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Genealogy for the Rossville, Kansas area, compiled by the Rossville Community Library. |
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| 301 |  | Anniversary- Johnson, J.H. and Lillie Bud Johnsons Honored on Golden Wedding Anniversary Friends and relatives from Kansas City, Wichita, Clay Center, Randolph, Louisville, St. Marys, Belvue, Wamego and other Kansas towns called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. “Bud” Johnson Sunday to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. O. Hilton Johnson of Topeka, and their grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Loren D. Johnson of Warrenton, Va., were in charge of the arrangements for the happy occasion. Approximately 140 friends and relatives signed the register despite the rather dark and rainy day. Sunday evening a dinner was held for 42 of the relatives and close friends of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. The Johnsons were married at Westmoreland, Kansas, on May 25, 1904, by Probate Judge J. B. Laughlin who was the grandfather of LaVerne Spears of Rossville. They made their home at Louisville, Kansas, until 1940 when they moved to Rossville. Mr. Johnson passed through Rossville many times during the years they lived, at Louisville in his job as huckster. | |
| 302 |  | Anniversary- Kaberline, Leonard and Betty Leonard and Betty Kaberiine Leonard and Betty Kaberline, Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Formation Room of the Parish Center at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, S.W. 17th and Stone. Reception hosts will be their chil-dren, Carolyn Kaberline, Topeka; Steven Kaberline, Farmington Hills, Mich.; and Kevin Kaberline, McPherson. Leonard Kaberline and Betty Hladky were married Feb. 5, 1947, at Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka. Mr. Kaberline retired from Jostens Printing and Publishing in 1984, and Mrs. Kaberline retired from Kansas Imperial in 1989. They request no gifts. | |
| 303 |  | Anniversary- Kalcik, Raymond and Betty 1 Silver Anniversary for Kalciks Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kalcik, Mayetta, will celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with an “Open House” Sunday, August 29, at Silver Lake Methodist Church from 2-5 p.m. They were married August 25, 1951 at the First Christian Church in Topeka. Hosts will be their children, Elaine Kalcik, Topeka; and Russell, Diane and Kathy Kalcik of the home, Route 2, Mayetta. The couple requests that no gifts be presented. | |
| 304 |  | Anniversary- Kalcik, Raymond and Betty 2 Kalciks Will Celebrate Ruby Anniversary Raymond and Betty (Webb) Kalcik will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception on Sunday, August 25, 1991 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Raymond and Betty were married August 25,1951, at First Christian Church in Topeka. Hosts for the reception are their children and grandchildren, Elaine and Mike Sheldon, Jeff and Erin, Pawnee City, Nebr.; Russell and Glenda Kalcik, Travis and Mallory, Silver Lake; and Kathy Kalcik, Topeka. Friends, neighbors and relatives are invited. The couple requests no gifts, please. | |
| 305 |  | Anniversary- Kalcik, Raymond and Betty 3 Kalciks celebrate 50 years Raymond and Betty Kalcik of rural Mayetta will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, at Silver Lake Methodist Church in Silver Lake. Hosts will be their children and their families: Elaine Sheldon of Pawnee City, Neb.; Russell and Glenda Kalcik of Silver Lake; Diane and Dennis Morrison of Moundridge; Kathy and John Kinsch of Nashville, Tenn.; and seven grandchildren. Betty Webb and Raymond Kalcik were married on Aug. 25, 1951, at First Christian Church in Topeka. He retired from farming. She retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield in 1994.They have lived at the same place their entire married life. The couple requests no gifts, only your presence. Note: Photo of couple in the news clip | |
| 306 |  | Anniversary- Kalcik, Raymond and Betty 4 Kalciks celebrate 55th anniversary The family of Raymond and Betty Kalcik of Silver Lake hope friends and family will honor them with a card shower as they celebrate their 55lh wedding anniversary. Raymond Kalcik and Betty Webb were married on Aug. 25, 1951, at First Christian Church in Topeka. Before moving to Silver Lake in 2004, the couple lived in the Hoyt area, where Mr. Kalcik farmed and sold DeKalb seed. Mrs. Kalcik retired from BC and BS of Kansas. They have four children, blame Sheldon of Pawnee City, Neb., Russell and Glenda Kalcik of Silver Lake, Diane and Dennis Morrison of Moundridge, and Kathy and John Kinsch of Topeka. They have eight grandchildren, Jeff and Erin Sheldon, Travis and Mallory Kalcik, Michelle and Matthew Morrison and Jake and Adam Kinsch. Cards may be sent to Raymond and Betty Kalcik, 10624 N.W. Parr Road, Silver Lake, KS 66539. | |
| 307 |  | Anniversary- Kassebaum, Augustus and Lulu Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kassebaum celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary September 30. Mrs. E.C. Kassebaum and Mr. and Mrs. Will Johns entertained at their home in Topeka Sunday in honor of the couple. | |
| 308 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Charles and Julia 1 Julia and Charles Keller Kellers Will Celebrate 45th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25,1992, at the Delia Community Center. Hosts will be their children, Dale and Karen Keller and Judy Nickelson, Topeka; Susan and Richard Clark, Camden, Tenn.; Fred Keller and Calvin Keller, Delia. Charles Keller and Julia Hainline were married April 26,1947. Mr. Keller is retired from Goodyear and Mrs. Keller is retired from the State of Kansas. The couple has three grandchildren. | |
