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| 10551 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Andy 2 Viergever Andy J. Viergever, 89, Rossville, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at a hospital in Topeka. He was born Dec. 9, 1906, in Willard, the son of Daniel and Anna Rotman Viergever, and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a carpenter and a farmer before he retired in 1971. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Willard and had been a deacon and treasurer at the church many years. He was married to Lula L. Sim-mons March 10, 1931, in Topeka. She survives. A daughter, Kathy Viergever, died Oct. 31, 1963. A son, Glen M. Viergever, died Aug. 4,1993. Other survivors include five sons, Don Viergever, Maple Hill, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morton, Ill., and Darrell Viergever, Mayetta; two daughters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Topeka; two brothers, Walter Viergever and Charles Viergever, both in Topeka; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery, Dover. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willard Baptist Church and sent in care of the Rev. Ray Canfield, 902 Frazier, 66606. Andy Viergever Andy J. Viergever, 89, Rossville, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. He was born December 9, 1906, in Willard, the son of Daniel and Anna Rotman Viergever, and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a carpenter and a fanner before he retired in 1971. He also worked for the Dover Township. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Willard and had been a deacon and treasurer at the church many years. He served on the West Union School Board. He was married to Lula L. Simmons March 10, 1931, in Topeka. She survives. A daughter, Kathy Viergever, died October 31, 1963. A son, Glen M. Viergever, Died August 4, 1993. A grandson, Rodney Viergever, also preceded him in death. Other survivors include five sons, Don Viergever, Maple Hill, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morion, Ill., and Darrell Viergever, Mayetta; two daughters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Topeka; two brothers, Walter Viergever and Charles Viergever, both in Topeka; 10 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Parker- Price Mortuary in Topeka. His service was a 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment was in Dover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willard Baptist Church and sent in care of the Rev. Ray Canfield, 902 Frazier, Topeka 66606, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 10552 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Anna Willard Woman Dies After Long Illness Mrs. Anna Viergever, 82, of Willard died Thursday in her home after a long illness. Born April 18, 1884, near Cawker City, she has lived in the Willard-Valencia community since 1903. Her husband, Daniel Viergever, died in 1961. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter No. 176, Order of Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodge No. 45. Survivors include four sons, Andy Viergever, Charles Viergever and Walter Viergever, all of Rt. 8, Topeka; and Louis Viergever of Topeka; three daughters, Mrs. Ada Hamilton, Rt. 8, Topeka, Mrs. Aletha Ronsick, and Mrs. Katheryn Coleman, Topeka; a brother, John Rotman and a sister, Mrs. Trinnie DeBey, both of Downs; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Parker Mortuary. | |
| 10553 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Anthony Anthony John "Tony" Viergever Anthony "Tony" John Viergever, 72, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born January 9, 1946, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the son of Andy and Lula (Simmons) Viergever. He is survived by his wife, Leota, Miami, OK; son, Duane (Emily) Polley, Topeka; five sibling: Don Viergever; Rose Marie (Jo) Anderson, all of Auburn, KS; Larry (Janet) Vier¬gever, Sarasota, FL; David (Karen) Viergever, Morton, IL, and Darrell (Debbie) Viergever, Mayetta and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Interment will follow with military honors at Dover Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. To read the full obituary or leave a message for Tony's family, please visit www.ParkerPriceFH.com. | |
| 10554 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Bertha Miss Bertha Viergiver [sic] Passed Away Monday The sad news was received Tuesday, of the death of Miss Bertha Viergiver which occured Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of relatives in Jewell City, Kansas. The body was brought to Willard yesterday and the funeral held today. Miss Viergiver gave up her position as teacher in the second room early this spring and underwent an operation shortly after in a Topeka hospital hut, no hope was held out for her recovery. She was suffering with a cancer and the disease had made too great inroad in her system before treatment was started. Miss Viergiver was very popular with her pupils and was greatly admired by her Rossville acquaintances, and her death produced a genuine wave of sadness. Throughout her illness she had continued cheerful and enjoyed having her friends call on her. | |
| 10555 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Charles Charles R. Viergever Charles Robert Viergever, 83, Topeka, died Saturday afternoon, December 26,1998, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born June 27,1915, in Willard, the son of Daniel and Anna Rotman Viergever. He lived in the Topeka/Willard communities all of his life. Mr. Viergever was a farmer. He is survived by a brother, Walter A. Viergever, Topeka. Mr. Viergever will lie in state after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka, His service is at 2 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Dover Cemetery, Dover. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 10556 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Chris 1 Chris Viergever ROSSVILLE — Chris Viergever, 83, Rossville, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Viergever taught school for 25 years in Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas. He was born March 16, 1906, at Willard, the son of Leonard and Adriana VanDonge Viergever. He lived most of his life in Rossville. Mr. Viergever was married to Ethel F. Gooden Jan. 3, 1934, at Oskaloosa. She survives. A son, Gerald Viergever, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a son, Dan W. Viergever, Chanute; two daughters, Sharon Graves, Rossville, and Sue Flerlage, St. Marys; a sister, Adrienne Beer, Willard; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Viergever will lie in state after 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions to be used for the beautification of the school grounds of Unified School District 321 may be made in care of Silver Lake Bank, Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 10557 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Chris 2 Chris Viergever Chris Viergever, 83, Rossville, died Saturday, August 19, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Viergever taught school for 25 years in Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas. He was born March 16, 1906, at Willard, the son of Leonard and Adriana VanDonge Viergever. He lived most of his life in Rossville. Mr. Viergever was married to Ethel F. Gooden on January 3, 1934, at Oskaloosa. She survives. A son, Gerald Viergever, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a son, Dan W. Viergever, Chanute; two daughters, Sharon Graves, Rossville, and Sue Flerlage, St. Marys; a sister, Adrienne Beer, Willard; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to be used for the beautification of the school grounds of Unified School District 321 may be made in care of Silver Lake Bank, Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 10558 