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| 4451 |  | Obituary- Campbell, Shirley Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Shirley A. Campbell, 49, 2709 Iowa, who died Thursday, Feb. 7, at a Topeka hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker and lived in Topeka all of her adult life. She was born Feb. 24, 1935, at St. Marys, the daughter of Ernest and Anna Meyer Reser. She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and was a member of the Pentecostal Grace Church, Topeka. She married David Campbell Nov. 29 1956. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Stephen Campbell and John Broast, both of Topeka; four daughters, Catherine Edds, Michelle Campbell, all of Topeka; and two sisters, Cora Mae Davis, and Ernestine Fauerbach, both of Rossville. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. The family will meet with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Shirley A. Campbell, 49, 2709 Iowa, who died Thursday, Feb. 7, 1985, at a Topeka hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker and lived in Topeka all of her adult life. She was born Feb. 24, 1935, at St. Marys, the daughter of Ernest and Anna Meyer Reser. She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and was a member of the Pentecostal Grace Church, Topeka. She married David Campbell Nov. 29 1956. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Stephen Campbell and John Broast, both of Topeka; four daughters, Catherine Edds, Michelle Campbell, all of Topeka; and two sisters, Cora Mae Davis, and Ernestine Fauerbach, both of Rossville. Pallbearers for the services were John Lanning, Jack Sample, Mike Edwards, Leroy Butler, Dave Cumbearton, Greg Wilson, Ron Spradling, and Ernie Fauerbach. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. | |
| 4452 |  | Obituary- Cander, Charles Charles Cander, 82, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. Joe Simecka near Delia. A son John Cander of Topeka, also survives. He was born in Austria in 1853, and had been a resident of Kansas, living near Delia, for about fifty years. Besides his son, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Simecka, Delia, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive him. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Catholic church in Delia. (Sacred Heart Church). The body was taken to St. Marys cemetery for burial. | |
| 4453 |  | Obituary- Canterbury, Christine 1 Christine Marie (Forman) Canterbury, age 22, Kansas City, entered into Heaven on Thursday, Feb 23 2012. She was born May 2, 1989, in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Debra Sexton Forman. She was married to Eric Canterbury of Kansas City, Ks., May 7 2011. He survives. Other survivors include her parents, a brother Adam Forman of Topeka; grandparents Dolores Baldock of Topeka, Don and Janice Goodwin of Tecumseh; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Christine is also survived by her "kids", Jazzi Boxer, Patches Boxer, and Atticus the Cat all of the home. Christine had attended Topeka Elementary, Rossville Jr./Sr. High Schools and Kansas City Kansas Community College. She had been employed by the City of Topeka, PetSmart, IRS, and Lab Corp. Christine completed her Silver Award project for Girl Scouts in Topeka at Camp Tokavaca. During the course of her illness, Christine attended Camp Hope and Camp Quality, summer camps for children with cancer. She later became a staff member at Camp Quality. As a member of the Topeka Crochet Guild, Christine enjoyed crocheting blankets for donation to Project Linus. In lieu of flowers, Christine had requested donations be made to Barnes Jewish Lung Transplant research (BJC, 216 S. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. 63110), or Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong Foundation for cancer research (www.livestrong.org/donate). Both of these foundations added years to Christine's life and meant a great deal to her. Christine will be cremated at Highland Park funeral home in Kansas City Ks. A memorial for family and friends will be held in Topeka at St. Peters United Methodist Church at (3737 NW 35th St., Topeka, Ks. 66618) on March 10th at 2:30 p.m. A celebration of Christine's life will also be held in Kansas City at Royals Kauffman Stadium, 9on March 11th 2012 from 1 to 5 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend either memorial or both if you prefer | |
| 4454 |  | Obituary- Canterbury, Christine 2 Christine Marie Forman Canterbury, age 22, Kansas City, entered into Heaven on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. She was born May 2, 1989, in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Debra Sexton Forman. She was married to Eric Canterbury of Kansas City, Kan., May 7, 2011. He survives. Other survivors include her parents, a brother Adam Forman of Topeka; grandparents Dolores Baldock of Topeka, Don and Janice Goodwin of Tecumseh; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Christine is also survived by her "kids", Jazzi Boxer, Patches Boxer, and Atticus the Cat all of the home. Christine had attended Topeka Elementary, Rossville Jr./Sr. High Schools and Kansas City Kansas Community College. She had been employed by the City of Topeka, PetSmart, IRS, and Lab Corp. Christine completed her Silver Award project for Girl Scouts in Topeka at Camp Tokavaca. During the course of her illness, Christine attended Camp Hope and Camp Quality, summer camps for children with cancer. She later became a staff member at Camp Quality. As a member of the Topeka Crochet Guild, Christine enjoyed crocheting blankets for donation to Project Linus. In lieu of flowers, Christine had requested donations be made to Barnes Jewish Lung Transplant research (BJC, 216 S. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. 63110), or Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong Foundation for cancer research (www.livestrong.org/donate). Both of these foundations added years to Christine's life and meant a great deal to her. Christine will be cremated at Highland Park funeral home in Kansas City, Kan. A memorial for family and friends will be held in Topeka at St. Peters United Methodist Church at 3737 NW 35th St., Topeka, KS. 66618, on March 10 at 2:30 p.m. A celebration of Christine's life will also be held in Kansas City at Royals Kauffman Stadium, 9on March 11, 2012 from 1 to 5 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend either memorial or both if you prefer. | |
| 4455 |  | Obituary- Cantillon, Ann 1 ANN M. CANTILLON Mrs. Ann M. Cantillon, 72, Rossville, died Tuesday, June 23, 1981, at a Topeka hospital. She was born November 12, 1908, at Delia, the daughter of Rudolph W. and Theresca Matyak Besta. She was reared in the Rossville community. Mrs. Cantillon and her husband lived on the same farm west of Rossville since 1935. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and the Altar Society of the church at Rossville. She married Richard J. Cantillon July 15, 1931, at Waukegan, Ill. He survives. . Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Backerman, Rossville; a son, William D. Cantillon, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Cecelia Dolezilek, Rossville; nine grandchildren; and a great¬grandchild. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Mass of the Resurrection was at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4456 |  | Obituary- Cantillon, Ann 2 Mrs. Ann M. Cantillon ROSSVILLE -- Mrs. Ann M. Cantillon, 72, Rossville, died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Nov.12, 1908 at Delia, the daughter of Rudolph W. and Theresca Matyak Besta. She was reared in the Rossville community. Mrs. Cantillon and her husband lived on the same farm west of Rossville since 1935. She was a member of St. Stanislaus’ Catholic Church and the Altar Society of the church at Rossville. She married Richard J. Cantillon July 15, 1931, at Waukegan, Ill. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Backerman, Rossville; a son, William D. Cantillon, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Cecelia Dolezilek, Rossville; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus’ Catholic Church, Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4457 |  | Obituary- Cantillon, Ann 3 We, at this time, want to sincerely thank all our dear friends who expressed their love and sympathy with the preparation of food, the Mass cards, donations to the Heart Fund, the countless offers from neighbors and friends to help out. A special thanks, too, to the Knights of Columbus Council 657, Rossville American Legion, and the St. Marys Co-op for their thoughtfulness. We love you all! Richard J. Cantillon; Carolyn Backerman and boys; William and Judy, Dennis, Kim and Jodi Cantillon. | |
