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| 10651 |  | Obituary- Waller, Riley Dr. Riley M. Waller, St. Joseph, physician and surgeon, a brother of George Waller, formerly of this community but now living at Paucett, Mo., was accidently killed this week by a shotgun wound from his own gun. His body was found in a ravine near the home of a brother-in-law 3 miles south of St. Joseph. He had left the house on a hunting trip and the authorities decided his gun was discharged as he slid down the bank of the gully. Dr. Waller at one time practiced at Manhattan and in Dodge City, Kansas. His death occurred on his 40th birthday anniversary. | |
| 10652 |  | Obituary- Wallerstedt, Arthur Arthur Wallerstedt Dies Word was received here this week of the sudden death of Arthur Wallerstedt of McPherson, Kansas, formerly of this city. He suffered from a heart attack January 19. Mr. Wallerstedt will be known here by old timers as the operator of the drug store about 25 years ago. He is survived by a son, Jack, who lives in Kansas City, Mo., and his wife of the home. | |
| 10653 |  | Obituary- Walter, Jeri Jeri Lynn (Dugan) Walter Topeka – Jeri Lynn (Dugan) Walter, age 66, passed away at her home in Topeka July 9th, 2022. She was born June 18th, 1956 in Holton, attended Delia Grade School, and was a member of the Delia Early Birds 4H Club. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1974. She was united in marriage to Nathan Walter in 1987. They were married for more than 29 years before divorcing in 2016. She worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Topeka as a medical records supervisor, and was asked to head the opening of the Blue Cross Blue Shield office in Wichita. Upon returning to Topeka, she worked as the medical records supervisor at the Valeo Behavioral Health Care. Survivors include daughter Amanda Dugan (Joshua) Taylor and grandson Nathan Taylor of Topeka, mother JoAnn Dugan of Delia, sisters Christine (Alan) Stanton of Topeka and Edy (Tony) Prescott of Delia, and a brother Scott (Mary) Dugan of Wakarusa. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Dugan and brother David Dugan. Per her wishes, she cremated with interment at Holton Cemetery at a later date. | |
| 10654 |  | Obituary- Walters, Frances From findagrave.com | |
| 10655 |  | Obituary- Walton, Alice MRS. ALICE WALTON Mrs. Alice M. Walton, 71, wife of A. S. Walton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. D. Baker, 1612 Strong avenue Monday afternoon. She is survived by four daughters Mrs. Eva Smelser. Mrs. Edith Buckman, and Mrs. Baker, Topeka, and Mrs. Lena Spencer, Leavenworth; a son, Clarence Walton, Victoria. Kan, her mother Mrs. Martha Fields, Manhattan; three sisters, Miss Alta Fields, Manhattan; Mrs. Jessie Clardy, Cushing, Okla.; and Mrs. Mattie Blanchard, Oklahoma City, Okla. four brothers, Charles B. Fields, McFarland; Jerry B. Fields, Alma; Ted Fields, Rossville and Emmett Fields, Wyoming; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at Penwell’s chapel at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery. | |
| 10656 |  | Obituary- Wamego, Edith MRS. EDITH WAMEGO Mrs. Edith E. Wamego, 65, died Friday at her home in Rossville. She had been ill several years. She was born January 15,1908, at Mayetta, the daughter of Ellie and Thersa Thompson. She spent many years in the Mayetta community and was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church west of Mayetta. She was married to James Wamego December 13, 1930. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Algernon Wamego, Mayetta, and James Wamego, Jr., Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Vandewiele, Topeka; a brother, Francis Greemore, Mayetta; a sister, Mrs. Thersa LeVier, Netawaka; and seven grandchildren. Services were at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church west of Mayetta. Burial was in Ship Shee Cemetery west of Mayetta. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Mrs. Edith Wamego ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Edith E. Wamego, 65, died Friday at her home here. She had been ill several years. She was born Jan. 15, 1908, at Mayetta, the daughter of Ellie and Thersa Thompson. She spent many years in the Mayetta community and was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church west of Mayetta. She was married to James Wamego Dec. 13, 1930. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Algernon Wamego, Mayetta, and James Wamego Jr., Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Vandewiele, 106 W. Highway 24, Topeka; a brother, Francis Greemore, Mayetta; a sister, Mrs. Thersa LeVier, Netawaka; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church west of Mayetta. Burial will be in Ship Shee Cemetery west of Mayetta. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. | |
| 10657 |  | Obituary- Wamego, Jr., James James Wamego, Jr. MAYETTA- James Wamego, Jr. “Ni-bwa-kwa”, 66, of Mayetta, KS, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Rossville Valley Manor nursing home. He was born November 23, 1941 in Holton, KS the son of James and Edith Thompson Wamego. He attended Rock Brook Country School and Rossville High School. He worked construction in the Rossville and Mayetta communities. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy VanDeWiele of Topeka, KS and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Algernon Wamego. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Our Lady of the Snows. Burial will be in Shipshee Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Sister Therese Klepac Hall. A wake will follow the rosary at the hall. He will lie in state until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. To leave a special message for family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 10658 |  | Obituary- Wamego, Sr., James F. James F. Wamego Sr. ROSSVILLE – James Francis Wamego Sr., 74, Rossville, died Friday, July 19, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Wamego was a warehouseman for Santa Fe Industries 22 years before he retired. He was born April 2, 1911, at Mayetta, the son of Jo Wabskie and Mary Shopteese Wamego. He lived in Mayetta until he moved to Rossville 30 years ago. Mr. Wamego was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church west of Mayetta and Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indian tribe. He was married to Edith E. Thompson Dec. 13, 1930. She died Nov. 16, 1973. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Vandewiele, Topeka; two sons, Algernon Wamego and James Wamego Jr., both of Mayetta; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kitchkommie and Mrs. Margaret Jessette, both of Topeka; a brother, Lewis Wabskie, Arkansas City; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church in Mayetta. Burial will be in Ship Shee Cemetery, west of Mayetta. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. | |
