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| 10701 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Clarence 2 Clarence B. Wehner Clarence B. Wehner, 84, Rossville, died Friday, September 17, 2004, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born February 23,1920, in Delia, the son of John J. and Mary Stallman Wehner. Clarence had lived in the Rossville and Delia communities all of his life. Before he retired, he was a merchant who owned grocery and variety stores in Rossville and St. Marys. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. On April 12, 1944, he married Rita Bindel at St. Augustine Catholic Church at Fidelity, near Sabetha. The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, June Burgett and Helen Lytle, both of Rossville; a son, Larry B. Wehner, Rossville; three brothers, Melvin Wehner, Eudora, John A. Wehner, Rossville, and Francis Wehner, Colorado Springs, CO; a sister, Katherine Rezac, Osage City; a brother-in-law, John L. Simecka, St. Marys; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Irene Doyle and Florence Simecka. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. A Rosary was recited Sunday evening at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, 66536, followed by visitation until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Stanislaus music- ministry, or to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10702 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Esther J. Esther J. Wehner Rossville – Esther J. Wehner, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Oakley Place of Rossville. She was born on October 24, 1929, at Delia, the daughter of Ignac and Veronica Hejtmanek Horak. Esther grew up in the Delia community and lived there until she moved to Rossville in 1957. Esther Horak and John A. Wehner were united in marriage on October 10, 1945, at Delia. He preceded her in death on November 25, 2014. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Bennie, Eddie, Albert, Rudy, Rose, Emily, and Irene. The Wehner’s owned and operated Wehners Grocery Store and just celebrated their 105th anniversary. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Czech-Moravian Lodge. Survivors include two sons, John (Peg) Wehner, St. Marys and Bob (Jolyne) Wehner, Rossville; her daughter, Debbie (Rocky) Taylor, Topeka; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 25, 2020 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Private interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. There will be a public visitation Friday, July 24, 2020, at the church from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., followed by a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society or St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the family requests that everyone attending wear a mask and practice social distancing. | |
| 10703 |  | Obituary- Wehner, John A. 1 John Alfred Wehner Rossville - John Alfred Wehner, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his home. He was born October 21, 1928 at Delia the son of John J. and Mary E. Stallman Wehner. John graduated from Delia High School in 1947. Mr. Wehner worked for the Union Pacific Railroad about 10 months then at his father's grocery store in Delia. John A. and Esther Wehner purchased the Delia store on February 19, 1949 and operated it until January 1, 1957. He moved to Rossville and bought Wehner's IGA from his brother Clarence. They added Western Auto in 1959. In 1969 they built the grocery store in Silver Lake and changed from Western Auto to True Value. The new store in Rossville was built in 2001 and Johnny Dollar was opened on July 7, 2006. John was looking forward to the Wehner family celebrating 100 years of business on April 15, 2015. John was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Mr. Wehner was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Irene Doyle, Florence Simecka, Clarence Wehner and Kathryn Rezac. On October 10, 1945 he was united in marriage to Esther Horak in Delia. They celebrated 69 years of marriage. She survives of the home. Other survivors include three children, John L. (Peg) Wehner, St. Marys, Bob (Jolyne) Wehner, Rossville and Debbie (Rocky) Taylor, Topeka; two brothers, Melvin Wehner, Eudora and Francis (Mary C.) Wehner, Colorado Springs, CO; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild on the way. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 1, 2014 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Mr. Wehner will lie in state after 6:00 P.M. Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the church where there will be a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10704 |  | Obituary- Wehner, John A. 2 John Alfred Wehner John Alfred Wehner, 86, Rossville - passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at his home. He was born October 21, 1928 at Delia the son of John J. and Mary E. Stallman Wehner. John graduated from Delia High School in 1947. Mr. Wehner worked for the Union Pacific Railroad about 10 months then at his father's grocery store in Delia. John A. and Esther Wehner purchased the Delia store on February 19, 1949 and operated it until January 1, 1957. He moved to Rossville and bought Wehner's IGA from his brother Clarence. They added Western Auto in 1959. In 1969 they built the grocery store in Silver Lake and changed from Western Auto to True Value. The new store in Rossville was built in 2001 and Johnny Dollar was opened on July 7, 2006. John was looking forward to the Wehner family celebrating 100 years of business on April 15, 2015. John was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. His parents, siblings Irene Doyle, Florence Simecka, Clarence Wehner and Kathryn Rezac, preceded Mr. Wehner in death. On October 10, 1945 he was united in marriage to Esther Horak in Delia. They celebrated 69 years of marriage. She survives of the home. Other survivors include three children, John L. and wife Peg Wehner, St. Marys, Bob and wife Jolyne Wehner, Rossville and Debbie and husband Rocky Taylor, Topeka; two brothers, Melvin Wehner, Eudora and Francis and wife Mary C. Wehner, Colorado Springs, CO; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild on the way. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 1, 2014 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 10705 |  | Obituary- Wehner, John J. John J. Wehner John J. Wehner, 90, St. Marys, died Monday, March 12, 1984, at a Topeka convalescent center. Mr. Wehner owned and operated a grocery store in Delia from 1919 until 1956 when he retired and moved to St. Marys. He was born August 30, 1893, at Wein, Mo., the son of George and Catherine Lennertz Wehner. He lived in St. Marys from 1915 until he moved to Delia in 1919. Mr. Wehner was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was an honorary member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, both at St. Marys. He was married to Mary E. Stallman June 6, 1917, at Wein, Mo. She died January 1, 1981. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Irene Wike, Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Katherine Rezac and Mrs. Florence Simecka, both of St. Marys; four sons, Clarence Wehner and John A. Wehner, both of Rossville, Melvin Wehner, Eudora, and Francis Wehner, Sharon Springs; 28 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 15, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Casket bearers were grandsons Gary Simecka, William J. Rezac, Larry Wehner, Bob Wehner, Greg Wehner and Dwight Wehner. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. | |
