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| 4601 |  | Obituary- Cless, Martin Pioneer Rossville Citizen Takes His Own Life M.L. Cless Found Dead Back of Son's Hardware Store With Bullet In His Brain Mr. M.L. Cless, aged 87 years, 1 month and 17 days, one of the early settlers of this community ended his life Saturday afternoon sometime between 5:00 and 6:00 by shooting himself in the right temple with a .32 calibre revolver. A shot was heard by Ed Baird and R.A. Shipley who were working across the alley, but thought nothing of it and did not investigate, and by Abe Patterson, who works in C.E. Cless's hardware. This was about 5:15 they say. Mr. Patterson went to the back door of the store and looked out but was prevented from seeing the body at the time by a number of implements standing between him and where the body lay, and thot no more of the incident. The tragedy was discovered by Harry Jamieson who happened to pass back of the hardware store from the Hawk barber shop, shortly after 6 o'clock. Mr. C.E. Cless who just arrived home from the store at 6 o'clock, was hastily summoned, and Dr. Miller notified. The latter got in touch with the coroner and the circumstances explained and permission was granted to remove the body. It was taken to the Charles Cless home. The tragedy was a terrible shock to the relatives. Mr. Cless had been about town as usual Saturday and assisted Mr. C.E. Cless during the afternoon in setting up a wagon near the scene of his death. He did not appear under any particular melancholy mood and talked quite casually about ordinary things with his son Walter as late as 5 o'clock. The revolver used was one that the deceased gentleman had owned for years and kept in his trunk with a number of old shells black with age. Mr. Cless had been a resident in the community since March 1, 1876, coming here from Illinois. He was a native of Perry county, Pa., where he was born January 18, 1848. He was about 18 years old when he removed to Illinois, living there about ten years. He was married to Sarah A. Shearer in Illinois, January 14, 1869. Eight children were born to this union, two of the children, daughters preceeding him. Mrs. Cless passed away January 24, 1918. A few years later Mr. Cless and his son, Clint, who had continued in the old home on Spruce street sold their house and since that time Mr. Cless had made his home with another son, Mr. A.A. Cless and Mrs. Cless. Mr. Cless first settled on a farm west of Rossville owned at that time by Captain Gutshall, now occupied by the Fred Heiland family. Later the family moved east of Rossville on what is now the Morris Bond farm. This was vacated in 1891 and the town property purchased where Mrs. Cless passed away. Mr. Cless is survived by six sons, W.H. of Denver, Colo., R.S., of Pueblo, Colo., Chas. E., A.A., J.W. and C.C. all of Rossville. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a member, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson, of Potwin, a former pastor of the Rossville church. Interment was made in the family lot in Rossville cemetery. Mr. Cless was also one of the earliest members of the A.O.U.W. lodge. Out-of-town relatives here for the funeral included: Miss Maud Loy, Mr. James Loy, Mr. Emery Diehl and Mr. Engle, of Chapman; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hassinger of TOpeka; Mrs. Louie O'Dell and daughter, Helen of Topeka; Mr. R.S. Cless, of Pueblo, Colo. | |
| 4602 |  | Obituary- Cless, Mildred M. Mildred M. Cless Mildred M. Cless, 92, formerly of Topeka, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at a St. Paul, Minn., hospital. She was born Oct. 28, 1904, in Rossville, the daughter of Harvey and Charity James. She lived most of her life in Topeka and moved to White Bear Lake, Minn., from Topeka two years ago. She married Floyd M. Cless. He died in 1979. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly J. Wagner, White Bear Lake, Minn.; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Cless will lie in state after 8 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. Mildred M. Cless Mildred M. Cless, 92, formerly of Topeka, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at a St. Paul Minn. Hospital. She was born October 28, 1904, in Rossville, the daughter of Harvey and Charity James. She lived most of her life in Topeka and Moved to White Bear Lake, Minn. From Topeka two years ago. She married Floyd M. Cless. He died in 1970. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly J. Wagner, White Bear Lake, Minn.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her service will be at 3:00 Tuesday (this afternoon) at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 W.W. 7th, Topeka 66606. | |
| 4603 |  | Obituary- Cless, Ralph Ralph Cless Dies In Colorado Funeral services for Ralph Stanley Cless of Pueblo, Colorado, were held last Tuesday, at 10 o’clock the Davis Mortuary in Pueblo, with the Rev. Cecil O. Banes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Mr. Cless was born May 28, 1886, in Rossville and passed away Sunday, January 9, 1966, following a long illness. He had lived in Pueblo since 1915 and was a salesman at Bergerman’s for many years until retirement. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his widow, Nellie, two sons and three daughters, John M. Cless, Mrs. Velma Donly, and Mrs. Minnie Hopkins, all of Pueblo, and Ralph S. Cless Jr. and Mrs. Catherine Rodebaugh, both of California. Preceding him in death were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cless; four brothers, Walter, Clinton, Charley and Will, and one sister, Mrs. Cora Hartzell. | |
| 4604 |  | Obituary- Cless, Sarah Mrs. Cless Laid to Rest Saturday The funeral of Mrs. M.L. Cless was held last Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Presbyterian church, the services conducted by the Rev. A.J. Crawford, who was assisted by the Rev. F.H. Bentley, of the Christian church. The large circle of friends made in her forty-three years residence here was largely represented in the sorrowing congregation that gathered at the church Saturday to pay their last respects to the departed friend. A veritable bower of floral offerings from neighbors of the family, the Presbyterian aid society and friends encompassed the casket. Grandma passed away peacefully as she was making her way through the hallway of her home, sinking to her knees gently and resting in that position when her husband arrived home from town last Thursday evening about 5 p.m. Death was due to heart failure. The physician's examination determined she had passed away some little time before being found. Mrs. Cless was born March 2, 1851, in Cumberland County, Pa., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shearer, and was 66 years, 10 months and 22 days old at her decease. At the age of 4 years her parents moved to Illinois near the town of Lena. She was united in marriage to M.L. Cless Jan. 14, 1869 at Lena, Ill., and they remained there until 1876, when they came to Rossville. The first year they lived on the farm now occupied by Fred Heiland, then lived four years on the Mulvane ranch. They next moved to the farm now owned by John Gutshall, where they remained five years. From there they went to the Shearer farm southeast of Rossville now owned by Morris Bond where they remained until 1892, when the family moved to the present home in Rossville. The surviving members of the family are the husband and six sons, Will Cless, of Denver, Colo, Charles E., Abner A., J. Water, and Clinton C., of Rossville; and Ralph Cless, of Pueblo, Colol. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 4605 |  | Obituary- Cleveland, Irene IRENE CLEVELAND Irene Cleveland, daughter and eldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Attebury, was born August 10th, 1858, near Lawrence, Kan, and finished this earthly life January 28, 1949, at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage September 3, 1876, to Lewis C. Cleveland. Two children, a daughter and son, were born to this union, but died in infancy. In 1905, she and husband moved to Oceola, Missouri, following his retirement as Union Pacific station agent at Silver Lake, after many years of service. After his death in 1924, she returned to Rossville. At an early age she joined the Methodist church and through the years of her entire life was a most faithful and devout member. For many years, she has been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Four brothers, Will, Oscar, Arthur, and Fred and one sister, Nancy Howard, preceded her in death. During the past 25 years in Rossville Mrs. Cleveland has been very active in her church and social circles and was always generous in giving of her means and time. She was deeply grieved when ill health and advanced age caused her to give up active duties in church or where ever needed. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, Tom Attebury, Rossville; Alice Towne, Superior, Nebr; Clara Robinson, Fowler, Kans.; Lawrence Attebury, Junction City, Oregon; Ralph Attebury, Ogden, Utah; Rollin Howard, Hossick, New York; Edwin Howard, South Shaftsbury, Vermont. Cousins and other relatives living near Lawrence, Kansas. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church conducted by the Rev Earl Harbour of Topeka. Music was furnished by Mrs. Maxine Trimble and Mrs Lorene Harth with Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanying at the piano. Pall bearers were, Joe Parr, L. B. Crow, Joe Barney, Laverne Spears, C. E. Gresser, and Ed James. Burial in Rossville cemetery. CARD OF THANKS -- We wish to thank everyone for the assistance and many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy over the death of our loved one, Mrs. Irene Cleveland and for the floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Attebury Mr. and Mrs. Harry Towne Mr. and Mrs. Tom Attebury Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Attebury | |