| 309 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Charles and Julia 2 Julia and Charles Keller Charles and Julia Keller of Delia will celebrate their 50th wedding an¬niversary with a family dinner April 27. Hosts will be their children. Judy Nicholson, Topeka; Fred Keller, Delia; Susan and Richard Clark, Medina, Tenn.; Calvin Keller, Delia; and Dale and Karen Keller, Mesa. Ariz. They have three grandchildren. Charles C. Keller and Julia F. Hainline were married April 26. 1947, in Topeka. Mr. Keller is retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Mrs. Keller is retired from the Kansas Department of Revenue. | |
| 310 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Charles and Julia 3 Charles and Julia Keller Charles and Julia Keller celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner April 29 at their home in Delia. Charles C. Keller and Julia F. Hain- line were united in marriage April 26, 1947, in Topeka. Their children are Judy Nicholson of Topeka, Fred Keller of Delia; Susan Clark (and husband Richard) of Munford, Tenn., Calvin Keller (and wife Linda) of St. Marys, and Dale Keller (and wife Karen) of Gilbert, Ariz. They have one grandson, Sam Nicholson of Topeka, and two granddaughters, Dawn Butler (and husband Todd) of Pullman, Wash., and Cathy Boatright (and husband Ryan) of Meridianville, Ala.; and one great-granddaughter, Zoe Boatright. They are expecting another great-grandchild in September. They also have four stepgrandsons, Kody Moran of St. Marys, and Mike, Chris and Kevin McNaney, and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Justin and Coleen McNaney. Cards may be sent to the Kellers at P.O. Box 64, Delia, KS 66418. | |
| 311 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Dick and Mary Kay Dick and Mary Kay Keller of Topeka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Rossville American Legion. A dance will follow the reception. Mary Katherine Allen and Richard L. Keller were married Oct. 2, 1948. They have one son, Rick Keller, and one grandson. Mr. Keller retired from KP&L after 40 years of service. Mrs. Keller worked for Wright Chiropractic and Capitol Federal Savings & Loan Association. They request no gifts. | |
| 312 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Gail and Althea Gail and Althea Keller Mr. and Mrs. Gail Keller will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Moose Lodge in Topeka. Hosts for the occasion will be their children: Phil Keller and Jean and Larry Graham. Gail Keller and Althea Immenschuh were married Nov. 28, 1940 in Topeka. Mr. Kelly is retired from Kansas Power and Light. They have two grandsons. | |
| 313 |  | Anniversary- Keller, John and Bonnie 1 Reception Honors Couple—Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon Keller, Rossville, were the guests of honor at a surprise reception in their home Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Keller will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Dec. 17. Hosts were their children and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Skip Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Martinek, Connie Keller and Nick Keller, all of Rossville. Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Keller; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lutz and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bahner, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lutz, Holton; Mr. and Mrs. George DeBacker, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Matyak, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. John Blackard, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sumner and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parr, all of Delia; Mr. and Mrs.Earl Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fairbanks and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Martinek, Rossville; Bert Blackard, Alma; and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Keller, Topeka. | |
| 314 |  | Anniversary- Keller, John and Bonnie 2 John Kellers Surprised with Anniversary Party Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon Keller, Rossville, were honored with a surprise 35th wedding anniversary party on Saturday, November 29. The party was given by their children -- Skip and Karen Keller, Roger and Bonnie Bush, Mick and Jan Keller, and Dave and Connie Jeanneret. The evening was spent playing cards and visiting. Those present to help John and Bonnie celebrate were: Lester and Garnet Lutz, Carol Krogman, Chester and Ethel Lutz, Bob and Margaret Sumner, Dennis Sumner, Joe and Delores Floersch, Severin and Margaret DeBacker, George DeBacker, Marjorie Cashier, John and Wanda Blackard, Bennie and Ruth Martinek, Dwight and Bev Martinek, Doug and Pat Martinek, Paul and Genevieve Matyak, Monica Matyak, Dorothy Barnes, Paulie Joe Matyak, Ed and Kathy Matyak, Ronnie and Marilyn Barnes, Terry and Debbie Barnes, Bill and Vicki Lesser, Don and Peg Sumner, George and Nancy Bell, Skip and Karen Keller, Roger and Bonnie Bush, Mick and Jan Keller, Dave and Connie Jeanneret. | |
| 315 |  | Anniversary- Keller, John and Bonnie 3 John and Bonnie Keller John and Bonnie Keller. Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today with a family dinner. John Vernon Keller and Bonnie Groff were married Dec. 17, 1945, in Topeka. They are the parents of Skip and Karen Keller, Emmett; Bonnie and Roger Bush, and Mick Keller, all of Rossville; and Connie and Don Mulanax, St. Marys. They have nine grandchildren. Mr. Keller is retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Mrs. Keller previously worked for the Kaw Valley USD 321 food services and Channel’s Grocery. | |
