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| 10751 |  | Obituary- Wentworth, Mina MRS. MINA WENTWORTH Mrs. Mina Wentworth, 57, of Silver Lake, died Tuesday at Bell Memorial hospital in Kansas City. She was born and lived most of her life in Silver Lake township. Her husband, Alonzo Wentworth, and a sister, Mrs. Jack Goodnow, of Silver Lake, and a brother, Orville Palmer, of Nashville, Tenn., survive her. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p. m. at Silver Lake Methodist church, burial in Silver Lake cemetery. The body will be brought here and lie in state at Shellabarger’s chapel Thursday. | |
| 10752 |  | Obituary- Wentworth, Tammy Tammy Horak Wentworth Tammy Lee Horack Wentworth, 27, Bakersfield, Calif., died Friday, December 2, 1988, at Bakersfield, following a two vehicle accident. Tammy was born August 19, 1961, in Oklahoma City and moved with her family to Bakersfield when she was two weeks old. She attended Highland Elementary School, Standard Junior High School, and North High School. She was employed at Bakersfield Floral Supply. Tammy is survived by her parents, Larry and Donna Horack, Bakersfield; two brothers, Mike Horack and Brad Horack, Bakersfield; grandparents Albert and Betty Horack, Oakhurst, Calif., and Naomi Overstreet, Bakersfield, Calif.; aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles. She was a great-niece of Bennie Horak and Emily Dodge, Delia; Esther Wehner, Rossville; Bill Simecka, Frank Simccka and John L. Simecka, St. Marys. Services were at noon Tuesday, December 6, in Hillcrest Chapel, Bakersfield. | |
| 10753 |  | Obituary- Werick, Jerome 1 Jerome Werick August 18, 1983 — November 4, 2021 Jerome Patrick Werick, 38, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Patrick was born to Kevin and Carol Ekman Werick in Topeka, on August 18, 1983. He graduated from St. Marys Academy in 2001. After years of travel and doing odd-jobs here and there, he studied at Kansas State University, Manhattan, and earned a BS in 2009, with a major in journalism and a minor in creative writing. Patrick was the Vice President and Director of Marketing for Roll Products in St. Marys. He was a member of Assumption Chapel. In February of 2011, Patrick and Amanda Perry were united in marriage at Assumption Chapel in St. Marys. He was a doting husband and father, and his wife and children were the love of his life. She survives of the home. These are the brief but full facts of Patrick. But more should be said, for he had what the French call joie de vivre—the joy of living. His warmth, cheer, humor, wit, and his honest mischief were his constant companies. Hardly anyone who met him could not help but become caught in his infectious merriment. The people of St. Marys saw this nearly daily with him, cruising about town on his electric scooter, goggled and grinning, and the tune “The Ride of Valkyrie” blaring from his speakers. But others around the United States and the world tasted some of Patrick’s joy. He was a traveler from his very early days of adulthood. After graduation, he and a friend, Robert Campbell, cycled across the United States and Canada. This journey and others, to Ireland and elsewhere, brought Patrick and his memorable character in touch with so many souls, not only with people he stayed with, but also people he met on the streets of Cork, Topeka, and everywhere in between. | |
| 10754 |  | Obituary- Werick, Jerome 2 Patrick’s Magnum Opus, however, was his music, and more importantly his “Grand Celtic Music Tour.” He and a handful of friends played Irish tunes at manors, festivals, theatres, homes, and even in the Kansas Capital—wherever there was an ear that wanted to hear and a voice that wanted to share in the music, Patrick was there. His list of instruments—all self-taught—is an eclectic mix: the tin whistle, the Scottish bagpipes, the Uillean pipes, the didgeridoo, the bombard, the cow bell, the ugly stick, and tapping shoes, to name a few. And the oddity, Patrick had never learned to read sheet music in his twenty years of playing. While music and merriment were ever in his heart, his family was his soul. His love for his wife was immense, and spilled over to their children. Family vacations, which took them across the U.S. and Canada, were filled with tender memories. In his own home, this found its way into one of his favorite joys, enjoying beverages at the basement bar with his children. Patrick often came home with a bottle of ginger beer and he poured it out in tumblers for him and his children while listening to Irish pub music, and they would raise their glasses until bedtime. In 2016 Patrick developed a great devotion to Saints Cosmas and Damian. He had contracted a sickness that had brought him to death’s door, but through the intercession of these doctor saints, he returned to health. To honor them, he built a special shrine in his home, and annually on their feastday, would open his house to anyone who also wanted to pay tribute to his saintly friends. He leaves his seven children, Brendan, Grace, Anna, Brigid, Adelyn, Clare and Nellie, as a part of his legacy. Other survivors include his parents, Kevin and Carol Werick; his seven siblings, Aliisa Lund, Jason Werick, Anne Olivo, Maria Bruno, Joseph Werick, Miriam Wilson, and Mary Carroll. Requiem Mass will be at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Assumption Chapel. Interment will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Patrick will lie in state at his home (514 N 4th St.) from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 9, 2021. A rosary will be recited at 5:20 P.M. Tuesday at Assumption Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made at this link https://www.givesendgo.com/G2BZV . | |
| 10755 |  | Obituary- Werner, Florence FLORENCE ANN WERNER Grove, Oklahoma - Florence went to be with the Lord early Easter Sunday morning April 8, 2007 from her home in Grove, Ok. She was 63. Florence was born July 7, 1943 to Harold and Hazel (Hawk) Wells at Saint Marys, Kansas. She worked at A&P Grocery and Payless Cashways at Topeka, Ks. She married Robert Werner January 9, 1960 at Saint Marys, Kansas. They moved to Grove, Oklahoma from Topeka, Kansas in 1999. Florence enjoyed interior decorating, making a wonderful home for her and her family. She sold Home Interiors for many years. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church at Topeka, Kansas, and a member of the Bible Baptist Church at Grove, Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Werner of the home. Two sons: William R. Werner, Gilbert Werner and wife Sherry, all of Topeka, Kansas. One brother: Melvin D. Wells of Holton, Kansas. One sister: Buelah Pierson of Emmerson, Iowa. Grandchildren: Stacy, Regina, Brent, Jeremy, Corey, and Deven. Along with two special people to her, Randy and Brandy. Memorial Services will be 9:30 AM Tuesday April 10, 2007 at the Bible Baptist Church in Grove, Oklahoma. Reverend Guy Morrow will officiate. Graveside services will be at 4:00 PM Tuesday at the Rossville Cemetery at Rossville, Kansas. Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemones.com. Memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice 2084 S Main St. Grove, Ok. 74344. | |