| 4606 |  | Obituary- Cleveland, Lewis LEWIS C. CLEVELAND Lewis C. Cleveland, aged 75 years, 9 months and 5 days died at his home in Osceola, Mo., Sunday evening, May 25, 1924, after an illness of several weeks. The body was brought to Topeka Monday and from their brought in the Conwell funeral car to Rossville for interment Tuesday afternoon. The deceased gentleman was a native of Fairview, Randolph county, Indiana, where he was born August 20, 1848. He enlisted when a very young boy at the beginning of the last year of civil war. After coming to Kansas he entered the employ of the Union Pacific and for 30 years worked as agent and operator, retiring in 1905. At the time he retired he was agent at Silver Lake where he worked continuously for 26 year, except for a few months as operator at Rossville. After leaving Silver Lake he moved to Osceola, Mo. Mr. Cleveland was a member of the Methodist church. He is survived by his wife and one brother, Mr. A. A. Cleveland, of Kansas City, Mo. One child is buried in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 4607 |  | Obituary- Cleveland, M.W. Mrs. Irene Cleveland received a message late Saturday evening, telling of the death of M.W. Cleveland at Monegaw Springs, Mo. Mr. Cleveland and his wife at one time conducted the Palmer hotel in Silver Lake in the early 80s. Since returning to Missouri he had been in the hotel business at the resort where he passed away. Funeral services were held Sunday. | |
| 4608 |  | Obituary- Clothier, Nathan Nathan S. Clothier The people of Rossville and surrounding community were shocked and genuinely grieved early Tuesday morning when news of the death of Dr. N. S. Clothier, of St. Marys, was announced. His death occurred at 1 a. m. Tuesday morning, Nov., 1926, in the S. B. A. hospital, Topeka. Only a few of his Rossville friends knew that he had undergone an operation last Saturday. Dr. Clothier was looked upon almost as one of our own citizens, having begun his dentistry practice here in 1900 or 1901, before locating in St. Marys, after his marriage. He had kept a local office for his use each month up until about two years ago. He was a man of great personal charm, with sterling qualities of character. His untimely decease will leave a void here almost as great as in his home community, where he was greatly esteemed and had been honored time after time with offices of trust and responsibility. Nathan Summer Clothier was a native of Lewis county, West Virginia, where he was born April 2, 1873, and at the date of his death was 53 years and 7 months old. He was the son of H. H. and Jane Clothier. He came to Kansas with his parents at the age of five and his early life was spent in the vicinity of Paxico. After completing his dentistry course his first practice was in Rossville. He located in St. Marys in 1902 and had been a resident of that city for the past twenty-four years. He was united in marriage to Phoebe C. Turner, at Rock Creek, Kansas, November 5, 1902 and three children were born to this union, all whom survive him. They are Horace T., Topeka, Vera and Ione of the home address. He is also survived by his mother, three brothers and one sister: Dr. S. H. Clothier, Paxico; R. W. Clothier, Hilmer, Calif.; C. L. Clothier, Florence, Kansas; Mrs. Mary Martin, Deer Creek, Okla. Funeral services were held today at 2:30 p. m. in the Congregational church at St. Mary, conducted by the Rev. M. W. Baker, of Topeka. The body was taken to Maple Hill for burial. | |
| 4609 |  | Obituary- Cobb, James James Keith Cobb CARBONDALE --- James Keith Cobb, 65, Carbondale, died Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Cobb was an equipment installer for AT&T. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was born March 27, 1931, at Topeka, the son of Harvy Ernest and Berniece U. Riley Cobb. He was reared at Emmett, Delia and St. Marys. Mr. Cobb was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at Scranton, Telephone Pioneers and the Communication Workers of America. He was married to Janice Warner on Aug. 9, 1958, at Paola. She survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Jennifer Stalcup and Jeanine Ashwill, both of Carbondale, Julie Crowell, Sheridan Lake, Colo., and JoEllen Cobb, Topeka; a son, James E. Cobb, Carbondale; and nine grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at Scranton. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Cobb will lie in state after 4:30 p.m. today at the church, where a rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Carey Funeral Home at Burlingame is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 4610 |  | Obituary- Cochran, Eva MRS. EVA COCHRAN Eva Sarah Cochran of Route 6 died Thursday, May 28, 1959, at a Topeka hospital. She was 89. Mrs. Cochran was born April 19, 1870, in Creighton, Mo. She came to Kansas in 1878 and settled near Kiro. She was a member of the Kansas Avenue Methodist Church and the Indian Creek Grange. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Will L. Jones and Mrs. Lola Ridgeway, both of Topeka; four sons, C. V. Cochran , J. F. Cochran, Joe Cochran, and Raymond Cochran, all of Route 6; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Loleta Kinniard of Silver Lake and Mrs. Daisy Edson of San Diego, Calif. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Parker Mortuary, with burial in Prairie Home Cemetery. | |
| 4611 |  | Obituary- Cochran, Janet Cochran, Miss Janet L.- age 59 of Topeka passed away January 24, 1989. Funeral services 2:00pm Friday in the Parker-Price Chapel with Rev. Wendell R. Johnson officiating. Private interment in [Mt. Hope] [Rossville] Cemetery. Parker-Price 245 NW Independence 234-5850 | |
| 4612 |  | Obituary- Cochran, Lloyd LLOYD JAMES COCHRAN Masonic services were at 2 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Lloyd James Cochran, 88, Rossville, formerly of Topeka, who died Saturday, January 23, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 13, 1893, in Kansas, the son of Harry and Anna Godwin Cochran, and spent his life in the Topeka and Silver Lake communities. Mr. Cochran was a farmer. He worked at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital before he retired. He was an Army veteran of World War I, having served with the Washburn Ambulance Company. He was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church and was past master and secretary of Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, at Silver Lake, and was district deputy grand master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, AF&AM, in 1930. He also was a member of York Rite bodies, Scottish Rite bodies, and Loyal Chapter No. 176, Order of Eastern Star, Silver Lake. He was married to Lavonia Jackson June 11, 1966. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Irma Konrad, Lacona, Ia., and Lucile Hughes, Raceland, La.; a stepdaughter, Vera Gooderl, Oklahoma City, Okla.; two stepsons, Verl Jackson, Colorado, and Ray Jackson, Topeka; three sisters, Nellie Bellman and Ina Cochran, both in Topeka, and Alice McDaniel, Silver Lake; a brother, John Cochran, Topeka; 10 grandchildren; six step grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Burial was in Prairie Home Cemetery northwest of Topeka. | |
