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| 10801 |  | Obituary- White, James A. 2 Death strikes twice in two weeks Mrs. Rae Trimble Rossville was again saddened Friday morning, when the news of the death of James White, native of Rossville, was received. This was the second White son to die within the past two weeks. A resident of Waukesha, Wis., he died Thursday in a rest home at Pewaukee, Wis., following an illness with cancer. Mr. White was born July 18, 1895, at Rossville, where he spent his early life, and was graduated in 1913 from the Rossville High School. He later taught in schools before serving with the U.S. Coast Guard in World War I. Survivors include his wife: Mrs. Alma White, of the home; two daughters: Mrs. Charleen Evans, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Mrs. Maxine Carlson, Wauke¬sha; two stepdaughters: Mrs. Felicia Gottleib, Fort Lauderdale; Mrs. Gwen Keppler, Waukesha. He also leaves two sisters: Mrs. Daisy Rice of Ventura, Calif.; and Grace White, Rossville; 14 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. | |
| 10802 |  | Obituary- White, James E. James Edward White James Edward White was born in Monroe county, Ohio, July 13, 1848. He passed away July 29, 1935, at his home in Rossville, at the age of 87 years and 16 days. At the age of one year his parents moved with him to Woods county, West Virginia. They came to Jackson, county, Kansas, in 1870. Here he was united in marriage to Catherine Ann Faidley, November 7, 1875. They moved to Shawnee county in 1891, and have resided near Rossville since, until a week before his death, when the family moved to town. He is survived by his widow, four daughters, Grace of the home; Mrs. Ida McAdams, Minco, Okla.; Mrs. Daisy Rice, Kansas city, Kansas; and Mrs. Maude Yoder, Council Grove, Kansas; four sons, A.E. and A.N., both of Rossville; James A., Waukesha, Wisconsin; and C.P. of Delia. One daughter, Stella, passed away in January, 1913. There are twenty-two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Clara Tustin, Cleveland, Ohio, also survives, as do three brothers, J.E. and M.D. White, Parkersburg, West Virginia, and E.A. White, Pasadena, Calif. Four sisters and three brothers have preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Wednesday, July 31 at 2:30 p.m. in charge of the pastor, Wright M. Horton. Music was furnished by a ladies quartet, Mrs. E.G. Griswold, Mrs. A.G. Wallerstedt, Mrs. C.E. Gresser and Mrs. E.E. Witter, with Miss Edith Higginbotham as accompanist. Pallbearers were Frank Zickefoose Frank Dannefer, M.L. Whearty, Londa Cottle, David Davis and Sam Cottle. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. The following out-of-town relatives and friends were in Rossville last Wednesday to attend the funeral of J.E. White: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huffman and Mr. and Mrs. F.R. Rice and daughter, Katherine of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Don Yoder of Council Grove, Mrs. Ida McAdams and daughter, Marjorie of Minco, Okla., Mr. James White of Wankesha, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osborn and son Claude, Mr. Ernie Stevenson, and Mrs. Minnie Stevenson of Soldier, Kansas, Mrs. Eva Dustin and daughter Wilma, Mrs. Vernon Shearer of Topeka, Mrs. H.E. Maxey of Yukon, Okla., Mr. T. D. Faidley of Circleville, Kansas, Mrs. Blanche Driscoll of Silver Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mitchell and Mrs. Wm. Mitchell of Delia. | |
| 10803 |  | Obituary- White, Katherine 1 Katherine White Mrs. Katherine A. White, 86, a resident of the Rossville community fifty-three years, died Friday morning at her home in Rossville. She was born April 7, 1857, at Mount Carroll, Ill., and came to Kansas in a covered wagon seventy-eight years ago. She was a member of the Dunkard church. Mrs. White was a devoted mother and a true neighbor, who made many many friends. She was married to J. E. White, Nov. 7, 1875, at James Crossing, Kansas. To this union was born nine children. Two daughters preceded her in death, Stella White, who passed away in 1913 and Maude Yoder in 1936. Her husband J. E. White died in 1935. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ida McAdams, Minco, Okla., Mrs. Daisy Rice, Kansas City, Kan., and Miss Grace White of the home; four sons, A. E. White, San Francisco, Calif., A. N. White of the home, C. P. White, Pasco, Wash., and James A. White, Waukesha, Wis.; two brothers, R. D. Faidley, Rossville and Charles Faidley, Maxwell, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Ann McConnell, Nevada, Iowa; Mrs. Mollie Alverson, Maxwell, Iowa, and Mrs. Jesse White, Kansas City, Mo., and by twenty-one grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church, with Gail B. Dunning, pastor of the Christian Church, officiating. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs. Leo Berry and Mrs. Ruth Hesse with Mrs. Joe Campbell accompanying at the piano. Pall bearers were John Rouse, Henry Martinek, Tom Attebury, Frank Zickefoose, Frank Dannefer, and Glen Davis. Out of town relatives and friends, in Rossville last week called by the death and funeral of Mrs. Katherine White, included, Mrs. Ida McAdams, Minco, Okla., Mrs. Daisy Rice, Kansas City, Kans.; James A. White, Waukesha, Wis.; Mr. and Jess White, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Eva Dustin, and daughters, Berryton; Mrs. Harold Faidley, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. John Carlson, St. Marys. MRS. J.E. WHITE As we go to press word is received of the death of Mrs. J. E. White at their apartment on Main street. Mrs. Ida McAdams came from Hays, Kansas, Tuesday called by the critical illness of her mother, Mrs. J. E. White. CARD OF THANKS – We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our mother, Mrs. Katherine White and for the beautiful floral offering. The White Family | |
| 10804 |  | Obituary- White, Katherine 2 Mr. and Mrs. Jess White and Mrs. Daisy Rice returned to Kansas City, Sunday. They had been called to Rossville by the death of Mrs. Rice's mother, Mrs. Katherine White. Mrs. Ida McAdams left Tuesday for her home at Minco, Okla., after being called to Rossville because of the illness and death of her mother, Mrs. Katherine White. | |
| 10805 |  | Obituary- White, Nora DEATH TAKES STELLA WHITE Valvalar Heart Disease Was the Cause Passed Away Wednesday Morning Funeral Services Will Be Held Saturday Afternoon if a Sister Arrives in Time The community was shocked Wednesday morning by the news of the death of Miss Stella White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. White. Miss White was in her usual health on Monday, but on Tuesday morning complained of not feeling well. Tuesday afternoon Miss White's condition became worse, and Drs. Miller and Miller were called and gave her treatment. Miss White died the following morning at about 7 o'clock. Miss white was twenty years old. She was born on her father's farm 2 1/2 miles northeast of Rossville and had lived in this community all her life. Last year she attended the high school, but did not return this year. In all her associations with her schoolmate, her neighbors and friends, Miss White was congenial, sincere and lovable. Her vivacious and keen intellect made her a much-desired friend by everyone who had occasion to meet her, and she had a faculty of retaining friendships when once made. Late Thursday afternoon definite arrangements had not been made for the funeral service owing to the fact that Miss White's sister Maude, who is a nurse in a Philadelphia hospital, has not arrived and the exact time she will be able to reach Rossville was not known. Further details of Miss White's death will be given in next week's issue of The Reporter. Miss White is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. White, four sisters -- Mrs. Ida McAdams of Walters, Okla., Mrs. Daisy Rice of Herington, Miss Maude White of Philadelphia, and Grace White of this city. Also four brothers -- Arthur, Preston, Norman and James, all of Rossville. | |