| 10756 |  | Obituary- Weseloh, Ann Obituary Ann Bush was born at Indianapolis, Ind., February 10, 1840. When 16 years of age her parents moved to Illinois and 11 years later came on to Kansas, locating at Big Springs east of Topeka in 1867. Two years later she came to Rossville where resided until her death. On July 10, 1881, she was united in marriage to John Weseloh. No children were born to this union but she assumed the cares and tenderly cared for five children of relatives in addition to two step-children. Mrs. Weseloh was one of the earliest settlers of this community, her's being the fifth white family to locate here. On March 10, 1910, Mr. Weseloh died and her death occurred Oct. 18, 1916, at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 8 days. Her loss is mourned by one brother, John Bush, of Mayetta, Kansas, two step-children, John Weseloh, of Olpe, Kansas, and Mrs. Len Henderson, of Topeka, two nephews, Len and L.L. Henderson, the latter whom she raised, beside a host of friends made during her long life in the community. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Allen, of Topeka, in the Rossville M.E. church and the interment made in the Rossville cemetery, Friday, Oct. 20. The out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. John Bush, of Mayetta; Mr. and Mrs. Len Henderson, of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saville, of Topeka; Nathan McPherson, of St. Marys and Mr. and Mrs. Ike Mitchell, of Silver Lake. [26 Oct 1916] ---- Mrs. Ann Weseloh Passes On Mrs. Ann Weseloh died at her home on Pine street yesterday, a few minutes after one o'clock. Mrs. Weseloh's last illness dated only from the last of the week. For more than two years her health has been gradually declining but she was compelled to take to her bed only at short intervals and would then recover. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 o'clock from the M.E. church and interment made in the Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Weseloh was one of the oldest residents of this city coming here in 1868 and a more full history of her life will be given next week. Her son John, of Olpe and her daughter, Mrs. Len Henderson, of Dover were with her when the end came. [19 Oct 1916] | |
| 10757 |  | Obituary- Weseloh, John Obituary John Weseloh was born April 1, 1849 in Germany. He came with his parents to American in 1866 and settled at Sedalia, Mo. In 1869 he came to Rossville and has made this town and vicinity his home ever since. In 1871 he was married to Margaret Simon and to this union three children were born. Emma, the oldest child, died in December, 1879, and his wife died a year later, January, 1880. In July, 1881 he married Ann Bush, who with the two children, John and Anna, survive to mourn his loss. Mr. Weseloh had been ill and almost an invalid for the past two years. His strong will-power and vigorous constitution battled bravely with the encroachment of disease and he lingered long after physicians and friends had given up all hope. But in the evening of Thursday, March 10 he gave up the unequal struggle and quietly passed into the realms of the unseen world. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the M.E. Church, the Rev. E.W. Allen, his former pastor officiating. The church was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors who came to pay a last tribute of respect to a worthy and upright citizen. The Knights and Ladies of Security lodge, of which he was a member, attended in a body. Many beautiful floral offerings were banked upon the casket. Mr. Weseloh was a member of the M.E. Church and lived a faithful, devout christian life and the church and community loses an active and valuable member in his death. The interment took place in the City cemetery. | |
| 10758 |  | Obituary- West, Hale Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murphy received word that their son-in-law, Hale West, passed away Tuesday at his home in Hawthorn, Calif. Beside his widow, he is survived by one son Joe West. Mrs. Murphy left Wednesday on the Rock Island Rocket to be with her daughter. Mrs. James Murphy has returned home from Hawthorne, Calif., where she was called by the death of their son-in-law, Hale West. | |
| 10759 |  | Obituary- Westbrook, Mildred Mrs. Mildred I. Westbrook MERIDEN - Mrs. Mildred I. "Millie" Westbrook, 56, Meriden, died of natural causes Thursday, June 13, 1991 at her home. Mrs. Westbrook was office manager for Allied Answering services in Topeka 17 years. She currently worked part time for ZZzzz in Meriden. She was born Nov. 14, 1934 at Meriden, the daughter of George R. and Helen R. Vance Sherretts. Mrs. Westbrook was a member of Meriden Fun Fair Ball Association. She was married to Raymond A. Westbrook April 4, 1958, in Meriden. He survives. A son, Douglas R. Westbrook, died Aug. 14, 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Jo Renbarger, Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Jennie H. Coleman, Rossville Leota A. Westbrook, Norcross, Ga., and Nola M. Ellis, Topeka; five brothers, George R. Sherretts, Auburn, Floyd J. Sherretts, Liberal, and Earnest R. Sherretts, Louis R. Sherretts and Harlan D. Sherretts, all of Topeka; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Meriden Cemetery. Mr. Westbrook will lie in state after 1 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary in Topeka, where family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Meriden Fun Fair Ball Association in care of ZZzzz, Route 1, Meriden. 665122. --Compiled by Si Brandner | |
| 10760 |  | Obituary- Westfall, Donna Donna E. Westfall Donna Elizabeth Westfall, 74, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at a Topeka care center. She was born December 8, 1928, in Hoyt, the daughter of James Henry and Myrtle Mae Dillinger Bailey. She graduated from Silver Lake High School. Mrs. Westfall retired from the city of Topeka Water Department. She earlier had owned and operated Mothers Attic Antiques. Mrs. Westfall was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church, past matron of Hoyt Chapter No. 189 of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member to the Provost Guard of the Arab Temple, Kansas Grand Representatives Association of the Order of the Eastern Star, and she was Kansas Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter Representative to the Grand Chapter of Maryland from 1988 to 1990. On October 17, 1948, she married John Merritt Westfall, Jr. in Hoyt. He died February 25, 1997. Survivors include two sons, Michael Westfall, Delia, and Samuel Westfall, Topeka; two daughters, Pamela Rohr, and Linda Rickson, both of Topeka; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her service was Friday morning at Parker-Price Mortuary. Chapter No. 189 conducted an Order of the Eastern Star service. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery at Grove. Visitation was at the funeral home Thursday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Crippled Children’s Fund and sent in care of the Arab Shrine Temple, 1305 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka 66611. | |
| 10761 |  | Obituary- Westfall, Michael Michael T. Westfall May 6, 1951 — November 11, 2022 Michael Thomas Westfall, 71, of Delia, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1951 in Topeka, the son of John Merritt and Donna Elizabeth (Spencer) Westfall. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1969. Mike was retired but worked for many years at Econo Print and Kaw Valley Produce. Mike enjoyed everything to do with softball. He loved coaching, umpiring, playing, watching, and he even owned Mikey's Elite Sporting Goods for a few years. He played softball until he couldn't play anymore, then he would go watch random games to get his softball fix. Mike was also the Sunflower State Games Softball Commissioner for a few years. On his very last day, there was still a softball bag in the trunk of his car. Mike was a member of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribal Nation and was a part of the Masonic Lodge in Mayetta. Mike marred Marcella Jean Pahls on August 13, 1977 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives the home. Mike is also survived by his children, Shannon Martino, Danielle (Chris) Gordon, and Matthew (Katey Nichols) Westfall; brother, Samuel Westfall; grandchildren, MaKenzie, MaKaden, Landyn, Christian, and Lilly; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He is preceded in death by both of his parents; son-in-law, Clifton Decklar; and sisters, Linda Rickson, and Pamela Rohr. Per Mike's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the 'Delia Fire Station' and sent in care of Parker Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave. Topeka, KS 66608. | |