| 4613 |  | Obituary- Cochran, Marilyn MARILYN COCHRAN Weakened by a severe attack of the measles, Marilyn Joan Cochran, 9-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cochran, living east of Silver Lake, was drowned Wednesday afternoon, May 24, 1944, when she struck her head against a rock after falling into a shallow pool in the yard at the Cochran home. Marilyn’s mother, who had been attending the girl night and day during the measles siege, was taking a nap when the girl left the house. Marilyn apparently became overbalanced and fell into the water. Undoubtedly she became dazed when her head struck the rock. The pool of water, formed by recent rains, is only about eight inches deep. The girl already was dead when her mother awakened and left the house to search for her. A bruise on the forehead showed where she had fallen against the rock. Marilyn was born February 1, 1935. Besides her parents, she is survived by three brothers, Lieut. Burton Cochran, Fort Worth, Texas; Cadet Leland Cochran, Amarillo, Texas and Clayton Cochran of the home; and three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cochran, Route 6, and Mrs Adelle Bills, of Rossville Mrs. Adelle Bills returned home Wednesday from Topeka, after a weeks stay, called by the death of her granddaughter. | |
| 4614 |  | Obituary- Cochran, Olive Winter Accident Victim Succumbs A collision at W. 10th and Fairlawn Road the afternoon Feb. 5 has claimed the life of a Topeka woman. Mrs. Olive A. Cochran, 72, 1163 Boswell, who was injured critically in the crash died Sunday night, July 18,1976, in a Topeka convalescent center where she was transferred from a Topeka hospital June 9. Mrs. Cochran suffered chest and internal injuries and numerous fractures and remained in critical condition in a Topeka hospital for many weeks following the accident. She had been transferred back to the intensive care unit again April 26 after her condition worsened. Police said the car driven by Mrs. Cochran was westbound on 10th and a truck driven by William D. Eichinger 17, 1033 Silverstone Road, was northbound on Fairlawn Road when they collided shortly after 3 p.m. Feb. 5. Mrs. Cochran’s death raises the 1976 traffic toll in Topeka to four. The last previous fatality occurred June 9 when a pedestrian died shortly after being struck by a car at 6th and Clay. Services for Mrs. Cochran are planned at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Mortuary. She was born March 14, 1904, at Rossville and spent most of her life in the Topeka community. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Topeka Chapter No. 462, Order of Eastern Star, and Trinity White Shrine No. 7. She was married to Harold Cochran in 1928, he died in 1964. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Cochran, at home; two sister, Mrs. Mildred Fisher, 2037 High, and Mrs. Gwen McAfee, Decatur, Ala.; and two brothers, Vernon Myers, Rossville, and Dr. Clark Myers, Atlanta, Ga. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs Cochran will lie in state at the mortuary until time of services. | |
| 4615 |  | Obituary- Cockerill, W.W. W.W. ‘Bill’ Cockerill MARYSVILLE --- Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Kinsley Mortuary for W.W. “Bill” Cockerill, 71, Marysville, who died Thursday, February 3, 1983, at a Marysville hospital. He was born Aug. 3, 1911, the son of R. Laud and Elsie Van Amburg Cockerill. Mr. Cockerill was a farmer and lived in the Marysville area most of his life. He was married to Mary E. Lloyd April 11, 1931 at Minneapolis. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Robert D. Cockerill, Marysville; a daughter, Patsy R. Hogan, Delia; two sisters, Ruth Kossow, Marysville, and Allene Miller, Pismo Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Deer Creek Cemetery. | |
| 4616 |  | Obituary- Coe, Dale Dale Lee Coe ROSSVILLE --- Dale Lee Coe, 46, Rossville, died Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Cause of death was listed as a myocardial infarction. Mr. Coe was an Air Force veteran. He was disabled. He was born Dec. 11, 1949, at Seneca, the son of Floyd Leonard and Nettie F. Tefft Coe. He was graduated from Dover High School in 1967. Mr. Coe was a member of Dover International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 490. Survivors include his mother, Nettie F. Coe, Rossville; a sister, Rachel E. Ray, Augusta; and three brothers, Leonard E. Coe, Plattville, Colo., Edward N. Coe, Huntington, Ark., and W. David Coe, Topeka. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Parker-Price Mortuary at Topeka followed by an IOOF service conducted by Dover Lodge No. 490. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Highland Cemetery at Iola. Mr. Coe will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 4617 |  | Obituary- Coe, Floyd Floyd Leonard Coe ROSSVILLE -- Floyd Leonard Coe, 75, Rossville, died Tuesday, March 16, 1993, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Coe had been custodian at Corning, Dover and Rossville schools from 1956 to 1981. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theatre. He was born July 3, 1917, at Centralia, the son of William Leonard and Lorine Rachel Shaefer Coe. He was graduated from Corning Rural High School in 1935. He moved from Corning to Dover in 1966, then to Rossville in 1970. Mr. Coe was a member and past noble grand of Dover Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 590 in Dover and a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was married to Nettie F. Tefft May 10, 1938, at Erie. She survives. A daughter, Frances Leona “Fran” Coe, died July 15, 1990. Other survivors include a daughter, Rachel E. Ray, Augusta; four sons, Leonard E. Coe, Platteville, Colo., Edward N. Coe, Huntington, Ark., Dale L. Coe, at home, and William “David” Coe, Topeka; two brothers, Russel Coe, Salina, and Glen Coe, Riverside, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. followed by I.O.O.F. services conducted by Dover lodge Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Arthur L. Mills Post No. 37 of the American Legion of Corning in Centralia Cemetery. Mr. Coe will lie in state after 8 a.m. Friday at the mortuary where family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansa Odd Fellows Eye Bank in care of the University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, 39th and Rainbow, Kansas City, Kan., 66103. | |
| 4618 |  | Obituary- Coe, Frances Frances L. “Fran” Coe Frances Leona “Fran” Coe, 46, Topeka, died Sunday, July 15, 1990, at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 22, 1943, at Corning, the second child of Floyd and Nettie Tefft Coe. Fran graduated from Corning Rural High School and was salutatorian of her class. She passed a correspondence course in accounting, and took several courses in computer programming. She was employed by the Kansas Army National Guard as a Civil Service clerk/typist GS4. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in her garden and with her flowers and other yard work. She is survived by two daughters, Deanna Lynn Bush, Wichita, and Kimberly Ann Parton, Hinesville, Ga.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Coe, Rossville; a sister, Rachel E. Ray, Augusta; four brothers, Leonard E. Coe, Longmont, Colo., Edward N. Coe, Huntington, Ark., Dale L. Coe, Rossville, and William David Coe, Topeka; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka with the Rev. Billy Hunt officiating. Burial was in Centralia Cemetery in Nemaha County. | |
| 4619 |  | Obituary- Coe, Nettie 1 Nettie Coe Nettie Frances Coe, 85, Topeka, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at her home. She was born May 10, 1915, in Colony, the daughter of Sidney N. and Virginia Murphy Tefft. She graduated from Burlington High School and lived in southeastern Kansas, in Corning and then 30 years in Rossville, before she moved to Topeka in 1998. She married Floyd L. Coe on May 10, 1938, in Erie. He preceded her in death March 16, 1963. Mrs. Coe also was preceded in death by two daughters, Frances L. “Fran” Coe, July 15, 1990, and Rachel E. Ray, Feb. 11, 2000; and a son, Dale L. Coe, March 20, 1996. Survivors include three sons, Leonard E. Coe, Loveland, Colo., Edward N. Coe Sr., Huntington, Ark., and David Coe, Topeka; a sister, Alice Hintz, Garnett; a brother, Marvin N. Tefft, Moran; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Graveside services will be a 4 p.m. Saturday at the Centralia Cemetery. Mrs. Coe will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka 66604. | |
| 4620 |  | Obituary- Coe, Nettie 2 Nettie Frances Coe Nettie Frances Coe, 85, Topeka, died Thursday morning, June 22, 2000 at her home. She was born May 10, 1915, in Colony, the daughter of Sidney N. and Virginia Murphy Tefft. Mrs. Coe was graduated from Burlington High School. She had lived in southeastern Kansas and Corning. She lived in Rossville for 30 years before moving to Topeka in 1998. On May 10, 1938, she married Floyd L. Coe at Erie. He died March 16, 1993. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Frances L. "Fran" Coe on July 15, 1990, and Rachel E. Ray on Feb. 11, 2000, and a son Dale L. Coe, on March 20, 1996. Surviving her are three sons, Leonard E. Coe, Loveland, CO., Edward N. Coe, Sr., Huntington, AR., and David Coe, Topeka; one sister, Alice Hintz, Garnett; one brother, Marvin N. Tefft, Moran; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Her service was at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Graveside service and interment were at 4 p.m. in Centralia Cemetery, Centralia. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Rd., Topeka, KS 66604. | |