| 4458 |  | Obituary- Cantillon, Michael Michael David “Mike” Cantillon ST. MARYS - Michael David “Mike” Cantillon, 46, died Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the Community Hospital in St. Marys. He was born July 9, 1960 at Bartlesville, OK., the son of William David and Nida Mogus Cantillon. He grew up in Kansas and Oklahoma graduating from Ponca City High School in 1978. Mike attended OSU. He moved back to Kansas in 1987. Mike worked for Westar Energy at the Tecumseh Generator Plant for 17 years. He also operated a cattle business. He was member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 both in St. Marys. Mike was a loving husband and father supporting his children in all of their activities especially in sports. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt. Mike was a Kansas State Football season ticket holder and was an avid Kansas State Fan. On July 30, 1982 he was united in marriage to Kim Tolle at Ponca City. She survives at home. Other survivors include a son, William David “Chance” Cantillon, Manhattan; a daughter, Taylor Ann Cantillon of the home; his father William (Judy) Cantillon, Rossville; his mother Nida Austin, Ponca City; a brother Rich Cantillon, Blackwell; a sister Candy Karpe, Ponca City; and grandparents, Andy and Beth Mogus. Mike was preceded in death by a sister Kathy Overby and by grandparents, Richard and Ann Cantillon, and by his step father, Bob Austin. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 30, 2007 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Cantillon will lie in state from 2:00 until 5:00 P.M. Sunday, April 29 at Piper Funeral Home and after 6:00 at the church were there will be a Vigil Service at 7:00 followed by a Rosary. Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Marys High School Athletic Program and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4459 |  | Obituary- Cantillon, Richard 1 Richard J. "Dick" Cantillon, 70, rural Rossville, died Friday, August 14, 1981, at his home. He was born September 16, 1910, in Chicago, Ill., the son of William D. and Beatrice Packham Cantillon. He attended schools at Champagne, Ill., and South Bend, Ind. He was a student at St. Mary's College in the early 1930s. On July 15, 1931, he was married to Ann M. Besta in Waukeegan, Ill. The couple moved to the Rossville area in 1935, and farmed west of Rossville where they made their home. Mrs. Cantillon died June 23, 1981. Mr. Cantillon was a member of St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville, an Honorary Life Member of Knights of Columbus Council 657, and a Fourth Degree member of the Thomas A. McNeive General Assembly, St. Marys. Surviving him are a son, William B. Cantillon, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Backerman, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Betty Schaefer, Milwaukee, Wisc., nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Rosary is at 7 p.m. Tuesday (tonight) at Verschelden Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Casket bearers are Robert Harden, Douglas Harden, Darrell Harden, Richard Cantillon, Michael Cantillon and Dennis Tolle. The family has requested memorial donations be sent to the Heart Fund. | |
| 4460 |  | Obituary- Cantillon, Richard 2 Richard J. Cantillon ROSSVILLE -- Richard J. Cantillon, 70, was found dead here Sunday, at his home where he lived alone. Authorities said he apparently died Friday, Aug. 14, 1981 of natural causes. He was born Sept. 16, 1910 in Chicago, the son of William D. And Beatrice Packham Cantillon. He left Chicago to attend school in South Bend, Ind., Champaign, Ill., and St. Marys. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, and an honorary member of Knights of Columbus No. 657 and a Fourth Degree member of the Thomas A. McNeive General Assembly, both in St. Marys. He was married to Ann M. Besta July 15, 1931, in Waukegan, Ill. She died June 23, 1981. Survivors include a son, William D. Cantillon, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Backerman, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Betty Schaefer, Milwaukee, Wis.; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Rosary will e recited a 7 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. | |
| 4461 |  | Obituary- Caraway, Joseph 1 Joseph A. "Joe" Caraway, 46, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at his home near Tipton. He was born April 21, 1967 at Denver, the son of William G. and JoAnn Hyman Caraway. He grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1985. Joe had lived in Topeka before moving to the Tipton community several years ago. He was employed by Farmway COOP. On March 8, 1986 he was united in Marriage to Cheryl Lundin at Rossville. They later divorced. Joe was preceded in death by his father William G. Caraway; an infant daughter, Kayla; his dad, John Nitsch and a sister Kim Kriepe. Survivors include his mother, JoAnn Nitsch, Delia; three daughters, Ashley Caraway and Roxie (Daniel Schiefelbein) Caraway all of Topeka and Kelsey (Charlie) Fulton, Carbondale; a son, Jeffrie Caraway, Emmett; four brothers, Jim Caraway, Lawrence, Rick Caraway, Denver, Tom Caraway in Arkansas and John "Dink" Nitsch, Delia; five grandchildren, Kiera, Kamdydn, Jaxon, Kensleigh and Korebn. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. The family will receive friends on Sat. from 9 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made in Joe's name and sent in care of the funeral home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfunerlahome.com. | |
| 4462 |  | Obituary- Caraway, Joseph 2 Joseph A. “Joe” Caraway Joseph A. “Joe” Caraway, 46, passed away Jan. 6, 2014, at his home near Tipton. He was born April 21, 1967, at Denver, the son of William G. and JoAnn Hyman Caraway. He grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1985. Joe had lived in Topeka before moving to the Tipton community several years ago. He was employed by Farmway COOP. On March 8, 1986, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Lundin at Rossville. They later divorced. Joe was preceded in death by his father, William G. Caraway; and infant daughter, Kayla; his dad, John Nitsch, and a sister, Kim Kriepe. Survivors include his mother, JoAnn Nitsch of Delia; three daughters, Ashley Caraway and Roxie Caraway (and Daniel Schiefelbein), all of Topeka, and Kelsey Fulton and husband Charlie of Carbondale; a son, Jeffrie Caraway of Emmett; four brothers, Jim Caraway of Lawrence, Rick Caraway of Denver, Tom Caraway in Arkansas and John “Dink” Nitsch of Delia; five grandchildren, Kiera, Kamdyn, Jaxon, Kensleigh and Korebn. Funeral services were Jan. 11 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys with interment in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Joe’s name may be sent in care of the funeral home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Joseph A. “Joe” Caraway Joseph A. “Joe” Caraway, 46, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at his home near Tipton. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until service time. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made in Joe’s name and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 4463 |  | Obituary- Caraway, Kayla Kayla Jolene Caraway, daughter of Joe and Cheryl Lundin Caraway, Delia, died shortly after birth Sunday, Sept. 24, 1989 in a Topeka hospital. She was premature. Other survivors include a twin sister, Kelsey Renea Caraway and two other sister, Ashley Jo Caraway and Roxanne June Caraway, all at home; grandparents, George and Marcella Lundin and John and Joann Nitsch, all of Delia; and great-grandparents, George and Leona Seele, Belvue, Eric J. Nitsch, Hunter, and Delilah McClintock, Beloit. Graveside services will be at 9 a. m. today in Delia Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Kayla Caraway Memorial Fund to be designated later by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. Kayla Jolene Caraway, daughter of Joe and Cheryl Lundin Caraway, Delia, died shortly after birth Sunday, Sept. 24, 1989 in a Topeka hospital. She was premature. Other survivors include a twin sister, Kelsey Renea Caraway and two other sister, Ashley Jo Caraway and Roxanne June Caraway, all at home; grandparents, George and Marcella Lundin and John and Joann Nitsch, all of Delia; and great-grandparents, George and Leona Seele, Belvue, Eric J. Nitsch, Hunter, and Delilah McClintock, Beloit. Graveside services were at 9 a. m. Tuesday in Delia Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Kayla Caraway Memorial Fund to be designated later by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4464 |  | Obituary- Carey, Edward Edward E. Carey Funeral services for Edward Carey were held Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka. Mr. Carey passed away September 7 at the age of 55. He was the husband of Mrs. Beulah Carey, English instructor at Rossville High School. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery in Topeka. | |
| 4465 |  | Obituary- Carl, Lydia Lydia Francis Carl /Dailey (Smatla) Born July 28th, 1916 in Maple Hill, KS, the oldest daughter of Czech immigrants Thomas & Marie Smatla, she grew up with 5 brothers & 2 sisters near Rossville, KS. After graduating from Rossville HS, she worked in Topeka and put herself through Barnes Business College, earning what would now be an Associate Degree. “I wanted to make something of myself’ she would often say. Ultimately meeting and marrying Donald Dailey in 1942 “He was a great dancer.” She was with the War Price Administration during WW-II in San Francisco, having a baby boy in 1943. Fearing possible invasion on the coast, she moved back to Willard, KS with her parents; Don following after the war was over. She was with Capper Publications, Farmers Insurance and the US Dept. of Agriculture (she was certainly qualified for that!) for many years, ultimately transferring to the Treasury Dept, retiring from the IRS. Incredibly active in Senior groups, the JoCo Election Commission and the Overland Park Presbyterian Church, she always had her “hands in the dirt”... this great Mom who could make ANYTHING grow, always had a large garden, and made frequent visits to the “home place” farm to help her parents & brothers. Growing up in the Depression, she wasted nothing (“Don’t you throw that tin foil away!”), and we always had plenty of canned vegetables & fruits from the gardens. Many holiday dinners were made by Mom’s talented hands, and little talking could be heard over the sounds of happy eaters. She lost husband Don in 1987, remarrying James Carl in 1988, happily sharing their life until his passing in 2010. Having outlived 7 siblings, she then spent the remainder of her 101 years at Overland Park Place, but continued to feed birds who landed on her balcony ledge & grow starter plants on the windowsill. Survivors include her son, Thomas C. Dailey of Sedalia, CO; nieces, Paula Kingman, Denise Horgan and Kristi Seigler of Kansas City, Rita Darlene Antoniowicz of Albany, GA, Marcia Reiter of Topeka, KS and Debra Likes of Leavenworth, KS; nephews, Larry Smatla of Oskaloosa, KS, Calvin Kingman of KCMO, Tom Smatla & Paul Smatla of Grand Junction, CO and many grandnieces & nephews and Tom’s “adopted” daughter Shona & son Sean. Come celebrate Mom’s life and remember... stand on the plastic! Visitation will be 2pm - 4pm, Sunday, October 15th at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel. Her Celebration of Life Service will be 10:30am, Monday, October 16th at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park with burial following the service at the Czech Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, KS. Online condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyhoge.com. | |
| 4466 |  | Obituary- Carley, Alta Mrs. Carroll Timmons accompanied her mother, Mrs. Alta Carley of Westmoreland and her sister, Mrs. Thelma Hopkins of Greenwood, Mo., to Kansas City last Thursday where Mrs. Carley entered a Kansas City hospital. Mr. Timmons and Dale drove to Kansas City Sunday and Mrs. Timmons returned home with them. Mrs. Carley passed away Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock. | |
| 4467 |  | Obituary- Carlisle, Charles CHARLES BRADLEY CARLISLE Mr. Carlisle was born February 11, 1868 at Peru, Nebraska, and died September 8, 1935, on the farm north of Delia. Forty-four years ago next November, the deceased was united in marriage to Miss Ella Granger at Glenrock, Nebraska. Mrs. Carlisle preceded him in death almost five years ago. Five children survive: Messrs. Henry and Floyd Carlisle of Clay Center, Kansas; Mrs. Gladys Ferrill of Leavenworth, Kansas; Mrs. Anna Wilbur, Peabody, Kansas; Mrs. Marie McNieve of Decatur, Illinois. Also surviving are sisters and brothers as follows: Mrs. Nellie F. Baty and Mrs. Fannie Colton of Tecumseh, Nebraska; J. W. Carlisle, Elmore, Mo., Mrs. Lucy Divle. Holmesville, Neb., F. J. Carlisle, Ainsworth, Neb., Bertha Heath, Rose, Neb., and ten grandchildren. The decease came to Jackson county in 1919 and has resided with his grandson, M. H. Carlisle north of Delia. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church of Delia, Rev. Bruce Davis officiating. Interment in Delia cemetery, Friday, September 13. | |
| 4468 |  | Obituary- Carlson, Craig Craig Burns Carlson Craig Burns Carlson, 80, of Topeka and Rossville Health Care died on January 18,2018. Craig was born July 17,1937 in Topeka to John August and Beulah (Brown) Carlson. Craig’s parents, his brother John A. Carlson, Jr. (Jac), and former wife Linda preceded him in death. Craig attended school at Gage, Boswell and Topeka High (’55). He graduated from Washburn University (‘61) and was an elementary school teacher until the mid-70’s. He then trained in electronics and later taught a night class at Kaw Valley Technical School. He worked for State Office Systems. In the early 1990’s, after recovering from coronary bypass surgery, Craig worked with mentally-challenged adults in Topeka, an employment which became his labor of love. He was also a proud Topekan, proclaiming “I didn’t always live here, but my soul did.. .and does.” Craig was briefly married to Arthella Hammar. On August 6,1978 he married Linda May Pederson. They divorced in 2010. Survivors include sister-in-law Barbara Carlson as well as nephews Allan and David Carlson of Colorado. Services will be Saturday, January 27 at 11am at NextGen Restaurant in Maple Hill, KS. Private inurnment follows at Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to TARC (tarcinc.org). Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 4469 |  | Obituary- Carlson, Lawrence ROSSVILLE -- Lawrence B. Carlson, 88, Rossville, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Carlson worked for Capper Publications for 17 years and later farmed near Olsburg until 1963. He was a mailer for The Topeka Capital-Journal until he retired. He was born May 13, 1913, in Olsburg, the son of Guy Carlson and Emma Nelson Carlson. He attended school in Manhattan and Clay Center, and he graduated from Topeka High School. Survivors include two sons, John W. Carlson, Topeka, and Gerry W. Carlson, Smithville, Mo.; a daughter, Joyce K. Jurgensen, Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Virginia Stratton, Clay Center, six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Hope Abbey at Mount Hope Cemetery. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Carlson will lie in state at the Cemetery Abbey from noon to service time Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd., Topeka, 66604. Newcomer Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 4470 |  | Obituary- Carlson, Linda Linda M. Pederson Carlson Linda M. Pederson Carlson, 69, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Rossville Healthcare. Linda was born October 15, 1946 in Topeka, Kansas to George and Eva (Payne) Pederson before her father, a Veteran’s Administration Hospital employee, was transferred to Illinois. Linda graduated from North Chicago Community High School in 1964. When Linda’s father was transferred to the V. A. in Richmond, VA, Linda joined her parents to live until a transfer in 1973 brought Linda and her parents to Leavenworth. Linda then moved to Topeka, where she married Craig Carlson August 6, 1978. They divorced in 2010. Linda was employed at Reynolds Metals (VA), Shawnee County Clerk’s Office, The Expocentre, SW Bell, and Harrah’s/Prairie Band Casino in accounting/payroll and as a receptionist. She also worked part-time in sales at Sears, Montgomery Wards and Marling’s. Due to dementia, Linda lost her job at the casino in 2009. According to her ex-husband Craig, “Linda had a mission in life--spreading cheer and encouragement!” Much of Linda’s volunteerism benefited family and dear friends, including Jim and Fern Goff. Because of her father’s affliction with Alzheimer’s Disease, Linda was also active with the Topeka Alzheimer’s Association and served on the Board of Directors. For many years Linda and Craig lived in a duplex at 1018 Lilly Circle in order to help her parents next door. Survivors include double first cousin Ronald (Cynthia) Pederson, cousin Donna Wilkerson, ex-husband Craig (of Rossville Healthcare), many other cousins and friends. Services will be Wednesday, November 11, at 10 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Private inurnment at Maple Hill Cemetery will follow. Memorial contributions are suggested to Topeka Rescue Mission or the Alzheimer’s Assoc. (www.alz.org). To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 4471 |  | Obituary- Carlyle, Collins Collins Payne Carlyle, 87, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Lawrence, died Sunday, February 25, 2001 at a Kansas City, MO hospital from complications from heart disease. He was born February 2, 1914, in Chula, MO. He graduated in 1937 from the School of Business at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. He owned Carlyle Anderson Sales in Kansas City. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Army in the Pacific. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Chula, MO, and the Broadway United Methodist Church in Kansas City, MO, and the choir at the church. He was a member of Friendship Lodge No. 89, AF&AM, in Chillicothe, MO. and Ararat Shrine in Kansas City, MO. He was a life member of the University of Kansas Alumni Association. His wife, Joyce Carlyle, died in 1998. Survivors include three daughters, Constance Carlyle, Prairie Village, Kay Carlyle, Los Altos, CA, and Tandy Leinwetter, Rossville. His service was at 10 a.m. Wed. at Broadway United Methodist Church, Kansas City, MO. A graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Edgewood Cemetery in Chillicothe, MO. Relatives and friends met from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McGilley State Line Funeral Home, Kansas City, where a Masonic service was held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the choir fund Broadway United Methodist Church, 4067 W. 74th, Kansas City, MO. 64114. | |
| 4472 |  | Obituary- Carmack, Emma Mrs. Carmack Died This Morning. Mrs. Jesse Carmack died this morning at 5:30 from heart trouble. The end was very sudden and the bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the community. Mrs. Carmack gave birth to a son last Friday, but was apparently recovering nicely and her sudden passing away was a shock to her husband and parents. Mrs. Carmack was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Shipley and was born and raised in this city. In January, 1911, she was married to Seth J. Carmack. Besides the baby boy born last Friday she leaves two other little boys. The funeral services will probably be held tomorrow and interment made in Rossville cemetery. Obituary Emma Jessie Shipley was born January 24, 1891, died June 10, 1915, aged 24 years, 4 months and 17 days. She was united in marriage to Seth J. Carmack, January 23, 1911. Mrs. Carmack was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Shipley and her entire life was spent in Rossville. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and three little boys, her parents and six brothers and sisters, Mrs. Mande Guerrieri, of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Georgie Lambert, of Valencia, H. E. Van Vleck, of Topeka, Mrs. Eugene Strimple, Roderick and Willie Shipley, all of Rossville. The funeral was held from the M. E. church Saturday, June 12, conducted/by Rev. Ward. Besides the sorrowing relatives and friends, The K. L. of S. lodge, of which Mrs. Carmack was a member, attended the funeral in a body. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 4473 |  | Obituary- Carpenter, Jesse Many of our older citizens will be shocked to learn of the death of Editor J.C. Carpenter, which occurred at Council Grove last Sunday. Mr. Carpenter was formerly in the newspaper business in Rossville and had an extensive circle of acquaintances in this county who deplore his untimely end. He leaves a widow and two children. [From Rossville newspaper July 5, 1901. Note: Jesse S. Carpenter, son of James C. Carpenter was the one who died.] | |
| 4474 |  | Obituary- Carr, Evelyn Evelyn B. Taylor Carr Evelyn B. Taylor Carr, age 91, passed away on December 22, 2016 at Rossville Healthcare, Rossville, Kansas. She was born on March 1, 1925 in Keats, Kansas, the daughter of Loyde and Margaret Whitacre Taylor. She attended Olsburg schools. On December 4, 1941, she was married to Lewis M. Carr in Marysville, Kansas. To this union were born 2 sons: Dale Carr and Darrel Carr (Janice) and 1 daughter: Loretta Drabek. In 1962, she returned to school and earned a degree in Cosmetology. She operated her own beauty shop in Westmoreland, Kansas and Emmett, Kansas until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis in 1989; her parents, both brothers: Leo & Glen and a grandson: Aaron Diehl. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday December 29, 2016 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas with Rev. Kevin Larson officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, east of Manhattan. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, Topeka, Kansas in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at: www.ymlfuneralhome.com. | |
