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| 10951 |  | Obituary- Wolverton, Percy 1 Percy Wolverton Services were at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary in Topeka for Percy B. Wolverton, 79, former machinist for Trans World Airlines, who died Friday at his home in Rossville. He was born July 24, 1886, in Painesville, Ohio. Before he retired he was employed as a machinist by TransWorld Airlines. He was a member of Rossville Bible Church. During World War I Mr. Wolverton was employed by the federal government in the mechanization of the Army at Fort Robinson, Neb. During World War H with the late Chester R. Hughes of Kansas City, Mo., he invented the pre-rotating airplane landing wheels. In 1930 he sold the free wheeling invention to the studebaker Motor Corporation in South Bend, Ind. His widow, Mrs. Julia Wolverton of the home, survives. Entombment was in Mount Hope Abbey. | |
| 10952 |  | Obituary- Wolverton, Percy 2 Coffee Break By Betty Murray The death of a man like Percy Wolverton causes the freedom- loving philosophy of our American heritage to die a little. He was a man with ideas and ideals about our God-given rights. And he expressed this philosophy in a matter-of-fact way that painted a clear picture. Mr. Wolverton was not only a philosopher, he was an inventor and traveler. This idea man invented free wheeling which he sold to Studebaker corporation, and he was also co-inventor of pre-rotating airplane landing wheels. In fact, his wheel ideas were the subject of a film called “Big Ideas” which was made in New York City in 1956. He had traveled around the United States and knew of the problems of the different sections of the country. Once when I saw him on a winter day in Rossville, he related a story about a bad winter spent in Nebraska and the Dakotas and the problems in combatting the elements. His eyes twinkled as he related this memory of an experience that was terrible and dangerous at the time. I couldn’t help thinking of his philosophy about the race problem since this past week of riots and violence. He told me once that years ago when he lived in the South for a time he learned that there are “the colored folk and then there are the Niggers”. He felt this was the same as “the white folk” and the “white trash”. He said it’s the “Niggers” and the “white trash” that are causing all the trouble. Mr. Wolverton was a jolly fellow. He liked the antiques that he and his wife have collected and was interested and familiar with all the things of the past. Yet he was right up to date on world affairs and current events. I think he liked to be kidded about the small Swedish make, three-cylinder car that he drove around town. He always had a big grin whenever anyone reminded him as he had stopped on Main Street to visit that he had left his “lawn mower” running at the curb. Shawnee County folk will miss Percy Wolverton, but from time to time as life goes on they will have cause to remember some of his philosophy. People will remember for a long time not only his wheel ideas but his verbal ideals for a good life. | |
| 10953 |  | Obituary- Wonnell, Arabelle Belle Wonnell SILVER LAKE -- Arabelle "Belle" Wonnell, 97, Silver Lake, died Sunday, April 30, 2000 at a Topeka retirement center. She was born April 13, 1903, in Silver Lake, to Abraham and Maude Moser Shenk. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1922 and received a double teaching certificate. She was a telephone operator in Rossville and later was employed by Capper Publications in Topeka as a proofreader. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and XYZ Senior Citizens Club, both in Silver Lake, and was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of Order of Easter Star in Silver Lake for 40 years. She was a graduate of the Flo V. Menninger Bible Course. She was a charter member of the Grove Family, Community and Education group for 65 years and a charter member of the Grove Harvest Grange for 38 years. She served for more than 40 years on the Grove Election Board. She married David W. Wonnell on March 18, 1931, in Junction City. They lived on a farm in the Grove community north of Silver Lake for many years. He died Aug. 21, 1984. Survivors include a son, Leonard D. Wonnell, Silver Lake; a brother, Lloyd N. Shenk, Independence, Kan.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Silver Laske. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Grove. Mrs. Wonnell will lie in state after 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 10954 |  | Obituary- Wonnell, Arthur WONNELL Arthur Lewelyan, son of Joseph and Edna Wonnell, was born May 16 1899, near Fostoria, Kansas, and departed this life December 15, 1934, at his home near Grove, at the age of 35 years, 6 months and 29 days. On March 24, 1932, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Mildred Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. N Martin of Topeka. To this union two children were born, Margaret Edna and Lawrence Arthur. He is survived by his wife, two children; his father, Joseph Wonnell, two brothers, Daniel Wilson and Samuel A. Wonnell; one sister, Mrs. Florence Evermeier, beside uncles, aunts and cousins. His mother, an infant brother and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Davis preceded him in death. He was a dutiful and loving son and father, a kind and devoted husband and father, a loyal friend and neighbor. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a member of A. F. & A. M., No. 392, of Fostoria, Kansas, whose members conducted their service at the cemetery. CARD OF THANKS — We take this means of expressing sincere and heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of Arthur Wonnell. Mrs. Arthur Wonnell and Children Mr. and Mrs. David Wonnell Mr. Joseph Wonnell Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wonnell and family. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Eversmeier. | |