| 10706 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Larry B. Larry Wehner Larry Wehner, 71, of Rossville, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020, after a five-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Larry donated his brain to the University of Kansas Medical Center for Alzheimer’s Research. Larry was born on October 6, 1948, to Clarence and Rita Wehner in Rossville. He attended school in Rossville and graduated in 1966. Larry married his high school sweetheart Linda Miller in 1966 in St. Marys. She survives. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, IBEW #304, and AQHA. After high school, he worked at the then-new General Foods Plant in Topeka. He later went to work for Kansas Power and Light at Jeffrey Energy Center as an electrician until he retired in 2003. He also raised quarter horses and farmed. After retirement, he went to work for Foster Farms, where he got to do what he truly loved – farming, riding his horses, and taking care of cattle. Linda and Larry enjoyed their family and traveling; they had visited all but a few of the 50 states. Their favorite place was Maui, Hawaii. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by taking their sons, daughter, and spouses to Hawaii with them. They loved to dance and go to movies. Larry and Linda were blessed with a great family, two sons and a daughter, Larry (Sheri) Wehner, Jeff (Holly) Wehner and, Paula (Codie) Shenold; six grandsons, Trevor, Jacob (Bailey), Derek (Courtney), Hunter and Joe Wehner, Cooper Shenold, and a granddaughter Emma Shenold; four great-grandchildren, Beckett, Hayden, Lakyn and Rowan. Larry is also survived by two sisters, June (Marvin) Burgett, and Helen (Calvin) Lytle. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday, September 21, 2020, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakley Place of Rossville, Midland Care, or KU Endowment-Alzheimers Research and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 10707 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Margaret Margaret "Peg" Wehner St. Marys—Margaret J. “Peg” McGrath Wehner, 72, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the St. Marys, Manor. Peg was born November 15, 1949, at Onaga, the daughter of Joseph A. and Eldora M. Kenworthy McGrath. She was raised in the Emmett community and attended Holy Cross Schools until her Senior year and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1967. Peg received an associate degree in Religious Studies from Benedictine College in Atchison. Peg began teaching preschool religion at Immaculate Conception in 1989, she then taught sixth grade. She trained under Wanda Forese and became the Director of Religious Education until her retirement in May of 2016. Peg was instrumental in the RCIA, and the Regional RCIA. She was the head of the Confirmation and was the Baptismal coordinator for St. Marys, Wamego, Rossville, Emmett, Delia, and Paxico. She was a graduate of the Menninger Bible Study Program and was the Virtus Coordinator/Safety Compliance person for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church since 1997. Peg taught a bible study program every year at Lent. Peg was a co-owner of Wehner’s Thriftway in Rossville and Silver Lake. Peg enjoyed old cars and attending Car Shows. Peg was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Francis Jodean McGrath, in 1947 and James A. McGrath in 2001. Peg and John L. Wehner were united in marriage on July 22, 1967, at Emmett. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her son, John P. Wehner, St. Marys (Diane Bawden, Fiancee, Emmett); three daughters, Cindy (Mike) Schmersey, Rossville, Catlin (Zac) Miller, McPherson, and Jodi Wehner, St. Marys; a brother, Jerry (Sandra) McGrath. Kerrville, TX; two sisters, Donna Patricia “Pat” Barry, Manhattan, and Penny McGrath, Rossville; two granddaughters, Jordan Wehner, Lees Summit, MO, and Jenna (Josh) Parnell, Rossville and four great-grandsons, Jordayne, Aspen, Riker, and Hunter. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Lillis; A rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home. Peg will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Religious Education Program or the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 10708 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Mary 1 MRS. MARY E. WEHNER Mary E. Wehner, 82, St. Marys, died Thursday, January 1, 1981, in a Topeka hospital. She had lived in a St. Marys nursing home the past two years. She was born August 6, 1898, in Granville, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard and Barbara Stallman. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. She was married to John J. Wenher, June 6, 1917, at Wein, Mo., and they operated grocery and variety stores in Delia and St. Marys many years. Mr. Wehner survives. Other survivors include four sons, Clarence Wehner and John A. Wehner, both of Rossville, Melvin Wehner, Eudora, and Francis E. Wehner, Sharon Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Wike, Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Katherine Rezac and Mrs. Florence Simecka, both of St. Marys; two brothers, William Stallman, Independence, Mo., and Bernard Stallman, Kansas City, Mo.; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday a Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. M.ass of Resurrection was at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10709 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Mary 2 Mrs. Mary E. Wehner ST. MARYS - Mary E. Wehner, 82, St. Marys, died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. She had lived in a St. Marys nursing home the past five years. She was born Aug. 6, 1898, in Granville, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard and Barbara Meyer Stallman. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. She was married to John J. Wehner, June 6, 1917, at Wein, Mo., and they operated grocery and variety stores in Pella and St. Marys many years. Mr. Wehner survives. Other survivors include four sons, Clarence Wehner and John A. Wehner, both of Rossville, Melvin Wehner, Eudora, and Francis E. Wehner, Sharon Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Wike, Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Katherine Rezac and Mrs. Florence Simecka, both of St. Marys; two brothers, William Stallman, Independence, Mo., and Bernard Stallman, Kansas City, Mo.; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Mass of Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Wehner will lie in state at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10710 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Melvin Melvin George Wehner Mass of Christian burial for Melvin George Wehner, 93, Lawrence, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora. He passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Neuvant House of Lawrence. He was born on October 6, 1926 in Delia, KS the son of John and Mary (Stallman) Wehner. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Melvin owned and operated the family grocery business in Sunflower Village and later owned and operated Wehner Retail Liquor in Lawrence. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, 3rd degree knight with the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He served on the City of Eudora Planning Commission, was on the Board of Directors for the Eudora Nursing Homes, and was a Board Member of the National Retail Liquor Association. He married Nina B. Koci on October 12, 1950 in Delia, KS. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2013. Survivors include his children; Doug (Ginger) Wehner, Greg (Beth) Wehner, Karen (David) Hull, seven grandchildren; Shannon Cates, Allison (Aaron) Swaim, Mathew (Dyan) Wehner, Brandon Hull, Lacey (Doug) Brown, Stacey (Trevor) Niedfeldt, Rebecca (Joe) Male, eleven great grandchildren; and brother, Francis Wehner. He was also preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Irene, Clarence, Katherine "Katie", Florence and John A. A parish Rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019 with visitation to follow until 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Holy Family Catholic Church or to Elara Hospice and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com. | |