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Dan W. Dan William Viergever, 86, was born at home near Willard, KS on March 24, 1935. He took his final breath on February 12, 2022 - a snow blanketed, blue sky day - following years of decline due to Dementia. He lived in Golden, Colorado with his loving wife and caregiver, Elaine. Dan grew up in the farmlands surrounding Topeka, KS. Following his graduation from Rossville High School in 1953, he left home, forgoing a football scholarship at Northwestern University, and joined the Navy to serve his country and travel the world. He served as a gunners-mate from 1953-1957 and in the Naval Reserve from 1957-1961. He is a Veteran of the Korean Defense Era. After his military service, Dan worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as an Agent Telegrapher. When the railroad industry began to slow, he chose to start a new career path, earning his bachelor’s degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1969 and his master’s degree in Library Science at the University of Oklahoma in 1971. Following this, he was the Library Director at Lamar Community College in Lamar, CO and then at the Main Post library at Fort Riley, KS Army Installation. He finished out his career as Library Director at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, KS in 1999. He is responsible for the numerous, beautiful trees on campus there and mural in the college library. Upon his retirement, Dan and Elaine moved to Colorado, living in both Colorado Springs and Golden and enjoying many trips to their cabin, which he built with his family, in the Rocky Mountains. Dan is survived by Elaine, his wife of 63 years. They were married in February on a snow blanketed, blue sky day. He is also survived by three well-loved daughters: Melinda, Melodie and Danielle, as well as his sons-in-law Tim, Mike and Sean. He was blessed by a beautiful bunch of grandkids: Drew, Jeremy, Lindy, Silas, Grant and Katherine. And also, great grandkids: Austin, Kyrstin, Keely, Lillian, Mathias and Kaya. His two sisters, Sue (Jack) Flerlage and Sharon (Wonnie) Graves, survive him, as well, and can attest to the orneriness of his boyhood. He will join his parents, Chris and Ethel Viergever, and his brother and best friend, Gerald Viergever, in the here-after. | |
| 10559 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Doris 1 Doris Marie Viergever WILLARD — Doris Marie Viergever, 65, Willard, died Saturday, May 29, 1999, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Sept. 25,1933, in Topeka, the daughter of William H. and Ruth Jacobson Myers. She graduated from Topeka High School. She moved to Willard 47 years ago. Mrs. Viergever served on the election board at Willard. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, Red Dale Schooners Camping Club and the National Campers and Hikers Association. She married Robert W. Viergever on March 28,1952, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Jay W. Viergever, Dover; two daughters, Jan Marie Dolezilek, Dover, and Joy Lynn Davis, Rossville; her mother and stepfather, Ruth Myers and Daymond Owens, Topeka; a brother, William A. Myers, Willard; two sisters, JoAnn Bulger, Overland Park, and Shirley Blake, in Florida; six grandchildren; and one stepgreat-granddaughter. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Viergever will lie in state after noon Monday at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church, 411 Spruce, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10560 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Ethel 1 Ethel F. Viergever Ethel F. Viergever, 89, St. Marys, died Monday, April 14, 1997, at St. Marys Manor. She was born September 21, 1907, in Maple Hill, the daughter of John Nelson and Rosa Mae Butefish Gooden. She was reared in the Maple Hill community and attended Paxico schools. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church in Rossville. She also was a member of the Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Rossville, which was consolidated with Loyal Chapter No. 176 in Silver Lake. She was a former member of the Rossville Christian Church Quilters and Rossville Senior Citizens. She was married to Chris Viergever January 3, 1934, at Oskaloosa. He died August 19, 1989. A son, Gerald, died in 1948. Mrs. Viergever was an Avon Representative for many years in the Rossville community. Survivors include a son, Dan W. Viergever, Chanute; two daughters, Sue Flerlage, St. Marys, and Sharon Graves, Rossville; a sister, Wilma Loser, Medford, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family received friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Her service was at 2:00 Thursday at the mortuary. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ethel F. Viergever Memorial Fund, yet to be designated, and sent in care of Mrs. Sharon Graves, 8938 N.W. Capper, Rossville 66533. | |
| 10561 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Ethel 2 Ethel F. Viergever ST. MARYS — Ethel F. Viergever, 89, St. Marys, died Monday, April 14,1997, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mrs. Viergever was an Avon representative in the Rossville community for many years. She was born Sept. 21,1907, in Maple Hill, the daughter of John Nelson and Rosa Mae Butefish Gooden. She was raised in Maple Hill and attended school at Paxico. Mrs. Viergever was a member of Rossville Christian Church and the Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Rossville, which consolidated with Loyal Chapter No. 176 in Silver Lake. She was a former member of Rossville Christian Church Quilters and Rossville Seniors. She married Chris Viergever on Jan. 3, 1934, in Oskaloosa. He died Aug. 19,1989. A son, Gerald Viergever, died in 1948. Survivors include a son, Dan W. Viergever, Chanute; two daughters, Sue Flarlage [sic Flerlage], St. Marys, and Sharon Graves, Rossville; a sister, Wilma Loser, Medford, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be at Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Viergever will lie in state after 1p.m. today at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ethel F. Viergever Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of Sharon Graves, 8938 N.W. Capper, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10562 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Gerald 1 AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL TO GERALD VIERGEVER Returning to town after a brief hunting trip north of Rossville, Gerald Viergever, 14, received fatal injuries when he lost control of the car a new Kaiser, near the corner of the Rossville-Delia road by the Krasney farm. Others in the car were Jerry and Kenneth Mason and Gerald’s brother Dan. None of these were injured. 4 The accident occurred between 12 noon and 1 o’clock, Sunday. The boys were driving south and tire marks indicated the car headed for the left side of the road then swerving across the road into the deep ditch on the west side and turned over further along. Gerald was pinned under the car. John Lillard, one of the first on the scene tried to lift the car off the boy, but he was not released until Mr. Krasney brought his tractor and lifted the wreck off the boy. Gerald was taken to a Topeka hospital in Carter’s ambulance, but never regained consciousness and died Mon day. Gerald Dean was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Viergever. He was born January 11, 1934, on the Viergever farm south of Willard. He attended the Willard grade school during his first and second grades. The family then moved to Havensville, where he attended school until he finished the fifth grade. In the spring of 1945 the family moved to Rossville, where he finished his elementary education. Gerald was enrolled as a freshman in Rossville High school when his fatal accident occurred. This was a great shock to his parents, brother Dan, his sisters, Sue and Sharon Viergever, and to his relatives and dear friends. When he came to Rossville he attended Sunday school at the Rossville Christian church and later as his friendship among the boys grew it carried him to the Methodist church. Gerald always carried that winning smile whether on the athletic field or in the class room. He greatly realized his responsibility among his playmates and respect for older people. | |