| 4475 |  | Obituary- Carr, Mary Mary L. Carr Mary L. Carr, 84, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, died January 23, 2017 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Town and Country, Missouri. She was born August 15, 1932, the daughter of George Raymond and Lucy (Blandin) Burns. She graduated from Circleville High School. Mary married Darrell E. Carr on September 1, 1956. On September 1, 2016 they celebrated 60 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2016. She was a member of the Prairie Potawatomi Nation, serving on the Charitable Donation Committee. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Topeka, active for many years in their Woman's Organization and at Adoration. She was also a long-time volunteer at "Let’s Help" in Topeka. Prior to her marriage, Mary was employed as a supervisor by Hallmark Cards in Topeka; she later worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Stone Container in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mary enjoyed painting, sewing, gardening, dancing, and water aerobics; most of all, she enjoyed her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Bradley “Brad” (Mattie) Carr, Topeka, William “Bill” (Greda) Carr, Aberdeen, South Dakota, Julie (Michael) Dimeo, Issaquah, Washington, Catherine "Cathy" (Richard) Wieder, Chesterfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Sarah Wieder, Denver, Colorado, Rob Wieder, Chicago, Illinois, and Dan Wieder, Chesterfield, Missouri; and one great-grandson, Troy Chalcraft, Eatonville, Washington. Other survivors include her sisters, Theresa (Wayne) McNary, Ozawkie, and Julia (Philip) Kennedy, Topeka; and sisters-in-law, Donna Burns (Martin, deceased) of Holton, and Ruth Burns (James, deceased) of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by three other brothers, Philip Burns (Bernadette, deceased), Edwin Burns (Bonnie, deceased), and Billy Burns. Mary will lie in state after 2:00 pm Thursday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka, where a Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 pm. The family will receive friends following the Rosary until 8:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with graveside service at 1:30 pm at the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ("JDRF"), or Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and sent to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, 66603. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 4476 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Alverta ROSSVILLE -- Alverta M. Carrell, 88, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Dec. 30, 1905, on a farm near Rossville, the daughter of Charlie G. and Alice V. Kirby Lemon. She lived on the farm where she was born all her life. She was graduated from Rossville High School. She married Clayton W. Carrell on March 5, 1936, at Rossville. He survives. Mrs. Carrell, a homemaker, was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and was active in women's groups there. Survivors include a son, Leroy E. Carrell, Rossville. Funeral services will be 1-0 a.m. Monday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Carrell will lie in state from2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, where visitation is scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. The family suggests memorials to the Rossville Christian Church or the American Heart Association. | |
| 4477 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Clayton ROSSVILLE -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church here for Clayton W. Carrell, 89, Route 1, Rossville, who died Saturday, Oct. 8, 1994, at a nursing home here. He was born April 15, 1905 in Leonardville, the son of Wilbur Grayson and Sophia Marie Schultes Carrell, and spent his early life in the Leonardville and Randolph communities. He lived northwest of Rossville since 1936. He was a farmer and stockman many years and worked for Kaw Dehydrators in Rossville several years. Mr. Carrell was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville and a 50-year member of Modern Woodmen of America in St. Marys. He was a trustee on the Rossville Township board 33 years and had served as township assessor. He was married to Alverta M. Lemon March 5, 1936, in Rossville. She died Sept. 7, 1994. Survivors include a son, Leroy E. Carrell, Rossville; and two sisters, Alice Menkens, Kansas City, Mo. and Lula Webb, Salina. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Carrell will lie in state from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both in Rossville, 66533. | |
| 4478 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Leroy 1 Leroy E. Carrell SILVER LAKE- Leroy E. Carrell, 67, died Friday, February 27, 2009 At the Topeka V.A. Hospital. He was born January 20, 1942 at Rossville, the son of the late Clayton W. and Alverta Lemon Carrell. Leroy grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1959. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He lived in the Rossville community all of his life until moving to Silver Lake in 2007. Mr. Carrell was a truck driver and had worked for Hill's Pet Food and later for Watkins Motor Lines. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge and the Moose Lodge. On August 3, 1996 he was united in marriage to Janet Killinger at Silver Lake. She survives of the home. He is also survived by a son, Todd (Tammy) Holmes, Silver Lake and by three grand¬children, Jaiden, Karley and Garrett. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery where Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 will conduct military graveside services. Mr. Carrell will lie in state after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church or to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolence may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 4479 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Leroy 2 In Loving Memory of Leroy E. Carrell | |
| 4480 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Leroy 3 In Loving Memory Of Leroy E. Carrell Born: January 20, 1942 Died: February 27, 2009 Funeral Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Piper Funeral Home St. Marys, Kansas Officiating Bob Sieh Casket Bearers William Workman Frank E. Wade Jr. Mike Burton John Crow Warren Graves Tom Kennedy Honorary Casket Bearers Jim Brungardt Bill Cantillon Interment Rossville Cemetery Military Graveside Services By Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 Rossville, Kansas Arrangements By Piper Funeral Home St. Marys, Kansas | |
| 4481 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Leroy 4 Leroy E. Carrell, 67, died Friday, February 27, 2009 At the Topeka V.A. Hospital. He was born January 20, 1942 at Rossville, the son of the late Clayton W. and Alverta Lemon Carrell. Leroy grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1959. He served in the United States Army during the Viet Namn War. He lived in the Rossville community all of his life until moving to Silver Lake in 2007. Mr. Carrell was a truck driver and had worked for Hill’s Pet Food and later for Watkins Motor Lines. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge and the Moose Lodge. On August 3, 1996 he was united in marriage to Janet Killinger at Silver Lake. She survives of the home. He is also survived by a son, Todd (Tammy) Holmes, Silver Lake and by three grandchildren, Jaiden, Karley and Garrett. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church or to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolence may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 4482 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Leslie Services were at 1 p.m. Monday at Cowan-Edwards-Yorgensen Funeral Home, Manhattan, for Leslie Ambrose Carrell, 78, Manhattan, who died Thursday, Feburary 20, 1986 at his home. Mr. Carrell had worked for CK Processing, a Gooch Feeds dehydrating plant, at Manhattan. He was born April 9, 1907, at Hominy, Okla. territory, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Carrell. He lived most of his life in Manhattan. He was married to Thelma Lemon February 26, 1933, at Manhattan. She died October 30, 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sharon Niemeier, Manhattan; two sons, Frederic Carrell, Medical Lake, Wash., and Larry D. Carrrell, Wichita; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Menkens, Goff, and Mrs. Lula Webb, Salina; a brother, Clayton Carrell, Rossville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Sunrise Cemetery, southwest of Manhattan. The family met with friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. | |