| 10711 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Nina Nina B. Wehner Nina B. Wehner, Eudora, 82, died June 29, 2013, at Medicalodges of Eudora. She was born Sept. 22, 1930, in Auburn, the daughter of Alfred C. and Rosie (Kovar) Koci. She married Melvin G. Wehner on Oct. 12, 1950, in Delia. He survives of the home. Nina worked with Melvin in the family grocery business for 15 years. Later she was an office assistant for Orthopedic Casting Labs in Eudora before she retired in 1995. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and St. Teresa’s. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels. She was also a school volunteer for Eudora grade school. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Hull and husband David of Wamego; two sons, Douglas Wehner and wife Ginger, and Gregory Wehner and wife Beth, all of Lawrence; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Viola Layman and Gladys Smith, and three brothers, Clyde, Richard, and Irvin Koci. Mass of Christian burial was July 3 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora. Burial followed in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Eudora. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Holy Family Catholic Church or to Grace Hospice and may be sent in care of the Warren- McElwain Mortuary, 1003 John L Williams Dr., Eudora, KS 66025. | |
| 10712 |  | Obituary- Wehner, Rita Rita M. Wehner ROSSVILLE- Rita M. Wehner, 86, died Monday, March 19, 2007 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born November 12, 1920 at Seneca, the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Dix Bindel. Mrs. Wehner grew up in the Fidelity community and graduated from Fairview High School. She received her nurses training at St. Anthony Murdock Hospital in Sabetha and became an R.N. Mrs. Wehner worked at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City before she was married. She later worked at St. Francis Hospital and at several different doctors' offices in Topeka. She and her husband owned and operated grocery and variety stores in Rossville and St. Marys. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and was a member of the Altar Society at the church. On April 12, 1944 she was united in marriage to Clarence B. Wehner at St. Augustine Catholic Church at Fidelity. He died September 17, 2004. Mrs. Wehner was also preceded in death by a brother Leo Bindel. Survivors include two daughters, June (Marvin) Burgett and Helen (Calvin) Lytle; a son, Larry B. (Linda) Wehner all of Rossville; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 23, 2007 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Wehner will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. and the family will receive friends following the rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10713 |  | Obituary- Wehrli, Alyssa Alyssa Anne Wehrli Alyssa Anne Wehrli, the beloved daughter of James and Tanya Wehrli, Topeka, was born March 23,2005, and passed away Tuesday, March 29,2005. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Scherry Wehrli; and two aunts, Kim and Kelly Wehrli. Alyssa is survived by her parents; three brothers, Matthew Wehrli, Matthew Wagner and Ryan Wagner; and two sisters, Jessica Wehrli and Rebecca Wagner. She also is survived by her paternal grandfather, Fred Wehrli, Rossville; maternal grandmother, Lisa Farley, Topeka; maternal grandfather, Walter Johnson, Everett Wash.; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence Ave. Cremation will follow the service. Alyssa will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Alyssa to the NICU Stormont-Vail Foundation, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, 66604. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.penwellgabel.com. | |
| 10714 |  | Obituary- Wehrli, Frederick Frederick Wesley Wehrli Frederick Wesley Wehrli, 77, Rossville, died Monday, April 17, 2017, at Saint Francis Hospital, Topeka. He was born August 28,1939, in Holliday, Missouri, the son of Cloyd Henry and Georgia Pearl (Embree) Wehrli. Fred spent almost 32 years of service in the military, retiring as an E-8 from the Kansas Air National Guard. He farmed south of Rossville. He enjoyed Muskie fishing from Missouri to Canada and the Sprint Car Races at Knoxville, Iowa. He was married to Scherry Ann Brucker on August 15, 1969, in Topeka. She preceded him in death on May 10,1992. He was also preceded in death by two daughters: Scherry Kimberly Wehrli on September 7,1980, and Kelly Pearl Wehrli on October 25,1985; and a granddaughter: Alyssa Anne Wehrli on March 29,2005. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law: James Louis and Tanya Wehrli of Silver Lake; six grand¬children: Matthew Wehrli, Jessica Wehrli, Matthew Wagner, Ryan Wagner, Rebecca Wagner, and Sarah Wehrli; and a great-granddaughter: Raylee Engroff. The Kansas Air National Guard will conduct military graveside honors at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 21, 2017, at Rossville Cemetery. Fred will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Thursday, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the College of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726- 9986 or Muskies, P.O. Box 5, Hermitage, MO 65668. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 10715 |  | Obituary- Wehrli, Kelly 1 Traffic accidents fatal to two A 15-year-old Rossville girl is one of two people to die on Kansas roads and highways in weekend traffic accidents, authorities said. Kelly P. Wehrli died about 11:35 p.m. Friday when the car in which she was riding left Hodges Road just east of Silver Lake and about eight miles west of Topeka, Shawnee County Sg. Bill Hudson said. Wehrli was a passenger in a car driven by Angela Wehner, 16, also of Rossville. Wehrli died of head injuries, but Wehner was not injured, Hudson said. Wehner told sheriff's officers that she was trying to avoid chuck-holes in the road when the car swerved off the road and flipped. | |
| 10716 |  | Obituary- Wehrli, Kelly 2 Kelly Pearl Wehrli ROSSVILLE - Kelly Pearl Wehrli, 15, Rossville, died late Friday, Oct. 25, at the scene of a one-vehicle accident on Hodges Road just east of Silver Lake and about eight miles west of Topeka. Shawnee County Sheriff’s Depart-ment said the vehicle in which Miss Wehrli was a passenger was southbound on Hodges Road went off the road and overturned. Miss Wehrli was a sophomore at Rossville High School where she was a member of Future Homemakers of America, the yearbook staff and basketball and volley ball teams. She was born July 4, 1970, at Topeka, the daughter of Fred W. and Scherry Brucker Wehrli, and lived all her life in Rossville. Miss Wehrli was a member of the United Methodist Church. Jimmy Lillard Unit No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary, Students Against Drunk Driving and was chairperson for the Cystic Fibrosis Marathon Fund Drive of the high school, all in Rossville. A sister, Kimberly Wehrli, died in September 1980. Survivors include her parents, Fred and Scherry Wehrli, Rossville; a brother, James L. Wehrli, a student at Emporia State University; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley W. Brucker, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd H. Wehrli, Holiday, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Linton, Hebron, Neb. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Miss Wehrli will lie in state from 4 p.m. today until 11 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka and from 1 until 3 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville High School, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10717 |  | Obituary- Wehrli, Scherry A. 1 Scherry Ann Wehrli ROSSVILLE — Scherry Ann Wehrli, 50, Rossville, died Sunday, May 10, 1992, at her home. Cause of death was unavailable. Mrs. Wehrli worked at the post office in Rossville since 1977 and had been postmaster since 1985. She was born Sept. 7, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Harley W. and Carol Marie Wagner Brucker. She was graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Junior College and attended the University of Kansas and Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. She moved from Topeka to Rossville in 1972. She was a member of the Christian Church and the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both in Rossville, and the Na-tional Association of Postmasters. She was married to Fred W. Wehrli Aug. 15, 1969, in Topeka. He survives. A daughter, Scherry K. Wehrli, died Sept. 7, 1980. Another daughter, Kelly P. Wehrli, died on Oct. 25, 1985. Survivors include a son, James L. Wehrli, Topeka; her mother and step-father, Carol M. and Paul E. Linton, Osborne; her father and stepmother, Harley W. and Irene Brucker, Council Bluffs, Iowa; a sister, Chad D. Hurley, Topeka; a halfbrother, Bradley W. Brucker, Council Bluffs, Iowa; and a grandson. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Wehrli will lie in state from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Wehrli will lie in state from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10718 |  | Obituary- Wehrli, Scherry A. 2 Scherry Ann Wehrli Schcrry Ann Wehrli, 50, Rossville, died Sunday, May 10, 1992, at her home. Mrs. Wehrli worked at the post office in Rossville since 1977, and had been postmaster since 1985. She was born September 7, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Harley W. and Carol Marie Wagner Brucker. She was graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Junior College and attended the University of Kansas and Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. She moved from Topeka to Rossville in 1972. She was a member of the Christian Church and the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both in Rossville, and the National Association of Postmasters. She was married to Fred W. Wehrli August 15, 1969, in Topeka. He survives. A daughter, Scherry K. Wehrli, died September 7, 1980. Another daughter, Kelly P. Wehrli, died on October 25, 1985. Other survivors include a son, James L. Wehrli, Topeka; her mother and stepfather, Carol M. and Paul E. Linton, Osborne; her father and stepmother, Rarity W. and Irene Brucker, Council Bluffs, la.; a sister, Chad D. Hurley, Topeka; a half-brother, Bradley W. Brucker, Council Bluffs, Iowa; and a grandson. Services were at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (today) at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10719 |  | Obituary- Wehrli, Scherry K. 1 SCHERRY KIMBERLY WEHRLI Kim Wehrli, 17-year-old daughter of Fred W. and Seherry Ann Brucker Wehrli, Rossville, was killed early Sunday morning, September 7, 1980, in a one-vehicle accident east of St. Marys on U.S. Highway 24. Miss Wehrli was born April 29, 1963, at Hutchinson. She lived at Hutchinson until moving to Topeka in 1970. In 1972, she moved to Rossville. She was a senior at Rossville High School. She was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, junior member of the Auxiliary of the Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, Rossville High School Band and Chorus and TASK, all at Rossville. Kim was an accomplished water skier. Survivors include her parents; a brother, James Wehrli; and a sister, Kelly Wehrli, all of the home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Brucker, Council Bluffs, la., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Linton, Topeka, and Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Wehrli, Holiday, Mo. Services were at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rossville High School, in care of Dr. Gene Davis, principal of the school. | |
| 10720 |  | Obituary- Wehrli, Scherry K. 2 ROSSVILLE GIRL KILLED IN WRECK ST. MARYS – A 17-year-old girl was killed early Sunday when the truck in which she was a passenger left the roadway and rolled several times east of St. Marys. Kansas Highway Patrol identified her as Scherry Wehrli of Rossville. The patrol said Miss Wehrli was a passenger in a truck driven by Kevin Wells, 17, St. Marys. Wells was not injured. The accident happened at 12:01 a.m. Sunday on US-24 one mile east of St. Marys when Wells swerved to avoid hitting a deer which had jumped in front of his truck, the patrol said Wells told them. The vehicle left the roadway, travelled 256 feet before flipping at least twice, the patrol said. Both occupants were thrown from the vehicle. Miss Wehrli was born April 29, 1963, at Hutchinson. She lived at Hutchinson until moving to Topeka in 1970. In 1972, she moved to Rossville. She was a senior at Rossville High School. She was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, junior member of the Auxiliary of the Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, Rossville High School Band and Chorus and TASK, all at Rossville. Survivors include her parents, Fred W. and Scherry Ann Brucker Wehrli, a brother, James Wehrli, and a sister, Kelly Wehrli, all of the home; grand patents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Brucker, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Linton, 3909 Mission Court, Topeka, and Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Wehrli, Holiday, Mo. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Rossville United Methodist Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Miss Wehrli will lie in state from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, and from 1 p.m. until services at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rossville High School, in care of Dr. Gene Davis, principal of the school. | |
| 10721 |  | Obituary- Wehrli, Scherry K. 3 Kim Wehrli Killed in Late Night Accident Kim Wehrli, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wehrli, Rossville, was killed very early Sunday morning, September 7, when the pickup in which she was a passenger went out of control, rolling several times and throwing her from the vehicle. Miss Wehrli was a passenger in the pickup driven by Kevin Wells, 17, St. Marys, according to the Highway Patrol. Wells was not injured. The accident happened at 12:01 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 24, one mile east of St. Marys. Wells reportedly swerved to avoid hitting a deer which had jumped in front of his truck, the Highway Patrolman said. The vehicle left the roadway, traveled 256 feet before flipping at least twice, according to the report, and both occupants were thrown from the vehicle. Miss Wehrli’s obituary is on page 2. | |
| 10722 |  | Obituary- Weir, Ellen Mrs. Ellen Geneva Weir Mrs. Ellen Geneva Weir, 63, died Tuesday morning at her home on Route 1, Silver Lake. She is survived by her husband, W.F. Weir and three daughters, Mrs. Paul McRoberts, Mrs. Bessie Hahn and Mrs. Ethel Frey, all of Silver Lake; two brothers, Frank Seltzer of Meshwaka, Ind. and Dick Seltzer of Moreland; one sister, Miss Celesta Seltzer of Meshwaka, Ind., and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.. at the Shellabarger chapel. Burial in the Prairie Home Cemetery. | |
| 10723 |  | Obituary- Weissbeck, Joan Joan (Glynn) Weissbeck August 8, 1930 – July 20, 2023 Joan (Glynn) Weissbeck, age 92, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Joan was born the youngest of three children, born the daughter of Earl Francis and Anna Elizabeth (Thorpe) Glynn, on August 8, 1930, in Wamego, KS. Joan graduated from Wamego Rural high School in 1948. Mrs. Weissbeck attended St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, KS, and graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing on September 8, 1951, in Topeka, KS. Mrs. Joan Weissbeck was a nurse and homemaker. Mrs. Joan Weissbeck was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. Joan loved reading her papers and keeping up with her friends in Wamego. Joan married Robert J. Weissbeck, Sr., on October 30, 1951, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego, KS. He died on January 12, 1998, after 46 years of marriage. Survivors include her five sons, Richard E. (Deborah) Weissbeck, Patrick J. (Carna) Weissbeck, Michael E. Weissbeck, all of Topeka, KS, Robert J. (Judy) Weissbeck, Jr., of Rockford, IL, and James F. (Susan) Weissbeck of Leawood, KS. She is also survived by her 11 loving grandchildren, Taylor Weissbeck, Brady (Donna) Weissbeck, Lindsay Weissbeck, Jessica (Nathan) Miles, Danielle Byers, Dustin Weissbeck, Lauren (Aaron) Rahe, Diana (David) Ackerman, Thomas Weissbeck, Jennifer (Ryan) Lingle, and Hannah Weissbeck. Joan also has 15 loving great-grandchildren that includes 10 great-granddaughters, one step great-granddaughter and four great grandsons. Other survivors include her two sister-in-laws, Mary Jane Murray, Karen Matthews and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Earl Joseph Glynn and Thomas Omer “Budd” Glynn, Sr. She will lie in state from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M., on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka. Memorial contributions can be made in Joan’s memory to Mater Dei Parish. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home. To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. | |