| 10762 |  | Obituary- Westphal, Gary W. Gary W. Westphal Gary W. Westphal, Sr., 77, a long-time resident of Rossville, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 3, 1943 in Michigan, the son of Leo and Esther (Shultz) Westphal. Gary was an Air Force Veteran and was stationed in Topeka from 1962 – 1966. He was employed by the Parks & Recreation Department for the City of Topeka for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Rossville Bible Church. Gary married Nina Katkins. They later divorced. Survivors include one son, Gary W. (Rebecca) Westphal, Jr. of Topeka, step-children, Travis Birk of Alaska, Artemis Birk of Florida, Sheila Kassouf of Mississippi and two grandchildren, Johanna and Owen. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Rossville Bible Church. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Rossville Bible Church, 420 E. Pottawatomie St., Rossville, Kansas 66533. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family. | |
| 10763 |  | Obituary- Wetlaufer, Carlyle C.P. Wetlaufer Carlyle P. Wetlaufer, 85, Topeka, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1988, shortly after arrival at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Wetlaufer was administrator of Highland Park Elementary and Junior High schools from 1943 until 1966. He was a special consultant for Topeka public schools before he retired. He began his teaching career at Glen Elder and was administrator of schools at Selden, Cawker City, Rexford and Delia, before he moved to Topeka. He established one of the first special education classes in Kansas at Highland Park Elementary School. He was born Oct. 8, 1903, in Glen Elder, the son of William and Emma Albert Wetlaufer, and was graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1922. He received a bachelor of education and masters in administration in 1940 from Fort Hays State College. Mr. Wetlaufer was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, Downtown Kiwanis Club, Kansas Retired Teachers Association, and School Administrators Association and was a charter member of Highland Park Optimist Club. He was a member of Selden. Lodge No. 423, AF&AM, in Selden more than 50 years. He formerly was president and secretary of the Kansas Association of Elementary School Principals. He also had been secretary of the Kansas Society for Exceptional Children. He was married to Louise B. Saunders June 8, 1928, in Glen Elder. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Treacy, Naperville, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Applebee, Glen Elder; and two granddaughters. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Glen Wood Cemetery in Glen Elder. Mr. Wetlaufer will lie in state until 9 p.m. Friday at Tibbitts-Griffin Funeral Chapel and from 9 until 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 Michigan, 66605. | |
| 10764 |  | Obituary- Weybrew, Agnes Agnes Marie Weybrew Agnes Marie Weybrew, 79, died Thursday, December 5,1996, at her home. She had a heart attack. She was born April 12, 1917, at Elmo, the daughter of Andrew and Margaret Kemnitz Clark. She attended St. Marys schools and lived her entire adult life in Wamego. She married Martin Glenn Weybrew June 22, 1936, at Oskaloosa. He died July 6, 1989. A son, Martin Glenn Weybrew, Jr., died August 5,1978. Survivors include a sister, Helen Adkins, Auburndale, FL; a brother, Andrew Clark, Miami Springs, FL; a daughter-in-law, Helen Weybrew Lytle, Rossville; and three grandchildren, Barbara Weybrew, Hinesville, GA; Paul Weybrew, Topeka; and Bridget Weybrew Remer, Topeka. Graveside service was at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery in Wamego. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Building Fund, or to the Wamego Senior Citizens Center and sent in care of R.J. Evans Mortuary in Wamego. | |
| 10765 |  | Obituary- Weybrew, Martin 1 Martin G. Weybrew Jr., 32, a resident. of the Rossville community since 1965, died Saturday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted July 30. He underwent knee surgery a few weeks ago and suffered an apparent pulmonary embolism Saturday. He was born Nov. 16, 1945, at Wamego where he spent his early life. He Was a machinist and was employed by Brackett Inc., in Topeka. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. He was married to Helen M. Wehner Sept. 11, 1965, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Barbara Weybrew and Bridget Weybrew, both at home; a son, Paul Weybrew, at home; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weybrew Sr., Wamego. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Contributions may be made to the Martin Weybrew Jr., Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home at St. Marys. | |
| 10766 |  | Obituary- Weybrew, Martin 2 MARTIN WEYBREW, JR. Martin G. Weybrew, Jr., 32, a resident of the Rossville community since 1965, died Saturday, August 5, 1978, in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted July 30. He underwent knee surgery a few weeks ago and suffered an apparent pulmonary embolism Saturday. He was born November 16, 1945, at Wamego where he spent his early life. He was a machinist and was employed by Brackett Inc., in Topeka. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. He was married to Helen M. Wehner September 11, 1965, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Barbara Weybrew and Bridget Weybrew, both at home; a son, Paul Weybrew, at home; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weybrew, Sr., Wamego. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Vincent Martinek, Dennis Colson, Howard Parr, all of Rossville, Verlon Cress and Oren Kovar, Delia, and James Doyle, Topeka. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Contributions may be made to the Martin Weybrew, Jr., Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home at St. Marys. | |
| 10767 |  | Obituary- Whearty, Calvin Calvin W. Whearty Calvin W. Whearty, 75, Topeka, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1987, at his home. Mr. Whearty was employed by Santa Fe Railway 44 years and was working in the communications department before he retired in 1974. lie was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Sept, 24, 1911, at Rossville, the son of Martin L. and Ella Johnson Whearty. He spent most of his life in Topeka. Mr. Whearty was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, Shawnee Country Club and Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion, all in Topeka. He was married to Charlene Pollard Oct. 9, 1954, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ruth McGlothlin, Mesa, Ariz.; and four brothers, Galen Whearty and Everett Whearty, both of Wichita, Riley Whearty, Fort Myers, Fla., and Lester Whearty, Phoenix, Ariz. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery., Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 Michigan, 66605, or to the University of Kansas Eye Bank and sent in care of the funeral home. CALVIN W. WHEARTY Calvin W. Whearty, 75, Topeka, died Thursday, August 13,1987, at his home. Mr. Whearty was employed by Santa Fe Railway 44 years and was working in the communications department before he retired in 1974. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born September 24, 1911, at Rossville, the son of Martin L. and Ella Johnson Whearty. He spent most of his life in Topeka. Mr. Whearty was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, Shawnee Country Club and Capitol Post No. 1 of American Legion, all in Topeka. He was married to Charlene Pollard October 9, 1954, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ruth McGlothlin, Mesa, Ariz.; and four brothers, Galen Whearty and Everett Whearty, both of Wichita, Riley Whearty, Fort Myers, Fla., and Lester Whearty, Phoenix, Ariz. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 Michigan, 66605, or to the University of Kansas Eye Bank and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10768 |  | Obituary- Whearty, Clarissa Clarissa M. Whearty BILLINGS, Mont. — Clarissa M. Whearty, 93, Billings, Mont., died Monday, Aug. 28,1995, at a Billings nursing home. Mrs. Whearty owned a hearing-aid franchise. She worked on an assembly line during World War II and had taught school one year in Yuma, Colo. She was born July 5, 1902, in Yates Center, Kan., the daughter of Albertus and Lydia Wagner. She was graduated from high school in Iola and earned an associate degree from Emporia, Kan., Teachers College. Mrs. Whearty was a former member and worthy matron of Beulah Chapter No. 34 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Topeka, Kan. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Edna Hedges Chapter No. 15 of the Order of the Eastern Star and Bath Zabbia Temple No. 21 of the Daughters of the Nile. She married Lawrence Whearty on Sept. 12, 1924. He died in 1986. Survivors include a son, Raymond Whearty, Billings, Mont.; a sister, Lillian Palminteri, Freehold, N.J.; many grand¬children; great-grandchildren; arid great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Grace Methodist Church in Billings. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Billings. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Methodist Church or to St. John's Nursing Home. Michelotti, Sawyers and Nordquist Mortuary in Billings is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10769 |  | Obituary- Whearty, Dorothy Dorothy Charlene Whearty Dorothy Charlene Whearty, 68, Topeka, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1993, at a Topeka retirement home. Mrs. Whearty was a Teletype operator for Santa Fe Railroad for 43 years. She was born Aug. 24, 1925, in Topeka, the daughter of Melville and Ada Blanche Frye Pollard. She was a member of the Highland Park United Methodist Church. She was married to Calvin Wesley Whearty Oct. 9,1954, in Ellis. He died in 1987. Cremation is planned. Graveside memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Shawnee Center Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Midland Hospice, 1272 S.W. Fillmore, 66604-1272. | |
| 10770 |  | Obituary- Whearty, Edward Edward Whearty Dies In Topeka Edward Wesley Whearty died at his home in Topeka on July 4. A retired Santa Fe employee, he was the brother of Martin Whearty of Rossville. He was born January 13, 1882, to James and Melvina Whearty, Westmoreland. Funeral services were held July 7 at Parker Mortuary with burial in Rossville Cemetery. The Rev. Don Jones officiated at the services. Other survivors include three half-brothers, James Nason, Leland Nason, and William Nason, all of Topeka, and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Galen Whearty, Calvin Whearty, Everett Whearty, Bill Whearty, Francis Foster and Howard Berends. Galen and Everett Whearty of Wichita and a group from Westmoreland also attended the funeral. | |
| 10771 |  | Obituary- Whearty, Elsie Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Whearty drove to Westmoreland, Decoration Day to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Frank Whearty. | |
| 10772 |  | Obituary- Whearty, Everett Everett J. Whearty Everett J. Whearty, 73, Wichita, formerly of Rossville, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1993, at a Wichita nursing home. Mr. Whearty was a retired planner for Beech Aircraft. He was a veteran of World War II. He was born March 15, 1919, at Rossville, the son of Martin L. and Ella Johnson Whearty. Mr. Whearty was a member of Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, AF&AM, Wichita Consistory of Scottish Rite and Midian Shrine. His wife, Helen P. LaFlumboise Whearty, survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Marsha Bustin, Encino, Calif.; two sons, Marty Whearty, Lindsborg, and Jeff Whearty, Wichita; two step-daughters, Carolyn Bandy, Big Springs, Texas, and Janie McEwen, Wichita; a stepson, David Young, Arlington, Texas; a sister, Ruth McGlothlin, Mesa, Ariz.; two brothers, Galen Whearty, Wichita, and Lester Whearty, Sun City West, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and nine stepgrandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hillside Funeral Home Chapel in Wichita. Burial will be in Old Mission Cemetery at Wichita. | |
| 10773 |  | Obituary- Whearty, Frank Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Whearty were in Westmoreland, Wednesday to attend the funeral service of Mr. Frank Whearty, an uncle of M.L. Whearty. They were accompanied by Miss Grace McAllister and Mrs. Frank McAllister, a sister of the deceased man. | |
| 10774 |  | Obituary- Whearty, Martin Martin L. Whearty Martin Leroy Whearty, 80, retired farmer of Rossville, died Tuesday at Wichita. He was born Feb. 29, 1884, at Westmoreland and lived in the Rossville community most of his life. He was a member of the Christian Church and Hesperian Lodge No. Ill, AF&AM, both at Rossville. A daughter, Betty Ann Whearty, died Oct. 11, 1921. Mr. Whearty is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Alberta Whearty of the home; five sons, Galen L. and Everett J., both of Wichita, Calvin W., 1026 E. 30th, Riley R. of Fairborn, O., and Lester M. of White Plains, N. Y.; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Maxine Wanick of Wichita; 12 grandchildren; and three half-brothers, James Nason, 1038 Chester, Leland Nason, 138 California, and William Nason, 132 California. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Rossville Methodist Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. The Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10775 |  | Obituary- Whearty, Riley Riley Russell Whearty Riley Russell Whearty, 77, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Silver Lake, died Thursday, June 25, 1992, at a Columbus care center. He also had lived in Fort Myers, Fla. Mr. Whearty formerly was director of development at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. He was an Army veteran of World War II, then was recalled for the Korean War and served in the Air Force until he retired in 196G at the rank of colonel. He was born Aug. 7, 1914, at Silver Lake, the son of Martin L. and Ella Johnson Whearty. He was graduated from Kansas State College of Agriculture in Manhattan. His wife, Mrs. Margaret Whearty, preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Jane McMeekin, Westerville, Ohio; a son, Riley Whearty, Kalamazoo, Mich.; a sister, Ruth McGlothlin, Mesa, Ariz.; and three brothers, Galen Whearty and Everett Whearty, both of Wichita, and Lester Whearty, Sun City, Ariz. Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Moreland Funeral Home in Westerville, Ohio. Inurnment is pending. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbus Alzheimers Care Center, 700 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43220; or to Michigan Tech Fund at Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich., 49931. | |
| 10776 |  | Obituary- Wheeler, O. Dean O. Dean Wheeler O. Dean Wheeler, 81 of Soldier, died Sunday, Aug. 12,2012, at Community Hospital in Onaga. He was born Nov. 23, 1930, in Galatia, the son of Orville Thomas and Augusta Carolina Hester Wheeler. Dean attended schools in Hoisington. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Dean had a dairy farm in Soldier for many years. Dean enjoyed fishing, hunting, calling in coyotes and attending grandkids’ sporting events. He was an avid K-State fan. Dean married Lois A. Rieschick on June 14, 1953, in Soldier. She preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 1996. Dean married Ramona Pelton on Aug. 16, 1996, in Oklahoma City, Okla. She survives. He is survived by a son, Jerry Wheeler and wife Annette of Soldier; daughters, Connie Arney and husband Stan of Wichita, Dora Gakle and fiance Noel Clark of Claremore, Okla., Kelly Browning and husband Steve of Havensville, Tawni Myers and husband Randy “Buck” of Havensville, and Brandi Bergstresser and husband Brandon of Rossville; grandsons, Benjamen Wheeler of Manhattan and Bryson Wheeler of Holton; 21 stepgrandchildren; and 18 stepgreat grandchildren. Dean was preceded in death by grandson Nathan Wheeler in 1980, a sister, Opal Dumler, and brothers, Lester and Jack Wheeler. Funeral services were Aug. 16 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. | |