| 10806 |  | Obituary- White, Ritchie Ritchie A. White Ritchie Arthur White, M/Sgt, US Army Air Force, ret, fourth son of ten children of Arthur E. and Grace E. Myers White was born August 19, 1915, at Rossville. He passed away at his home in Riverside, Calif., May 27, 1984. Impressive graveside services were held in Riverside National Cemetery, during which a single plane passed over the gravesite and dipped its wings. Ritchie White attended schools in Louisville, Silver Lake, Delia, and Rossville. During the depression of the thirties, he was in a CCC Camp in Minnesota for several months. In 1940, he joined the Air Force in San Francisco and saw service in Washington State, Alaska, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Rabat, North Africa and California. He retired from the Air Force in 1961 at Riverside where he continued his residence. On October 15, 1941, Ritchie White and Miss Helen Ross were married in Washington and their home was wherever his military service took him. His widow survives him. Other survivors include one sister, Mrs. Peggy McAdon, Newbury Park, Calif.; five brothers, Zim and Clayton White, So. San Francisco, Lt. Cdr. ret. Bob P. White, Jacksonville, Fla., Don, Campbell, Calif., and Bill P. White, Carrollton, Tex.; three aunts, Miss Grace M. White, Rossville, Mrs. Mildred Myers, Fisher, Topeka, and Mrs. Gwen Myers McAfee, Decatur, Ala.; one uncle, Dr. Clark E. Myers, Decatur, Ga.; several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. Memorial contributions to American Society in local community. | |
| 10807 |  | Obituary- White, Walter Walter White Walter White, 86, Rossville, died Monday, September 28,1998, at Rossville Valley Manor, Mr. White was a Southern Baptist minister from 1940 until he retired in 1975. He had served in the Kansas City area and throughout Missouri. He was born November 24, 1911, at Seneca, the son of William Joseph White and Hulda Ellen Haxton White. He attended Axtell schools and earned a liberal arts degree at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. Mr. White was a member of the Ministerial Association of North Kansas City. He was married to Thelma Neal September 6,1934, at Kansas City, MO. She died February 21,1988. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Louise Boling, Austin, TX; a brother, Melvin White, Salina; a sister, Dorothy Thomas, Topeka; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. His service was Thursday at the Vermillion United Methodist Church, Vermillion. Burial was in Vermillion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Valley Manor, Rossville, and sent in care of the Hayes-Popkess Funeral Home, Centralia. Walter White ROSSVILLE - Walter White, 86, Rossville, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. White was a Southern Baptist minister from 1940 until he retired in 1975. He had served in the Kansas City area and throughout Missouri. He was born Nov. 24, 1911, at Seneca, the son-of William Joseph White and Hulda Ellen Haxton White. He attended Axtell schools and he earned a liberal arts degree at Southwest Baptist Seminary. He also attended William and Jewell College and he earned a master's degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mr. White was a member of the Ministerial Association of North Kansas City. He was married to Thelma Neal on Sept. 6,1934, at Kansas City, Mo. She died Feb, 21, 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Louise Boling, Austin, Texas; a brother, Melvin White, Salina; a sister, Dorothy Thomas, Topeka; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and three great- great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday at the Vermillion United Methodist Church in Vermillion. Burial will be at the Vermillion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Valley Manor at Rossville and sent in care of the Hayes-Popkess Funeral Home at Centralia. | |
| 10808 |  | Obituary- White, William 1 WILLIAM D. WHITE Last week the obituary of William “Bill” D. White was printed. Mr. White died of leukemia February 9, 1981, at Stanford, Calif. He was 59 years old. Omitted from the list of survivors was his wife, the former Agnes Martinek of Rossville, who he married in May 1949, and who now lives in San Rafael, Calif., and his daughter, Sheree Jo, who also lives in California. His body was cremated and memorial services were held at White Oaks Chapel, San Carlos, Calif., on Thursday, February 12. The remains were shipped to Rossville, where graveside services and burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery on Friday, February 20, at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hematology Department, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, Calif. | |
| 10809 |  | Obituary- White, William 2 WILLIAM D. WHITE William Douglas White died early Monday, February 9, 1981, at Stanford, Calif. He had leukemia. Mr. White was born November 18, 1921, near Delia and attended 12 years of school in Delia and Rossville. He was known locally as “Billy.” He was graduated from Rossville High School in 1939, and in September of that year joined the U.S. Navy. During his Navy career, he was stationed at the Great Lakes Training Base, Illinois; San Diego, Seattle, Hawaii, Texas, Florida, and Massachusetts. After Pearl Harbor, Bill saw action from Australia to Korea. He was honorably discharge din December 1945, and returned to California where he spent the rest of his life. He was graduated from San Mateo, Calif., in 1949, and from the Kansas University School of Journalism in 1951. For several years he was a reporter for “The Independent Journal” in San Rafael, Calif. Bill was the older son of the three children of Charles Preston and Edna Marie Myers White. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Gerald Preston, in 1924, his father in 1962, and his mother in 1976. Survivors include his sister, Doris Townsend, South San Francisco, Calif.; three aunts, Grace White, Rossville, Gwen McAfee, Decater, Ala., and Mildred Fisher, Topeka; two uncles, Vernon Myers, Rossville, and Clark Myers, Decater, Ga.; his cherished friend Lois Faucher, San Carlos, Calif.; many cousins and close friends. As a youngster, Bill attended the Delia Presbyterian Church. He had been a member of Palo Alto/Stanford branch of the NAACP for about ten years. Politically he was a Democrat. Inurnment was in California. William D. White SAN CARLOS, Calif. - William Douglas White, 59, San Carlos, died Feb. 9 at a Palo Alto hospital after a Iona illness. He was born Nov. 18, 1921, the son of Charles Preston and Edna Marie White. He attended public schools in the Rossville and Delia, Kan., area, and was graduated from Della High School. He was graduated from the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism in 1951 and lived in California since 1952. Mr. White was a salesman in California for the past 15 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was married to Agnes Martinek in 1949. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sheree Jo White, Milpitas, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Doris Townsend, San Francisco. Mr. White was cremated. Memorial services were Feb. 12 at White Oaks Chapel, San Carlos Military graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hematology Department, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, Calif. | |
| 10810 |  | Obituary- White, Zim ZIM WHITE Zim Edward White, 72, second son of the ten children of Arthur Esmond and Grace Evelyn Myers White, late of South San Francisco, Calif., died Saturday, November 23, 1985, in Chope Community Hospital, San Mateo, Calif. He had been a patient there since November 4. Mr. White was born December 16, 1912, in Rossville, and attended schools in Shawnee, Pottawatomie and Jackson Counties in Kansas. In May of 1941, Mr. White moved with his parents to South San Francisco, where he had made his home. In May 1942, Mr. White was inducted into the U.S. Army in San Francisco and served until his honorable discharge at Camp Beale, Calif. January 7, 1946. He had received a Good Conduct Medal, WW II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, and a Combat Medical Badge. He was an ambulance driver during his military service. Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, older brother, James T., in 1939, sister Faye and brother Ritchie in 1984. Survivors include four brothers, Don White, Campbell, Calif., Bob Pitney White, Jacksonville, Fla., Clayton E. White, South San Francisco, Calif; and William P. White, Carrollton, Tex.; one sister, Mrs. Peggy McAdon, Newbury Park, Calif.; two aunts, Miss Grace White, Rossville, and Mrs. Mildred Fisher, Topeka; an uncle, Clark E. Myers, Decatur, Ga.; six nephews and five nieces; many cousins and friends. Cremation in California will be followed later by a short service by the Jimmie Lillard Post of the American Legion at the family plot in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10811 |  | Obituary- Whitehead, Bertha Bertha Whitehead Bertha Ann Whitehead, 102, Topeka, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2011, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Feb. 28, 1899, in Kingsville, the daughter of Robert and Nora Mitchell Owens. She attended Rossville High School and Stricklers Business College in Topeka. She had worked for various clerical jobs in the Topeka area. She married Floyd S. Whitehead. He died in 1960. Survivors include a son, William Whitehead, Topeka; and a granddaughter. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Whitehead will lie in state after 5 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. | |
