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4601
Obituary- Coen, Mary
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.
 
 
4602
Obituary- Coffee, George
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.  
 
4603
Obituary- Coffey, John 1
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. 
 
4604
Obituary- Coffey, John 2
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. 
 
4605
Obituary- Coffey, Joseph
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
 
 
4606
Obituary- Coffey, Richard
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
 
 
4607
Obituary- Cohen, Rosalie
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.
 
 
4608
Obituary- Coke, Orilla
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.


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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
 
 
4609
Obituary- Cokeley, John
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.
 
 
4610
Obituary- Colcher, Allen
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.
 
 
4611
Obituary- Cole, Charles
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).] 
 
4612
Obituary- Cole, Zella
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.
 
 
4613
Obituary- Coleman, Albert
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
 
 
4614
Obituary- Coleman, Calvin 1
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.
 
 
4615
Obituary- Coleman, Calvin 2
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.
 
 
4616
Obituary- Coleman, Charles
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.
 
 
4617
Obituary- Coleman, Jennie 1
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.
 
 
4618
Obituary- Coleman, Jennie 2
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.
 
 
4619
Obituary- Coleman, Kenneth
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.
 
 
4620
Obituary- Coleman, Lucille
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.
 
 
4621
Obituary- Coleman, Thomas 1
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] 
 
4622
Obituary- Coleman, Thomas 2
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] 
 
4623
Obituary- Coleman, Thomas 3
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. 
 
4624
Obituary- Colhouer, Louise
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. 
 
4625
Obituary- Collett, Melvin
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.
 
 
4626
Obituary- Collie, Merton
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.
 
 
4627
Obituary- Collier, George
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.
 
 
4628
Obituary- Collier, L.G.
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.
 
 
4629
Obituary- Collini, Mary
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.
 
 
4630
Obituary- Collins, Russell
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.
 
 
4631
Obituary- Colson, Alvin
Obituary- Colson, Alvin
Alvin D. Colson
HENDERSON, Nev. -- Alvin Dean Colson, 50, Henderson, formerly of Atchison, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999, at a Las Vegas hospice center where he was admitted earlier the same day, He had pancreatic cancer.
He was born April 3, 1948, in Belleville, Kan., and spent his early life in Atchison where he attended high school. He lived in Henderson, Nev., since 1976. He was a mechanic for the Las Vegas Valley Water District for 20 years. He served in the Air Force in Vietnam. He was a member of Central Christian Church in Las Vegas.
He was married to Traci Jordan on March 22, 1996 in Las Vegas. She survives.
Other survivors include a son, Chad Alan Colson, Henderson, Nev.; a daughter, Heidi Dietrich, Las Vegas; his parents, Alvin and Rose Colson, Atchison; brothers, William E. Colson, in Idaho and Dennis L. Colson, in Texas; and a sister, Janice M. Spiker, Topeka.
Services were Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Henderson., Nev. Burial was in Southern Nevada Veterans Cemetery in Boulder City.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation, 4141 S. Swenson, Las Vegas, 89195. Hites Funeral Home in Henderson, Nev. is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
4632
Obituary- Colson, Mary
Obituary- Colson, Mary
Mary Colson (Rosetta) Margaret

Mary Margaret (Rosetta) Colson, 76, of Rossville, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020.

She was born May 25, 1944, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Victor Frank Rosetta Sr. and Mae Elizabeth (Kinney) Rosetta. She received a high school diploma from Osage City High School in 1962.

Mary was employed as a switchboard operator for Memorial Hospital and later for Meninger’s [sic Menninger’s] Hospital.

Ms. Colson was a member of Most Pure Heart Catholic Church of Topeka.

Mary married Richard Barngrover Sr. – they later divorced. She then married Alois J. Werth Jr. in 1993. He preceded her in death in 1996. She later married Dennis Colson – he survives. Other survivors include her children, Richard Barngrover Jr. (Sharon) of Berryton, KS, Margie Delfelder (Joe) of Topeka, KS and Martha “Mara” Phelps (John) of Gallatin, TN; grandchildren SSgt. Richard Barngrover III (Amber) of Fountain, CO, Dr. Brian Barngrover (Dana) of Nacogdoches, TX, and Lane Phelps of Gallatin, TN; great-grandchildren Gavin and Brayden Barngrover of Fountain, CO and Elizabeth and Jacob Barngrover of Nacogdoches, TX; siblings Marjorie McDonald of Topeka, Victor Frank Rosetta Jr. of Kimberly City, MO, and John Rosetta of Tecumseh, KS; nieces and nephews Victor Rosetta III, Ramona McDonald, Lori Wood, Martin Rosetta, and Amy Warren. She was preceded in death by her brother Fred Rosetta.

Mary enjoyed bowling, bingo, playing cards, visiting the casino and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed traveling – she visited Italy with her sister where she met relatives and traveled throughout Europe. She was an avid K-State fan and enjoyed watching football and basketball.

Mary was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604.

Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.

To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com
 
 
4633
Obituary- Colson, Remonia 1
Obituary- Colson, Remonia 1
Remonia G. Richardson-Colson
Remonia G. Richardson-Colson, 60, Rossville, died Thursday, February 24, 2000 at the Adult Living Center in Rossville. She was born May 25, 1939 at Red Boiling Springs, TN, the daughter of Odel and Atherine Leonard Davis.
Remonia grew up in Indiana, where she was graduated from high school. She had moved to the Rossville community in the late 1960s, and had worked several years at the Rossville Valley Manor. She had attended the Rossville Christian Church.
On April 12, 1962, she was married to John B. Richards, Jr. He died in April 1970. On October 13, 1972, she married Alan D. Colson in Rossville. He survives
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Donald Richardson, Richmond, VA, and Dean Richardson, Topeka; a daughter, Debbie Copeland, Rossville, a sister Barbara Fonseth, Fountaintown, IN; a brother, Dean Davis in Texas; and three grandchildren.
Visitation was from 2:00 until l7:30 Sunday at the Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Her service as at 1 p.m. Monday afternoon at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, 407 Main, Rossville 66533.
 