| 4483 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Raymond **We believe this to be Raymond Lee Carrell, buried in Rossville Cemetery, 1935 Little Raymond Lee Carroll (Carrell), infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Carroll (Carrell), was born February 7, and passed away February 14, at 3:45 p.m. at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lemon. He leaves to mourn, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Carroll, of Manhattan; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Carroll, of Manhattan, Mrs. and Mrs. Cecil Lemon, of Rossville and a host of other relatives. The little body was laid to rest in the Rossville cemetery, Saturday afternoon, February 15, with brief services at the grave, conducted by Rev. W.M. Horton --20 Feb. 1936, date noted on the news clipping | |
| 4484 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Sophia Mother of Clayton Carrell dies at Westmoreland Mrs. Sophia Marie Carrell, mother of Clayton Carrell of Rossville, died April 24 at Westmoreland hospital. She had been a patient there for two days. Mrs. Carrell, who lived recently at Olsburg, was a lifelong resident of Riley County in the Randolph community. She was born February 14, 1875, in Randolph. She was a member of the Olsburg Lutheran Church. Her husband, Wilburn Carrell, died in 1954. Besides her son in Rossville, Mrs. Carrell is survived by another son, Leslie Carrell, Rt. 5, Manhattan, and four daughters, Mrs. Nora Chelson, Olsburg; Mrs. Alice Menkens, Belleville; Mrs. Lula Webb, Salina; and Mrs. Nellie Wood, Rt. 1, Manhattan; 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many other relatives. Memorial services were at the Olsburg Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Glen Stenholm officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery north of Randolph. | |
| 4485 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Thelma Mrs. Thelma Carrell, 68, Manhattan, died Saturday, October 30, 1982 at her home. She was born August 23, 1914 at Rossville, the daughter of Cecil and Anna Lee Lemon. She spent most of her life in the Manhattan community. Mrs. Carrell was a cook at Memorial Hospital in Manhattan and a member of Ladies Auxiliary to Lee Peierson Post No. 1786, also Manhattan. She married Leslie Carrell February 26, 1933, at Manhattan. He survives Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sharon Murphy, Manhattan; two sons, Fred Carrell, Spokane, Wash., and Larry Carrell, Wichita; two sisters, Mrs. Anita VandeVelde, St. Marys, and Mrs. Dorothy McConald, Gravois Mills, Mo.; four brothers, Clyde Lemon, Des Moines, Iowa, Donald Lemon, Dubuque, Iowa, Harold Lemon, Topeka, and Virgil Lemon, Rossville; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cowan-Edwards-Yorgensen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Burial will be in Sunrisee Cemetery, Manhattan. The family met with friends from 7 to 8:30 pm. Monday at the funeral home where memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. | |
| 4486 |  | Obituary- Carrell, Wilbur Thursday, October 7, 1954 W.G. Carrell, 81, father of Clayton Carrell of Rossville died Mondy evening at his home in Manhattan. Funeral services were held today in Manhattan. | |
| 4487 |  | Obituary- Carriger, Mary Mary M. Carriger Services Friday Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, 1969, at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Mary Marguerite Carriger, 75, 601 Vesper, who died Wednesday in a local hospital. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Herbert Broadus will officiate. She was born July 10, 1893 in Golden, Colo. She had lived in Shawnee County most of her life. She attended Valparaiso University, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, and the University of Kansas, Lawrence. She taught 25 years in Shawnee County schools, and retired in 1964 from the Silver Lake School. She was a member of Beulah Chapter No.34, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Dr. William A. Carriger, 3628 Tomahawk Drive, James R. Carriger 2141 Prairie Road; three sisters, Mrs. Rasmus Miller, 709 Carnahan, Mrs. Helen Harris, Palm Springs, Calif.; two brothers, Robert A. Long, San Jose, Calif.; Claude Long, Porterville, Calif.: and four grandchildren. | |
| 4488 |  | Obituary- Carter, Allen LAWRENCE -- Allen C. Carter, 73, Lawrence, died Thurs., Dec. 26, 1996, at his home. Mr. Carter was a powerhouse engineer for the State of Kansas for 27 years before he retired in 1988. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Nov. 20, 1923, at Superior, Neb., the son of Otis and Mary O. Ralston Carter. Mr. Carter was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Lawrence and Jayhawk Chapter No. 22 of Disabled American Veterans where he was past commander. He was married to Leanna M. Strimple on July 14, 1946 at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Diana Owens, Lawrence, and Christine McKelvey, Chanute, two brothers, Robert L. Carter, Eudora, and Roy L. Carter, Topeka;; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Carter, in March 1947. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Central United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Mr. carter will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence where relative and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church or to the the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association and sent in care of the mortuary. | |
| 4489 |  | Obituary- Carter, Cathy Cathy Carter Passes Away Cathy A. Carter, 94, of Rossville, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born March 10, 1927, in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of Irvin Dale and Carene (Hartsook) Ulrich. Cathy worked for Ralph L. Woolpert as a secretary prior to retirement around 1986. Cathy married Maurice "Mo" Carter. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2008. Survivors include her daughter, Lori (Kenny) Etzel of Topeka; her sister-in-law, Mary Ulrich of Franklin, OH and her two nephews, Michael and Mark Giallombardo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, Mary Giallombardo; her two brothers, Tilton "Dale" Ulrich and Robbin Ulrich. Cathy enjoyed reading and square dancing. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Interment will take place at Rose Hill Burial Park in Hamilton, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to CAT Association of Topeka, 1719 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604. Dove Cremations and Funerals - Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, Kansas 66610 and Routsong Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429 is assisting the family. | |
| 4490 |  | Obituary- Carter, Freida Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Freida Carter, 69, who died Wednesday evening May 18, 1977, at a Topeka hospital after a short illness. She was born August 13, 1907, in Delia, the daughter of Fred E. and Bertha B. Hopkins. She had lived in Topeka 65 years. She attended Topeka public schools and was a graduate of Topeka High School and Strickler's Business College. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Beulah Chapter No. 34, Order of the Eastern Star, Topeka Assembly No. 24, Special Order of the Beauceant, and was a past president of Beulah Belles Club. She married Cecil S. Carter on November 6, 1926, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Kent L. Carter, Glendale, Arizona; a daughter, Mrs. Carol Lynn Quednow, Warner Robins, Ga.; a brother, Walter E. Hopkins, Route 6, Topeka; a half brother, Arthur Hopkins, Lawrence; a sister, Mrs. Ella Mae Barrett, Florence; and four grandchildren. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. | |