| 10563 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Gerald 2 He was a member of the Shawnee County basketball team and was looking forward to a great time in High School. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his family and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 o’clock from the Christian church, with the pastor, Orel Newbrey officiating. The church was unable to hold the crowd of young school people and sorrowing elders. — Music was furnished by Mrs. Lorene Harth and Mrs. O. S. Boyd, with Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanying at the piano. Pall bearers were, Robert Young Melvin Ketter, Burns Hesse, Robert Rafferty, Jerry Mason and Kenneth Mason. Burial was in the City cemetery. IN MEMORY OF A DEAR ONE Gerald Dean Viergever who passed away Oct. 3, 1948. In our hearts are treasured many precious memories. “Ir. memory he is just away.” Sadly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Viergever and family. "SHOULD YOU GO FIRST” Should you go first and I remain For battles to be fought. Each thing you’ve touched along the way, will be a hallowed spot. I’ll hear your voice, I’ll see your smile, Though blindly I may grope, The memory of your helping hand, Will buoy me on with hope. —By Albert Kennedy Rowswell | |
| 10564 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Gladis 1 Gladis Viergever ROSSVILLE — Mrs. Gladis Alethia Viergever. 85, Rossville, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 1994, at a rest home here. She was born Jan. 13, 1909, in Horton, the daughter of Ezra C. and Laura E. Hause Brooks, and spent most of her life in the Rossville and Willard communities. She was graduated from Rossville High School and taught a year in a rural school. She was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville, church Quilters, Cake Arts Club of Topeka, West Union Happy Hour Club and the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. She was married to Joe H. Viergever May 23, 1928, in Willard. He died April 4, 1980. A son, Larry Viergever, died in 1931. Another son, Max Loren Viergever, died Dec. 28, 1987. Survivors include a son, Robert W. Viergever, Route 8, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Pearl McGrew, Rossville; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Viergever will lie in state after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10565 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Gladis 2 Gladis Viergever Mrs. Gladis Alethia Viergever, 85, Rossville, died Sunday, January 23, 1994, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born January 13, 1909, in Horton, the daughter of Ezra C. and Laura E. Hause Brooks, and spent most of her life in the Rossville and Willard communities. She was graduated from Rossville High School and taught a year in a rural school. She was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville, the church quilters. Cake Arts Club of Topeka, West Union Happy Hour Club, and the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. She was married to Joe H. Viergever May 23, 1928, in Willard. He died April 4, 1980. A son, Larry Viergever, died in 1931. Another son, Max Loren Viergever, died December 28, 1987. Survivors include a son, Robert W. Viergever, Route 8, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Pearl McGrew, Rossville; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Viergever will lie in state after 11 a.m. Tuesday (today) at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at be Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville 66533. | |
| 10566 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Glen 1 Viergever Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Parker-Price Mortuary for Glen Marvin Viergever, 59, Topeka, who died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1993, at his home of complications of cancer. Mr. Viergever was a sheet metal worker out of Sheet Metal Workers Local 77 with 31 years service when he retired. He recently worked for South Village Mobile Home Park. He was an Army veteran. He was born Oct. 31, 1933, west of Topeka, the son of Andy and Lula Simmons Viergever. He was graduated in 1951 from Rossville High School. Mr. Viergever was a member of Willard Baptist Church where he was a song leader, deacon, treasurer and had served in other offices. He also was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Topeka. Survivors include his fiancee, Mary Lou Adkins, Topeka; his parents, Andy and Lula Viergever, Topeka; two sisters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Topeka; and five brothers, Don Viergever, Maple Hill, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morton, Ill., and Darrell Viergever, Topeka. A sister, Kathy Viergever, died Oct. 31, 1963. Military graveside services will be conducted by Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Viergever will lie in state until service time today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Baptist Church in care of the Rev Ray Canfield, 902 S.W. Frazier, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 10567 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Glen 2 Glen M. Viergever Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Parker-Price Mortuary for Glen Marvin Viergever, 59, Topeka, who died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1993, at his home of complications of cancer. Mr. Viergever was a sheet metal worker out of Sheet Metal Workers Local 77 with 31 years service when he retired. He recently worked for South Village Mobile Home Park. He was an Army veteran. He was born Oct. 31, 1933, west of Topeka, the son of Andy and Lula Simmons Viergever. He was graduated in 1951 from Rossville High School. Mr. Viergever was a member of Willard Baptist Church where he was a song leader, deacon, treasurer and had served in other offices. He also was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Topeka. Survivors include his fiancee, Mary Lou Adkins, Topeka; his parents, Andy and Lula Viergever, Topeka; two sisters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Topeka; and five brothers, Don Viergever, Maple Hill, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morton, III., and Darrell Viergever, Topeka. A sister, Kathy Viergever, died Oct. 31, 1963. Military graveside services will be conducted by Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Viergever will lie in state until service time today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Baptist Church in care of the Rev. Ray Canfield, 902 S.W. Frazier, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 10568 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Helen Helen L. Viergever Helen L Viergever, 81, of Rossville, passed away Sunday, September 24,2017. She was born October 11,1935 in Valencia, KS, the daughter of Andy and Lula Viergever. Helen was a 1953 graduate of Rossville High School. After high school she began working for Kansas Power & Light that later became Westar Energy, rising to the position of Senior Staff Accountant, retiring in 1992 after over 30 years of service. She was fond of travel, taking several cruises and numerous bus trips. She also worked on ceramics as a hobby for many years. Helen is survived by her siblings, Don Viergever of Auburn, Rose Marie Anderson (Jo) of Auburn, Anthony Viergever (Leota) of Grove, OK, Larry Viergever (Janet) of Sarasota, FL, David Viergever (Karen) of Morton, IL and Darrell Viergever (Debbie) of Mayetta, KS. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Glen and her sister Kathy. Helen will lie in state after 2:00, Friday, September 29 at Penwell-Gabel Parker Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 that evening. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30 at the funeral home with burial to follow in Dover Cemetery, Dover, KS. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Salvation Army or the Topeka Rescue Mission, Inc. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 10569 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Joe 1 JOE ‘PAP’ VIERGEVER Joe H. “Pap” Viergever, 72, Route8, Topeka, died Friday, April 4, 1980, at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 31, 1908, at Willard, the son of Leonard and Adrianna VanDonge Viergever. He was a lifelong resident of Shawnee County. Mr. Viergever retired in 1970, as the superintendent of the iron works at Rinner Construction Corporation. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, and the Iron Workers Union Local No. 10, at Topeka. He married Gladis Brooks on May 23, 1928, at Willard. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Bob Viergever and Max Viergever, both at Willard; a brother, Chris Viergever, Rossvjlle; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Stevens, Aberdeen, Ida., and Mrs. Adrian Beer, Willard; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a infant son, Larry E. Viergever, on February 6, 1932. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Parker-Price Mortuary with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 10570 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Joe 2 Joe ‘Pap’ Viergever Joe H. “Pap” Viergever, 72, Route 8, Topeka, died Friday at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 31, 1908, at Willard, the son of Leonard and Adrianna VanDonge Viergever. He was a lifelong resident of Shawnee County. Mr. Viergever retired in 1970 as the superintendent of the iron works at Rinner Construction Corp. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and the Iron Workers Union Local No. 10, at Topeka. He married Gladis Brooks on May 23, 1928, at Willard. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Bob Viergever and Max Viergever, both at Willard; a brother, Chris Viergever, Rossville; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Stevens, Aberdeen, Idaho, and Mrs. Adrian Beer, Willard; seven grandchildren and one great-grandaughter. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Larry E. Viergever, on Feb. 6, 1932. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 10571 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Kathy Kathy Viergever Dies After Long Illness Services for Kathy Ann Viergever, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Viergever of Maple Hill, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Penwell-Gabel Chapel in Topeka. She died Thursday morning in a Topeka hospital where she had been ill for six weeks. An autopsy report showed the cause of death was a kidney disease. Burial was in Dover Cemetery. Kathy was born April 4, 1956 in Topeka. She was a student at Rossville Grade School and a member of Willard Community Baptist Church. Besides her parents, survivors include six brothers, Donald of Route 8, Topeka, and Glen, Anthony, Larry, David and Darrell, all of the home; and two sisters, Miss Helen Viergever and Mrs. Rosemarie Anderson of Topeka. | |
| 10572 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Lula LulaViergever ROSSVILLE — Lula L. Viergever, 89, Rossville, died Thursday, Dec. 13,2001, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born July 19,1912, in Manhattan, the daughter of David E. and Laura Biddle Simmons. She lived most of her life in Topeka. Mrs. Viergever was a member of Willard Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday school and served as Bible school superintendent. She married Andy J. Viergever on March 10, 1931, in Topeka. He died March 18,1996. Mrs. Viergever also was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Viergever, on Oct. 31,1963; a son, Glen M. Viergever, on Aug. 4,1993; and a grandson, Rodney Lynn Viergever, on Oct. 9,1966. Survivors include two daughters, Helen Viergever, Rossville, and Rose Marie Anderson, Auburn; five sons, Don Viergever, Auburn, Tony Viergever, Grove, Okla., Larry Viergever, Sarasota, Fla., David Viergever, Morton, III., and Darrell Viergever, Mayetta; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Parker- Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery at Dover. Mrs. Viergever will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the mortuary, where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Baptist Church and sent in care of the Rev. Ray Candid, 902 S.W. Frazier, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 10573 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Max Max Loren Viergever WILLARD — Max Loren Viergever, 47, Willard, died of natural causes Monday, Dec. 28, 1987, at his home. Mr. Viergever was a carpenter and had worked for Bob Florence Contractor Inc., and Halsey-Tevis Inc. He had specialized in acoustical ceilings. He was born Jan. 14, 1940, at Willard, the son of Joe H. “Pap” and Gladis A. Brooks Viergever. He attended Willard Grade School and was graduated from Rossville High School. He spent most of his life in the Willard community except for a few years at Silver Lake and Kiro. Mr. Viergever was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville. He had been a member of Carpenter’s Union Local No. 1445 in Topeka many years and served in the department of Shawnee Fire District No. 4 in Dover Township several years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Natalie Pauley, Carrollton, Texas, and Mrs. Robyn Leigh Hulse, Topeka; a son, Terry Lee Viergever, Pittsburg; his mother, Mrs. Gladis A. Viergever, Willard; a brother, Robert W. Viergever, Willard; and two granddaughters. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville, 66533, or St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Chemical Dependency Treatment Services, 1700 W. 7th, 66606. | |
| 10574 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Randy Randy L. Viergever Randy L. Viergever, 61, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by his friends and family. Randy was born September 26, 1957, in Topeka, KS, to Donald Allen and Anna Mae (Walthall) Viergever. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1976. Randy married Karen Liggett on October 21, 1978. Together they had a daughter, Lisa Marie on September 19, 1984. He worked at Jeffrey Energy Center from 1977 to 1984. Upon leaving he started Viergever Trucking for which he contracted with Kansas Sand and Concrete for 32 years. He enjoyed coaching Softball for his daughter’s team for several years. Randy was a loyal friend and will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his mother. Randy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Viergever; daughter, Lisa Viergever; father, Donald Allen Viergever, Sr.; brother, Donald Allen (Laura) Viergever, Jr.; sister, Theresa Viergever; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was Friday, February 8, 2019, at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. Interment followed at Dover Cemetery, Dover, Kansas. At Randy's request, please dress casual (Jeans and boots welcome). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Willard Community Baptist Church, 107 Wabaunsee Road, Topeka, KS 66615. | |
| 10575 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Robert ROBERT VIERGEVER Robert Viergever, 72, died at his home in Wichita January 1. Mr. Viergever had lived in and around Topeka, Willard and Rossville most of his life. He was with the Federal Land Bank of Wichita until his retirement a few years ago. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Veta Viergever, of the home; three sons, Richard Viergever of California, and Carrol and Don Viergever of Wichita; four brothers. Don and Leonard of Topeka; Chris of Rossville; and Joe of Willard; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Stevens of Topeka and Mrs. Trinnie Moyer and Mrs. Peter Beer, Willard: and six grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday in Wichita with burial in a Wichita cemetery. | |
