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| 10851 |  | Obituary- Wike, Irene 2 Irene C. Wike Irene C. Wike, 79, Spokane, Wash., died Thursday, October 16, 1997, in Spokane. Irene was born to John J. and Mary E. Stallman Wehner September 20, 1918, in St. Marys, where she attended school. She had been a resident of Spokane since 1968. Mrs. Wike was a member of Mary Queen Parish, and the Senior Club. She was a sales clerk for the Goodwill Industries in Spokane. She married Robert Wike. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, Robert Wike, Kenneth Wike and Leonard Wike, Ellensburg, Wash.; three daughters, Beatrice Roberts, Mary Bolser and Dorothy O’Boyle, all of Spokane; four brothers, Clarence Wehner and John A. Wehner, Rossville, Melvin Wehner, Eudora, and Francis Wehner, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Katie Rezac, Osage City, and Florence Simecka, St. Marys; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson. A vigil service was held Monday in the Rose chapel, Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home, Spokane. A funeral mass was celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Mary Queen Catholic Church in Spokane. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Ellensburg, Wash. at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of one’s choice. | |
| 10852 |  | Obituary- Wilbur, Marion MRS. MARION C. WILBUR Mrs. Marion Celeste Wilbur, 44, of Rossville died Sunday night in a Topeka hospital. She was born December 3, 1914, at Mayetta, and moved to Rossville six years ago. She is survived by three sons, James Vanderblomen of Ft. Bragg, N. C.; John Vanderblomen and William Wilbur, both of the home; three daughters, Judith and Janice Vanderblomen, both of the home, and Joyce Huhs of Route 3, Topeka; two brothers, Cornelius Seymour of Topeka, and Ernest Seymour of Mayetta. Funeral services were held Wednesday with Brennan Funeral Home of Topeka in charge. | |
| 10853 |  | Obituary- Wilbur, William ROSSVILLE MAN DROWNS NEAR MARYSVILLE TOPEKA (July 19) – The body of William Wilbur, 49, of Rossville was recovered Wednesday afternoon from the Blue River near Marysville. Wilbur, an employee of a Union Pacific bridge gang, had gone fishing with two other employees Tuesday night. He still was fishing when they left him. A search was begun Wednesday morning when he failed to report for work and his car was found where he had left it Tuesday night. He apparently had fallen into the water while fishing. Wilbur was born March 20, 1907, at Brunswick, Ark., and had lived in Topeka before moving to Rossville three years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Celeste Wilbur of the home; a son, William Wilbur of the home; two step-sons, James and John Vanderblomen, both of Rossville; and two step-daughters, Janice Vanderblomen of the home, and Miss Judith Vanderblomen, Hoyt. Funeral services were held at Hurley funeral home in Rossville with burial in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10854 |  | Obituary- Wild, Catherine Catherine Ann “Kay” Wild, 85, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at the St. Marys Manor. Kay was born July 28, 1936, at home in rural Jackson County Kansas, the daughter of John T. and Catherine V. O’Connor Jacobson. She grew up in Delia where she attended grade school and moved to Topeka where she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. Kay and her family moved to the Rossville community, where she attended high school. Kay worked in food services for Kaw Valley USD No. 321 for 50 years before retiring. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her son, William C. “Billy” Wild on Nov 27, 1989; her parents; three brothers, Billy, John Jr., and Robert; and her sister, Rosemary Pauly. Kay was united in marriage to William S. Wild on October 31, 1959, in Topeka. He survives at the home. Other survivors include a son, Lonnie (Angie) Wild, Topeka; her daughter Connie (Chris) Royer, Manhattan; a brother Donald (Genevieve) Jacobson, Rossville; two sisters, Betty Lambotte, and Dorothy (Jim) Lloyd, all of Rossville; and six grandchildren, Becky (Kris) Logsdon, Lindsay Royer, Gavin Royer, Lauren, Joe and Brock Wild. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A M Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Wild will lie in state on Friday, November 26, 2021, after 2:00 PM at the funeral home where there will be a family visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 PM followed by a rosary at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Food for the Poor and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10855 |  | Obituary- Wild, Fern Mrs. Fern Wild Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church at Maple Hill for Mrs. Fern Wild. 70. Maple Hill, who died Monday night at a Topeka hospital. She was born Sept. 17, 1903, east of Topeka. She had been a resident of the Turkey Creek community north of Maple Hill since 1928. She was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church at Maple Hill. She was married Oct. 27. 1928. to George Wild. He survives. Other survivors include a son, George Wild Jr., Maple Hill; a daughter, Mrs. Pat Wilson, Lake Odessa, Mich.; a brother, Louis Lacock, Delia: and five grandchildren. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. The Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10856 |  | Obituary- Wild, William William C. Wild William C. Wild, 27, Route 1, St. Marys, died Monday, Nov. 27, 1989, in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted after he was injured in a crash involving two four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles last Wednesday on K-31 south of Harveyville. Mr. Wild was employed at Jeffrey Energy Center near St. Marys. Earlier he had been a firefighter at Fort Riley. He was graduated from Rossville High School and had attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. He was born Sept. 4, 1962, in Topeka, the son of William S. and Catherine Jacobson Wild. Mr. Wild was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Survivors include a son, Brock William Wild, Wamego; his parents, William S. and Catherine Wild, Wamego; a brother, Lonnie L. Wild, Topeka; a sister, Connie S. Royer, St. Marys; and grandmothers, Catherine Jacobson, Rossville, and Blanche Wild, St. Marys. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 10857 |  | Obituary- Wild, William S. William S. “Bill” Wild William S. “Bill” Wild, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2023, at his home. Bill was born April 10, 1935, in St. Marys, son of William C. and Blanche Ellen Fauerbach Wild, and grew up in the Turkey Creek community. He graduated from Rossville High School and attended Kansas Agriculture College in Manhattan. He served as am M.P. in the Kansas National Guard. Bill worked at the Topeka Goodyear tire and rubber plant for 38 years. He was a member of Local No. 307 Rubber Workers Union. Bill and Catherine “Kay” Jacobson were married in Topeka on October 31, 1959. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2021; a son, William C. “Billy” Wild, preceded him in death on November 27, 1989. Bill was also preceded in death by his sister, Carleen Kelly. Survivors include his son, Lonnie (Angie) Wild, Topeka; his daughter, Connie (Chris) Royer, Manhattan; six grandchildren, Becky (Kris) Logsdon, Lindsay Royer, Dr. Gavin Royer, Lauren, Joe, & Brock Wild. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A Memorial Visitation was Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial Contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or St. Marys Food Pantry and sent to the Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 10858 |  | Obituary- Wilder, Elzora Mrs. Charles E. Wilder Word was received of the death of Mrs. Elzora Wilder, 67, of Kansas City, who passed away Monday. She was born in Indiana. Funeral services were held today. Mrs. Wilder was a sister of Mrs. Ivan Marney. She leads her husband, Charles E. Wilder of the home; a son, C. Truman Wilder of Kansas City, Kan., and two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ivan Marney, and Mrs. Conrad Custer of Topeka; two brothers, I.M. Blecher of Horton and H.R. Blecher of Long Beach, Calif. | |
| 10859 |  | Obituary- Wiley, Donald 1 Donald Earl Wiley Donald Earl Wiley, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Rossville Health Care & Rehabilitation in Rossville. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Highland Park United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Shawnee Heights Public School Foundation, 4401 SE Shawnee Heights Rd., Tecumseh, KS 66542 or to the American Diabetes Association, 837 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s newspaper edition. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www. PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 10860 |  | Obituary- Wiley, Donald 2 Donald Wiley Donald Earl Wiley, 87, passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Congestive Heart Failure on January 27, 2012 at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 13,1924 to John and Dorothy (Summers) Wiley in Enumclaw, Washington. Mr. Wiley served proudly in the Navy in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He met his bride, Margaret Peak, at the University of Washington. They were married on August 6, 1948. She proceed him in death on February 28, 2005. Mr. Wiley was an Activities Therapist at the Menninger Foundation for over 30 years where he enjoyed guiding the patients in outdoors with project groups building rock walls, landscaping, in the woodworking shop and being part of a dedicated staff. He was active in the Boy Scouts and served many positions including Scoutmaster for Troop 18, was an active member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge for 60 years, and volunteered for the Topeka Literacy Council. Mr. Wley enjoyed woodworking, camping with family and friends, reading, gardening, a variety of movies, attending music concerts and community plays. He was a loving husband and father who was dedicated to his family. His calming demeanor and love will be greatly missed. Survivors include his daughter, Donna Jean Deever, and her husband, Bob, of Topeka, his son, Dr. Bruce R. Wiley of Greybull, WY, his grandsons, Douglas Eugene Deever of Omaha, NE, Michael G. Deever of Topeka, Cheyenne Wiley of Billings, MT, Julian Wiley of Greybull, WY, along with many loving and long time friends. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Highland Park United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Shawnee Heights Public School Foundation, 4401 SE Shawnee Heights Rd, Tecumseh, KS 66542 or to the American Diabetes Association , 837 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211. To leave a special message for the family online, please visitwww.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. Donald Earl Wiley | |
| 10861 |  | Obituary- Wilkinson, Lori April 15, 1963 - January 30, 2022 Lori Lea Wilkinson, 58, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at her home in Delia, KS. Lori was born April 15, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas to Peggy Ann Lawson and Chester Max Bolton. She met her husband Rodney Lee Wilkinson in March of 1987 and they wed on April, 30 1993. Lori found joy in many things including fishing, camping, arts and crafts, working with her plants and spending time outside with friends and family. She loved exploring new places and finding hidden wonders on her adventures down the back roads. Lori was a loving wife, mom, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, and will be greatly missed by many. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Rodney "Rod" Lee Wilkinson; one daughter, Nikole Lea Wilkinson; Mother ,Peggy Ann Lawson; one brother Terry Keith; two sisters Brandy Thomas-Zeilinger, and Cheri L. Foster; along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Justin Eugene Little; and her father Chester Max Bolton. The family will be holding a Celebration of Life on April 15th, 2022 at a place to be determined for family and friends. | |
| 10862 |  | Obituary- Wilkinson, Patria Patria Ann “Tia” Wilkinson Patria Ann “Tia” Wilkinson, 72, Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 26,2016. Patria was born February 5,1944 in Clay Center, NE, the daughter of Carl and Florence (Judy) Jorgensen. She graduated from Davenport High School in Davenport, NE and a business college in Omaha, NE. She was employed as a Registrar at Stormont-Vail Hospital for over 38 years. Patria married Kenneth Wilkinson on June 16,1967. He survives. Other survivors include their children, Kenneth R. Wilkinson, Rossville, Geneva Diamond, Albany, GA, Ralph M. Wilkinson, Topeka, Lisa Fillmore, Osage City; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 3 sisters and 1 brother. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Dove Cremation and Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveCremation.com. | |