| 4621 |  | Obituary- Coen, Mary MRS. MARY COEN Mrs. Mary Coen, 87, died Monday night, October 20, 1947, at her home in Holton. She came to Kansas in 1866 from Indiana, and for the last 75 years had lived in Jackson County. Surviving are five children, Mrs. C. C. Coleman, Rossville; Mrs. Ethel Hersh, Topeka; Mrs. William Vestle, Holton; Mrs. Effie Wilderson, Chicago, and J. P. Coen, Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 2:30 p. m. in Holton at the McAsey Funeral Home, and burial was in the Holton Cemetery. Mrs. Coe is a sister of Mrs. Rose Myers and Frank Page, both of this city, and grandmother, of Albert Coleman and Mrs. Ernest Decker. COEN Mary Page Coen, oldest daughter of James Henry and Amanda Custer Page, was born July 20, 1860, near Tippecanoe, Ind. She came to Kansas in a covered wagon with her parents and two older sisters settling in the neighborhood of Avoca, Kan., in the west part of Jackson county. She was a pioneer school teacher. On March 30, 1880, she was united in marriage to Thomas Wilfred Coen by Rev. R. P. Hamm. To this union were born six children, five surviving. On December 17, 1899, her husband passed away, and for several years she did practical nursing. She joined the Holton Christian Church in March, 1901. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary and made her home in Holton. She is survived by five children: Ellen Coleman, Rossville; Myrtle Vestle, Holton; Ethel Hersh, Topeka; Effie Wilderson, Chicago; and John P. Coen, Kansas City, Mo., Dean Franklin having passed away May 7, 1941. She is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Alice Gideon, Newkirk, Okla.; Mrs. Rose Myers, Rossville; Mrs. Mae Simms, Newkirk, Okla.; Mrs. Cora Serrella, Denver; Bert Page, Greeley, Colo.; Frank Page , Rossville, Kan.; and Horton Page, Greeley, Colo.; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. At two different times in her lifetime she enjoyed five generations. Services were held Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 p. m. at the McAsey Mortuary, conducted by Rev. Troy Bess. Pall bearers were James Naylor, John Darlington, Emerson Osterhold, Percy Haag, Frank Karstetter, and Edward Starin. | |
| 4622 |  | Obituary- Coffee, George Mrs. Etta Boyles arrived home Monday from Los Angeles, Calif., where she was called December 28, by the death of her brother, George Coffee. Mr. Coffee died suddenly at his home on a fruit ranch near Los Angeles on December 27, being dead several hours before he was found. Due to the illness of Mrs. Coffee the funeral was not held until January 3. Burial was at San Bernardino, Calif. | |
| 4623 |  | Obituary- Coffey, John 1 John Frederick “Fred” Coffey of Osawatomie Ks left this earth on May 17, 2022 at 5:06pm at the age of 86. Fred was born on May 4, 1936 in Wellsville, Ks to Joseph Richard Coffey and Marybelle Rousselo. Fred was raised by his Uncle Harry and Aunt Etta Gutshall in Rossville, KS on a 360-acre farm. Fred helped with the planting and cultivation of crops such as corn, wheat, and alfalfa and any other chores that needed to be done to keep the farm going. Fred dearly loved his Aunt Etta and appreciated what she did for him. Fred was a 4H member and a boy scout. He attended and graduated from Rossville High School in 1956 and went on to attend the Kansas State University. Fred joined the Navy in 1953 at the end of the Korean war and was assigned to the USS Shangri La; he was a caterpillar tractor operator. He operated a D-W10 in the construction of roads. He had a mechanic rating; with metal shop, machine shop, wood shop, and agriculture studies experience. Fred was honorably discharged in 1955 due to medical injuries. Fred was a hard worker throughout his life. He worked for Henry Manufacturing, Del Monte Foods for 10 years, the Rochelle Illinois Power Plant for 10 years, operated the Fontana Tavern when he moved back to Kansas. He worked for the LaCygne Power Plant, the Osawatomie State Hospital, Fickel Furniture, and ended his employment at the Happy Valley Ranch with 19 years of employment, when they closed their doors. Fred was 78 years old when he was forced into retirement. Fred said, “I always started at the bottom and worked my way up.” When asked what some of his proudest accomplishments were, he stated, “I was in the Who’s Who of America, I won four trips through the Ralston Purina Feed; getting to visit Chicago, Washington DC, Corpus Cristi TX, and to St. Louis.” He stated that he once rode to Mississippi on a paddle boat. Fred taught Sunday school to the younger children at the church he attended in his younger years. His first car was a 1941 Ford Coupe that he bought when he was in the 8th grade with his own money. Fred said he had a lot of fun in the backseat of that car. | |
| 4624 |  | Obituary- Coffey, John 2 Fred and Mary Eagan were married for 25 years and they had three children, Jane, Timothy and Richard. The marriage ended in divorce. Fred then moved back to Kansas where he met and then married Patsy Feighner. Upon this union Fred gained 6 more children; Mike, Kim, Kelly, Chris, Michelle, and Mark. Fred and Pat loved to dance. Fred said that this was where they went on their first date, dancing. Fred always told his children that he got to do more as an adult than he did as a younger man. Attending the circus, going to the Nascar races, to the KC Chiefs and Royals games. Fred loved his sports and politics. He liked to go camping, fishing, and to the car shows. His utmost favorite thing was spending time with the kids and “especially my grandchildren,” he would say. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Coffey, his parents, siblings: Shirley Kitto, Sheldon Eugene “Gene” Baugher, Mary Lou Hancock, Dickey Coffey, Etta Yvonne, Barbara Jo Coffey, Phyllis Stadler, Gary Lee Coffey, and Patty Coffey. His sons Timothy and Richard Coffey, niece Mary Lois Tyrrell, nephews, Ed & Mike Lewis, Paula Freneir, Patrick Lewis, Michael Crawford, and a grandson Army Sgt. Jeffery Mersman. He is survived by his daughter Jane (Joe) Redcliff of Rochelle, Illinois, son Mike Ritch of Paola KS, daughter Kim Ritch of Lane KS, son Kelly (Kathy) Feighner of Lane KS, son Chris (Mary) Ritch of LaCygne KS, Michelle (Mike) Chester of Osawatomie KS, son Mark (Jody) Ritch of Paola KS, many nieces and nephews, 20 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren with 3 more on the way. | |
| 4625 |  | Obituary- Coffey, Joseph JOSEPH COFFEY DIES, FUNERAL FRIDAY Joseph Richard Coffey, Rossville, died Monday, July 1, 1963 in a Topeka hospital. He was 70. He was born March 8, 1893 at Asheville, N. C., and settled with his parents in Junction City in 1897. Mr. Coffey was a farmer and road construction worker until his retirement in 1959. He had lived in Rossville since 1952. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Rossville, and was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Etta Gutshall, Rossville; one son, Fred, 444 Greene, Topeka, for daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Hancock, Tamp, Fla., Mrs. Don Middaugh, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Phyllis Stadler, and Mrs. Patricia Perry, both of Rossville; one step-daughter, Shirley Coffey, one step-son. Gene Baugher, both of Kansas City, Mo., and 13 grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday a Parker Mortuary with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Perry Stumbaugh, J. L. Bruce, Omer VanVleck, Fred McColough, Bill Hole, and Harley Heiland. Relatives from out of town attending the funeral of Joseph R. Coffey were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rockhold of Lawrence, Kansas, Mrs. Hazel Cox, Olathe, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rousselo and Vicki and Mr. John Rousselo all of Edgerton, Shirley Coffey, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bougher and Mrs. Helen Bada of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Don Middough, Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hancock, Mrs. Belle Bledsoe, Tampa Florida, Mrs. Maud Coffey and Mrs Ruth Coffey of Topeka. CARD OF THANKS --- We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to our friends and the churches for the food and many other acts of kindness and the sympathy shown us in our sorrow. Mrs. Etta Gutshall and The Coffey Children | |