| 316 |  | Anniversary- Keller, John and Bonnie 4 Bonnie and John Keller Bonnie and John Keller are celebrating their 60th anniversary with a card shower. John Vernon Keller and Bonnie Genevieve Groff were married Dec. 17,1945. They have four children: Skip, Bonnie Ellen, Mick and Connie Sue; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 3515 S.W. 6th, Apt. 315, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 317 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Lin and Emma 1 Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Keller of Delia were surprised Monday evening for their 49th wedding anniversary. Callers were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Keller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sumner and family, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Parr and family and Mrs. Chris Thompson. | |
| 318 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Lin and Emma 2 Golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Keller, Delia, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary by holding open house Sunday, March 8, at their farm home north of Delia. Relatives and friends are invited to call between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. The couple request no gifts. Hosts for the occasion will be the couple’s children: Philip W. Keller, John Vernon Keller, Mrs. Geneva Fairbanks, Mrs. Naomi Sumner, Delia, and Mrs. Wanda Parr, Rossville. They have 13 grandchildren. Mr. Lindsay Vance Keller and Miss Emma Mullinix drove from the Cross Creek district to Holton in a spring wagon, accompanied by Miss Gladys King and Mr. Levi Keller, and were united in marriage at the home of Rev. S. A. Fulton, Presbyterian pastor. They lived six years in the Cross Creek district, then moved to their farm at Delia, where they have lived 44 years. | |
| 319 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Lin and Emma 3 Kellers Celebrate 60th Anniversary The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Lin and Emma Keller, gathered in their home in Rossville, Ks., to honor this couple on their 60th anniversary on Sunday, March 3. The family tree includes five children (pictured with their parents), thirteen grandchildren, and (to date) five great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Keller were married in Holton, Ks., on March 4, 1914. Their attendants were Mr. Levi Keller and Miss Gladys King (McDaniel). They spent most of their married life on their farm northeast of Delia until their retirement nearly six years ago. The family portrait L-R: Wanda Parr (Delia), Naomi Sumner, Geneva Fairbanks, Lin Keller, Emma Keller, and John Vernon Keller (all of Rossville), and Philip Keller (Topeka). | |
| 320 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Orville and Josephine Celebration planned Orville and Josephine Keller will be honored on their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2 at the Banner Grange Hall located four miles west of Highway 75 on Highway 16, then south one mile on the left side of the road. Hosting the reception will be their daughters Bette Keller of Rossville and Dee Deppe and husband Pete of Kansas City, Ks. The Keller’s were married Sept. 2,1934 at the Christian Church in Topeka. They have been life-long residents of Jackson County. All friends and relatives are invited to share this special occasion with them. The request no gifts, please. | |
| 321 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Philip and Lillian Philip and Lillian Keller Philip W. and Lillian Keller will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 2. Their family requests a card shower for the couple at their address, 1211 W. 29th Terrace, Bldg. A-2, No. 202, Topeka, 66611. Philip W. Keller and Lillian Pob rislo were married June 2, 1943, in Topeka. She taught school at Little Cross Creek, near Delia, and at the Delia and Silver Lake grade schools. Mr. Keller farmed and worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He also was employed with the State of Kansas tax department. | |
| 322 |  | Anniversary- Keller, Roley and Flora Golden Wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Keller Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Keller will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, September 14 with friends and relatives at a noon basket dinner in the Shelter House at Gage Park. Mr. and Mrs. Keller have two daughters, Mrs. Claude Jennings of Winslow, Ariz., and Mrs. Allison Knouse, of Mira Loma, Calif.; three grandchildren, Marvin K. Jennings F. A., U. S. N. Serving on the U. S. S. Union A. K. A. 106, and Norman R. Jennings G. M., U.S.N. serving on the U. S. S. St. Paul C. A. 73, both returned to the States after serving nine months in Korean waters; and Shirley Jennings a junior in Winslow High School. Mr. R. G. (Pop) Keller retired from the Topeka Police Force two years ago in July after 23 years of service. All friends are cordially invited to join them with a basket dinner or attend the open house from 2 to 4 p. m. in the Shelter House at Gage Park. | |