| 10863 |  | Obituary- Willard, Jess Boxer. Heavyweight Champion of the World 1915-1919. Jess "The Pottawatomie Giant" Willard was born on December 29, 1881 the youngest of 4 brothers. In his youth he worked in the livery stable business then started boxing in 1911. Willard used his height of 6 feet 6 inches tall to full advantage working behind a stiff jab. He progressed steadily through the ranks defeating the likes of Jack Moran, Frank Bauer and Ed Smith. On April 5, 1915 Willard faced Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson on a sweltering day in Havana, Cuba and scored a 26th round knockout. Willard mostly fought exhibitions over 4 years time but did defend his title once over Frank Moran. On July 4, 1919 he faced Jack Dempsey on a sweltering day in Toledo, Ohio. Bobbing and weaving, Dempsey closed the gap on the much taller Willard and knocked him down 7 times in the first round. The carnage continued for 2 more rounds until the fight was stopped because Willard couldnt answer the bell for the fourth round. Although Willard lost the title he was praised for showing tremendous courage against the Dempsey onslaught. Willard would continue to box mostly exhibitions for several more years and finally retired from boxing in 1926 with a record of 28-6-1 with 21 knockouts. He then dabbled in many ventures afterwards including refereeing wrestling matches and performing with the USO. Willard died on December 15, 1968. In 2003, Willard was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. | |
| 10864 |  | Obituary- Willett, Barbara Barbara P. Willett Barbara P. Willett, 76, Topeka, died Thursday, Nov. 10,1994, at her home. She was born Dec. 8,1917, in Dover, the daughter of Leogard Lambotte and Martha Werner. She was graduated from Dover High School and attended a beauty college in Topeka. Mrs. Willett was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church and was active in various church activi¬ties. She also had worked on several election boards. She was married to Charles W. Willett in 1954 in Reno, Nev. He died Jan. 5, 1988. Survivors include a son, Mark Willett, Topeka; two brothers, Norman Lambotte, Rossville, and Eldon Lambotte, Hiawatha; a sister, Martha Kaul, Topeka; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Crestview United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Willett will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 S.W. Eveningside Drive, Topeka, 66614. | |
| 10865 |  | Obituary- Williams, Charles Charles Joseph Williams Charles Joseph Williams, 80, Topeka, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Williams and his father owned and operated the Silver Lake, Rossville, Delia and Valencia Telephone Co. many years. After the company was sold, he worked 37 years as sanitarian for the Shawnee County Health Department until he retired in 1975. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Jan. 3, 1911, at Silver Lake, the son of Charles David and Ellen Veronica Cunningham Williams. He attended St. Benedict College at Atchison. Mr. Williams was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 534. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Morrisey on Nov. 26, 1936, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mary Kathleen Ruebel, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Elizabeth V. Wunder, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Williams will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home, where rosaries will be recited by Daughters of Isabella at 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council No. 534 at 6:30 p.m. and the parish at 7 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1800 S.W. Stone, 66604. | |
| 10866 |  | Obituary- Williams, Ella MRS. C. D. WILLIAMS Mrs. Ella Williams, widow of the late Charles D. Williams, of Silver Lake, owner and operator of the Shawnee Independent Telephone Co. with exchanges at Silver Lake, Rossville and Delia, died last Thursday in St. Francis hospital after a long- illness. Mrs. Williams is survived by one son, Charles J. Williams, of Silver Lake; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Neiswender, Topeka; two brothers, C. W. Cunningham, Nortonville, W. J. Cunningham, Topeka; and two granddaughters. Funeral services were held Saturday morning in the Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka and burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at Topeka. | |
| 10867 |  | Obituary- Williams, Frances Frances Williams Mrs. George H. Williams, passed away January 31st, at the Hibbing, Minn., hospital at the age of 80. Mrs. Williams, was an early day settler of this community, coming here in 1881 from Checko-Slovaka [sic] with her parents. She left here about 50 years ago. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Jas. Cunningham of Topeka and Tillie Hoch of Wilson, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Martinek, Rossville and two brothers, Frank and Joe Simecka of Delia. Funeral services were held at the Kewatin, Minn., Catholic church last Monday, Feb. 2. | |
| 10868 |  | Obituary- Williams, George News and Comment Mrs. Ishmael's Father Died Mrs. H.E. Ishmail was called to Missouri last week by the illness of her father. The day following her arrival he died. The following from the Chillicothe Tribune is an account of the funeral.: Geo. L. Williams, 78 years old a veteran of the Civil War and one of Chillicothe's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, died Thursday night at 10:45 o'clock at the family home, 508 Linn street in Highview. Mr. Williams was taken ill with the grip three weeks ago, and from the first his condition was serious. An attack of grip developed into pneumonia and for more than a week his demise had been almost hourly expected. Mr. Williams was a native of Pennsylvania but had resided in and near Meadville, Mo., for 31 years previous to moving to Chillicothe 21 years ago. He served throughout the Civil War and after coming to Missouri engaged in the fruit and nursery business. Mr. Williams was commander of Tindall Post, G.A.R. and the post attended the funeral in a body. Besides the widow he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Gertrude Cheney of Chillicothe, Mrs. H.E. Ishmael of Rossville, Kansas, Mrs. E.B. Myers, of Kansas City, and E.G. Williams of Chicago. Funeral services took place Sunday morning, conducted by E.E. Priest, of the Christian church, and the body was then taken to Meadville on the 10:45 Burlington train, where interment was made. [From 13 Jan 1916] | |
