Virginia was very active in the Hereford community as a 4-H, Cub Scout, Brownie, and Girl Scout leader. She was also very active in her church as a Sunday School teacher. Member of Kingswood Methodist Church, Amarillo and former member of First Christian Church, Hereford. She was a 50-year member of the Cultural Extension Club. She was named Deaf Smith County Club Woman of the Year in 2002. Virginia also volunteered at the Senior Citizens, serving, and delivering meals to the community. Virginia and her husband, Ted, moved to Amarillo in 1995 to be closer to family. She continued to be active and volunteered with her daughter at Sundown Lane Elementary School as a reading recovery tutor. She crocheted lap blankets for seniors and the homeless. Staying active, she attended Silver Sneakers classes at Gold's Gym where she held the title of oldest exerciser. Virginia "Nanie" Sumner was an incredibly lovely person inside and out. She adapted to each new generation with love and acceptance and will be greatly missed by all who had the opportunity to know and love her. Memorials can be made in her honor to Ceta Canyon Retreat Center. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Howard, and Elizabeth Houck, husband, Melvin (Ted) Sumner, son, Ted Sumner, daughter-in-law, Jeri Sumner and son-in-law, Larry Boston. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Phyllis Boston, Amarillo, brothers: Wendell and wife, Lana Houck, Leroy Houck and John and wife, Marjorie Houck, all living in California. Grandchildren: Paul Boston and wife Cristie, OKC, Lori Grimes and husband Tim, Amarillo, Calvin Boston and wife Tammy, Amarillo, Lance Sumner, Springfield, Virginia and Tracey Sumner, Amarillo. Great grandchildren: Taylor Boston, Maddison Freas, Michael Tracy, Elizabeth Tracy, Joshua Sumner, and Rochelle Sumner and a great, great, grandchild Ellie Tracy. | |
| 10274 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Walter 1 Walter L. Sumner Walter Levi Sumner, 83, Route 1, Holton, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where he was readmitted Feb. 18. He had been admitted to the same hospital Sept. 14, 1971, and later released. He was born May 16, 1888, in the St. Clere community north of Emmett and spent most of his life in the community southwest of Holton. He was a member of Pottawatomie United Methodist Church west of Mayetta. He had been a farmer and stockman. He was married to Maude E. Murrow April 4, 1910. She survives. A son, Cleve N. Sumner, died May 22,1963. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ethel J. Lutz, Route 1, Holton; eight sons, John Marion Sumner, Rock Springs, Wyo., M. W. (Ted) Sumner, Hereford, Tex., Raymond A. Sumner, Tacoma, Wash., Everett L. Sumner, Rossville, Dale E. Sumner, Estes Park, Colo., Charles R. Sumner, Delia, Donald L. Sumner, 4638 N.W. 35th, and William H. Sumner, Manhattan; a sister, Mrs. Alma Blaylock, Topeka; 31 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10275 |  | Obituary- Sumner, Walter 2 Walter L. Sumner Walter Levi Sumner, 83, Route 1, Holton, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where he was readmitted Feb. 18. He had been admitted to the same hospital Sept. 14, 1971, and later released. He was born May 16, 1888, in the St. Clere community north of Emmett and spent most of his life in the community southwest of Holton. He was a member of Pottawatomie United Methodist Church west of Mayetta. He had been a farmer and stockman. He was married to Maude E. Murrow April 4, 1910. She survives. A son, Cleve N. Sumner, died May 22,1963. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ethel J. Lutz, Route 1, Holton; eight sons, John Marion Sumner, Rock Springs, Wyo., M. W. (Ted) Sumner, Hereford, Tex., Raymond A. Sumner, Tacoma, Wash., Everett L. Sumner, Rossville, Dale E. Sumner, Estes Park, Colo., Charles R. Sumner, Delia, Donald L. Sumner, 4638 N.W. 35th, and William H. Sumner, Manhattan; a sister, Mrs. Alma Blaylock, Topeka; 31 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10276 |  | Obituary- Sumpter, Bonnie Sumpter, Bonnie - Transcription Died - October, 2010 As we were driving by the Rossville Cemetery one October day 2010, the Wamego Funeral Home was preparing for the burial of this woman. She was born 1921. Died Oct 2010; Husband ____. next to her. This grave is located at top of hill in the far north side next to paved road and by the large Fritz sign. No obit was located. | |
