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| 10401 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Jr., James James “Billy” Thompson Jr. James “Billy” Thompson Jr. passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at his home near Rossville after a short battle with CJD. Bill was born May 23, 1963, in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He graduated from Junction City High School in 1982, and he went on to study mental health at Washburn University. Bill landed his first job as a case manager for Sheltered Living, kicking off a 17-year career in mental health. In 2007, Bill started at the Topeka V.A. as a pharmacy tech, where he had been employed until his death. Bill was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and the Men’s group there. In 1988, Bill met Carolyn Brian. They were married, going on to have two children, Jami and Briana. Carolyn survives at their home. Other survivors include his daughters, Jami (Jacob) Auldridge, and their children, Draven, Harrison & Oliver, Rossville and Briana (Brent) Gould, and their daughter, Eleanora, Lebo; his brother, Louis Thompson, Hyampom, CA; and his sister, Debbie Haden, Palmdale, CA. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Rossville Christian Church. Inurnment followed in the Meriden Cemetery. A memorial visitation was held Friday, March 18, 2022, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease), 3634 W. Market Street, Suite 110, Akron, OH, 44333 or Midland Hospice, and both may be sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 10402 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Layton Layton S. Thompson Former Montana State University professor, Layton S. Thompson, Bozeman, Mont, died at his home Sunday, March 3, 1991 of cancer. He was 84. He was born June 17, 1906, near Delia, the son of Ludwig and Ella Keller Thompson. He graduated from Delia High School in 1923. He farmed for two years and taught five years in rural schools in Kansas before moving to Fort Collins, Colo., where he worked on farms for six years. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in economics in 1939. He moved to Bozeman where he received his Master's degree in 1940 from Montana State College. He received his doctorate from Michigan State University in 1953. He taught in the Agricultural Economics and Economics Department at Montana State University for 30 years, retiring in 1973. He represented the university on the Great Plains Agricultural Council for 25 years, helped to establish an appraisal system for farm lands and conducted schools for land appraisers. He made extensive studies of tax structures in four states and wrote bulletins which were used by state legislators. He also authored many publications. He served on three foreign agricultural economic assignments, in El Salvador, Guatemala and Argentina. He was an active member of Bozeman United Methodist Church, Sons of Norway and Retired Teachers Association. He enjoyed his family, gardening, carpentry work, camping and traveling. He wrote and published his autobiography and a genealogical history of the Thompson family. In August of 1939, he married Margaret Mellon of Fort Collins, Colo. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Edward Thompson; three daughters, Marilyn Washington, Washington, D.C., Betty Wing, Missoula, Mont., and Nancy Flikkema, Bozeman, Mt.; two sisters, Rosa Fuller, Santa Maria, Calif., and Cecile Zlatnik, St Marys; three brothers, Alfred Thompson, Riverside, Calif., Eugene Thompson, Topeka, and Samuel Thompson, Rossville. Funeral services were held March 7, at Bozeman United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Bozeman United Methodist Church, 109 W. Olive St., or to the Gallatin Hospice, 915 Highland Blvd., Boze¬man, Mont. 59715. | |
| 10403 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Lilly Mrs. Minnie Navarre received word Friday evening of the death of her cousin, Mrs. Lilly Thompson at Westmoreland. The funeral was Saturday at the Christian Church in Westmoreland. | |
| 10404 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Ludvig Ludwig S. Thompson 1879-1957 Services at Delia Presbyterian Church Wednesday, January 9, at 2 p.m. Minister Rev. Donald Evans Pianist Mrs. William Hill Soloist Mrs. Don Berkey Pallbearers Alfred Bowers Lawrence Bowers Everett Sumner Remi Matten Lloyd Miller Robert Kerwin Interment Delia Cemetery Funeral Directors Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hurley | |
| 10405 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Mae Mae B. Thompson Mae B. Thompson, 94, Topeka, died Friday., October 18, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Thompson was considered the first woman draftsman hired by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She was born December 20,1986, at Marshall, Mo., the daughter of Benjamin and Maude Perry Blanton. She was married to Edwin Callaway Thompson in 1918 in Topeka. The couple lived in Maple Hill most of their married life. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Westlund, Chico, Calif.; a son, Robert Thompson, Callahan, Calif.; nine grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Monday in Maple Hill Cemetery. Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10406 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Mahlon Mahlon B. Thompson Services were September 12, at Christ Church in Whitefish Bay, Wisc. for Mahlon B. Thompson, 59, formerly of Topeka. He died Thursday, September 8, 1994. Burial was in Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery in Brookfield, Wis. Among survivors is his wife, the former Evelyn Kovar of Rossville, at home; two daughters, Barbara Bielicki and Katherine Eurich, addresses unavailable; and a sister, Mary L. Sittler, Southfield, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Delta Fraternity at Washburn University, Milwaukee Hospice Home Care and Residence, or to Christ Church Educational Fund and sent in care of Schramka Funeral Home, 7841 West Appleton Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisc. 53218. Mahlon B. Thompson MILWAUKEE -- Services were Monday at Christ Church in Whitefish Bay, Wis., for Mahlon B. Thompson, 59, formerly of Milwaukee. He died Thursday, Sept. 8, 1994. Burial was in Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery in Brookfield. Among survivors is his wife, the former Evelyn Kovar, at home; two daughters, Barbara Bielicki and Katherine Eurich, addresses unavailable; and a sister, Mary L. Sittler, Southfield, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Delta Fraternity at Washburn University, Milwaukee Hospice Home Care and Residence or to Christ Church Educational Fund and sent in care of Schramka Funeral Home, 7841 W. Appleton Ave., Milwaukee, 53218. | |
| 10407 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Marvin Marvin DeVere Thompson Marvin DeVere Thompson, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 13,1933 in Delia, Kansas, the son of Curtis and Eleanor (Simecka) Thompson. In 1951 after graduation from Delia High School, he registered for the draft in Holton. He was soon called in and was sent to Fort Lewis, Washington and later to Camp Henford, Washington where he received training in Guided Missile Systems, located in White Sands, New Mexico. He was released from the Army in 1953, and joined the Kansas Army National Guard the same year. The Guard sent him to radar repair school in Fort Bliss, Texas. Before the completion of this school, he was offered full time employment at the Combined Support Maintenance Shop, in Topeka, Kansas. He accepted and became a National Guard Technician on May 24,1954. He worked in the shop as a communication repair technician. In 1974, he was instrumental in establishing a Calibration department at the CSMS, maintain and calibration of equipment for the Kansas Army National Guard. He developed this program and worked as a Calibrator and Supervisor, in this capacity until 1978, when he was promoted to supervisor of the Communication Repair Section. He performed these duties as supervisor for 15 years until his retirement. He retired at the age of 60 due to loss of military membership in the National Guard. As a technician, he received many excellent and outstanding ratings and accolades. The award he cherished the most was “World’s Greatest Boss”, from Larry, Greg, Myron and Alex. His service in the Kansas Army National Guard totaled 38 years, during which time he worked in many different positions and was promoted accordingly. He was selected as the “State Command Sergeant Major” of the Kansas Army National Guard, this being the highest enlisted position in the Kansas Army National Guard. During the Korean Crisis, he was called to active duty with the 496th Ordinance Group, and sent to Ft Riley, Kansas in support capacity, serving ap-proximately one year. During his military career as a Guardsman and as a Civil Service Technician, he also served in a voluntary capacity as President of the Kansas Enlisted Association. The Association worked for the enhancement and benefits for enlisted Guard members. Marvin served in this position for two years, 1975 to 1977. Marvin was proud of 63 years in the Military for our country. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Deloris of 54 years and four children, Marvin DeVere (Lori) Thompson, II, Debbie (Bud) Bender, Christie Hui linger, Norman (Connie) Whyrick, all of Topeka, ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson, two sisters, Vivian Bartello of Morro Bay, California, Arlene Looker of Topeka, one brother, Nels Thompson of Topeka, many nieces, nephews and extended family. Marvin was preceded in death by his sister, Neysa Porter. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 1,2017 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow the service and private inurnment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date. Marvin will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31,2017 at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Transverse Myelitis Association, P.O. Box 826962, Philadelphia, PA, 19182-69212. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 10408 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Maude 1 Mrs. Maude Thompson DELIA - Mrs. Maude Thompson, 101, Delia, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1990, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Thompson and her husband farmed north of Delia many years. She was born May 17, 1889, at Rockport, Mo., the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Burke Fleming. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. She was a member of the Quilters Club at the church which met at her home until she entered Rossville Manor in March 1989. The community joined in celebrating her 100th birthday at the manor. She was married to Chris E. Thompson, June 28, 1911, at Holton. He died April 11, 1967. A son, C.D. Thompson, died in 1986, and a daughter, Bessie Thompson, died in 1923. Survivors include a granddaughter, Janet Mulanax, Topeka; four great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and 10 step great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial will be in Adrian Cemetery north of Delia. Mrs. Thompson will lie in state after 9 A.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday. She will like in state an hour before service time Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia. | |
| 10409 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Nels 1 NELS THOMPSON DIES AT AGE 87 Nels Thompson, 87, retired farmer and a longtime resident of the Delia community died Monday evening at his home after a year’s illness. He was born August 24, 1874, in Maysville, Mo. He moved to Delia in 1897 and settled on a farm six miles north of Delia. He was baptised in the Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Delia. He was married to Alta Keller of Delia March 6, 1899. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in March of 1949 and their 60th in March of 1959. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Alta; four daughters, Mrs. Stella Herrington, Silver Lake, Mrs. Christina Bowers of Delia, Mrs. Emma Bowers of Delia and Miss Ina Thompson of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and one brother, Chris Thompson of Delia. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. today (Thursday) at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Rev. Don Sears will conduct the services. Mr. Thompson will lie in state at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys from noon Wednesday until time of the services Thursday. Burial will be in Adrian Cemetery, Delia. | |
| 10410 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Nels 2 Former Delia Farmer Dies; Rites Thursday DELIA — Nets Thompson, 87, a retired, farmer and resident of the Delia community for 65 years, died Monday evening at his home after a year’s illness. He was born Aug. 24, 1874, in Maysville, Mo., moving to a farm six miles north of Delia in 1897. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Masonic Lodge in Delia. His widow, the former Alta Keller, Delia, survives. They were married March 6, 1899. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1949 and their 60th in 1959. Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Stella Herrington, Silver Lake, Mrs. Christina Bowers, Delia; Mrs. Emma Bowers; Delia, and Miss Ina Thompson, 504 Woodland, Topeka; a brother, Chris Thompson, Delia; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Delia Presbyterian Church with burial in Adrian Cemetery, Delia. The body will lie in state from Wednesday noon until Thursday noon at Verschelden Funeral Home, St, Marys. | |
| 10411 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Samuel Samuel M. "Shorty" Thompson Rossville- Samuel M. "Shorty" Thompson, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Rossville Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 29,1922 at Delia, the son of Ludvig and Ella L. Keller Thompson. He grew up in the Delia community and attended High Prairie Grade School and graduated from Delia High School. He had lived in Topeka from 1950 until moving to Rossville in 1960. Shorty was a truck driver for Meadow Gold for 30 years. He helped his son Stanley on the farm for many years. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He served on the Rossville City Council for six years and had also been a member of the Rossville Community Development Board. Shorty was a Teamsters Union member. On March 4, 1945 he was united in marriage to Helen June Davis in Topeka. She preceded him in death on June 30,2007. Survivors include two sons, Stanley (Suzy) Thompson, Rossville arid Steven (Paula) Thompson, Ingalls; four grandchildren, Wes (Nikki), Krystle, Michael and Abby and one great-granddaughter, Daisy. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Mr. Thompson will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Harden Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome. | |
| 10412 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Sofia PIONEER LADY DIES Mrs. Sofia Olson was born in Sogendal, Norway, June 16, 1846, and departed this life, Saturday, Dec. 17, 1932, at the home of her stepson. Nels Thompson, near Delia, following a stroke of paralysis. She was 86 years, 6 months and 1 day old. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church and was a consistent member of that denomination all her life. She came to American in 1866 and settled in Brown county, Kansas. In 1882 she was united in marriage to the late Sivert Thompson who departed this life four years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss one sister, in Norway; one step-daughter, and three step-sons and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Nels Thompson home and in the Adrian church Sunday, December 18 conducted by the Rev. Bruce Davis. Interment was in the Adrian cemetery. | |