| 10955 |  | Obituary- Wonnell, Lawrence Lawrence Arthur “Larry” Wonnell Lawrence “Larry" Wonnell, 83, of Topeka passed away on August 24,2017 at Midland Hospice Care. Born August 19,2017, in Silver Lake, Kansas, he was the son of Arthur and Mildred (Martin) Wonnell. He was a graduate from Frankfort High School, Frankfort, Kansas in 1952. Larry married Lenora Scott on May 17, 1956. They were married for 61 years. He worked for the Topeka Police Department for 30 years as a Patrolman, K-9 officer and he retired as a Patrol Captain. He enjoyed playing golf, throwing darts, watching football, fishing, boating and camping with his family. Larry was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Lee. He is survived by his wife, two children; Douglas (Jane) Wonnell and Laurie Render, two grandsons; David and Chase Render, one sister, Margaret (Bob) Wullschleger, one brother Craig (Cheryl) Conaway and many cousins. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, August 31,2017 at Dove Cremation and Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. Topeka. There will be a light reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS, Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 SW Eveningside Dr. Topeka, KS 66614 or the Topeka Police Department K-9 unit. To share a memory or to leave a special message for Larry’s family visit www.DoveCremation.com | |
| 10956 |  | Obituary- Wood Jr., Frank E. 2 Frank E. Wood Burns To Death Frank E. Wood, Jr., Rossville, died tragically Saturday, October 4, 1980, when his 1974 Bronco burst into flames and he was unable to get out of the vehicle. According to a spokesman at the Shawnee County Sheriff's office, the call reporting the accident was first received about 9:30 p.m. Preliminary investigation. by sheriff’s deputies indicated that Wood was apparently trying to make a turn-around in a rural driveway into a field. The vehicle reportedly high-centered, and Wood began spinning his wheels, the spokesman from the Sheriff’s office said, and investigators are not certain what ignited the vehicle. Investigation into the accident is still continuing. Mr. Wood's obituary is on page 2 of today's paper. | |
| 10957 |  | Obituary- Wood Jr., Frank E. 3 Frank E. Wood Jr. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Frank E. Wood Jr., 41, Rossville. He died Saturday in a vehicle fire near Rossville. He was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Topeka. Shawnee County sheriff's department officers said Monday that they were not sure why Wood's pickup truck burst in flames north of Rossville. Mr. Wood was born July 13, 1939, at Rossville. He was married Aug. 5, 1967, at Miami, Okla., to Lucille M. Collins. She survives at home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Mr. Wood was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31, American Legion, and the Christian Church, both at Rossville. Other survivors include two sons, Richard Wood, Fort Riley, and Kevin Wood, Delia; a daughter, Melissa Wood, Delia; his mother, Mrs. Mary Wood, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Martha Rezac, Silver Lake; a stepson, William Jack Jr., Grove City, Pa.; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ramona Reasnor, and Mrs. Mary Lou Jack, both of Grove City, Pa. Mr. Wood will lie in state from 9 a.m. Tuesday until services at the funeral home, where friends may call on the family from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the U.S. [sic U.B.] Cemetery north of Rossville. --- Car fire victim from Rossville ROSSVILLE - A man who died when his vehicle caught fire near here Saturday was tentatively identified Sunday by the Shawnee County Sheriff's Department as Frank E. Wood Jr., 41, of rural Rossville. A sheriff's spokesman said although the body was burned beyond recognition, the vehicle, a 1974 Ford Bronco, was identified as Wood's. The fire occurred about 9:20 p.m. Saturday near the 8200 block of Capper Road, which is 4 1/2 miles north of Rossville. The spokesman said Wood's vehicle was off the road and apparently "high-centered" when the fire broke out. He said both fuel tanks of the Bronco had just been filled, but that the cause of the fire was still unknown. | |
| 10958 |  | Obituary- Wood, Blanch DIED At 11 o'clock last Monday morning, of measles, Blanche Wood, aged two years, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Wood. Unless similarly afflicted we can scarcely know how hard it is to lose a little child, the flower of the family, so young and innocent, the very sunshine of their existence, and our readers will united with us in expressing condolence with the bereaved family. [From the Carpenter's Kansas Lyre, Friday, April 3, 1885] | |
| 10959 |  | Obituary- Wood, Charles CHARLES S. WOOD Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Baptist Church at Silver Lake for Charles S. Wood, 83, Rossville, who died Friday, September 9, 1977, in a St. Marys rest home where he had been more than two years. He was born June 26, 1894, at-Silver Lake and spent most of his life in the Silver Lake and Rossville communities. Mr. Wood was a mechanic before he retired in 1955. He had worked for the Topeka Supply Depot and at the Mahon Service Station at Silver Lake. He also had been employed by Minor Oil in Silver Lake as a truck driver. Survivors include two brothers, Ira Wood, Topeka, and Byron Wood, Denver, Colo.; and a sister, Mrs. Clara Mack, Hinkley, Calif. Burial was in Silver Lake Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers were all nephews, Stephen Wood, Bob Foster, Stanley Smith, Jim Jones, Lester Lutz, Roy Corber. | |
| 10960 |  | Obituary- Wood, Floye 2 Wood Services were Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Mrs. Floye Ethel Wood, 86, Silver Lake. She died Friday, May 20, at a Topeka hospital. She was born December 10, 1896, at Delia, the daughter of John and Harriet DeBoard Murrow. She lived in Shawnee and Jackson counties all her life. Mrs. Wood was an interior decorator for several companies in Topeka. She was a former member of Northland Christian Church and member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 58, both at Topeka. She also was a member of First Baptist Church and Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of Eastern Star, both at Silver Lake. She was married to Ira A. Wood April 6, 1915, at Adrian. He died June 10, 1978. She was preceded in death by two sons, Murel Wood and Wayne Wood. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Garnett Lutz and Mrs. Marjorie Chasier DeBacker, both of Silver Lake, Mrs. Harriett Jones and Mrs. Sally Smith, both of Topeka, Mrs. Vicki Foster, Olathe, and Mrs. Eva Stout, Spring Hill, Florida; a son, Stephen Wood, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Nellie West, Stanton, California; 21 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and two great-great¬grandchildren. Burial was to be in Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Silver Lake, 66539, or Northland Christian Church, 3102 N. Topeka Ave., Topeka, 66617. | |