| 10277 |  | Obituary- Sumpter, Bonnie 2 Bonnie M Sumpter Redmond, 89, former resident of Herington, died Saturday, October 16th, 2010, at the Smoky Hill Rehab Center in Salina. She was born on June 13, 1921, at Herington, the daughter of Roy A. and Julia M. (Webster) Lamb. Funeral service will be held at 10:30AM Tuesday, October 19th, 2010, at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, with Pastor Bill Peterson officiating; burial will at 2:00pm in the Rossville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Herington Chapel, Monday from 2pm until 7pm; and Tuesday from 9am until time of service. Mrs. Redmond worked for many years as a secretary at Forbes Air Force Base, then Josten's in Topeka. She was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star, Rebecca's. N.A.R.F, Topeka Quilters, and the Council Grove DAR. Her hobbies were crocheting, knitting. quilting, crafting, ceramics, reading, square dancing, camping, gardening, canning, and cooking. She held offices with the local and state level camping clubs. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Herington. She graduated from Herington High School with the class of 1939. She is survived by her niece Chrystal Brunner (husband-Milton) of Salina, a great niece Tiffany Schlesener (husband-Leo) of Herington, and two (2) great-great nephews Kyler and Zachary. Preceded in death by her husband Bluford "Blu" Sumpter in 1961, her sister Leona Nelson, brother-in-law Floyd Nelson, and her parents. Memorials to the Herington's Family Resource Center; and may be sent in care of the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449-3038. | |
| 10278 |  | Obituary- Surritt, Hazel Hazel W.S. Surritt Hazel Winton Smith Surritt, 94, Silver Lake, died Monday, February 9, 1998, at Rossville Valley Manor, Rossville. She was born February 5,1904, at Atchison, the daughter of Albert P. and Dennie DePuy Winton. She had lived in Wichita before moving to Silver Lake in 1953. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, the XYZ Club, and the Silver Lake Senior Citizens, all in Silver Lake. She was married to Edward Frank Surritt on May 7, 1953 at Topeka. He died July 19,1975. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betty; a son, Alonzo; and two stepsons, Ervin L. Surritt and Walter C. Surritt. Survivors include a son, Robert Smith, Massachusetts; a stepson, Jesse F. Surritt, Silver Lake; several grandchildren and great¬grandchildren. Graveside service and interment were Thursday at Silver Lake Cemetery. Friends and relatives met Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hazel Berniece Surritt Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 236, Silver Lake 66539. | |
| 10279 |  | Obituary- Surritt, Winnifred Winnifred C. Surritt Winnifred C. Surritt, 75, Silver Lake, died Sunday, October 29, 2000, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 30, 1925, near St Clere, the daughter of Fred E. and Ethel May Wood Rezac. She grew up in the St. Clere and Emmett communities. She was graduated from Rossville High School in 1943. She had worked for the State of Kansas Veterans Affairs Division in the Accounting Department. Winnifred was a member of the Silver Lake United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women’s Group at the church. She was also a Sunday school teacher. On October 25,1946, she was married to Ervin L. Surritt. He died February 15,1991. Surviving her are two daughters, Anita Parks, Emporia, and Kayla Schleif, Belvue; a son, Bryon Surritt, San Antonio, TX; four sisters, Ethel May Hodge, Topeka, Ramona Peck, Des Moines, IA, Ann Marshall, St. Marys, and Alice Brees, Emmett; and 11 grandchildren. A family visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Her service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to die Silver Lake United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 10280 |  | Obituary- Sutherland, Claude Claude (Grover) Sutherland Claude (Grover) Sutherland, 75, died September 19 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Strimple, at Anthony, KS. He was born Feb. 27, 1885. He had lived in Topeka for 18 years before he recently went to Anthony to make his home. He had been in ill health for several months. His son-in-law, Clyde Strimple, is the son of Guy Strimple of Rossville. Besides Mrs. Strimple, Mr. Sutherland is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Chas. Walker of Pratt, and Mrs. Cleo Schwartz of Gorham, KS.; two sons, Claude Sutherland of Overland Park, KS., and Thomas Scritchfield of Topeka; one brother, Hiram Scritchfield of Green River, Wyoming, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Rossville Methodist Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Hurley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10281 |  | Obituary- Sutherland, Claude D. In Memory of Claude Duane Sutherland May 23,1923 - January 15, 2010 Claude Duane Sutherland, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, Kansas. There will be a visitation from 1- 2 p.m., preceding the service. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, LaCygne, Kansas. Claude was born May 23, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri to Grover and Ona Mae (Binney) Sutherland. The family moved to Aurora, Illinois where he spent most of his youth. Claude was an Army Veteran of VWVII, serving in the South Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge. He was employed in the meat industry in sales and management for forty years. He leaves his wife, Donna Faye (Coffin) Sutherland; a daughter Joyce Basinger and her husband, Brian, and their children, Michelle and husband David DeCamp; Julee, Ryan, and Brianne; his son Mark Sutherland and wife, Karen, and their children Scott and Stephanie; a sister Maxine Strimple and husband, Clyde; and nieces Marcilyn, Jerri, and Cassie. Claude will be greatly missed and he loved his family unconditionally. The family suggests contributions to the Arthritis Foundation, 3400 Broadway, Suite 105, Kansas City, MO 64111. Arr.: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 913-642-3565. Funeral Service Tuesday, January 19, 2010 | 2:00 p.m. McGilley & Hoge Chapel 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, Kansas Driving Directions Burial Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Oak Lawn Cemetery LaCygne, Kansas Driving Directions | |
| 10282 |  | Obituary- Sutherland, Ona ONA SUTHERLAND Ona Sutherland was born June 16. 1887. in New Douglas, Illinois, to Martha and Walter Binney. She passed away January 23, 1957. She moved to Rossville from Coffey, Missouri, in a covered wagon in 1898. She was baptized in the Methodist church as a child. She was united in marriage to Claude Sutherland on January 4. 1921. at Maple Hill. Kansas, and was the mother of two children, Claude Duane Sutherland, now of Park Forest, Illinois, and Martha Maxine Strimple of Waterville, Kansas. Besides her husband and children she is survived by one grandchild, Marcilyn Strimple; three stepchildren, Mamie Walker, Pratt, Kansas, Thomas Scritchfield, Topeka, Kansas, Cleo Schwartz, Gorham, Kansas; 5 step-grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Runin, Rossville: a brother, Lawrence Binnev, Topeka. Several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and sister. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Rossville Methodist church, with Rev. Don Jones officiating. Music was furnished by Lorene Harth and Maxine Trimble accompanied at the piano by Irene Campbell. Pallbearers were Guy Strimple, Allen Carter, Curtis Brown, Barton Parker, Press White, and Henrv Davis. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Hurley funeral home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10283 |  | Obituary- Suttles, Frank Frank M. Suttles Frank M. Suttles, 71, St. Marys, died Tuesday, December 9,1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Suttles was born February 21, 1926, in Emmett, the son of Raymond W. and Ruth I. Brownfield Suttles. He grew up in the Emmett community and was graduated from Soldier High School. He served in the Army in the Pacific from August 1944 until August 1946. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 28 years and retired in 1982. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Emmett United Methodist Church, Jimmie Lillard Post No.31 of the American Legion at Rossville and the USWA Local Union No. 307 at Topeka. He lived in St. Marys for several years. He was married to Murrine Rice on July 2,1949, at the home of her parents in St. Clere. She survives. A son, Sidney Leroy Suttles, died in infancy. Survivors are a daughter, Linda S. McKay, Plano, TX; three sons, Frankie E. “Gene” Suttles, Hoyt, Robert L. Suttles, Houston, Tex., Danny L. Suttles, Clearwater; one brother, Bobby D. Suttles, Fairfield Glad, TN; and nine grandchildren. His service was Saturday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St Marys. Burial was in the ML Olive Cemetery north of Emmett, with military graveside service conducted by Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, Rossville. Family visitation was Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion or the Emmett United Methodist Church, and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10284 |  | Obituary- Suttles, Murrine Murrine B. Suttles St. Marys-Murrine B. Suttles, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Community Hospital in St. Marys. Mrs. Suttles, the daughter of Murry Ernest and Lillian Everine Carls Rice, was born June 10,1930 in St. Clere, Kansas; she was raised and lived in the St. Clere community many years until moving to St. Marys. On July 2,1949 she was united in marriage to Frankie M. Suttles at her parents’ home. He preceded her in death on December 9,1997. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Sidney LeRoy and a son Frankie Eugene “Gene” Suttles on September 6,2004 and her sister, Florence Bottom. Murrine lived most of her life farming, where she developed a love for the outdoors and became passionate about gardening. She planted, harvested, and prepared produce from her garden each year and would unselfishly give canned and cooked foods as gifts to her family and friends to enjoy. Murrine loved her family and God with deep devotion and kept her faith strong as a member of the Rossville Bible Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert (Debbie) Suttles, Houston, TX. and Danny (Debbie) Suttles, Clearwater, Kansas; her daughter, Linda (Rick) McKay, Plano, TX; two brothers, Maurice Rice, Seneca and Louis (Darlene) Rice, Emmett; a brother-in-law, Bobby (Kay) Suttles, Fairfield Glade, TN; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 7,2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Emmett. Mrs. Suttles will lie in state from 1:00 P.M. until service time on Saturday where the family will receive friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Bible Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10285 |  | Obituary- Swader, Ora Ora Swader Ora Swader, 67, Topeka, died Thursday, Sept. 25, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Swader was a carpenter. He worked for Whelan’s 30 years and Beisecker’s 14 years before he re¬tired in 1984. He was born Dec. 3, 1918, in Delia, the son of Faye and Lillie Behn Swader. He lived most of his life in Topeka. Mr. Swader was an usher at athletic events for many years at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. He was married to Geraldine Smith June 3, 1939, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Paula Branaman, Topeka; three sons, Steve Swader, Tecumseh, Bill Bryant, Eureka, Mo., and Tom Swader, Topeka; his mother, Mrs. Lillie Swader-Matson, 1122 Jackson; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Wright and Mrs. Delores Silversmith, both of Topeka; a brother, Bernie Swader, Topeka; and 12 grandchildren. Services will be at noon Saturday at Brennan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Swader will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home where an Assumption Parish Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. | |
| 10286 |  | Obituary- Swader-Matson, Lillie Lillie Swader-Matson Lillie Swader-Matson, 94, Topeka, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Swader-Matson and her husband farmed and she also did interior decorating for many years. She was born Jan. 22, 1901, at Delia, the daughter of Fred and Daisy Leopard Behm. Mrs. Swader-Matson was a member of the Pentecostal Grace Church. She was married to Faye Swader. He died Aug. 15, 1940. She was married to Lars "Swede" Matson. He died Dec. 30, 1970. A son, Ora Swader died Sept. 25, 1986. Survivors include two daughters, Vera Wright and Delores Silversmith, both of Topeka; a son, Bernie Swader, Topeka; three sisters, Mayme Davidson, Garden Grove, Calif., Ada Casebeier, Bremerton, Wash., and Grace Patterson, El Camino, Calif.; two brother, Arthur Behm, El Camino, Calif., and Orville Behm, Mansfield, La.; 15 4andchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at noon Friday at the Adrian Cemetery north of Delia. Mrs. Swader-Matson will lie in state from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm. Relatives and friends also will meet at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery. | |
| 10287 |  | Obituary- Swan, Willie Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Carrell of Manhattan were called to near Menoken, last week by the illness and death of his aunt, Mrs. Swan. Funeral services were held Monday in Topeka at the Peebler Funeral Home. Mr. and Mrs. Carrell visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lemon before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Carrell and Mrs. Cecil Lemon were in Topeka, Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Swan. | |
