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| 10351 |  | Obituary- Tetlow, Steven 1 Steven Chester Tetlow Steven Chester Tetlow, 51, St. Marys, formerly of Troy, Kan., passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, April 13. He was born Jan. 9, 1960, in Junction City, Kan., to Max and Darlene Tetlow, the youngest of three children. With his family he moved to Troy from Arcanum, Ohio, in 1966. Steve attended Troy Grade School and was a 1978 Troy High School graduate, where cross country running was a passion of his. He also played high school basketball and was a member of the school band and school newspaper staff. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Journalism from Kansas State University in 1982. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity where he served as social chairman and publicity director. He also worked on the reporting staff of the K-State Collegian while attending Kansas State University. Steve married Ranae Hornick Akers, July 6,1991, in Troy. Ryan and Shane Akers made their family complete. Steve was a loving step-father and husband, loved his family, was passionate about community and loved the small town atmosphere. An entrepreneur he was. Soon after graduation from K-State, Steve purchased the 126-year-old weekly newspaper, The Kansas Chief, in Troy, where he became the youngest newspaper publisher-owner in the state. He published the paper for 17 years, where he wrote a weekly column called Chiefly Speaking. Feeling an urge for something more, in 1995 Ranae and Steve purchased the Green Acres agricultural publication in Lancaster, Kan. He later sold the Chief in 1999 and Green Acres in 2001. | |
| 10352 |  | Obituary- Tetlow, Steven 2 Steve then served as publisher at the Hiawatha (Kan.) Daily World before moving to Missouri in 2002 where the couple purchased an embroidery business and a Fed Ex route in Springfield, Mo. Steve was anxious to pursue the publishing business once more when he returned to Troy in 2004 and a year later Steve and Ranae purchased The St. Marys (Kan.) Star. Steve, a master of dry comments, was ready once again to write a column, creatively named STARvations - " Mediocre meanderings from the malnourished mind" - a popular commentary on current events, a collection of Steve's quips and his thoughts on his alma mater, K-State. He was also a member of the Kansas Press Association. Steve is survived by his wife Ranae of the home; step-sons Ryan Akers and his wife Alyssa of Westwood, Kan., and Shane Akers and his fiance Kari Shaw of Robbinsdale, Minn.; sisters Lynda Hurt and husband Steve of Mission, Kan., and Susan Day and husband Jim of Las Vegas, Nev.; nieces and nephews Laura, Christopher, Katherine and Steven Day, Wesley and Whitney Willard, and Bradley and Jeffrey Means. He was preceded in death by his parents Max and Darlene Tetlow; grandparents Chet and Leona Tetlow and George Wilbur and Alta Mae Cunningham. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 17, at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys. A visitation will be held one hour before the service. Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, April 17, at the Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy. Memorial donations may be sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536, with a recipient to be named at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10353 |  | Obituary- Tholl, Elizabeth 1 Elizabeth "Liz” Tholl ROSSVILLE- Elizabeth "Liz" Tholl, 92, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at her home. She was born January 25,1917 at Delia, the daughter of Emil and Mary VandeVelde Mattan. She had lived in the Rossville community since 1947. She grew up at Delia. Liz and her husband farmed at Emmett until moving to Rossville. She had worked for the IGA Store in Rossville many years. Mrs. Tholl was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Altar Society at the church. She was a past member of the Emmett Jolly Workers Club. She had been a volunteer at Lets Help in Topeka. On November 21, 1935 she was married to Eugene F. Tholl at Holy Cross Catholic in Emmett. He died May 14,1972. Surviving her are two daughters, Mary Moylan, Council Grove and Betty Marney, Rossville; two sisters, Louise VanDeWoestyne, Geneseo, IL. and Mary Cowan, Silver Lake; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 27, 2009 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Tholl will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a Prayer Vigil at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or to Lets Help and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10354 |  | Obituary- Tholl, Elizabeth 2 ELIZABETH “LIZ” THOLL Elizabeth “Liz” Tholl, 92, Rossville, died Wednesday, July 22,2009, at her home. She was born Jan. 25, 1917, at Delia, the daughter of Emil and Mary VandeVelde Mattan. She had lived in the Rossville community since 1947. She grew up at Delia. Liz and her husband farmed at Emmett until moving to Rossville. She had worked for the IGA Store in Rossville many years. Mrs. Tholl was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Altar Society at the church. She was a past member of the Emmett Jolly Workers Club. She had been a volunteer at Lets Help in Topeka. On Nov. 21,1935, she was married to Eugene F. Tholl at Holy Cross Catholic in Emmett. He died May 14,1972. Surviving her are two daughters, Mary Moylan, Council Grove and Betty Marney, Rossville; two sisters, Louise VanDeWoestyne, Geneseo, Ill. and Mary Cowan, Silver Lake; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and seven great- great-grandchildren. A prayer vigil was held for Mrs. Tholl on Sunday, July 26, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, July 27, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or to Lets Help and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 10355 |  | Obituary- Tholl, Eugene 1 Eugene Tholl Eugene F. Tholl, 58, Rossville, died Sunday afternoon in a Topeka hospital where he was readmitted April 25. He had emphysema. He was born Feb. 21, 1914, at Emmett where he spent most of his life before he moved to Rossville in 1947. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. He was a farmer. He was married to Elizabeth Mattan, Nov. 21, 1935, at Emmett. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Moylan, Council Grove, and Mrs. Betty Marney, Rossville; a brother, Leo Tholl, Emmett; and eight 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. Marvs. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 10356 |  | Obituary- Tholl, Eugene 2 Eugene Tholl Eugene F. Tholl, 58, Rossville, died Sunday afternoon in a Topeka hospital where he was readmitted April 25. He had emphysema. He was born Feb. 21, 1914, at Emmett where he spent most of his life before he moved to Rossville in 1947. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. He was a farmer. He was married to Elizabeth Mattan, Nov. 21, 1935, at Emmett. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Moylan, Council Grove, and Mrs. Betty Marney, Rossville; a brother, Leo Tholl, Emmett; and eight 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. Marvs. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Eugene Tholl Eugene F. Tholl, 58, Rossville, died Sunday afternoon in a Topeka hospital where he was readmitted April 25. He had emphysema. He was born Feb. 21, 1914, at Emmett where he spent most of his life before he moved to Rossville in 1947. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. He was a farmer. He was married to Elizabeth Mattan, Nov. 21, 1935, at Emmett. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Moylan, Council Grove, and Mrs. Betty Marney, Rossville; a brother, Leo Tholl, Emmett; and eight 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. Marvs. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 10357 |  | Obituary- Tholl, Frank Frank Tholl Killed In Tractor Truck Accident Frank S. Tholl, 77, St, Marys, died Monday from injuries received in a tractor-truck accident near St. Marys. Mr. Tholl was born Aug. 27, 1887 at Hanover. He farmed all his life. He resided in Emmett until 1962 and had lived in St. Marys since. Mr. Tholl and his wife Liddie celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in February. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He is survived by his wife, of the home; two sons, Eugene F. Tholl, Rossville, Leo G„ Tholl of Emmett; one sister, Mrs. Katie Schmelzle, Seneca; two brothers, Thomas Tholl, Atchison and Peter Tholl, Topeka; six grand children, and six great-grandchildren. Requiem high mass was sung at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rev. Edward Thro, S.J. officiated. Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. Frank S. Tholl of St. Marys was killed Monday afternoon about two miles west of St. Marys when a semitruck hit his tractor on Highway 24. It was reported both were traveling in the same direction, going east, when the accident happened. The truck loaded with wheat overturned in the ditch and the driver escaped injury. Tholl was thrown from the tractor and the lister he was pulling ran over him. | |