| 10576 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Robert W. Robert W. “Bob” Viergever, 90, Willard, KS, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home. He was born August 1, 1929 in Willard, Kansas to Joe Honas and Glades (Brooks) Viergever. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1947. In June of 1949 Bob joined the Marines and was awarded a Purple Heart after being injured in Korea. He was honorably discharged in October of 1950. He worked at Wagner Construction in Topeka, retiring in 1992. Bob was a member of American Legion Post No. 31 in Rossville and Carpenter’s Union in Topeka. On March 28, 1952 he married Doris Myers in Topeka. She preceded him in death May 29, 1999. He was also preceded in death by his parents and brother, Max Viergever (58). Bob is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Shirley; children, Jan (Don) Dolezilek, Dover; Jay (Sue) Viergever, Overbrook; and Joy (Rick) Davis of Rossville; grandchildren, Haven (Eric) Byrne, Tanner (Jenny) Davis, Trace (Erin) Davis, Bethany (Dan) Ensle, Devin (Caitlyn) Viergever, Dalton (Rene) Viergever and Ashton Ketterman; 13 great-grandchildren; step-children, Bryce (Kelly) Benedict, Topeka; Dennis (Donna) Benedict, Illinois; Linda Benedict, Silver Lake; Diana Sabatino, Texas; grandsons, Matt, Nick, Daniel, Michael, Brett and Chris; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services will be 1:00 pm Monday, October 7, 2019 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Burial with military honors will follow at Rossville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post No. 31, P.O. BOX 338, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 10577 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Walter 1 Walter Allen Viergever Walter Allen Viergever, 90, Valencia, passed away Fri., July 8, 2011, at his home. He was born April 22, 1921, at Valencia, the youngest of 7 children born to Daniel and Anna (Rotman) Viergever. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. Walter graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1939. Walter was a farmer all of his life, and raised Angus cattle. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed his dogs. He was born and lived at the same location until he married. Walter married Jean Ekart Jeffries on Aug. 10, 1994, at Miami, OK. She survives of the home. He is also survived by one step-daughter: Betty Badura (Henry) of Rossville; 2 step-grandchildren: Bill Badura and Suzette Smith; 5 step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Tues., July 12, 2011, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Interment in Dover Cemetery. Walter will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Mon., at the funeral chapel. Memorial contribu-tions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 10578 |  | Obituary- Viergever, Walter 2 Walter Allen Viergever Walter Allen Viergever, 90, Valencia, passed away July 8,2011, at his home. He was born April 22, 1921, at Valencia, the youngest of seven children born to Daniel and Anna (Rotman) Viergever. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and three brothers. Walter graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1939. Walter was a farmer all his life and raised Angus cattle. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed his dogs. He was born and lived at the same location until he married. Walter married Jean Ekart Jeffries on Aug. 10, 1994, at Miami, Okla. She survives of the home. He is also survived by one stepdaughter, Betty Badura and husband Henry of Rossville; two stepgrandchildren, Bill Badura and Suzette Smith; five step-great-grandchildren; one step- great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were July 12 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, Topeka. Interment followed in Dover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 10579 |  | Obituary- Vieux, Frank Frank S. Vieux Frank S. Vieux, 80, lifelong resident of Shawnee County, died Tuesday night at his home 1308 North Quincy. He was born January 10th, 1864, at Silver Lake and moved to Topeka from Rossville in 1904. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Laura B. Blain, Shawnee, Okla., and a half-brother, Charles Melloish, of Topeka. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Parker Mortuary, with burial in Rochester Cemetery. | |
| 10580 |  | Obituary- Vieux, Louis Findagrave.com information BORN THE SON OF A FRENCH CANADIAN FURTRAPPER AND HIS POTTAWATOMIE WIFE. LOUIS BECAME THE TRIBAL BUSINESS MANAGER AND CHIEF OF THE POTTAWATOMIES WHEN THE TRIBE WAS REMOVED FROM THEIR ANCESTRAL HOMELANDS AND FORCED TO RESERVATIONS IN KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA. | |
| 10581 |  | Obituary- Vilven, Georgia Mrs. Georgia Vilven Mrs. Georgia Vilven, 88, Wamego, died Thursday, March 1, 1990, at a Topeka hospital. She had been ill two months. Mrs. Vilven assisted her husband with Harmony Gardens, a wholesale florist business in Wamego, before they retired. They also operated a catfish farm near Wamego. She baked dozens of cookies for Kansas State basketball teams during the Christmas holidays many years. She was born Nov. 16, 1901, in Louisville, the daughter of George and Florence Elizabeth Reinhart Witts, and spent her life in the Louisville community. Mrs. Vilven was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wamego, Wamego Historical Society, Wamego Chamber of Commerce and the Mike Ahearn Club at Kansas State. She also was a member of Kansas Commercial Fish Growers Association and National Catfish Farmers of America. She was a former member of Lioness Club, Hillbillies Bridge Club and 4 to 12 Bridge Club. She was married to Wilford Vilven Dec. 5, 1923, in Louisville. He died May 10, 1980. Survivors include three nieces, Rossville, and Wanda Omer, Albuquerque, N.M.; and a nephew, Wallace Vilven, Wamego. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery. Mrs. Vilven will lie in state after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Wamego City Hospital. | |
| 10582 |  | Obituary- Vilven, Wilford WILFORD R. VILVEN Wilford R. Vilven, 77, Wamego, died Saturday, May 10, 1980, at a hospital here after a long illness. He was born November 20, 1902, near Wamego in Wabaunsee County, the son of Arthur and Gertrude Banks Vilven. He lived in the Wamego area all his life. Mr. Vilven was a florist and a farmer. He owned and operated the Harmony Gardens Wholesale Greenhouse in Wamego until his retirement in 1968. He then owned and operated Leisure Acres Strawberry and Fish Farm, also of Wamego. He was past president of the Wamego Lions Club, where he recently was awarded the 40-year membership pin. He also was past president of the Wamego Historical Society. Mr. Vilven was a member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church and the Wamego Chamber of Commerce. He was past secretary- treasurer of the Kansas Commercial Fish Growers Association and a member of the Catfish Farmers of America. He married Georgia Witts December 5,1923, at Louisville. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Edna Spears, Rossville; and a brother, Leland L. Vilven, Wamego. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Burial was in Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wamego City Hospital memorial fund in care of Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust or the Stewart Funeral Home, both at Wamego. | |