| 10288 |  | Obituary- Swarner, Gary 1 Gary Swarner Killed In Tractor Accident Gary Ray Swarner was killed about noon Monday when his tractor overturned as he was plowing in a field northeast of Rossville. The tractor wheels ran over a deep ravine and the tractor completely overturned pinning him beneath it. It is assumed that he was killed instantly. His body wasn’t found until late in the evening. Born in Coldwater, Kansas, July 30, 1940, Gary Swarner had lived on a farm four miles northeast of Rossville the past year since his graduation from Kansas State University in Manhattan. He was married to the former Sharon Reser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reser of Rossville. He was a member of the Friends Church in Coldwater, but since coming to Rossville was active in the Christian Church where he directed the youth choir. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity at K-State and served as Activities Chairman during his junior year. He was also an active member of the Block and Bridle Club at K-State. He graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. A member of the Future Farmers of America in both high school and college, he has won several State Championships. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sharon Yvonne Swarner; two sons, Douglas Paul and Russell Ray; his father, Vertis J. Swarner of Coldwater. He was preceded in death by his mother and sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p. m. in the Rossville Christian Church, and on Thursday afternoon in Coldwater at the Methodist Church at 2:00 p. m. Interment was at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Coldwater. Pallbearers at Rossville were Larry Reser, Leonard Mesmer, Richard Janssen, Robert Davis, Jim Buckele and Jim Dodge. Honorary pallbearers were Dean Prochaska, Marvin Davis, Henry Badura, Sr., and Junior Dannefer. Parker Mortuary of Topeka was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10289 |  | Obituary- Swarner, Gary 2 Gary Swarner Killed In Accident Tragedy struck the Coldwater community Tuesday morning when they learned of the death of Gary Swarner. Gary, 22, son of Vertis Swarner, was killed Monday evening at his farm near Topeka when a tractor on which he was riding overturned. Gary was born in Coldwater on July 30,1940. He attended the Coldwater public schools and graduated from Kansas State University in 1962 with a degree in agriculture. He married Sharon Yvonne Reser, November 12,1960 at Kansas City, Mo. He is survived by the widow and two sons, Douglas Paul and Russell Ray, of the home; his father, Vertis Swarner, Coldwater. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon in the Coldwater Methodist church, with Rev. Major W. Parker, Ashland, officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Hill cemetery. | |
| 10290 |  | Obituary- Swearingen, Bennet 1 BENNETT BWEARINGEN Bennett Swearingen passed away last Sunday evening at 11 o’clock at his home in Rossville after a long illness, aged 80 years and 20 days. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 28, at 2 o’clock at the Christian Church conducted by Rev. A.C. Reed, of Topeka, whose services were re¬quested by the deceased. Inter¬ment was made in Rossville cem¬etery. Bennett Swearingen was born Feb. 4, 1842, in Meigs County, Ohio. When 10 years of age he moved to Fulton County, Ill., and remained two years, then moved to McDonough County and farmed until coming to Kansas in 1866. He located on an 80 acre farm near Rossville. | |
| 10291 |  | Obituary- Swearingen, Bennet 2 Mr. Swearingen enlisted in October, 1861, at Bushnell, Ill., in Co. F. 55th Ill. Inf. as private. He saw action at Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, Chattanooga and the Atlanta campaign. He went through with Sherman in his famous march to the sea and was at Savannah and Atlanta. He was wounded at Shiloh and Atlanta and spent about four weeks in the hospital. He was promoted to corporal Oct. 1, 1864 and to Ser¬geant June 1865. He was mustered out in August, 1865 at Little Rock, Ark., and was finally discharged August 27, 1865, at Chicago. He was married November 2, 1866 at Iola, Kansas, to Mary J. Startup, a native of Ohio. To this union nine children were born, of whom three survive him. In 1888 while living in Cook,. Fla., Mrs. Swearingen died and the family removed to Rossville. On October 12, 1912 he was married to Miss Cordelia Heslet of Rossville. Mr. Swearingen served as town¬ship treasurer in Rossville for 5 years and also held the postmast¬ership for a number of years. He early became a member of the Christian Church and remained a faithful member to the end. He was a member of the Rossville A.O.U.W. lodge and a member of Hesperian lodge, A.F. & A.M. under whose auspices the funeral was conducted. He is survived by his widow, three children, Mrs. Hattie Miller of Topeka; Mrs. I.B. Wilt and Mr. Ernest Swearingen of Rossville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Rankin, of Topeka. | |