| 323 |  | Anniversary- Kelsey, Richard and Greta Golden Celebration For Kelseys Dick Kelsey and Greta Townsend were married in the Oakland Christian Church in Topeka, February 19,1950. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at Wanamaker Woods Nazarene Church, 3501 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Topeka, on Saturday, February 19, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. A brief program of introductions of family and wedding party, movie clip of the wedding, and a prayer will be at the beginning of the reception. Hosts will be their children and grandchildren—Jeline, John, Jonathan and Justin Harclerode, Emporia; and Rick and Darla Kelsey, Overland Park. Mr. Kelsey retired from fanning in 1992, and Mrs. Kelsey is a homemaker. They lived on their farm at Rossville from 1950 to 1996, at which time they moved to Topeka where they now reside. The couple requests no gifts, please. | |
| 324 |  | Anniversary- Kelsey, Scott and Faye 1 Kelseys Will Celebrate Golden Anniversary Scott and Faye Kelsey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday, June 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville. Hosting the reception will be their children, Frank and Linda Wise, Edmond, Okla, and Douglas and Darlynn Kelsey, Ramstein, Germany; and their five grandchildren. Faye Townsend and Scott Kelsey were married February 19,1943, at the parsonage of the Oakland United Methodist Church, Topeka. Scott Kelsey retired from Northwood Farms, Inc. January 1986. Faye Kelsey has been a homemaker 50 years. | |
| 325 |  | Anniversary- Kelsey, Scott and Faye 2 Faye and Scott Kelsey Scott W. and Faye Kelsey of Topeka will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary as guests of honor at a reception from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at Thornton Place, 2901 S.W. Armstrong. Faye Townsend and Scott W. Kelsey were born one block from each other in Oakland, which was later annexed into Topeka. They met in second grade. They were married Feb. 19,1943, in Topeka. Hosts will be their children, Linda Wise, Edmond, Okla., and Douglas and Darlyn Kelsey, Fayetteville, Ga.; and their grandchildren, Shandy and Scott Condie, Plover, Wis.; Ja’ney Kelsey, Salem, Mass.; Jereme Wise and Jennifer Jones, Lago Vista, Texas; Leisha and Marcus Johns, Fort Riley; and Heidi and Brian Reeder, Edmond. The Kelseys have two great¬grandchildren, Logan Johns, Fort Riley, and Jackson Condie, Plover. Mr. Kelsey retired in 1985 as a farmer at Northwood Farms after 45 years of service. Mrs. Kelsey is a homemaker. They lived in Rossville for 51 years before moving back to Topeka in March 2001. They request no gifts. | |
| 326 |  | Anniversary- Kelsey, Scott and Faye 3 Scott Kelsey asked Faye Townsend on a date to the high school play. “She already had a date,” said Scott, “but she broke it and went with me. When we arrived at the play, we sat behind her jilted date.” That happened when they were juniors at Topeka High School. Scott and Faye Kelsey have now been married 60 years. They were born only one block apart in Oakland, which was later annexed into the city of Topeka. They met in the second grade. During college, Scott proposed to Faye on a country road that led to Berryton. Their wedding was a simple one in the parlor of the preacher’s house. For a honeymoon, they took the Santa Fe train to Kansas City. “It was during wartime, and I had to stand up all the way to Kansas City,” Scott said. He recalls that friends held a shivaree, pushing them both down an Oakland street in a wheelbarrow, with others following them creating a racket with noisemakers. Scott advises married couples to “Take the bitter with the sweet,” noting that Faye only once hurled a pan at him. That was for telling her that, in regard to dinner, “That's not like Mama cooked it.” | |
| 327 |  | Anniversary- Kelsey, Scott and Iva Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. will be guests of honor at a reception Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Candlelight House in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The reception will be given by their sons and their families. Friends and relatives are invited to call between 2 and 4 p.m. The couple asks that no gifts be presented. Hosts will be Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Kelsey, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kelsey, Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kelsey, Silver Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey were married Sept. 15, 1919 in Nevada, Mo., and have lived in Topeka over 50 years. Mr. Kelsey was engaged in farming in the Kaw Valley until his retirement. They have seven grandchildren. | |
| 328 |  | Anniversary- Kennedy, Frank and Phyllis Phyllis and Frank Kennedy Frank and Phyllis Kennedy Frank and Phyllis Kennedy, Emmett, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Phyllis Carr and Frank Kennedy were married Sept. 14, 1955, in Albuquerque, N.M., while Mr. Kennedy was serving in the U.S. Air Force. Their children are Joe and Suzie Kennedy, Emmett; Bill Kennedy, Wamego; and Debby and Steve Fischer, Emmett. They have five grandchildren, Chis, Adam, LaCey, Amanda and Markie. Mr. Kennedy has owned and operated Kennedy Oil Co. in Emmett for the past 45 years. Mrs. Kennedy is a homemaker. | |
| 329 |  | Anniversary- Kerwin, Clinton and Winnie 1 25th Anniversary for Winnie and Clinton Kerwin Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kerwin, Rossville, celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary Sunday, October 18, 1981, with a dinner- reception at the Rossville Community Center. Winnie and Clinton were married in Topeka October 12, 1956. The Sunday occasion was hosted by their children -- Mr. and Mrs. Ed Besta and family, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Marney and family, Delia; Mr. and Mrs. Bob J. Kerwin and Sarah, Lawrence; Ben Besta and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cowan and family, and Terri Kerwin, all of Rossville. | |