| 10777 |  | Obituary- Wheeler, Shirley Shirley Jean Wheeler August 15, 1932 - July 30, 2016 Shirley Jean Wheeler had the most beautiful smile and greatest sense of humor. She had a huge love for her family, friends and church. Shirley faced many health problems over the years, but we felt she was indestructible and full of good will. Her heart finally gave out Saturday, July 30, 2016. While a patient at Warm Springs Hospital in New Braunfels, TX, she passed away peacefully with her husband David holding her hand. Shirley was born August 15, 1932 in Salina, Kansas, where she was raised by her mother Gertrude Turner and grandmother until her mother married Ed Lambert, who owned a trucking company and a farm in Rossville, KS. She grew up on the farm with two step-brothers, Vance and Elmer, step-sister, Rosemary and half-brother, Robert. Shirley graduated Valedictorian at Rossville High in 1950. She attended Washburn University 1950-51 and later Weatherford University 1971-1973, studying financial administration. She gave birth to her son Greg Marchbanks in 1952 and her daughter Shari Marchbanks in 1954. As a military wife she lived in Hawaii, California, Alabama, Germany, Texas, and Iran making friends all over the world. Her life of work included accountant, payroll, and financial management, receiving many awards. While living in Mineral Wells, Texas in the 70's, she won several awards in the finance department at Fort Wolters. Both Greg and Shari graduated from Mineral Wells High in 1970 and 1972. She married David Wheeler in Boise, Idaho June 10, 1984. She then retired as the finance officer of in 1997 when she and her retired husband decided to move to Texas in 1998. Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Turner Lambert; half-brother, Robert Lambert; step-brothers, Vance and Elmer Lambert; and step-sister, Rosemary Dancer, as well as her ex-husbands, Ray Chapman and Donald Bryant. She is survived by her husband, David Wheeler; her son, Greg Marchbanks; her daughter, Shari Welch; her step-son, Eric Wheeler; her step¬daughter, Arlene Thein; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Shirley Jean Wheeler's memorial service will be at North Shore United Methodist Church in Canyon Lake, Texas at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to any of the two following organizations that she loved: Sanctuary Fund, North Shore United Methodist Church, 23880 Cranes Mill Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133, http://northshore- umc.org/donate or RO. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101. | |
| 10778 |  | Obituary- White, Adam Adam N. White Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church at Rossville for Adam Norman White, 83, Rossville, who died Friday in a Topeka nursing home. He was born Jan. 26, 1886, at Soldier and lived in the Rossville community since 1890 He was a retired farmer. Survivors include two sisters, Grace White, Rossville, and Mrs. Daisy Rice, Ventura, Calif., and a brother, James White, Waukesha, Wis. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10779 |  | Obituary- White, Agnes 1 Agnes Marie White TERRA LINDA, Calif. — Agnes Marie White, 67, Terra Linda, died Jan. 8, 1998, at her home. Mrs. White worked for the Marin County, Calif., Independent Journal for 26 years, most recently in the credit department. She earlier had worked in Kansas as a bookkeeper and for the Pomeroy-Gerwick Construction Co. in San Francisco. She was born May 3,1930, at Rossville, Kan., the daughter of Henry and Regina Ryan Martinek. She was graduated from Rossville High School in 1948. Mrs. White was a member of St. Isabella’s Catholic Church in Terra Linda. Survivors include a daughter, Sheree Althausen, Milpitas, Calif.; her father, Henry Martinek, Rossville; a brother, Vince Martinek, Rossville; two sisters, Jo Copeland, Rossville, and Mary Schumaker, St. Mary's, Kan.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 14 at St. Isabella's Catholic Church in Terra Linda. Keaton’s Mortuary at San Rafael was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to The King’s Academy, 560 North Britton Ave., Sunnyvale, Calif., 94086. | |
| 10780 |  | Obituary- White, Agnes 2 Agnes Marie White Agnes Marie White, 67, Terra Linda, CA, died Thursday, January 8,1998, at her home. She was born May 3, 1930, in Rossville, the daughter of Henry and Regina Ryan Martinek. She completed high school in Rossville. She worked as a bookkeeper and at other related office occupations in Kansas, then at Pomeroy/Gerwick Construction in San Francisco. She was employed by the “Marin Independent Journal” for 26 years, working most recently in the’ credit department. She was a member of St, Isabella’s Catholic Church. Survivors include her father, Henry Martinek, Rossville; a daughter, Sheree Althausen, Milpitas, CA; two sisters, Jo Copeland, Rossville, and Mary (Mrs. Larry) Schumaker, St. Marys; a brother, Vince Martinek, Rossville; and seven grandchildren. Her service was. at St. Isabella’s Church, Terra Linda. Friends and relatives met at Keaton’s Mortuary, San Rafael. Memorial contributions may be made to The King’s Academy, 560 N. Britton Ave. Sunnyvale, CA. | |
| 10781 |  | Obituary- White, Alberta Alberta M. White Alberta M. White, 86, passed away January 11, 2007 at Plaza West. She was born to James and Maggie Wells January 27, 1920 in St. Marys, KS. Alberta retired from Security Benefit Life. Preceding her in death were Leo Kesler, second husband Miles White, son Donald Kesler, and several siblings. Alberta is survived by son O. James Kesler and wife Cynthia of Topeka, stepdaughter Mary Ann While of Topeka, daughter-in-law Janice Kesler (FLJ and sister Erma Jean Hastings (FLJ and several grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Mt. Hope Chapel on Wed January 17th, 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice or Northland Christian Church. | |
| 10782 |  | Obituary- White, Alice Mrs. Alice White to Be Buried HEre The body of Mrs. Roscoe White, who died in Kansas City last Monday, was brought to Rossville today. It was taken to the Shellabarger undertaking parlor to await the funeral which will be held Friday afternoon at one o'clock in the Presbyterian church. The services will be conducted by Rev. G.C. Albin. Interment will be made in the Rossville cemetery. Mrs. White is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones Anderson, colored residents of the Soldier creek neighborhood northeast of Rossville. | |
| 10783 |  | Obituary- White, Betty Mrs. Betty Jane White Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, for Mrs. Betty Jane White, 60, South San Francisco, Calif. She died Wednesday at a Burlingame, Calif., hospital. She was born Nov. 7, 1921, at Topeka, the daughter of John Henry and Augusta Theresa Rahberg Brubaker. She lived in California since 1946. Mrs. White was a school secretary before she retired 12 years ago. She was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church, Ruth Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and Cancer Association, all at South San Francisco. She married Clayton E. White Sept. 8, 1944, at Norfolk, Va. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Clayton E. White Jr., South San Francisco, Calif., and John Arthur White, of the home; two sisters, Mabel Brubaker, Topeka, and Mrs. Mary Stevens, Long Beach, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Earlier services will be at 10 a.m. today at Nauman-Lincoln Funeral Home, South San Francisco, Calif. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. The family will meet with friends and relatives from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Topeka mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611. White, Betty Jane- age 60, of San Francisco, California, passed away August 4th, 1982. Services 10 am Monday, Parker Price Chapel. Reverend D. Gene Damewood officiating. Interment, Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8 pm, Sunday at the Parker Price Mortuary. Parker-Price Mortuary 235 W. Independence 234-5850 | |