| 10812 |  | Obituary- Whitehead, Betty Betty Ilene Whitehead Betty Ilene Whitehead, 67, Topeka, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1994, at her home. She was born Sept. 21, 1927, at Topeka, the daughter of Lucky Albert and Mabel Warren Woollard. She attended Topeka High School and had lived in Topeka all her life. She was a sales clerk and was last employed at the Jones Store Company. She married James L. Whitehead on July 15, 1947, at Topeka. He survives. Mrs. Whitehead was a member of Seabrook United Church of Christ and A.A.R.P. Other survivors include two daughters, Susan Badura, Rossville, and LeAnn Whitehead, Topeka; three sons, Richard Whitehead, Houston, Dr. John Whitehead, Herington, and Russell Whitehead, Topeka; two sisters, June Dockery and Shirley Boyles, both of Topeka; a brother, Wayne Woollard, Topeka; and 13 grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Whitehead will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today. The family suggests memorials to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606-2800, or Police Athletic League, 432 S.E. Norwood, Topeka, 66607. | |
| 10813 |  | Obituary- Whitehead, James James Lee “Jim” Whitehead James Lee Whitehead, 88, Rossville, died Friday, October 20.2017, at Oakley Place of Rossville. He was born in Topeka, on February 6,1929, the son of Oren Raymond and Frances Magdalen (Hess) Whitehead. 20.2018, Jim graduated from Topeka High School in 1947. He worked for the Topeka Fire Department, was a self-employed contractor, and in 1993 retired from the State of Kansas where he was a construction inspector for the State Architect Office. He was married to Betty llene Woollard on July 15,1947, in Topeka. She preceded him in death on November 15,1994. Surviving are his children: Sue Baduraof Rossville, Richard “Rick” Whitehead (Cathy) of Katy, TX, Dr. John Whitehead (Christine) of Wichita, Russell Whitehead (Holly) of Surprise, AZ, and LeAnn Whitehead-Palmisano (Greg) of Phoenix, AZ; thirteen grandchildren: Cathy Hammer (Scott), Daren Badura (Danelle), Chad Badura (Jody), Elizabeth Kimbley (Chris), Margaret Whitehead, Michael Whitehead, John Michael Whitehead (Michelle), Jennifer Alicata (Anthony), Matt White- head (Katie), Brett Whitehead (Jessica), Jesse Whitehead (Amanda), Darchelle Vajen (Nic), and Dylan Whitehead; and 21 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be at 6:00 PM, Monday, October 23.2017, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, followed by the family receiving friends. Private interment of cremains will be in Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum Chapel. 23.2018, Jim will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Monday, at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 10814 |  | Obituary- Whiteman, Donna Donna Lee Whiteman Donna Lee Whiteman, 90, Silver Lake passed away Thursday, January 5,2017 at the Rossville Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 23, 1926 at Willard the daughter of David R. and Iva B. Stitt. Mrs. Whiteman was a Cook for the Silver Lake School District. On September 16,1945 she was united in marriage to Thomas Roland “Ron” Whiteman at Willard. He preceded her in death on July 10,2013. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Deborah (Debby) Jones on February 4,2016. Survivors include her son-in-law Daye Jones, Rossville; grandchildren Bobby Kramm & family and Michael Jones; great-Grandchildren Kaleb, Harley and Raygan. Burial was in the Silver Lake Cemetery. | |
| 10815 |  | Obituary- Whiteman, Thomas 1 Thomas Roland “Ron” Whiteman Thomas Roland “Ron” Whiteman, 91, Silver Lake, Kansas, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at his home. He was born September 17, 1921, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the son of Thomas Harrison and Celestia Mae (Hansford) Whiteman. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1942. Ron served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict and then joined the Kansas Air National Guard 190th. He was a fifty year plus member of Silver Lake American Legion Post # 160. Ron was married to Donna Lee Stitt on September 16,1945, in Willard, Kansas. Surviving are his wife: Donna Whiteman of the home; a daughter: Debby Jones (Daye) of Rossville, Kansas; a brother: Francis Baker (Sarah) of Buena Vista, Colorado; granddaughter: Jodi Whitt of Silver Lake, Kansas; great-grandchildren: Kaleb, Harley, and Raygan; and extended family: Michael Jones, Bobbie Kramm, and Debra Beach. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 15, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. The Kansas Air National Guard 190th will conduct military honors at Silver Lake Cemetery. Ron will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Sunday, at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800; Silver Lake Senior Center, 404 East Lake, Topeka, KS 66539; or American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 10816 |  | Obituary- Whiteman, Thomas 2 Thomas Roland Whiteman Thomas Roland “Ron” Whiteman, 91, of Silver Lake, died July 10,2013, at his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1921, in Silver Lake, the son of Thomas Harrison and Celestia Mae (Hansford) Whiteman. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1942. Ron served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict and retired Sept. 17,1983as a master sergeant from the Kansas Air National Guard 190th. He then went to work for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a 50-year plus member of Silver Lake American Legion Post 160. Since 1991, Ron and Donna enjoyed their summer home in Buena Vista, Colo., spending time with their family and friends. Ron was married to Donna Lee Stitt on Sept. 16, 1945, in Willard, Kan. Surviving are his wife, Donna Whiteman of the home; a daughter, Debby Jones and husband Daye of Rossville; a brother, Francis Baker and wife Sarah of Buena Vista, Colo.; a brother-in-law, John Kingsley of Topeka; granddaughter, Jodi Whitt of Silver Lake; great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Harley, and Raygan; and extended family, Michael Jones, Bobbie Kramm, and Debra Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy Kingsley. Funeral services were Monday, July 15, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, Topeka. The Kansas Air National Guard 190th conducted military honors at Silver Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800; Silver Lake Senior Center, 404 E. Lake, Silver Lake, KS 66539; or American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604. | |
| 10817 |  | Obituary- Whiteman-Jones, Deborah Deborah Whiteman-Jones Deborah Whiteman-Jones of Rossville died February 4, 2016 after a four and a half year battle with breast cancer. Debby was born to Thomas and Donna Whiteman of Silver Lake on May 4,1953. Debby attended school in Silver Lake from kindergarten through high school. She worked for GMAC for fifteen years and spent the last seventeen years at Capital City Bank. Debby is survived by her husband, Daye Jones of Rossville; her mother, Donna Whiteman of Silver Lake; daughter, Bobby Kramm and family of Wamego; step-son, Michael Jones of Silver Lake; best friend of fifty-eight years, Debra Beach of Topeka; six grandchildren; and daughter, Jodi Whitt of Topeka. Debby’s smile and laugh will be missed by all that knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Cir. Topeka, KS 66606 or Stormont -Vail Foundation, 1500 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604. | |
