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| 3951 |  | Obituary- Becker, Dorothy 2 Dorothy Becker Dorothy M. Becker, 78, Rossville, died Monday, September 27, 2004, at her rural Rossville home. She was born December 5,1925, in Rea, MO, the daughter of Cecil and Ollie Morgan Jenkins. She had lived in the Rossville community since 1955. She spent her early years in Savannah, MO and moved to Kansas City where she was valedictorian of the class of 1943 at Center High School. She attended Central Missouri State College at Warrensburg. She had been a legal secretary for Ascough and Bausch Law Firm for 23 years, and for Doherty and Benfer Law Firm for seven years. At the conception of the State Appeals Court, she became one of the court’s first legal secretaries and had worked for the chief judge of the court. She retired in January 1983. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. She married William “Bill” Becker on March 7, 1953, at the Central Park Christian Church, Topeka. He survives. Her parents and a brother, Donald Jenkins, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Billings, Topeka, and Patty McQueen, College Station, TX; a son, Stephen Becker, Denver, CO; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her service was at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Contributions may be made to UMCOR Relief Fund for national disasters and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 3952 |  | Obituary- Becker, Joseph Joseph Francis Becker Jr. Joseph Francis Becker Jr., 65, Maple Hill, died Sunday, April 9, 1995. Mr. Becker was a security guard. He served four years in Korea in the Army and was decorated with the Korean Service Medal, five Bronze Stars and one Silver Star. He was born Jan. 24, 1930, in Topeka, the son of Joseph Francis Sr. and Daphne Hilda Benjamin Becker. He attended Topeka schools. Mr. Becker was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville and a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include a brother, Maurice B. Becker, Sr., Topeka; a sister, Dolly T. DeLong, Topekap; a half brother, Charles J. Becker, Topeka; three half sisters, Hazel Overby and Jean I. Zercher, both of Topeka, and Josephine F. Meyer, St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Davidson Chapel. Burial with military graveside services conducted by Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Becker will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 3953 |  | Obituary- Becker, Steven Steve Becker born in Kansas City Missouri Oct. 25, 1946, and passed away December 30th, 2016 from lung cancer. Steve was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High in 1964. Steve- is survived by his wife Sharon L. Becker, step children - Tina Hodge and Anthony Crowder. Sister Patty McQueen, brother in law Lee McQueen, niece Megan McQueen, nephew Kurt McQueen, grand niece Emma Roten. grand nephew DJ Murphy along with several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins including Pat Maffucci. Steve served in the Marine Corp from 1964 --- 1967, including 11 months in Vietnam as a machine gunner. He also served in the Honor Guard at military funerals. After his enlistment was up, Steve moved back to Topeka and went to work for Santa Fe. Starting as a draftsman, he worked up to being a pipe stress analyst. He helped develop facilities on the East Coast for Bechtel Corp. Steve also did classified work on satellites for Martin Marietta. He ended his career as a Contract Administrator for ENREL in Golden. Colorado. Steve loved being around family, playing Santa Claus at Christmas and watching the Broncos win the Super Bowl. | |
| 3954 |  | Obituary- Becker, William William H. Becker ROSSVILLE- William H. "Bill" Becker, 81, Rossville, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 at a Topeka Hospital. He was born April 19, 1926 in Topeka, the son of Herbert and Lucille Nyman Becker. He spent his early years in Topeka, Pennsylvania and Seattle, WA. with his mom, two brothers, two sisters, extended family, step-father and two half brothers. Bill served in the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marines during WWII. He held various jobs including ice delivery, dental assistant and cab driver. In 1953 he moved back to Topeka and to rural Rossville in 1955. Bill was an Auto Body Repairman and Mechanic for 12 years for several Topeka businesses; he worked for Auto Damage Appraisers for seven years before opening Becker's Appraisal Service which he operated for 13 years until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Topeka Claims Association. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church but had been attending Topeka Baptist Church of late. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was married to Dorothy Jenkins on March 7, 1953 at the Central Park Christian Church in Topeka. She preceded him in death September 27, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents, step-father George Fuller and one brother, Don Becker. Bill is survived by one son, Steve Becker (Sharon), Denver CO; two daughters, Kathy Billings (Jim), Topeka and Patty McQueen (Lee) Kearney, NE; three grandchildren, Lori Murphy, Topeka, Megan McQueen and Kurt McQueen, Conway, AR; two great-grandchildren Emma & D.J. Murphy; two sisters, Pat Maffucci, Topeka and Betty Rigby; three brothers, Jack Becker, Jerry Fuller and Mike Fuller; one sister-in-law, Opal Becker, Topeka, widow of brother Don; and one aunt, Genevieve Nyman, Topeka. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Topeka Baptist Church. Inurnment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Fish and Game Commission or the American Heart Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 3955 |  | Obituary- Beeler, Carrie Mrs. Dwight Beeler Mrs. Carrie Lavern Beeler, 53, of 2116 Huntoon died Wednesday at a local hospital after an extended illness. She was a native j of Valley Falls and had been a Topeka resident most of her life. Mrs. Beeler was a Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. payroll department employee and a member of the First Christian church and the Stereotypers and Electro¬typers auxiliary No. 96. She was active in Girl Scout work before i her last illness. Surviving are her husband, Dwight Beeler, and a daughter, Miss Berniece Kay Beeler, both of the home and another daugh¬ter, Mrs. Beverly Jo Longshore of 1513 Western. Services will be announced by the Wall-Diffenderfer mortuary. Burial will be in the Mount Hope cemetery. She also leaves two aunts, Mrs. Carrie Post of Valley Falls and Mrs. A. G. Sturgeon of Kansas City, Mo., and an uncle, E. G Beard of Silver Lake. | |
| 3956 |  | Obituary- Beer, Adrienne Adrienne M. Beer WILLARD — Adrienne M. Beer, 89, Willard, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1993, at her home. Mrs. Beer had been a public school teacher, postmistress at Willard and worked in the State Assessor's Office at Topeka before she retired. She was born Feb. 1, 1903, on a ranch near Willard, the daughter of Leonard and Adrianna Maria VanDong Viergever. She graduated from Rossville High School and attended Bethany College at Lindsborg. She had lived at Concordia before she returned to Willard in 1950. Mrs. Beer was a life member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of Eastern Star at Silver Lake and a former member of the former Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of Eastern Star at Rossville. She was married to Peter A. Beer on Aug. 10, 1947, at Concordia. He died Jan. 5, 1993. Survivors include an adopted daughter, Elberta J. Searcy, at home; a granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery. Mrs. Beer will lie in state after 11 a.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Library, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 3957 |  | Obituary- Beer, Peter Peter A. Beer WILLARD — Peter A. Beer, 88, Wil¬lard, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1992, at home. Mr. Beer was a construction fore¬man and farmer before he retired. He was born Nov. 26, 1904, at Saffordville, the son of Clarence and Ma¬bel Gangloff Beer. He was married to Adrienne M. Viergever on Aug. 10, 1947, at Con¬cordia. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Elberta J. Searcy, at home; five sis¬ters, Ina Mae Finical and Opal Smith, both of Burlington, Hazel Moorehead, lola, Eileen Walker, Syracuse, and Evelyn Telfer, Emporia; and a broth¬er, Clarence Beer Jr., La Cygne. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery. Mr. Beer will lie in state after 8 a.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contribu¬tions may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Rossville, 66533. | |