| 10358 |  | Obituary- Tholl, Leo and Tholl, Lois Car accident kills couple, 3 others hurt A Maple Hill couple was killed and three persons were hurt in a head-on collision on a county road north of Maple Hill Saturday night, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. Leo G. Tholl, 51, and his wife, Lois Tholl, 46, who lived at Emmett many years before they moved to Maple Hill about four months ago, were killed in the crash. The injured were identified as Nathaniel Ray Willingham, 46, and Dennis Bennett, 18, both of Rossville, and Lori Lundin, 17, Route 1, Silver Lake. Willingham suffered a broken pelvis, a broken kneecap, and numerous cuts and was listed in satisfactory condition Sunday by officials at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, where he underwent surgery early Sunday. The two teenagers had minor injuries and were not admitted to the hospital. Patrolmen said the 1971 Chevrolet Vega driven by Leo Tholl was southbound and the 1969 Pontiac sedan driven by Willingham was northbound When they collided on the Maple Hill road less than a half-mile north of the Kansas River bridge in Shawnee County. Officers said the Pontiac was left of the center of the road as the driver had pulled out in an apparent attempt to pass a pickup truck. Tholl and his wife, who were en route home after visiting relatives nearby, Were alone in their car. Tholl was a weight officer for the State of Kansas and also worked as a security guard at the Jeffrey Energy Center north of St. Marys. Leo G. Tholl was born May 16, 1926, at Emmett. Mrs. Tholl, the former Lois Joan Blair, was born March 20,1931, in Topeka. They were married May 5, 1949, in Topeka. They were members of the United Methodist Church at Emmett. Their survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Linda J. Heslet, Rossville, Mrs. Roxey Fulmer, Belvue, and Tammie Tholl and Maxine Tholl, both at home; and two grandsons. Mrs. Tholl also is survived by a step¬mother, Mrs. Beulah Blair, 143 Louise; a half-sister, Mrs. Norma Kilt, Maple Hill; and a half-brother, Melvin Blair, address unavailable. Double services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka, Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10359 |  | Obituary- Tholl, Liddie Mrs. Liddie Tholl ST. MARYS - Mrs. Liddie Tholl, 78, St. Marys, died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital where she had been a patient for about a week. She was born Feb. 11, 1893, at Westphalia. She was married to Frank Tholl Feb. 19, 1912, at Westphalia. He died in 1965. Mrs. Tholl had lived in Emmett most of her life, moving to St. Marys nine years ago. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Survivors include two sons, Eugene Tholl, Rossville, and Leo Tholl, Emmett; two brothers, Clarence Brees, 318 Grattan, Topeka, and William Brees, Emmett; two sisters, Mrs. Letha Bishop, Havensville, and Mrs. Ora Evans, Chatsworth, Calif.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. [From 9 Dec 1971] | |
| 10360 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Adolphus H. Adolphus Howerton ”Tom" Thomas SILVER LAKE- Adolphus Howerton "Tom" Thomas, 76, Silver Lake, died Thursday, Nov. 9,2006, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. He was born Oct. 16, 1930, in Topeka, the son of Adolphus Johnson and Mabel May (Howerton) Thomas. Tom graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1948. He farmed in the Silver Lake and Rossville area until he retired in 1991. He enjoyed working on antique tractors and engines and his Model T Ford. He was a member of the Silver Lake United Methodist Church and the Antique Automobile Club of America, Topeka Region. For many years he served on the Silver Lake Drainage District and was the current president. He was a 50 year member, Past Master, and current Secretary of Lake Lodge # 50, A.F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles F. Thomas, on March 1, 2006. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law: Louise A. and Dallas Todd of Carmel, Indiana; a sister-in-law: Nancy Thomas of Silver Lake; and 8 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Lake Lodge # 50, A.F. & A.M. will conduct Masonic Services at Silver Lake Cemetery. Tom will lie in state after 1:00 p.m., Sunday, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence, where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Lodge # 50, A.F. & A.M., 100 Beaubein, Silver Lake, KS 66539 or Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66608-1809. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.penwellGabel.com. | |
| 10361 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Adolphus J. A. J. THOMAS Services for Adolphus Johnson Thomas, 63, were at 2 p. m. Monday in the Silver Lake Methodist Church, with burial in Silver Lake Cemetery. He died Thursday in a Kansas City hospital. Mr. Thomas was born March 26, 1899 in Silver Lake and lived in the community all his life. He attended Washburn and Kansas State Universities. Mr. Thomas was an organizer of the Silver Lake Drainage District and a director of the district a number of years. He was a member of the Silver Lake Methodist Church, Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, and the American Legion. Survivors include his widow, Mabel, at home; two sons, Adolphus H. and Charles, both of Silver Lake, and a daughter, Mrs. Louise A. Todd, Denver. | |
| 10362 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Alice Mrs. Alice T. Thomas Mrs. Alice Tatman Thomas, 92, resident of Shawnee County 86 years died early Friday morning in a Topeka hospital. She was the wife of Albert Thomas, 215 East Tenth. Mrs. Thomas was born April 23, 1858, in Milton, Iowa, came to Kansas in 1865 and settled at Rossville. She made her home in that community until she and Mr. Thomas moved to Topeka 25 years ago. She was a member of the Potwin Presbyterian church and the Royal Neighbors at Rossville. Besides her husband she is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary and burial was in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 10363 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Charles Frank Charles Thomas Dead Charles F. Thomas aged 53 years died at his home here yesterday morning. The cause of his death was Bright's disease. Mr. Thomas has been confined to his home for several months and his death was not unexpected. Funeral services were held from the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the sermon being preached by Rev. F.S. Eastman of the United Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Benson cemetery. Charles Frank Thomas was born in Crawfordsville, Ind. February 14, 1861, and while a boy removed with his parents to Kansas where at the age of 19 he was married to Miss Anna Wheeler. To this union three children were born. Jennie, Joseph E., deceased and Robert S. Mr. Thomas had been troubled with Bright's disease for several years and in 1920 removed from Kansas to Washington in the hope that the change of climate would improve his health. He had lived at Everett, Oak Harbor and Puyallup before coming to Prosser about a year ago. Mr. Thomas has been confined to the home since October and the end came peacefully yesterday morning. Mr. Thomas was a loving father, a good husband and a faithful friend and will be greatly missed in the town and community. The family has the sympathy of all. --Prosser Press. Mr. Thomas will be remembered by many peo0ple of Rossville and vicinity as he lived west of Rossville at different times for ten years, leaving this vicinity about 6 years ago. During the flood he occupied the old Ben Higginbotham place southwest of Rossville. He lived at different times also on the farm just north of Joe Parr's farm and on the old DuClause farm. | |