| 10413 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Vena 1 Vena Mae Thompson Vena Mae Thompson, 87, of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Rossville Health & Rehab Center with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter by her side. She was born February 5, 1925 at Rossville, the daughter of Dewey and Florence Higgins Countryman. Vena was a 1943 graduate of Rossville High School and was the senior class president. She had lived most of her life in the Delia community. Vena was a homemaker and raised Limousin-Angus cattle until she was 80. She worked for the Jackson Co. Water Dis¬trict No. 2 for over 30 years. Mrs. Thompson enjoyed playing cards and dominoes, dancing, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vena was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and participated in their quilting group. She married Christopher Donald Thompson on September 11, 1945. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Janet Mulanax, son-in-law, Irvan Mulanax, and son, Donald Ray Thompson. Survivors include grandchildren, Gary (Shelly) Mulanax, Hoyt, Janie (Kenny) Quiett, Delia, Brian Thompson, Rossville, and Chris (David) Mulanax, San Francisco, CA; great-grand¬children, Chelsey Quiett, Jeffrey Lyda, Zachary Quiett, Jaycob Mulanax, Dalton Quimby, Madison Mulanax, Samantha Thompson, Wyatt Lickteig, Alyssa Thompson, Hunter Quiett, Jenna Thompson and Jessica Thompson; a great-great granddaughter, Ava Quimby; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the Adrian Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 6, 2012 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where the family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association or Grace Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10414 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Vena 2 Vena Mae Thompson Vena Mae Thompson, 87, of Rossville, passed away July 3, 2012, at the Rossville Health and Rehab Center with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter by her side. She was born Feb. 5,1925, at Rossville, the daughter of Dewey and Florence Higgins Countryman. Vena was a 1943 graduate of Rossville High School and was the senior class president. She had lived most of her life in the Delia community. Vena was a homemaker and raised Limousin-Angus cattle until she was 80. She worked for the Jackson County Water District 2 for over 30 years. Mrs. Thompson enjoyed playing cards and dominoes, dancing, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vena was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and participated in their quilting group. She married Christopher Donald Thompson on Sept. 11,1945. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Janet Mulanax, son-in-law, Irvan Mulanax, and son, Donald Ray Thompson. Survivors include grandchildren, Gary Mulanax of Hoyt, Janie Quiett of Delia, Brian Thompson of Rossville and Chris Mulanax of San Francisco, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Chelsey Quiett, Jeffrey Lyda, Zachary Quiett, Jaycob Mulanax, Dalton Quimby, Madison Mulanax, Samantha Thompson, Wyatt Lickteig, Alyssa Thompson, Hunter Quiett, Jenna Thompson and Jessica Thompson; a great-great-granddaughter, Ava Quimby. The funeral was July 7 at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in Adrian Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Delia Presbyterian Church or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 10415 |  | Obituary- Thompson, Vena 3 VENA MAE THOMPSON Vena Mae Thompson, 87, of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at the Rossville Health & Rehab Center with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter by her side. She was born Feb. 5, 1925, at Rossville, the daughter of Dewey and Florence Higgins Countryman. Vena was a 1943 graduate of Rossville High School and was the senior class president. She had lived most of her life in the Delia community. Vena was a homemaker and raised Limousin-Angus cattle until she was 80. She worked for the Jackson Co. Water District No. 2 for over 30 years. Mrs. Thompson enjoyed playing cards and domi¬noes, dancing, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vena was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and participated in their quilting group. She married Christopher Donald Thompson, Sept. 11, 1945. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Janet Mulanax, son-in-law, Irvan Mulanax, and son, Donald Ray Thompson. Survivors include grandchildren, Gary (Shelly) Mulanax, Hoyt, Janie (Kenny) Quiett, Delia; Brian Thompson, Rossville and Chris (David) Mulanax, San Francisco, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Chelsey Quiett, Jeffrey Lyda, Zachary Quiett, Jay cob Mulanax, Dalton Quimby, Madison Mulanax, Samantha Thompson, Wyatt Lickteig, Alyssa Thompson, Hunter Quiett, Jenna Thompson and Jessica Thompson; a great-great- granddaughter, Ava Quimby. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 7, at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the Adrian Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10416 |  | Obituary- Thorn, Edwin Edwin B. Thorn s/o John Urban Thorn and Elizabeth (Menefee)Thorn h/o Samantha Anderson Married Dec 25, 1873 in Tyler County, WV.Samantha d/o John and Margaret (Tennant) Anderson. Children: 1. Parley V. Thorn, b. 24 August 1874, d. 27 Oct 1923. w/o Zoe (Stalnaker). 2. Effa Margaret Thorn, b. 11 Oct 1877, d. 6 Jan 1908 w/o Thomas D. Joseph 7 Feb 1900 at Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia. 3. Ralph Edwin Thorn, b. 28 Dec 1881, d. 6 Dec 1922, h/o Mary Mitchell (Swearingen) 1908, Harrison County West Virginia. Note: Edwin B. Thorn died at the age of 30. His Widow Samantha Anderson Thorn now the w/o Wesley Davis. Samantha Anderson Thorn Davis is buried among the Thorn family in this cemetery. Information Courtesy of Lois Parry In Utah from findagrave.com | |
| 10417 |  | Obituary- Thorn, Parley Word came to Topeka recently of the death of Mr. Parley Thorne, early in December, at his home in Clarksburg, W. Va. Mr. Thorne will be remembered by many people in the community. He was a former Rossville boy, the stepson of the late Wesley Davis. He was the last of the family to pass away - Mr. and Mrs. Davis, their daughter Effie, Ralph and Cecil Thorne, all having died in recent years. | |
| 10418 |  | Obituary- Thorn, Parley 2 From findagrave.com WWI h/o Zoe (Stalnaker) Thorn Married March 11,1902 in Gilmer County, WV Occupation: Occupation: Manager Book Dept Drug Co; Fountain Drug Comapny in Huntington Cabell County, WV Description: Tall, Medium build, Blue eyes, Light Brown hair." Dated Sept 12, 1918, Huntington, West Va Children Includes: 1. John Edwin Thorn b. Sep 30,1905 in Harrison County, WV Information given by : Lois K Parry | |
| 10419 |  | Obituary- Thorn, Ralph WWI s/o Edwin B. and Samantha (Anderson) Thorn Cause of Death - 42 years Old Died from Amonia Poisoning info given by J.E.Wilson, Physician Occupation: . Sales Manager & Buyer for The Koblegard Company in Clarksburg, (Harrison County) WV. h/o Mary Mitchell (Swearingen)Thorn. Married 1908 in Harrison County, WV Children : 1. Lois Virginia (Thorn) Dilmore b.Jan 28,1910 in Harrison County, WV. d. Sept 2,2003 in Orange City, Volusia, Florida. w/o Elmer Jacob Dilmore b. Nov 11,1902 in Washington County, PA s/o Charles C. and Margaret Ann (Wilson) Dilmore. Married July 11,1931 in Harrison County, WV 2. Robert Clayton Thorn 3. Ralph Edwin Thorn III 4. Thomas Cecil Thorn 5. Infant Daughter Information given by: Lois K Parry From findgrave.com | |
| 10420 |  | Obituary- Thornburgh, Robert Robert H. Thornburgh HIAWATHA-Robert H. Thornburgh was born December 4,1934, at Nortonville, Kansas, one of four children of Hall and Geneva Reeves Thornburgh. He passed away at the Hiawatha Community Hospital, Wednesday afternoon, November 30, 2011, at the age of 76. After Nortonville High School and Baker University, Bob obtained his pharmacy degree and then his law degree from Kansas University. While at Baker during Pharmacy School, Bob served as student pastor for United Methodist Churches, first at Reserve and Morrill, and then at Effingham, Muscotah, and Monrovia. Bob was a Mason, a Methodist, the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, a certified Dale Carnegie instructor, volunteering to teach dozens of classes at the U.S. Army disciplinary barracks at Ft. Leavenworth during the Vietnam War. He also was a Gideon, taught business law at Johnson County Community College, was a Barbershop per, and fast pitch softball pitcher who led his fraternity to the inter-fraternity Hill Championship at Kansas University. Bob was also a member of the Brown County Bar Association; NEK Bar Association; Kansas Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association. Although never married, Bob helped to raise two young ladies that were very special to him, Shannon and Sharlyn, who survive. Bob is also survived by a brother, Stan (Polly) Thornburgh of Topeka, their children: Jeri (Tim) Eckhardt of Topeka, Kim (Randy) Lesseski, also of Topeka; a sister Leda (Bill) Smith of Hiawatha, their children: Kevin Wayne Smith of Hiawatha, Lyn- nette (Scott) Wenger of Rossville, Shawn (Sara) Smith of Hia¬watha; Don's children include Jeff (Ann) Thornburgh of Kansas City, and Jerry (Linda) Thornburgh of Topeka; and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother Don. Bob was blessed to enjoy a wonderful family, fraternity brothers, colleagues and friends. At his request, Bob was cremated with a celebration of Bob's life will be held later in the month. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested First United Methodist Church of Hiawatha; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; or Multiple Sclerosis Society which may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434. A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10421 |  | Obituary- Thornton, Jeanette JEANETTE THORNTON Jeanette Thornton, 56, instructional coach for Allen Elementary, Wichita, died Nov. 9, 2005. Jeanette graduated from Rossville High School and then graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in early childhood education. She later attended Wichita State University and earned bachelors and masters degrees in elementary education. Children and teaching were always the focus during her education, career and life. She and her husband Rev. Rick Thornton served several United Methodist churches in Wichita, Hesston, Russell, Valley Center and Winfield. She is survived by her husband, Rick; daughter, Megan Thornton of Lawrence; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Todd Gaugler of Wichita; grandchildren, Emily and Wyatt Gaugler; brothers, Howard Wilt of Phoenix, Ariz.; John Wilt of Danville, Vir.; and Mark Wilt of Rossville; sister, Marilyn Whittle of Enterprise; uncle, Gene Feaster of Overland Park. Services were held Nov. 12 at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Memorials have been established with Allen Elementary School, Aldersgate United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. | |
| 10422 |  | Obituary- Thorpe, Gladys Mrs. Gladys A. Thorpe Mrs. Gladys A. Thorpe; 79, Topeka, died Friday, Oct. 9, 1987, at her home. She was born Aug. 14, 1908, at Scranton, the daughter of Albert E. and Amanda E. Gilbert Sisco. She lived most of her life in Topeka. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Russell E. Hollenbeck and Herbert W. Thorpe. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Norma Cook and Mrs. Bonita Artzer, both of Topeka, Mrs. Rowena M. Gannon, Rossville, and Mrs. Marilyn X Pitts, Cowarts, Ala.; three sons, Laverne E. Hollenbeck and Dwayne A. Hollenbeck, both of Topeka, and Eldren D. Hollenbeck, Palm Springs, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Gilberta Woodyard, O'Sage City; two brothers, Marion Sisco, Norman, Okla., and Delmas Sisco, Topeka; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Thorpe will lie in state from 2 p.m. today until 9 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Hospice Inc., 824 Washburn, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 10423 |  | Obituary- Tibbs, Dora Mrs. Dora Tibbs Mrs. Dora Beatrice Howell Tibbs, 92, Grove, died Saturday, March 28, at a Topeka hospital. She and her husband formerly farmed in the Grove community. Mrs. Tibbs was born Nov. 18, 1894, at Grove, the daughter of Thomas and Amanda Dietrich Howell. She was a member of First Baptist Church at Silver Lake. She was married to Harry Pence Tibbs Oct. 24, 1916, at Grove. He died Jan. 31, 1986. Survivors include two sons, DeLloyd Tibbs, Winterhaven, Fla., and Gerald Tibbs, Wichita; three daughters, Nadine Brown, Republic, and Marjorie Hromada and Marvalie Johnson, both of Topeka; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery near Grove. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church at Silver Lake. Dora Tibbs Mrs. Dora Beatrice Howell Tibbs, 92, Grove, died Saturday, March 28, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. She and her husband formerly farmed in the Grove community. Mrs. Tibbs was born November 18, 1894, at Grove, the daughter of Thomas and Amanda Dietrich Howell. She was a member of First Baptist Church at Silver Lake. She was married to Harry Pence Tibbs October 24, 1916, at Grove. He died January 31, 1986. Survivors include two sons, DeLloyd Tibbs, Winterhaven, Fla., and Gerald Tibbs, Wichita; three daughters, Nadine Brown, Republic, and Marjorie Hromada and Marvalie Johnson, both of Topeka; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery near Grove. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church at Silver Lake. | |
| 10424 |  | Obituary- Tibbs, Effie Deaths and funerals Mrs. Effie L. Tibbs SILVER LAKE - Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church here for Mrs. Effie Lavina Tibbs, 95, rural Silver Lake. She died Saturday, Oct. 18, at her home. Robert D. Jensen, Shawnee County deputy district coroner, said Mrs. Tibbs died of asphyxia caused by the weight of a riding lawn mower that came to rest on her after a mowing accident. Mrs. Tibbs had worked at the Topeka Supply Depot during the 1940s. She was born Aug. 7, 1891, at Silver Lake, the daughter of James Wesley and Sarah Elizabeth Pressgrove Moats. She spent her life in the Silver Lake area. Mrs. Tibbs was a member of the Silver Lake United Methodist Church and Grove Extension Homemakers Unit more than 50 years. She completed the Mrs. Flo V. Menninger Bible Course in the 1950s. She was married to Earl Johnson Tibbs Jan. 26, 1927. He died June 8, 1961. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Earline Pugh, Route 2, Mayetta; a son, Edgar Wesley Tibbs, 831 N.W. Dorn Lane, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Ruth E. Burkepile, Hoxie; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery at Grove. Mrs. Tibbs will lie in state after 10 a.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box No. 188, Silver Lake, 66539, or Pottawatomie Methodist Church, Mayetta, 66509. A related story appears on page 2. | |
| 10425 |  | Obituary- Tibbs, Harry Harry Pence Tibbs Harry Pence Tibbs, 92, Silver Lake, died Friday, January 31, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Tibbs was a farmer. He was born October 8, 1893, in the Grove community northwest of Topeka, the son of George Edward and Mary Jones Tibbs. Mr. Tibbs was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church. He was married to Dora B. Howell October 24, 1916, at Grove. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Nadine Brown, Republic, and Mrs. Marvalie Johnson and Mrs. Marjorie Hromada, both of Topeka; two sons, DeLloyd Tibbs, Winterhaven, Fla., and Gerald Tibbs, Wichita; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were at 9 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery near Grove. The family met with friends from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake United Methodist Church, Silver Lake, 66539. Harry P. Tibbs SILVER LAKE – Harry P. Tibbs, 92, Silver Lake, died Friday, Jan. 31, at a Topeka hospital. Arrangements are pending at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery at Silver Lake. | |
| 10426 |  | Obituary- Tigner, Alice Died. Alice, infant daughter of Thomas and Hannah Tignor [sic Tigner], died Sept. 18th, age 1 year, 3 months. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church, after which little Alice was laid away in the silent city of the dead to await the resurrection Morn. [From Carpenter's Kansas Lyre, Friday, September 23, 1887] | |
| 10427 |  | Obituary- Tillman, Joseph JOSEPH B. TILLMAN Graveside services for Joseph B. Tillman, 66, who died September 12 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, at Rossville Cemetery. He formerly was a floor covering contractor in Chicago and moved to Cedar Rapids about a year ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Opal Tillman, a former resident of Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. El [missing] Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Relatives wild were in Rossville Tuesday for the private funeral services of Joe Tillman at the Hurley Funeral Home were Mrs. Opal Tillman, Mrs. Beverly Sorensen, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lambotte of Chicago Heights, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Green of Willard, and Mr. Alfred Lambotte of Rossville. CARD OF THANKS—The family of Joe B. Tillman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, wish to express our gratitude to all friends and neighbors for their kind deeds, flowers and sympathy in the loss of our husband and father. Mrs. Opal Tillman Mrs. Beverly Jo Sorensen | |