| 10784 |  | Obituary- White, Brownie Mrs. Brownie White Mrs. Brownie Baker White, 61, died Friday in a Topeka hospital. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Parker Mortuary in Topeka with burial in Rossville Cemetery. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Norman White of Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Frank Cassity of Dearborn, Mo., and three brothers, Leslie C. Baker Paul Baker and D.L. Baker, all of St. Joseph, Mo. Out of town relatives in Rossville for the funeral of Mrs. Norman White were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cassity, Dearborn, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Baker, Faucett, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Ross and daughter, Weston, Mo., Mr. Paul Baker, St. Joseph, Mo. | |
| 10785 |  | Obituary- White, Charles 1 CHAS. "PRESS" WHITE Charles P. White, 78, better known as “Press” died Saturday, May 5, in a Topeka hospital after a short illness. He was born in Jackson county, Kansas, January 24, 1884, and had lived in Rossville and vicinity most of his life. Mr. White was a charter member of the Delia Masonic Lodge and was a past master. He served with the Marine Corps during World War I, and had been a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America at Topeka. Survivors include a daughter, Doris Townsend of South San Francisco, California; a son, Bill and a granddaughter, Sheree Jo White of San Rafael, California; two sisters, Grace White of Rossville, and Mrs. Daisy Rice of Casitos Springs, California; and three brothers, Arthur of South San Francisco, California, James of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Norman of Rossville. Services were held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, May 9, at the Rossville Methodist Church, Rev. Don Jones officiating. Mrs. H. D. Richardson and Mrs. Don Jones accompanied by Mrs. Joe Campbell sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Garden." The Rossville Masonic Lodge and the American Legion conducted graveside services. Pallbearers were Earl Mitchell of Delia, and Gerald Larson, Howard French, Jimmie Davis, Leroy Parr and Pete Kovar of Rossville. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements. Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral services for Charles (Press) White were Mrs. Doris Townsend, So. San Francisco, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Bill White and daughter Shiree [sic] of San Rafael, Calif.; Mr. James White, Waukesha, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. John Martel, Merriam, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cochran, Mrs. Clyde Fisher, Mr. Ross Myers, Ross Jr., Sharon, Dale and Don Myers, Paul Osborn, Gerald Decker, Mrs. Rita Ross, Mrs. Carrie Compton, Sylvia Lukenbill, Mrs. Emma Ausherman, Mr. Lawrence Binney, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wyker, Mayetta; Mrs. Joe Barney, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Banta of Hoyt; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mitchell and Jack Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Miller of Delia; Mrs. Fred Clark, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Schumaker of St. Marys. | |
| 10786 |  | Obituary- White, Charles 2 CARD OF THANKS - We wish to thank all of our friends and neighbors for kind acts, flowers, food and tasks performed for us during the illness and death of our father and brother, Charles (Press) White. We wish to express special thanks to the Masonic Lodge, American Legion Post, Pallbearers and Rev. Don Jones for the lovely service. Also Mrs. Don Jones, Mrs. H. D. Richardson and Mrs. Joe Campbell for the music. Mrs. Doris Townsend, Mr. Bill White Grace White Daisy Rice p Norman White James White Arthur White Charles White, Rossville, Dies; Rites Pending ROSSVILLE — Charles P. White, 78, Rossville, died Saturday in a Topeka hospital after a short illness. He was born in Jackson County Jan. 24, 1884, and had lived in Rossville and the Vicinity most of his life. Mr. White was a charter member of the Rossville Masonic Lodge and was a past master. He served with the Marine Corps during World War I. Survivors include a daughter, Doris Townsend of South San Francisco, Calif.; a son, William White of San Rafael, Calif.; one granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Grace White of Rossville and Mrs. Daisy Rice of Casitas Springs, Calif.; and three brothers, Arthur White, South San Francisco, James White of Waukesha, Wis., and Norman White, Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Rossville Methodist Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Penwell -Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10787 |  | Obituary- White, Clayton 1 Clayton White Sr. ROSSVILLE — Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rossville Cemetery for Clayton Eugene White Sr., 74, South San Francisco, Calif., formerly of Rossville, who died Friday, Sept. 30, 1994, at a hospital in Burlingame, Calif. He was born Oct. 17, 1919, in Rossville, the son of Arthur and Grace White, and lived in California 47 years. He was a supervisor for California Water Service where he worked 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane White, and by a son, John Arthur White. Survivors include a son, Clayton E. White Jr., San Bruno, Calif.; three brothers, Don White, Cupertino, Calif., Bob White, in California, and Bill White, in Florida; a sister, Peggy McAdon, in California; and three grandchildren. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville will conduct graveside services. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10788 |  | Obituary- White, Dorothy Dorothy Marie White Dorothy Marie White, 68, of Rossville, passed away Wednesday, October 26,2016 at the Rossville Health Care & Rehab Center. On May 3,1948, Dorothy was born to Melvin and Mary Ann (Bradley) Holford in Alma, Kansas. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1966 and attended Washburn University. Dorothy worked for Blue Cross & Blue Shield for many years. She loved spending her spare time listening to music and fishing with family and friends. Dorothy is survived by five daughters: Kimberly Ann Holford-Bailey, Topeka, KS, Dianna Harris, Radcliff, TX, Shianne Anderson-Monteiro (Warren Brown), Elizabethtown, KY, Lesa Anderson, Roosevelt, NY, and Bessie Hawkins, Topeka, KS; and three siblings: Melva McKinley, Alma Augustus, and James Holford, all of Topeka, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents, a son, Raynard Anderson, and five brothers, Kenneth Holford, Sr., Richard Holford, Harold Holford, Gene Holford, and Robert Holford. Graveside Services for Dorothy were Saturday, October29,2016 at Alma City Cemetery in Alma, KS. Memorial Contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name and left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547. | |
| 10789 |  | Obituary- White, Edna Edna White ROSSVILLE -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the United Methodist Church here for Mrs. Edna Marie White, 78, Pacifica, Calif., a former Kansan, who died Saturday in San Francisco. She had been ill since February. She was born Aug. 20, 1897, at Rossville and lived in California about 32 years. She formerly was a member of the United Methodist Church at Rossville and was a member of Royal Neighbors of America. She also was a member of Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of Eastern Star, at Rossville. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Preston White, and by a son Gerald White. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Doris Townsend, San Francisco; a son, William White, San Carlos, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Gwen McAfee, Decatur, Ala., Mrs. Mildred Fisher, 2037 High, and Mrs. Olive Cochran, 1163 Boswell, both in Topeka; two brothers, Vernon Myers, Rossville, and Dr. Clark Myers, Decatur, Ga.; and a grandchild. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery today will lie in state after 6 p.m. today at Parker Mortuary in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Rossville or to the Kansas Heart Association. | |