| 4626 |  | Obituary- Coffey, Richard IN UNAVOIDABLE ACCIDENT RICHARD COFFEY IS KILLED Richard Coffey, 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Coffey, of Stockton, Calif., was almost instantly killed Saturday evening about 9 o’clock on Main Street, in front of the Wingerd store. He ran into the street in front of a car driven by Roy Searcy and his body and skull crushed when the front wheels passed over his body. He was taken into Dr. Miller’s office across the street, but died immediately. Searcy was driving so slowly he stopped his car before it had gone its length. Thus the life of the little fellow was given to bring home the danger children have been flirting with, every Saturday evening in particular, for several years past. A motor car drive is almost helpless to prevent a serious accident because he is confronted with three dangers---children playing with three dangers---children out into the streets; glaring lights from cars and long truck bodies protruding almost to the center of the street, which cause bottle necks for traffic if they happen to be parked on opposite sides of the curb. Dickie made his home here with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gutshall. He was a bright little fellow, popular with his schoolmates and ambitious far beyond his years to work on the Gutshall farm. He was one of eight children of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Coffey, who live in Stockton, Calif. The surviving members of his family are a sister, Mary Lou, who also lives with Mr. and Mrs. Gutshall; four other sisters, two brothers with their parents, Shirley, Etta, Patricia, and Phyllis, Gene and Fred. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. N. P. Olney. Music was furnished by Mrs. Arline Reid, Miss Norma Jean Fawl and Miss Peggy Janette Navarre. Pall bearers were, Samuel Hahn, Howard McMahan, Dean Cless and Charles Keller. Burial in Rossville City cemetery. Richard Coffey The following out-of-town relatives were in Rossville, Wednesday to attend the funeral of Dickie Coffey, held at the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Coffey, Gene, Etta Shirley, Mary Lou, Phillip, Patricia and Freddie of Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Lloyd Spicer and Mrs. Oxendale of Wetmore; Mr. and Mrs. John Coffey, Mr. and Mrs. James Coffey of Topeka, Mrs. Jessie Shoemaker of Leavenworth, Ellis Coffey and daughter of Salina; Mr. and Mrs J. L. Rockhold and son Charles, Earl Rousselo, of Lawrence; Mrs. Hazel Taylor of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rousselo, Miss Charlene Wilson of Edgerton. Mrs. Levi Jones, Mrs. Henry Peters and Mrs. Carl Fischer of Topeka were in Rossville Wednesday afternoon to attend the funeral service of Richard Coffey held at the Presbyterian Church. CARD OF THANKS---We wish to sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for the many act of kindness and sympathy shown us in the bereavement, the loss of our loved one, Richard Coffey, and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Coffey and family Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gutshall Finn Coffey | |
| 4627 |  | Obituary- Cohen, Rosalie ROSALIE COHEN Mrs. Rosalie Cohen, aged 78 years, died in the State hospital at Topeka Wednesday, November 19,1924, where she had been an inmate for nearly thirty years. The funeral was held today at 2 o’clock from the Penwell chapel in Topeka conducted under the Jewish rites by a Kansas City Rabbi. She is survived by three daughters Mrs. Jess Carpenter, of Casper Wyoming, Mrs. E. Martin, of Detroit, Mich., and Miss Frances Frishman of St. Louis, Mo.; and three sons Harry Cohen, Kansas City, Ben Cohen, Topeka and Joe Frishman, San Bernardino, Calif. The deceased lady was one of the pioneer residents of Rossville, living in this community with her husband before the city was incorporated. Mr. Cohen was an early day merchant of Rossville. The family resided at that time in the residence on the corner of Pearl and North Perry streets now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Yocum. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hartzell were in Topeka today and attended the funeral service for the late Mrs. Rosalie Cohen in the Penwell Chapel. | |
| 4628 |  | Obituary- Coke, Orilla ORILLA MAY COKE ORILLA May Coke was born June, 16, 1933. She died December 21, 1935, having tarried with us the brief time of two years six months, and four days. She was one of a happy pair of twins, and is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Coke, one brother, Carroll; three sisters, Wilma, Colleen Fae, the twin sister, and Barbara Jean; also by grandparents, A. Curwick and Mrs. Rachel Coke. Brief funeral services were held at the home Sunday at 1:00 p. m., conducted by Rev. Horton. Mrs. A. G. Wallerstedt and Evelyn Landis sang two numbers. Pallbearears were Alice and Ruby Countryman, Donis Marney, and Opal Meade. The little body was laid to rest in Rossville cemetery. ________ We desire to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who rendered us aid during the illness and death of our baby. Mr. and Mrs. James Coke | |
| 4629 |  | Obituary- Cokeley, John John McMillen Cokeley John McMillen Cokeley, 86, of Topeka, died at Stormont-Vail Health Center on September 15, 2016, of complications following a pulmonary embolus. He was born on September 6, 1930, in Morgantown, West Virginia, the son of Harlin and Clara McMillen Cokeley. He was a graduate of Morgantown High School, West Virginia University, and the West Virginia University School of Medicine. He served as a Flight Surgeon in the Navy, and later in the Naval Reserves. He was a staff Psychiatrist at the Menninger Foundation and, later, the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center, from which he retired. He married Janice Marie Doubles on August 21, 1954, in Morgantown, West Virginia. She preceded him in death on July 11, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Edmond Cokeley and Ralph Cokeley. He is survived by his children: Laurie Cokeley of Topeka, Will (Lynda) Cokeley of Delia, Kansas, and Sharon (Greg) Yakshaw of Lenexa, Kansas; grandchildren: Holly Cokeley of Somerville, Tennessee, and Ryan Cokeley of Topeka; and step-granddaughter Heather Carter (Ryan) Jones of Olathe, Kansas. He was a lifelong hunter and avid sports fan, particularly Kansas State and West Virginia Football. His other passion was spending time at his son’s hunting preserve, Cokeley Farms, in Delia. Cremation is planned and a memorial service will be held at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road on September 20, 2016, at 7:00 PM. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service. Private inurnment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society or Saving Death Row Dogs. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 4630 |  | Obituary- Colcher, Allen ALLEN L. COLCHER Allen L. “Brady” Colcher, 80, Topeka, died Wednesday, November 26, 1980, at a Topeka nursing home where he had lived since 1973. He was born October 3, 1900, near Alma, the son of Nelson and Angie Beard Colcher. He lived in Topeka since 1943. Mr. Colcher was a barber and had a shop at Paxico for many years. He later had shops at Rossville and Topeka. He was married to Myrtle Mae Bryant September 9, 1924, at Topeka. She died August 30, 1967. A son, Nolan Dean Colcher, died March 13, 1972. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Eva E. Murphy, St. Marys, and Mrs Dixie M Kietzman, Kansas City, eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Davidson-Duff Funeral Home. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, south of Paxico. Allen L. Colcher Allen L. “Brady” Colcher, 80, 440 Woodland died Wednesday, November 26, 1980, at a Topeka nursing home where he had lived since 1973. He was born Oct. 3, 1900, near Alma, the son of Nelson and Angie Beard Colcher. He lived in Topeka since 1943. Mr. Colcher was a barber and had a shop at Paxico for many years. He later had shops at Rossville and Topeka. He was married to Myrtle Mae Bryant Sept. 9, 1924, at Topeka. She died Aug. 30, 1967. A son, Nolan Dean Colcher, died March 13, 1972. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Eva E. Murphy, St. Marys, and Mrs. Dixie M. Kietzman, Kansas City; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Davidson-Duff Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, south of Paxico. Mr. Colcher will lie in state after 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home where the family will meet with friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Friday. | |
| 4631 |  | Obituary- Cole, Charles Mrs. E.D. Kirkpatrick was called to Quenemo, by the death of her sister's husband, Mr. Cole. Those who attended the funeral from here were Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Kirkpatrick, Joe Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Ted Marney, Mr. and Mrs. D.V. Marney and daughter, Donice, Jack Kirkpatrick of Topeka. [Note: There is a Charles M. Cole buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Quenemo in Osage County, KS. DOD 1937 (DOB 1865).] | |
