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| 10751 |  | 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. | |
| 10752 |  | 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] | |
| 10753 |  | 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. | |
| 10754 |  | 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. | |
| 10755 |  | 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. | |
| 10756 |  | 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. | |
| 10757 |  | 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. | |
| 10758 |  | 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 | |
| 10759 |  | 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. | |
| 10760 |  | 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. | |
| 10761 |  | 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. | |
| 10762 |  | 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. | |
| 10763 |  | 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 | |
| 10764 |  | 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. | |
| 10765 |  | 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. | |
| 10766 |  | 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! | |
| 10767 |  | 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 | |
| 10768 |  | 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. | |
| 10769 |  | 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. | |
| 10770 |  | 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 | |
| 10771 |  | 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. | |
| 10772 |  | 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. | |
| 10773 |  | 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. | |
| 10774 |  | 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. | |
| 10775 |  | 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. | |
| 10776 |  | 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. | |
| 10777 |  | 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. | |
| 10778 |  | 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. | |
| 10779 |  | 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. | |
| 10780 |  | 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. | |
| 10781 |  | 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. | |
| 10782 |  | 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. | |
| 10783 |  | 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. | |
| 10784 |  | 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. | |
| 10785 |  | 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. | |
| 10786 |  | 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. | |
| 10787 |  | 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. | |
| 10788 |  | 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. | |
| 10789 |  | 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. | |
| 10790 |  | 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. | |
| 10791 |  | 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. | |
| 10792 |  | 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. | |
| 10793 |  | 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. | |
| 10794 |  | 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. | |
| 10795 |  | 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. | |
| 10796 |  | 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 | |
| 10797 |  | 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. | |
| 10798 |  | 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. | |
| 10799 |  | 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. | |
| 10800 |  | 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. |
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