| 10659 |  | Obituary- Wano, Benjamin Ben A. Wano Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Saturday at Rossville Cemetery for Ben A. Wano, 84, Edmond, Okla., formerly of St. Marys, who died Thursday, April 14, 1988, in an Oklahoma City hospital. Mr. Wano was formerly in the appliance business in St. Marys. He was born in Oklahoma. He lived in the Rossville and St. Marys area many years before he returned to Oklahoma in 1976. Survivors include two sons, Ben A. Wano, Jr., Kansas City, Ks., and Dane Wano, Denver; a daughter, Noreen Sleese, Edmond, Okla.; a sister, Stella Shopteese, Oklahoma City; and eight grandchildren. Earlier services were at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond, Okla. Primrose Funeral Home, Oklahoma City, was in charge of arrangements. Ben A. Wano ROSSVILLE — Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Rossville Cemetery for Ben A. Wano, 84, Edmond, Okla., formerly of St. Marys, who died Thursday, April 14, 1988. at an Oklahoma City hospital. Mr. Wano formerly was in the appliance business in St. Marys. He was born in Oklahoma. He lived in the Rossville and St. Marys area many years before he returned to Oklahoma in 1976. Survivors include two sons, Ben A. Wano Jr., Kansas City, Kan., and Dane Wano, Denver; a daughter, Noreen Sleese, Edmond, Okla; a sister, Stella Shopteese. Oklahoma City; and eight grandchildren. Earlier services will be at 2 p.m. today at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond, Okla. Primrose Funeral Home in Oklahoma City is in charge of arrangements | |
| 10660 |  | Obituary- Wano, Ruth MRS. RUTH WANO Mrs. Ruth Wano, 70, St. Marys, died Sunday, October 31, 1976 in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted September 30. She had cancer and had been ill many months. She was born August 1, 1906, at Rossville where she lived before she moved to St. Marys in 1942. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. She formerly taught in rural schools north of Rossville several years. She was an agent for St. Marys Real Estate the past 10 years. She was married to Ben Wano December 19,1927, at Sacred Heart, Okla. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Ben Wano Jr., Kansas City, Ks., and Dane Wano, Denver; a daughter, Mrs. Noreen Slease, Silver Spring, Md.; three brothers, Jim Murray, Westville, Ind., Wayne Murray, Rawlins, Wyo., and Frank Murray, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Irene Stewart, Kansas City, Ks., and seven grandchildren. A wake service was held Tuesday evening at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10661 |  | Obituary- Ward, Carol CAROL WAYNE WARD Carol Wayne Ward, 45, Salem, Mo., died Tuesday, October 1, 1985, at Bennett Springs State Park in Lebanon, Mo. of an apparent heart attack. He was a heavy equipment operator for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Services were Saturday, October 5, in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Doniphan, Mo. with the Rev. Bennett Willis officiating. Interment was in Fairdealing Cemetery. Mr. Ward was born October 21, 1939, in Fairdealing. He married Lelia Daughhetee January 22, 1966, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She survives at the home in Salem, Mo., where the couple has lived the past 15 years. He was a member of the Salem Saddle Club. Other survivors are a daughter, Rene McDaniel, Salem, Mo.; a son, Rick McDaniel, Wichita; his father- and mother-in-law, James and Virginia Daughhetee, Harviell, Mo.; five sisters, Maxine Clark, Van Buren, Mo., Faye Meyer, Fairdealing, Mo., Betty Ederer, Doniphan, Mo., Sue Rawls, Deer Park, Tex., and Wanda Medling, Carlisle, Pa.; five brothers, Lloyd Ward, Fairdealing, Mo., Paul Ward, Delia; Mitchell Ward, Overland, Mo., Dale Ward, Philomath, Ore., and Jimmie Ward, Fairdealing, Mo. | |
| 10662 |  | Obituary- Ward, Delores Delores Ward DELIA- Delores Ward, 85, died at her rural Delia home Monday, July 26, 2010. She was born May 6, 1925, at Rossville, the daughter of Theodore S. and Frances M. Kirkpatrick Marney. She grew up in the Rossville community and had lived in both the Rossville and Delia communities all of her life. Delores was a homemaker and had worked several years at the Delia Public School and had been a carrier for the Topeka Capital-Journal for many years. She was married to Paul Ward on October 6,1988. He preceded her in death on November 24,2004. Mrs. Ward was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Linda, two brothers, Robert and Kenneth Marney, her parents and a grandson, Stephen Evers. Survivors include her children, Gary (Joyce) Ward, Delia, Pauletta (Herb) High, Centertown, MO, Gearold (the late Helen) Ward, Topeka, Darrell (Val) Eastman, Quenemo, Connie Eastman Ward, California, MO, Vicki (David) Rezac, Delia, Robert Ward, Rossville, Mary (the late John) Morelan, Oxly, MO, Sandy (Darvin) Rogers, California, MO and Debbie Ward, California, MO; a sister, Ruth Hause, Hartsburg, MO; 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Piper Funeral Horne in St. Marys. Mrs. Ward will lie in state Friday, July 30. 2010 from 6:30 until 8:00 at the funeral home where the family will receive friends. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10663 |  | Obituary- Ward, Edith Edith Ward Services for Mrs. Edith May Ward, 89, of Rossville will be held at the Rossville Methodist Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. She died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Ward was born at St. Clere and had lived at Silver Lake and Rossville for many years. A daughter, Mrs. Zella Jacques of Rossville, survives; a granddaughter; four great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. | |
| 10664 |  | Obituary- Ward, Emma Mr. and Mrs. H. Ford received the sad news last week of the death of their little granddaughter, Emma Lou Ward, of Lexington, Okla., which occured on February 10, at 7:30 a. m. The little girl was 9 months and 23 days old. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ward both of whom are well known in this vicinity. Services were held at the Lexington M. E. church conducted by Rev Isaac Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Ward have the sympathy of a host of friends here in their great loss. In this world, life and death are equal Kings which we all have to meet, and like little Emma Lou we leave life and friends and sleep to awake in the light and glory of a brighter and better world. That world may be nearer us than we know, perhaps only a thin veil that hides our vision is all that separates her from us. “Fadeless the crown that encirles her brow, She’s clad in the vestments of angelhood now” | |
| 10665 |  | Obituary- Ward, Helen Helen Joann Ward ROSSVILLE - Helen Joann Ward, 55, lost her battle with cancer Monday, July 3, 2006 at her home. She was horn December 5, 1950 at Missoula, MT the daughter of Jack and Viola Larson Seibert. Mrs. Ward was a mother and homemaker until she started to work at Peoples State Bank in Rossville as a loan secretary. She later worked for Community National Bank where she was a loan processor. On June 12,1978, she was united in marriage to Gearold R. Ward at National City, CA. He survives at the home. Other survivors are two daughters Jennifer Sedlacek and Jessica Ward both of Topeka; two sons, Jason Johnson, Firestone, CO and Tobias Johnson San Diego, CA; two sisters, Chris Anderson and Joni Cruz both in California; two brothers, John Seibert in California and Tom Seibert in Colorado; three grandchildren, Bryce, Alyssa and Cooper. Words cannot express how wonderful a wife, mother, sister Grammy and friend Helen was. SHE WAS THE BEST. Memorial services will be at 1:30 P.M. Friday, July 7, 2006 at the Rossville Christian Church. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home 714 Maple, St. Mans, Kansas 66536. | |
| 10666 |  | Obituary- Ward, Iona Iona Alice Ward Iona Alice Ward, 81, a rural Fairdealing homemaker, died at 2:30 a.m. today in Ripley County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for six days. She had been sick since April 1984. Born Jan. 31, 1904, in Dunklin County, she had lived most of her life in Ripley County. She was a member of Pilgrim’s Rest Church. On Sept. 26, 1920, she was married to Lloyd Ward in Butler County, and he died on July 19,1972. Survivors include six sons, Lloyd Ward Jr. of Poplar Bluff, Paul E. Ward of Delia, Kan. Mitchell E. Ward of Overland, Dale Ward of Philmath, Ore., Carroll Ward of Salem, Lyndell Ward of Faridealing; five daughters, Maxine Clark of Van Buren, Betty Ederer of Doniphan, Faye Meyer of Fairdealing, Sue Rawls of Deer Park, Texas and Wanda Medling of Carlisle, Penn.; three sisters, Cynthia Vore of Tulsa, Okla., Mae Kribs of Campbell and Ruth Tessreau of Ozark; one half-sister, Inez McConnell of New Madrid; 34 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan, with the Rev. James Gore officiating. | |