| 3958 |  | Obituary- Belair, Sharon Belair Sharon L. Belair, Kno-Key-Shuck-Kwe, 49, Delia, died Fri-day, Oct. 28, 2016, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born July 12, 1967, in Topeka, the daughter of Albert Francis Masqua and Evelyn Jackson. Mrs. Belair was a homemaker. She was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the Drum Religion. She married Virgil Shopteese Jr. He survives. Other survivors include her mother and stepfather, Evelyn and Rusty Seymour, Topeka; a son, Albert Francis Belair, Manhattan; two daughters, Sarah Jane Hurt, Topeka, and Theresa Ann Belair, of the home; three sisters, Stephanie Belair, Topeka, Deanna Roberts, in Oklahoma, and Marlena Jordan, Mayetta; a stepsister, Tricia Seymour, Topeka; a brother, Joseph Seymour, Denver, Colo.; a stepbrother, Allan Seymour, Topeka; four granddaughters, Louisa Reyna, Octavia Hurt, Liza Frances Belair and Dena Rochelle Jones, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Michelle Belair. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth F. Belair; and an aunt, Roberta Jackson. Mrs. Belair will lie in state until 3 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt, where family and friends will meet from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A supper will be held Wednesday evening at the Dance Ground west of Mayetta. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Jessepe Cemetery on the Kickapoo Reservation at Horton. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 280, Hoyt, KS 66440. | |
| 3959 |  | Obituary- Bell, Fred Early-day Rossville Resident Dies In Kansas City Hospital Fred D. Bell of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away June 4 in a Kansas City hospital. He was 85. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bell, he was born in Rossville, the oldest of seven boys. His father worked at the mill in Rossville for years before the family moved to Wabaunsee, Kansas. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Beard, of Wabaunsee who lives on the place owned by his parents; and a brother, Rev. Thomas Bell of Detroit, Michigan. | |
| 3960 |  | Obituary- Bell, William William Bell, formerly of Willard, passed away May 11, 1962, at his home in Bonesteel, South Dakota. He was born May 20, 1885 to William V. Bell and Lucy Rush Bell. He is survived by his present wife, Dora Langguth Bell, whom he married on April 20, 1957. On October 14, 1908, he was united in marriage to Maude Boyles who preceded him in death on March 25, 1924. To this union four children were born, who are as follows: Ray Bell of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Thelma Ent of Rossville, Virgil Bell of Alma, and Mrs. Marjorie Barber of Alta Vista; survivors also include two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Gleason of Eskridge and Eva Johnson of California; and one brother, John Bell of Eskridge. There are also ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bonesteel, South Dakota. | |
| 3961 |  | Obituary- Bellman, Howard Howard Leroy (Roy) Bellman Howard Leroy (Roy) Bellman, 83, 947 Forest, died Saturday at a Topeka hos¬pital. He was born March 9, 1896, in St. Marys, son of Edgar C. and Elmira Bellman. A lifelong Kansas resident, he farmed in the Silver Lake and Delia communities for many years before moving Topeka. In Topeka he worked as a carpenter and a custodian at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital before retiring in 1960. He married Mattie Pendleton in 1925. She died in 1926. He married Nellie Cochran Luthye in 1931. She survives. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War I. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roberta Henderson, 525 Grattan; three stepsons, Dale Luthye, 909 N. Michigan, Wilbur Luthye, Westminis¬ter, Colo., and Donald Luthye, Liberty, Mo.; six brothers, William Bellman, Lyons, Delbert Bellman, Pasadena, Calif., Noel Bellman, Greeneville, S.C., Austin Bellman, Tustin, Calif., and Carl Bellman and Robert Bellman, both of Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Delleree, Millington, Mich., and Mrs. Florence Marie Hendrix, Elwood; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Chapel. Burial will follow in Silver Lake Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Parker-Price Chapel. Memorial con-tributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church. | |
| 3962 |  | Obituary- Benard, Basil Basil Francis Benard ST. MARYS — Basil Francis Benard, 72, St. Marys, died Saturday, April 26, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Benard was a real estate broker in Downey, Calif., for 30 years before he retired in 1990. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Jan. 28, 1925, the son of Byron Corner and Rose Elizabeth McCor¬mick Benard. He was graduated from the University of Utah. He moved to St. Marys in 1992 and later to Rossville. Mr. Benard was a member of the Mormon Church. He was married to Catherine Cheatham in 1950 in DeQueen, Ark. She died in 1991. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Rossiter, Shawnee; and four brothers, Robert Lee Benard, Oklahoma City, William M. Benard, Dallas, Richard R. Benard, Chanute, and Byron G. Benard, Aledo, Texas. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Youth for Christ, 4715 Rainbow Blvd., Shawnee, Kan. 66205. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 3963 |  | Obituary- Benedict, Donald Donald D. Benedict Donald D. Benedict, 66, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at his home. He had colon cancer. Mr. Benedict was a science teacher and a coach and had taught at Rossville Grade School, area junior high schools, Perry- Lecompton High School, Silver Lake High School, Northern Heights High School in Admire, and Mission Valley High School. He retired in 1991 at Northern Hill Junior High School. He was a park ranger in the U.S. Corps of Engineers at Lake Perry during the summer. He served in the Navy, from 1949 to 1950 and again from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean war. He was born January 10, 1931, in Emporia, the son of Verle Daniel and Lillian B. Moore Benedict. He was graduated from Eskridge High School in 1949. He was graduated from Washburn University in 1960. Mr. Benedict was a member of Post No. 58 of the American Legion and the Red Dale Camping Club. He was married to Ruth Kraus in December 1950. They were divorced. He later was married to Shirley D. Blankenship on February 27, 1954, in Las Vegas. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Bryce Benedict and Mike Kraus, both of Topeka, and Dennis Benedict, Grantville; two daughters, Linda Benedict and Diana Ratz, both of Topeka; a brother, Arnold Benedict, Norwalk, Calif.; a sister, Laura Lou Tuggle, Mount Olive, Miss.; and six grandsons. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Nocole Michelle Benedict, on July 7, 1985. Services were at 1:00 Monday at the Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial with military graveside honors conducted by a Fort Riley military detail were in Memorial Park Cemetery. Relatives and friends met at the mortuary from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday. | |