| 10869 |  | Obituary- Williams, Grace GRACE V. WILLIAMS Mrs. Grace V. Williams, 80, Rossville, died Monday, March 22, 1982, at a nursing home. She was born October 23, 1901, at Belvue, the daughter of Delbert and Mary Anne Weddle Wilson. She had lived in Topeka, Belvue and Louisville before moving to Rossville. Mrs. Williams was a member of American War Dads auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary and the War Mothers, all of Topeka. She was married to Charles W. Williams August 20, 1924, in Topeka. He died February 18, 1980. She also was preceded by a son, Ronald F. Williams, in June 1968. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Ruth Euwer, Topeka; three brothers, Floyd Wilson, Wamego, Jesse Wilson, Wamego, and Ralph Wilson, Manhattan; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services were at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego, with burial on Wednesday in Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Diabetes Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10870 |  | Obituary- Williams, Henry 1 Williams Henry George "Hank” Williams, 56, Horton, was shot to death Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1987, at a mobile home in Horton. The shooting is being investigated by authorities. Mr. Williams was a heavy equipment operator for Mission Township in Brown County. He formerly worked for Horton Hospital Ambulances. He was born March 26, 1931, at Mayetta, the son of George and Helen Oliver Williams. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was active in the Little League program in Horton. Survivors include a son, Willie Joe Williams, Lawrence; a daughter, Gwendolyn Williams, Fresno, Calif.; and six sisters, Cynthia Switch, Hamlin, Donis Keo, Topeka, Thamar Morris, Tijunga, Calif., Donna Wahquahboshkuk, Mayetta, and Helen Wilson and Sharon Pilcher, both of Delia. Indian drum services were at 5 p.m. Friday at the old Kickapoo Community Building on the Kickapoo Reservation west of Horton. Burial was in the Wezo Cemetery near Mayetta. Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton is in charge of arrangements. Henry G. “Hank” Williams HORTON — Henry George "Hank" Williams, 56, Horton, was shot to death Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1987, at a mobile home here. The shooting is being investigated by authorities. Mr. Williams was a heavy equipment operator for Mission Township in Brown County. He formerly worked for Horton Hospital Ambulances. He was born March 26, 1931, at Mayetta, the son of George and Helen Oliver Williams. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was active in the Little League program in Horton. Survivors include a son, Willie Joe Williams, Lawrence; a daughter, Gwendolyn Williams, Fresno, Calif.; arid six sisters, Cynthia Switch, Hamlin, Donis Keo, Topeka, Thamar Morris, Tijunga, Calif., Donna Wahquahboshkuk, Mayetta, and Helen Wilson and Sharon Pilcher, both in Delia. Indian drum services will be at 5 p.m. Friday at the old Kickapoo Community Building on the Kickapoo Reservation west of Horton. Burial will be in Wezo Cemetery near Mayetta. Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10871 |  | Obituary- Williams, Henry 2 Shootings investigated HORTON — Law officers were using a metal detector Wednesday to search the yard around a mobile home here Wednesday as an investigation continued into the shooting deaths of two Horton men. The dead men, George “Hank” Williams, 51, and Jeffery Le Roy Lindsey, 24, were discovered in the mobile home on the west side of town Tuesday evening. A police spokesman said authorities had been notified by telephone call of the deaths at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Investigators would not comment on the circumstances surrounding the deaths or about a weapon or weapons. However, Brown County Coroner Dr. Delbert Larson, Hiawatha, said the two died of multiple gunshot wounds. Williams’ most serious wounds were to the chest and lungs and Lindsey’s were to the head, Larson said. An autopsy was being performed by a Wichita pathologist, Larson said Wednesday. Horton Police Chief Don Groshong and agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation were at the shooting scene where a metal detector was being used in the barricaded yard Wednesday. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office also was involved in the investigation. | |
| 10872 |  | Obituary- Williams, Ina 1 INA M. WILLIAMS Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Mrs. Ina M. Williams, 95, Rossville, who died Friday, May 14, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 10, 1887, at Corning, the daughter of Jay and Betsy A. Thompson Johnson. She lived in the Westmoreland-Olsburg area from 1904 until the early 1950s, when she moved to the Rossville-Willard area. Mrs. Williams was a farmer’s wife. She was a life member of Ladies Auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. She married Ira T. Williams April 20, 1904, at Manhattan. He died March 18, 1966. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Becker, Grove, Okla.; a son, Ira Williams, Junction City; a brother, Clayton Johnson, Grand Junction, Ore.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 at Rossville. | |
| 10873 |  | Obituary- Williams, Ina 2 INA M. WILLIAMS Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Mrs. Ina M. Williams, 95, Rossville, who died Friday, May 14, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 10, 1887, at Corning, the daughter of Jay and Betsy A. Thompson Johnson. She lived in the Westmoreland-Olsburg area from 1904 until the early 1950s, when she moved to the Rossville-Willard area. Mrs. Williams was a farmer’s wife. She was a life member of Ladies Auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. She married Ira T. Williams April 20, 1904, at Manhattan. He died March 18, 1966. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Becker, Grove, Okla.; a son, Ira Williams, Junction City; a brother, Clayton Johnson, Grand Junction, Ore.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 at Rossville. | |
| 10874 |  | Obituary- Williams, Ira M. Ira M. Williams Ira M. Williams went to be with his savior on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was born March 2, 1925 in Houstonia, Mo. He was the third son of George A. and Bertha L. Williams. Ira served in the U. S. Army, stationed at Fort Riley. He graduated from Kansas State Uni¬versity in 1950. He taught Vocational Agricul¬ture at Rossville High School for 20 years. Ira also farmed full time in the Delia area. He and his son owned and operated Kansas Seamless Gutter for 20 years. Ira and Marguerite (Hedrick) were married on August 8, 1948. They have three children: George (Sharron) Williams, Mary (Jim) Dahlberg, and Carl (Pam) Williams. Survivors also include 7 grandsons, 1 great grandson and 6 great granddaughters. The Williams have resided in Oklahoma City since 2003. He was active in Rossville Methodist, Delia Presbyterian, Rolling Hills Christian and Cherokee Hills Christian Churches. Visitation and viewing will be Saturday, April 27 from 9-10 AM at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, KS 66608. Services will be at 10:00AM followed by graveside services at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Grove, Kansas at Noon. To leave a message for Ira's family, please visit www.ParkerPriceFH.com. | |