| 10292 |  | Obituary- Swearingen, Edna A little girl of Mr. Bennet Swearingen's died last Tuesday. The little innocent was first attacked with measles and afterwards with pneumonia which resulted in her death. [From Carpenter's Kansas Lyre, Friday, May 1, 1885] | |
| 10293 |  | Obituary- Swearingen, George George Swearingen Dead. George Swearingen, a former resident of this place, died at Los Angeles, Calif., Monday. The relatives here received a telegram announcing the death Tuesday. Mr. Swearingen was attended by his two sons. Mr. Swearingen was in Rossville visiting relatives during the holidays. He left for California to spend the winter and while there contracted his fatal illness. He was about 65 years of age. The remains will be taken to Killdruff, Iowa, his home, for burial. [From The Rossville Reporter, February 26, 1909] | |
| 10294 |  | Obituary- Swenson, JoAnn JOANN SWENSON JoAnn Swenson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at White Oak Manor of Burlington with her daughter by her side. JoAnn was born September 12, 1938, in Salina, to Walden and Pauline Swenson. Having spent her first few years living on the family farm she acquired her loving spirit for helping people and caring for animals. After attaining several telephone companies the family eventually settled in Rossville. It was here that JoAnn’s gift of singing, piano, and acting shone brightly as she participated in church, school, and community activities. After graduating Valedictorian from Rossville High, she attended Kansas University where she majored in Music Therapy and was a member of AO sorority. One of her most memorable experiences was when she sang “Crimson and Blue” at the Campanile for KU 1957 Homecoming. While at college she met her husband, Jim Londerholm, who was an All American athlete in Track and Field for KU. Their daughter, Sherri, was born during their years in Kansas City. JoAnn loved to bring joy and laughter to people. While living in Jacksonville, Fla., she acted and sang in skits she wrote to benefit Toys For Tots while working for the Chamber of Commerce. She did the same in her career with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida and North Carolina. JoAnn was vital in organizing the Junior Olympics in Jacksonville during the 1980’s as well. Clowning was also a favorite hobby. She especially loved performing at her grandson’s school Fall Festival! JoAnn loved to travel. She, her sisters, and mother took many trips together throughout the years. They traveled around the country visiting family and took numerous cruises to beautiful places. JoAnn was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. She loved her family very much. Her beautiful smile and “can do” spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walden “Walt” Howard Swenson and Pauline (Fenton) Swenson; and brother in law, Dr. William “Bill” Vaught, Jr. Surviving are her daughter, Sherri (Londerholm) Gibson and husband, Tim of Simpsonville, S.C.; two grandchildren, Cameron Gibson of Indianapolis, Ind., and Christina Otto and husband, Jesse of Easley, S.C.; two sisters, Diane Vaught of Burlington and Joyce Harper and husband, Steve of Chapel Hill; several nieces and nephews, Lori Duncan and husband, Jeff, Creighton Vaught and wife, Libby, Jill Barham and husband, Brandon, and Stephanie Carmody and husband, Dennis; several great nieces and nephews; and many cousins. A memorial service will be held at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends prior to the memorial service at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chap¬er, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance - Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. | |