| 3964 |  | Obituary- Benke, Frederick 1 Frederick William "Erick" Benke IV Frederick William "Erick" Benke IV, 34, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. Erick was born on February 6, 1986 in Topeka, son of Frederick "Rick" W. Benke III and Darla Benke. Erick will lie in state on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/gone-too-soon-erick-benke. To read the full obituary or to leave online condolences please visit our website at www.penwellgabeltopeka.com | |
| 3965 |  | Obituary- Benke, Frederick 2 Frederick “Erick” William Benke IV, 34, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020. Erick was born on February 6, 1986 in Topeka, son of Frederick “Rick” W. Benke III and Darla Benke. He graduated from Topeka High School in 2004, where he played football, track, and wrestled. Erick was also part of the marching and jazz band. After high school, Erick attended Washburn University, where he was part of the football team. He loved sports, fishing, and camping with his children. He was working as an apprentice electrician through the apprentice electrician program at IBEW in Topeka. He was a member of the Local Union 226. Erick is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dale E. Johnson, Frederick W. Benke Jr., and Margaret Benke. He is survived by his two children, Frederick “Derick” W. Benke V, Layla Benke, and their mother, Sarah Olson all of Silver Lake; his parents Frederick “Rick” W. Benke III and Darla Benke of Topeka; grandmother, Demaris Johnson of Topeka; sisters, Brooke De La O (Ricardo) and Jenifer Benke all of Topeka; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and one niece. Erick will lie in state on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. | |
| 3966 |  | Obituary- Bennett, Alfred Alfred Bennett DELIA — Alfred E. Bennett, 97, Route 1, Delia, died Sunday at his home north of here. He was born March 12, 1875, at Soldier and spent his life in Jackson County. He was a retir¬ed farmer. His wife, Mrs. Sylvia Bennett, died in 1963. Survivors include three daugh¬ters, Mrs. Mary Patrick, Holton, Mrs. Anna Corbit, Kansas City, and Frances Bennett, Holton; three sons, Henry Bennett, at home, Paul Bennett, Franklin, N. C., and Frank Bennett, Hol¬ton; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Olive Hill Cemetery west of Holton. | |
| 3967 |  | Obituary- Bennett, Dennis 1 Dennis Lynn Bennett ROSSVILLE — Mass of Christian Burial is pending at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church here for Dennis Lynn Bennett, 26, Nevada, Mo., formerly of Rossville. He died Thursday, July 25, at his home. Nevada police said Mr. Bennett died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the death still was under investigation Mr. Bennett was a plumber for Hillier Plumbing, Co., at Nevada. He was born June 28, 1959, at Topeka, the son of Kenneth L. and Norma Reicherter Bennett. He moved from Rossville to Nevada 3 ˝ years ago. He was married to Helen Daniels June 27, 1981, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Krystal Bennett and Tonya Bennett, both of the home, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bennett, Rossville; a sister, Yvonne Bennett, Rossville; two brothers, Randy Bennett, Berryton and Mark Bennett, Topeka; and grand¬parents, Delbert and Mary Olson Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reicherter, Seneca. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 3968 |  | Obituary- Bennett, Dennis 2 DENNIS LYNN BENNETT Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, July 29, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville for Dennis Lynn Bennett, 26, Nevada, Mo., formerly of Rossville. Rosary was at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Chapel. He died Thursday, July 25, 1985, at his home. Nevada police said Mr. Bennett died of an apparent self- inflicted gunshot wound, and the death was still under in¬vestigation. Mr. Bennett was a plumber of Hillier Plumbing Co., at Nevada. He was born June 28, 1959, at Topeka, the son of Kenneth L. and Norma Reicherter Bennett. He moved from Rossville to Nevada three and one-half years ago. He was married to Helen Daniels June 27, 1981, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Krystal Bennett and Tonya Bennett, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bennett, Rossville; a sister, Yvonne Bennett, Rossville; two brothers, Randy Bennett, Berryton, and Mark Bennett, Topeka; and grandparents, Delbert and Mary Olson, Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reicherter, Seneca. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Scott Bennett, David Fangman, Rod Homan, John Merriman, Steve Feldkamp, and Stan Feldkamp. | |
| 3969 |  | Obituary- Bennett, Frances Frances Bennett Frances Roselia Bennett, 81, Onaga, formerly of Holton, died Monday, February 19, 2001, at an Onaga nursing home. She was born July 16, 1919, in Delia, the daughter of Alfred and Sylvia Alice Morgan Bennett She grew up in the Delia community where she attended school. She lived in Holton for more than 30 years before moving to Onaga in the early 1990s. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Wiebe, Grand Island, NE; a brother, Frank Bennett, Onaga; five grandchildren; and four great-grand¬children. A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Olive Hill Cemetery, west of Holton. The family suggests memorial contributions to Beck-Bookman Li¬brary, Holton, in care of Mercer Fu¬neral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 3970 |  | Obituary- Bennett, Gale Gale E. Bennett, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born March 1, 1935 in Delia, Kansas, the son of Leo C. and Mary (Morris) Bennett. Gale attended Rossville Grade School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. He worked at the Sinclair station while in school and then at Kaw Valley Dehydrating Plant after graduation. He went on to work for Wagner Construction as a carpenter for 30 years and then with Senne Construction for another 5 years. He retired in 1995. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #1445, The Knights of Columbus and The Still Waters Evangelical Church. Gale married Edna M. Bennett on June 4, 1960 in St. Mary’s, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include their children, Scott Bennett of Topeka, Brian Bennett of Topeka, his grandson, Kurtis and his siblings, Kenneth Bennett of Rossville, Kansas, Mary Homan of St. Mary’s, Kansas and Judy Merriman of Lawrence. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 at Still Waters Evangelical Church, 4412 SW 21st St. where the family will receive friends beginning at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Auburn Cemetery. Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd. is assisting the family. To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option at https://www.dovetopeka.com/Obituary/185013/Gale-Bennett/Dove-KS | |
| 3971 |  | Obituary- Bennett, Henry HENRY W. BENNETT Henry W. Bennett, 73, Delia, died Monday, April 16, 1979, at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 5, 1905, at Soldier, the son of Alfred and Sylvia Morgan Bennett. He spent most of his life in the Delia community. Mr. Bennett was a farmer and stock¬man and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Mary Patrick and Frances Bennett, both at Holton, and Mrs. Anna Corbit, Mayetta; and two brothers, Paul Bennett, Franklin, N.C., and Frank Bennett, Holton. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday (today) at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Olive Hill Cemetery, west of Holton. | |