| 10875 |  | Obituary- Williams, John 1 John Williams John O. Williams, 72, Wamego, died Monday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Jan. 8 and underwent abdominal surgery Jan. 19. He was born Sept. 10, 1900, at Kansas City, Kan., and spent most of his life in Kansas City, Kan., before he moved to Delia in 1963. He moved to Wamego nine months ago. He was a truck driver before he retired. He was married to Myrtle Hale June 9, 1927, at Kansas City, Kan. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Benton W. Williams, Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Janise Stenger, Wamego, and Mrs. Marguerite Green, Richmond, Mo.; a brother, Edward Williams, Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hale, Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Clara Hogeland, Overland Park; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Graveside services will be at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at Highland Park Cemetery at Kansas City, Kan. A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. ---- John O. Williams John O. Williams, 72, Wamego, died January 29 in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted January 8. He underwent abdominal surgery January 19. He was born September 10, 1900, in Kansas City, Ks. On June 9, 1927, he married Myrtle Hale in Kansas City, Ks. They lived in Kansas City, Ks. until 1963 when they moved to Delia. Nine months ago, they moved to Wamego. Mr. Williams was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle, of the home; one son, Benton O. Williams, Kansas City, Ks.; two daughters, Mrs. Janise Stenger, Wamego, and Mrs. Marguerite Green, Richmond, Mo.; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Williams, Kansas City, Ks.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hale, Kansas City, Ks., and Mrs. Clara Hogeland, Overland Park. A wake service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the Verschelden Chapel. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Graveside services will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Ks., at 1:15 p.m. Thursday. | |
| 10876 |  | Obituary- Williams, Lucy Mrs. D.A. Williams Passed Away Friday Mrs. D.A. Williams died at her home last Friday at the advanced age of 86 years, her last illness dating from about eight weeks back. Altho never very strong, Mrs. Williams lived to her advanced age thru the loving care of her daughter, Ella, who has been very devoted to her. The funeral was held Monday. After a short service at the home the remains were taken to the Prairie Home cemetery for interment. She is survived by two sons, C.D. Williams of Silver Lake, Ira Williams of Topeka and two daughters, Mrs. S.J. Wood, of near Delia and Mrs. Kincaid, of Topeka. [From 7 Dec 1918] | |
| 10877 |  | Obituary- Williams, Marguerite L. Marguerite L. Williams Marguerite L. Williams had her heavenly homecoming on September 1, 2022. She was born September 3,1925 in Ottawa, Kansas. She was born to Daisy and Albert Hedrick and had an older half – brother , William Homan. She graduated from Kansas University in 1946 and started teaching school in a one room school in Wakefield, Kansas. She married Ira Williams in 1948. After his graduation from K – State, they relocated to Rossville. They had three children: George (Sharron) Williams, Mary (Jim) Dahlberg, and Carl (Pam) Williams. Survivors also include 7 grandsons, 1 great grandson, and 6 great granddaughters. Marguerite taught mostly music in both grade schools and high schools. She taught private piano lessons to many, many children and adults. She resided in Oklahoma City since 2003. She was active in Rossville Methodist, Delia Presbyterian, Rolling Hills Christian, Cherokee Hills Christian OKC and Crossings OKC Churches. Memorial donations in her name may be made out to FOR A (Friends of Recovery Association) Topeka Oxford Houses, 1100 SW Wanamaker Drive, Suite 5, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Family will greet friends on Saturday, September, 10, 2022, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Parker Price Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 10:00 am. Graveside will be held at 11:30 am at Walnut Hill Cemetery (Grove). To leave a message for the family, please visit www.parkerpricefh.com. | |
| 10878 |  | Obituary- Williams, Victoria Victoria “Tori” Brennan-Williams GARDNER- Victoria Lee Brennan-Williams, 34, Gardner KS, died Tues., June 22, 2010. She was born August 16, 1975 in Topeka, the daughter of Patricia Saracyewski and Arthur Brennan. She married Peter Williams on July 16, 2002. Tori was employed by the Lansing Correctional Facility. Survivors include her husband, Peter Williams, Gardner; mother Patricia Saracyweski, Topeka; father and step-mother, Arthur and Sandra K. Brennan, Topeka; two step-daughters, Brandy Williams and Kira Williams; and a granddaughter. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Fri. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka KS 66614 where a prayer service will be at 6 p.m. That will be followed by a Service of Remembrance. Due to construction, please approach the funeral home from 21st on Urish Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Sat. at Mater Dei Assumption Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Because of Tori’s love of bassett hounds, memorial contributions are suggested to Bassetts R Us Retirement Ranch sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 10879 |  | Obituary- Williamson, Lorene Lorene G. Williamson LAFAYETTE, Calif. — No memorial services are planned for Lorene G. Tolin Williamson, 79, Lafayette, who died Monday, Aug. 2, 1993, at her home. She was born Sept. 8, 1913, in Soldier, Kan., the daughter of George E. and Mayme E. Cox Tolin. Her husband, W.D. Williamson, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Burnham, Ross, Calif., Geraldine McLaughlin, Orinda, Calif., two sisters, Vivian Parr, Rossville, Kan., and Ferne Morse, Topeka, Kan.; two brothers, Gerald Tolin and Joyce Tolin, both of Topeka; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Cremation is planned and inurnment is pending. Hull’s Walnut Creek Chapel of Walnut Creek, Calif., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10880 |  | Obituary- Willingham, Nathaniel N. Ray Willingham Services will be at 10 a m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Nathaniel Ray Willingham, 63, Topeka, who died Sunday, July 3, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 3, 1931, in Tom Bean, Texas. He spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was married to Vena M. Rogers on May 29, 1954. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Don Willingham, Topeka; two daughters, Kathy Kidwell and Brenda McAbee, both in Topeka; a brother, Tom Bush, formerly of Rossville; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Willingham will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. | |