| 10295 |  | Obituary- Swetlick, Paul B. 1 Paul Swetlick Dies On Wednesday Evening Last, From The Wound of a Revolver Shot at the Hands of an Unknown Assassin or Assassins. Paul Swetlick who was shot by an unknown assassin on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 23, died Wednesday evening about 10:45, from the effects of the wounds. Mr. Swetlick was a gentleman who was respected by everyone who know him. A man of integrity and upright business principles. His death at the hand of an unknown assassin under the cover of darkness will be deeply mourned and regretted. In this Christian land and among God fearing people it seems wrong to encourage lawlessness, yet there are times when society is so heinously outraged by those who have no respect for the laws of God, or laws of man, that Judge Lynch seems to have the only and efficacious remedy. We trust that his assassin will be detected and justice meted out to him, and society be thereby vindicated in the displacement of the man or men so unworthy of civilized society. The coroners inquest and autopsy took place on Thursday, Nov. 3, and result and verdict of the surgeons and coroner's jurors was as follows, to-wit: The coroner's inquest upon the body of Paul Swetlick was holden on Thursday, at the home of James Murray in Jackson Co.. The coroner of Jackson county, was not present, and Justice Brown presided as acting coroner. The jury was composed of the following gentlemen: David Cunningham, B.D. Cunningham, Ed. McNeave, John Franz, A.B. Moore and Mr. Himes. The autopsy was made by Dr. Miller of Rossville and Dr. Sheldon of Topeka, in the presence of J.F. Nailor, sheriff of Jackson Co., J.Q. Myers of Holton, and B.C. Mitchner of Rossville. The result of the autopsy confirmed the diagnosis of the surgeons made shortly after the ould was made. The ball entered at about the twelfth rib separating the tissue in its course, ranging upward and entered the lower posterior side of the left lung for about the distance of five inches, carrying with it particles of clothing; and was thus found lodged in the lung at the post mortem examination. Upon opening the body the following conditions were observed: The lung cavity was filled with two quarts of bloody serum which of course was removed. The lungs were highly congested and suppuration had begun on the heart, and the liver was also badly congested. Taking the general condition of the attachments in consideration it is marvelous that he lived so long. The autopsy was in every way thoroughly and skillfully performed. Sheriff Nailor and J.Q. Myers left no stone unturned in their attempt to discover the assassin. The inquest was conducted by County Attorney Herald of Jackson county, ably assisted by Sheriff Nailor. The verdict of the jury was as [continued in file 2] [From The Weekly Critic, Friday, November 4, 1892] | |
| 10296 |  | Obituary- Swetlick, Paul B. 2 [continued from file 1] usual in such cases: "Died at the hands of an unknown person, some developments were made of which for judicious reason we would refrain from commenting upon. The testimony of Drs. Miller and Sheldon, Joe. Brovintz, Annie Stach, John Stach, Joe Stach, Ed. Matche, Fred Nowark, Wm. Listiko, John Asherman and several others were taken and each witness carefully examined. No labor nor money will be spared in investigating this most heinous and dastardly act. Funeral took place to-day from the home of the deceased and was buried in Rossville. [From The Weekly Critic, Friday, November 4, 1892] | |
| 10297 |  | Obituary- Swinehart, James Obituary John Bernard Swinehart, who passed away Monday Dec. 2nd, a victim of influenza and pneumonia, was born April 23, 1892 at Whitewater, Kansas and was 26 years, 7 months and 9 days old at the time of his death. Mr. Swinehart served his apprenticeship and learned his profession as telegrapher in the Rossville station and after leaving Rossville gained experience in several stations on the Union Pacific lines. Before coming to Rossville the middle of No., as 'third trick' operator, he had been stationed for over a year at Codell, Kansas, where at one time the past summer his family survived a cyclone and it was with great satisfaction and bright prospects for the future he came back to Rossville to take up his residence. Mr. Swinehart was stricken with influenza Nov. 27 and five days later succumbed to the disease. He was united in marriage to Miss Ethel Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Ford of Oklahoma City, on Dec. 30, 1916 and is survived by his wife and little son Marvin, his father and mother and two brother[s], Farris and Marion. One brother, Clifford, passed away Sept. 12, 1918. [From 2 Dec 1918] -- Card of Thanks We desire to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Also for the beautiful floral offerings, Mrs. Ethel Swinehart and baby. ---- James Swinehart Dead James Swinehart who had been ill with the influenza only a few days, died Monday evening at 7:00. Pneumonia followed the influenza which caused his death. Mr. Swinehart came here a few years ago as helper at the depot. He was married to Miss Ethel Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford Jr. They lived in western Kansas up to a few months ago when he became night operator at this depot. Jimmie was a young man of sterling character and liked by every one who knew him. He is survived by his wife and child and his mother and father. The Reporter joins with his many friends in offering their sympathy. The obituary will be published later. | |