| 3972 |  | Obituary- Bennett, John JOHN A. BENNETT John A. Bennett, father of Leo Bennett died at his home in Wamego Wednesday morning after a lingering illness. Mr. Bennett was called home Tuesday and was with his father when he passed away. JOHN A. BENNETT John A. Bennett, 82, died Wednes¬day at his home in Wamego. He was born December 9, 1867, at Blooming¬ton, Ill., and came to Kansas when a small child. He lived in the Wheaton and Blaine communities for many years, moved to Wamego a number of years ago. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Ben¬nett; two sons, Leo and Marcellus Bennett; five daughters, Mrs. C. Mul¬ler, Mrs. Sarah Muller, Mrs. Alice Muller, Miss Justine Bennett and Mrs. Margaret Blaskey. | |
| 3973 |  | Obituary- Bennett, Randy Randy L. Bennett ROSSVILLE — Services for will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stan¬islaus Catholic Church in Rossville for Randy L. Bennett, 34, Chandler, Ariz., formerly of Rossville, who died Thursday, Oct. 1, 1992, at his home. Authorities said he died of a self-in¬flicted gunshot wound. He was born Dec. 31, 1957, in To¬peka, the son of Kenneth L. and Nor¬ma Reicherter Bennett. He grew up in Rossville and lived in Berryton before tie moved to Chandler in 1973. He was active in boys baseball pro-grams in Berryton and Phoenix. He was a truck driver for Headlee Roof¬ing Company in Phoenix. He was married to Carol Evans June 18, 1977. in Topeka. She sur¬vives. Other survivors include two sons, Jason Bennett and Tanner Bennett, both of Mesa, Ariz.; his parents, Ken¬neth and Norma Bennett, Rossville; grandmothers, Mary Olson, Rossville, and Teresa Reicherter, Seneca; a brother, Mark Bennett, Topeka; and a sister, Yvonne Bennett, Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Bennett will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tues¬day. Memorial contributions may be made to an Educational Fund for Ja¬son and Tanner Bennett and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 3974 |  | Obituary- Bennett, Randy 2 Randy L. Bennett Services for Randy L. Bennett will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville for Randy L. Bennett, 34, Chandler, Ariz. Formerly of Rossville, who died Thursday, October 1, 1992, at his home. Authorities said he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born December 31, 1957, in Topeka, the son of Kenneth L. and Norma Reicherter Bennett. He grew up in Rossville and lived in Berryton before he moved to Chandler in 1988. He was active in boy’s baseball programs in Berryton and Phoenix. He was a truck driver for Headlee Roofing Company in Phoenix. He was married to Carol Evans June 18, 1977, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Jason Bennett and Tanner Bennett, both of Mesa, Ariz.; his parents, Kenneth and Norma Bennett, Rossville; grandmothers, Mary Olson, Rossville, and Teresa Reicherter, Seneca; a brother, Mark Bennett, Topeka; and a sister, Yvonne Bennett, Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Bennett will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Verschelden Funeral Home, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to an Educational Fund for Jason and Tanner Bennett and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 3975 |  | Obituary- Benninghoff, Cornie Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Cornie Benninghoff of Salmon, Idaho, on January 25. 1958. Mrs. Benninghoff will be re¬membered as Cornie McCabe, the granddaughter of Dr. Robert Gabbey, a pioneer doctor in the very early days of Rossville. | |
| 3976 |  | Obituary- Benoit, Dorothy Dorothy H. Benoit Dorothy H. Benoit, 88, of Hoyt, Kan., died Nov. 15, 2012, at Rossville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Rossville. She was born March 16, 1924, in Goff, the daughter of Edward A. and Thresia F. (Sextro) Brucken. She moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1948, to Holton, Kan., in 1970, to Topeka in 1972, and then to Hoyt in 1982. Dorothy was a homemaker and a seam¬stress. Dorothy was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden, where she was a member of the Quilters Guild and the Altar Society. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening and canning. Dorothy married Leon W. Benoit on June 23, 1948, at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Holton. He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1990. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Yvonne Rose Benoit, and six brothers and four sisters. Survivors include her children and their spous-es, Terri Benoit of Parker, Colo., Norman Benoit of Topeka, Denise and Harold Walsh of Allen, Texas, Robert and Suzanne Benoit of Hoyt, and Mary and Larry Boos of Topeka. Ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 19 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden. Interment followed in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabili-tation Center Activities Fund, and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. | |
| 3977 |  | Obituary- Benson, Jean JEAN BENSON Mrs. Jean Benson, 80, rural Clay Center, died Wednesday, October 22, 1986, at a Clay Center hospital. She was born June 9, 1906, in the Hayes community north of Clay Center, the daughter of Albert and Mary Ancoats Rundle. Mrs. Benson was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center and South Hayes Extension Homemakers Unit. Mrs. Benson will be remem¬bered as Jean Rundle, a former Rossville High School Teacher from 1928-1930. She was married to A. Wallace Benson, August 6, 1930. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Larson, rural Randolph; two sons, Harvey Benson and Arthur Benson, both of Clay Center; a sister, Mrs. Aileen Allen, Scottsdale, Ariz.; nine grandchil-dren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center. Burial was in Republican City Cemetery south of Clay Center. Neill- Schwensen Funeral Home in Clay Center was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 3978 |  | Obituary- Bent, Curtis Curtis J. Bent HARTFORD — Curtis J. Bent, 65. Route 2, Hartford, died Sunday, Feb. 22, at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital. Mr. Bent was a retired carpenter. He was born June 3, 1921, at Bladen, Neb., the son of Elmer and Hilda Johnson Bent. He lived in the Jacob’s Creek area near Hartford since 1975. Mr. Bent was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the United Meth-odist Church at Clearview, Neb., and Linden-Tripkos Memorial Post No 6654 of Veterans of Foreign Wars at DeSoto. He was married to Bessie L. Lanning Aug. 4, 1950, at Minden, Neb. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Cindy Meier, Lawrence; a son, Dennis Bent, Nevada, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Schmidt, Minden, Neb., and Mrs. Edna Wyatt, Delia; two brothers, Gene Bent and Edward Bent, addresses unavailable; and four grand¬children. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Strawn Cemetery northwest of Burlington. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home in Burlington. BENT Curtis J. Bent, 65. Route 2, Hartford, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 1987, at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital. Mr. Bent was a retired carpenter. He was born June 3, 1921, at Bladen, Neb., the son of Elmer and Hilda Johnson Bent. He lived in the Jacob’s Creek area near Hartford since 1975. Mr. Bent was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the United Meth-odist Church at Clearview, Neb., and Linden-Tripkos Memorial Post No. 6654 of Veterans of Foreign Wars at DeSoto. He was married to Bessie L. Lanning Aug. 4, 1950, at Minden Neb. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Cindy Meier, Lawrence; a son, Dennis Bent, Nevada, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Schmidt, Minden. Neb., and Mrs. Edna Wyatt, Delia; two brothers, Gene Bent and Edward Bent, addresses unavailable; and four grand¬children. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Strawn Cemetery northwest of Burlington. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home in Burlington. | |