| 10724 |  | Obituary- Welborn, Beulah Beulah E. Welborn HOLTON — Beulah E. Welborn, 81, Holton, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1992, at a Holton nursing home. She was born March 13, 1911, in Mayetta, the daughter of Alvin K. and Lucy Davis Appier. She lived in the Rossville and Delia communities from 1930 to 1947 and in Netawaka from 1947 to 1973 when she moved to the Holton area. Mrs. Welborn was a member of the United Methodist Church in Netawaka and the Netawaka Home Demonstration Unit. She was married to Marshall Hahn Sept. 9, 1930, in Lyndon. He died Dec. 6, 1970. She was married to Norman Doak Welborn Aug. 27, 1976. He died March 18, 1987. Survivors include two sons, James Charles Hahn, Topeka, and Robert C. Hahn, Holton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Netawaka Cemetery. Mrs. Welborn will lie in state until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holton Hospital Building Fund and sent in care of Denison State Bank in Holton, 66436. | |
| 10725 |  | Obituary- Welch, Edna EDNA WELCH DIES IN NURSING HOME Mrs. Edna A. Welch, 76, of Rossville died Tuesday evening at the Waga Nursing Home in St. Marys after a long illness. She was born in Illinois February 22, 1887, and came to Rossville with her parents when a small child. Her husband, LaVerne Welch, died in 1956. She is survived by one son, James L. Welch; one brother, Benjamin C. Mileham of Rossville; three nieces, Mrs. Maralee E. Wade of Rossville, Mrs. Jeanette Verdun of Cottonwood, Ariz., and Mrs. Eloise Rhoton, Cottonwood, Ariz., four nephews, S. E. Mile- ham of Winslow, Ariz., Ben D. Mileham of Winslow, Ariz., Robert Mileham, Sedona, Ariz., and Richard Mileham of Alabama. Services were held Saturday morning at St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Navarre, Walter McCleery, Gerald Larson, Walter Startup, John Martin, and David Stiles. Verschelden Funeral Home of St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. CARD OF THANKS - To those who expressed their sympathy in so many beautiful and practical ways during our recent bereavement, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Mr. James Welch Mr. & Mrs. Ben Wade Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mileham | |
| 10726 |  | Obituary- Welch, James James L. Welch James Lavern Welch, 65, Republic, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at his home. He was born June 18, 1939, in Topeka, the son of Verne L. and Edna Mileham Welch. James grew up in Rossville and graduated from Rossville High School in 1957. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 9, 1959 and served with the U.S. Navy until he was honorable discharged on December 11, 1962. While in the U.S. Navy he learned the machinist trade and worked in that occupation for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two daughters, Monica Welch, Leavenworth, WA, and Clare Welch, Lincoln, NE; ex- wife, Judith Moylan Welch, Aurora, NE. A graveside inurnment service with military honors will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth. Arrangements are under the direction of Bachelor-Daulkner-Dart- Surber Funeral Home, Belleville. | |
| 10727 |  | Obituary- Welch, Jessi 1 Jessi Welch Jessi Welch, age 13, of Delia, passed away September 25, 2013. Her parents are Rocky Sr. and Billie (Smith) Welch. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 3-6 PM, with a funeral following at 6 PM at Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be sent to Davidson Funeral Home to assist the family with services. A full obituary can be read and online condolences can be left at davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 10728 |  | Obituary- Welch, Jessi 2 Jessi Welch (August 24, 2000 - September 25, 2013) Jessi Welch, age 13, of Delia, passed away September 25, 2013. She was born August 24, 2000 to Rocky Sr. and Billie (Smith) Welch. She attended Rossville Junior High School where she was looking forward to becoming a member of the Art Club. Jessi loved horseback riding, she loved to read, draw and listen to music. She enjoyed being with her family and friends, spending time outdoors, and taking care of animals, especially her dog Duke. Jessi loved to cook especially with shrimp. She loved angel wings and her favorite flower was the stargazer lily. She had a wonderful sense of humor and cherished the nickname given to her by her family “Pork Chop”. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Bill Smith and Twila Fountaine, uncle Mike Frantz, and aunt Brenda Roberts. She is survived by her parents, brothers; Brian Pilarz, John Rath, and Rocky Welch Jr., sisters; Barbara Rath, Roxy (Randy) Acker, Michelle Welch, Krystal Welch, and Jessica Haskins, grandmother Judy Smith, aunts; Donna Meyer, Tina (Scott) Barnes, and Scarlett Pratt, uncles Scott (Stacy) Smith, and Ray Terry. She was also loved by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 3-6 PM, with a funeral following at 6 PM at Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be sent to Davidson Funeral Home to assist the family with services. A full obituary can be read and online condolences can be left at davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 10729 |  | Obituary- Welch, Verne Verne L. Welch Verne L. Welch, 63, of Rossville died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital. He was born in Republic County and was an electrician at the Santa Fe shops for 39 years. He was a member of the Rossville Grange. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna Welch, and a son, James Welch, both of the home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Hurley Funeral Home in Rossville. The service will be conducted by Rev. Floyd Gee. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10730 |  | Obituary- Weld, Hiram PIONEER SILVER LAKE MAN PASSED AWAY IN OKLAHOMA Hiram Weld, who was last week laid to rest near the home he had lived in for so long, was born March 19, 1855, three miles east of Silver Lake, Kansas, on the Kansas river in Shawnee county. He was a pupil in the Mission school of St. Marys, Kan., when a child and later made his home with a brother and assisted in the work of running the ferry at Silver Lake. From Silver Lake Mr. Weld went to Alma, Kan., in Wabaunsee county where he learned the trade of plastering and later he ran a training stable for track horses. It was while a resident of Alma that he met Maggie Felden, who he married in July, 1887. To this union three children were born, all of whom are now living. They are Oliver K. Weld of Pauls Valley, Mrs. B. B. Truscott, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. F. E. Doyle of Ponca City. Mr. Weld came to Oklahoma in 1900 and settled on the farm on which he died, located nine miles west of Maud in the community of the Wye, where he made his home continuously to the time of his death Uncle Hi. as he was lovingly called by all his neighbors, was one of the most highly respected of the farmers of the Maud-Wye district, and his long illness and death caused anxiety and regret by a large number of people. Miss Alma Desmond of Oklahoma City, a friend of the Weld family, is a house guest at the Weld home and will remain with Mrs. Weld for a time as a companion for her in her lonely home, until she has settled business affairs so she can take a trip to visit members of her family.—Shawnee, Okla., Daily News. | |