| 10428 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Carroll 1 Carroll R. Timmons Carroll Rhoten Timmons, 84, Delia, died Sunday, December 10, 1995, at the Rossville Valley Manor. He was born June 25,1911, at Laclede, the son of Riley and Viola Baxter Timmons. He had lived in the Delia community most of his life. He grew up in the Wamego, Onaga and Laclede communities. He was a farmer and also drove a truck route for Stauffer Publications for 32 years and had over 200,000 miles of accident-free driving. He carried the “Topeka Capital-Journal” at Rossville from 1942 until 1991. He served in the CCC Camp from 1931 until 1933, and built telephone and power lines in Wisconsin. He was married to Cordelia Bell Carley, June 6, 1937, at Wamego. She survives. He was preceded in death by an infant son, George, and another son, Donald Eugene Timmons, in 1990. Surviving him are a daughter, Pauline M. Conley, Delia; a son, Robert Dale Timmons, Topeka; a sister, Betty Kusler, Longmont, Colo., two brothers, Melvin Timmons, Sr., Topeka, and Lyle Timmons, Manhattan; eight grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and two stepgreat-grandchildren. He will lie in state from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday (this afternoon) at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. His funeral service is at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Rossville United Methodist Church; interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or the Rossville Library, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10429 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Carroll 2 Carroll R. Timmons DELIA — Carroll Rhoten Timmons, 84, Delia, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995, at a nursing home in Rossville. He was born June 25, 1911, in the Laclede community in Pottawatomie County, the son of Riley and Viola Baxter Timmons, and spent his early life in the Wamego, Onaga and Laclede communities. He worked in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp from 1931 to 1933 and erected telephone and power lines in Wisconsin. He was a farmer and drove a truck route for Stauffer Publications 32 years, having had more than 200,000 miles of. accident-free driving. He was a Capital-Journal carrier in Rossville from 1942 to 1991. He spent most of his life in the Delia community. He was married to Cordelia Bell Carley June 6, 1937, in Wamego. She survives. A son, George Timmons; died in infancy. Another son, Donald Eugene Timmons, died in 1990. Survivors include a daughter, Pauline M. Conley, Delia; a son, Robert Dale Timmons, Topeka; a sister, Betty Kusler, Longmont, Colo.; two brothers, Melvin Timmons Sr., Topeka, and Lyle Timmons, Manhattan; eight grandchildren; three stepgrand- children; five great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Timmons will lie in state from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church or the Public Library, both in Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10430 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Carroll 3 Timmons Carroll Rhoten Timmons, 84, Delia, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995, at a nursing home in Rossville. He was born June 25, 1911, in the Laclede community in Pottawatomie County, the son of Riley and Viola Baxter Timmons, and spent his early life in the Wamego, Onaga and Laclede communities. He worked in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp from 1931 to 1933 and erected telephone and power lines in Wisconsin. He was a farmer and drove a truck route for Stauffer Publications 32 years, having had more than 200,000 miles of accident-free driving. He was a Capital-Journal carrier in Rossville from 1942 to 1991. He spent most of his life in the Delia community. He was married to Cordelia Bell Carley June 6, 1937, in Wamego. She survives. A son, George Timmons, died in infancy. Another son, Donald Eugene Timmons, died in 1990. Survivors include a daughter, Pauline M. Conley, Delia; a son, Robert Dale Timmons, Topeka; a sister, Betty Kusler, Longmont, Colo.; two brothers, Melvin Timmons Sr., Topeka, and Lyle Timmons Manhattan; eight gnndchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two step- great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist | |
| 10431 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Cordelia Cordelia Belle Timmons DELIA—Cordelia Belle Timmons, 83, Delia, died Monday, Sept. 29,2003, at Rossville Valley Manor in Rossville. She was born Cordelia Belle Carley on Sept. 24,1920, on a farm three miles southeast of Westmoreland. She was welcomed into the world by her parents, George W. Carley and Alta Blanche Parks Carley, and four siblings. She attended Broderick Grade School and Onaga High School. She married Carroll Rhoten Timmons on June 6,1937, at the Pottawatomie Courthouse in Westmoreland, and then had a family dinner at her parents’ home. She and Carroll then embarked on a life lived in the Rossville community on the Harmony Orchards, where they had apples and peach trees. Cordelia had a flock of chickens each year, which she dressed and sold to the local creamery and neighbors. After her children were out of school, she worked at Crosby Brothers in the alteration department. When it closed she went to work for Duckwalls for two years. She was a master seamstress at Roy Frey’s Western Wear for 17 years before retiring in 1985. Cordelia and Carroll carried The Topeka Capital for Capper Publications and Stauffer Publications for 54 years. They also carried the State Journal until 1980, when it was discontinued. In 1974, Cordelia and Carroll left farming to live the city life in the town of Delia. Carroll died on Dec. 10,1995. Cordelia Belle also was preceded in death by three sisters, Blanche Safford, Topeka, Thelma Hopkins, Greenwood, Mo., and Marjorie Kraushaar, Westmoreland; and a brother, Harvey Carley, Parsons. Cordelia Belle Timmons lost a son, George Shedrick Timmons, who died in infancy, and another son, Donald Eugene Timmons, who died in 1990. She is survived by a daughter, Pauline M. Conley and a son-in- law, Joe M. Conley, Delia; a son, Robert Dale Timmons, Topeka; a sister-in-law, Betty Jane Kusler, Longmont, Colo.; a brother-in- law, Lyle Timmons, Wamego; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. A family gathering will be at 7 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorials may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church, Kansas State University Cancer Research Center or Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10432 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Donald 1 Timmons Donald E. Timmons, 50, Denver, died of natural causes Thursday, June 13, 1991, at home. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka, Santa Fe Railway in Kansas City, Kan., and LeeWay Trucking Firm in Denver until he lost his sight to multiple sclerosis four years ago. Mr. Timmons was born July 9, 1940, at Westmoreland, the son of Carroll R. and Cordelia Belle Carley Timmons. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1958. He served in the Army in Korea. He was married to Barbara Jo Smith at Wakarusa. They were divorced. Survivors include his parents, Carroll and Cordelia Timmons, Delia; three sons, Troy D. Timmons, Washington, D.C., Trevor A. Timmons and Trent M. Timmons, both of Denver; a sister, Pauline M. Conley, Delia; and a brother, Robert Dale Timmons, Topeka. Mr. Timmons will be cremated. Services will be July 17 at Southern Gables Evangelical Free Church in Lakewood, near Littleton. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville United Methodist Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Fort Logan Military Cemetery at Littleton. Drinkwine Mortuary in Littleton is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University, Manhattan, 66506. ---- Donald E. Timmons Denver, Colo. -- Donald E. Timmons, 50, Denver, died of natural causes Thursday, June 13, 1991, at home. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka, Kan., Santa Fe Railway in Kansas City, Kan., and LeeWay Trucking Firm in Denver until he lost his sight to multiple sclerosis four years ago. Mr. Timmons was born July 9, 1940, at Westmoreland, the son of Carroll R. and Cordelia Belle Carley Timmons. He graduated from Rossville, Kan., High School in 1958. He served in the Army in Korea. He was married to Barbara Jo Smith at Wakarusa. They were divorced. Survivors include his parents, Carroll and Cordelia Timmons, Delia, Kan.; three sons, Troy D. Timmons, Washington, D.C., Trevor A. Timmons and Trent M. Timmons, both of Denver; a sister, Pauline M. Conley, Delia, Kan.; and a brother, Robert Dale Timmons, Topeka. Mr. Timmons will be cremated. Services will be July 17 at Southern Gables Evangelical Free Church in Lakewood, near Littleton. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville United Methodist Church in Rossville, Kan. Burial will be in Fort Logan Military Cemetery at Littleton. Drinkwine Mortuary in Littleton is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66506. | |