| 10667 |  | Obituary- Ward, John The death of John Ward occurred Friday, January 2, in Topeka, where he had been for several days under treatment at a hospital. Mr. Ward was one of the oldest settlers of Adrian township. His wife and seven children were all present at his funeral which was held Sunday at the Adrian church, conducted by Rev. Pontius. Mr. Ward was sixty-nine years of age. The relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow. | |
| 10668 |  | Obituary- Ward, John R. John Ward an old settler living north of Kiro died last Friday from a stroke of paralysis. The funeral was held Monday at the Prairie Home church and interment was made in the Prairie Home cemetery. Mr. Ward was the father of Mrs. Earl Miller. | |
| 10669 |  | Obituary- Ward, John R. 2 Findagrave.com information | |
| 10670 |  | Obituary- Ward, Mildred Mildred G. Ward ROSSVILLE - Mildred G. Ward, 90, formerly of Wichita, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Rossville Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 13,1926, the daughter of Louis and Katherine Pierson Kishko. Mildred worked as an administrative assistant for the State of Kansas Welfare Department for many years. She married Steve Ward, Jr. on September 4,1959 in Falls City, Nebraska. They were divorced. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, two brothers, Wendell Kishko and Wayne Kishko, and a half-brother, Philip Niles. Survivors include ten nieces and nephews and one great niece, Hope Niles. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 5th at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on the Potawatomi Reservation at Mayetta. Burial will follow in the Shipshee Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 9:30 until 10:30 Monday at Sr. Therese Klepac Memorial Hall at the church. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10671 |  | Obituary- Ward, Paul Paul E. Ward DELIA - Paul E. Ward, 81, of Delia, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at a Topeka hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1922, in Fairdealing, Mo., to Lloyd and Iona Allen Ward. He grew up in the Fairdealing community. He served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific and received a Purple Heart. He moved to St. Marys in 1947 and worked for Jones Dehydrator Plant. He then moved to Rossville and worked for Berry Elevator for many years. He moved to the Delia community in 1964, where he farmed. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He married Delores Marney in Holton. She survives. Other survivors include six daughters, Pauletta High, Centertown, Mo., Vicki Rezac, Delia, Mary Morelan, Doniphan, Mo., and Connie Sue Welch, Sandy Rogers, and Debra Cram, all of California, Mo.; four sons, Gary Ward, Delia, Darrell Eastman, Junction City, and Gearold Ward and Robert Ward, both of Rossville; four sisters, Maxine Clark, Van Buren, Mo., Betty Ederer, Poplar Bluff, Mo., Fay Myers, Fairdealing, Mo., and Wanda Medling, Marble Hill, Mo.; four brothers, Lloyd Ward, Fairdealing, Mo., Lyndel Ward, Oxley, Mo., Mitch Ward, Creive Coeur, Mo., and Dale Ward, Philomath, Ore.; an aunt, Ruth Ward, St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Stephen Evers, in 1973. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home in St. Marys, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or Jimmie Lillard Post. No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of the funeral home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kan., 66536. | |
| 10672 |  | Obituary- Ward, Samuel S.E. WARD PASSES AWAY AT GREEN RIVER, WYOMING Samuel Edward Ward, 79, well-known and highly respected citizen of Green River, Wyoming, passed away suddenly at his home there early Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Ward and his family had lived in Green River since 1926, when he transferred from Evanston, to become a ticket clerk for the railroad there. When he retired from the railroad seven years ago, he was the senior ticket clerk, with a fine reputation for service to the traveling public. Samuel Ward was born March 8, 1876, at Rossville, the son of Fred and Mary Ward. He grew to manhood in this community and he and his wife spent the early part of their married life here. Mr. Ward was the last of six children. During World War I, he entered the service of the Union Pacific railroad, joining the signal department at Evanston. He was also employed by the stores department there before becoming a member of the clerical forces about 1922. In June, 1926, he bid in a Green River job and the family made its home thee from that time on. Service his fellowmen he was for many years active as a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge of the A.F.&A.M and of Mystic chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. He also served as district manager for the Security Benefit Association. Considering his advanced age, he was in good health until the time of his death, and the evening before had been active around his home. On Dc. 22, 1901, he was united in marriage to Nora Heslet at Rossville, and of this union, he is survived by Mrs. Ward; three daughters, Mrs. William (Orlena) Riedl of Laramie, Mrs. Claude (Veta) Twitchell of Green River, and Mrs. Edward (Mary) Lenhart of Rawlins. Also surviving are three grandsons, Gary and Richard Riedl of Laramie and Terry Twitchell of Green River. | |
| 10673 |  | Obituary- Ward, Theresa 1 Theresa Marie Ward Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Northland Christian Church for Theresa Marie Ward, 6, Silver Lake. She was pronounced dead Saturday, Feb. 2, in the emergency room at a local hospital. Dr. Hugh Moore, Shawnee County coroner, said a scarf had been wrapped around the girl’s neck, and it tightened to the point that it cut off her air supply. She had been playing with her family’s dog in her backyard, and the dog had playfully tugged at the scarf. Theresa Marie Ward was born July 24, 1978, at Topeka, the daughter of Robert C. and Mary Pat Stadler Ward. She lived in Silver Lake all her life and attended first grade at Silver Lake Grade School. She attended St. Stanislaus Catholic at Rossville and Northland Christian Church in Topeka. Survivors beside her parents include a brother, Joshua Ward, at home; a sister, Christina Ward, at home; grandparents, James and Joanne Stadler, Silver Lake, and Charles E. and Blanche Ward, Topeka; and great-grandmothers, Mrs. Mary Warner and Mrs. Hilda Ward, both of Topeka. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. Ward will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary, then from noon today until the service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Theresa Marie Ward Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Northland Christian Church for Thereasa Marie Ward, 6, Silver Lake. She was pronunced dead Saturday, Feb. 2, in the emergency room at a local hospital. Dr. Hugh Moore, Shawnee County coroner, said a scarf had been wrapped around the girl’s neck, and it tightened to the point that it cut off her air supply. She had been playing with her family’s dog in her backyard, and the dog had playfully tugged at the scarf. Theresa Marie Ward was born July 24, 1978, at Topeka, the daughter of Robert C. and Mary Pat Stadler Ward. She lived in Silver Lake all her life and attended first grade at Silver Lake Grade School. She attended St. Stanislaus Catholic at Rossville and Northland Christian Church in Topeka. Survivors beside her parents include a brother, Joshua Ward, at home; a sister, Christina Ward, at home; grandparents, James and Joanne Stadler, Silver Lake, and Charles E. and Blanche Ward, Topeka; and great-grandmothers, Mrs. Mary Warner and Mrs. Hilda Ward, both of Topeka. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. Ward will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Moruary, then from noon Monday until the service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 10674 |  | Obituary- Ward, Theresa 2 Playful dog kills girl A 6-year-old Silver Lake girl who was found dead in the snow in her backyard Saturday apparently was strangled by the family dog when it playfully tugged at the scarf wrapped around her neck. The girl was identified as Theresa Ward, the daughter of Robert and Mary Ward. Shawnee County sheriff’s detective Rick Hladky, who investigated the death, said Theresa and the family dog, a 70-pound golden retriever, were seen playing in the snow. Minutes later a witness saw the dog dragging the girl by the scarf around the yard. An autopsy Saturday night determined that the girl died when all respiration was cut off. Dr. Hugh Moore, Shawnee County coroner, said a scarf had been wrapped around the girl’s neck and tightened to the point that it cut off her air supply. Family members discovered the girl’s body in the backyard after they realized they hadn’t seen her for 15 minutes. The girl had been playing in the snow and was wearing warm clothing, witnesses at the scene said. Medevac MidAmerica spokesman Steve Miller said the ambulance service was called at 4:46 p.m. and arrived at 4:57 p.m. Medevac also requested the Silver Lake Fire Department, and fire department medics were the first officials at the residence. Theresa had been carried into the house by her father by the time firefighters arrived. Firefighters performed cardio-pulmonary resuscitation until Medevac arrived and then the ambulance crew administered stimulants and warmed the girl, but couldn’t get a response, one of the crew said. At the hospital, medical workers discovered bruises around her neck. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of funeral arrangements. | |
| 10675 |  | Obituary- Warfel, Oscar OSCAR C. WARFEL Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Oscar Clempton Warfel, 69, Topeka, who died Sunday, April 13, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. The Rev. Ray Grant officiated. Mr. Warfel worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company before he retired in 1979. He was born March 28, 1917, at Morrell, the son of John and Cora Hall Warfel. He moved to Topeka in 1946. He served in the Army during World War II. Mrs. Warfel was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church and Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, AF&AM, for which he served as worshipful master in 1972. He was a member of Scottish Rite Bodies, Arab Shrine, Arab Shrine Antique Car Club and Helene Chapter No. 210, Order of Easter Star, for which he served as worthy patron in 1966 He also was a member of Trinity Shrine No. 7, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Capitol Court No. 5, Order of Amaranth, Ancient Toltec Rite, and the Sunshine Chapter of the Good Sams Camping Club. He was a past deputy grand master for District NO. 20 of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, AM&AM, and a member of the National Good Sams Camping Club. He was married to Ruth C. Hall May 18, 1940, at Troy. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kathy McCarty, Maxon, Ill., and Mrs. Sharon French, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Whitehead, Mrs. Mary Boltz, and Mrs. Ida Niccum, all of Topeka; and four grandchildren. Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, AF&AM, conducted graveside services in Rossville Cemetery at Rossville. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund for Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, AF& AM, 901 W. Lyman Road, Topeka, 66608. | |
| 10676 |  | Obituary- Warfel, Ruth Ruth Charlotte Warfel Ruth Charlotte Warfel, 93, Topeka, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at her home. She was born February 10,1924, in Lincoln^ Nebraska, the daughter of Adrian Lewis and Lottie Marie (Hecht) Hall. Ruth graduated from Hiawatha High School and then worked for Goodyear in Lincoln where she helped line airplanes with rubber so that when a plane was shot the rubber would close the hole. She moved several times. From Lincoln she went to Salt Lake City where her Mother lived. Then they moved to Topeka in order for her husband to go into the service. When in Topeka she worked for Sears and Roebuck in downtown Topeka, and loved working there. She worked in the Men’s Department, Children’s Department, Catalog Department, and Ladies Wear. In 1949, Ruth and Oscar bought their home at 2345 Wayne and she stayed home and raised her family. She graduated from cosmetology school and worked at Manford’s Beauty Salon for eleven years before opening Ruth’s Beauty Salon at Sixth and Washburn. Due to health problems she sold her shop and started traveling with the Good Sams Camping Group. After her husband passed away she went to work at Washburn University in the cafeteria cis a cashier and worked there for 18 years. She was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church; Helena Chapter # 210, Order of the Eastern Star (60 year member); and Trinity Shrine # 7, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Ruth was married to Oscar Warfel on May 18,1940, at Troy, Kansas. He preceded her in death on April 13,1986. Surviving are two daughters: Kathy McCarty of Burlingame, and Sharon French (Laird) of Rossville; siblings: Lucille Marie Bentley of Rulo, NE, Margaret Rose Darby of Salt Lake City, UT, Vonia Grace Brooks of St. George, UT, and Glen Arthur Hall of Nevada; five grandchildren: Harry Hammer III of Rossville, Teresa Lowe of Wichita, Nancy Stine (Marty) of Seneca, PA, Shawn French of Topeka, and Charlotte Brunin (Derek) Rossville; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, March 20, 2017, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, followed by Eastern Star Services conducted by Helena Chapter # 210, OES. Interment will be in Rossville Cemetery. Ruth will lie in state after 4:00 PM, Sunday, at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Helena Chapter # 210, OES, 909 NW Lyman Road, Topeka, KS 66608 or Alzheimer’s Association, 3625 SW 29th Street, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66614. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 10677 |  | Obituary- Warner, Benjamin Rossville friends are sorry to hear of the death of Benjamin F. Warner, the husband of Viola Warner. Mrs. Warner was formerly Viola Strimple of this community. Mr. and Mrs. Warner were married July 16, 1935. | |