| 3979 |  | Obituary- Beougher, Addie ADDIE GRACE BEOUGHER Addie Grace Beougher, 83, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born Sept.14, 1923, at Burlington, the daughter of William Earl and Helen Tipton Graybeal. Mrs. Beougher was raised in Burlington. She had lived in California and Las Vegas before moving back to Kansas in 1969. She lived in Delia and Raymond before moving to Topeka. She was married to William Earl Mark Jr. in 1937. They divorced. She later married Robert Beougher on April 29, 1950, at El Dorado. He died May 23, 2002. Mrs. Beougher was also preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Shane Wingo in 1961. Mrs. Beougher was a member of the Seaman Southern Baptist Church and was a past member of the Silver Lake Baptist Church. Survivors include, three daughters, Myrtle E. Wingo, Topeka; Martha J. Tucker, Houston, Tex., Linda K. Wayatt, Raymond; a stepdaughter, Roberta M. Maynard, Las Vegas, Nev.; a stepson, Robert L. Beougher, Oklahoma City, Okla.; a sister, Yvonne Shepard, Topeka; a brother, Wesley Graybeal, Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, Michelle, Gina, Paulette, Julie, Crystal, Tammy, Penny and Mathew; two step-grandchildren, Tomora and Stephen; 17great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 31, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment was in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Midland Hospice House and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 3980 |  | Obituary- Beougher, Robert Robert O. Beougher, 83, Topeka, formerly of Delia, died Thursday, May 23, 2002, at a Leavenworth hospital. He was born March 9, 1919, in Orion, the son of Omar and Ida Mae Purdum Beougher. He had lived in Topeka the past several years. Mr. Beougher grew up in the Gove and Quinter communities in western Kansas. He served in the United State Army from May 1937 until November 1939, and again from October 1944 until April 1946. He was a veteran of World War II. He worked for Boeing Aircraft Manufacturing in Wichita, and for Ryan and Hughes Aircraft Manufacturing in California for many years. He retired from Seymore Foods, Topeka, where he worked for over 12 years. He lived in California and in Las Vegas before moving back to Kansas in 1969. He had lived in the Delia community, the Raymond community, and moved to Topeka about four years ago. He was a member of the Raymond Baptist Church and attended the Silver Lake Baptist Church. He was a member of Post No. 400 of the American Legion, Topeka. On April 29, 1950 he married Addie G. Mark at El Dorado. She survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Myrtle E. Wingo, Topeka, Roberta M. Maynard, Las Vegas, NV, Martha J. Tucker, Spring, TX and Linda K. Wyatt, Raymond; one son, Robert L. Beougher, Oklahoma City, OK; one sister, Delores “Penny” Enwall, Pocatello, ID; 10 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. A grandson, Robert Shane Wingo, died in 1961. His service was at 10 a.m. Saturday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in the Delia Cemetery. The graveside service was conducted by a detail team from Ft. Leavenworth. A family visitation was held Friday from 7 to 8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Lake Baptist Church or Post No. 400 of the American Legion, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 3981 |  | Obituary- Berberick, Annie TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1978 MRS. ANNIE BERBERICK Mrs. Annie R. Berberick, 65, Topeka, died Sunday night, December 25, 1977, in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted December 3 for treatment of a heart ailment. She later suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born December 17, 1912, at Meriden. She spent most of her life in the Topeka, Meriden, Hoyt, and Delia communities. Mrs. Berberick worked for the Kansas Department of Revenue and Taxation 21 years. She was a member of the auxiliary of Topeka Chapter No. 31 of American War Dads. She was married to John P. Berberick April 23, 1960. They formerly owned and operated restaurants at Delia and Rossville. He died June 9, 1977. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edith Reed, Topeka; three sons, Robert D. Plants, El Paso, Tex., Jacob J. Plants, Paonia, Colo., and Clarence A. Plants, Auburn; two step-sons, John Berberick, Cherryvale, and Bill Berberick, Topeka; a brother, Harvey Terry, Grantville; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Charboro and Mrs. Mabel Trezise, both at Hemet Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 12 stepgrandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial was in Grantville Cemetery. | |
| 3982 |  | Obituary- Berberick, John 1 JOHN BERBERICK Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Brennan Funeral Home in Topeka for John P. Berberick, 72, Topeka, who died Thursday morning, June 9, 1977 at a Topeka hospital following an extended illness. An autopsy is scheduled to determine cause of death. He was born June 28, 1904, in Topeka, where he lived most of his life. He owned and operated restaurants in Topeka, Rossville and Delia. He served ten years in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, and American War Dads, both at Topeka, and the American Legion at Rossville. He married Elizabeth Pfeifer in 1935. She died in 1959. He married Annie Plants on April 23, 1960. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, John Berberick, Cherryvale, and William J. Berberick, Topeka; three stepsons, Clar-ence Plants, Topeka, Jacob Plants, Paonia, Colo., and Robert Plants, El Paso, Tex.; a Stepdaughter, Mrs. Edith Reed, Topeka; two brothers, Jacob Berberick, and William Berberick, both of Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Corber, Topeka, and Mrs. Anna Williams, Kathleen, Ga.; and 24 grandchil¬dren. Parish Rosary was recited Friday evening at the funeral home. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. | |
| 3983 |  | Obituary- Berberick, John 2 John Berberick Services will be at Brennan Funeral Home for John P. Berberick, 72, 1412 Glencoe, who died Thursday morning at a Topeka hospital following an extended illness. An au¬topsy is scheduled to determine cause of death. He was born June 28, 1904, in Topeka, where he lived most of his life. He owned and operated restaurants in Topeka, Rossville, and Delia. He served 10 years in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, and American War Dads, both at Topeka, and the Ameri¬can Legion at Rossville. He married Elizabeth Pfeifer in 1935. She died in 1959. He married Annie Plants on April 23, 1960. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, John Berberick, Cherryvale, and Wil¬liam J. Berberick, 417 Green: three stepsons, Clarence Plants, 8052 S.W. Auburn Road, Jacob Paints, Paonia, Colo., and Robert Plants, El Paso, Tex.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Edith Reed, 3418 Rochester Road; two brothers, Ja¬cob Berberick, 538 N. Lime, and Wil¬liam L. Berberick, 536 Scotland; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Corber, 554 Scot¬land. and Mrs. Anna Williams, Kath¬leen, Ga.; and 24 grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cem-etery. Mr. Berberick will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where parish rosary will be re¬cited at 7:30 p.m. Friday. | |