| 10583 |  | Obituary- Voelker, Josephine Josephine Marie Voelker, 99, (17 days shy of turning 100) died on February 23, 2019 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Rossville, Kansas on March 12, 1919, the daughter of Henry and Monica (Prockish) McGuire. Josephine was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Church. She married Pius Voelker in Delia, Kansas on September 21, 1937. He predeceased her on July 4, 1990 as well as a son Larry Wayne Voelker who died in 1992. Survivors include a son, Melvin Voelker of St. Louis, MO and a daughter Sharon Banks of Berryton, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Voelker was cremated. Graveside inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 10584 |  | Obituary- Vogel, Edgar VOGEL Edgar Valentine Vogel. 16, 1430 North Jackson street, Topeka, died Sunday morning in Christ’s hospital following an illness of two weeks. He went to Topeka 14 years ago with his parents from Rossville. He was a student at the Curtis junior high school. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vogel; two sisters, Louise and Reta May; four brothers, Henry D., Bernard, David and Thurman of Topeka; a grandmother, Mrs. Charlotta Vogel of Perry and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hall of Maple Hill. Funeral services were held at the North Topeka Baptist church, Tuesday at 10 a. m. Burial was in the Memorial Park cemetery. | |
| 10585 |  | Obituary- Vogel, Henry Henry "Hank" Daniel Vogel Henry "Hank" Daniel Vogel, 95, of Manhattan, passed away Monday, December 9th, at Homestead of Manhattan. Hank was born October 29, 1918, in Rossville, Kansas, son of Henry and Myrle (Hall) Vogel. He was a graduate of Berryton High School. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army in Company K, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th "Golden Acorn" Division during WWII. He served under General Patton and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, receiving the Bronze Star. Hank was employed as a maintenance supervisor with California Inn Management, retiring in 1988. Mr. Vogel was a life member of Post 17 American Legion and Pearce-Keller Post No. 17 V.F.W., both in Manhattan. Hank was married to Betty (Martin) Lorenz in 1942 in Topeka. They had one child, Lawrence. They were later divorced. He married Isla Mae Gates in 1972 and they were later divorced. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Cinda Vogel, of Manhattan; granddaughter Lindsay and husband Clint Silver of Osage City, and great-grandsons, Reed Silver and Chase Silver, of Osage City; sister Reta and husband Calvin Holmes of Topeka, and several nieces and nephews. Hank was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Edgar, Thurman, David and Bernard Vogel and a sister, Louise Vogel. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, December 13th, in the Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth, Manhattan, with Rev. R. C. "Cam" McConnell officiating. Private family inurnment will be at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Manhattan, KS prior to the service with Military Honors by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice House, 3801 Vanesta Dr. Manhattan, KS 66503. To send an online condolence or gift, visit www.irvinparkview.com. Services by Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, Manhattan. | |
| 10586 |  | Obituary- Voight, Shirley Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Shirley Voight Passes Away Judy Lundin reports a death a few weeks back that was never in any paper that she could find. It was Shirley Bond Irwin Voight of Tennessee. She grew up in Delia & attended Delia schools. She died the first part of May. Her parents were Oren & Marguerite Bond of Delia. Two of her daughters, Kim Dick & Karen Lira attended Rossville schools. They survive along with another daughter Tracy. Other survivors include a brother, Robert Bond of Missouri. | |
| 10587 |  | Obituary- Vorhies, Anna Word came to Rossville Saturday of the death of Mrs. Frank Vorhies at her home in Shannon City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vorhies, Mrs. Dave Yocum of this city and Mrs. Etta Nelson of Topeka left Sunday morning in the Vorhies car to attend the funeral which was held Monday. The deceased lady had been in poor health for three years. Her death followed an operation. | |
| 10588 |  | Obituary- Vorhies, Charles CHARLEY VORHIES Charley Vorhies who passed away last Wednesday, was the oldest resident of Rossville and community. Charley was a friend to all and a good citizen and neighbor to every one He was a devoted husband and father. Rossville had been his home for many many years with the exception of time spent on various vacations and tours of the states. Rev. Earl O. Harbour officiated Friday afternoon at the funeral services in the Methodist church. The Rev. C. P. Broadfoot of Topeka assisted. The music was furnished by Mrs. Levi Henderson and Mrs. O. S. Boyd accompanied by Edith Higginbotham The pall bearers were, C. E. Gresser, Frank Zickefoose, William Kerr, L. B. Crow, Sidney Stumbaugh and Laverne Spears. Burial in Rossville Cemetery with the Masonic order having charge at the grave-side service. CHARLES W. VORHIES Funeral services for Charles W. Vorhies, who died Wednesday at his home in Rossville, will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist church in Rossville. Burial will be at the Rossville cemetery, with the Hesperian lodge conducting the rites. The body will lie in state at the Parker Mortuary from Thursday noon until Friday noon. Mr. Vorhies, who was 88 years of age, was born at Mount Ayers, Iowa and came to Rossville when he was 21. He married Miss Birdie Miller, March 31, 1882, and they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this spring. Mr. Vorhies was a member of Hesperian Lodge 111, A. F. and A. M. of Rossville, Amarylis Chapter 321, OES, and the Rossville Methodist church. He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Driscoll, of Topeka, and Mrs. Beulah McIntyre, of Rossville; one grandson, Frank B. Martin of Topeka three brothers, Frank of Shannon City Iowa; Elton of Rossville and Roy of Long Beach, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Webb of Laurel City, Neb. | |
| 10589 |  | Obituary- Vorhies, Elton and Vorhies, Ray Elton Vorhies Rossville - Elton Vorhies, 89, of Rossville, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Born April 14, 1872, in Shannon City, Iowa, he moved to the Rossville community in 1915. He was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Howard of 1229 Plass and Ray of Los Angeles; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Weybright of Culver City, Calif., five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Hurley Funeral Home of Rossville will announce arrangements. -- Ray Vorhies Mr. Ray Vorhies of Long Beach, California passed away New Years Day at his home in California. He was 83 years of age. Mr. Vorhies is a brother of Elton Vorhies of Rossville and also an uncle of Mrs. Beulah McIntyre. At one time Ray and Elton operated a cafe in Rossville. | |
| 10590 |  | Obituary- Vorhies, Frank Frank Vorhies Word was received here [missing part] of the sudden death of Frank Vorhies, 86, who passed away at his home at Shanon City, Iowa. He was the brother of Elton Vorhies of this city and the late Charley Vorhies. The deceased gentleman and his family were down about a year ago for a family reunion with the Rossville relatives. | |