| 10364 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Charles Frederick Charles Frederick Thomas Charles Frederick Thomas, 73, Silver Lake, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born June 7, 1932, in Topeka, the son of Adolphus J. and Mabel M. (Howerton) Thomas. Charles was raised in the Silver Lake community. In 1954 he graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics. While at K.S.U. he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Alpha Zeta, and the Livestock Judging Team. He farmed in the Silver Lake and Rossville area. Charles was an active member in his church and community. At the Silver Lake United Methodist Church he was a member, a trustee, and served on the building committee. For 8 years he served on the Board of Education for U.S.D. 372. Currently, he served on the Board of Directors for Silver Lake Bank. Other memberships include the Kansas Livestock Association; Lake Lodge # 50, A.F. & A.M.; the K.S.U. Alumni Association; and K.S.U. President’s Club. He was married to Nancy Lou Smith on Aug. 2,1959, in Bonner Springs, KS. Surviving are his wife, Nancy, of the home; a daughter: Diannah Harrison of Manhattan; 3 sons: Arthur Thomas of Rossville, and Alan Thomas and Bruce Thomas both of Silver Lake; a brother: Adolphus H. "Tom" Thomas of Silver Lake; a sister: Louise A. Todd of Carmel, IN; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 6, 2006, at Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Charles will lie in state after 12:00 noon, Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188; Silver Lake, KS 66539. | |
| 10365 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Delbert Dell Thomas DELIA - Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton for Dell C. Thomas, 89, Delia, who died Friday in a St. Marys rest home where he had been since July. He was born Aug. 15, 1882, at Mandeville, Mo., and lived in the Delia community since 1933. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a farmer and carpenter before he retired. His wife, Mrs. Pearl Thomas, died in 1961. A niece, Mrs. Eva Dougherty, Bogard, Mo., survives. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. | |
| 10366 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Fern Mrs. Clarence Hahn received a message Monday from Harrison, Ohio, telling of the death of her sister Miss Fern Thomas. The Thomas family are former residents of the Silver Lake community and moved to Harrison, Ohio last fall. | |
| 10367 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Kenneth 1 Kenneth R. Thomas Kenneth Roland “Knod No Skuk” Thomas, 66, Delia, died Monday, June 9,1997, at his home. Mr. Thomas worked in con-struction in the Topeka area. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He was born March 31,1931, in Jackson County, the son of Charles K. and Lillian C. Shopteese Thomas. He was adopted by Erma Pequano and Andy Mitchell. He was a lifelong resident of the Delia community. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Prairie Band of the Potawatomi Tribe and part of the Kickapoo Tribe. He was a member of Post No. 410 of the American Legion and was a spiritual leader in the Indian Drum Religion. Survivors include his adoptive parents, Erma Pequano and Andy Mitchell, Mayetta; two sisters, Etheleene Chenault, Topeka, and La Veda Wahweotten, Hoyt; and five brothers. Marlin Thomas, Charles Thomas and Melvin Thomas, all of Delia, Dale Thomas, Brimley, Mich., and Bob Hubbard, Lecompton. Drum services were Thursday evening at the Dance Ground west of Mayetta. Burial was in the Dance Ground Cemetery, under direction of Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. | |
| 10368 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Kenneth 2 Kenneth R. Thomas DELIA — Kenneth Roland "Knod No Skuk" Thomas, 66, Delia, died Monday, June 9, 1997, at his home. Mr. Thomas worked in construction in the Topeka area. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He was born March 31,1931, in Jackson County, the son of Charles K. and Lillian C. Shopteese Thomas. He was adopted by Erma Pequano and Andy Mitchell. He was a lifelong resident of the Delia community. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Prairie Band of the Potawatomi Tribe and part of the Kickapoo Tribe. He also was a member of Post No. 410 of the American Legion and he was a spiritual leader in the Indian Drum Religion. Survivors include his adoptive parents, Erma Pequano and Andy Mitchell, Mayetta; two sisters, Etheleene Chenault, Topeka, and LaVeda Wahweotten, Hoyt; and five brothers, Marlin Thomas, Charles Thomas and Melvin Thomas, all of Delia, Dale Thomas, Brimley, Mich., and Bob Hubbard, Lecompton. Drum services will be Thursday evening at the Danceground west of Mayetta. Burial will be Friday afternoon at the Danceground Cemetery. Mr. Thomas will lie in state until 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton and after 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Danceground Building. | |
| 10369 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Laura L. Laura L. Thomas, 68, of Topeka passed away on March 2, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born July 30, 1947 in Rossville, Kansas the daughter of Gerald Van Vleck and Luella Beck Van Vleck. She attended Rossville schools. During high school she moved to Topeka and lived with her aunt and graduated from Highland Park High School. She enjoyed playing bingo at Post 400 and the lottery, fishing and Coca-Cola. She also enjoyed hanging out at Walmart. Laura was a devoted mom and grandma. She just loved everybody. She also enjoyed watching old episodes of Gunsmoke. Survivors include her husband, Albert Christian of Topeka; two children, Jeff Lance Thomas (fiance Angelica) of Topeka and Korinna Osipovitich and husband Jerry of Overbrook; brother, Clifford Van Vleck, sister, Mary Kay Neidfelt, Wamego; grandchildren, Casey, Jeffrey, Isiah, Iluvani, Angel, Brenda, Monica, Austin, Alexander and Cheyanne; step¬daughters, Kellie Thompson of Ionia, Michigan and Christina Christian of Bay City, Michigan. She was preceded in death by Parker, Charles, and Richard Van Vleck. Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2016 at Davidson Funeral Home with Pastor [sic] John Cross officiating. | |
| 10370 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Lillian Lillian “Ah-Quap-Ko” Thomas DELIA – Lillian “Ah-Quap-Ko” C. Thomas, 82, Delia, died Sunday at a Holton hospital. She was born April 25, 1898, at Delia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Shopteese. She spent most of her life in Delia and was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Etheleene Chenault, 602 W. 7th, Topeka, and Mrs. LaVeda Wahweotten, Hoyt; five sons, Melvin Thomas, Kenneth Thomas, and Marlin Thomas, all of Delia, Dale Thomas, Raco, Mich., and Charles Thomas, 602 W. 7th, Topeka; a brother, Simon Shopteese, Mayetta; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Drum services will be Tuesday evening at the community hall, Mayetta. Burial will be Wednesday afternoon at Dance Ground Cemetery, Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10371 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Marlin Marlin C. "Keah" Thomas DELIA - Marlin C. “Keah” Thomas, 67, Delia, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at St. Francis Health Center in Topeka. Mr. Thomas was a retired carpenter and had worked for several years as maintenance supervisor for the Prairie Band Nation Reservation. He was a veteran of the Navy and served two tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation and the Drum Religion. Survivors include a sister, LeVeda Wahweotten, Hoyt; brothers, Dale “Nowatin" Thomas, Brimley, Mich., Charles “Babe” Thomas, Delia, Melvin Thomas, Topeka, Bob Hubbard, Lawrence, and John Pewamo, Hoyt; his father, Andy Mitchell; and 24 nieces and nephews Drum Services will be Friday evening at the Danceground on the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation Reservation, southwest of Mayetta. Burial will be Saturday morning at the Danceground Cemetery, also southwest of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10372 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Mary 1 SM native dies while visiting here Mrs. Mary Thomas of Stockton who has been visiting with her brother, John Pearl in St. Marys, and with her sister, Miss Rose Pearl, Topeka, the past few weeks, died about two hours after arrival at a Topeka hospital Friday. Mrs. Thomas suffered a heart attack while visiting with relatives here. She was born May 30, 1894, at St. Marys where she spent her early life. She lived east of Woodston in Rooks County from 1917 until 1959, when she moved into Stockton. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church at Stockton and the Altar Society of the church. She was married to George Thomas in 1917, who preceded her in death, February of 1959. Survivors include a son: Phillip Thomas, rural Woodston; a step-son, George Leo Thomas, of Seattle, Wash.; a sister: Miss Rose Pearl, Topeka; two brothers: John Pearl of St. Marys, and James Pearl of Greenville, Mich.; and a grandson, John Thomas, of Manhattan. Services were held Monday from St. Thomas Church, Stockton, with interment made at Osborne. | |
| 10373 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Rosemary THOMAS BABY DIES Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Meets Death After Suffering with Pneumonia. Rosemary Genevieve, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomas departed this life Jan. 15, 1921, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Pearl after an illness of fifteen days with pneumonia. She was born at Woodston, Kansas, October 19, 1919. Her funeral took place from the Immaculate Conception Church on Monday at ten o’clock after which the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Calvary cemetery. The pall-bearers were Joseph Reding, Vincent Reding, Leo Verschelden and Vincent Heim. The honorary pall-bearers were Loretta Verschelden, Louise Halleck, Genevieve Doyle anti Monica Koppes. The out of town relatives present for the funeral were: Harold Thomas, Beloit, Kansas, James Pearl, Herington, Kansas, Fred Consodine, Alton, Kansas, and Catherine Halleron of Denver Colo. | |
| 10374 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Wayne 1 Wayne Gene Thomas SILVER LAKE — Wayne Gene Thomas, 67, Silver Lake, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 1995, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Thomas worked in the store planning division of Fleming Inc. for 26 years before he retired in 1986. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was born June 19, 1928, at Arkansas City, the son of Harvey Randolph and Letha Belle Cauthon Thomas. He had lived in the Silver Lake area since 1957. Mr. Thomas was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville and he attended Silver Lake United Methodist Church. He was married to Bonnie L. DeGraff on June 17, 1952, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, Charles "Randy” Thomas, Auburn, James Thomas and Steve Thomas, both of Rossville, and Justin Thomas, Andover; two daughters, Jeanie Thomas, Centralia, and Lisa Trammel, Silver Lake; his mother, Letha Thomas, Arkansas City; a brother, Charles Thomas, Mission; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Parker-Price Mortuary at Topeka. Burial with military graveside honors conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Thomas will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. | |
| 10375 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Wayne 2 Wayne G. Thomas Wayne Gene Thomas, 67, Silver Lake, died Thursday, December 28,1995, at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Topeka. He was born June 19,1928, in Arkansas City, Ks., the son of Harvey Randolph and Letha Belle Cauthon Thomas. He moved to the Topeka/Silver Lake area in 1957. Mr. Thomas served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked in the Store Planning Division of Fleming, Inc. for 26 years before retiring in 1986. He attended the Silver Lake United Methodist Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion at Rossville. June 17, 1952, he was united in marriage to Bonnie L. DeGraff at Topeka. She survives. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Arlene Wilson, who died in 1953. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Charles “Randy” Thomas, Auburn, James Thomas and Steve Thomas, both of Rossville, and Justin Thomas, Andover; two daughters, Jeanie Thomas, Centralia, and Lisa Tram¬mel, Silver Lake; his mother, Letha Thomas, Arkansas City; a brother, Charles Thomas, Mission; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family received friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Friday evening at Parker-Price Mortuary. His funeral service was at 1:00 Saturday at the mortuary. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery, with military graveside honors by Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion. | |
| 10376 |  | Obituary- Thomas, Williamette Mrs. Willamette Thomas Services were at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Christian Church in Enid, Okla. For Mrs. Williamette Thomas, 62, Enid, who was dead on arrival August 30, 1975 at an Enid hospital. Mrs. Thomas had been ill with cancer for four months. She was born September 15, 1912, in Beloit, Ks. and moved to Rossville with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Pete Navarre, who owned the “Rossville Reporter”, when she was a child. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Manhattan Bible College. She was employed as a teller in an Enid bank. She was a member of the Central Christian Church in Enid, the Business Professional Women’s Guild of the church, and was past president of the Enid Business and Professional Women’s Club. She also was a member of the hospital auxiliary at Bass Baptist Memorial Hospital in Enid. She was married to Cecil K. Thomas in 1932 at Valley Falls, Ks. They lived in Topeka several years before moving to Enid in 1944. Mr. Thomas preceded her in death in 1961. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Peggy) Plantamura, West Longbranch, N.J. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid under direction of the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home. Mrs. Joyce Brennan, Rossville, attended the funeral services. Williamette Thomas ENID, Okla – Services were held today at the Central Christian Church here for Mrs. Williamette Thomas, 62, Enid, who was dead on arrival Aug. 30 at an Enid hospital. Mrs. Thomas had been ill with cancer for four months. She was born Sept. 15, 1912, in Beloit, Kan., and moved to Rossville with her parents when she was a child. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Manhattan Bible College. She was employed as a teller in an Enid bank. She was a member of the Central Christian Church in Enid, the Business Professional Women’s guild of the church and was past president of the Enid Business and Professional Women’s Club. She also was a member of the hospital auxiliary at Bass Baptist Memorial Hospital in Enid. She was married to Cecil K. Thomas in 1932 at Valley Falls, Kan. They lived in Topeka several years before moving to Enid in 1944. Mr. Thomas preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Joseph Peggy Plantamura, West Longbranch, N.J. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid. The Henninger- Allen Funeral Home at Enis was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made either to the Central Christian Church at Enid or to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Cancer Division, and sent in care of the funeral home, Box 507, Enid Okla. 73701 | |