| 10818 |  | Obituary- Whitford, Romera 1 ROMERA M. WHITFORD Mrs. Romera M. Whitford, 40, Baldwin, Kan., formerly of Kansas City, died Tuesday, August 9, 1983, at Research Medical Center. She was born in Kansas City and had lived in Baldwin nine years. She was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church, Baldwin. Survivors include her husband, John W. Whitford, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Isabel DeBacker, Independence; and two brothers, Randy DeBacker, Rossville, and Jerry DeBacker Jr., Slidell, La. Memorial services were at 1 p.m. Friday, August 12, at St. Sabina Catholic Church, Belton; cremation. The family suggests contributions to the Knights of Columbus Heart and Lung Fund, in care of Douglas County State Bank, Lawrence, Ks. | |
| 10819 |  | Obituary- Whitford, Romera 2 Transplant Needed by Romera DeBacker Whitfield [sic] Romera DeBacker Whitford is facing certain death within a year unless she receives a heart and lung transplant. But Mrs. Whitford, 42, Baldwin, is optimistic about the success of such an operation and her family is working hard to help her get the needed surgery. Mrs. Whitford, the granddaughter of the late Jud and Margaret DeBacker, Rossville, is the sister of Randy DeBacker, also of Rossville. In a letter to the “Star,” Cherrie DeBacker, Mrs. Whitford’s sister-in-law, said the family has set up a fund at the Peoples State Bank in Rossville to help pay for the operation. Mrs. Whitford is high on the list for surgery by Dr. Denton Cooley of Houston, who has pioneered in transplant operations. A plane is being kept on “standby” at Baldwin by a friend of Romera’s husband John, to make the four-hour flight to Texas when the Whitfords are notified that a donor has been found. In her letter, Mrs. DeBacker said: “This person is very near and dear to my heart. She has made my life ... a little fuller. “Romera has Eisinminger’s disease — holes in her heart. When she was 12, she heard doctors whisper to her parents that she would die before she was 13. “This congenital and progressive heart disease has . . . gotten steadily worse . . . and now Romera has overstressed blood vessels in her lungs so they cannot draw enough oxygen. It’s like hardening of the arteries in her lungs. “She is going to die unless this new and difficult surgical procedure is done. Dying doesn’t scare her as much as the thought of being bedridden in a few months. “Last October, Romera chose ‘Hector’ as the name for the oxygen tank that is her constant companion. And, about that time she started having to use a wheelchair . . . “With a heart and lung transplant, if it is successful, she can have a useful and healthy life. A combined heart/lung transplant is a very new and still ex-perimental procedure. It is being pioneered by Dr. Cooley in Houston.” Mrs. DeBacker said that while only three of the operations have been performed in Texas, several patients in California have already lived two to three years with the transplants. The financial appeal is for $10,000 to cover initial costs of the $50,000 operation. Although the Whitfords have insurance, it does not cover the initial cost of experimental surgery. | |
| 10820 |  | Obituary- Whitlock, Ila Ila P. Whitlock ROSSVILLE— Ila P. Whitlock. 80, Rossville, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at Rossville Valley Manor. She was born April 15,1923, in Admire, to Frank and Zlenna Love Herrick. She grew up in the Admire community and attended school in the Maxson community north of Emporia. Ila was from a family of 10. She had lived in the Rossville community since 1948. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville and also the Rossville Senior Citizens, where she served on the board of directors. Ila enjoyed gardening, flowers and baking cookies. She most especially enjoyed helping others. She married Robert Whitlock on Sept. 5,1948, at St. Marys. He preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by two sisters, three brothers and an infant son, William S. Whitlock, in 1949. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Aschenbrenner, Wakarusa; a son, Bill Whidock, Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; four brothers, Robert, Dale, Harold and Gary Herrick, all of Topeka; and two grand¬daughters, Lisa Lett and Emily Whitlock. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. She will lie in state at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with family visitation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice or to Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10821 |  | Obituary- Whitlock, Robert 1 Robert Bruce Whitlock ROSSVILLE — Robert Bruce Whitlock, 74. Rossville, died Wednesday, Feb. 5. 1992, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Whitlock worked 34 years for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company before he retired 11 years ago. He also owned and operated an antique shop in Rossville several years. He was born Feb. 5, 1918, at Lane, the son of Wilmer S. and Hulda Clements Whitlock. Mr. Whitlock was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rossville, He was married to Ila Herrick on Sept. 5, 1948, at St. Marys. She survives. An infant son, William Whitlock, died in 1949. Other survivors include a daughter, Sue Aschenbrenner, Topeka; a son, Bill Whitlock, Kenosha, Wis.; three sisters, Joan Myers, Maple Hill, Helen Davis, Neodesha, and Beth Powell, Topeka; and two granddaughters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Whitlock will lie in state after 1 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, where family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th. 66606. | |
| 10822 |  | Obituary- Whitlock, Wilbur WILBUR S. WHITLOCK Services for Wilbur Simpson Whitlock, 75, of Maple Hill, retired farmer who died Tuesday, at his home were at 10:30 a. m. Thursday at Parkers mortuary, with burial in Maple Hill cemetery. Mr. Whitlock was born in Bellville, Ill., February 4, 1874, and came to Kansas when a child. He had lived in Wilson and Neosho counties before moving to Maple Hill three years ago. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Huldah Whitlock; three daughters, Mrs. Cecil Davis is of Neodesha and Mrs. T. O. Meyers of Rossville and Mrs. J. M. Powell of Cut Bank, Mont.; a son, Robert Whitlock of Rossville; a brother, Ray Whitlock of Elmdale; two sisters, Mrs. Don Pierson of Osage City, and Mrs. W. F. Vilven of San Antonio, and three grandchildren. | |
| 10823 |  | Obituary- Whitlock, William Whitlock Infant William Simpson Whitlock, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Whitlock of Rossville, died Thursday of last week in a Topeka hospital. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the cemetery at Maple Hill. Card of Thanks - We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors who were so thoughtful and kind to us in our bereavement and assure you that your goodness will always be one of our cherished memories. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Whitlock | |
| 10824 |  | Obituary- Whitlow, Frances Frances L. Whitlow (January 27, 1921 - January 20, 2007) Frances Louisa Whitlow Frances Louisa Whitlow was born January 27, 1921 to Clarence Edgar and Leah Louise Reynolds Read at Topeka, Kansas. Her release from a long illness came early Saturday morning, January 20, 2007 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas, ending a life of 85 years, 11 months, and 24 days. Frances grew up and attended school in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School. On April 24, 1943, Frances was united in marriage with Merton Otis Whitlow at Topeka, Kansas. Two sons and one daughter were born to this union. The couple was privileged to celebrate nearly 60 years of married life together. Merton was a petroleum engineer and his job took them to Wyoming, Nebraska, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Iran. They lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1955 until 2000 when they moved to Beloit to be near their son Stan and daughter-in-law Juanita. While in Tulsa, she was a homemaker, elementary school cook, and a receptionist for the LaMode Cleaners. A kind, very personable and loveable person, Frances treasured her home and family. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed crocheting afghans for her family. Frances loved cooking and always looked forward to hosting large family dinners, even when her health would not allow. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Her husband Merton died in February, 2003. In addition, Frances was preceded in death by her parents, and one daughter Margaret Irene Stanfield. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her sons, Stan Whitlow and wife Juanita of Beloit, Kansas; Herb Whitlow and wife Allane of Elgin, Illinois; five grandchildren, nine great Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her sons, Stan Whitlow and wife Juanita of Beloit, Kansas; Herb Whitlow and wife Allane of Elgin, Illinois; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a host of many relatives and friends. | |