| 10790 |  | Obituary- White, Faye 1 Faye E. White Miss Faye E. "Whitey" White, 73, South San Francisco, Calif., died Monday, February 27, 1984, in a South San Francisco hospital. She was born January 19, 1911, at Rossville, the oldest daughter of the ten children of Arthur E. and Grace Evelyn Myers White. Miss White graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1931. She worked several years in Kansas before moving to California in the 1930s. During World War II she and several family members worked in a South San Francisco shipyard. Later she completed cosmetology course and following that she became an LVN for the Kaiser Foundation. In 1946, she joined Ruth Chapter No. 305, O.E.S., in South San Francisco. Ruth Chapter put on the work on Tuesday evening in California. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a brother. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Peggy McAdon, Newberry Park, Calif.; six brothers, Zim White of the home; Donald White, Campbell, Calif., Clayton White, South San Francisco, Calif., Ritchie White, Riverside, Calif., Bob Pitney White, Jacksonville, Calif., Bill P. White, Carrollton, Tex.; and an uncle, Clark Myers, Atlanta, Ga.; three aunts, Mrs. Gwen McAfee, Alabama, Mrs. Mildred Fisher, Topeka, and Miss Grace White, Rossville; nephews, nieces and many cousins. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rossville Cemetery. Reverend D. Gene Damewood of the Rossville United Methodist Church officiated. | |
| 10791 |  | Obituary- White, Faye 2 Faye E. White ROSSVILLE — Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Rossville Cemetery for Faye E. White, 73, South San Francisco, Calif. She died Monday, Feb. 27, at South San Francisco. Miss White was a vocational nurse at Kaiser Hospital in California 25 years. She was born Jan. 19, 1911, at Rossville, the daughter of Arthur E. and Grace Evelyn Myers White. She lived in South San Francisco the past 40 years. Miss White was a member of Ruth Chapter No. 305 of Order of Eastern Star at South San Francisco. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Peggy McAdon, Newbury Park, Calif.; and six brothers, Donald White, Campbell, Calif., Clayton White and Zim White, both of South San Francisco, Calif., Ritchie White, Riverside, Calif., Bob Pitney White, Jacksonville, Fla., and Bill P. White, Carrollton, Texas. Relatives and friends will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. White Miss Faye E. White, 73, of South San Francisco, California, passed away Monday, February 27, in South San Francisco. She was born January 19, 1911, at Rossville, the daughter of Arthur E. and Grace Evelyn Myers White. She had lived in South San Francisco for the past 40 years. She was a vocational nurse at Kaiser Hospital for 25 years. Miss White was a member of Ruth Chapter No. 305, OES, at South San Francisco. She is survived by one sister and six brothers. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rossville Cemetery with Rev. D. Gene Damewood of the Rossville United Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. | |
| 10792 |  | Obituary- White, George 1 GEORGE WHITE George E. R. White, 85, Eskridge, formerly of Rossville, died Tuesday, February 25,1975, in an Eskridge rest home where he had been transferred from a Topeka hospital in 1973. He had been admitted to the hospital May 10, 1973, after he suffered a broken right hip in a fall and underwent surgery May 14. He was born March 20, 1889, in Nebraska and lived in the Topeka and Rossville communities about 50 years. He was an electrician before he retired. He was a member of Local No. 226 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Topeka. He was married to Dollie McClymont December 16, 1915, in New York. She died July 16, 1969. Survivors include two sons, Charles R. H. White, Maple Hill, and Lawrence W. B. White, Weatherford, Tex.; a half-sister, Mrs. Mabel Duncan, Mariposa, Calif.; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Rossville Cemetery. The casket remained closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Austin Funeral Home at Eskridge was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10793 |  | Obituary- White, George 2 George White ESKRIDGE — George E.R. White. 85, Eskridge, formerly of Rossville, died here Tuesday in a rest home where he had been transferred from a Topeka hospital in 1973. He had been admitted to the hospital May 10, 1973, after he suffered a broken right hip in a fall and underwent surgery May 14. He was born March 20, 1889, in Nebraska and lived in the Topeka and Rossville communities about 50 years. He was an electrician before he retired. He was a member of Local No. 226 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Topeka. He was married to Dollie McClymont Dec. 16, 1915, in New York. She died July 16,1969. Survivors include two sons, Charles R.H. White, Route 1, Maple Hill, and Lawrence W. B. White, Weatherford, Tex.; a half-sister, Mrs. Mabel Duncan. Mariposa, Calif.; six grandchildren arid three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rossville Cemetery. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Austin Funeral Home at Eskridge is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10794 |  | Obituary- White, Gerald Gerald Preston White, the thirteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. White, of Delia, died at 1 a.m. last Friday, February 29. A funeral service was held at the home at 10 o'clock Saturday, March 1, conducted by Rev. Kilgus of the Delia Presbyterian church. The body was brought to Rossville for burial. Mrs. Charles French and Mr. and Mrs. E.C. McAfee of Topeka were here Saturday for the funeral of the C.P. White baby. | |
| 10795 |  | Obituary- White, Grace E. GRACE EVELYN WHITE The body of Mrs. Grace E. White 58, who passed away Saturday, in a San Francisco hospital, arrived in Topeka, Wednesday evening, and was brought to Rossville today for funeral and burial services. Mrs. White was born at St. Clere and was the daughter of the late Thad Myers and Mrs. Rose Myers. She grew to womanhood in this community, where she lived most of her life. She taught in the rural schools near Rossville. She was married to A. E. White, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James White and to this union was born nine children. One son, James preceded her in death. Mrs. White was a devoted wife and mother and was loved and highly respected by all her friends. In 1941 the family left Rossville and moved to South San Francisco, where they have acquired a nice home. She was a member and Past Matron of Amaryllis chapter O. E. S. at Rossville and attended the Presbyterian church here. Surviving are her husband, Arthur E. White; two daughters, Faye Evelyn of the home and Mrs. Peggy McAdon of Daly City, Calif.; six sons, Don, Zim Ritchie, Bob, Clayton, and Bill Paulen her mother, Mrs. Rose Myers of Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Mildred French and Mrs. Olive Cochran, Topeka; Mrs. Gwen McAfee, Leona, Tenn.; and Mrs. Edna M. White, South San Francisco, Calif.; four brothers, Clark E. Myers, Austin, Texas; Vernon, Rossville and Ross and Louis of Topeka. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon from the Methodist church, with the pastor, Rev. E. O. Harbour officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Marlin Harth and Mrs. O. S. Boyd, with Mrs. Joe Campbell accompanying at the piano. Pallbearers were the six son, Don, Zim, Ritchie, Bob, Clayton and Bill Paulen White. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 10796 |  | Obituary- White, Grace M. 1 Grace M. White ROSSVILLE - Grace M. White, 91, of Rossville died Friday, Nov. 17, 1989, at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center. Miss White was a former waitress in Topeka and was a seamstress. She was born June 11, 1898, in Rossville, the daughter of James and Katherine Fadley White, and lived in Rossville all her life. Miss White was a member of Jimmie Lillard Unit No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of the Eastern Star, both in Rossville. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Miss White will not lie in state. | |