| 330 |  | Anniversary- Kerwin, Clinton and Winnie 2 Ruby Anniversary for Kerwins Clinton and Winnie Kerwin, of Rossville, will celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m., October 20, at the Rossville Senior Citizen Center. Hosts will be their children, Ed and Nancy Besta, Topeka; Teresa and Bob Marney, Delia; Bennie and Ilene Besta, Mary and Ron Cowan, Terri Kerwin, of Rossville; Bob and Susan Kerwin, of Ozawkie; their 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, and three step- great-grandchildren. Clinton Kerwin and Winnie Yocum Besta were married October 17, 1956, in Topeka. He is retired from the Union Pacific Railroad and she as a bus driver for USD 321. The couple requests no gifts. | |
| 331 |  | Anniversary- Kerwin, Clinton and Winnie 3 Kerwins celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Clinton and Winifred Kerwin will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 17. They will celebrate with a family dinner hosted by their children and their spouses: Nancy Besta, Topeka; Bob and Teresa Marney, Holton; Ben Besta, Rossville; Ron and Mary Cowan, Topeka; Bob and Susan Kerwin, Ozawkie; and Terri Kerwin, Rossville. | |
| 332 |  | Anniversary- Kerwin, Kenneth and Donna Donna and Kenneth Kerwin Kenneth and Donna Kerwin, Delia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Kenneth Kerwin and Donna Hards were married Oct. 3, 1945, in the Church of the Assumption in Topeka. | |
| 333 |  | Anniversary- Kerwin, Kevin and Tammy To celebrate 25th welling anniversary Kevin Kerwin and Tammy Porter were united in marriage on April 24, 1982, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia. All those who have shared in their lives by your love, friendship and prayers are invited by their children, Amanda, Rebecca and Brandon, to share in the celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 28. A Mass of Celebration will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, beginning at 4 p.m., followed by a reception at St. Marys in the Centennial Building. Your love, friendship and prayers are the cherished gifts—we respectfully request no other. | |
| 334 |  | Anniversary- Kerwin, Robert and Mary Ceremonies mark 50 years of marriage for the Kerwins Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kerwin, Delia, celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary, Sunday, June 26, beginning with a Mass of thanksgiving at 9:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church of Delia. The Rev. George Seuferling, pastor, was the celebrant, when the couple renewed their wedding vows. Mr. and Mrs. Kerwin were married in the same church on June 28, 1916, and have spent their entire life in the Delia community. Servers at the Mass were a grandson, Michael Kerwin, and Duane Scott, both of Delia. The original attendants, Mrs. Grace Cowan, of Delia, and Roy Murry, Topeka; Mrs. Josephine Murry, Topeka, a sister of Mrs. Kerwin, and Mrs. Jim Hamilton, Partridge, a sister of Mr. Kerwin, were present. A large basket of yellow gladioli, a gift of the sons and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hamilton and Miss Helen Hamilton grace the church altar. A dinner honoring the golden jubilarians was held at 11:00 a.m. in the Delia High School, prepared by ladies of the Sacred Heart Altar Society, and served by Barbara and Delores Simecka, Sheila Brock, and Darlene Scott. Covers were laid for the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kerwin, Mr. and Mrs. John Cowan, Delia; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Murry, Mrs. Josephine Murry, Mrs. Don Christie, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hamilton and Miss Helen Hamilton, Partridge; Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Kerwin, Marita, Jean, Michael, Janet, and Kevin, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kerwin, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kerwin, Bobby and Terri, Duane Scott, all of Delia; Leo Kerwin, and Miss Virginia Bowman, Kansas City, Kansas. Candelabra, with gold tapers, red carnations sprayed with gold (a gift of the Altar Society), centered the main dining table. Leo Kerwin was emcee; Kenneth Kerwin gave the toast; Bob Kerwin, the invocation; Clinton Kerwin, benediction. Mrs. R.A. Kerwin and daughter Marita, played and sang for the group, dedicating "Adoration" to the honored couple. The grandchildren also sang a special number for their grandparents. A reception, arranged by Mrs. R.A. Kerwin, was held from two to four o'clock in the Delia High School auditorium. The serving table was covered with a white linen cloth. Two candelabra holding yellow tapers and cascading yellow mums, flanked the wedding cake. Presiding at the punch bowl was Miss Helen Hamilton. Mrs. Ray Dohrman, St. Marys, a niece of Mrs. R.E. Kerwin, and Mrs. Leo Hanrahan served the wedding cake. At the gift table we're Mrs. Kenneth Kerwin and Miss Virginia Bowman. Mrs. Clinton Kerwin, who had fashioned the money tree, was in charge of money gifts. Marita Kerwin took care of the guest book, and Jean and Janet Kerwin distributed satin remembrance roses to the guests. The roses were hand-fashioned by Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; Mrs. Marshall is a sister of Mrs. R.A. Kerwin. Mrs. Sylvester Scott, Delia, baked the three-tiered wedding cake, which was trimmed in gold and with golden bells. The sheet cakes were made by Mrs. Clinton Kerwin. On display at the reception were pictures of the honored couple and their family, gleaned from the past 50 years. The display was arranged by Leo Kerwin. Topping the pictures were the Kerwin-Hanrahan crests, which Leo had purchased while touring Europe last summer. A bouquet of large gold chrysanthemums, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McLin of Grove, was placed near the serving table. Mrs. Robert E. Kerwin wore a corsage of yellow cymbidium orchids; Mr. Kerwin, a yellow rose boutonniere; Mrs. Cowan, a corsage of yellow rosebuds; the two sisters, corsages of yellow roses and carnations. The wives of the Kerwin sons, and those assisting at the reception, wore corsages of yellow carnations. Mr. Murry and the sons had boutonnieres of yellow carnations. [From 1966] | |