| 10825 |  | Obituary- Whitlow, Josephine Mrs. Edgar H. Whitlow Mrs. Josephine Wade Whitlow, 65, of Tecumseh, died Thursday afternoon in a Topeka hospital. She was born in Rossville January 28, 1890, and belonged to the Tecumseh Methodist church. Surviving are her husband, Edgar H. Whitlow, of the home; three sons, Wade of Belflower, Calif., Merton of Shreveport, La., and Herbert of Tecumseh, and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Weatherholt of Merced, Calif., Mrs. Elizabeth Fricke of Santa Monica, Calif., and Mrs. Gracia Danseburg of Wichita. Services were held at the Penwell- Gabel funeral home Monday in Topeka with graveside services at Rossville cemetery. | |
| 10826 |  | Obituary- Whitmore, Michael Michael Whitmore Passes Away Michael J. Whitmore, 50, of Tecumseh, passed away at Rossville Health Center with his parents at his side on July 31, 2020. Michael was born on Feb. 13, 1970, the son of Elmer and Gloria Whitmore. He is survived by his parents and a son, Michael A. Whitmore. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kelly in February 2019. Chapel Oaks is in charge of arrangements. Cremation is planned with private family services. Special thanks to the staff at Stormont-Vail Hospital and Rossville Health Center for their care and support of Michael. Donations may be made to Stormont-Vail Foundation. | |
| 10827 |  | Obituary- Whitmore, Zelda Zelda M. “Sally” Whitmore Zelda M. “Sally” Whitmore, 69, Willard, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at her home. She was born February 9,1930, at Willard, the daughter of John H. and Velma L. Marney Simons. Mrs. Whitmore was cremated. A memorial service was held Saturday at the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville. Memorials may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10828 |  | Obituary- Whitney, Carrie CARRIE L. WHITNEY Mrs. Carrie L. Whitney was born in New Haven, Conn., January 26, 1867 and passed away at the age of 89 on October 15, 1956. When just a small child she, with her divorced mother, Mrs. Louisa Belwood, one sister and two brothers came west with other relatives to the vicinity of Akron, Iowa, where she was brought up with a good education and joined the Methodist church. She was active in church work and taught five years of school before marrying Orson Deforest Whitney, a farmer, on May 12, 1891. To this union four children were born. In 1911 the family moved to Kansas where they have lived in the vicinity of Rossville since 1912. The husband and two children, a daughter Thora and an infant son Isadore Lloyd, preceded her in death. Those surviving her are a brother Arthur Belwood at Akron, Iowa, and two children, a son Curt K. Whitney at Oxnard, Calif., and a daughter Miss Vida at the home. There are four grandchildren, one a grandson Clay W. Young of the home, and three great grandchildren. She was a devoted mother to her family and was active in church work most of her life. | |
| 10829 |  | Obituary- Whitney, James Diphtheria Fatal to Curt Whitney's Son Mrs. O.D. Whitney received the new Tuesday of the death of her grandson, James Whitney, which occurred early Tuesday morning at his parents home in Oklahoma City. James was 5 years old, and the youngest of Mr. and Mrs. Curt Whitney's three children. Death was caused by diphtheria. | |
| 10830 |  | Obituary- Whitney, Orsen O.D. Whitney Kills Himself At His Home Despondent over his poor health Orsen Deforest Whitney, aged 68, shot and killed himself with a high-powered rifle at his home four miles northwest of Rossville last Saturday afternoon. After his wife and daughter, Miss Vida Whitney had come to town Mr. Whitney picked up his rifle, a 25-20, sat down in an arm chair rested the butt end of the gun on the dining room table and pulled the trigger with his hand. The first shop missed its mark leaving a scratch on the top of the scalp. He then reloaded the gun and shot himself thru the head, the bullet entering the left side just above the ear. There were two bullet holes in the wall and two empty shells, one in the chamber of the gun and one on the floor. Mrs. Whitney and Miss Vida found the body when they returned from Rossville about 4 o'clock. He left a note to his wife, giving her some instructions about business matters. No inquest was held by Coroner H.L. Clark. Mr. Whitney suffered a stroke of apoplexy about 18 months ago and since had been in very poor health, suffering severe pains in his head. He had resided on the farm northwest of town for the past 17 years, but prior to moving here in 1912 had lived in this community many years ago. Mr. Whitney was born July 6th, 1860 at Sake Mills, Wisconsin. In his early manhood he moved west to the Dakotas and farmed several years. In the fall of 1896 he was elected county auditor of Union county, South Dakota, and served two terms. In the spring of 1900 he began operating a line of grain elevators and acted in that capacity until 1905. He was united in marriage to Miss Carrie S. Bellwood in the spring of 1897. To this union were born four children, Vida of the home address, Thora S. of New York City, Curt K. of Oklahoma City, Okla., who with their mother survive him. One son, Isadore Lloyd died in infancy. February 1st, 1912 he moved his family to the farm four miles northwest of Rossville where he lived until his death October 13th, 1928. He was a devoted husband and father. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Rossville Methodist church conducted by the Rev. Gordon S. Pritchett. The body was interred in Memorial cemetery at Topeka. [From 18 Oct 1928] --- Miss Thora Whitney left last Friday evening for her home in Long Beach, New York, after coming home to attend the funeral of her father, O.D. Whitney. [From 25 Oct 1928] | |
| 10831 |  | Obituary- Whitney, Vida 1 Vida Whitney ST. MARYS - Vida Whitney, 88, formerly of Rossville, died Tuesday in a St. Marys nursing home where she had lived since 1974. She was born Feb 20, 1892, in southeast South Dakota, near Akron, Iowa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DeForest Whitney. She moved to rural Rossville in 1912 where she lived until moving to St. Marys. Miss Whitney was a seamstress and member of Rossville United Methodist Church, Friendly Circle class at the church, an honorary member of United Methodist Women for nearly 60 years and Countryside Club, all of Rossville. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Carolyn DeAngelis, Seaside Pork, N.J., and Mrs. Louise Dykes, Canton, Ohio; and two nephews. Clay Young, Lawrence, and C.K. Whitney, Wilmington, Del. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Miss Whitney will lie in state until noon Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church. | |
| 10832 |  | Obituary- Whitney, Vida 2 VIDA WHITNEY Vida Whitney, 88, formerly of Rossville, died Tuesday, March 11, 1980, in a St. Marys nursing home where she had lived since 1974. She was born February 20, 1892, in southeast South Dakota, near Akron, Iowa, the daughter of DeForest and Carrie Bellwood Whitney. She moved to rural Rossville in 1912, where she lived until moving to St. Marys. Miss Whitney was a seamstress and a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, Friendly Circle class at the church, an honorary member of United Methodist Women for nearly 60 years, and a member of Countryside Club, all of Rossville. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Carolyn DeAngelis, Seaside Park, N.J., and Mrs. Louise Dykes, Canton, Ohio; and two nephews, Clay Young, Lawrence, and C. K. Whitney, Wilmington, Del. Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church. Casket bearers were John Fauerbach, Clayton Carrell, Rudolph Krasny, Dean Page, Francis Schroeder and Junior Dannefer. | |