| 10678 |  | Obituary- Warner, Mary Mary Schiefelbein Warner Mary Schiefelbein Warner, 94, of Topeka, died on May 28, 2020. She was born Mary Ellen Cobler on November 9, 1925, in Rossville, KS, to Barbara and Walter Cobler. She was the sixth of eleven children and grew up in Topeka. In 1942, she married Sylvester Schiefelbein, the fourth of eleven children. Their big, loving families were always important in their lives and shaped the lives of their own six children. Mary enthusiastically embraced Sylvester’s Roman Catholic faith, which she faithfully practiced her whole life. She and Sylvester were active members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and their children attended Sacred Heart School. Mary served as a Eucharistic minister at church and for the homebound. She was a member of the Legion of Mary, Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle #503, and the Altar Society. Sylvester died in 1979. Mary married Loren Dale Warner in 1982. Both Mary and Dale retired from Ohse Meat Company. They enjoyed traveling and attending Dale’s Air Force reunions. Dale died in 1988. Mary was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and 61 nieces and nephews. Her family and friends will remember her for her delicious apple pie and her homemade noodles, spread across the kitchen counter to dry, and for the Volga German specialties she learned to make from Sylvester’s mother, Amelia. They will remember her for her hard work, both at home, and in the jobs she took to help support the family. They will also remember her devotion to her mother and Sylvester’s mother, both of whom died on her birthday. They will remember all the times she cared for her sick and dying siblings. They will remember how well she and Sylvester danced waltzes and polkas, played on the dulcimer by Sylvester’s brother Joe at the wedding dances that were an important part of family life. Her children will remember with great love the sacrifices she made for them as they were growing up. They will remember her tremendous will to live, seen in her survival of a major illness when she was 83, and in her determination in the years afterwards to be with her family through the challenges of aging. Mary is survived by her six children: Lyle (Sharon), Richard (Ann), Linda Burghart (Steve), Michael (Steve Klinkerman), Mark (Heidi), and Craig (Carolyn). She is also survived by her brothers Walter Cobler (Nancy), Robert Cobler (Donna), and Fred Rogers (Norma). She will lie in state at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. and a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2nd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart/St. Joseph Parish and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 10679 |  | Obituary- Wasser, Ethel ’Nona’ Baldwin Wasser Winona Baldwin, 90, of Topeka, passed away on October 24,2010 at Aldersgate Village. Interment will be at the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Kansas. She was born May 23, 1920, in Valencia, Kansas. She was married to Lynn Baldwin June 30, 1939. She was married to 2nd husband Bud Wasser April 22,1972. Both are deceased. Survivors include three sons; Kenneth Baldwin of Bryan TX, Dale Baldwin of DeSoto KS and David Baldwin of Pearland TX; and six grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers; Merle Myers and Clifford Myers, both of Topeka, and sister Pearl Wells of Lenexa KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aldersgate Village. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements. | |
| 10680 |  | Obituary- Wasson, W.H. 1 W. H. WASSON, FORMER ROSSVILLE CITIZEN DIED LAST SUNDAY W. H. Wasson, aged 71, a pioneer Kansas citizen, died at his home at 1267 Clay street, Topeka, last Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock after a short illness. Death resulted from complications following an attack of hay fever. Mr. Wasson had been troubled with hay fever during the late summer for several years. When the hay fever season approached, he went to the mountains for relief. He returned from Colorado a week before his death. Then complications developed. Mr. Wasson was born in McMahon county, Tennessee, May 25, 1853. He came to Kansas with his parents in 1855 and settled in Fort Scott. He was educated in the public schools, the Kansas State Normal college, Paola Normal school and Zion college. In 1872 Mr. Wasson began teaching in the public schools of Linn and Bourbon counties. This was the beginning of a brilliant career of 30 years in educational work. During that period he was superintendent of the public schools at Mound City, Fulton, Pratt and Rossville. He taught here for three years. He entered Hesperian Lodge in Rossville in 1898 and for thirteen years after leaving Rossville maintained his membership in the local order and also maintained Rossville as his voting precinct. Mr. Wasson especially excelled in normal institute work and conducted 40 normal institutes in Kansas. He was also author of the book, “A Normal Institute Reader.” Mr. Wasson was city ticket agent of the Rock Island at Topeka from 1894 to 1896 and at the same time he operated a book store and wall paper establishment. From 1903 to 1909 he was manager of the Buckeye Oil & Gas Co. For three years after that he was assistant city assessor for Topeka. After a few years as city auditor he was elected commissioner of finance. He served six years as a member of the Topeka commissioner. When he retired as finance commissioner four years ago, he became a public accountant. Two years ago he became secretary and treasurer of the Reserve Health and Accident Insurance Co. Mr. Wasson was married to Harriet Cordelia Haverly at Fort Scott July 24, 1871. He celebrated his golden wedding anniversary three years ago. Besides his widow he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Jury and Mrs. Louie O’Dell; a son C. H. Wasson, assistant county en¬gineer; three granddaughters, Miss Helen O’Dell, Mrs. Prudy C. Binkley and Mrs. Louie E. Holm; three grandsons, W. Harold Jury, Clyde Wasson, Jr., and William M. Wasson; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Feemster, of Fort Smith and Mrs. Minta Young, Stuttgart, Ark.; and two brothers, G. H. Wasson, Topeka and R. M. Wasson, California. Mr. Wasson was a member of the West Minster Presbyterian church. Topeka Consistory No. 1, Scottish Rite Mason, Topeka Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar, Siloam Lodge No. 225, A. F. & A. M.; I. O. O. F. lodge No. 40 and the A. O. U. W. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the home. | |
| 10681 |  | Obituary- Wasson, W.H. 2 Wasson Is Dead Former City Commissioner Was a Kansas Pioneer. Came to Kansas in 1853 - Settled Near Fort Scott. Following a short illness, W.H. Wasson, 71, Kansas pioneer and member of the Topeka school board, died at his home, 1267 Clay street, at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He had been a sufferer from hay fever. Some time ago he went to Colorado for relief, but the altitude troubled him a good deal and a week ago Mrs. Wasson went to Manitou, where he had been staying, and brought Mr. Wasson home. Complications developed rapidly, which resulted fatally. Mr. Wasson was born in McMahon county, Tenn., May 25, 1853. He came to Kansas in 1855 with his parents, who settled in Fort Scott. He was educated in the public schools, Kansas State Normal school and Zion college. In 1872, he began teaching in the public schools of Linn and Bourbon counties. This was the beginning of thirty years of most successful educational work as superintendent of public schools and a teacher of teachers in normal institutes. Was in Railroad Work. He was also a railroad man. From 1894 to 1896 he was city ticket agent of the Rock Island railroad in Topeka. Later he was employed as manager of the Buckeye Oil & Gas company, a position he left to enter city politics. In 1914 he was elected finance committee [ ] holding that position for six years when he retired to become a public accountant. Mr. Wasson was married fifty-three years ago to Harriett Corden [ ] Waverly at Fort Scott on July 24, [ ]. She survives him. Besides his widow he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W.L. Jury and Mrs. Louie O'Dell; a son, C.H. Wasson, assistant county engineer; three granddaughters, Miss Helen O'Dell, Mrs. Prudy C. Binkley and Mrs. Louie E. Holm; three grandsons, W. Harold Jury, Clyde Wasson, Jr., and William M. Wasson; two greatgrandsons, David H. Binkley and W. Delbert Holm, all of Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Feemster, Fort Scott, Kan., and Mrs. Minta Young, Stuttgart, Ark., and two brothers, G.H. Wasson, Topeka, and R.M. Wasson, California. Mr. Wasson was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian church, Topeka consistory No. 1, Scottish Rite Masons, Topeka Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar, Siloam Lodge No. 225, A.F. & A.M.; I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 40 and the A.O.U.W. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, 1267 Clay street. [From 1924] | |