| 335 |  | Anniversary- Kerwin, Robert and Rita 1 Bob and Rita Kerwin Kerwins to Celebrate Silver Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Kerwin, Delia, will celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 13, 1976 with a Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Church at Delia. Friends and relatives are invited to the Mass, and to the reception in the Centennial Building in St. Marys from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The couple requests no gifts. Hosts will be their children, Mrs. Marita Ronnau, St. Marys; Mrs. Jean Poppelreiter, Maple Hill; Michael, Janet, Kevin and Patrick, all of Delia. Mr. and Mrs. Kerwin were married June 2, 1951 in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Kansas City, Mo. The Kerwins have one grandson, Bryan Joseph Poppelreiter. Many Relatives and Friends Help Kerwins Celebrate Silver Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Kerwin, Delia, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary June 13,1976. It was hosted by their children -- Mrs. Marita Ronnau, St. Marys; Mrs. Jean Poppelreiter, Maple Hill; Mike, Janet, Kevin and Patrick, all of Delia. The couple has one grandson, Bryan Joseph Poppelreiter. The Kerwins were married June 2,1951 in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Kansas City, Mo. Their silver wedding celebration began with an 11:30 Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Delia with the Reverend A1 Rockers officiating. Mass servers were Kevin and Patrick Kerwin; Janet Kerwin was the lector. Organist was Marita Ronnau. Special hymns were sung by Janet Kerwin and Kathy Floersch and included, “You Fill the Day,” “Receive in Your Heart,” “On the Day, Oh, Beautiful Mother,” and “The Living God.” A marriage banner and lector banner in white, pink and silver were designed and made by Mrs. Mary Ruth Lundin and Janet Kerwin, and presented for the church service. A reception followed at the Centennial Building in St. Marys from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The three-tiered wedding cake was decorated with pink roses and silver leaves with a miniature silver dressed bride and groom with silver numerals “25” adorned the top of the cake. Silver candelabra with pink candles interspersed with floral arrangements completed the table decorations. The silver candelabra were a gift of Rita’s father to her mother and are over 50 years old. Mrs. Mary Lou DeBacker and Mrs. Jane Elliott of Delia served the cake and punch. Pat Kerwin and the Kerwin’s niece, Florence Marshall of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., were at the guest book. Another niece, Ann Marshall of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., assisted with the gifts. A buffet supper was served at 5 p.m. for relatives and friends. Those preparing and serving the dinner were Mrs. Bennie Martinek, Rossville; Mrs. Joe Floersch and Mrs. Dwight Martinek, Kathy and Karen Floersch, all of Delia. Others assisting were Dick Elliott and Dwight Martinek. Out-of-town relatives attending the celebration were Mrs. Kerwin’s mother, Mrs. Fred A. Kaullen of Sikeston, Mo.; her sister, Mrs. Barbara Marshall, and her children, Ann, Florence and Johnny, all of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; Bob’s aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hamilton of Partridge, Ks.; Leo Kerwin, Wellsville; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hanrahan, Mrs. Anna Hanrahan, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hanrahan and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cain, Jr., all of Topeka. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Karnowski, Paul and Patrick, of Kansas City, Ks., friends of the Kerwins. | |
| 336 |  | Anniversary- Kerwin, Robert and Rita 2 Kerwins Will Celebrate Ruby Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Kerwin, Delia, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday, June 2, at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Church, Delia. A reception will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 at the St. Marys Senior Center, St. Marys. Robert Kerwin and Rita Kaullen were married June 2, 1951, by the Rev. Robert Martin at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Kansas City, Mo. Hosts for the occasion will be the couple's six children and their spouses: Marita and Charles Ronnau, St. Marys; Jean and John Poppelreiter, Maple Hill; Michael and Lisa Kerwin, Delia; Janet and Gene Foresman, Mesa, Ariz.; Kevin and Tamela Kerwin, Delia; and Patrick Kerwin, St Louis, Mo. Couple has twelve grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to attend; the couple requests no gifts other than the pleasure of your company. | |