| 4632 |  | Obituary- Cole, Zella Zella Frances Cole ROSSVILLE --- Zella Frances Cole, 90, formerly of Topeka, died Tuesday, March 29, 1994, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Cole worked a few years for Wild Willies in Topeka. She was born Feb. 9, 1904, in Hoyt, the daughter of Charles Emmett and Etta Elizabeth Edwards Clark. She had lived in Rock Creek before she moved to Topeka in 1943. She had lived in Rossville 20 months. Mrs. Cole was a member of Elmont United Methodist Church and the Sunflower Club. She was married to Arthur Cole on March 21, 1928, in North Topeka. He died Dec. 7, 1980. Survivors include a son, Kenneth L. Cole, Topeka; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Davidson Chapel. Burial will be at Rochester Cemetery. Mrs. Cole will like in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 4633 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Albert Albert Coleman ROSSVILLE -- Albert Coleman, 64, Rossville, died Saturday, 3-6-1982, at a Topeka hospital. He suffered an apparent heart attack. He was born May 2, 1917, at Denison, the son of Charles C. and Ellen Coen Coleman, and lived in Rossville 36 years. Mr. Coleman was a plumber at Kansas State University, Manhattan. He previously owned and operated Coleman’s Garage at Rossville for 25 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the 7th Infantry Division. He was a life member of 7th Infantry Division Association and member of Lee-Pierson Post No. 1786 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Manhattan, charter member of Jimmie Lilliard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and member of Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, both of Rossville, and La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux, Voiture Locale No. 1148, and Kansas Association of Public Employees Inc., No 303, both of Topeka. He married Jennie Sherretts Dec.11, 1942, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Kenneth D. Coleman, Dallas, Texas; and two sisters, Ruth Coleman, Almeda, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Decker, Rossville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Graveside services will be conducted by Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, in Rossville Township Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Library, Rossville, 66533. ALBERT COLEMAN Albert Coleman, 64, Rossville, died Saturday, March 6, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. He suffered an apparent heart attack. He was born May 2, 1917, at Denison, the son of Charles C. and Ellen Coen Coleman, and lived in Rossville 36 years. Mr. Coleman was a plumber at Kansas State University in Manhattan. He previously owned and operated Coleman’s Garage at Rossville for 25 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the 7th Infantry Division. He was a life member of 7th Infantry Division Association and member of Lee-Pierson Post No. 1786 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Manhattan, charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and member of Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, both of Rossville, and La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux, Voiture Locale No. 1148, and Kansas Association of Public Employees Inc., No. 303, both of Topeka. He married Jennie Sherretts December 11, 1942, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Kenneth D. Coleman, Dallas, Tex.; and two sisters, Ruth Coleman, Almeda, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Decker, Rossville. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Graveside services were conducted by Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, in Rossville Township Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Library, Rossville, 66533 | |
| 4634 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Calvin 1 Calvin L. Coleman Calvin LeRoy Coleman, 72, Delia, died Monday, May 1, 1984, in a field near his home after he suffered an apparent heart attack. He was born August 13, 1911, at Dwight, the son of John Levi and Ethel Mae Easter Coleman, and spent most of his life in the Delia community. Mr. Coleman was a farmer. He served three enlistments in the Army. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Topeka and a former member of Mary L. Bair Post No. 44 of the American Legion at Holton. He was married to Lucille G. Correll August 21, 1935, at Junction City. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Reeds, Fremont, Calif., Mrs. Vivian Vance, Holton, and Mrs. Debbie Thompson, Topeka; three sons, Roy Coleman, Mayetta, Dean Coleman, Wichita, and Steven "Joe" Coleman, Delia; and 11 grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Thurs. at Parker Price Mortuary in Topeka. Military graveside services were conducted by Mary L. Bair Post No. 44 in Walnut Hill Cemetery in the Grove community north of Silver Lake. | |
| 4635 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Calvin 2 Calvin LeRoy Coleman DELIA — Calvin LeRoy Coleman, 72, Delia, died Monday, May 14, in a field near his home after he suffered an apparent heart attack. Mr. Coleman was a farmer. He served in the Army during the 1930s. He was born Aug. 13, 1911, at Dwight, the son of John Levi and Ethel Mae Easter Coleman, and spent most of his life in the Delia community. Mr. Coleman was a member of the Church of Christ in Topeka and a former member of Mary L. Bair Post No. 44 of the American Legion at Holton. He was married to Lucille G. Correll Aug. 21, 1935, at Junction City. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Reeds, Fre¬mont. Calif., Mrs. Vivian Vance, Hol¬ton. and Mrs. Debbie Thompson, To¬peka; three sons, Roy Coleman, Mayetta, Dean Coleman, Wichita, and Steven "Joe" Coleman, Delia; and 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Military graveside ser¬vices will be conducted by Mary L. Bair Post No. 44 in Walnut Hill Cemetery in the Grove community north of Silver Lake. Relatives and friends will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the mortuary. Mr. Coleman will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary. | |
| 4636 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Charles COLEMAN Charles C. Coleman, third son of John and Phoebe Hastings Coleman, was born October 10, 1865, in Jackson, County, Kansas. He grew to young manhood on a farm in Cedar Township. December 19, 1888 he was united in marriage to Margaret Ellen James. To this union was born a daughter, Myrtle. Mrs. Coleman died April 11, 1910. Myrtle died May 6, 1915. On June 12, 1916, he and Mrs. Ellen Orrick were united in marriage. A son and daughter were born to this union, Albert of Rossville and Ruth of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Coleman engaged in farming all his life. During many busy years he fed cattle, raised hogs and bought stock. Mr. Coleman sold his farm and retired to Rossville March 8, 1940, where he made his home until his death. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, a son, Albert, a daughter-in-law, Jennie, a daughter Ruth of Kansas City, Mo., a stepdaughter, Mary Decker of Rossville, a stepson, Edwin Orrick of Reno, Nevada, a grandson, Kenneth Dale and six step-grandchildren. He leaves two brothers, Joe of Boulder, Colo., and Arthur of Ottawa; two half-sisters, Mrs. Etta McCoombs and Mrs. Nettie Fager, St. Joseph, Mo, a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the mercer Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 5, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. T.M. Hutcheson. Music was furnished by Mr. Gurges Daniel, Mrs. Jesse Patton and Mrs. Carl Dodson. Pall bearers were George Coleman , Marion Coleman, Darias Coleman, Robert Coleman, Lloyd Coleman and Dallas Coleman. Those helping with the flowers were Mrs. And Mrs. Sheretts, Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Kovar, all neighbors of Rossville. Burial was in the North Denison cemetery. C.C. Coleman Died While Fishing in Creek C.C. Coleman, 81 years of age, left his home Tuesday, forenoon to fish in Cross Creek. When he failed to return in the afternoon his wife became worried and had their son Albert and others search for him. He was found dead from a heart attack in a sitting position apparently as he was baiting his hook. The death occurred just south of town on the Harvey farm. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman became residents of Rossville a couple of years ago purchasing a home on South Pine street. Previously they had lived in Jackson county.. Survivors include his wife; a son, Albert, of Rossville; a daughter, Ruth of Kansas City; a step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Decker, of Rossville; a stepson, Edwin Orrick, of Reno; two brothers, Arthur of Ottawa and Joe of Colorado. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. | |