| 10881 |  | Obituary- Willis, Jim Feb. 1946- The body of Jim Willis, 72, was found in Cross Creek about 4 p.m. Sunday just south of the city limits. He had been missing since the previous Monday. It was not known whether he deliberately drowned or whether he stumbled over a leaning hog fence on the upper bank. | |
| 10882 |  | Obituary- Willits, Donald Donald L. “Jack” Willits Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church in McLouth for Donald L. “Jack” Willits, 68, Lawrence. He died Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at a Lawrence hospital. Mr. Willits worked for Poehler Mercantile for one year and then worked at National Alfalfa Milling and Dehydrating Company several years before and after the Korean War. He later worked for FMC from 1963 until he retired May 1, 1996. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was born June 20, 1929, in McLouth the son of John Franklin and Dorothy May Martin Willits. He attended McLouth schools and graduated from McLouth High School in 1947. Mr. Willits was a member of Alford-Clark Post No. 852 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the M-Kan Family Chapter. He was married to Barbara Jo Ambler on July 9, 1956. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Dean A. Willits, McLouth, John Willits, Lawrence, and Donald A. Bahnmaier, Perry; two daughters, Cheryl Spencer and Kimberly O’Bryon, both of Lawrence; his mother, Dorothy Willits, McLouth; three brothers, Allan Willits and Kenneth Willits, both of McLouth, and Donald E. Willits, Rossville; a sister, Shirley Thiry, Lawrence; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Willits was preceded in death by a son, Shannon Russell Willits, in 1977. Burial was in McLouth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church in McLouth and sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence. | |
| 10883 |  | Obituary- Willits, Dorothy Dorothy M. Willits Dorothy May Willits, 90, McLouth, died Saturday, May 13, 2000 at a Lawrence retirement home. She was born March 29,1910, in McLouth, to Michael and Emily Lobb Martin, and spent most of her life in the McLouth community. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Senior Citizens in McLouth and a 50-year member of the Daylight. Circle Club in McLouth. She married John Franklin Willits August 28,1928, in Platte City, MO. He died October 22,1986. A son, Jack Willits, died July 9,1997. Two grandchildren and a great-grandchild also preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Allan Willits and Kenneth Willits, both in McLouth, and Don Willits, Rossville; a daughter, Shirley Thiry, Lawrence; two sisters, Hazel Yost and Virginia Hermann, both in Perry; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren, and a great- great-grandchild. Relatives and friends will meet at Barnett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday (this evening). Her service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in McLouth. Burial will be in the McLouth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in McLouth 66054. | |
| 10884 |  | Obituary- Willming, Carol Carol L. Willming, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at a Rossville care facility. She was born April 4, 1937 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Carl Lee and Opal (Congrove) Peak. Carol graduated from Atchison High School. She had resided in Topeka since 1971. She was employed by Capital City Bank for 7 years before retiring. Carol married Robert Eugene Willming on November 10, 1957 in Atchison, Kansas. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2001. Survivors include children, Jeffrey Wayne Willming of Knob Noster, Missouri, Deborah Jean Woodruff of Topeka, Patricia Elaine Housewright of St. Louis, Missouri, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and her two sisters, Alice Hatfield of New York and Jean Walberg of Illinois. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the March of Dimes, 4060 Indian Creek Pkwy., Overland Park, Kansas 66207. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family. | |
| 10885 |  | Obituary- Wilsey, Merton CARD OF THANKS - Please accept my thanks for the acts of thoughtfulness and expressions of sympathy to me over the loss of my father, Merton D. Wilsey, and for the floral offerings from friends. Francis E. (Pete) Wilsey Mrs. Zelma Younger, of Long Beach, Calif., spent Tuesday night and Wednesday here with her brother, Pete Wilsey. She was called to Topeka by the death of their father, Mr. Merton Wilsey last week. | |
| 10886 |  | Obituary- Wilshire, Henry Henry Wilshire Henry Wilshire, a former resident of this community, who has made his home at the S.B.A. Home and Hospital at Topeka, for some time, passed away there Friday and was buried Saturday in the S.B.A. burial ground. | |
| 10887 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Andrew Death of Andy Wilson. Mr. Andrew Wilson, known at one time throughout the state as the cattle king of Kansas, died last Sunday morning at 4 o'clock, from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy at his home in North Topeka. From 1869 until very recently Mr. Wilson has lived on his cattle ranch three miles south of Rossville, consequently he is well known to our citizens. The ranch embraced 6,000 acres of land and was one of the most extensive and perfect stock ranches in the state. Andy Wilson has probably handled as many cattle, transacted as much business and counted as much money in his career as any one man in our fair, young commonwealth. Mr. Wilson was a great Democrat and in 1876 gave the largest barbecue every held in the state at his farm near this city. Since that time he has met with many reverses and his splendid farm was sacrificed to satisfy creditors. He was forty-five years old at the time of departing this life and leaves a wife and six children. From Rossville newspaper 1885-01-30 | |