| 337 |  | Anniversary- Kerwin, Robert and Rita 3 Golden Anniversary For Kerwins Robert A. and Rita Kerwin, St. Marys, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 3,2001, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Robert A. Kerwin and Rita Kaullen were married June 2,1951, by the Rev. Robert Martin at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Kerwin was raised on a farm in Delia. The couple lived there for many years, and moved to St. Marys in January 1998. Mrs. Kerwin was a teacher for many years, and also gave private piano lessons in her home. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 Sunday afternoon in the community room of the St. Marys State Bank, 905 East Bertrand, St. Marys. The couple requests no gifts other than the pleasure of your company. Hosting the occasion will be the couple’s six children and their spouses — Marita and Charles Ronnau, St. Marys; Jean and John Poppelreiter, Maple Hill; Michael and Lisa Kerwin and Kevin and Tamela Kerwin, Delia; Janet and Gene Foresman, Mesa, AZ; and Patrick Kerwin, St. Louis, MO. The couple has 13 grandchildren. | |
| 338 |  | Anniversary- Kesler, Bill and Florence Keslers to Have Golden Anniversary Bill and Florence Kesler, Rossville, will be honored with a Golden Wedding Anniversary reception Sunday, January 26th, in the Rossville Community Building in Rossville, Ks. Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. No invitations will be sent. Hosts will be Mr. and Mrs. Glen Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Daniels, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Daniels and their families from Topeka, Ks. | |
| 339 |  | Anniversary- Kesler, Grover and Grace CAUGHT THEM NAPPING Of all the most surprised couples of seven states, were Mr. and Mrs. Grover Kesler on Saturday evening, Sept. 8, it being their 25th wedding anniversary. After their nerves settled down a little the rest of the evening was spent very pleasantly playing cards and eating candy. Then next came the “eats,” and plenty of it, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, potato chips, potato salad, cake and coffee. Those that came to help them celebrate the anniversary were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reser, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kesler, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Reser, John Kesler and daughter Jennie, Mrs. Leo Allen of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Fauerbach and son Johnnie, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Kesler. After a late hour we all separated for our homes wishing them many more happy wedding anniversaries, and that we could all be with them again in their same country home twenty-five years from then. A Guest. | |
| 340 |  | Anniversary- Ketter, Lawrence and Beverly Beverly and Lawrence Ketter Lawrence "Larry" and Beverly Ketter of Topeka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at 7 p.m. Saturday followed by a dance from 8 p.m. to midnight, ail at the Moose Lodge, 1901 N. Kansas Ave. Music will be provided by Arnie Johnson and the Midnight Special. Lawrence B. Ketter Jr. of Rossville and Beverly J. Dudney of Dover were married Jan. 19,1952, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Hosts will be their children and their spouses, Pamela and Rick Lovell, Peggy and Randy Stauffer, Gina and Doug Rhone, Kevin and Kerra Ketter, all of Topeka; Dawn Brownlee, Lake Wabaunsee; and Kim and Dan Durkes, Eskridge. The couple have 14 grandchildren. Mr. Ketter served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Ketter are retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. They request no gifts. | |
| 341 |  | Anniversary- Kimbal, Warren and Laura MR. AND MRS. KIMBAL Mr. and Mrs. Warren P. Kimbal will celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. April 5 at their home, 1043 Mulvane. Hosts will be: Duane Wulfkuhle, Delia; Lois Lister and Annette Payne, and their children David and JoAnna Kimbal and Jeanette and Ronnie Bowen, Atlanta; and Joyce and Kevin Gibson, Highland. | |
| 342 |  | Anniversary- Kirkpatrick, Bertie and Dorcas Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick Friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Kirkpatrick, Wamego, are invited to help celebrate the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, Aug. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick’s children — Mrs. Lowell Sellers, Avon Lake, Ohio; William Kirkpatrick, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Loren Hladky and Charles Kirkpatrick — will honor their parents with a reception at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Wamego. Bertie Ray Kirkpatrick and Dorcas Elsie Wines were married Aug. 4, 1919, in Russell. In 1928 they moved to Wamego and purchased the new and used furniture store which they have owned and operated since that time. The couple also has five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. | |
| 343 |  | Anniversary- Kling, Kenny and Charlotte Klings celebrate 25 years of marriage Kenny Kling and Charlotte Steele were married at the childhood church home of Charlotte, the Rossville Christian Church, by St. Marys United Methodist pastor, Reverend Gary Beach, on Oct. 9, 1983. At that time the St. Marys United Methodist Church had been tom down in preparation to build the new Methodist church at Seventh and Alma. They are parents of four children: Pamela Del Castillo, Overland Park; Russell Steele, Topeka; Rodney Steele, deceased; Lou Ann Kling, Emmett; and Chuck Kling, Seneca. They have 11 grandchildren. Kenny operated Kenny’s Barber Shop in St. Marys for 45 years. Charlotte has been a local hairdresser for 36 years. | |