| 10433 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Donald 2 Donald E. Timmons Donald E. Timmons, 50, Denver, Colo., died of natural causes Thursday, June 13, 1991, at his home. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka, Santa Fe Railway in Kansas City, and LeeWay Trucking Firm in Denver until he lost his sight due to Multiple Sclerosis four years ago. Mr. Timmons was born July 9, 1940, at Westmoreland, the son of Carroll R. and Cordelia Belle Carley Timmons. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1958, and served in the Army in Korea. He was married to Barbara Jo Smith at Wakarusa. They were divorced. Survivors include his parents, Carroll and Cordelia Timmons, Delia; three sons, Troy D. Timmons, Washington, D.C., Trevor A. Timmons and Trent M. Timmons, both of Denver; a sister, Pauline M. Conley, Delia; and a brother, Robert Dale Timmons, Topeka. Mr. Timmons was cremated. Memorial services will be July 17, at Southern Gables Evangelical Free Church in Lakewood, near Littleton, Colo. A local memorial service will be Saturday, June 22, at Rossville United Methodist Church. Internment will be in Fort Logan Military Cemetery at Littleton, Colo. Drinkwine Mortuary in Littleton was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Foundation for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University, Manhattan, 66506. | |
| 10434 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Lyle LYLE W. TIMMONS Lyle W. Timmons, age 95, of Manhattan, Kansas, died July 29, 2013, at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Wamego, Kansas. He was born on September 30, 1917, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Riley S. and Viola Baxter Timmons Mr. Timmons served with the United States Army during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Mr. Timmons moved to Manhattan in 1945 where he was a carpenter by trade. He worked in both residential and commercial construction and was superintendent for several area contractors including Milligan Construction and Cheney Construction. On January 9,1941, in Manhattan, Kansas he was united in marriage to the former Lillian “Lucille” Lind. She preceded him in death in 1997. Mr. Timmons was also preceded in death by three brothers: Louis L., Carroll and Melvin Timmons. He is survived by his son: Robert D. Timmons of San Antonio, Texas, his sister: Betty Jane Kusler of Sabetha, Kansas, and by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at the Yorgensen-Meloan- Londeen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Pastor Lori Schwilling officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan. On-line condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website located at HYPERLINK “http://www. ymlfuneralhome.com” www.yml- funeralhome.com. A memorial has been established for the Rossville United Methodist Church. Contribuions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. | |
| 10435 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Riley Riley N. Timmons, 81, returned home Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born October 20, 1936 in Belvue, Kansas the son of Pearl Roberta (Heston) and Melvin A. Timmons, Sr. Riley attended State Street Elementary and Holliday Jr. High. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1959 where he received his GED. Riley always had a smile on his face. He was called "Smiley" Riley in Rossville. He enjoyed road trips, riding his Harley-Davidson, naps and he loved to eat. He was a generous man, loved God and his family. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and was ready to give the shirt off his back for someone in need. Riley had many jobs including selling newspapers, working at Sears, Topeka Flour Mill, Union Pacific Railroad, Marlett Trailers and Great Bend Feedlot. Riley married Madalyn "Mickey" McNeill on July 15, 1955 (died 2005). From this marriage was born a daughter, Vonn Char-Ree. Riley also married Darlene Wilhelm (died 2011) and Gina Medina (died 2016). He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Melvin, Jr.; sister, Florence and a few nephews. Survivors include daughter Char-Ree (Jerry) Cozart, Pahrump, Nevada; four grandchildren: Ryan (Brienna) Schmidt, Pampa, Texas; Andrea (Missy) Hoskins, Ridgecrest, California; Monique (Matt) Cozart, Pahump, Nevada and Jake Cozart of Norfolk, Virginia; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Shirley Nance, Utah; Marcia Aubert, Gary Timmons, Sr.; Barbara Timmons, Topeka; Judy Broesch, Wisconsin; Sharon (Denny) Elke, Minnesota and Karen (Ray) Wooda II, North Carolina; 36 nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Riley's wishes were to be cremated. Graveside services will be at Wamego Cemetery, Wamego, Kansas on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm. | |
| 10436 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Robert Robert Dale Timmons Robert Dale Timmons, 59, Topeka, died at his home. Mr. Timmons was born October 2,1944, in Rossville, the son of Carroll and Cordelia Carley Timmons. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1962. Mr. Timmons was quality assurance foreman at Topeka Foundry and Iron Works. Survivors include four daughters, Anita Wright, Bonner Springs, Laurie Wilson, Lee’s Summit, MO, Misti Jordan, Mayetta, and Heather Collie, Topeka; his son, Shawn Collie, St. Joseph, MO; his sister, Pauline Conley, Delia; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Don Timmons and George Timmons, and his parents. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka. His service was Saturday afternoon at the funeral Home. Cremation followed. Memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, 2100 S.W. Central Park, Topeka 66611, or to Kansas Society for Crippled Children, 106 W. Douglas Avenue, Suite 900, Wichita 67202 | |
| 10437 |  | Obituary- Timmons, Viola Mrs. Viola B. Timmons WAMEGO — Inurnment services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Wamego City Cemetery for Mrs. Viola Baxter Timmons, 97, Edwardsville, who died late Sunday, Feb. 26, at an Edwardsville nursing home. She was born Feb. 3, 1887, at Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of James L. and Eliza Bloid Baxter. She was married to Rilev Timmons Jan. 4, 1911, at Westmoreland. He preceded her in death. A son, Louis Timmons, also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty J. Kusler, Kansas City, Kan.; three sons, Carroll Timmons, Delia, Melvin Timmons Sr., Topeka, and Lyle Timmons, Manhattan; 25 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and 32 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Timmons was cremated; Arnos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10438 |  | Obituary- Titus, Martha A Good Woman Called by Death The death of Mrs. Martha Titus occurred at her home in Hampshire, Saturday, July 3, at 11 o'clock a.m. She had been in poor health for about one year. Her last illness was of about eight weeks' duration, the final cause of her demise being kidney and heart trouble. Martha Reid was born in Kingston, Canada, April 18, 1856, and came with her parents, Alexander and Kathryn Reid, to Illinois in 1868, settling in Genoa township. She was united in marriage with George Wilson Titus October 18, 1877. They resided for a time in Genoa township and afterwards in Iowa. Returning to Illinois, Mr. Titus died about thirty-two years ago. Three children were born