| 10888 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Catherine Mrs. Cathy Mae Wilson Mrs. Cathy Mae Wilson, 35, Rossville, died Friday, Oct. 20, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. She had a brief illness. Cause of death was unavailable Saturday. She was born July 13, 1954, at Tampa, Fla, the daughter of Oscar T. and Doris L. Linford Milton. Mrs. Wilson graduated from Marysville High School in 1972 at Marysville, Calif., where she also attended Yuba College. She was a homemaker and had lived at Hurst, Texas, before moving to Rossville five years ago. Mrs. Wilson was a Jehovah Witness Pioneer. She married J. Scott Wilson June 15, 1985, at Woodland, Calif. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Michael S. Norman, Topeka; a daughter, Misty R. Norman; her parents, Oscar T. and Doris L. Milton, Rio Oso, Calif.; a sister, Karen Wilson, Lancaster, Calif.; and a grandmother, Gladys Milton of Mims, Fla. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1401 N. Harrison, Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Mrs. Wilson will lie in state from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, Rossville, 66533, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 10889 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Freeda Freeda Marie James Wilson Freeda Marie James Wilson, 77, Topeka, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at a Topeka hospital. She was i born Dec. 3, 1925, in Topeka, the daughter of George and Louise Witchcraft James. She was a graduate of Seaman High School, and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. She lived in Topeka all her life. She married Domenic “Don" Vega on April 17, 1944, in Topeka. She married Leonard Wilson on Dec. 2, i1964. in Topeka. They both preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Jackson, Topeka, and Amy Cicci-Wadl, Cincinnati: a son, Jim Vega. Topeka; two stepdaughters, Midge Staimaker, El Paso, Texas, and Marilyn Holloway, Topeka; two stepsons, Jim Wilson, Lebanon, Mo., and Dick Wilson, Topeka; two sisters, Midge Lewis and La Ferry Greene, both of Topeka; a brother, George James, Augusta; eight grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the First Southern Baptist Church in Topeka. Mrs. Wilson will lie in state from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment will be at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions to the American Heart Association may be sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. | |
| 10890 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Helen Helen Jeanette “Mes kwob no kwe” Wilson, 81, of Delia, KS passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born September 7, 1936 in Mayetta, the daughter of George Henry and Helen Cynthia (Claybear) Williams. Helen was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. She married Robert Wilson; he preceded her in death on August 3, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 6 sisters and 1 brother. Survivors include 5 daughters, Lisa Aitkens, Mary Thomas, Cindy Thomas, Roberta Thomas and Charlene Wilson; a son, Robert Wilson, Jr. and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private family services will be at a later date. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10891 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Herman Pallbearers for Services Casket bearers for the Herman Wilson funeral service Monday, October 1, were Wilbur Tomson, Jewett Wahwassuck, Benny Catron, Jim Simecka, Joe Floersch and Don D. Horak. Herman W. Wilson DELIA-- Herman W. Wilson, 79, Delia, died Thursday at a Topeka nursing home. He was born Sept. 10, 1900, at Montreal, Mo., the son of Charles and Dollie Blankenship Wilson, and lived in Delia most of his life. Mr. Wilson was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Montreal, Mo. He was married to Mille A. Kolbek April 19, 1933, at Holton. She survives. A son, Snode Wilson, died in 1967. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Faye Haase, Odessa, Wash.; a son, Robert Wilson, Delia; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Scheidegger, Holton; a brother Milze Wilson, Mayetta; 11 grandchildren; six step grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services are pending at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Wilson services DELIA -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Herman W. Wilson, 79, Delia, who died Thursday at a Topeka nursing home. He was married to Millie A. Kolbeck April 19, 1933, at Holton. She survives. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. | |
| 10892 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Infant The little eight-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wilson died suddenly last week at its home in Topeka. The father, who was stationed with the Air Force in Japan arrived home for the funeral held Wednesday afternoon in Topeka. Mrs. Wilson is the daughter of Mr. Ernest Tschantz of Rossville. Funeral services for the Wilson baby were postponed from Wednesday to Friday last week because of the delay in the father's return from overseas. | |
| 10893 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Leonard Leonard Wilson Leonard J. Wilson, 90, Topeka, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at a Topeka care center. Mr. Wilson farmed in the Auburn area from 1947 to 2000. He also was a custom harvester during 1945 and 1946 and was a self-employed truck driver. He also had worked for Capitol City Concrete. He was born July 7,1912, at Topeka, the son of James A. and Bertha Mae Cartmill Wilson. He had lived in Topeka his entire life. Mr. Wilson was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. He married Blanche Coon in 1937 in Topeka. They were divorced. He married Violet Neeley in 1945 in Topeka. They were divorced. He married Freeda Marie James on Dec. 2,1964, in Topeka. She survives. Survivors also include two sons, Jim Wilson, Lebanon, Mo., and Dick Wilson, Topeka; two daughters, Midge Stalnaker, El Paso, Texas, and Marilyn Holloway, Topeka; a stepson, Jim Vega, Topeka; two stepdaughters, Kathy Jackson, Topeka, and Amy Wadi, Cincinnati; a brother, Ralph Wilson, Topeka; a sister, Rosie Read, Topeka; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Southern Baptist Church, Topeka. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wilson will lie in state from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, sent in care of Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, 66608. | |
| 10894 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Mattie Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Herron and Miss Bernice Herron drove to Manhattan Tuesday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. Herron's sister, Mrs. W.B. Wilson, who passed away Saturday night. | |