| 10682 |  | Obituary- Waters, Earl Earl E. Waters DELIA - Earl E. Waters, 67, died Tuesday at his home here. He had a heart ailment. He was born Dec. 25, 1901, at Mayetta and spent, most of his life in Topeka. He lived at Delia about seven months. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Topeka. He was an auto mechanic before he retired. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Harold Henderson, 3118 W.12th, Topeka, and Mrs. Raynes McLucas, Hoyt, and four brothers, Lloyd E. Waters, Norco, Calif., C. L. Waters, Chula Vista, Calif., Raymond Waters, Hoyt, and Lawrence Waters,1825 N. West, Topeka. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Davidson-Eslinger-Duff Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial will be in Brick Cemetery southeast of Holton. | |
| 10683 |  | Obituary- Watson, Charley Joe Shenk received news today of the death of his cousin, Mr. Charley Watson at Stafford, Kansas, who passed away very suddenly last Sunday. Funeral services were held at Stafford, today. | |
| 10684 |  | Obituary- Wax, Margaret Margaret Wax Margaret Malvina Wax was born at Westmoreland, Kansas, September 29, 1884. She was the daughter of the late James and Ann Reser Kinnett. She departed this life December 31, 1952, at a Topeka hospital, at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 2 days. Her parents settled on a farm northwest of Rossville when she was a child, where she grew to womanhood. She affiliated with the Rossville Christian Church. She was united in marriage to Clinton C. Wax. To this union five children were born, all of whom survive: Captain Malvin C. Wax of Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. Verna Hilton of Quenemo, Kansas; Mrs. Bernice Butts of Shawnee, Okla.; Leroy C of LaMesa, Calif.; and Elbert C., of Marcelene, Mo. She also is survived by 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 4, at the Eslinger Funeral Home in Topeka. Rev. Stone conducted the service. Mrs. Warner Rogers sane "No Night There" and "God Will Take Care of You." The pallbearers were: Arthur Lee, Warren Kinnett, Roy Bender, Maurice Tilton, Edward Bartelds and Warner Rogers. Interment was in the family lot in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10685 |  | Obituary- Wax, William William Wax William Wax, aged 66 years, 3 months and 27 days died last Saturday afternoon at 4:30 after three weeks of serious illness from a complication of diseases that had kept him in poor health for about four years. Mr. Wax was born in Pennsylvania, July 3, 1849, leaving that state while quite young and moving to Illinois. He was a member of an Illinois regiment during the Rebellion and left Illinois about 1878 coming to Rossville and made this neighborhood his home for the past 37 years. In the year 1880 he was married to Elmina Heslet and to them was born six children, Joseph of Pecna, Colo., Mrs. Maude Reichman of Topeka, Clinton of St. Marys, Mrs. Mary VanVleck, Mrs. Anna Lemon and Mrs. Bertha Myers, all of Rossville, with his widow survive him. Mr. Wax united with the M.E. Church in 1800 and remained a consistent and faithful member until his death. The funeral was held Monday, at 1:30 at the M.E. Church, conducted by Rev. All, of Topeka, a former minister here and a personal friend of the family. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 10686 |  | Obituary- Waymire, Joy 1 Joy ‘Grandma’ A. Waymire Joy “Grandma” A. Waymire, 71, passed away March 22, 2013, at Oakley Place, Topeka. She was born Oct 21,1941, in Delia. She married Ronald E. Waymire Sr. on Sept. 21,1958; they had three children, who survive, Ronald Waymire Jr. and wife Lori of Delia, Troy Waymire and wife Jennifer Reser of Meriden, and Zoe Bock and husband Kevin of Leavenworth. She is survived by two brothers, Bill Sipes and Clyde Sipes and his wife Janet; a sister, Becky Lindsay and husband Richard; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years in 2006, her parents and a grandson, Chad Roberts, in 2011. Joy loved spending time with her family and friends, dancing, gardening, the lake and playing TV Pacman. Her motto was “The more the merrier." She worked at Washburn University in the cafeteria and was known to all as “Grandma.” She donated her body to the KU Willed Body Program. A memorial service was held at Mayetta Christian Church, March 30. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital, Resource Development Dept., 2401 Gillham, Kansas City, MO 64108. | |
| 10687 |  | Obituary- Waymire, Joy 2 Joy “Grandma” A. Waymire Joy "Grandma” A. Waymire, age 71, passed away March 22, 2013 at Oakley Place, Topeka, KS. She was born Oct 21,1941, in Delia, KS. She married Ronald E. Waymire, Sr. on September 21, 1958, they had three children, Ronald Waymire, Jr, (Lori) of Delia, KS, Troy Waymire,(Jennifer Reser) Meriden, KS, Zoe Bock, (Kevin) of Leavenworth, KS. Survived by 2 Brothers Bill and Clyde(Janet) Sipes and Sister Becky (Richard) Lindsay. 12 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years in 2006, her parents and a grandson Chad Roberts in 2011. Joy loved spending time with her family and friends, dancing, gardening, the lake and playing TV pac-man. Her motto was “The more the merrier”. She worked at Washburn University in the cafeteria and was known to all as “Grandma”. She donated her body to the KU Willed Body Program. A memorial service will be held at Mayetta Christian Church, 212 E Jones St, Mayetta, KS 66509, Saturday, March 30th at 2 pm. Memorial Contributions: Children's Mercy Hospital c/o Resource Development Dept., 2401 Gillham, Kansas City, MO 64108. To leave a special message online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com | |
| 10688 |  | Obituary- Webb, Harriet Mrs. Bert Hayes received a message Wednesday of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Harriet Webb, at Bealer, Kansas. Mrs. Adelle Shaw, an aunt who made her home here with Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, is a sister of Mrs. Webb. | |