| 4491 |  | Obituary- Carter, Leanna Leanna Mae Strimple Carter, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at her home. She was born July 12, 1927 in Mayetta, KS, the daughter of Guy E. and Lydia G. (Dolezilek) Strimple. She grew up on a farm, attended a one-room school house, and in 1945 graduated from Rossville High School as the valedictorian. She worked as a clerk for Santa Fe Railroad until she retired in 1987 after 42 years. In 1946, she met Allen C. Carter, a veteran, who “swept her off her feet.” They were united in marriage July 14, 1946 in Topeka, KS, and celebrated 50 years together before he preceded her in death December 26, 1996. She enjoyed traveling to see historical sites, do genealogy research, look for wildlife, and visit family and friends. She liked to sew, quilt, crochet, and garden. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church and the DAV Auxiliary. Survivors include her daughter, Diana Mae Owens; step grandchildren Bobby Daniels, Wendy Jenkins, Bill Daniels, Lawanda Houp, six great, and three great-great; brother, Clyde W. Strimple, niece/guardian Marcilyn (William) Rust, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Cheryl Elaine Carter and Christine Marie McKelvey; son-in-laws, Edward Leroy McKelvey and Donald Mac Owens, and brother, Francis Eugene Strimple. The family will greet friends at 10 am, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 during a visitation at Central United Methodist Church, Lawrence, KS prior to her funeral service. Funeral services for Leanna will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Burial Service will immediately follow in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, KS. Memorial contributions may be made in Leanna’s name to the Central United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary. | |
| 4492 |  | Obituary- Carter, Sharon Sharon Carter Passes Away Sharon (Choate) Carter passed away on Sunday, April 05, 2020. She was a resident of Rossville, Kansas at the time of passing. She was born October 22, 1939, in Indianola, Iowa, the daughter of John and Ruby (Garrison) Choate. Sharon worked as a School Bus Driver for PCSSD in Arkansas for 13 years and also worked as a Long Haul Truck Driver for several years prior to retiring. Sharon married Forest "Bud" Donald Carter on September 9, 1995 in Sherwood, Arkansas. Survivors include her husband, Bud of the home, daughters, Paula Yancey, Donna Verdejo and Debbie Heaton; sons, Jeff Pogue, Ron Pogue and Jason Hill; ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a daughter, Donna Haney. Sharon was a master crafter, gardener and enjoyed cooking. She especially loved spending time with her family. Honoring Sharon's request, cremation is planned. The family plans to have a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Dove Cremations and Funeral, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to , 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com. | |
| 4493 |  | Obituary- Carver, Maxine Maxine Fay Carver, 73, died quietly in her sleep on January 28, 2019, at KU Med center. Maxine was born to George and Velma (Pitcher) Tomasek on November 18, 1945, in Anthony, Kansas. She was raised in the rural Caldwell, Kansas, area along with two older sisters. Maxine attended the Caldwell Public school system. She attended Emporia State University graduating with a BA degree in Business Education in January, 1967, and then a MS degree from Kansas State University in August, 1972. She taught at Rosedale High School in Kansas City, Kansas for the spring semester of 1967. Maxine then moved to St. Marys, Kansas, for the fall of 1967 and taught business courses at St. Marys High School for 34 years. She was also the Future Business Leaders of America advisor for St. Marys High School for 23 years. Maxine also taught various business courses during the evenings for Highland Junior College at St. Marys, and for Washburn University in Topeka. After retirement, Maxine substitute taught in Rossville and St. Marys. Maxine was a member of the Kaw Valley Education Association, Kansas Education Association, and the National Education Association. Maxine was also listed in the National Who’s Who in High Schools of America. Maxine was also a member of the Rossville Christian Church. She was also a member of the Czech Moravan Lodge and served as the secretary and was honored as the 2018 Fraternalist of the year for the Moravan Lodge 128. Maxine also served as the treasurer for the City of Rossville. Mrs. Carver was known for having a great interest in crocheting, crafts, and reading. She was a big fan of mysteries. She was a member of the Rossville Library Book Club. In her youth, she enjoyed horseback riding. Maxine was united in marriage to Steven Lyle Carver on June 29, 1968. He survives. Maxine is also survived by her two sons, David L. Carver, Manhattan, and Marc A. Carver (Jill) of Topeka. Her grandchildren are Tyler, Garrett, and Jacob of Topeka, and Isaac of Texas. Maxine was preceded in death by both of her parents and sister Lucy Ashley of Shawnee Mission, KS. Surviving sibling is her sister, Georgia Ann Neal (Bill) of Caldwell, Kansas. Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Rossville Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Maxine Carver memorial fund for the grandkids education and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, KS. 66536. | |
| 4494 |  | Obituary- Casey, Dolores Dolores J. Casey, 87, Meriden, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at a local care center. Dolores was born October 26, 1932 in Kanopolis, KS, the daughter of Joseph and Ella (Young) Lambert. She graduated from Rossville High School and attended Emporia State Teachers College. She was a senior software analyst with Blue Cross & Blue Shield for over 40 years, retiring in 2001. She later was Site Manager for Meals on Wheels in Meriden. She attended Meriden Community Church and was a member of A.B.W.A. Dee was an avid cook, gardener, and sports fan. She enjoyed going to Royals baseball games and her grandchildren’s sporting events. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She lived life to its fullest. She was a trailblazer and had two careers, working up until the end of her life. She had an extensive network of friends and was well loved by many. She was an active member of her community and volunteered with many organizations throughout her life. Dee was a blessing to many, always thinking of others, and leaves behind a positive legacy. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include sons, Bob Casey, Rossville, John (Beverly) Casey, Kansas City, KS; 3 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, Heather (Brent) Adams and sons Ty and Zac; Kyle (Crystallynn Quigley) Casey and children Kaiden, Karrick, Journey, Khloe, and Kheaven; Megan (Virgil) Barnard and daughter Hadley; and a sister, Vivian Cantwell. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dorothy Young; brother, Vernon Lambert; and daughter-in-law, Peggy Casey. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Meriden Community Church. Burial will follow at the Rossville Cemetery. Dolores will lie in state from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, 2134 SW Westport Drive, Topeka, KS 66614 or the Good Samaritan Fund at Aldersgate Village, 7220 SW Asbury Drive, Topeka, KS 66614. To leave a special message for the family online. go to https://www.dovetopeka.com/Obituary/184603/Dolores-Casey/Dove-KS | |