| 10731 |  | Obituary- Wells, David DAVID M. WELLS David M. Wells, aged 62, died at his home two miles north of Williamstown Tuesday night following an illness that began about one year ago. The body was brought to Rossville this afternoon for interment in Rossville cemetery where his parents are buried. The services at the cemetery were in charge of Rev. G. C. Albin of the Rossville Methodist church. The service at Williamstown was held this morning at 10 o’clock in the Baptist church conducted by the Rev. M. M. Thorne, pastor of the Perry Methodist church Mr. Wells, while a Christian at heart had never united with the church. He was raised in a Methodist home and expressed a preference for that faith. The Wells family were early day settlers in Kansas coming first to the Troy neighborhood from Kentucky where the deceased was born April 4th, 1863. In young man¬hood he moved to Jackson county, settling near Delia. January 18; 1897, he was united in marriage to Ella Stone at Adrian. One child, Clyde Clarence Wells was born to this union. In 1903 Mr. Wells gave up farming and for a time conducted a store in Rossville with his father. Giving this up he moved with his family to Lansing, Kansas, where he served as a guard in the state prison. In 1910 resigning this position, he bought a farm north of Williamstown where he and his family have resided since. About two years ago Mr. Wells began to fail in health, dropsy being the immediate cause. The disease never yielded to treatment and caused his death. Mr. Wells is survived by his widow and son, by two brothers, John of Delia and Clarence of Mayetta and a host of friends. | |
| 10732 |  | Obituary- Wells, Ella MRS. ELLA S. WELLS Mrs. Ella S. Wells, 88, Mayetta, died Tuesday night, January 3, 1978, in a Holton hospital. She was born July 15, 1889, in Adrian, the daughter of Alonzo and Ella Jackson Stone. She had lived in Mayetta since 1921. She worked many years at the Holton Hospital. She was married in 1928 to Clarence Wells in Topeka. He died February 2, 1942. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Mrs. Mildred Eby, Mayetta, and Mrs. Clara Harper, Newcastle, Wyo.; five stepsons, Myron Wells, Cecil Wells and Herbert Wells, all of Holton, George Wells, Topeka, and Harold Wells, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Mable Martin, Topeka; a brother, Clyde Wells, Topeka; 10 step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial was in Holton Cemetery. Ella S. Wells MAYETTA - Mrs. Ella S. Wells, 88, Mayetta, died Tuesday night in a Holton hospital. She was born July 15,1889, in Adrian, and had lived in Mayetta since 1921. She worked many years at the Holton Hospital. She was married in 1928 to Clarence Wells in Topeka. He died Feb. 2,1942. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Mrs. Mildred Eby, Mayetta, and Mrs. Clara Harper, Newcastle. Wyo.; five stepsons. Myron Wells, Cecil Wells and Herbert Wells, all of Holton, George Wells, 557 Burr, Topeka, and Harold Wells, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Mabie Martin, 1031 N. Central, Topeka; a brother, Clyde Wells, Topeka; 10 step- grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. | |
| 10733 |  | Obituary- Wells, Harold 1 HAROLD O. WELLS Harold O. “Pink” Wells, 73, died suddenly at his home in Rossville Wednesday, May 3, 1978. He was born August 4, 1904, at Delia and spent all his life in the Rossville-St. Marys community, where he farmed. He was a past master of Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 and district deputy grand master in 1956-57 of District 24, AF&AM. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church. Mr. Wells was married to Hazel Hawk December 24, 1928, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Melvin Wells, Mayetta; two daughters, Mrs. Buelah Pierson, Hastings, la., and Mrs. Florence Werner, Paxico; four brothers, Myron, Cecil and Herbert Wells, Holton, and George Wells, Topeka; two sisters, Mildred Eby, Mayetta, and Clara Harper, Newcastle, Wyo.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Verschelden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Services were pending at press time. | |
| 10734 |  | Obituary- Wells, Harold 2 Harold O. Wells ROSSVILLE - Harold O. Wells, 73, at his home here Wednesday. He was born Aug. 4, 1904, at Delia and spent all his life in the Rossville-St. Marys community, where he farmed. He was a past master of Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 and district deputy grand master in 1956-57 of District 24, AF&AM. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church. Mr. Wells was married to Hazel Hawk Dec. 24,1928, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Melvin Wells, Mayetta; two daughters, Mrs. Buelah Pierson, Hastings, Iowa, and Mrs. Florence Werner, Paxico; four brothers, Myron Wells, Cecil Wells and Herbert Wells, Holton, and George Wells, 557 Burr; two sisters, Mildred Eby, Mayetta, and Clara Harper, Newcastle, Wyo.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services are pending at Versheldon [sic] Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 10735 |  | Obituary- Wells, Hazel 1 Mrs. Hazel F. Wells Mrs. Hazel F. Wells, 77, Paxico, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Nov. 19, 1910, at Grove, the daughter of William and Frances Besta Hawk. She lived with a daughter at Paxico since 1978 and formerly lived in the St. Marys and Rossville communities many years. Mrs. Wells was a member of the United Methodist Church in St. Marys. She was married to Harold O. Wells Dec. 24, 1928, in Topeka. He died May 3, 1978. Survivors include two daughters, Buelah Pierson, Emerson, Iowa, and Florence Werner, Paxico; a son, Melvin O. Wells, Mayetta; a sister, Gladis Burriss, Silver Lake; a half sister, Edna Waldo, Rossville; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Wells will lie in state after 4 p.m., today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. | |
| 10736 |  | Obituary- Wells, Hazel 2 Hazel F. Wells Mrs. Hazel F. Wells, 77, Paxico, died Thursday, October 6, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. She was born November 19, 1910, at Grove, the daughter of William and Frances Besta Hawk. She lived with a daughter at Paxico since 1978 and formerly lived in the St. Marys and Rossville communities many years. Mrs. Wells was a member of the United Methodist Church in St. Marys. She was married to Harold O. Wells December 24, 1928, in Topeka. He died May 3, 1978. Survivors include two daughters, Beulah Pierson, Emerson, Iowa, and Florence Werner, Paxico; a son, Melvin O. Wells, Mayetta; a sister, Gladis Burriss, Silver Lake; a half sister, Edna Waldo, Rossville; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with relatives and friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday. Wells Mrs. Hazel F. Wells, 77, Paxico, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Nov. 19, 1910, at Grove, the daughter of William and Frances Besta Hawk. She lived with a daughter at Paxico since 1978 and formerly lived in the St. Marys and Rossville communities many years. Mrs. Wells was a member of the United Methodist Church in St. Marys. She was married to Harold O. Wells Dec. 24, 1928, in Topeka. He died May 3, 1978. Survivors include two daughters, Buelah [sic] Pierson, Emerson, Iowa, and Florence Werner, Paxico; a son, Melvin O. Wells, Mayetta; a sister, Gladis Burriss, Silver Lake; a half sister, Edna Waldo, Rossville; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10737 |  | Obituary- Wells, James 1 James Clayton Wells HOLTON- James Clayton Wells, 85, Holton, died late Wednesday, June 29, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Arrangements are pending at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. ---- Wells James Clayton Wells, 85, Holton, died Wednesday, June 29, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Wells was a farmer and mechanic before he retired, he had followed the rodeo circuits as a bronco rider in his earlier years and performed in Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada, and in Madison Square Garden. He served as special deputy several years under Jackson County Sheriff Don Collins. He was in the Army during World War II, having served in North Africa, Sicily and Normandy. He was born Aug. 11, 1902, at Circleville, the son of James C. and Lou Jeanne Owens Wells Sr. He spent most his life in Jackson County. Mr. Wells was a member of Holton Memorial Post No. 1367 of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Mary L. Bair Post No. 44 of the American Legion, both at Hilton. He married Mary B. Slattery in 1938 at Hiawatha. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Jeanice Wells, Mayetta; and two brothers, Nathan Wells and Les Wells, both of San Diego, Calif. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 1988, at the First Christian Church, Holton. Father Carl Defat officiated. Mrs. Les Beames was organist. The congregation sang "The Old Rugged Cross." Casketbearers were Don Collins, LeRoy Burget, Earl Hill, Ed Dunn, Harold Tosh and H. Wells. Interment was in the St. Josephs Cemetery, Hoyt. The military color guard from Ft. Riley conducted the military 21 gun salute at the cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| 10738 |  | Obituary- Wells, James 2 James C. Wells Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Christian Church in Holton for James Clayton Wells, 85, Holton. He died Wednesday, June 29, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Wells was a farmer and mechanic before he retired. He had followed the rodeo circuits as a bronco rider in his earlier years and performed in Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada, and in Madison Square Garden. He was served as special deputy several years under Jackson County Sheriff Don Collins. He was in the Army during World War II, having served in North Africa, Sicily and Normandy. He was born Aug. 11, 1902, at Circleville, the son of James C. and Lou Jeanne Owens Wells Sr. He spent most of' his life in Jackson County. Mr. Wells was a member of Holton Memorial Post No. 1367 of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Mary L. Bair Post No. 44 of the American Legion, both at Holton. He married Mary B. Slattery in 1938 at Hiawatha. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Jeanice Wells, Mayetta; and two brothers, Nathan Wells and Les Wells, both of San Diego, Calif. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Hoyt. Mr. Wells will lie in state from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church in Holton where relatives and friends will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions may be made to the James Wells Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, 66436. | |
| 10739 |  | Obituary- Wells, Lilla Mrs. Clarence Wells Buried Here Monday Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Clarence Wells of Mayetta were held here Monday at 1:30 at the Methodist church conducted by the Rev. Mr. Job Wykert of Soldier, Kansas. Mrs. Wells died Sunday in St. Francis hospital, Topeka, where she had been taken for an operation, but whose condition was too serious for its performance. Tilla Stone Wells was born at St. Marys, Kansas, December 3, 1880 and was 40 years, 3 months and 3 days at the time of her death. At the age of 16 she united with the U.B. church at Adrian and her whole life was one of devotion to her God and her family. She was united in marriage to Clarence Wells, April 4, 1900 and eight children were born to them. Beside her husband her loss is mourned by five boys, Myron, George, Harold, Cecil and Hubert and two daughters, Mildred and Clara; her mothers, Mrs. David Wells of Williamstown, three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Martin of Meriden, Mrs. Jessie Stone of Holton, and Ella Stone of Delia; one brother, Clyde Wells of Williamstown, and a host of relatives and friends who will ever remember her as a wonderful wife and mother and a faithful friend. Rev. Wykert's text was taken from Ps. 96:12; and scripture reading from Rev. 20; 11-21. The pallbearers were W.V. Hook, Robert James, Harvey James, Will Van Orsdol, Frank Beal and R.A. Shipley. [From 10 Mar 1921] | |
| 10740 |  | Obituary- Wells, Lillian Wells Lillian E. Jennings Wells was born August 24, 1904 to Thomas A. and Carrie Johnson Jennings near Ogden. She was the seventh of nine children. Lillian graduated from Junction City High School with a normal training certificate. Her family moved to Topeka where she was employed by Capper Publications. On November 14, 1925, Lillian was united in marriage with Myron Wells in the family home in Topeka. Lillian and Myron took his niece into their home to rear and to love for eight years. Mary Wells Schmidt resides in Harrisonville, Missouri. Lillian and Myron were established in farming near the Delia and Mayetta areas until 1972 when they moved to Holton. Lillian was a dedicated helpmate and community worker. She served on the school board several years. She became a member of the Mayetta Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star No. 383 in March, 1947. She served in various capacities including worthy matron in 1952 and was organist for seven years. She was district aide in 1960-61. She received her 25 year pin in 1972 and was a faithful member for 37 years. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband in February 1982. She is survived by Mary Schmidt, her sisters, Alice McGaffin of Topeka, Sarah Kimball of Holton; several nephews and nieces and many friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 9, at The Mercer Funeral Home. Rev. Duane Kessler officiated. Mrs. Ray Wright sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Come Dine.” Casketbearers were C. L. Riley, Milton Schober, Charles Heckerson, Wayne Labbe, Bennett Olsen and Marvin Castle. Interment was in the Holton Cemetery. | |
| 10741 |  | Obituary- Wells, Lillie 1 Wells Lillie Mae Wells, 90, Soldier, died Wednesday, June 21, 1989, at a Topeka nursing home. Miss Wells taught a year in a Delia school, then worked 42 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., in Topeka. She retired in 1965 and returned to the Soldier community. She was born May 10, 1899, in Delia, the daughter of William and Cora Dove Wells. She was graduated from Soldier High School in 1917 and attended Strickler’s Business College in Topeka two years. Miss Wells was a member of First United Methodist Church in Topeka. Survivors include two sisters, Geneva Jones, Estes Park, Colo., and Velma Meade, Topeka; and a brother, Lester Wells, Grants Pass, Ore. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., June 23 at the Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. The Reverend Duane Kessler, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Holton officiated. Mrs. Ray Wright was the organist. The special selection that was chosen was "In The Garden." Casketbearers were Dennis Heath, Floyd Heath, Delbert Heath, Kevin Ward, Jerry Meade and Robert Wells. Interment was in the Soldier Cemetery, Soldier. | |
| 10742 |  | Obituary- Wells, Lillie 2 Lillie Mae Wells Lillie Mae Wells, 90, Soldier, died Wednesday, June 21, 1989, at a Topeka nursing home. Miss Wells taught a year in a Delia school, then worked 42 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., in Topeka. She retired in 1965 and returned to the Soldier community. She was born May 10, 1899, in Delia, the daughter of William and Cora Dove Wells. She was graduated from Soldier High School in 1917 and attended Strickler’s Business College in Topeka two years. Miss Wells was a member of First United Methodist Church in Topeka. Survivors include two sisters, Geneva Jones, Estes Park, Colo., and Velma Meade, Topeka; and a brother, Lester Wells, Grants Pass, Ore. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Soldier Cemetery. Miss Wells will lie in state after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 10743 |  | Obituary- Wells, Margaret 1 At Rest Margaret Virginia Wells was born August 24th, 1838 in the state of Maryland. She came west with her parents who settled in Illinois in 1851 where they remained but a few years and then moved to Buchanan county, Mo. From Missouri the family moved in 1858 to Doniphan county, Kans. and settled on a farm near Troy. here she was married, Jan. 9., 1858, to J.S. Wells. To this union seven children were born only three of whom, John, David and Clarence, are living. Soon after the marriage they moved to Kentucky where they remained seven years, returning to Doniphan county in the year 1866, and for sixteen years resided near Troy. It was here Mrs. Wells united with the M.E. Church and lived a consistent [sic] Christian life till her death, taking an active part in every brach of church work. In the year 1882 the family moved to Jackson county, Kansas, and in the fall of 1895 they came to Rossville and purchased a home on Pearl street where they have since resided. Just before the holiday season Mr. and Mrs. Wells left Rossville on a visit to their son D.M. Wells at Lansing Kansas. While there Mrs. Wells was taken sick and despite the efforts of [continued in next file] | |