| 10689 |  | Obituary- Webb, L.E. Webb L. E. Webb, 89, Topeka, died Saturday, April 4, at a Topeka nursing home. He was born July 27, 1891, at Creston, Iowa, the son of John Richie and Ona Moyer Webb. He attended Bethany College, Lindsborg, from 1909 until 1911. Mr. Webb farmed in Hodgeman county and later moved to Dodge City where he was in the insurance business. He was a member of the Kansas house of representatives from 1925 until 1929 and served on the house ways and means committee in 1927 and 1929. He was secretary- treasurer of Farmers National Grain Corportion, Chicago, in 1930 and later was employed by Farmers Home Administration from 1935 until he retired in 1956. He served as presi¬dent of Farmers Cooperative Commission, now Far-Mar-Co, Hutchison, from 1930 to 1937 and was president of Dodge City Cooperative Exchange. After he retired from federal service he served in the Kansas Motor Vehicle Department during the George Docking administration. Mr. Webb also was a Democratic candidate for congress in the 7th district in 1934. He was a member of First Christian church and Orient Lodge No. 51, AF&AM, both at Topeka. He married Clara Mae Crotinger May 3, 1911, at Bison. She died July 22, 1969. He later married Selma Major September 3, 1971, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Kalcik, Mayetta; two sons, Maurice Webb, Cimarron, and Marvin Webb, Topeka; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Una Thomas and Mrs. Virginia Bernauer, both of Topeka; a stepson, Carl Major, Spokane, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Bernita Jones, Fort Dodge, and Mrs. Pearl Nelson, Johnson City; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, north of Silver Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 10690 |  | Obituary- Webb, Lillie 1 MRS. LILLIE E. WEBB Mrs. Lillie E. Webb, 84, 5721 Wanamaker Road, Topeka, died a few hours after arrival at a Topeka hospital Sunday, November 14, 1976. She apparently had a heart attack. She was born December 27, 1891, at Rossville and spent most of her life in the Rossville and Topeka communities. She attended the United Methodist Church at Rossville. She was married to Joseph Webb January 16, 1925, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Frank Webb, Route 1, Lawrence; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Lillie E. Webb Mrs. Lillie E. Webb, 84, 5721 Wanamaker Road, died a few hours after arrival at, a Topeka hospital Sunday. She apparently had a heart attack. She was born Dec. 27, 1891, at Rossville and spent most of her life in the Rossville and Topeka communities. She attended the Methodist Church at Rossville. She was married to Joseph Webb Jan. 16.1925, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Frank Webb, Route 1, Lawrence; six grand-children, two stepgrandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Webb will lie in state at the mortuary after 5 p.m. Monday. | |
| 10691 |  | Obituary- Weckwerth, Walter Walter W. Weckwerth ROSSVILLE - Walter W. Weckwerth, 94, Rossville, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004, in Rossville. He was born Sept. 25,1909, in Kane, Wyo., the son of Walter William Weckwerth and Mary Louise Verboncoeur Weckwerth. Mr. Weckwerth was a section foreman for the Burlington Railroad for 45 years before retiring in 1974 to Loomis, Neb. He enjoyed carpentry work, fishing and gardening. He had lived in Topeka from 1999 until moving to Rossville in 2003. Mr. Weckwerth was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Topeka, and the Knights of Columbus in Alliance, Neb., and Holyoke, Colo. He married Mabel Meier on June 25, 1935, in Wymore, Neb. She survives. Other survivors include a son, James Weckwerth, Topeka; three daughters, Clara Erixson, Crawford, Neb., Judy Schance, Boise, Idaho, and Reta Bourquin, Loomis, Neb.; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Weckwerth will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, where a parish rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home, 800 S.W. 6th Ave., Topeka, Kan., 66603. | |
| 10692 |  | Obituary- Weeks, Anna Anna E. Weeks Anna E. Holben was born in Skaneateles, New York, December 8, 1862, and lived there until her marriage to Lewis Weeks of St. Marys, Kansas, January 16, 1898. She united with the First Baptist Church of Skaneateles. After coming to Kansas she transferred her membership to the Congregational church at St. Marys, of which she still was a member. She was also a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She passed away Sunday, January 22, at 12:35 a.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Weeks, with whom she made her home in Rossville. The survivors are a brother, Joseph Holben of Skaneateles, N.Y.; three step-children, Frank Weeks of Belvue Kans., Mrs. Jake Simon of Topeka, and Seth Weeks, of Rossville; Seven nephews, nieces and grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lee Raines, Maple Hill; Carl Bloomfield, Paxico; Merle Gideon and Frank Hromada, Delia; Harold Cox, Pauline, and W. E. Keyser of St. Marys. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Don L. Jones, pastor of the Rossville Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary in Topeka. Artha Chapter of the OES had charge of the graveside service in Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka. CARD OF THANKS – We wish to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for the kindnesses and comforting deeds of the people of the Rossville community during the illness and passing of our loved one. THE WEEKS FAMILY | |
| 10693 |  | Obituary- Weeks, George George A. Weeks LAWRENCE - George A. Weeks, 85, formerly of Lawrence, died Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at a Peoria, Ariz., nursing home. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Relatives and friends will meet following the services at the Ramada Inn in Lawrence. Mr. Weeks will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3625 S.W. 29th Street, Topeka, 66614. | |
| 10694 |  | Obituary- Weeks, Mary Mary Maude Weeks Mary Maude Weeks, 80, died Tuesday, April 29,1997, at a nursing home in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born April 23, 1917, in Eskridge, the daughter of Oscar W. and Mary Ladan Appenfeller. She had lived in the Dover community many years before moving to Virginia Beach, VA in January 1994. She grew up in the Eskridge community, and was graduated from Eskridge High School in 1935. She attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. She taught in the Eskridge and Paxico communities. She was a telephone operator in Rossville for several years, and had worked for the State of Kansas Department of Revenue in the Taxation Division for many years, retiring in 1983. She had lived in Paxico, St. Marys and Rossville before moving to Dover in 1951. She was a member of the Dover Federated Church, Dover, and the Eastern Star Clarice Chapter No. 390, Dover, for over 50 years. She was married to Seth A. Weeks on April 25, 1939, at Topeka. He died January 27,1990. Surviving her are a son, Bob Mercer, Lincolnton, GA; a daughter, Uvonna Daniels, Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Ernestine Shumate, Eskridge; a brother, Dr. William Appenfeller, Osawatomie; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 9, at the Federated Church in Dover. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Federated Church, or to Alzheimer’s Disease Association, Topeka Chapter, and sent in care of the Funeral Home. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10695 |  | Obituary- Weeres, Beulah On September 4, 2020, Beulah Louella Weeres passed away at age 83 after a brief illness. Beulah was born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada. She lived on a farm and had eight siblings. It was a hard but good life. Beulah married in 1957 to Vince Weeres. They had six children. Two sons have preceded her in death, Steven and Paul Weeres, who resided in Canada. Her husband, Vincent, also preceded her. She is survived by four children: Michael Weeres: Kitimat, B.C., Canada, Brent Weeres: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, Leane VanderPutten: Rossville, KS and Janice Weeres: Rossville, KS. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Beulah lived a very full life… After her marriage, in her twenties and early thirties, she worked as a Nurse’s Aide for 13 years at the Grey Nun’s Hospital in Regina, Canada. She did not have her driver’s license so she would walk the mile to and from work. They were poor, so the money was needed. She spent the years after she left her career, caring for her growing children. A few years following their move to the U.S.A. (in 1990), at the age of 62, after studying and working hard, Beulah received a Doctorate in Naturopathy. She used these talents, along with her giving and generous heart, to care deeply for her family and neighbors. She did this not out of obligation or for monetary gain, but because of who she was. She was always the first to offer help. No matter how ill she felt herself, or what worries she was experiencing, she always ensured that every person who crossed her threshold left feeling safer, healthier, and happier. Beulah’s Catholic Faith was her driving force in everything she did. It was the foundation of her life and she spread that hope and joy to whoever asked her for advice….and there were many. The daily Rosary and daily Mass was her lifeline. She arose early in the morning to pray and each day was dotted with conversations with the Blessed Mother and her Beloved Son. Beulah’s faith, perseverance and devotion will echo through her children and grandchildren and the Faith that they also carry in their hearts. Beulah spent her remaining seven years in an apartment attached to the home of Vince and Leane (her daughter) VanderPutten in Rossville. Those remaining days she shared her heart and her home to her family and friends and her family took loving care of her. She was surrounded by her loved ones at home, singing and praying, as she crossed the threshold into the next life…. Rest in peace Mom/Grandma/Great-Grandma. We love you and you will be greatly missed! | |
| 10696 |  | Obituary- Wege, Gerald GERALD G. WEGE Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rossville Christian Church for Gerald G. Wege, 43, Rossville, who died Wednesday, December 14, 1977, at a Topeka hospital. He had cancer. He was born April 27, 1934, in Wheaton. He lived in Topeka from 1961 to 1968, and then moved to Rossville. He was employed at DuPont, and served in the armed services from October, 1956, to October, 1958. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, Rossville. He married Jackie Dalton on August 19, 1961, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gregory Wege, and Bradley Wege, both at home; a daughter, Lisa Wege, at home; his mother, Mrs. Alice Wege. Onaga; a brother, Orville Wege, Onaga, and a sister, Mrs. Genevieve Mvers, Onaga. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Casket bearers were Eldon Schwant, Seneca; Merle Bonjour and Laurence Bonjour. Onaga; Henry Johnson, Lawrence: Gary Thompson. Topeka; Daryl Dannefer. Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home. St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. "Love makes all hard hearts gentle." George Herbert | |
| 10697 |  | Obituary- Wehe, Genevieve Mrs. Genevieve S. Wehe Mrs. Genevieve S. Wehe, 78, Altadena, Calif., died Sunday at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 2, 1903, at Delia, the daughter of John and Emma Chase Stach. She spent much of her life in New Jersey before moving to California. Mrs. Wehe was a member of Church of God, Sonoma, Calif. She was married to Herman Gregg Wehe July 8, 1922, at Topeka. He died May 16, 1981. Survivors include a son, Theodore J. Wehe, Orange, Calif.; a daughter, Kav A. Wehe, Monrovia, Calif.; five sisters, Eva L. Cox and Bernice L. Douglas, both of Topeka, Clara E. Patterson, Sparrowbush, N.Y., Ruth E. Accolla, Seaford, N.Y., and Rose V. Sizemore, Burrton, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. | |
| 10698 |  | Obituary- Wehe, John John Jacob Wehe John Jacob Wehe, 88, plumber in Topeka for many years, died Sunday at his home, 1301 West Sixth Ave. He was born May 25, 1853, in Aurora, Ind., came to Kansas in 1879, and had been a resident of Topeka for the past sixty years. In the early nineties he was employed by the Santa Fe Railway Company as a clerk. Later he entered the plumbing business with his brother, John Wesley Wehe and Charles Bennett, taking over the Robert Mood Plumbing Company, which he operated for many years. He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 1, Topeka; A.O. U.W., and Naoma Rebekah Lodge No. 95, Topeka. Surviving are two brothers, Harry Wehe, Topeka and Dr. Charles A. Wehe, Anthony, Kan.; two sisters, Miss Emma Wehe, Topeka, and Mrs. Lydia W. Crabill, also of Topeka; several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary pending funeral arrangement. Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery. | |
| 10699 |  | Obituary- Wehmeier, Steven Steven C Wehmeier Steven Wehmeier, 71, passed away at home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Born April 24,1944 in Waterville, KS to George and Thelma (Keefover) Wehmeier. He graduated from Rossville KS High School. He was proud of his Navy service, receiving the National Defense Service Medal. He later graduated from Washburn University in 1971. He was married to Nancy (Kramer) Wehmeier, the love of his life for 27 years. His work included years as a printing industry representative, a personnel manager, and a safety manager in construction. Steven loved Colorado and the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his sister Donna, his mother-in-law Shirley, brother-in-laws Steve and John, numerous nieces and nephews, Godchild Elienor, and best friend Ernie. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George and Larry, and sisters Marjorie and Linda. Graveside service will be on May 21,10:00 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, 2199 4th Rd, Waterville, KS followed by a luncheon at Waterville Methodist Church, 103 Main St, Waterville KS 66548. Sign guest book at: www.allstatescremation.com/obituaries-page/ In Steven’s memory, donations can be made to the American Legion at: www.legion.org | |
| 10700 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Clarence 1 Clarence B. Wehner ROSSVILLE — Clarence B. Wehner, 84, Rossville, died Friday, Sept. 17,2004, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born Feb. 23,1920, in Delia, the son of John J. and Mary Stallman Wehner. Mr. Wehner had lived in Rossville and Delia communities all his life. Before he retired, he was a merchant who owned grocery and variety stores in Rossville and St. Marys. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, and was a friend to many people. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. He married Rita Bindel on April 12,1944, at St. Augustine Catholic Church at Fidelity, near Sabetha. They recently observed their 60th anniversary. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Irene Doyle and Florence Simecka. Surviving are his wife, Rita Wehner, at their home in Rossville; two daughters, June Burgett, and her husband, Marvin, and Helen Lytle, and her husband, Calvin, all of Rossville; a son, Larry B. Wehner, and his wife, Linda, Rossville; three brothers, Melvin Wehner, Eudora, John A. Wehner, Rossville, and Francis Wehner, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister, Katherine Rezac, Osage City; a brother-in-law, John L. Simecka, St. Marys; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Wehner will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. There will be a rosary at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home, followed by a visitation from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Stanislaus music ministry or to Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kan. 66536 is in charge of arrangements. |
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