| 4495 |  | Obituary- Casey, Keith Keith Hadley Casey Keith Hadley Casey, 77, Topeka, died Friday, Jan 31, 1997, at his home. Mr. Casey was a mechanic for Sunflower Rentals when he retired in October 1996. He earlier had worked for Richardson Manufacturing Co. in Cawker City and for Casey Milling Co. in Topeka. He worked 30 years in the service department for heavy equipment for Wentz Equipment Co. He was born Sept. 2, 1919, in Glen Elder, the son of William A. and Lulu A. Hadley Casey. He attended a one-room school and Glen Elder High School. He was graduated from National Schools in Diesel and Gas Engineering in California. He moved to Topeka in the 1940s. Mr. Casey was a life member of Glen Elder Friends Church and Moose Lodge No. 555 in Topeka. He attended Northland Christian Church. He was married to Frances A. “Fran” Zachariasen Wyatt on Jan. 19, 1968, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Marc E. Wyatt, Rossville, two daughters, Tina L. Gooden, Topeka, and Becky J. Woodyard, Ozawkie; and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Northland Christian Church. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Casey will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made either to the Northland Christian Church, 3102 N.W. Topeka Blvd., Topeka, 66617, Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66608-2800 or to the Topeka Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 8350, Topeka, 66608-0350. | |
| 4496 |  | Obituary- Cassity, Genevieve Mrs. Genevieve J. Cassity Wamego – Mrs. Genevieve J. Cassity, 80, Wamego, died Sunday, Nov. 23, at a St. Marys nursing home where she had been several months. Mrs. Cassity taught in Seward, Alaska, and was an elementary teacher in several schools in the Wamego area before she retired. She was born Jan. 2, 1906, at Westmoreland, the daughter of Wilbur David and Laura Lou Ella Burgess Laughlin. She spent her life in the Wamego area except for the years she lived in Seward, Alaska, where she attended college. Mrs. Cassity was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and the Crochet Club, both at Wamego. She was married to Ola Wright Cassity Dec. 28, 1930, in Cordova, Alaska. He died Aug 17, 1950. A son, Robert L. Cassity, died June 2, 1986, and a granddaughter, Shea Marie Cassity, died March 12, 1955. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Morford, Delia; a son, Terry B. Cassity, Wamego; three sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Pettie, Ollala, Wash., and Mrs. Wilma Lind and Alberta Stanton, both of Seward, Alaska; 10 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego. | |
| 4497 |  | Obituary- Cassity, Robert Robert L. Cassity Robert Laurence Cassity, 54, Rossville, died Monday, June 2, 1986, at his home. He had been ill. Mr. Cassity retired from the Navy in 1972, after 23 years’ service including the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He later was an electrical engineer for Certainteed Corporation in Kansas City and for the past two years he and his wife owned and operated Rosewood Gardens flower shop in Silver Lake. He was born September 25, 1931, at Bremerton, Wash., the son on Ola Wright and Genevieve Jean Laughlin Cassity. He lived in Rossville since 1984, and formerly lived in Lawson. Mo. Mr. Cassity was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and Kaw Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1258, both in Wamego. He also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was married to Judy Kolb May 4, 1978, at Miami, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fairchild, Wamego, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Martinez, Rossville; four sons, Paul Douglas Cassity, Hartford, John Clay Cassity and James Wright Cassity, both of Emporia; and Rick Kittle, Topeka; his mother, Mrs. Genevieve Cassity, Wamego; a sister, Mrs. Pat Morford, Emmett; a brother, Terry Cassity, Wamego; and six grandchildren. Mr. Cassity was cremated. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Brennan Funeral Home in Topeka. | |
| 4498 |  | Obituary- Casto-Anderson, Pauline In Memory of Pauline Harriett Casto-Anderson 1931-2012 Pauline Harriett Casto-Anderson, 80, Topeka, passed away March 14, 2012. She was born June 27, 1931 at Netawaka, KS to Virgil and Agnes (Banaka) Snoddy. Pauline married Robert Anderson on May 31, 1988 at Topeka. He preceded her in death. She married Gerald Casto on Sept 29, 1951 in Arkansas. He also preceded her in death, as did her parents and two brothers. Pauline was a self-employed broker/realtor. She was a member of the Moose Ladies Auxiliary and Berryton Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting, ceramics, gardening and bunco. Pauline was a social butterfly with a loving heart. She never met a stranger, and when you became her friend, you were a friend for life. Pauline is survived by one sister, Doris Widerburg of Overbrook, KS and many nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, Mar. 18th at Netawaka Cemetery in Netawaka, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 (From Dove Cremation.com) (Was in RHS class of 1950) | |
| 4499 |  | Obituary- Cathcart, Mary Mary Josephine Cathcart Mary Josephine Cathcart, 80, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born September 13, 1934 in Council Grove, Kansas to Elmer and Opal (Williams) Belt. She was one of the youngest of thirteen children. Jo married John Cathcart on November 25, 1968 in Rossville, Kansas. After several moves, they have lived in this area for the last several years. She worked as a waitress at the Hays House and Saddlerock Café. She was a homemaker and supported her husband in his business. She was a member of Council Grove Christian Church. She enjoyed flowers, cooking, decorating her home and spending time with her grandchildren. Jo was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Lorenzo Belt, Irma Belt, Ila Mae Smith, Ethel Davis, Stella Ward, Freda Nester, Jack Belt, and Walter Belt. She is survived by her husband John, of the home; sons, Rick Nosker and wife Becky, of Council Grove, Jason Cathcart and wife Angela, of Emporia; daughter, Lori Jo Houck and husband Jeff, of rural Americus; step-daughters, Pam Hood and husband, Robin, of Topeka and Judy Funk and husband Greg, of Overland Park; 20 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Lola Phillips, Nadine Nester; and brothers, John Belt and George Belt. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Council Grove. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 13th at the Council Grove Christian Church. Interment will follow at Comisky Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Morris County Hospital Foundation and may be sent in care of Penwell-Gabel, Po Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelCouncilGrove.com | |
| 4500 |  | Obituary- Caton, Russell Russell Caton Russell Caton, 85, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at his home. Mr. Caton retired from IBM in 1974 after 33 years of service. He was born March 6, 1916, in Kansas City, MO, the son of John Emerson and Jesse May Wilson Caton. He attended school in the Kansas City area. Mr. Caton was active in Boy Scouts and received numerous honors and medals, including the St. George Award. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, IBM Retirees and the Quarter Century Club. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He married Eunice Westerman on August 10, 1940. She died September 6, 1999. Mr. Caton also was preceded in death by two infant sons, John Joseph Caton in 1954 and Joseph Gerald Caton in 1957. Survivors include two sons, James R. Caton, Rossville, and William F. Caton, Auburn; three daughters, Mary Lou Sherman, Scranton, Julie A. Spencer, Topeka, and Kathleen S. Caton, Olathe; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic School, 5973 SW 25th, Topeka, KS 66614 or to Boy Scout Troop No. 11, sent in care of Gary Elder, Scoutmaster, 5800 SW Smith Place, Topeka, KS 66614. |
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