| 4637 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Jennie 1 Jennie Hellen Coleman ROSSVILLE -- Jennie Helen Coleman, 75, Rossville, died Friday, March 8, 1996, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Coleman had worked at Rossville Hardware and during World War II she worked two years for Boeing Aircraft. She was born May 9, 1920, at Dover, the daughter of Helen R. Vance and George R. Sherretts Sr. She had lived at Rossville since October 1945. Mrs. Coleman was a charter member and the first president of the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. She also was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star and 8 and 40 of Topeka. She attended Rossville United Methodist Church. She married Albert Coleman on Dec. 11, 1942, at Topeka. He died March 6, 1982. A son, Kenneth Dale Coleman, died Aug. 31, 1989. Survivors include two sisters, Leota A Westbrook, Norcross, Ga., and Nola M. Ellis, Topeka; and five brothers, George R. Sheretts Jr., Auburn, Floyd J. Sherretts, Liberal, and Ernest R. Sherretts, Louis R. Sherretts and Harlan D. Sherretts, all of Topeka. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary at Topeka. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Coleman will lie in state after 9 a.m. Monday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made either to Rossville Community Library, 407 Main, Rossville, 66533, or to the Rossville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 586, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 4638 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Jennie 2 Jennie H. Coleman Jennie Helen Coleman, 75, Rossville, died Friday, March 8, 1996, at Meadowbrook Manor, Topeka. She was born May 9, 1920, at Dover, the daughter of George R., Sr., and Helen R. Vance Sherretts. She moved to Rossville in Octo¬ber 1945. Mrs. Coleman worked at Boeing Aircraft for two years dur¬ing World War II and at the Rossville Hardware. She was a charter member and first president of the Auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Le¬gion at Rossville. She was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176, Or¬der of the Eastern Star, and 8 and 40 of Topeka. She attended the Rossville United Methodist Church. She was married to Albert Coleman December 11, 1942, in Topeka. He died March 6, 1982. She was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Dale Coleman, on August 31, 1989, and a sister, Mildred Westbrook, on June 13, 1991. Surviving her are two sisters, Leota A. Westbrook, Norcross, Ga., and Nola M. Ellis, Topeka; and five brothers, George R. Sherretts, Jr., Auburn, Floyd J. Sherretts, Liberal, Earnest R. Sherretts, Louis R. Sherretts, and Harlan D. Sherretts, all of Topeka. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Parker- Price Mortuary in Topeka. Her fu¬neral service was at 10:00 Tuesday (this morning) at the funeral home. Burial was in the Rossville Cem¬etery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library or the Rossville United Methodist Church. | |
| 4639 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Kenneth Kenneth D. Coleman Kenneth Dale Coleman, 42, Dallas, Tex., died Thursday, August 31, 1989, at his home. Mr. Coleman had been ill since October 1988. He was born December 6, 1946, at Rossville, the son of Albert and Jennie Sherretts Coleman. He was graduated from Rossville High School and the University of Kansas at Lawrence. Mr. Coleman was a sales representative for TRT Telecommunications Corporation, and had made his home in Dallas for the past twelve years. Survivors include his mother Mrs, Jennie Coleman, Rossville. Mr. Coleman was cremated. Graveside services and interment were Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Rossville Cemetery with the Rev. Chuck Kallaus officiating. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Library. Kenneth Dale Coleman ROSSVILLE --- Inurnment services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Rossville Cemetery for Kenneth Dale Coleman, 42, Dallas, Texas, formerly of Rossville. He died Thursday, Aug. 31, 1989, at his home. He was ill since October 1988. Mr. Coleman was a sales representative for TRT Telecommunications Corporation. He was born Dec. 6, 1946, at Rossville, the son of Albert and Jennie Sherretts Coleman. He was graduated from Rossville High School and the University of Kansas at Lawrence. He lived in Dallas the past 12 years. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Jennie Coleman, Rossville. Mr. Coleman was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Library, Rossville, 66533. Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka is in charge of Kansas arrangements. | |
| 4640 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Lucille Lucille G. Coleman Mrs. Lucille Gray Coleman, 70, Topeka, died Thursday, November 19, 1987, at the home of a daughter in Phoenix, AZ. She was visiting relatives in Phoenix. She was born January 7, 1917, at Auburn, the daughter of Charles and Mabel Faust Correll. She lived in Delia many years before she moved to Mission Towers in Topeka two years ago. Mrs. Coleman was a member of Oakland Church of Christ. She was married to Calvin LeRoy Coleman August 21, 1935 at Junction City. He died May 14, 1984. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Reeds and Mrs. Debbie Thompson, both of Phoenix, AZ, and Mrs. Vivian Vance, Holton; three sons, Roy Coleman and Steven "Joe" Coleman, both of Mayetta, and Dean Coleman, Derby; two brothers, Herbert Correll, El Dorado, and Marion Correll, Havensville; 11 grandchildren; and great-granddaughter. Relatives and friends met at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 22 1987, in Walnut Hill Cemetery at Grove northwest of Topeka. | |
| 4641 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Thomas 1 Obituary. Thomas J. Coleman, a venerable and highly esteemed citizen of Rossville, entered into rest, June 21st, 1895. He was born in Maryland, March 20, 1806. When fourteen years of age he moved to Washington, Indiana, where he lived until 1869, from whence he removed to Kansas, settling in Menoken Tp., Shawnee county, where two sons now reside. He was married to Lucinda Martin, Aug. 25th, 1827. His wife, with whom he lived to celebrate their Golden Wedding, was called Home nearly eighteen years ago. Ten children, five sons and five daughters, were born to them. Three were in attendance at the funeral service, the other four being in New Mexico. Father Coleman united with the Christian Church fifty five years ago, ever since which time he remained a faithful member of the same. This Father in Israel had for several years made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Gilbert, and until the last few years was a familiar face in Rossville, visiting the sick, calling on friends and regular at church services. As the infirmities of old age crept on him he became confined to the house, and for nearly seventeen months was in his room most of the time. At times he suffered greatly, but always bore it patiently, looking forward to his releases with hopes for a blessed future, often expressing a wish to die and be at rest. He was glad to have friends call, and to talk with them of the hope beyond, his conception of spiritual truths growing clearer day by day. [From the Rossville Times, Friday, June 28th, 1895] | |
| 4642 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Thomas 2 Two days before his death he was taken very sick with cramping in his stomach which continued until death, although his speech near the last could not be distinctly understood the last words were something about home and mother. His consciousness to the last was manifest in the fact that he folded his arms across his breast and breathed his last with his eyes and mouth closed. As a tired child goes to sleep in the arms of its mother so this Saintly Father fell asleep in the arms of Jesus. Owing to the peculiar views which he had often expressed concerning funeral sermons none was preached, but the friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert on Sunday at one o'clock. The choir sang "Safe in the arms of Jesus." Rev. Paddleford of the M.E. Church read a portion of scripture, offered prayer, made a brief statement of the life of the deceased and the remains were carried to the station followed by relatives and many friends, from thence by rail to Menoken, where other friends met them and conveyed them to Prairie Home Cemetery where other children, Grandchildren, Great-grand-children, and [continued on next item] | |