| 10833 |  | Obituary- Whitten, Mary Mary L. Whitten Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Mary L. Whitten, 74, Topeka, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Whitten was a registered nurse and worked a short time at the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka and for the Topeka and Shawnee County Health Department. She also worked in the Department of Health and Environment for the State of Kansas. She served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. She was born Sept. 4,1921, in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Paschal P. and Emma Ford Enos. She earned a nursing degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Public Health certificate from the University of Minnesota. Mrs. Whitten was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Zonta Club of Topeka. Survivors include a daughter, Jan Harrington, Blue Springs, Mo.; a son, John M. Whitten, Medford, Ore.; a brother, Dr. Jack P. Enos, Yukon, Okla.; and a grandson. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Relatives and friends will meet at 3758 S.W. Wood Valley Drive following the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th, Topeka, 66604 | |
| 10834 |  | Obituary- Whittington, John C. John C. Whittington ALLEN - John C. Whittington, 76, Allen, died Friday, Aug. 14, 1987, at an Emporia hospital. Mr. Whittington was a telephone technician for the S&A Telephone Co. at Allen since 1964. He was born April 10, 1911, at Lebo, the son of Philip and Susan Mae McKinney Whittington. He moved from Arvonia to Reading in 1958 and then to Allen in 1962. Mr. Whittington was a member of the United Methodist Church at Allen and was a Sunday school teacher at the church. He also was a past president and had served in other offices in the Northern Heights Men's Club near Allen. He was a former member of Arvonia Township Board and Allen City Council. He also had coached summer baseball teams at Allen, Reading and Lebo. He helped start the Osage City 4-H Livestock Sale. He also was a leader for 12 years of the Arvonia Busy Bees 4-H Club. He was married to Hildred Marshall on March 1, 1936, at Osage City. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. JoAnne Booth, Delia, and Mrs. Donna Lee Weber, Mount Vernon, Mo.; two sons, John Whittington, Douglas, and Paul Whittington, Emporia; a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Martin, Madison; six brothers, Clyde Whittington and Louis Whittington, both of Reading, Wayne Whittington, Baldwin, Jacob Whittington, Chicago, Gene Whittington, Valley Center, and D.L. Whittington, Americus; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Allen United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery at Lebo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Heights High School Educational Scholarship Fund in care of Admire State Bank and Trust Co. at Emporia. Jones Funeral Home of Lebo is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10835 |  | Obituary- Whittington, Melvin 1 Melvin Wesley Whittington Melvin Wesley Whittington was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 4, 1910, and passed away at North Platte, Nebraska, November 26, 1935, at the age of 25 years, 7 months and 22 days. He had been employed at the Levi Anderson Auto Service as a mechanic. He injured his left wrist which developed into blood poisoning. He was practically over the blood poisoning and the physician had permitted him to return to his work. After one and a half days he became ill with pleuresy which later developed into double pneumonia, but his system being so run down by the blood poisoning he had no resistence [sic] and his heart was too weak to carry the load. At the time of his death he was making his home with his sister, Mrs. Marie Scoun. When Melvin was 8 years old he moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Whittington to Casper, Wyoming where his father was employed as locomotive engineer for the Burlington railroad. They resided there until the year of 1926, when they moved to Independence, Kansas, locating on a farm 13 miles southwest of Independence. They remained there until the year 1929 when they moved to Rossville, locating on a farm where they now live. Melvin made his home with his parents until August 11, 1935, when he struck out in the world to seek a career for himself. He located in North Platte, Neb., where he was employed at the time of his death. Melvin was a very ambitious young man, kind and loving to all who knew him. Since going to North Platte he had been baptized into the Episcopal church of Our Savior. Melvin attended school at Casper, Wyo. Funeral services were held in Rossville, Thursday, Nov. 28, at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church Reverend Wright Horton officiated, and the body was laid to rest in the Rossville cemetery. The pallbearers were Osie Huhs, Ed Arnold, Huck Raines, Delbert Weir of Maple Hill, and Earl Doty and Glen Davis of Rossville. Melvin leaves to mourn his going his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Whittington, and four sisters, Mrs. Freda Smith of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Leah Berry of Rossville, Mrs. Marie Scoun and Miss Frances Whittington of North Platte, Neb. besides a host of other relatives and friends, by whom he will be sadly missed. -- We wish to express our heart-felt thanks to the many dear friends and neighbors who so faithfully assisted us in our sad bereavement, the loss of our darling son and brother, Melvin; also for the comforting words of the Reverend Horton, the ladies who sang and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Whittington Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith Mr. and Mrs. Orville Scrown Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry Miss Frances Whittington | |
| 10836 |  | Obituary- Whittington, Melvin 2 MELVIN WHITTINGTON DEAD The community was shocked by the sudden death of Melvin Whittington. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Whittington, who passed away Tuesday noon, at North Platt, Neb., following a short illness. Death resulted from pneumonia following a case of blood poisoning. Funeral services will be held today, at 2:30 at the Methodist church. An obituary will be published next week. The following out-of-town relatives were in Rossville Thanksgiving Day to attend the funeral of Melvin Whittington held at the Methodist church: Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Megonigle and Darlene, of Richland. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allen, Betty and Ilene of Richland; Mrs. S. A. Haines, Mrs. Mabie Tucker, Mrs. T. Adams, Tommy Gene, Mrs. Mildred Van Dresser, of Independence; M.rs. L. Whittington, Maple Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Scown, North Platte, Nebr.; Miss Francis Whittington, North Platte, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Lemon of Topeka. | |
| 10837 |  | Obituary- Whittington, Nitah From findagrave.com Mrs. Nitah V. McGonigle Whittington Birth: Feb. 11, 1885 Missouri Valley Harrison County Iowa, USA Death: Oct. 18, 1971 Topeka Shawnee County Kansas, USA Topeka State Journal Tues. 19 Oct., 1971, pg. 2: Mrs. Nitah V. Whittington, 86, Topeka, died Monday in a local convalescent center. She was born Feb. 11, 1885 at Missouri Valley, Iowa. She had lived in Topeka five years, coming here from Independence. She had lived in Rossville and St. Marys communities for many years. She was married to John W. Whittington in Oberlin in 1902. He died in 1966. She was a member of St. David's Episcopal Church; Artha Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, St. Marys; and Sue Lovell Chapter, Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frances Lemon, Topeka and Mrs. Leah Berry, Wichita; a brother, Frank McGonigle, Independence, Kan; 17 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Family links: Spouse: John Wesley Whittington (1880 - 1966)* Children: Melvin Wesley Whittingon (1910 - 1935)* Calculated relationship Burial: Rossville Cemetery Rossville Shawnee County Kansas, USA Edit Virtual Cemetery info [2] Created by: Larry & Nancy Brooks Record added: Aug 14, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial# 95344685 12/28/2016 10:44 AM | |
| 10838 |  | Obituary- Whittington, Ruth 1 Mrs. Ruth E. Whittington LAWRENCE - Mrs. Ruth E. Whittington, 82, Eudora, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 1988, at a Lawrence nursing home. She was born March 24, 1906, at Delia in Jackson County, the daughter of James Henry and Matilda Hiserman McClain. She moved from Benkelman, Neb., to Eudora in 1979. Mrs. Whittington attended the Baptist Church. She was married to Harry Keith Whittington Dec. 26, 1947, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Harry Keith Whittington Jr., Benkelman, Neb.; three daughters, Anna Mae Stevenson, Denver, Karol M. Seymour, Bird City, and Evelyn K. Tuwey, Windsor, Colo.; a brother, Sam McClain, Holton; two sisters, NorraB. Hurla, Hollister, Mo., and Myrnah McClain, Glendale, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the mortuary. | |