to them, Ernest, who died in 190, Alice, who died in infancy, and Jane, who has always resided with her mother. Shortly after her husband's death Mrs. Titus came to Hampshire, where she resided until her death. When about twenty years of age she was converted in a meeting conducted in the Ney church by Mrs. Jennie F. Caldwell and joined the Methodist Episcopal church, of which church she continued to be a member until her death. For a number of years she filled the difficult position of steward in the church and was also a teacher in the Sunday school. Her whole life was an example of devotion and faithfulness to every duty. She was ever ready to do her duty or fill her place. She was seldom absent from the services of the church except on account of sickness. Kind and retiring in her manner, true and upright in her life, she bore the confidence and esteem of all who knew her. Few would be more missed out of the society in which she moved and especially out of the church which was the center of her activities. Besides her daughter she leaves four brothers and four sisters. They are John of Kansas, Mrs. Alice Dettmer and Mrs. May Rich of South Dakota, William, Mrs. Maggie Burroughs and Mrs. Emma Corson of Genoa and James F. and Alexander of Hampshire. Hers was the first death among these brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the late home at 1 o'clock p.m. and thereafter at the M.E. church, Rev. W.H. Locke officiating. Burial was at Marengo. The casket bearers were: W.E. Doty, G.H. Bean, J.J. Weaver, F. Channing, H.H. Kirchoff and H.E. McDonough. The following were among those from out of town who were here to attend the funeral; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hall, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Norton, Mrs. S.M. Adams, John Hobro, David and Charles Reid, Mr. and Mrs. H. Corson of Elgin, Mrs. Flaherty, Dundee, Miss Lucy Pease, Geneva, Mrs. Spencer Wernham, Marengo, Wm. Reid and son Griffith, Mrs. Joseph Corson and three sons, Vernon, Daniel and Harold, Mrs. Maggie Burroughs and daughter Cassie and John and Stout Hepburn, Genoa, John Connors, Rockford, Mrs. May Rich and two children, Bath, S. Dak., Mrs. Ed Dittmer and daughter Delilah, Bridgewater, S. Dak. The above from the Hampshire (Ill.) Register, is the obituary of a sister of Mr. John Reid, the first death among Mr. Ried's sister and brothers. | |
| 10439 |  | Obituary- Todd, Lenore Rev. Wright Horton drove to Dover, this morning to conduct funeral services for the infant daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Todd. Baby Lenore May, was still born Wednesday morning, March 20. Interment was made in the Dover cemetery. | |
| 10440 |  | Obituary- Todd, Nora 1 Nora M. Todd DOVER — Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. today at the Federated Church here for Nora M. Todd, 86, Dover, who died Saturday, May 10, 1997, at a hospital in Topeka. She was born May 7, 1911, in Willard, the daughter of Arthur P. and Ethel Miller Rogers, and was graduated from Rossville High School. She was a member of the Federated Church in Dover where she taught Sunday school 35 years and was a member of the Ladies Aid. She was a 4-H Club leader 45 years. She was married to Charles C. Todd Jan. 4, 1933, in Dover. He died Dec. 17, 1992. A daughter, Elnora Todd, died in infancy. Another daughter, Zelma Rathje, died in August 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Ann Briant, Auburn; five sons, Chester Todd, David Todd and Floyd Todd, all in Maple Hill, Arthur Todd, Auburn, and Philip Todd, Manhattan; two sisters, Marjorie Woofter, Maple Hill, and Winifred Smith, Topeka; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Todd donated her body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City for research. Inurnment will be in Dover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Federated Church in Dover, 66420. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Funeral Home in Topeka is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10441 |  | Obituary- Todd, Nora 2 Nora M. Todd Memorial services were at 7 p.m. Monday at the Federated Church in Dover for Nora M. Todd, 86, Dover, who died Saturday, May 10, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 7,1911, in Willard, the daughter of Arthur P. and Ethel Miller Rogers, and was graduated from Rossville High School. She was a member of the Federated Church in Dover, where she taught Sunday school 35 years and was a member of the Ladies’ Aid. She was a 4-H Club leader 45 years. She was married to Charles C. Todd January 4, 1933, in Dover. He died December 17, 1992. A daughter, Elnora Todd, died in infancy. Another daughter, Zelma Rathje, died in August 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Ann Briant, Auburn; five sons, Chester Todd, David Todd and Floyd Todd, all in Maple Hill, Arthur Todd, Auburn, and Philip Todd, Manhattan; two sisters, Marjorie Woofter, Maple Hill, and Winifred Smith, Topeka; 15 grand-children and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Todd donated her body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City for research. Inurnment will be in Dover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Federated Church in Dover 66420. Penwell- Gabel Mid-Town Funeral Home in Topeka was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10442 |  | Obituary- Tolbert, James 1 James I. Tolbert Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fairlawn Heights Wesleyan Church for James I. “Jim” Tolbert, 47, Topeka. He was killed Saturday, May 9, 1987, when the small, single-engine plane he was a passenger in crashed in a field about 3 1/2 miles northeast of Delia. From 1957 to 1965, Mr. Tolbert worked in and managed Brownie’s Service Station in Topeka and from 1965 to 1967 he was a salesman for the W.L. High Insurance Agency. From 1967 to 1969 Mr. Tolbert was a policy examiner for the State of Kansas Insurance Department and from 1969 to 1978 he was a buyer for the State Division of Purchases. He was the Director of Purchases in the Division of Purchases from June 1978 to September 1982 and from October 1982 to. November 1983 he was employed again at the W.L. High Insurance Agency. From January 1984 to January 1985 Mr. Tolbert was a manager for the International Bridge and Corp struction/Micronesia, Inc., at Kolonia, Pohnpei, Eastern Caroline Islands. From January 1985 to May 1985 he was a consultant under a personal services contract under the State of Truk, Micronesia, Eastern Caroline Islands. | |
| 10443 |  | Obituary- Tolbert, James 2 He was born Jan. 9, 1940, in Topeka, the son of Arthur I. and Esther G. Murrison Tolbert. He was graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958 and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washburn University in 1966. In 1972 he received Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter designation from the National Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters and from 1975 to 1978 he completed five parts of the chartered life underwriter series. In 1981 he received Professional Public Buyers designation from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. Mr. Tolbert served in the Army Reserves from 1960 to 1966. He spent six months in active duty at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Reserve time was served with the 109th General hospital unit at Topeka. He also was the non-commissioned officer in charge of the motor pool at the time of his discharge. He was a member of Fairlawn Heights Wesleyan Church, Casualty Property Chartered Underwriters, National Rifle Association and the Hang Gliders Association. In April 1982 he was named the Boss of the Year by the Topeka Chapter off the American Business Women's Association. He was married to Selma E. "Sammy" High Nov. 30, 1962, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Robynn Cristi Tolbert, at home; two sons, Eric James Tolbert, Topeka, and Marc Joseph Tolbert, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur I. Tolbert, Topeka; a sister, Lois Gjovig, Overland Park; and a brother, Robert Tolbert, Topeka. Cremation is planned. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairlawn Heights Wesleyan Church, 5400 Huntoon, 66604. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10444 |  | Obituary- Tolle, Kenneth Kenneth Howard Tolle, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Topeka under the care of Elara Caring Hospice. He was 79. Born December 30, 1940, in Topeka to E. Howard Tolle and Veda Lee (Burress) Tolle. He was a computer programmer. Ken is survived by son Dennis Tolle, Topeka, daughters Kim Fordham, St. Marys, KS, and Jodi Jordan, Lawrence, KS, a sister Darlene Mastin, Stafford, KS, 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces, a nephew, and many many cousins. At his request Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys will handle his cremation and his remains will be laid to rest near his parents at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Grove, KS. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date. | |