| 10961 |  | Obituary- Wood, Frank E. 1 Frank E. Wood Frank E. Wood, 84, Rossville, died Saturday night in a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient about two weeks. He was born Nov. 21, 1892, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He served 18 months in France and Germany in the Army with Company D of the 89th Division during World War I. He was a farmer before he retired. He was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville and Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, at Delia. He also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was married to Mary Lillard Sept. 4, 1928, at Holton. She survives. A daughter, Ruth-Ellen Wood, died in 1930. Other survivors include a son, Frank E. Wood Jr., Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Rezac, Silver Lake; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Rezac, Emmett; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Heart Association. | |
| 10962 |  | Obituary- Wood, Frank E. 2 Frank E. Wood Frank E. Wood, 84, Rossville, died Saturday night, February 26, 1977 in a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient about two weeks. He was born November 21, 1892, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He served 18 months in France and Germany in the Army with Company D of the 89th Division during World War I. He was a farmer before he retired. He was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville and Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, at Delia. He also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was married to Mary Lillard on September 4, 1928, at Holton. She survives. A daughter, Ruth Ellen Wood, died in 1930. Other survivors include a son, Frank E. Wood Jr., Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Rezac, Silver Lake; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Rezac, Emmett; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers are Ben Reser, Lyndon; Harold Reser, Berryton; Robert Reser, Tecumseh; Randall Reser, Topeka; Melford Reser, Silver Lake; Don Reser, Overbrook. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Heart Association. | |
| 10963 |  | Obituary- Wood, Ira 1 IRA A. WOOD Ira A. Wood, 87, Topeka, died Saturday, June 10, 1978, in a Topeka convalescent center where he had been a resident about 18 months. He was born December 14, 1890, in Silver Lake and spent most of his life in Shawnee and Jackson counties. He had been a farmer and had worked at the Morrell packing plant and at the Topeka Supply Depot. He was a member of Northland Christian Church, Aerie No. 58 of the Eagles Lodge and the IOOF Lodge. He was married to Floy E. Murrow April 6, 1915, near Delia. She survives. Other survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Garnett Lutz and Mrs. Marjorie Cashier, both of Silver Lake, Mrs. Terry Jones, Wichita, Mrs. Vicki Foster, Olathe, Mrs. Sally Smith, Topeka, and Mrs. Eva Gonzales, Tampa, Fla.; a son, Stephen Wood, Lower Silver Lake Road; a sister, Mrs. Clara Mack, Los Angeles; a brother, Byron Wood, Denver; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday (today), June 13 at the chapel at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery in Jackson County. | |
| 10964 |  | Obituary- Wood, Ira 2 Ira A. Wood Ira A. Wood, 87,1433 N. Central, died Saturday in a Topeka convalescent center where he had been a resident about 18 months. He was born Dec. 14, 1890, in Silver Lake and spent most of his life in Shawnee and Jackson counties. He had been a farmer and had worked at the Morrell packing plant and at the Topeka Supply Depot. He was a member of Northland Christian Church, Aerie No. 58 of the Eagles Lodge, and the IOOF Lodge. He was married to Floy E. Murrow April 6,1915, near Delia. She survives. Other survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Garnett Lutz and Mrs. Marjorie Cashier, both of Silver Lake, Mrs. Terry Jones, Wichita, Mrs. Vicki Foster, Olathe, Mrs. Sally Smith, Topeka, and Mrs. Eva Gonzales, Tampa, Fla.; a son, Stephen Wood, 3039 Lower Silver Lake Road; a sister, Mrs. Clara Mack, Los Angeles; a brother, Byron Wood, Denver; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and a great-great- grandson. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery in Jackson County. Wood service Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Ira A. Wood, 87, 1433 N. Central, who died Saturday in a Topeka convalescent center where he had been about 18 months. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery in Jackson County. Mr. Wood will lie in state at the mortuary until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 10965 |  | Obituary- Wood, Jr., Frank E. 1 FRANK E. WOOD, JR. Frank E. Wood, Jr., 41, Rossville, died when his car burned Saturday, October 4, 1980, near his home north of Rossville. He was born July 13, 1939, to Frank E and Mary Lillard Wood, Rossville. He was married August 5, 1967, in Miami, Okla., to Lucille M. Collins. She survives at the home. Mr. Wood was employed-at Goodyear. He also ran a saw sharpening service and small engine repair shop at his home. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion at Rossville; and served with the United States Army during the Korean War. In addition to his widow, he is survived by [missing part] Riley, and Kevin Wood, Delia; a daughter, Melissa Wood, Delia; a stepson, William Jack, Grove City, Pa.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ramona Reasnor, and Mrs. Mary Lou Jack, both of Grove City, Pa.; his mother, Mrs. Mary Wood, Rossville; and a sister, Mrs. Martha Rezac, Silver Lake. Mr. Wood will lie in state from 9:00 Tuesday morning until service time at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Tuesday (this evening) at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in the U.B. Cemetery, Rossville, following military graveside services by Jimmie Lillard Post 31, Rossville. Casket bearers are David Rezac, Donald Collins, Roger Collins, Danny Collins, Michael Alberty and William Alberty. The family has suggested a memorial fund to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 10966 |  | Obituary- Wood, Lucille 1 Lucille M. Wood HOLTON — Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Mercer Funeral Home here for Lucille M. Wood, 77, Holton, who died Sunday, April 23, 1995, at a hospital here. She was born Aug. 2,1917, in Welch, Okla., the daughter of Dewey and Gussie Bradbury Collins. She was a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. She lived in Rossville before she moved to Holton in 1984. She was married to William Thomas Jack. They were divorced. She later was married to Frank Wood Jr. He died Oct. 4, 1980. Survivors include two daughters, Ramona Reznor, Grove City, Pa., and May Lou Rodgers, Sharpsville, Pa.; a son, William Thomas "Tom" Jack, Volant, Pa.; four sisters, Wauneta Robertson and Betty Vickrey, both in Topeka, Glenda Stenger, Holton, and Belva Miffleton, Schertz, Texas; five brothers, Cleo H. Collins, Afton, Okla., Joe Collins and Don Collins, both in Holton, George Collins, Los Angeles, and Truman Collins, Olathe; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the United Brethren Cemetery southwest of Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holton Hospital building fund and sent in care of Kansas State Bank in Holton, 66436. | |