| 10298 |  | Obituary- Swisher, Almira 1 Almira Ferrell Swisher Almira Ferrell Swisher, 81, Emmett, died Saturday, September 26, 1992, at Community Hospital, Onaga. She was born March 6, 1911, in Valley Falls, the daughter of William Issac and Nannie Catherine Lyons Ferrell. She attended Swabville Grade School north of Valley Falls and Valley Falls High School. She spent most of her life in the Emmett and Delia communities. She was married to Glenn O. Swisher March 25, 1929, in Oskaloosa. They owned and operated Highway Café in Emmett from 1956 to 1968. He died July 25, 1982. She also was preceded in death by two daughters in infancy and by a son, Darrell Swisher, in 1961. Survivors include a son, Howard Swisher, Emmett; a sister, Ceola Cain, Valley Falls; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Service was at 10 a.m. Tuesday (today) at Verschelden Funeral Home. Burial was in Valley Falls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospital, Onaga. Almira Ferrell Swisher EMMETT -- Almira Ferrell Swisher, 81, Emmett, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1992, at an Onaga hospital. She was born March 6, 1911, in Valley Falls, the daughter of William Issac and Nannie Catherine Lyons Ferrell. She attended Swabville Grade School north of Valley Falls and Valley Falls High School. She spent most of her life in the Emmett and Delia communities. She was married to Glenn O. Swisher March 25, 1929, in Oskaloosa. They owned and operated Highway Café in Emmett. He died July 25, 1982. She also was preceded in death by two daughters in infancy and by a son, Darrell Swisher, in 1961. Survivors include a son, Howard Swisher, Emmett; a sister, Ceola Cain, Valley Falls; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Valley Falls Cemetery. Mrs. Swisher will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home where visitation will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Onaga Community Hospital. | |
| 10299 |  | Obituary- Swisher, Almira 2 Swisher Almira Ferrell Swisher, 81, Emmett, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1992, at an Onaga hospital. She was born March 6, 1911, in Valley Falls, the daughter of William Issac and Nannie Catherine Lyons Ferrell. She attended Swabville Grade School north of Valley Falls and Valley Falls High School. She spent most of her life in the Emmett and Delia communities. She was married to Glenn O. Swisher March 25, 1929, in Oska-loosa. They owned and operated Highway Cafe in Emmett from 1956 to 1968. He died July 25, 1982. She also was preceded in death by two daughters in infancy and by a son, Darrell Swisher, in 1961. Survivors include a son, Howard Swisher, Emmett: a sister, Ceola Cain, Valley Falls, five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Valley Falls Cemetery. Mrs. Swisher will lie in state after 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where visitation will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Onaga Community Hospital. | |
| 10300 |  | Obituary- Swisher, Glenn Glenn "Red” Swisher DELIA — Glenn O. “Red” Swisher, 72, Delia, died Sunday at a Topeka hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1909, at Burlingame, the son of Lon Swisher and Lucy Post Swisher. He lived in the area most of his life. Mr. Swisher operated the Highway Cafe, Emmett, from 1956 until 1968. He also was a school bus driver for Unified School District 321, in the Rossville Emmett-Delia communities. He was a member of the Emmett United Methodist Church. He also served in the U.S. Army in World War II, from 1945-46. He was married to Almira Ferrell on March 25, 1929, in Oskaloosa. She survives. A son and two daughters preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Howard W. Swisher, Emmett; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Burton, Nortonville, and Mrs. Dorothy Heineken, Valley Falls, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be at Valley Falls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka 66611. |
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