| 3984 |  | Obituary- Berges, Leona ONAGA – Leona Ann “Roggenkamp” Berges, 90, of Onaga, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Community Hospital in Onaga. She was born November 5, 1923 at Wheaton, the daughter of Otto J. and Johanna F. Maskil Roggenkamp. Leona was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter, and will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandma and great-grandma. She married Dale K. Berges on June 30, 1947 at Wheaton. He died April 29, 1994. Leona was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Marcellus Roggenkamp and Jerry Roggenkamp, and a sister, Margie Annan. Survivors include a son, Eugene Berges (Deborah), Onaga; four daughters, Connie Ryan (Pat), Overland Park, Cathy Meier (Mike), Wichita, Nancy Rezac (Tom), Emmett, and Cindy Seele (Robin), Rossville; two brothers, Joe Roggenkamp, Onaga, and Paul Roggenkamp, Wheaton; one sister, Geraldine Keating, Albuquerque, NM, eleven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 21st at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Onaga Cemetery. Leona will lie in state until 4:00 p.m. Thursday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. She will lie in state after 5:00 p.m. at the church where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m., followed by visitation. Memorials are suggested to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, or the charity of the donor’s choice, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 212, Onaga, 66521. On-line condolences may be made to chapeloaksfuneralhome.com. | |
| 3985 |  | Obituary- Bergsten, Clarence 1 CLARENCE R. BERGSTEN Clarence R. Bergsten. 80, Rossville, died Monday, September 15, 1980, at a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. He was born February 21, 1900, at Cleburne, the son of Charles and Mary Carlson Bergsten. He lived at Rossville 30 years. Earlier he lived at Cleburne and Wichita. Mr. Bergsten was a retired farmer. He was confirmed in 1916 in Cleburne Covenant Missionary Church and was a member of the Bible Church at Rossville. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lillian Fritzson, Blue Rapids. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Burial was in Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. | |
| 3986 |  | Obituary- Bergsten, Clarence 2 CLARENCE R. BERGSTEN Clarence R. Bergsten. 80, Rossville, died Monday, September 15, 1980, at a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. He was born February 21, 1900, at Cleburne, the son of Charles and Mary Carlson Bergsten. He lived at Rossville 30 years. Earlier he lived at Cleburne and Wichita. Mr. Bergsten was a retired farmer. He was confirmed in 1916 in Cleburne Covenant Missionary Church and was a member of the Bible Church at Rossville. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lillian Fritzson, Blue Rapids. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Burial was in Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. | |
| 3987 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Charles Lincoln Charles Lincoln Berkey Charles L. Berkey, died at 10 o’clock Saturday evening, Aug. 26, at his home on Orange Street, aged 62 years, 3 months and 20 days, after a game fight of many weeks following an operation on March 31. His ailment had been of several years duration and immediately following the operation his chances for recovering his normal health appeared favorable. This hope was of short duration, however, and a few weeks after returning home he was compelled to remain at home and his condition grew graver each week. Mr. Berkey was born at Sipesville, Pa., May 6, 1860, and at the age of 16 came west to Kansas in company of a brother and an uncle. These latter returned to the old home but Mr. Berkey remained. On February 28, 1886, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Maust, at Falls City, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Berkey lived for 3 years on farms in the vicinity of Rossville and in 1889 moved into this city where they have resided since. The last few years of his life had been devoted to active farming in this vicinity. In his other ventures at various periods of his life he had shown marked ability for handling crews of workman, in bridge work, with threshing crews, on road work, or whatever the job might be. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church with which he had affiliated, conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson, of Topeka. Beside his wife he is survived by three children, Guy, of Russell; Charles, of Rossville and Mrs. Edith Zickefoose of Stapleton, Neb., thirteen grand-children; four brothers, Eli, of Johnstown, Pa.; Isaac, Somerset, Pa.; Rev. Filson Berkey, Scottsville, Pa.; Rev. Abe Berkey, Lindsburg, Pa. and one sister, Mrs. Kate Kaiser, of Tustin, Calif. CARD OF THANKS—We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Ellen Berkey, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Berkey, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Berkey, Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zickefoose. | |
| 3988 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Curtis D. Curtis “Curt” Berkey Curtis Deane Berkey, 77, Rossville, Kansas, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, Thursday, June 11, 2020, following an heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. Curt was born January 13, 1943, to the late Don and Mary Jane Nicholson Berkey. A lifelong resident of Rossville, Curt graduated from Rossville High School in 1961 and attended Kansas State University. He was drafted by the LA Dodgers farm team as a pitcher, but a combine accident put an end to those dreams. On October 25, 1989, Curt and JoAnne (Conway) McDonnell were married, enjoying more than 30 years together. For the last 13 years they were pleased to leave Kansas winters behind for the warmth of Mesa, Arizona. Curt was very proud of farming for almost 58 years. A life-long educator in the farming community, Curt mentored many young farmers. He was old school and proud that his rows were straighter than those being put in by GPS. A very honorable man, Curt loved his family and friends and his presence will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared Curt’s life are his wife, JoAnne; children, Keith Berkey (Kim) Rossville, Angela Shriner (Kevin) Cape Coral, Florida, Shannon Frodge, Mobile, Alabama, Brad McDonnell, Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Kalli Shriner (Jav Palomo) Boca Raton, Florida, Kohen Shriner (Lilly Sheridan) Las Cruces, New Mexico, Skyler McDonnell, Flordia; great-granddaughter, Molly and her mother, Harlie Nemecheck, Rossville; sister, PJ Berkey, Kansas City, Kansas; brother-in-law, Jamie Conway (Gayle) Topeka; and nieces and nephews. Curt’s family will greet friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. A Celebration of Curt’s Life will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be private at Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Shawnee County Fire District #3, Rossville, or to Midland Care Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 3989 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Don Don Berkey Don Berkey, age 94, Rossville, passed away Mon., Sept. 7, 2009 at Rossville Health Care Center. Don was born January 1, 1915 in Silver Lake, KS, the son of, Charles and Lyda Dean Berkey. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1939 with a business degree. Don worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for over 40 years, retiring as Assistant Treasurer. He was a member of Rossville American Legion Post 31 and was a member of Masonic Lake Lodge #50. Don was a member of the Citizen Pottawatomie Nation. He was the third oldest living member in the State of Kansas. Don married Mary Jane Nicholson on Nov. 15, 1941. She preceded him in death on Oct. 21, 2004. Don and Mary Jane traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe and he was an avid reader of The Wall Street Journal, bridge player and golfer. Don is survived by his children, Curt and JoAnne Berkey, Ross¬ville and Pam Berkey Sibert, Kansas City; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7p.m. Sun. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. A memorial service will be at 11a.m. Mon. at the funeral home. Private inurnment will follow in Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Heart of America Hospice sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 3990 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Don 2 DON BERKEY Don Berkey, age 94, Rossville, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at Rossville Health Care Center. Don was born Jan. 1, 1915, in Silver Lake, the son of Charles and Lyda Dean Berkey. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1939 with a business degree. Don worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 40 years, retiring as assistant treasurer. He was a member of Rossville American Legion Post 31 and was a member of Masonic Lake Lodge No. 50. Don was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. He was the third oldest living member in the State of Kansas. Don married Mary Jane Nicholson on Nov. 15, 1941. She preceded him in death on Oct. 21, 2004. Don and Mary Jane traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe and he was an avid reader of The Wall Street Journal, bridge player and golfer. Don is survived by his children, Curt and JoAnne Berkey, Rossville, and Pam Berkey Sibert, Kansas City; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. A memorial service was held Monday, Sept. 14, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614. Private inurnment followed in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Heart of America Hospice sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 3991 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Ellen 1 MRS. ELLEN BERKEY Mrs. Ellen Berkey, 90, formerly of Rossville, died at the home of her son, Wednesday, in Russell. She was born in Somerset. Pa., November 11, 1850 and came to Kansas in 1885. She lived at Rossville until four years ago, when she went to Russell to make her home with her son. She was a member of the Rossville Methodist church. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Edith Zickefoose of Stapleton, Neb.; two sons F. B. Berkey of Russell and Charles Berkey of Rossviile; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Rossville Methodist church, and burial will be in the Ross¬ville cemetery. The body is at the Parker Mortuary. ELLEN BERKEY Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Berkey were held Saturday after¬noon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church, with the Rev. Don Jones officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Don Berkey accompanied Mrs. Irene Campbell. Pallbearers were grandsons: Don Berkey, Homer Berkey, Robert Ber¬key, Arthur Berkey, W. B. Berkey, and Bill Burgett. Burial in Rossville City cemetery. | |
| 3992 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Ellen 2 Out-of-town relatives and friends here Saturday for the funeral of Mrs. Ellen Berkey were: Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Berkey, Mr. W. B. Berkey, of Rus¬sell, Kansas; Mr. Homer Berkey, of Ellsworth. Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Berkey, Denver, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Art Berkey, Hollywood, Calif.: Mrs. Helen Michael and son Gary, of Glendale, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Burgett,, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Vor- hies, Mr. and M'is. C. J. Maust, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Maust, Dwane and Delores Vorhies, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Dean, Mr. Delbert Dean. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Maddux. Mr. and Mrs. William Maddox, all of Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berkey drove out to Russell, Kansas, Saturday to see his mother, Mrs. Ellen Berkey, who is seriously ill at the home of her son Guy Berkey. Later—Mrs. Berkey passed away Wednesday night. MISCELLANEOUS We wish to express our apprecia¬tion for the many acts of kindness, expressions of sympathy and condo¬lence extended by our friends and neighbors during the recent illness and death of our mother, Ellen Berkey. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berkey Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Berkey Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zickefoose Mr. and Mrs. Chas Berkey drove out to Russell, Tuesday to see Grandma Berkey who is seriously ill at the home of her son Guy Berkey. | |
| 3993 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Francis Guy Berkey Russell—F.G. “Guy” Berkey, 81, Russell, was dead on arrival at a hospital here Tuesday. He had an abdominal ailment. He was born Dec. 16, 1886, in Rossville and had lived in Russell since 1917. He was a signal maintenance man for Union Pacific Railroad before he retired in 1954. He was a charter member of First Christian Church in Russell and was a 50-year member of Russell Lodge No. 177, AF&AM. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Macha, 704 Polk, Topeka, and Mrs. Helen Hill, Sunland, Calif.; four sons, Robert Berkey, Denver, Colo., Homer Berkey and Pete Berkey, both of Russell, and Arthur Berkey, North Hollywood, Calif.; and 13 grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in First Christian Church, Russell. Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services at 3 p.m. Thursday in Rossville Cemetery. Deines Brothers Funeral Home, Russell, is in charge of arrangements. Guy Berkey Russell—F.G. “Guy” Berkey, 81, Russell, was dead on arrival at a hospital here Tuesday. He had an abdominal ailment. He was born Dec. 16, 1886, in Rossville and had lived in Russell since 1917. He was a signal maintenance man for Union Pacific Railroad before he retired in 1954. He was a charter member of First Christian Church in Russell and was a 50-year member of Russell Lodge No. 177, AF&AM. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Elsie Berkey, at home, two daughters, Mrs. [sic] Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Macha, 704 Polk, Topeka, and Mrs. Helen Hill, Sunland, Calif.; four sons, Robert Berkey, Denver, Colo., Homer Berkey and Pete Berkey, both of Russell, and Arthur Berkey, North Hollywood, Calif.; and 13 grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in First Christian Church, Russell. Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services at 3 p.m. Thursday in Rossville Cemetery. Deines Brothers Funeral Home, Russell, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 3994 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Francis 2 F. G. BERKEY Francis Guy, son of Charles and Ellen (Maust) Berkey, was born December 16, 1886 at Rossville, Kansas. His death occurred at the City Hospital in Russell, Kansas, on February 13, 1968 at 12:30 a. m. His age was 81 years, 1 month, and 28 days. A resident of Russell since 1917, Guy received his education and training in the Rossville community. In 1910 he was united in marriage to the former Margaret Cuttle. Here were 8 children born to this marriage, two of whom preceded the parents in death. He engaged in carpentry work for a number of years and then took up Railroading. In 1917 he came with his family to Russell where he was Signal Maintainer for the U. P. Railroad until his retirement in 1953. After the death of his wife on December 29, 1924 he centered his interests in his home and family. Active in church, fraternal and community projects, he was instrumental in founding the present Christian Church in Russell and as a charter member, elder and Sunday School teacher since the church was organized, he truly served the Lord. A faithful member of the Masonic Lodge, he received his 50 year pin several years ago. In 1933 he remarried, to the former Elsie Morris who has stood by his side through the years as a helpmate, companion and step-mother. | |