| 10895 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Millie 1 MILLIE A, WILSON Services were at 10 a.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Mrs. Millie A. Wilson, 86, Delia. She died Tuesday, August 6, 1985, at a Topeka hospital. She was born November 11, 1898, at Rossville, the daughter of John and Jenovfa Glabaone Kolbek. She spent her life in the Delia community. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. She was married to Herman Wilson April 19, 1933, at Holton. He died September, 27,1979. Survivors include a son, Robert H. Wilson, Delia; a sister, Mary Lundin, Delia, three brothers, Pete Kolbek, John Kolbek and Charlie Kolbek, all of Delia; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Delia Cemetery. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Contributions may be made to the Millie Wilson Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives, and sent in care of the funeral home. Casket bearers were Robert Beougher, Joe Floersch, Ralph Lundin, Wilbur Tomson, Charles Keller, and Joe Macha. | |
| 10896 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Millie 2 Mrs. Millie A. Wilson Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Mrs. Millie A. Wilson, 86, Delia. She died Tuesday, Aug. 6, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1898, at Rossville, the daughter of John and Jenovfa Glabaone Kolbek. She spent her life in the Delia community. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. She was married to Herman Wilson April 19, 1933, at Holton. He died Sept. 27, 1979. Survivors include a son, Robert H. Wilson, Delia; a sister, Mary Lundin, Delia; three brothers, Pete Kolbek, John Kolbek and Charlie Kolbek, all of Delia; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson will lie in state after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Contributions may be made to the Millie Wilson Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 10897 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Myrel Wilson Mrs. Myrel Jane Wilson, 88, Topeka, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, at a Rossville nursing home after a long illness. She was born Aug. 31, 1896, at Circleville, the daughter of Loren M. and Lula Davis Elliott. She lived in Topeka since 1926. Mrs. Wilson was a member of First Congregational Church and Blue Goose Women’s Auxiliary, both at Topeka. She was married to Allen F. Wilson Jan. 28, 1915, at Holton. He died in 1955. Survivors include a niece, Marilyn Eakin, Delia. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mount Hope Cemetery. Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Manor, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 10898 |  | Obituary- Wilson, O'Neil ‘Smokey’ Wilson O’Neil James “Smokey” Wilson, 43, Route 2, Mayetta, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Tuesday. He had an abdominal ailment. He was born Dec. 20, 1933, at Silver Lake. He was a farm laborer and had lived in Mayetta about 20 years. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Delia. He was married Aug. 23,1957, to Mable C. Smith at Emporia. She survives, at the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Leslee Wilson of the home; his mother, Mrs. Frannie Bradley, Saginaw, Mich.; three brothers, Ernest Bradley, Jimmie Bradley and Luther C. Bradley, all of Sagninaw; two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Hysten, 4209 Virginia Court, and Carrie May Bradley, Saginaw. Services will at 2 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. | |
| 10899 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Preston Preston J. Wilson, 32, Gardner, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Gardner. He was born April 13, 1989, in Metairie, LA, the son of Annette Wilson. He spent his preschool years in Kenner, Louisiana, early elementary years in Oakland, California, then Junior High School and High School in San Leandro, California. Preston was a huge Raiders fan and had an opportunity to meet the team and obtain autographs. Preston was seen as a musically gifted young boy. He demonstrated his talent in many orchestras throughout school, playing the violin then later teaching himself to play the keyboard and lead guitar. Preston studied martial arts for eight years and earned Red Belt Instructor Level at West Wind Schools in Berkeley, California. Preston studied computer science at Southern New Hampshire University. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2007 until 2012, being Honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Preston served three tours of duty in Afghanistan. After his military service, he came to Kansas to attend Washburn University and study Physics, with the goal of becoming a physics teacher. Preston was a software developer for Torch AI. He was an author and had published a book, “Beautiful Inside: Looking Within Ourselves to Solve Science’s Greatest Mysteries.” While attending Washburn, he met and married Anna Nadeau on July 2, 2014. To this union, two children were born, Talulah (7) and Tuleo (4). Anna, Talulah, and Tuleo survive of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Annette Wilson; five brothers, Robert Ellis, Dwayne Ellis, James Smothers, Miles Morton, and Marcus Morton; a sister, Kelly Osinowo; grandfather, Thomas Wilson. A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Preston Wilson Family Fund and checks made payable to Anna Wilson and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave an online condolence, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10900 |  | Obituary- Wilson, Richard Richard E. "Dick" Wilson, 66, of Topeka, died October 15, 2014 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 10,1948 the son of Leonard and Violet (Neeley) Wilson. In 1966 he graduated from Rossville High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. Dick was a machine operator for Hallmark Cards for 32 years. Dick enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, restoring cars especially the 1971 Oldsmobile he was currently working on, and watching football. He was a Black Belt in Karate. Dick married Joyce M. Curran in Topeka in June of 1973. She survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Nicole (Scott) Lyons of Shoreline, WA, three grandsons, Lucas, Hudson and Mason, his step father Glenn Hause, a brother, Jim (Jeanni) Wilson, six sisters, Marilyn Holloway, Glenda (Bob) Backerman, Wanda (Ralph) Knight, Lori (Brian) McCann, Julie (Wade) McNorton, Midge Stalnaker, two step-sisters, Kathy Jackon and Amy Wadi, and a step-brother, James Vega. He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Hause, his father, Leonard Wilson, and step-mother Freda Wilson. A memorial visitation will be held at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home after 4:00 on Monday, with a parish rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church at 8th & Jackson, on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Midland Care, SCARS-Second Chance Animal Refuge Society or the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Brennan- Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. |
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