| 10967 |  | Obituary- Wood, Lucille 2 Lucille M. Wood HOLTON — Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home here for Lucille M. Wood, 77, Holton, who died Sunday, April 23, 1995, at a hospital here. She was born Aug. 2, 1917, in Welch, Okla., the daughter of Dewey and GuSsie Bradbury Collins. She was a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. She lived in Rossville before she moved to the Holton community in 1984. She was married to William Thomas Jack, they were divorced. She later was married to Frank Wood Jr. He died Oct: 4, 1980. . Survivors include two daughters, Ramona Reznor, Grove City, Pa., and Mgy, Lou Rodger, Sharpsville, Pa.; a son, William Thomas “Tom” Jack, Volant, Pa.; four sisters, Wauneta Robertson and Betty Vickery, both in Topeka, Glenda Stenger, Holton, and Belva Miffleton, Schertz, Texas; five brothers, Cleo H. Collins, Afton, Okla., Joe Collins and Don Collins, both in Holton, George Collins, Los Angeles, and Truman Collins, Olathe; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Joy Franklin Cemetery southwest of Delia. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holton Hospital building fund and sent in care of Kansas State Bank in Holton, 66436. | |
| 10968 |  | Obituary- Wood, Mary 1 Mrs. Mary J. Wood ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Mary J. Wood, 79, Rossville, died Saturday, April 11, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mrs. Wood taught at Twin Rose School north of Rossville from 1942 to 1946. She was born Feb. 2, 1908, at To-peka, the daughter of Rufus A. and Nellie M. Martin Lillard. She lived at Rossville all her life. Mrs. Wood was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville. She was married to Frank E. Wood Sept. 4, 1928, at Holton. He died Feb. 26, 1977. An infant daughter, Ruth Ellen Wood, died in 1930 and a son, Frank E. Wood Jr., died Oct. 4, 1980. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Martha Rezac, Silver Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Bagby and Mrs. Phyllis Graves, both of Rossville; two brothers, Glendon Lillard and Henry Lillard, both of Rossville; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Wood will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home where the family will meet with friends from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. MARY J. WOOD Mrs. Mary J. Wood, 79, Rossville, died Saturday, April 11, 1987, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mrs. Wood taught at Twin Rose School north of Rossville from 1942 to 1946. She was born February 2, 1908, at Topeka, the daughter of Rufus A. and Nellie M. Martin Lillard. She lived at Rossville all her life. Mrs. Wood was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville. She was married to Frank E. Wood September 4, 1928, at Holton. He died February 26, 1977. An infant daughter, Ruth Ellen Wood, died in 1930 and a son, Frank E. Wood Jr., died October 4, 1980. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Martha Rezac, Silver Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Bagby and Mrs. Phyllis Graves, both of Rossville; two brothers, Glendon Lillard and Henry Lillard, both of Rossville; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7:30 until 8:30 Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. | |
| 10969 |  | Obituary- Wood, Mary 2 Wood Mrs. Mary J. Wood, 79, Rossville, died Saturday, April 11, 1987, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mrs. Wood taught at Twin Rose School north of Rossville from 1942 to 1946. She was born Feb. 2, 1908, at Topeka, the daughter of Rufus A. and Nellie M. Martin Lillard. She lived at Rossville all her life. Mrs. Wood was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville. She was married to Frank E. Wood Sept. 4, 1928, at Holton. He died Feb. 26, 1977. An infant daughter, Ruth Ellen Wood, died in 1930 and a son, Frank E. Wood Jr., died Oct. 4, 1980. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Martha Rezac, Silver Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Bagby and Mrs. Phyllis Graves, both of Rossville; two brothers, Glendon Lillard and Henry Lillard, both of Rossville; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were to be at 2 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was to be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. | |
| 10970 |  | Obituary- Wood, Melvin 1 Melvin Wood Melvin Richard Wood was born at Cameron, New York, May 18th, 1866, and passed away at his farm home north of Rossville, Monday, August 17th. Mr. Wood came to this state with his parents in 1881 at the age of 15 years and located with his parents north of Rossville. In 1891 he was married to Miss Margaret Ann Taylor who departed this life in 1900. There were four children born to this union. He leaves to mourn his loss two sons, Frank Wood of the home address; Riley Wood of Carbondale, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Rezac of Emmett and Mrs. Pearl Reser of Rossville; one sister, Mrs. W.H. Zickefoose of Emmett; one brother, Dennis Wood of Topeka; two stepbrothers, George Wood of Topeka, and Emmett Wood, Guthrie, Okla.; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon conducted by the Rev. H.E. Straw. Music was furnished by Mrs. Arthur Wallerstedt, Mrs. C.E. Gresser, Mrs. E.G. Griswold and Mrs. Margaret Witter with Miss Lucille Griswold as pianist. The pallbearers were Frank Schraeder, Frank Page, Hudson McCollough, Emil Kovar and Tom Smatla. Interment was in the Rossville cemetery. [Aug 1936] -- Mr. and Mrs. Will Zickefoose of Emmett, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Franz of Delia were among the many out-of-town folk in Rossville, Wednesday to attend the Mel Wood funeral. [20 Aug 1936] | |