| 10377 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Alta Mrs. Alta Thompson Mrs. Alta Thompson, 88, died Tuesday at her home north of Delia. She was born April 18, 1878 at Abilene and spent most of her life in the Delia community. She was. a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. She was married to Nels Thompson of Delia March 6, 1899. He died August 13, 1962. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Stella Herrington, Silver Lake, Ina Thompson, Topeka, and Mrs. Emma Bowers and Mrs. Christina Bowers, both of Delia; a brother, Lin Keller, Delia; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Worthington, Rawlins, Wyo.; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial will be in Adrian Cemetery north of Delia. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10378 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Arthur 1944 Lieut. Arthur Thompson, 26, killed in an air crash at San Francisco January 2 will be giving military funeral services from the Presbyterian Church at Delia Sunday afternoon. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Thompson. | |
| 10379 |  | Obituary- Thompson, C.D. 1 DONALD THOMPSON C.D. “Donald” Thompson, 64, Delia, died Tuesday, May 27, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Thompson was a farmer and was a receiving clerk at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka before he retired in 1983. He was born October 28, 1921, at Delia, the son of Chris E. and Maude Fleming Thompson. He spent his life in the Delia and Rossville areas. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia and was an elder at the church. He was a member of Local No. 307 of United Rubber Workers of America, and the cemetery boards of Adrian, Cross Creek and Mount Olive cemeteries in Adrian Township in Jackson County. He also was treasurer of Jackson County Rural Water District No. 2. He was married to Vena Countryman September 11, 1945, at Lyndon. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Janet S. Mulanax, Topeka; a son, Donald R. Thompson, Topeka; his mother, Mrs. Maude Thompson, Delia; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and 10 step- great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Friday in the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial was in Adrian Cemetery, north of Delia. Relatives and friends met from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia. | |
| 10380 |  | Obituary- Thompson, C.D. 2 Thompson C.D. “Donaid” Thompson, 64, Delia, died Tuesday, May 27, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Thompson was a farmer and was a receiving clerk at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., in Topeka before he retired in 1983. He was born Oct. 28, 1921, at Delia, the son of Chris E. and Maude Fleming Thompson. He spent his life in the Delia and Rossville area. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia and was an elder at the church. He was a member of Local No. 307 of United Rubber Workers of America and the cemetery board of Adrian, Cross Creek and Mount Olive cemeteries in Adrian Township in Jackson County. He also was treasurer of Jackson County Rural Water District No. 2. He was married to Vena Countryman Sept. 11, 1945, at Lyndon. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Janet S. Mulanax, Topeka; a son, Donald R. Thompson, Topeka; his mother, Mrs. Maude Thompson, Delia; and four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial will be in Adrian Cemetery north of Delia. Mr. Thompson will lie in state Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday. He later will lie in state an hour before service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Thanks to relatives, neighbors and friends for all the prayers and concerns shown to us during the, loss of our loved one. Thanks to the quilters who stayed with Maude, our neighbors who came to help. To Mike and the ambulance crew. To Reverend Adair and the people at St. Francis. To the friends who came to the hospital to be with us. A special thanks to Christina Bowers. Thanks for the food brought to the house and the funeral dinner. To the crew who was responsible for serving the dinner and the work that goes along with it. Thanks for the memorial contributions and the flowers. The cards and visits have been a great help. Thanks to the neighbors who have helped with the cattle and other acts of kindness shown. — Vena Thompson, Maude Thomp¬son, Mr. and Mrs. Irvan Mulanax and Gary, Janie and Chris, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson and Brian. | |
| 10381 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Carolyn 1 Carolyn Jeannine Thompson, 89, of St. Mary’s and formerly of rural Topeka, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the St. Marys Manor. Jeannine was born on December 17, 1935 in Rossville, KS the oldest daughter of six children to Joe and Donic (Patton) Parr. She attended local schools and graduated from Rossville High School in 1953. Jeannine married Calvin D. Crow in June of 1953 and they were blessed with 4 children; they were later divorced. Later, she married Charles “Ed” Thompson in 1969 in Topeka. This blended union included Ed’s children, Bernie, Lori and Tangela. Jeannine retired from the State of Kansas in 1998, working in Data Entry. Jeannine was a member of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe. She loved crafts, crocheting, and spending countless hours gardening and enjoying her grandchildren’s company. She also enjoyed attending Ed’s many performances with his country western band. Jeannine is survived by her children, Donola (Doug) Fairbanks, Debra (Aaron) Sebring, and Denise (Tim) Hersh; stepchildren, Bernie and Tangela Thompson; grandchildren, Holly (Jeff) Wehner, Melody Baker, Brad (Beth) Fairbanks, Ryan (Melissa) Fairbanks, Nicole (Ben) Long, Amanda Crow, Shannon (Shane) Price, Ashley (Todd) Sage, Josh Hersh, Shelby (Dan) Dellaporta, Brian Thompson, Brent Thompson, Dustin Jones, Logan Crow and Abby Hersh. She had 16 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Joleen Parr and brother, David Parr, and sisters-in-law, Carol Parr Fair and Elizabeth Parr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her ex-husband, Calvin Crow and former husband, Ed Thompson, three brothers, Thane Parr, Larry Parr, and Clyde Parr, her son, Doug Crow, step-daughter, Lori Davis, granddaughter Janelle Barber and great-granddaughter Grace Long. A funeral service for Jeannine will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 18 at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St. in St. Marys; a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Activity Fund and may be left in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 10382 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Carolyn 2 See File #1 for full transcription | |
| 10383 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Charles E. Charles Thompson February 7, 1938 — June 18, 2021 Charles E. (Ed) Thompson, 83, passed away Friday June 18, 2021, at a Topeka hospital. Ed was born at home in rural Shawnee County on February 7, 1938, to his late parents Charley & Alta Briggs Thompson. Ed was a 1956 graduate of Rossville High School. He worked in partnership with his dad and his brother, Bill, for their family company, Thompson Construction. building ponds and terraces. He then worked for the City of Topeka Street Department and retired from Dover Township after many years of service. Ed loved country western music and formed the band “Ed Thompson and the Rovin Ramblers” with his brother Bill and backup musicians. They performed in most of the dance halls and clubs in the local area for years. He later formed the “Ed Thompson Band”. He is preceded in death by his daughter Lori Jean Thompson Davis, granddaughter Janelle Barber and great-granddaughter Grace Long. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Jeannine Thompson of the home. Other survivors include a brother, William “Bill” Thompson (Dorothy); his son Bernard “Bernie” Thompson, a daughter Tangela Thompson; his stepchildren, Donola Fairbanks (Doug); Debra Sebring (Aaron), Doug Crow (Dusty), and Denise Hersh (Tim); Ed is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to TARC and sent in care of the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 28, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will follow in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10384 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Donald 1 Donald R. Thompson Donald R. Thompson, 40, Delia, died Thursday, July 19, 1989, at a Kansas City, Ks., medical center of complications from a bone marrow transplant. He had cancer. Mr. Thompson was a nursing assistant at Colmery-O'Neil Medical Center in Topeka. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, having served from 1968 to 1974. He was born October 24,1948, in Topeka, the son of Christopher Donald "Don" and Vena M. Countryman Thompson. He lived most of his life in Delia. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Survivors include a son, Brian Thompson, at home; his mother, Mrs. Vena Thompson, Delia; a sister, Janet Mulanax, Topeka; a grandmother, Mrs. Maude Thompson, Rossville; two nephews and one niece. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial with a flag folding ceremony conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion of Ross-ville was in Adrian Cemetery northwest of Delia. Casket bearers were Matthew Foster, Kenneth Yocum, Gary Yocum, Steven Barrett, Wayne Davis, Michael Munro, and William Mitchell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Donald Thompson DELIA – Donald Thompson, 40, Delia, died Thursday, July 19, 1989, at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center. He had cancer. Arrangements are pending at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Thompson Donald R. Thompson, 40, Delia died Thursday, July 19, 1989, at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center or complications from a bone marrow transplant. Mr. Thompson was a nursing assistant at Colmery-O’Neil Medical Center in Topeka. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War having served from 1968 to 1974. He was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Christopher Donald "Don" and Vena M. Countryman Thompson. He lived most of his life in Delia. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Survivors include a son, Brian Thompson, at home; his mother, Mrs. Vena Thompson, Delia; a sister, Janet Mulanax, Topeka; and a grandmother, Mrs. Maude Thompson, Rossville; two nephews and a niece. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial with a flag folding ceremony conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion of Rossville was in Adrian Cemetery northwest of Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10385 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Donald 2 Donald R. Thompson DELIA — Donald R. Thompson, 40, Delia, died Thursday, July 19, 1989, at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center of complications from a bone marrow transplant. Mr. Thompson was a nursing assistant at Colmery-O’Neil Medical Center in Topeka. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, having served from 1968 to 1974. He was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Christopher Donald “Don” and Vena M. Countryman Thompson. He lived most of his life in Delia. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Survivors include a son, Brian Thompson, at home; his mother, Mrs. Vena Thompson, Delia; a sister, Janet Mulanax, Topeka; and a grandmother, Mrs. Maude Thompson, Rossville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial with a flag folding ceremony conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion of Rossville will be in Adrian Cemetery northwest of Delia. Mr. Thompson will lie in state after 9 a.m. today at Verschelden Funeral home in St. Marys, then an hour before service time Saturday at the church. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10386 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Eleanor 1 Eleanor Thompson ROSSVILLE — Eleanor M. Thompson, 95, Rossville, died Thursday, March 7,2002, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Thompson was a dietitian for the Delia Grade School for many years and had been a cook at St. Marys Manor. She also served as Delia city treasurer and she worked on the election board for many years. She was born Jan. 12,1907, in Delia, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Cantor Simecka. She graduated from Delia High School in 1925. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. She married Curtis Alfred Thompson on Sept. 29,1929. He died July 12,1961. Mrs. Thompson also was preceded in death by a grandson, Dennis Holcomb, on March 25,1969. Survivors include two sons, Marvin Thompson and Nels Thompson, both of Topeka; three daughters, Arlene Looker, Topeka, Vivian Bartello, Marro Bay, Calif., and Neysa Porter, Mason, N.H.: a brother, Ben Simecka, Silver Lake; a sister. Josephine Constant, Topeka; 16 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Manor and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10387 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Eleanor 2 Eleanor Thompson Eleanor M. Thompson, 95, Rossville, died Thursday, March 7, 2002, at Rossville Valley Manor where she had lived the past 13 years. She was born January 12,1907, in Delia, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Cantor Simecka. She lived all of her life in the Delia and Rossville communities. She was reared in the Delia community and was graduated from Delia High School in 1925. She was a dietician for the Delia Grade School for many years and had also been a cook at the St. Marys Manor. She served as the Delia City Treasurer and worked on the election board for many years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia. On September 29, 1928, she married Curtis Alfred Thompson. He died July 12, 1961. A grandson, Dennis Holcomb, died March 25, 1996. She was also preceded in death by sisters Loretta Dodds and Leona Paulini, and brothers Art Simecka, Raphael Simecka, and Leo Simecka. Survivors include two sons, Marvin Thompson and Nels Thompson, both of Topeka; three daughters, Arlene Looker, Topeka, Vivian Bartello, Morro Bay, CA, and Neysa Porter, Mason, NH; a brother, Ben Simecka, Silver Lake; a sister, Josephine Constant, Topeka; 16 grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Her service wass at 10 a.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. There was a prayer service at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Valley Manor and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10388 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Elizabeth Elizabeth Thompson Mrs. Elizabeth H. Thompson, 74, 515 Horne, died Tuesday in a Topeka convalescent center. She had been ill several years. She was born Aug. 22,1899, at Amsterdam, Holland, and lived at Lincoln, Neb., before she moved to Topeka in 1953. She lived at 3411 Plass until 1968. She attended First Presbyterian Church. Her husband, Mahlon Thompson, died June 22,1968. Survivors include a son, Mahlon B. Thompson Jr., Milwaukee, Wis.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lou Sittler, New York, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial con-tributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10389 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Ella Thursday, July 11, 1957 Obituaries MRS. ELLA THOMPSON Mrs. Ella Lucretia Thompson, daughter of Alfred and Celestia Keller, was born June 16, 1832, at Phillipsburg, Kansas. She died July 8, 1957, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She came to the Delia community with her parents at the age of twelve and had made her home there since that time. She was a member of the United Brethern [sic] Church. She was married to Ludvig S. Thompson on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1903. Her husband preceded Tier in death January 7, 1957. One son, Lt. Arthur H. Thompson, gave his life in the service of his country January 2, 1944. She is survived by three daughters and five sons, Mrs. Cecile Zlatnik of Delia; Mrs. Rosa Fuller, Thermal, California; Mrs. Ella Fuller, Coachella, California; Dr. Layton Thompson, Bozeman, Montana; Sivert and Alfred Thompson of Orange, California; Eugene and Maurice Thompson of Topeka; seventeen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two sisters, Mrs. Alta Thompson of Delia; Mrs. Lillie Worthington of Rawlins, Wyoming. Three brothers, John and Lynn Keller of Delia; Levi Keller of Rossville. A host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at 10:30 am Wednesday, July 10, at the Delia Presbyterian church. The Rev. Don Evans of Topeka conducted the services. Mrs. Don Berkey of Rossville sang Sometime, Somewhere, Well Understand and The Lord's Prayer accompanied by Mrs. William Hill of Rossville. | |