| 3995 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Francis 3 Understanding, gracious, honest and sincere, Mr. Berkey’s many acts and deeds of sacrifice, devotion, love, and generosity will always be remembered and treasured by, his wife, Elsie of the home, 376 West 10th street; six children, Mrs. Marvin (Lucy) Macha, Topeka, Kansas; Robert G. Berkey, Denver, Colo.; Homer C. and Pete Berkey, Russell; Arthur Berkey, North Hollywood, Calif.; and Mrs. Helen Hill, Sunland, Calif. Also two step-children, Wayne Morris, Overland Park, Kansas and Mrs. Isla Acton, Turner, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Edith Zickefoose, Stapleton, Nebr; 13 grandchildren and other relatives and many friends. Memorial Service Held Thursday, February 15, 1968 from The First Christian Church at 10:30 a. m. John Ransom, officiating. Laid to rest in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Kansas. Masonic Rites at the Graveside. Service Entrusted to Deines Brothers Funeral Home. | |
| 3996 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Lyda 1 Mrs. Lyda A. Berkey ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Lyda A. Berkey, 91, Rossville, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Aug. 3, 1894, at Rossville, the daughter of Joseph and Alma Mitchell Dean. Mrs. Berkey spent her life in the Rossville community. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of Order of Eastern Star, both at Ross¬ville. She was married to Charles L. Berkey in 1913 at Rossville. He died Jan. 26, 1965. Survivors include a son, Donald D. Berkey, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Bailey, Silver Lake, Mrs. Kate Maddox, Topeka, and Mrs. Emma Waltrip of Armona, Calif.; two brothers, Charles Dean, Silver Lake, and Delbert Dean, Topeka; two grandchildren and five great-grand- children. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Fri¬day at Parker-Price Mortuary in To¬peka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Rossville, 66533. Mrs. Ber¬key will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at the mortuary where rela¬tives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. ******************** To all our friends and relatives, we want to thank you for all your kindnesses during Mother’s illness and at the time of her death. A special thanks to all of you at the Rossville Valley Manor. The Don Berkey family ******************** | |
| 3997 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Lyda 2 Lyda A. Berkey Mrs. Lyda A. Berkey, 91, Rossville, died Tuesday, January 21, 1986, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born August 3, 1894, at Rossville, the daughter of Joseph and Alma Mitchell Dean. Mrs. Berkey spent her life in the Rossville community. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of Eastern Star, both at Rossville. She was married to Charles L. Berkey in 1913 at Rossville. He died January 26, 1965. Survivors include a son, Donald D. Berkey, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Bailey, Silver Lake, Mrs. Kate Maddox, Topeka, and Mrs. Emma Waltrip, Armona, Calif.; two brothers, Charles Dean, Silver Lake, and Delbert Dean, Topeka; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Rossville, 66533. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. | |
| 3998 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Margaret BODY OF MRS. GUY BERKEY BURIED HERE TODAY The people of Rossville were shocked when the news came here of the death of Mrs. Guy Berkey last Monday afternoon at her home in Russell, Kansas. Complications ac¬companying child birth caused her death. The little child was buried with the mother. The body was brought to Rossville yesterday morning taken the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cottle, where it lay in state until the funeral this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. The funeral service was held in the Christian church conducted by the Rev. Mr. G. C. Albin, pastor of the Rossville Methodist church. Interment was made in Rossville cemetery. Margaret Frances, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cottle, was born at West Liberty, Ky., Dec. 5, 1887, and departed this life Dec. 29, 1924, at the age of 37 years and 24 days. She was married to Guy Berkey of Rossville, Kans., May 17, 1911 and to this union was born eight children, two of whom died in infancy, the re¬maining six namely, Lucy, Robert, Homer, Winifred, Arthur and Helen with the husband survive. She also leaves her father and mother, sisters, and brothers, nieces, nephews and a host of friends to mourn the loss of a noble woman. At the age of 16 she joined the Baptist church, after¬wards becoming a member of the Christian church at this place, of which she remained a loyal member until her death. A dutiful daughter, a loving wife, a devoted mother, a kind and loving Christian friend and neighbor, she will be greatly missed. | |
| 3999 |  | Obituary- Berkey, Mary 2 Mary Jane Berkey ROSSVILLE — Mary Jane Berkey, 87, Rossville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at Rossville Valley Manor Nurs¬ing Home. Mary Jane was born Aug. 11, 1917, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of James and Margaret Borst Nicholson. She attended school in Slaton, Tex¬as, and graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City. She attended Columbia College in Columbia, Mo., Julliard School of Music in New York and the American Conserva¬tory of Music in Chicago. Mary Jane married Don Ber¬key on Nov. 15, 1941. After World War II, they moved to Rossville where she taught piano and vocal music lessons for 37 years. She was a member of Music Study Club and Minerva Club in Topeka, and Rossville Pres¬byterian Church. She was a judge at statewide high school music competitions for a num¬ber of years, performed with community and church music groups, and was a member of the Rossville Community Library Board and the St. Mary’s Women Golf Club Board. Mary Jane and Don traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe and she was an avid reader, bridge player and golfer. She is survived by her hus¬band of 63 years, Don Berkey; a son and daughter-in-law, Curt and JoAnne Berkey, Rossville; a daughter, Pam Berkey Sibert, Kansas City; seven grandchil¬dren; and seven great¬grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kevin Bren¬nan Family Funeral Home in Topeka. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Private inurn¬ment will follow in Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 S.W. 29th St., Suite 20, Topeka, 66614, or to Rossville Community Library, 407 Main, Rossville, Kan. 66833. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com | |
| 4000 |  | Obituary- Berkey, W.B. Russell – W.B. “Pete” Berkey, 79, Russell, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1996, at a Russell hospital. Mr. Berkey owned and operated Berkey Electric in Russell until he retired in the early 1980s. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Sept. 1, 1916, at Rossville, the son of Francis Guy and Margaret Cottle Berkey. He moved with his family to Russell while he was a young boy and he was graduated from Russell High School. Mr. Berkey was a member of First Christian Church and the Elks Lodge, and he was a life member of both of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Russell. He was married to Izetta E. Radke on Feb. 3, 1939, at Russell. She survives. Other survivors include a brother, Robert Berkey, Denver; and two sisters, Lucy Macha, Topeka, and Sally Hill, Sunland, Calif. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pohlman’s Memorial Chapel at Russell. Burial will be at Russell City Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or to the Russell Regional Hospital and sent in care of the mortuary. |
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