| 10971 |  | Obituary- Wood, Melvin 2 Mrs. Marion Lasswell and daughter, Letha, of Topeka, were in Rossville, Wednesday, to attend the funeral of Mel Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Miller and children of Delia were here Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mel Wood. Mr. and Mrs. George Kovar and son of Kansas City were in Rossville, Wednesday, to attend the funeral of her uncle, Mel Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Warner Rogers and baby of the Dover neighborhood, were in Rossville Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mel Wood. | |
| 10972 |  | Obituary- Wood, Richard 1 Obituary Richard Wood was born at Ross, Herefordshire, England, Oct. 17, 1831. When ten years of age he came with his parents to the United States, settling at Cameron, Steuben Co., N.Y. When 27 years of age he was married to Hannah J. Card. Four children were born to this union, George, August, Frank, and Emmett, two of whom, George and Emmett, survive his death. His first wife died 32 years ago in New York state. After her death Mr. Wood came to Rossville and later was married to Mrs. Silvia A. Wood, who was then the mother of Dennis, Melvin and Lizzie Wood. To this last marriage one child was born, Josie, now Mrs. Wm. Reser. Richard Wood settled on the farm owned by him north of town 29 years ago and lived there continuously until his death. He died April 5, 1910, from a stroke of paralysis, aged 78 years, 6 months and 12 days. Mr. Wood was one of the fine old gentlemen of this vicinity. He was admired and beloved by all who knew him for his pleasant and kindly disposition and upright life. He kept one of the neatest farms in his neighborhood and was always precise, methodical and energetic in his work. He [continued] | |
| 10973 |  | Obituary- Wood, Richard 2 He practiced the golden rule in his dealing with others and his life was a model of true christian citizenship. Mr. Wood was a great friend of the local newspaper. Once each year he called at the office and with his face beaming with good nature would pay his subscription and tell the editor what a good paper he was making and how much it was appreciated. And then with good wishes for our success he would depart. Each year his steps have grown more feeble and last January it was necessary to assist him into the office and we knew that his work on earth was almost done--that he was even then entering the shadows of the valley of death. He had passed on to a rich reward and while relatives and friends mourn his going, there is solace in the knowledge that all is well with him. Mr. Wood was a member of the Baptist Church. His funeral was held Thursday afternoon, April 7th, from the U.B. Church near his farm and was conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson of Topeka. A large concourse of neighbors and friends gathered to pay the last tribute of respect and extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives. The interment took place in the Rossville City cemetery. | |
| 10974 |  | Obituary- Wood, Riley RILEY A. WOOD Riley A. Wood, 79, Beatty, Nev., died Saturday, January 17, 1976 at a hospital. He apparently had a heart attack. He was born March 22, 1896, at Rossville, Ks. He was married to Gladys Eversole in 1920 at Rossville. She survives. A son, David Wood, died in 1974. Survivors, besides his widow, include three sons, Robert Wood, Sandpoint, Ida.; James Wood, Samuels, Ida., and Douglas Wood, Houston, Tex; two daughters, Mrs. Anita Johnson, Beatty, Nev.; and Mrs. Virginia Franzen, Biloxi, Miss.; a brother, Frank Wood, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Rezac, St. Marys; 23 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, January 24, at Blythe, Calif., with burial in a Quartzsite, Ariz., cemetery. | |
| 10975 |  | Obituary- Wood, Stanley Child Crushed Under Truck Stanley Wood, 18-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wood of Samuels, Idaho, was instantly killed Wednesday, September 6, when he ran under a truck driven by his grandfather, Riley Wood. The father had gotten out at his home and the grandfather started to drive on when the accident occurred. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Wood are former Rossville residents, he being the brother of Mr. Frank Wood and Mrs. Wood is the sister of Mrs. L.P. Hartzell. | |
| 10976 |  | Obituary- Woodford, DeWitt Fall from loft fatal DeWitt C. Woodford, 76, died Monday morning at his home on Route 1, Silver Lake, from the effects of a fall from his hay loft Saturday morning. He was born January 29, 1861, at Phillip, W. Va., and came to Kansas in 1887. He had made his home in the vicinity of Silver Lake for 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Woodford; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Cochran, Route 6, North Topeka; Mrs. Lillie Price, San Bernardino, Calif.; and Mrs. Lloyd Cole, Meriden; five sons, Boyd A. Woodford, Silver Lake; Robert Woodford, Everett, Wash.; Orvel D. Woodford, Topeka; Clarence Woodford, Belvue, and Melvin Woodford, Abilene, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at 2 o’clock at Peebler’s funeral home The body lay in state at the funeral home until the funeral hour. Burial was in Prairie Home cemetery. | |
| 10977 |  | Obituary- Woodley, Donald 1 Donald Woodley Donald B. Woodley, 80, 5000 Huntoon, died Tuesday in a Topeka nursing home. He was born June 16, 1898, at Hoyt and spent many years in Topeka. He formerly lived at 838 Arter 32 years. Mr. Woodley formerly owned and operated grain elevators in western Kansas and later worked for Kansas Power and Light in Topeka before he retired in 1963. He was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church and Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, at Delia. He was married to Ethel Pointer Oct. 7.1923, at Johnson. She survives. A son. Bob Woodley, died in 1976. Other survivors include a daughter, Virginia Woodley, Topeka; a son, Donald Woodley, Portland, Ore.; and four grandsons. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. | |