| 10445 |  | Obituary- Tomson, Kenneth Kenneth Tomson Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Davidson-Duff Funeral Home for Kenneth Tomson, 80, 1610 Clay, who died early Thursday at a Topeka hospital where he had been admitted Sunday. He had undergone surgery Monday. He was born July 4,1891, near Elmont, and lived in the Topeka and Elmont communities all his life. Mr. Tomson was a foreman for Menoken Township for many years and was employed 15 years by Martin Tractor Co. before he retired. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was married to Nora Lewis on Feb. 26, 1913. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary this year. Survivors, besides his widow, include two sons, Harold Tomson, Imperial Beach, Calif., and Wilbur Tomson, Delia; a daughter, Mrs. Faye Marney, Berryton; 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. Mr. Tomson will lie in state at the funeral home until service time. | |
| 10446 |  | Obituary- Tomson, Margaret Margaret A. Tomson St. Marys - Margaret A. Tomson, 94, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the St. Marys Manor. She was born January 22, 1920 at St. Marys, one of 13 children of John Richard and Mary Veronica Brunin Dohrman. Mrs. Tomson graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in St. Marys. She had worked at the St. Marys Manor and retired from USD No. 321 as a cook. Mrs. Tomson was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. On August 23, 1942 she was united in marriage to Wilbur John Thomson in St. Marys. He preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1993. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and six sisters. Survivors include two sons, Gary (Sandy) Tomson and Lloyd (Patricia) Tomson, all of Rossville; two daughters, Linda Acker, St. Marys, and Carol (Ron) Kincaid, Olsburg; a sister, Delores [sic Dolores] Floersch, Rossville; nine grandchildren, Chris, Craig, Christi, Jill, Crystal, Rodney, Lasey, Tammie and Jessi; 20 great-grandchildren and Maggie the grand-dog. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Tomson will lie in state after 3:00 P.M. Monday May 19, 2014 at the funeral home, where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Front Step Construction Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10447 |  | Obituary- Tomson, Nora Mrs. Nora Tomson Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Davison-Duff Funeral Home for Mrs. Nora Tomson, 1610 Clay, who died Monday in a Topeka convalescent center. She was born at West Liberty, Ky., and lived in Kansas many years. She was a member of North Topeka Baptist Church. She was married to Kenneth Tomson Feb. 26, 1913, in Topeka. He died July 21, 1971. Survivors include two sons, Harold L. Tomson, Imperial Beach, Calif., and Wilbur Tomson, Delia; a daughter, Mrs. Fayne Marney, Berryton; two sisters, Mrs. Docia Wyatt, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Lula Holcomb, Route 6; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10448 |  | Obituary- Tomson, Wilbur 1 Wilbur J. Tomson DELIA — Wilbur J. Tomson, 74, Delia, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1993, at his home. Mr. Tomson was a farmer and stockman before he retired. He was born March 18, 1919, in the Bethel Chapel community northeast of Silver Lake, the son of Kenneth and Nora Lewis Tomson. He was graduated from Silver Lake High School and spent his life in the Rossville and Silver Lake communities. Mr. Tomson was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia, charter member and first president of the Delia Lions Club and a past member of Delia School Board. He was married to Margaret A. Dohrman Aug. 23, 1942, in St. Marys. She survives. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jayme Kincaid in 1985, and J.J. Acker in 1989. Other survivors include two daughters, Linda Acker, St. Marys, and Carol Kincaid, Wamego; two sons, Gary Tomson and Lloyd Tomson, both of Rossville; a sister, Faye Marney, Topeka; a brother, Harold Tomson, Sabetha; and nine grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Tomson will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Memorial contribu¬tions may be made to Community Hospice in St. Marys. —Compiled by Si Brandner | |
| 10449 |  | Obituary- Tomson, Wilbur 2 Tomson Wilbur J. Tomson, 73, Delia, died Monday, Dec. 13. 1993, at his home. Mr. Tomson was a farmer and stockman before he retired. He was born March 18, 1919, in the Bethel Chapel community northeast of Silver Lake, the son of Kenneth and Nora Lewis Tomson. He was graduated from Silver Lake High School and spent his life in the Rossville and Silver Lake communities. Mr. Tomson was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, charter member and first president of the Delia Lions Club and a past member of Delia School Board. He was married to Margaret A. Dohrman Aug. 23, 1942, in St. Marys. She survives. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Other survivors include two daughters, Linda Acker, St. Marys, and Carol Kincaid, Wamego; two sons, Gary Tomson and Lloyd Tomson, both of Rossville; a sister, Faye Marney, Topeka; a brother, Harold Tomson, Sabetha; and nine grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, St. Marys. ----- Wilbur J. Tomson Wilbur J. Tomson, 74, died at his rural Delia home Monday, December 13, 1993. He was born March 18, 1919, in the Bethel Chapel community northeast of Silver Lake. He was the son of Kenneth and Nora Lewis Tomson. August 23, 1942, he was married to Margaret A. Dohrman in St. Marys. She survives. Mr. Tomson was a retired farmer. He graduated from Silver Lake High School, and had lived in the Rossville and Silver Lake areas all of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, a charter member and first president of the Delia Lions Club, past member of the Delia School Board. Other survivors include two sons, Gary Tomson and Lloyd Tomson, Rossville; two daughters, Linda Acker, St. Marys, and Carol Kincaid, Wamego; one brother, Harold Tomson, Sabetha; one sister, Faye Marney, Topeka; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jayme Kincaid in 1985 and J.J. Acker in 1989. He will lie in state after 1 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at Verschelden's. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 Wednesday morning at the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. The family has requested memorial to Community Hospice, St. Marys. | |
| 10450 |  | Obituary- Townsend, Cecil Cecil P. Townsend Cecil P. Townsend, 85, 938 Winfield, died Sunday at a Topeka hospital. He was born Sept. 30, 1897, at Albany, Mo., the son of John and Jane Burkhart Townsend. He moved to Topeka in 1919. He was employed as a watchman for Santa Fe Railway Shops, and retired in 1962. Mr. Townsend was a member of Oakland Christian Church, where he was the sole member to be named deacon emeritus. He was a veteran of World War I and was stationed in France as a member of the 1st Gas Regiment Association. He was a 43-year member of the American Legion Capitol Post No. 1. He married Dolin Darby in Albany, Mo., on Aug. 23, 1919. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Faye Kelsey and Mrs. Greta Kelsey, both of Rossville; and two sons, Herbert Townsend and William A. Townsend, both of Topeka; 10 grand-children and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oakland Christian Church. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Townsend will lie in state until 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Oakland Christian Church, 1001 N.E. Michigan, 66616. |
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