| 10744 |  | Obituary- Wells, Margaret 2 [continued since file 1] physicians and friends grew rapidly worse. Sunday evening January 20th she departed this life and passed on to her reward in the kingdom of righteousness. In the death of Mrs. Margaret Wells our community has lost one of its most lovable Christian characters. Sympathetic and kind is the tribute paid her by those who knew her noble qualities. Her life was adorned with self denials and countless sacrifices for the comfort of others, and it can truly be said of her, "She has done what she could." Wife and mother! She is today in that beautiful land where sickness and sorrow cannot reach her. "Let us be patient; these severe afflictions. Not from the ground arise. But oft times celestial benedictions. Assume this dark disguise." A Presbyterian --- | |
| 10745 |  | Obituary- Wells, Margaret M. St Marys Star Thursday January 3, 1946 Mrs. James Wells passed away unexpectadly about 5 o'clock Sunday morning. December 30. She lived for less than 20 minutes after the seizure and was dead when the Doctor arrived. The Well's reside on one of the Pessimire Farms Southwest of St. Marys. Mrs Wells was 59 years old and a lifetime resident of the Kaw Twp. Mary Margaret Elizabeth Lytle before her marriage. She was born in Kaw Twp Sept 18, 1886. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Columbus C. Lytle, the former dieing in 1918 and latter at age 82. Mary Margaret was married to Jim Wells in Topeka in 1908. She was the mother of twelve children, five dieing in infancy, she is survived by her husband and seven children. Mrs. Shelton Cook of St Marys, Lillian and Ermajean of the home, Mrs Leo Kesler of Topeka, Mrs Garnet Hladky of St Marys, Glen and Lloyd Wells of the home. Also surviving are one sister and five brothers, Mrs. Alex Lais, Denver; Will and George Lytle of St Marys; Earl of Denver; and Albert of Santa Fe, NM, Harry of Junction City. Another brother, John died five years ago and same day of the month as his sister died, December 30. The funeral was Wednesday at the Methodist Church, St Marys, at 1:30 PM officiating was the Pastor of the Congregational Church, Reverand William Randles. Pallbearers were George Hammerland, Marion Childs, Howard Ames, John Schlief, Sam Trude of Perry and Frank Weeks, Belvue. | |
| 10746 |  | Obituary- Wells, Mary Mrs. Mary B. Wells Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church in Mayetta for Mrs. Mary B. Wells, 78, formerly of Holton. She died Saturday, Nov. 12, 1988, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Aug. 17, 1910, in Mayetta, the daughter of John and Martha Donnelly Slattery. She was graduated from Mayetta High School in 1929 and spent most of her life in the Holton community. Mrs. Wells was a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Holton. She was married to James C. Wells in 1938 at Hiawatha. He died June 29, 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Jeanice Wells, Mayetta; and three sisters, Margaret Slattery, Gertrude Brewer and Gladys Tork, all of Topeka. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Hoyt. Mrs. Wells will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. today at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Contributions may be made to the Mary Wells Memorial Fund to be designated later by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10747 |  | Obituary- Wells, Myron 1 Wells Myron E. Wells, born in 1901, died of a heart attack at his home Thursday evening, February 11. Myron was born at Williamstown, and was the eldest son of Clarence and Lillie Wells. He stayed with his folks, helping them farm until the family moved to St. Marys. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 393 of Mayetta as well as a member of Eastern Star 383. He worked as a truck driver for several years, but his heart was really with farming. His first farm was north of Delia. He married Lillian Jennings in 1926 and took his bride to live on his farm. Several years later they bought a farm 2 miles north and 8 miles west of Mayetta where they lived until his retirement in 1971. After retirement they moved to Holton where he resided until his death. He leaves his wife, Lillian, of the home; three brothers, George Wells of Topeka, Cecil and Herbert Wells of Holton; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Eby of Mayetta and Mrs. Clara Harper of New Castle, Wyoming; a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 15, from The Mercer Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy West officiating. Burial was in the Holton Cemetery. The music was furnished by Mrs. Dolores Wright who sang “How Great Thou Art.” The active pallbearers were Creston Kern, Carl Nelson, Clarence Vaught, Elmer Eckhoff, James Johnson and Ray Cox. Honorary pallbearers were John Lytle, Charles Harden, Glenn Robison, Robert Crumpter, Chris Martin, Leland Salts and Luther Jacobs. Memorials were made to the Holton Hospital heart monitor fund in care of the Holton Hospital 66436. | |
| 10748 |  | Obituary- Wells, Myron 2 Myron E. Wells HOLTON — Myron E. Wells, 81, Holton, died of natural causes late Thursday at his home. He was born Jan. 18, 1901, at Delia, the son of Clarence and Lilia Stone Wells. Mr. Wells was a farmer in the Mayetta community until he retired 12 years ago and moved to Holton. He was a member of Mayetta Lodge No. 393, AF&AM, and Mayetta Chapter No 383 of the Order of Eastern Star. He married Lillian Jennings in November 1926 at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three brothers, Herbert Wells and Cecil Wells, both of Holton, and George Wells 557 Burr, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Eby, Mayetta, and Mrs. Clara Harper, Newcastle, Wyo. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home. Masonic graveside services will be conducted by Mayetta Lodge No. 393, AF&AM, in Holton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made .to Holton Hospital, heart monitor fund, Holton, 66436. | |
| 10749 |  | Obituary- Wells, Paul Paul A. Wells Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home for Paul A. Wells, 77, Topeka. He died Saturday, May 13, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Wells was employed in the communications department of the Santa Fe Railway offices 46 years before he retired in 1975. He served in the Navy during World War II, including eight weeks in Guam. He was born Sept. 11, 1911, at Delia, the son of William and Cora Dove Wells. He was graduated from Soldier High School and lived in Topeka since 1930. Mr. Wells was a member of the United Methodist Church in Soldier. He also was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion and the Eagles Lodge, both in Topeka. He was married to Veda L. Broadbent Aug. 23, 1938, at Soldier. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Paul E. Wells, Green River, Wyo., and Robert E. Wells, Topeka; three sisters, Lillie Mae Wells, Soldier, Geneva Jones, Estes Park, Colo., and Velma Meade, Topeka; a brother, Lester Wells, Grants Pass, Ore.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rochester Ceme-tery. Mr. Wells will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 10750 |  | Obituary- Welton, Lourena Death of Mrs. Welton Mrs. Lourance Parr Welton died at her home near Topeka Nov. 8. The funeral was held from the home on the following day and the burial was in the Rochester cemetery. Mrs. Welton was 65 years old. She was born in Clay county, Ind., but had lived in Kansas since she was 17 years old. She has been in ill health almost three years. Besides her husband Wilmer Welton, Mrs. Welton is survived by her mother, five daughters, three sons, three sisters and five brothers. She had been a member of the Methodist church since 17 years old and a consistent Christian. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parr, Mr. and Mrs. James Parr, Mrs. John Parr, Mrs. H.L. Stratton, Mrs. Shidler and Mrs. Cless, and of Rossville, attended the funeral. [From The Rossville Reporter, Friday, November 15, 1912] |
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