| 10978 |  | Obituary- Woodley, Donald 2 Donald Woodley Donald B. Woodley, 80, 5000 Huntoon, died Tuesday in a Topeka nursing home. He was born June 16, 1898, at Hoyt and spent many years in Topeka. He formerly lived at 838 Arter for 32 years. Mr. Woodley formerly owned and operated grain elevators in western Kansas and later worked for Kansas Power and Light Company in Topeka before he retired in 1963. He was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church and Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, at Delia. He was married to Ethel Pointer Oct. 7,1923, at Johnson. She survives. A son, Bob Woodley, died in 1976. Other survivors, include a daughter, Virginia Woodley, Topeka; a son, Donald Woodley, Portland, Ore.; and four grandsons. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. WOODLEY, DONALD B. — age 80, of 5000 Huntoon, passed away July 18, 1978. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Parker-Price Chapel, Rev. Donald Hines officiating. Interment Prairie Home Cemetery. PARKER-PRICE MORTUARY | |
| 10979 |  | Obituary- Woodley, Virginia Virginia Lee Woodley Virginia Lee Woodley, 56, 1141 Glendale Drive, died Friday at a Boise, Idaho, hospital. She had cancer. She was born Sept. 4, 1924, at Syracuse, the daughter of Donald B. and Ethel A. Woodley. She was graduated from Seton School of Nursing, Colorado Springs, in 1947. Miss Woodley worked at several Vet-erans Administration hospitals before she retired from Topeka VA Medical Center on March 21,1981. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Ethel A. Woodley, 5000 Huntoon; and a brother, Don B. Woodley, Boise, Idaho. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Cloverdale Funeral Home, Boise. Burial will be in Cloverdale Memorial Park, Boise. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shawnee County Unit, American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611. | |
| 10980 |  | Obituary- Woodruff, Aaron Aaron O. Woodruff Services for Aaron 0. Woodruff, 88, 3207 Munson, who died Thursday in a nursing home after a long illness, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Born Oct. 10, 1885, in Davis County, Mo., he had lived in Delia and Valley Falls where he had a grocery before coming to Topeka in 1939. He was a representative for Investors Syndicate from 1939 to 1951 when he retired. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Elsie Haag Woodruff, of the home; a son, Devere Woodruff, Topeka; two granddaughters, and six great – grandchildren. | |
| 10981 |  | Obituary- Woodruff, Maurice Woodruff Maurice DeVere Woodruff, 69, Topeka, died Friday, Nov. 8, 1991, at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Mr. Woodruff was born April 13, 1922, in Delia, the son of Aaron Otho and Laura Christina Jensen Woodruff. He lived most of his life in the Topeka and Meriden communities. Mr. Woodruff was a farmer before his retirement. Survivors include two daughters, Carol A. Ellis, Topeka, and Mary Lou Gooderl, Hoyt; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services and interment will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Hoyt Cemetery, Hoyt. Memorial contributions may be made to the K-State Cancer Research, Center for Basic Cancer Research, Division of Biology, Akert Hall, Manhattan, Kan. 66506. Maurice DeVere Woodruff Maurice DeVere Woodruff, 69, Topeka, died Friday, Nov. 8, 1991, at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Mr. Woodruff was born April 13, 1922, in Delia, the son of Aaron Otho and Laura Christina Jensen Woodruff. He lived most of his life in the Topeka and Meriden communities. Mr. Woodruff was a farmer before his retirement. Survivors include two daughters, Carol A. Ellis, Topeka, and Mary Lou Gooderl, Hoyt; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services and interment will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Hoyt Cemetery, Hoyt. Mr. Woodruff will lie in state after 1 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the K-State Cancer Research, Center for Basic Cancer Research, Division of Biology, Akert Hall, Manhattan, Kan. 66506. | |
| 10982 |  | Obituary- Work, Albert Albert Henry Work, 75, formerly of Delia, died at his home, 1413 N. Harrison street, Topeka, Friday. He was born at Pekin Ill., and made his home near Delia about 30 years. He moved to Topeka a year ago. He is survived by his wife, a son, Albert N. Work, Delia; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth A. Raff and Mrs. Marian B. Feaker, Topeka; six grandchildren, and three brothers, Theodore Work, Bakersville, Calif.; William A. Work, South Bend, Ind.; and Fred F. Work, Warwick, N.Y. Funeral services were held at the Adrian United Brethren church northwest of Deli, at 2:30 o'clock last Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Adrian cemetery. | |
| 10983 |  | Obituary- Work, Joseph JOSEPH WORK Joseph Sidney Work, 71, died at the Methodist Home for the aged in Topeka, Sunday morning. He is survived by four children: Miss Mamie Work, Topeka; Mrs. Virginia Basquin. Scranton; Mrs. Jennie Neice, Mayetta; and Mrs. Ethel Boyd, Highland Park; and a sister, Mrs. Jessie Gilchrist. Anaconda, Mont. The body was taken to the Penwell chapel The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Trinity Methodist church. Burial was in Mount Hope cemetery. Mr. Work was known to many Rossville people having visited here at various times during the residence of Rev. H. P. Basquin, while the latter was pastor of the local Methodist church. | |
| 10984 |  | Obituary- Work, Nellie 2 Mrs. Nellie Work Mrs. Nellie Elizabeth Work, 66, died Thursday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Earl Barney, 1611 High. Her home was in Delia. She had been ill at the home of her sister for the past six weeks. Mrs. Work was born at St. Marys, February 25, 1883, and most of her life had been spent near Emmett and Delia. She married Elbert N. Work on March 31, 1915. He survives her. Besides her husband, she leaves six sisters, Mrs. F. A. Redmon of Harvard Ill., Mrs. C. T. Gaumer, Mrs. Mora E. Gideon, Mrs. Jacob Scheetz and Mrs. Earl Barney, all of Topeka and Mrs. O. J. Oleson, of West Palm Beach, Fla., two brothers, Lous Franz of Emmett and Fred L. Franz of Holton, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Delia, Sunday at 2 p.m. and burial took place in the Adrian cemetery. | |