| 10591 |  | Obituary- Vorhies, Howard Howard Vorhies Howard John Vorhies, 89, Topeka, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Midland Hospice House. He was born on Dec. 14, 1913, in Rossville, the son of Elton and Maggie Davis Vorhies. Mr. Vorhies retired from Whelan’s Lumber Company. He was a member of Topeka Lodge No. 555. He married Nellian Keich in 1937 in Topeka and later married Geraldine Cushing in 1994 in Oklahoma. They both pre¬ceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Tubbs; a brother, Ray Vorhies; and a sister, Ruth Weybright. Survivors include a daughter, Jo Kasson, Topeka; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Parker-Price Chapel. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Vorhies will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 10592 |  | Obituary- Vorhies, Josiah J. Vorhies Passes Away J. Vorhies passed away Saturday afternoon shortly after 2:00 after an illness of many weeks. Mr. Vorhies although well up in the eighties had a wonderful constitution and several times during his illness when it was thought he would only live a few hours, he would rally and once more renew his fight for life. Mr. Vorhies death was caused by catarrh of the liver. Mr. Vorhies had been a resident of Rossville about 14 years and before coming here had resided on a farm near Shannon City, Iowa. During his residence here he had won the respect and esteem of all the citizens of Rossville. The funeral was held Sunday at the Methodist church and one of the greatest gatherings in years attended the ceremonies. Mr. Vorhies was a member of Hesperian lodge, A.F. & A.M. under whose auspices the burial rites were conducted. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. Mr. Vorhies leaves a family of five children, Chas. of Los Angeles, Elton, of Scranton, Kan., Frank of Shannon City, Iowa, Mrs. Yocum of this city and Mrs. Nelson, of Oakland, all of whom were here for the funeral. -- We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during the long illness, and the death of our dear father Josiah Vorhies. The Children -- Oscar Attebury, of Valencia was in Rossville, Sunday to attend the funeral of J. Vorhies. -- The Joe Hook family and Bert Lazelle were here Sunday to attend the J. Vorhies funeral. -- Obituary At two o'clock Saturday afternoon, April 11, 1914, at his home in Rossville, Kansas, Josiah Vorhies passed from the cares and pains of this life to the happiness of the world beyond. He had reached his eighty third year. He had lived in Rossville 14 years and had won the love and respect of all who know him. He was born October 17, 1831 at Mt. Ephraim, Ohio. In 1852 when a young man of 20 years Mr. Vorhies made a trip to California when the gold fever was the highest. The nearest railroad was at Cumberland, Maryland. He went by stage to that place and from there to New York City, where he took a sailing vessel to the Chagres river. It took him 14 days to get that far on his journey. He crossed the Isthmus of Panama and took another sailing vessel to Sacramento, Calif. Something went wrong with the ship and he was 120 days getting to Sacramento. He and the rest of the crew came near dying from hunger and thirst before they reached their destination. He was in California two years. This trip was one of success, sickness and hardships. At the end of two years he returned to his home in Ohio over the same route but made better time. In 1856 he got the western fever again but this M.E. church and was conductime he landed in Ringgold county, Iowa. He took a homestead and became quite a prosperous farmer. In 1858 he was married to Miss Paulina Quinn. He and his wife were members of the Methodist church all their married life. There was born to them five sons and three daughters, all of them are living except a son that died at the age of seven. His wife passed away seven years ago. Mr. Vorhies leaves to mourn his loss seven children, fifteen grand children, five great grandchildren and four sisters. The funeral was held at the Rossville M.E. church and was conducted by Rev. A.S. Embree of Topeka. Mr. Vorhies was a member of Hesperian Lodge, A.F. & A.M. The members of the lodge took charge of the services at the cemetery which were beautiful and impressive | |
| 10593 |  | Obituary- Wabaunsee, Fred 1 Wabaunsee Fred Lew Wabaunsee, 20, Delia, was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle accident early Saturday, June 29. A Brown County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said the accident occurred on a county road three miles east and two miles north of US-75 in Brown County. He was born Oct. 9, 1964, at Holton, the son of Llewellyn and Freda Nozhackum Wabaunsee. He lived in the Mayetta and Delia communities all his life. Mr. Wabaunsee was a member of Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indian Tribe and the former Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church west of Mayetta. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Wabaunsee, Delia; five sisters, Mary Lopez, Mayetta, Winifred Wabaunsee, Las Vegas, Nev., Marcia Wabaunsee, Topeka, Lois Dominguez, Wichita, and Frances Wabaunsee, Bemidji, Minn.; and a brother, Richard Wabaunsee, Delia. Funeral mass was to be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church at Mayetta. Burial was to be in Ship Shee Cemetery, west of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home of Holton was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10594 |  | Obituary- Wabaunsee, Fred 2 Lew Wabaunsee DELIA — Fred Lew Wabaunsee, 20, Delia, was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle accident early Saturday, June 29. A Brown County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said the accident occurred on a country road three miles east and two miles north of US-75 in Brown County. He was born Oct. 9, 1964, at Holton, the son of Llewellyn and Freda Nozhackum Wabaunsee. He lived in the Mayetta and Delia communities all his life. Mr. Wabaunsee was a member of Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indian Tribe and the former Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church west of Mayetta. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Wabaunsee, Delia; five sisters, Mary Lopez, Mayetta, Winifred Wabaunsee, Las Vegas, Nev., Marcia Wabaunsee, Topeka, Lois Dominguez, Wichita, and Frances Wabaunsee, Bemidji, Minn.; and a brother, Richard Wabaunsee, Delia. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church at Mayetta. Burial will be in Ship Shee Cemetery, west of Mayetta. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday in the Community Building west of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home of Holton is in charge of arrangements. FRED WABAUNSEE Fred Lew Wabaunsee, 20, Delia, was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle accident early Saturday, June 29, 1985. A Brown County Sheriff’s Department spokesman said the accident occurred on a county road three miles east and two miles north of US-75 in Brown County. He was born October 9, 1964, at Holton, the son of Llewellyn and Freda Nozhackum Wabaunsee. He lived in the Mayetta and Delia communities all of his life. Mr. Wabaunsee was a member of Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indian Tribe and the former Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church west of Mayetta. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Wabaunsee, Delia; five sisters, Mary Lopez, Mayetta, Winifred Wabaunsee, Las Vegas, Nev., Marcia Wabaunsee, Topeka, Lois Dominguez, Wichita, and Frances Wabaunsee, Bemidji, Minn.; and a brother, Richard Wabaunsee, Delia. Funeral mass was celebrated at 9 a.m. July 2, at St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church at Mayetta. Burial was in Ship Shee Cemetery, west of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home of Holton was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10595 |  | Obituary- Wabaunsee, Freda 1 Mrs. Freda J. Wabaunsee Mrs. Freda J. Wabaunsee, 61, Delia, died Monday, July 7, at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 29, 1925, at Mayetta, the daughter of Charles and Anna Cook Nozhackum, and spent her life in the Delia and Mayetta communities. Mrs. Wabaunsee was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian tribe and Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on the Potawatomi Reservation west of Mayetta. She was married to Llewellyn “Lou” Wabaunsee Jan. 27, 1946, at Mayetta. He survives. A daughter, Louella “Henry” Wabaunsee, died July 20, 1968, and a son, Fred Wabaunsee, died June 29, 1985. Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mary Lopez, Delia, Winifred Wabaunsee, Las Vegas, Nev., Marcia Wabaunsee, Topeka, Mrs. Lois Dominguez, Wichita, and Frances Wabaunsee, Cloquet, Minn.; two sons, Richard Wabaunsee, Delia, and Ralph Wabaunsee, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Marcella Hernandez and Mrs. Maxine Ramirez, both of Mayetta, and Mrs. Charlene Padella, Sabetha; a brother, Chris Puckee, Las Vegas, Nev.; 18 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Mass of Christian burial will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta. Burial will be in Ship Shee Catholic Cemetery on the Potawatomi Indian Reservation west of Mayetta. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today in the Old Potawatomi Community Building a half mile west of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10596 |  | Obituary- Wabaunsee, Freda 2 Wabaunsee Mrs. Freda J. Wabaunsee, 61, Delia, died Monday, July 7, at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 29, 1925, at Mayetta, the daughter of Charles and Anna Cook Nozhackum, and spent her life in the Delia and Mayetta communities. Mrs. Wabaunsee was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian tribe and Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on the Potawatomi Reservation west of Mayetta. She was married to Llewellyn “Lou” Wabaunsee Jan. 27, 1946, at Mayetta. He survives. A daughter, Louella “Henry” Wabaunsee, died July 20, 1968, and a son, Fred Wabaunsee, died June 29, 1985. Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mary Lopez, Delia, Winifred Wabaunsee, Las Vegas, Nev., Marcia Wabaunsee, Topeka, Mrs. Lois Dominguez, Wichita, and Frances Wabaunsee, Cloquet, Minn.; two sons, Richard Wabaunsee, Delia, and Ralph Wabaunsee, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Marcella Hernandez and Mrs. Maxine Ramirez, both of Mayetta, and Mrs. Charlene Padella, Sabetha; a brother, Chris Puckee, Las Vegas, Nev.; 18 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Mass of Christian burial was to be at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 1986 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta. Burial was to be in Ship Shee Catholic Cemetery on the Potawatomi Indian Reservation west of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. FREDA J. WABAUNSEE Mrs. Freda J. Wabaunsee, 62, Delia, died Monday, July 7, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 29, 1925, at Mayetta, the daughter of Charles and Anna Cook Nozhackum, and spent her life in the Delia and Mayetta communities. Mrs. Wabaunsee was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian tribe and Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on the Potawatomi Reservation west of Mayetta. She was married to Llewellyn “Lou” Wabaunsee January 27, 1946, at Mayetta. He survives. A daughter, Louella “Henry” Wabaunsee, died July 20, 1968, and a son, Fred Wabaunsee, died June29, 1985. Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mary Lopez, Delia, Winifred Wabaunsee, Las Vegas, Nev., Marcia Wabaunsee, Topeka, Mrs. Lois Dominguez, Wichita, and Frances Wabaunsee, Cloquet, Minn.; two sons, Richard Wabaunsee, Delia, and Ralph Wabaunsee, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Marcella Hernandez and Mrs. Maxine Ramirez, both of Mayetta, and Mrs. Charlene Padella, Sabetha; a brother, Chris Puckee, Las Vegas, Nev.; 18 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Mass of Christian burial was at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta. Burial was in Ship Shee Catholic Cemetery on the Potawatomi Indian Reservation west of Mayetta. A rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Old Potawatomi Community Building a half of a mile West of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10597 |  | Obituary- Wabaunsee, Llewellyn 1 Wabaunsee Llewellyn “Lou” Wabaunsee, 85, Mayetta, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 15, 1924, on the Potawatomi Reservation near Mayetta, the son of Louis Andrew and Catherine Ursula Shoptese Wabaunsee. He attended Grand Prairie school on the Prairie Band Reservation and high school in Marty, S.D., where he later enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Wabaunsee served in the Navy for nine years during World War II.k He later worked most of his life as a sheetrocker for Wabaunsee Drywall. He was a lifelong resident of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, a member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and a member of American Legion We-Ta-Se Post 410. He married Freda J. Nozhackum on Jan. 27, 1946 in Mayetta. She died July 7, 1986. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Richard Wabaunsee and Fred Lew Wabaunsee; two daughters, Louella “Henry” Wabaunsee and Marsha Ferrari; three sisters; a brother; three grandsons and a granddaughter. Survivors include four daughters, Mary “Monnie” Wabaunsee and Frances Wabaunsee, both of Mayetta, Winifred “Goffy” Wahweotten, Dowagiac, Mich., Lois “Louie” Dominguez, Wichita; a son, Ralph Wabnum, Topeka; a sister, Anita Goslin, Rosalie, Neb.; a brother, Louis J. Wabaunsee, Topeka; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial was held Monday morning at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Burial was in Shipshee Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 10598 |  | Obituary- Wabaunsee, Llewellyn 2 Llewellyn “Lou” Wabaunsee MAYETTA- Llewellyn “Lou” Wabaunsee, 85, of Mayetta, KS passed away July 29, 2009 at his home. He was born January 15, 1924 on the Potawatomi Reservation in Mayetta, KS the son of Louis Andrew and Catherine Ursula Shoptese Wabaunsee. He attended Grand Prairie school on the Prairie Band Reservation and high school in Marty, S.D. in which he later enlisted in the United States Navy serving 9 years during World War II. Lou was a lifelong resident of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation and had spent most of that time as a sheetrocker for Wabaunsee Drywall. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, a member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and a member of American Legion We Ta Se Post #410. He married Freda J. Nozhackum on January 27, 1946 in Mayetta, KS. She preceded him in death on July 7, 1986. He was also pre-ceded in death by 2 sons, Richard Wabaunsee and Fred Lew Wabaunsee; 2 daughters, Louella “Henry” Wabaunsee and Marsha Ferrari; 3 sisters; a brother; 3 grandsons and a granddaughter. Survivors include 4 daughters, Mary “Monnie” Wabaunsee and Frances Wabaunsee both of Mayetta, KS, Winifred “Goffy” Wahweotten of Dowagiac, MI, Lois “Louie” Dominguez of Wichita, KS; a son, Ralph Wabnum of Topeka, KS; a sister, Anita Goslin of Rosalie, NE; a brother, Louis J. Wabaunsee of Topeka; 25 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and many many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2009 at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Burial will be in Shipshee Cemetery. Rosaries will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening, August 1, 2009 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton and at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening, August 2, 2009 at Our Lady of the Snows. Burial will be in the Shipshee Cemetery. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes .com. | |
| 10599 |  | Obituary- Wabaunsee, Pack Pack Wabaunsee, of the reservation died Sunday night and was buried Wednesday morning. He suffered a stroke on Oct. 27, and a week later got up and the second stroke ended his life. | |
| 10600 |  | Obituary- Wabaunsee, William Henry Wade was called to Fairfax, Okla., Tuesday night by the death of a relative, Willie Wabaunsee. |
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