| 344 |  | Anniversary- Koci, Alf and Rosie Alf Kocis Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Alf Koci of Topeka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary October 10 with a reception in the community room in the basement of the mall at White Lakes Shopping Center. No invitations are being issued for the open house, but friends and relatives are invited to call between 2 and 5 p.m. The couple requests that no gifts be presented. Mr. and Mrs. Koci were married October 12, 1915, in Topeka. They have lived in the Auburn and Delia communities all their lives until moving to Topeka last July. Mrs. Koci was the former Rosie Kovar. They are the parents of six children: Mrs. Viola Beach, Silver Lake; Mrs. Nina Wehner, Eudora; Mrs. Gladys Smith, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Richard Koci, Merriam; Irvin Koci, Philadelphia, Pa., and Clyde Koci, Topeka. There are thirteen grand-children and five great-grandchildren. | |
| 345 |  | Anniversary- Koci, Dewey and Josephine Josephine and Dewey Koci Dewey Eugene and Josephine M. Koci of Topeka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Dinner hosts will be their children and their families, Galen and Marggie Koci, Denise and Larry Figgs, Victor Koci, and Milton and Carole Koci. The couple have nine grandchildren. Their son Delmar J. Koci died in 1963. Dewey Eugene Koci and Josephine M. Lysek were married July 2, 1950, at First Presbyterian Church in Topeka. Dr. Orlo Choguill officiated. Mr. Koci retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 27 years of service. Mrs. Koci has worked for Topeka Escrow Service for 25 years. | |
| 346 |  | Anniversary- Kovar, Charley and Viola 1 50th Anniversary for Charley Kovars Mr. and Mrs. Charley Kovar, Delia, will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, August 12, 1979, with a reception in their honor from 2 to 4 p.m. in the grade school building in Delia. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Kovar were married at the home of the bride on August 14, 1929, with the Reverend Leksa officiating. The Kovars are the parents of five children: Doreen Hudkins, Topeka; Bertha Dunn, Germany; Grace Turenne, Forest Lake, Minn.; Philip, Junction City; and Peggy Shelton, Altus, Okla. They have 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. | |
| 347 |  | Anniversary- Kovar, Charley and Viola 2 Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Kovar, Delia, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on August 12. They were married on August 14,1929. All of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren attended. Ice cream and cake were enjoyed in the afternoon by Doreen Hudkins and friend Jim Stone, Bertha and Melvin Dunn, Delia, Grace and Robert Turenne Sr., Forest Lake, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kovar, Junction City, Peggy Shelton and friend Jim Spencer, Blair, Okla. Grandchildren attending were Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hudkins, Elmont, Mrs. Diane Droege, Arizona, Charles Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turenne, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Don DeTomas, Minn.; Richard Turenne, Minn., Alan and Kimberly Kovar, Junction City; William Shelton, Blair, Okla.; Kevin Kovar, Delia. Great-grandchildren present were Michelle and Tricia Hudkins, Robert Turenne III, Jacob Turenne, Michael Turenne, Carri, Tony, Lesley and Jodelle DeTomaso. On August 14, calls were received by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Macha, Delia, Bertha Martinek and Elmer Thompson, and Mrs. Berny Sheppeard, Junction City. | |
| 348 |  | Anniversary- Kovar, Charley and Viola 3 Kovars Will Celebrate 60th Anniversary Aug. 13 Mr. and Mrs. Charley Kovar will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sunday, August 13, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Delia Community enter. Hosts will be their five children — Doreen and Jim Stone, Topeka; Bertha and Melvin Dunn, rural Rossville; Grace and Bob Turenne, St. Paul Minn.; Philip and Peggy Kovar, rural Milford; and Peggy and Jim Spencer, Blair, Okla. The Kovars have 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Charley Kovar and Viola Keller were married at her parents' home north of Delia on August 14, 1929. They lived on a farm about five miles east of Delia for 58 years before moving to Rural Route 1, Box 108, Milford, Ks. 66514, where they live with their son and family. Charley and Viola request no gifts, please; however, a card shower would be appreciated. | |
| 349 |  | Anniversary- Kovar, Ed and Edna Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kovar Ed and Edna Kovar celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception October 27 at the Rossville Community Center. Invited guests were close friends and relatives. | |
| 350 |  | Anniversary- Kovar, Emial and Carrie 1 Emial Kovars to Celebrate Golden Anniversary Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Emial Kovar are invited to join them in celebration of their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, August 1, between 1:30 and 4 p.m. The reception will be held at the American Legion Hall in Rossville. The couple requests no gifts. Hosts for the reception are the Kovar's daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Davis, Route 8, Topeka; their granddaughters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Martinek, Delia, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sage, Topeka. The Kovars have one great-grandchild, Dustin Martinek, Delia. The honored couple was married by the Rev. Joseph Leksa on August 4,1926 at 4 p.m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cerny, the bride's parents. After a wedding dinner was served at the home, the couple was honored at a wedding dance held at the Moravan Hall. Mrs. Carrie Kovar is the former Carrie Cerny. The couple farmed north of Rossville before moving to town in February of 1947. They have resided at their present address, 637 South Main in Rossville, since June, 1948. |
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