| 10985 |  | Obituary- Workman, L. Agnes Mrs. L. Agnes Workman Mrs. L. Agnes Workman, 83, Grantville, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 1990, at a Rossville care home. She was born March 15, 1906, in Williamstown, the daughter of Sylvester and Emmaline Whitlock Webb. Mrs. Workman was a member of the Farm Bureau. She was married to Harvey W. Workman May 25, 1928, in Lawrence. They farmed in the Grantville community many years. He died Oct. 10, 1970. A son, Johnny Workman, died Sept. 22, 1947. Survivors include three sons, Harvey R. Workman, Topeka, and Dan L. Workman and William Workman, both of Grantville; a daughter, Jacqueline Hall, Grantville; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grantville Cemetery. Mrs. Workman will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. | |
| 10986 |  | Obituary- Workman, Peggy 1 In Loving Memory of Peggy Jean (Horak) Workman who passed way one year ago, on April 10, 2007 [poem] Peggy Jean (Horak) Workman Jan. 14, 1949 - Apr. 10, 2007 [Poem] You've been gone two years April 10, 2009 sadly missed every day. We love and miss you, Mom, Dad and brother Don | |
| 10987 |  | Obituary- Workman, Peggy 2 Peggy Jean Horak Workman DELIA- Peggy Jean Horak Workman, 58, of Manchester, KY. died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at her home. She was born January 14, 1949 at Delia, the daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Stum Horak. She grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia Grade School. She graduated from Rossville High School and attended Strickler Business College in Topeka. She had worked in Topeka before moving to Osage City where she worked at the Osage Manor. She and her family moved to Manchester in 1996. She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the ZCBJ Lodge. She was married to Albert William "Bill" Workman on February 2,1974 at Topeka. To this union a daughter Tammy was born. Peggy Jean is survived by her husband, Bill Workman and her daughter, Tammy Workman both of Manchester; her parents, Bennie and Sarah Horak, Silver Lake; a brother, Don Horak, Delia; and several nieces and nephews. Luneral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 16, 2007 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Czech Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Mrs. Workman will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home where family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or to the Charity of the Donor's Choice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Peggy J. Workman Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS Sister Peggy Jean Workman was born January 14, 1949 in Delia to Benjamin and Sarah Stum Horak and died April 10, 2007 in Manchester, KY. Funeral services were held April 16, with interment at Czech Moravan Cemetery, north of Rossville. Peggy married Albert W. Workman on February 2, 1994 in Topeka. She was a 50-year lodge member. Survivors include her husband, Albert; one daughter, Tammy Workman; her parents, Benjamin and Sarah Horak, and one brother, Don Horak. Christina Olejnik, Secretary | |
| 10988 |  | Obituary- Worrell, Albert Albert Worrell Manhattan - Albert Worrell, 67, of Kansas City, Mo., a retired diesel mechanic for Greyhound Bus Lines, died Friday at his home of heart failure. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Pearl Worrell of the home; a son, Lt. Col. Albert Worrell, with the United States Air Force in Norfolk, Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Delarm of the home; and three sisters, Miss Katherine Worrell, 424 MacVicar, and Mrs. Phoebe Peel, and Mrs. Lillian McCormack, both of Manhattan. Services and burial will be Monday at Manhattan. | |
| 10989 |  | Obituary- Worsley, Carrie Carrie Worsley Funeral arrangements are pending for Mrs. Carrie Worsley, 80, 1413 E. 5th. She died Monday evening in a Topeka hospital after a brief illness. Her husband, James Percy Worsley, 85, died last Thursday, Aug. 22. His funeral was Saturday. She was born April 12, 1883, at Alma and was a resident of Topeka 50 years. She is survived by two sons, Percy Ray Worsley of the home and H. Kenneth Worsley of Fort Smith, Ark.; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Ramona Senogles, and a brother, Fred Meyers, both of 1134 Monroe. The Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home will announce arrangements. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. | |
| 10990 |  | Obituary- Worsley, James James P. Worsley James Percy Worsley, 83, 1413 E. 5th, died Thursday morning at his home after an extended illness. He was born March 16, 1880, at Maple Hill and was a resident of Topeka 50 years. He was a former employee of the Gavitt Medical Co. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Carrie Worsley of the home: two sons, Percy Ray Worsley of the home and H. Kenneth Worsley of Fort Smith, Ark.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Frank Worsley of Los Angeles: and two sisters, Mrs. Constance Hubbell of Los Angeles and Mrs. Edith Burge, 1100 W. 8th. The Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10991 |  | Obituary- Worthington, Infant son A little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Worthington died about six o'clock yesterday morning of lung fever. The babe was only two months old and had been sick but a few days. [From the Rossville newspaper December 31, 1886] | |
| 10992 |  | Obituary- Worthington, James James Worthington Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Parker Mortuary for James A. Worthington, 84, Rossville, who died Saturday in a Topeka hospital. He was born March 27,1888, in Texas and lived in Wyoming before he moved to Rossville three years ago. He was a veteran of World War I. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad before he retired in 1982. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist, at Rawlins, Wyo., and the Mother Church at Boston, Mass. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both at Rawlins. His wife, Mrs. Lillie Worthington, died in 1969. A brother-in-law, L. V. Keller, Rossville, survives. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. | |
| 10993 |  | Obituary- Worthington, Lillie 1 Mrs. Lillie Worthington Rawlins, Wyo. – Service arrangements are pending for Mrs. Lillie Keller Worthington, 79, Rawlins, Wyo., a former Kansan, who died Friday in a rest home at Wheat Ridge, Colo. She was born Dec. 19, 1889, at Phillipsburg, Kan., and spent her early life in the Delia community. She lived at Rawlins, Wyo., many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Survivors include her husband, James Worthington, at home, and a twin brother, Lynn Keller, Rossville. Worthington, Lillie B. – Age 78 of Rawlins, Wyo. Died December 11. Memorial services Wednesday 2 p.m. at Delia Presbyterian Church. Private Interment will be held later at Delia Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home St. Marys Service arrangements are pending for Mrs. Lillie Keller Worthington, 79, Rawlins, Wyoming, a former Kansan, who died Friday in a rest home at Wheat Ridge, Wyo. She was born December 19, 1889, at Phillipsburg, Kan., and spent her early life in the Delia community. She lived at Rawlins, Wyoming many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ Scientist. Survivors include her husband, James Worthington, at home, and a twin brother, Lynn Keller, Rossville. | |