| 10839 |  | Obituary- Wiant, Elmus Elmus C. Wiant Elmus C. Wiant, 84, of Silver Lake, died Aug. 12 in the Wamego Hospital. He was born February 13. 1873 at Urbana, Ohio, and had lived in the Silver Lake community 76 years. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Local No 1445. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Wiant, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Posz, Topeka; three sons, Everett Wiant, Silver Lake; Russell Wiant, Las Vegas. Nev., and Larry Wiant, Houston, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Laura Good no, Topeka; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. | |
| 10840 |  | Obituary- Wiant, Everett Everett E. Wiant Everett E. Wiant, 65, 1900 W. Lyman Road, died Thursday at his home. Dr. Antonio Huaman, Shawnee County District coroner, said Wiant hanged himself. He was born April 21, 1915, at Silver Lake, the son of Elmus and Mary Hine Wiant, and lived in the Topeka area all his life. Mr. Wiant was a carpenter and worked in the maintenance department of Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center. An Army veteran of World War H, he was a member of Silver Lake Post No. 160 of the American Legion and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 555, Topeka. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Janet Northcraft, 5136 N.W. Pueblo Court; and a brother, L.W. Wiant, Colorado Springs, Colo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, Topeka. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake Baptist Church. | |
| 10841 |  | Obituary- Wichman, Charles CHARLES E. WICHMAN Charles E. Wichman, 58, Seneca, died Tuesday, August 4, 1981, at a Seneca hospital. He had cancer. He was born December 23, 1922, south of Seneca, the son of Ben J. and Mary A. Stuke Wichman. He attended Diamond Grade School south of Seneca and Sts. Peter and Paul School at Seneca. Mr. Wichman farmed south of Seneca until 1970, when he moved to a farm west of Seneca. He also helped maintain Nemaha County Nursing Home until the home was closed in 1976. He moved to Seneca in 1976, and worked at Nemaha County landfill east of Seneca. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Seneca. He was married to Grace Honeyman November 18, 1943, at Seneca. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Glenda Jackson, Topeka, and Mrs. Joan Lierz, Sabetha; two sons, Kenneth Wichman, Rossville, and Richard Wichman, Lawrence; three sisters, Mrs. Delores Hook, Northglenn, Colo., Mrs. Alda Saunders, Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Geraldine Woltkamp, Olathe; a brother, Cletus Wichman, Holton; and 12 grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial was in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery at Seneca. Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lauer Funeral Home at Seneca. | |
| 10842 |  | Obituary- Wichman, Dale Dale William Wichman, Sr. HOLTON- Dale William Wichman, Sr., 71, of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 6,1945 in Waterville, KS the son of Ernest Fredrich and Patricia F. (Pickett) Wichman. He had lived in Valley Falls, Clay Center and Oskaloosa before moving to Holton in 1957. Dale attended Holton High School and later served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967. Dale worked at various auto body shops in Holton and Topeka before opening his own business, Dale’s Body Shop that he owned and operated for 11 years. In 1994 he opened, Dale’s Used Furniture, on the town square in Holton; for over 20 years. He was a member of the Holton VFW Post # 1367. He was married to Cheryl A. Wehrkamp on August 30, 1980 in Holton. Cheryl survives of the home. Dale is also survived by his mother, Patricia Wichman I of Holton, KS; his daughters, Tammy Skelton of California, Elisa Ashcraft-Armstrong (Travis) of Rossville, KS and Jennifer Wingender (Michael) of Netawaka, KS; his son, Dale W. Wichman II (Shannon) of California; his sisters, Carol Searles (Rob Rawlings) of Denison, KS and Amy Spiker (Jared) of Circleville, KS; his brothers, Verlin Wichman (Sue) of Holton, KS, Allen Wichman of Topeka, KS and Kevin Wichman (Sandy) of Circleville, KS; 11 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. A Celebration of Dale’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 10,2016 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com | |
| 10843 |  | Obituary- Wichman, Kenneth Kenneth D. Wichman May 19, 1947 — August 16, 2022 Rossville, KS Kenneth D. Wichman, 75, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. Kenneth was born to the late Charles and Grace (Honeyman) Wichman on May 19, 1947, in Sabetha. He was raised in Seneca and graduated from Seneca High School in 1965 and Kansas State University in 1969. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Ken and his family had lived in the Rossville Community since 1980. Ken was employed by Cappers Insurance as an Assistant Sales Manager. He was a St. Stanislaus Catholic Church member in Rossville and served on several boards and committees. Ken served as the mayor of Rossville and served on the city council. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, where he was the Adjutant. Ken was a past member of USD #321 School Board. On September 27, 1969, Kenneth D. Wichman and Sandra Heideman were married at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2015. Survivors include his children, Leslie (Scott) Martin, Overland Park, Kristy Dyche, Rossville, Scott (Shelley) Wichman, Topeka, and Kendra (John) Gonzales, Topeka; a brother, Richard (Peggy) Wichman, Lawrence; two sisters, Glenda Jackson, Topeka and Joan (Roger) Lierz, Sabetha; 13 grandchildren, Abby, Jayden, Wyatt, Kallan, Olivia, Shelbey, Cody, Sheriden, Noah, Korin, Brinley, Sophia, and Sawyer; two great-grandchildren, Jackson, and Addison. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at St. Stanislas Catholic Church in Rossville; Inurnment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday, August 22, 2022, at Dekat Hall with the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the City of Rossville and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 10844 |  | Obituary- Wichman, Sandra 1 Sandra R. “Sandy” Wichman Rossville-Sandra R. “Sandy” Wichman, 65 passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born March 5,1950 at Atchison, the daughter of John and Vivian Lueb Heideman. Sandy grew up in Marysville and Seneca graduating from St. Peter and Paul Catholic High School. She had lived in Topeka from 1972 until moving to Rossville in 1980. Sandy worked for USD #321 for 32 years, many of those years as the secretary at the Rossville Jr/Sr High School. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where she played the organ. She also was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary. On September 27,1969 she was united in marriage to Kenneth “Ken” Wichman at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her mother, Vivian Heideman, Seneca; her children, Leslie (Scott) Martin, Overland Park, Kristy Dyche, Rossville, Scott (Shelley) Wichman, Topeka and Kendra (John) Gonzales, Topeka; a brother, Richard (Nancy) Heideman, Omaha; two sisters, Theresa (Marty) Nordhus and Leddy Rothers all of Seneca; 13 grandchildren, Abby, Jayden, Wyatt, Kalian, Olivia, Shelbey, Cody, Sheriden, Noah, Korin, Brinley, Sophia and Sawyer. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 28,2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, December 27,2015 at the church where there will be a rosary prayed at 7:00 P.M. Inurnment will be in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10845 |  | Obituary- Wichman, Sandra 2 SANDRA R. “SANDY” WICHMAN Rossville—Sandra R. “Sandy” Wichman, 65 passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born March 5, 1950 at Atchison, the daughter of John and Vivian Lueb Heideman. Sandy grew up in Marysville and Seneca graduating from St. Peter and Paul Catholic High School. She had lived in Topeka from 1972 until moving to Rossville in 1980. Sandy worked for USD #321 for 32 years, many of those years as the secretary at the Rossville Jr/Sr High School. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where she played the organ. She also was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary. On September 27, 1969 she was united in marriage to Kenneth “Ken” Wichman at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her mother, Vivian Heideman, Seneca; her children, Leslie (Scott) Martin, Overland Park, Kristy Dyche, Rossville, Scott (Shelley) Wichman, Topeka and Kendra (John) Gonzales, Topeka; a brother, Richard (Nan- cy) Heideman, Omaha; two sisters, Theresa (Marty) Nordhus and Leddy Rothers all of Seneca; 13 grandchildren, Abby, Jayden, Wyatt, Kalian, Olivia, Shelbey, Cody, Sheriden, Noah, Korin, Brinley, Sophia and Sawyer. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 28,2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Inurnment was in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10846 |  | Obituary- Widener, Samantha Samantha Widener Mrs. Samantha C. Widener, 81, pioneer resident of Silver Lake township, died at her home in Silver Lake early Friday morning, Feb. 17. Mrs. Widener and her husband, the late Mike Widener, a Civil war veteran, were married at Marengo, Iowa, October 4, 1867, and started for Kansas the same month. They made the trip in a prairie schooner that required about 21 days. They settled on a farm in Jefferson county. The same year they moved to a farm along Soldier creek about 7 miles from Silver Lake. At that time the Union Pacific Railroad Co. was laying rails thru Shawnee County. Most of the land was owned by the Pottawatomie Indians and was cheap. They went thru the hardships and crop failures that early pioneers experienced. In 1874, corn looked so good that they were planning to build additional cribs to store the surplus. Then came the grasshoppers that destroyed the entire crop. About $50 in cash which they had accumulated proved sufficient to pull them thru the following winter. Thirty-seven years ago they moved to Silver Lake and Mrs. Widener had made her home in the same house continuously since. Her husband died four years ago. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. B.F. Cones, Hutchinson; a brother, A. W. Bradshaw, Topeka; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one daughter, Mary Etta died at the age of 16 years. Mrs. Widener was converted at an early age and joined the Baptist church and was one of the first members of the Silver Lake Baptist church and had been a faithful devout Christian. Funeral services were held at the Silver Lake Baptist church Sunday, afternoon, Feb. 19, at 1 o’clock. Interment was in Silver Lake cemetery. We thank our neighbors and friends who assisted in caring for our beloved one during her last illness, and for their expressions of sympathy in our loss, for the beautiful flowers, and especially, we thank the members of the Silver Lake Baptist church for preparing the church for the funeral services. Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Cones and family Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sage and family A.W. Bradshaw | |
| 10847 |  | Obituary- Widerburg, Doris Widerburg Doris Widerburg, 84, Lawrence, formerly of Overbrook, died Thursday, Feb. 22,2018, at her home. She was born Sept. 28,1933, in Valencia, the daughter of Virgil H. and Agnes Banaka Snoddy. She graduated from Rossville High School. She had lived in the Overbrook community for 25 years. She had also previously lived in Lawrence for nine years, Topeka for 14 years and Los Angeles, Calif., for five years. Ms. Widerburg was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth G. Stewart and husband Alan, Lenexa, and Jennifer L. Unekis and husband David, Lawrence; a son, Lewis Tyrone “Ty” Rinehart and wife Nancy, Baldwin City; five grandchildren, Rory Moran, Joshua Moran and Adeline Grace Unekis, Aubrey and Rhett Rinehart; and a great-grandson, Corwin Moran. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial to follow in Netawaka Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-America Nutrition Program or Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, both in Ottawa, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. | |
| 10848 |  | Obituary- Widner, Donald DONALD E. WIDNER Donald E. Widner, 29, formerly of Eskridge, was killed Sunday in a copper mine accident in Pioche, Nev. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Widner, Eskridge; six brothers, Leslie Widner, Topeka; Harvey Widner, Henderson, Nev.; Chester Widner. Boulder City, Nev.; Joe Widner, Unitd States Army, Wm. Widner, U. S. Navy; and E.O. Widner, of the home address; and by one sister, Doris Widner, San Diego, Calif. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at the Eskridge Reform Presbyterian Church at 2:00 o’clock and burial will be in Eskridge Cemetery. Glen Widner of Rossville is a cousin of the deceased man. The Glen Widner family moved to Rossville the first of the week into the Peter Navarre house on Spruce Street, coming here from Abilene | |
| 10849 |  | Obituary- Wike, Agnes Agnes (Olejnik) (Koontz) Wike, 91 of Topeka, passed away peacefully Dec. 17, 2019 with her children by her side. She was born on February 21, 1928 in Rossville, Kansas, the daughter of George and Rosie Olejnik. She attended Victor 101 School, a one room school house now located at Ward Mead Park and Rossville High School. Agnes was employed by Santa Fe Railroad for 32 years before retiring in 1989. Agnes loved her family, sewing, baking, flowers, Seek-A-Word puzzles and an occasional bingo/casino night. She enjoyed collecting dolls and lady head vases. Cooking was her passion and she was forever trying a new recipe or enjoying a new cookbook. She also loved watching KU basketball games. Her fortitude and determination served her well during her lifetime. Her mottos were "get your work done before you play" and "when times are tough, things will be better tomorrow". She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers George, Rudolf, Henry, Bill, Ed and sisters Josephine, Georgianne and Helen. She is survived by daughter Cheryl Buxton (late Dan Buxton) of Topeka, daughter Marilyn Koontz of Topeka and son William Koontz of Port Orange, Florida. Grandchildren Ryan (Erica) Koontz of Topeka, Tyler (Shea) Koontz of Statesboro, Georgia and Tara Montana Koontz of Port Orange, Florida and great grandchildren Brynlee and Henley. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation is planned and per her wishes no public service will be held. Private interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to The House at Midland Care, 120 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or Helping Hands Humane Society Inc. 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604. The family would like to thank the staff at The House at Midland Care for the loving and compassionate care they provided for our mother and our family during this difficult time. | |
| 10850 |  | Obituary- Wike, Irene 1 Irene Wehner Wike SPOKANE, Wash. — Services will be at 9 a.m. today at Mary Queen Catholic Church here for Irene C. Wehner Wike, 79, Spokane, formerly of Delia, Kan., who died Oct. 16, 1997, at a hospital here. She had cancer. She was born Sept. 20, 1918, in St. Marys, Kan., the daughter of John J. and Mary E. Stallman Wehner. She spent her early life in Delia where she attended schools. She had been a sales clerk for Goodwill Industries in Spokane where she lived since 1968. She was a member of Mary Queen Catholic Church in Spokane and a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. She was married to Jim Doyle in 1943 in Pennsylvania. He preceded her in death. She was married to Bob Wike in Spokane several years ago. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, Robert Doyle, Kenneth Doyle and Leonard Doyle, all in Ellensburg, Wash.; and three daughters, Beatrice Roberts, Mary Bolser and Dorothy O'Boyle, all in Spokane. Also surviving are four brothers, Clar¬ence Wehner and John A. Wehner, both in Rossville, Kan., Melvin Wehner, Eudora, Kan., and Francis Wehner, Colorado Springs; two sisters, Katherine- "Katie" Rezac, Osage City, Kan., and Florence Simecka, St. Marys, Kan.; five grandchildren and a great-grandson. Burial will be in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Ellensburg, Wash. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the organization of the donor’s choice. |
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