| 10390 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Ella 2 Mrs. Ella Thompson Mrs. Ella Thompson, 75, of Delia died Monday night in a Topeka hospital. She was born June 16, 1882 at Pillsburgh, Ks and had lived in the Delia community 63 years. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. Her husband Ludwig Thompson died last January. She is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Cecile Zlatnik, Delia, Mrs. Ella Fuller, Coachella, Calif., Mrs. Rosa Fuller, Thermal Calif.; five sons; Dr. Layton Thompson, Bozeman, Mont., Sivert and Alfred Thompson both of Orange, Calif., Eugene and Samuel M. Thompson, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Thompson, Delia, and Mrs. Lillie Worthington, Rawlins Wyo.; and three brothers, John and Lindsey Keller both of Delia and Levi Keller, Rossville. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday at the Delia Presbyterian Church with burial in Delia Cemetery. Hurley Funeral Home of Rossville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10391 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Eugene Eugene A. Thompson Eugene A. Thompson, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2007 at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1919 in Delia, the son of Ludvig S. and Ella L. Keller Thompson. He graduated from Delia High School in 1937 and attended Stricklers Business College in Topeka. He was employed as a statistical clerk for the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center for 30 years before retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Survivors include one brother, Samuel M. Thompson of Rossville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews whom he was very fond of. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow in Delia Cemetery. Eugene will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to Delia Cemetery c/o John Nitsch, 610 Washington, Delia, KS 66418. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 10392 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Evelyn Evelyn Marie Thompson October 31, 1936 - May 6, 2021 Evelyn Thompson (nee Kovar) Died peacefully May 6, 2021 at the age of 84 years old. Beloved wife of the late Mahlon Thompson Jr. Dear mother of the late Barbara Bielicki and mother-in-law of David Bielicki of Belgium and Katherine (David) Eurich of Bayside. Preceded in death by her siblings Earl (Disca Ann) Kovar, Betty Kovar and Agnes (Robert) Rafferty. Further survived by 4 grandchildren; Johnathan Bielicki, Christopher Bielicki, August Eurich and Anastasia Eurich; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Evelyn grew up on a farm in Rossville, Kansas and was truly an educator at heart. She was ahead of her time as a woman in both science and education, earning her bachelor's degree in Biological and Physical Science in 1958 and her masters degree in science in 1963, both from Emporia State University. She married Mahlon, the love of her life and also an educator, in 1965. After moving to the Milwaukee area in 1966 she taught at a number of institutions, including spending many years teaching Anatomy and Physiology to nursing students at Milwaukee Area Technical College. She also taught high school students as a science lab instructor for over 20 years at Pius XI high school until she retired in 1996. The number of lives that she touched through her teaching is countless and is something she took pride in during her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking road trips across the United States. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Visitation on Wednesday, May 19th at Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, 10280 N. Pt. Washington Rd., Mequon from 4-6pm. Private burial at Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to The Gathering of Southeast Wisconsin in Evelyn's name. | |
| 10393 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Gloria 1 Gloria C. Thompson WILLARD — Gloria C. Thompson, 64, Willard, died Sunday, May 26, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Thompson was a licensed practical nurse. She had worked at Smithville-Spellman Memorial Hospital and the Geriatric Unit, both at Smithville, Mo., and the Doctors Clinic at Platte City, Mo. She was born Nov. 24, 1931, at Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Alden L. and Anna K. Sharp Campbell. She was graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1949 and had lived at Willard since July 1981. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Rossville Christian Church and the Ladies Quilting Group at the church. She also was a member of the Rossville Literary and Music Circle and a past member of the Silver Lake Community Choir. She also was a member of the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville, and she had been active in scouting in Missouri. She married Guy O. Thompson Jr. on Aug. 26, 1949, at Ottawa. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Charlene Ashley, Nevada, Mo.; three sons, Edward Lee Thompson, Salt Lake City, Ronald D. Thompson, Smithville, Mo., and Jeffrey A. Thompson, Memphis, Tenn.; a sister, Janeane Butterfield, Overland Park;17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Catie Thompson. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson will lie in state after 2 p.m. Thursday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10394 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Gloria 2 Gloria C. Thompson Gloria C. Thompson, 64, Willard, died Sunday, May 26, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born November 24, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Alden L. and Anna K. Sharp Campbell. She lived in the Willard com-munity since July 1,1981. She grew up in Gashland (Kansas City North) and was graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1949. Mrs. Thompson was an L.P.N. at Smithville- Spellman Memorial Hospital in Smithville, MO. She worked for the Doctors’ Clinic in Platte City, MO, and at the geriatric unit in Smithville, MO. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, Rossville, and the ladies quilting group at the church, the Rossville Literary and Music Circle, auxiliary of the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the Rossville American Legion, and a past member of the Silver Lake Community choir. She was active in scouting in Missouri. She was married to Guy O. Thompson, Jr., on August 26,1949 at Ottawa. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Catie Thompson. Other survivors include three sons, Edward Lee Thompson, Salt Lake City, UT; Ronald Dean Thompson, Smithville, MO; Jeffrey Alan Thompson, Memphis, TN; a daughter, Charlene Ashley, Nevada, MO; a sister, Janeane Butterfield, Overland Park; 17 grandchildren and three great¬grandchildren. Her service was at 1:00 Friday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Family visitation was from 6:30 until 8:00 Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10395 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Guy 1 Guy O. Thompson, Jr. Guy O. Thompson, Jr. 71, rural Topeka, died Saturday, April 3, 1999, at his rural Topeka home. He was born July 13, 1927, in Baxter Springs, the son of Guy O., Sr. and Bessie Marshall Thompson. He had lived in rural Topeka since July 1981. He grew up in Baxter Springs; Shreveport, LA; and Richmond, CA. He was graduated from a Richmond high school. He attended Pittsburg Teacher College in Pittsburg, KS and Manhattan Bible College in Manhattan. He had served in the United States Army during World War II. He had worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for many years in Kansas City, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Amarello, TX, and Topeka. He retired from the Treasury Department of Santa Fe Railroad in 1986. He had worked several years for Amtrack. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and a past member of the Berry Christian Church in North Kansas City, MO. He served on the Gashland Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Rising Sun Lodge #13 in Kansas City North. He was a member of the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was a member of the Shawnee County Fire District No. 4 at Dover, where he served as fire chief for several years. He was married to Gloria Campbell August 26,1949, at Ottawa. She died May 26, 1996. A granddaughter, Catie Thompson, also preceded him in death July 5, 1981. Surviving him are a daughter, Charlene Bolinger, Pittsburg; three sons, E. Lee Thompson, Salt Lake City, UT, Ron Thompson, Blue Springs, MO, and Jeff Thompson, Memphis, TN; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A family visitation will be from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home. His service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church, or SCFD #4, Dover, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10396 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Guy 2 Guy O. Thompson Jr. Guy O. Thompson Jr., 71, Route 8, died Saturday, April 3, 1999, at his home just west of Topeka. He was born July 13,1927, in Baxter Springs, to Guy O. and Bessie Marshall Thompson. He spent his early life in Baxter Springs, Shreveport, La., arid Richmond, Calif., and graduated from Richmond High School. He attended Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg and Manhattan Bible College. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked many years for Santa Fe Railway in Kansas City, Chicago, Detroit, Mich., Amarillo, Texas, and Topeka, and worked several years for Amtrak. He worked for the U.S. Treasury Department before he retired in 1986. He was a member of Shawnee County Fire District No. 4 in Dover where he served for several years as fire chief. While in Kansas City, he had served on the Gashland Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville and a former member of Barry Christian Church in North Kansas City. He was a member of Rising Sun Lodge No. 13, AF&AM, in North Kansas City and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He and Gloria Campbell were married Aug. 26, 1949, in Ottawa. She died May 26, 1996 A granddaughter, Catie Thompson, died July 5, 1981. Survivors include sons, E. Lee Thompson, Salt Lake City, Ron Thompson, Blue Springs, Mo., and Jeff Thompson, Memphis; a daughter, Charlene Bolinger, Pittsburg; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a m. Wednesday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Thompson will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home ni St. Marys where visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville or to Shawnee County Fire District No. 4 and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10397 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Helen 1 Helen June Thompson St. Marys- Helen June Thompson, 81, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday July 3, 2007 at the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in the Delia Cemetery, Delia. Mrs. Thompson will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 2,2007 at Piper Funeral Chapel in S.t Marys where family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel 419 Main, St.Marys, Kansas 66533. On line condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10398 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Helen 2 Helen June Thompson Helen June Thompson, 81, Rossville, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born June 7, 1926, at Topeka, the daughter of Marion and Anna Josephine Wells Davis. She grew up in the Rossville community attended Rossville Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School in 1944. She had lived in Topeka from 1950 until moving to Rossville in 1960. Mrs. Thompson was a secretary for the Rossville High School for 20 years retiring in 1989. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church. On March 4, 1945, she was united in marriage to Samuel M. “Shorty” Thompson at Topeka. He survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Stanley E. (Suzy) Thompson, Rossville and Steven M. (Paula) Thompson, Ingalls; a brother, James Davis, St. Marys: a sister, Linda Korcal, Bullhead City, Ariz.; and four grandchildren, Wes, Krystle, Michael and Abby. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 3, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10399 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Ina 1 Ina R. Thompson SILVER LAKE – Ina R. Thompson, 72, Silver Lake, died Monday, Sept. 23, 1991, at her home. Miss Thompson was a nurse and instructor at Christ Hospital and later Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka from 1945 until 1976 until she retired in 1983. She was born Jan. 4, 1919, near Delia, the daughter of Nels and Alta Keller Thompson. She was graduated from High Prairie Grade School, Delia High School, then in 1945 from Christ Hospital School of Nursing, Topeka. Miss Thompson attended the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. She was a member of American Nurses Association and Kansas Nurses Association. Survivors include two sisters, Christian Bowers, Delia, and Emma Bowers, Silver Lake. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. Burial will be in Adrian Cemetery north of Delia. Miss Thompson will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. today. She later will lie in state an hour before service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. Ina R. Thompson Ina R. Thompson, 72, Silver Lake, died Monday, September 23, 1991, at her home. Miss Thompson was a nurse and instructor at Christ Hospital and later Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka from 1945 until 1976. She worked at Topeka Veterans Administration Hospital from 1976 until she retired in 1983. She was born January 4, 1919, near Delia, the daughter of Nels and Alta Keller Thompson. She was graduated from High Prairie Grade School, Delia High School, then in 1945 from Christ Hospital School of Nursing, Topeka. Miss Thompson attended the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. She was a member of American Nurses Association and Kansas Nurses Association. Survivors include two sisters, Christian Bowers, Delia, and Emma Bowers, Silver Lake; a brother-in-law, Alfred Bowers, Silver Lake; and many nieces and nephews. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. Burial was in Adrian Cemetery north of Delia. Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. | |
| 10400 |  | Obituary- Thompson, James James J. Thompson James J. Thompson, 83, of Topeka, died peacefully in his sleep on July 11, 2012 at Plaza West Regional Health Center. He was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania on February 1,1929, the son of Thomas and Margaret Thompson. He lived with his parents throughout their lives and then subsequently lived with the families of his sister, Mary Ellen, and brother, Ron, until 2006. He then moved to Kansas to live with his niece, Debbie (Arthur) Thomas in Rossville, Kansas. Since 2008 he had been a resident at Plaza West, where he loved everyone he met and was treated exceptionally well. James is survived by his sister, Mary Ellen (John) Burych of Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by his three brothers: Thomas Thompson, Jr.; Ron (Nancy, who survives); and Kit (Beth, who survives). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 19th from 2 to 4 p.m. at Plaza West, 1570 SW Westport Drive, 66604 in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Plaza West towards their fund for a soft serve ice cream machine for the residents. |
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