| 10994 |  | Obituary- Worthington, Lillie 2 Former Delia resident dies at age of 79 Mrs. Lillie (Keller) Worthington, 79, Rawlins, Wyo., a former Delia resident, died Friday in a rest home at Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Cremation was in Denver. Memorial services will be held this afternoon at 2:00 in the Presbyterian Church, Delia. A private burial service is being planned at the Delia Cemetery, with the Verschelden Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Worthington was born Dec. 19, 1889, at Phillipsburg, and spent her early life in the Delia community. She made her home many years in Rawlins. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Survivors include her husband, James Worthington, of the home; and a twin brother, Lynn Keller, Rossville. Worthington Services DELIA – Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church, here for Mrs. Lillian Keller Worthington, 79, Rawlins, Wyo., formerly of Delia, who died Friday in a rest home at Wheat Ridge, Colo. Cremation was in Denver. Private burial is planned later at Delia Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10995 |  | Obituary- Worthington, Walter W.B. Worthington Mr. Walter B. Worthington, who suffered his second stroke of paralysis last Thursday, passed away Friday night at his home on the Abe Patterson farm west of Rossville. In his passing Rossville losses one of its highly respected citizens and a mighty good farmer. Walter Bruce Worthington was born near Paoli, Indiana, December 28, 1857. Died in Rossville, Kansas, March 20, 1926, age, 68 years, 2 months and 20 days. In 1870, at the age of 13, he came to Kansas with his parents and five sisters. They stopped in Lecompton, but later settled in Medina. In 1882 he came to Rossville and has resided in this vicinity continuously since that time. In 1884 he was married to Mame Mostoller, and to this union four children were born, the only son dying in infancy. Surviving him are the widow, two sisters, Mrs. Mary McCoy of Ozawkie Kansas and Mrs. Emma Johnson, of Carols, Washington; three daughters, Blanche Gilbert of Oklahoma City, Maude Reinhardt, of Topeka, and Faye Wilder of Pauline; two granddaughters. Funeral services were held at the Rossville Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock Monday, March 22, conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson, pastor of the Potwin Presbyterian church, Topeka. Burial was in Rossville cemetery. Out-of-town friends here for the funeral were: Mrs. F.H. Watt, Mrs. J.I. Davis, Mrs. F.H. Heere, Mr. John C. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bouchey, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kitt, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bergstrom, all of Maple Hill. [From the Rossville Reporter, March 25, 1926] | |
| 10996 |  | Obituary- Wright, Ada and Wright, Kristie and Wright, Carl A very tragic accident occurred last Thursday night when a station wagon driven by Mrs. Ada Wright, 27 of Syracuse, Ks., plunged off the bridge and into Cross Creek at Rossville. There were nine people in the station wagon; two children thrown out into the water; Kristie Marie, 2 years old and Carl Wright, 4 years old were dead when found. Mrs. Wright died before reaching the hospital. The four other child-ren; Raymond, 9; Frankie, 8; LaVonna, 6 and Llewellyn, 5 suffered multiple bruises and abrasions. Also injured were Joy Hayzlett, 16, of Syracuse and Berlin Wagoner, 22, of Lakin, Kans. They were reported in serious condition at Stormont Vail Hospital. Mrs. Wright was on a trip from Syracuse to see her husband who was working in Kansas City, Mo. Searchers found the bodies of the two children hours after the accident. Harvey Bohner, Shawnee County undersheriff said excessive speed was the cause of the accident. Sheriffs officers reported the vehicle was estimated to be traveling 80 miles per hour when it rounded the curve at the west edge of Rossville. | |
| 10997 |  | Obituary- Wright, Dorothy Dorothy Gail Wright Dorothy Gail Wright, 74, Topeka, died Monday, April 28, 1997, at home. She was born April 3,1923, in Rossville, the daughter of Roy W. and Emma Ruth Trostle Searcy. She was graduated in 1940 from Meriden High School where she was valedictorian of her class. She lived in Meriden, Lawrence, Denver, Albuquerque and Gallup, N.M., and San Angelo, Texas. She was a secretary for McKinley County Schools in Gallup, N.M., 22 years before she retired in 1989. She was a member of Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church. She was married to Ray William Wright June 20, 1945, in Lawrence. He died Jan. 30, 1993. Survivors include a son, Dana Ray Wright, Denver; a daughter, Tana Lynn Day, Land O’Lakes, Fla.; three brothers, Edward Searcy, Carl Searcy and Ray Searcy, all in Topeka; four sisters, Mary Miller, Golda Plumly and Pearl Wood, all in Topeka, and Eileen Creveling, Des Moines, Iowa; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Mrs. Wright 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. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 Frazier Circle, 66606, or to Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church, 1029 N. Kansas, 66608. | |
| 10998 |  | Obituary- Wright, John Mr. and Mrs. Paul Renwan attended the funeral of Mrs. Renwan's uncle John Wright, near Burlington last Monday. | |
| 10999 |  | Obituary- Wright, Junie Mr. and Mrs. Paul Renwan returned Tuesday evening from attending the funeral of Mrs. Renwan's mother, Mrs. Alex Wright, who passed away Saturday, June 17 at Burlington, Kansas. | |
| 11000 |  | Obituary- Wright, Perry Mr. and Mrs. Paul Renwan were in Coffey County Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Renwan's uncle Perry Wright of LeRoy, Kansas. Mr. Wright died just a week after he and his wife celebrated their Golden Wedding Sunday, November 10. |
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