| 4643 |  | Obituary- Coleman, Thomas 3 [continued] many friends had gathered to pay their last respects to Father, Grandfather and friend. Rev. Ingles, of the Christian Church offered prayer, followed by a sketch of his life, and the mortal remains of Grand-father Coleman were laid to rest, beside that of his companion, to await the resurrection morning. "Blessed by the dead which die in the Lord." "So Jesus slept; God's dying Son passed through the grave, and blessed the bed. Rest here, blest Saint till from His throne the morning break and pierce the shade. A Friend. | |
| 4644 |  | Obituary- Colhouer, Louise Louise Colhouer Passes Away Louise I. Colhouer, 80, of Rossville, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was born August 10, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Hugh and Martha (Tripp) Colhouer. Survivors include a guardian, Sheila Alexander of Topeka, KS; three sisters, Mary Ketterman of Kansas, Merna Bishop of Oklahoma, Lynn Colhouer of Colorado and the nursing staff of Rossville Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Margaret Rose Christian. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm., Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Memorial Park Cemetery, 3616 SW Sixth Ave., Topeka. Interment will follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21 St., Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com. | |
| 4645 |  | Obituary- Collett, Melvin Melvin M. Collett Melvin M. Collett, 78, Camas, WA, died Monday, September 10, 2001, at his home. He was born January 27, 1923, in Brookings, OR. Mr. Collett, graduated from Camas High School. He worked for the Crown Zellerbach paper mill for 42 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mid Columbia Artists, American Legion Post 14, Gold Prospectors of America, and the Lost Dutchman Mining Association. He loved fishing, panning for gold, flying model air planes and oil painting. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Irene at home; a daughter, Sherry Collett, Camas, OR; two sons, Ron Collett and Harold Collett, both of Camas, OR; two sisters, June Slaydon, Portland, OR, and Delores Moore, Anaheim, CA; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren,; a brother-in-law, Ben Horak, Delia; and two sisters-in-law, Esther Wehner, Rossville, and Emily Dodge, Delia. Mrs. Collett was cremated. His service was Saturday, September 16, 2001 at Grace Foursquare Church, Camas,. Davis Cremation and Burial services was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Southwest, P.O. Box 1600, Vancouver, WA 98668. | |
| 4646 |  | Obituary- Collie, Merton Merton Dale Collie Merton Dale Collie, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. He was born November 25, 1932 in Jewell Co., KS, the son of Vernon and Nolene (Henry) Collie. Dale graduated from Ionia High School. He was a Navy Veteran during the Korean War. Dale was employed by the City of Topeka as a Police Officer for 30 years before retiring in 1983. He then served as Under Sheriff for Shawnee County for 8 years before retiring. He was a member of the Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene. Dale was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was also a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion and Philip-Billard Post #1650, V.F.W. Dale married Mildred A. "Millie" Carlson on December 2, 1955 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include their children, Jack (Leta) Collie of Topeka, Debbie (Fred) Heston of Derby, KS, 3 grandchildren, Adrienne Olejnik, Andrew Collie, Nicole Heston and 2 great-grandchildren, Grace and Reese Olejnik. Dale was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kelsey Heston in 2010, and his two sisters, Maurine Johnston and June Green. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wed., December 16, 2015 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Dale will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tues., December 15, 2015 at the funeral home, SW 10th and Lane, Topeka, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Freedom Honor Flight, P.O. Box 506, LaCrosse, WI 54602-0505. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www. PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 4647 |  | Obituary- Collier, George G.W. Collier Buried Here George Walker Collier, formerly of this city, who had been making his home at Halstead, KS., with his son Dr. L.G. Collier, died at 1:30 last Sunday afternoon at the H.W. Woods home, 5500 Forest Ave., in Kansas City, following a paralytic stroke at 7:45 last Friday morning. He never regained consciousness. Mr. Collier had left Halstead in apparent good health to visit a sick brother at Clark, Mo. The deceased was 78 years, 2 months and 18 days old. He was a native of Howard County, Missouri, where he was born Dec. 20, 1850. He was educated at Mount Pleasant college, Huntsville, Mo. and in his younger days taught school. In later years he followed the carpenter trade. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Rupp at Odessa, Mo., April 5, 1885 and one son was born to them. Mrs. Collier passed away in August 1925, during their residence here. Beside his son, Dr. L.G. Collier, he is survived by five brothers. He was eldest of his family. The brothers are T.M. Collier, Clark, Mo., L.N. and J.W. Collier, Armstrong, Mo.; J.D. Collier, Odessa, Mo.; S.A. Collier, Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were held in Mrs. Forester's Funeral Home, Kansas City, Wed., March 13 at 10 a.m. and the body brought to Rossville for burial in the Rossville cemetery. --14 March 1929; Mrs. S.F. Stumbaugh returned Tuesday from a visit with her relative in Holton, to attend the funeral of Mr. George Collier --14 March 1929; Dr. and Mrs. L.G. Collier of Halstead are spending the weekend with Mrs. Collier's parents. Mr. and Mrs. S.F. Stumbaugh and family. | |
| 4648 |  | Obituary- Collier, L.G. Dr. L.G. Collier Dr. L.G. Collier, 202 East 1st, Hutchinson, KS, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, November 22, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after three weeks illness. Dr. Collier was born June 11, 1895, at Odessa, Mo. He had practiced dentistry for 35 years at Rossville, the Halstead Clinic and Hutchinson. He was a graduate of Columbia University and the Western School of Dentistry. He was a member of the Methodist Church and Basset Lodge 124, AF & AM. His widow, Anna Marie, of the home in the only survivor. The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson and Son's Chapel with the Rv. R.S. George officiating. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery with Hurley's Funeral home in charge. | |
| 4649 |  | Obituary- Collini, Mary Mary Ann Collini Mary Ann Collini aka “Poppins” to friends Mary passed away and became the newest angel on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at her home in Temecula, CA. She was born December 18, 1944 in Topeka, Kansas to Dallas & Betty Small. She fought a very courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She raised 4 sons Ken, Dale, Oren & Cory. She married Robert Collini on October 13, 1985 at which time a 5th son John came into her life. She retired from J.C. Penny after being diagnosed with cancer after 15 years of service. Mary loved cruises, camping, gardening, decorating her home and being with family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her father Dallas Small & step-mother Millie Small; mother Betty Small-Warner & step father Russell Warner. She is survived by her husband Robert Collini; sons Ken Copeland of Temecula, Dale & Jeri Copeland of Canyon Lake, John & Jill Collini of Canyon Lake, Oren Dick of Canyon Lake, and Cory Smith of Texas; brothers Glen “Ed” & Barbara Small of Topeka, Kansas, Thomas & Dee Small of Riverside & Russell Warner of Canyon Lake, 15 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild (AJ). Memorial arrangements will be held on September 29, 2012 @ Harveston Center, Temecula, CA. Please donate to the American Cancer Society in Mary’s name. | |
| 4650 |  | Obituary- Collins, Russell Russell Collins ROSSVILLE -- Russell H. Collins, 42, Rossville, died Thurs., March 8, 2001, at a Rossville nursing home. He was born May 12, 1958, in Lawrence, the son of Leonard and Patricia A. Hamill Collins. He married Betty Lou Caraway. They divorced. He later married Carolyn J. Cott. They also divorced. Survivors include four sons, Sean Collins, Eli Collins, Russell Joe Collins and Randall Collins, all of Topeka; three daughters, Tracy, in Topeka, Stacy in Melvern, and Rachel, in Greeley, Colo., his mother, Patricia A. Hamill, Linwood; a brother, Eric Collins, Lawrence; two sisters, Pam Gilmore, Baldwin City, and Tammy in Lawrence; and five grandchildren. Services will be today at 10 a.m. Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Collins will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Russell H. Collins Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. |
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