| 10797 |  | Obituary- White, Grace M. 2 Blaze in Rossville injures woman, 93 By TIM HRENCHIR Capital-Journal law enforcement writer ROSSVILLE — A fire caused by careless smoking critically injured a 93-year-old woman in her downtown Rossville apartment Thursday afternoon. Grace White of 434 1/2 Main in Rossville was rescued from the burning apartment by Rossville Fire Chief Bob Sieh, who entered the smoke-filled building and carried her out, officials said. White was listed in critical condition late Thursday in the bum unit at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. The hospital would not say what White’s injuries were. Sieh said she had burns and smoke inhalation. White had been alone in her apartment when the fire began in a stuffed rocking chair, Sieh said. He said it was caused by careless smoking by White. The fire caused an estimated $10,000 damage, burning the chair, carpeting, Venetian blinds and a lamp shade, Sieh said. Smoke also damaged the rear half of the apartment and might have damaged an adjoining business building. The fire was first detected by Rossville Police Chief Herb Bishop, Sieh said. Bishop radioed the fire chief just before 3 p.m. and said he saw smoke and smelled what appeared to be wood burning in downtown Rossville. Soon afterward, Bishop told Sieh over the radio that the smoke was coming from White’s ground-floor apartment. Sieh said he drove to the scene and saw Bishop standing in front of the apartment’s open door as smoke billowed out. “He (Bishop) tried to go in and get to her, but the smoke was so thick he couldn’t get in, and he went down to his knees.” Sieh said. “I went past him,” he said. “I could see her sitting there on the couch, and I lifted her off and brought her out.” Bishop then started to fight the blaze with a fire extinguisher, and he and bystanders administered first aid to White. The woman was having trouble breathing when she was brought out of the apartment, Sieh said. ‘‘She really wasn’t conscious to verbal stimuli until we got her out and exposed her to fresh air,” he said. "Her level of consciousness improved as time went along.” Sieh drove to the Shawnee County Fire District No. 3 station at Rossville and came back in an ambulance supplied to the department by the Medevac MidAmerica Ambulance Co., which took White to meet the Life Star air ambulance where it landed near Rossville High School. Meanwhile, three firefighters from the district arrived with firefighting equipment and got the blaze under control in about five minutes. | |
| 10798 |  | Obituary- White, Grace M. 3 Grace M. White Grace M. White, 91, Rossville, died Friday, November 17, 1989, at a Kansas City, Ks. medical center. Miss White was a former waitress in Topeka and was a seamstress. She was born June 11, 1898, in Rossville, the daughter of James and Katherine Fadley White, and lived in Rossville all her life. Miss White was a member of Jimmie Lillard Unit No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary, and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of the Eastern Star, both in Rossville. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Services were 9 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10799 |  | Obituary- White, Grace M. 4 GRACE WHITE DIES AFTER APARTMENT FIRE Miss Grace White, 93, Rossville, died at the Kansas University Medical Center Burn Unit Friday, November 17, 1989. Miss White was taken by Life Star air ambulance after being found in her burning apartment in Rossville. According to an item which appeared in the Topeka “Capital Journal,” Miss White was rescued from the burning apartment by Rossville Fire Chief Bob Sieh, who entered the smoke-filled building and carried her out. Sieh said she had burns and suffered from smoke inhalation. Miss White was alone in her Main Street apartment when the fire began in a stuffed rocking chair, Sieh said. The fire was allegedly caused by careless smoking, and caused an estimated $10,000 damage, burning the chair, carpeting, Venetian blinds and a lamp shade. Smoke also damaged the rear half of the apartment and may have damaged an adjoining business building. The fire was first detected by Rossville Police Chief Herb Bishop, who radioed the fire chief just before 3 p.m. and said he saw smoke and smelled what appeared to be wood burning in downtown Rossville. Soon afterward, Bishop told Sieh over the radio that the smoke was coming from Miss White’s ground-floor apartment. Sieh said he drove to the scene and saw Bishop standing in front of the apartment’s open door as smoke billowed out. Sieh said that Bishop had tried to go in and get to Miss White, but the smoke was so thick he couldn’t get in, and he went down to his knees. Sieh went past Bishop, saw White was sitting on the couch, lifted her off and brought her out. Bishop then started to fight the blaze with a fire extinguisher and he and bystanders administered first aid to White. She wasn’t conscious to verbal stimuli until she was brought outside and exposed to fresh air, Sieh said, but her level of consciousness improved at time went along. Sieh drove to the Shawnee County Fire District No. 3 station at Rossville and returned with an ambulance supplied to the department by the Medevac MidAmerica Ambulance Co., which took Miss White to meet the Life Star air ambulance where it landed near Rossville High School. Three firefighters from the district arrived with firefighting equipment and had the blaze under control in about five minutes. | |
| 10800 |  | Obituary- White, James A. 1 James White Waukesha, Wis. -- Services and burial will be here for James A. White, 74, Waukesha, Wis., a native Kansan, who died Thursday in a rest home at Pewaukee, Wis. He had cancer. He was born July 18, 1895, at Rossville, Kan., where he spent his early life. He was graduated from Rossville High School in 1913. He later taught in schools before he served in the Coast Guard in World War I. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma White, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Charleen Evans, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Mrs. Maxine Carlson, Waukesha, Wis.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Felicia Gottlieb, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Mrs. Gwen Keppler, Waukesha, Wis., and two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Rice, Ventura, Calif., and Grace White, Rossville. Services were held Monday, Nov. 10 for James A. White in Waukesha, Wisc. He died Thursday in a rest home in Peuaukee [sic], Wisc. He had been in ill health for the past year. He had cancer. He was born July 18, 1895 at Rossville, Kansas where he spent his early life. He was graduated from Rossville High School in 1913. He later taught school. He served in the Coast Guard in World War I. He is survived by his wife, Alma, at home, two daughters, Mrs. Charleen Evans, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Mrs. Maxine Carlson, Waukesha, Wisc.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Felicia Gottleib [sic], Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Mrs. Gwen Keppler, Waukesha, Wisc.; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Rice, Ventura, California and Grace White, Rossville, Kansas. |
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