 
4634
Obituary- Colson, Remonia 2
Obituary- Colson, Remonia 2
Remonia Richardson-Colson
ROSSVILLE — Remonia G. Richardson-Colson, 60, Rossville, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, at a Rossville nursing home.
Mrs. Richardson-Colson worked at the Rossville Valley Manor for several years.
She was born May 25, 1939, in Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., the daughter of Odell and Atherine Leonard Davis. She was raised in Indiana and graduated from high school in Indiana. She had lived in Rossville since the late 1960s.
Mrs. Richardson-Colson attended Rossville Christian Church.
She married John B. Richardson Jr. on April 12, 1962. He died in April 1970. She married Alan D. Colson on Oct. 13, 1972, in Rossville. He survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Donald Richardson, Richmond, Va., and Dean Rich¬ardson, Topeka; a daughter, Debbie Copeland, Rossville; a sister, Barbara Fonseth, Fountain- town,. Ind.; a brother, Dean Davis, in Texas; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Ross¬ville Christian Church. Burial will be in Ross¬ville Cemetery. Mrs. Richardson-Colson will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, 407 Main, Rossville, 66533.
 
 
4635
Obituary- Colson, Remonia 3
Obituary- Colson, Remonia 3
Remonia G. Richardson-Colson, 60,
Rossville, died Thursday, February 24, 2000, at a Rossville nursing home.
Mrs. Richardson-Colson had worked several years at the Rossville Valley Manor. She had attended the Rossville Christian Church.
She was born on May 25, 1939 at Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., the daughter of Odell and Atherine Leonard Davis. She was raised in Indiana where she was graduated from high school. She had lived in Rossville since the late 1960’s.
She married John B. Richardson Jr. on April 12, 1962. He died in April 1970. She later married Allan D. Colson on October 13, 1972, in Rossville. He survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Donald Richardson, Richmond, VA., and Dean Richardson, Topeka; a daughter, Debbie Copeland, Rossville; a sister, Barbara Fonseth, Fountaintown, Ind.; a brother Dean Davis, in Texas; and three grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, 407 Main, Rossville, 66533.


In Loving Memory Of
REMONIA G. RICHARDSON-COLSON
Born May 25, 1939
Died February 24, 2000
Funeral Services
1:00 P.M. MONDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2000
ROSSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
ROSSVILLE, KANSAS
Officiating
REV. BOB SIEH
Music By
HELEN LYTLE
Casket Bearers
MERLE BIRD TOM LACOCK
DON TRIMBLE DEAN OUTRIGHT
CALVIN LYTLE BILL FEIDEN
Interment
ROSSVILLE CEMETERY
ROSSVILLE, KANSAS
Arrangements By PIPER FUNERAL CHAPEL
ROSSVILLE, KANSAS
 
 
4636
Obituary- Colson, William
Obituary- Colson, William
William Colson
BOISE, Idaho -- William "Bill" Colson, 59, of Glenns Ferry, Idaho, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 in Boise. He had cancer.
He was born March 1, 1942, in Beloit, Kan., the son of Alvin E. and Rose E. Simmons Colson. He graduated from high school in Rossville, Kan. He moved to Glenns Ferry after he retired.
Mr. Colson worked for Massey Ferguson and Railway Ice in Rossville and later had a bulk milk-hauling business. He also owned and operated the Lincoln Tavern in Wamego, Kan.
He also had worked in the mining business for Unit Rig and Dart Industries in Glenrock, Wyo., and for Thompson Creek Mines in Challis, Idaho. He had worked in mines in Kemmerer, Wyo., and Casper, Wyo., in Collinsville, Queensland, Australia, and in Mexico. He later worked seven years for Newmont Gold before he was severely burned. When he recovered he returned to work for a short time when he was stricken with cancer.
Mr. Colson was a member of the Glenns Ferry Moose and the United Methodist Church.
He married Jaquline M. Gilbert on Feb. 14, 1985, in Casper. She survives.
Other survivors include his mother, Rose E. Colson, Atchison, Kan.; a sister, Janice Spiker, Topeka; a brother, Dennis Colson, Ponder, Texas; five sons, Jon Colson, Winnemucca, Nev., Rod Colson, Plainsville, Kan., David Colson, Garden City, Kan., Winfield Purchase, Glenns Ferry, and Dee Purchase, Meridian, Idaho; a daughter, Ginny Steiner, Missoula, Montana; and 12 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Glenns Ferry VFW Hall under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery in Fairfield, Idaho, will be private.
Memorials are suggested to Moose Charities, Mooseheart, Route 31, Mooseheart, Ill., 60539, or the Children's Cancer Fund at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center 190 E. Bannock, Boise, Idaho 83712.
 
 
4637
Obituary- Colter, Homer 1
Obituary- Colter, Homer 1
Homer Charles Colter
Homer Charles Colter, 71, 135 Van Buren, was dead on arrival Monday, April 15, at a Topeka hospital.
Mr. Colter had been in the tire business 26 years, and was employed by the City of Topeka six years before he retired.
He was born May 2, 1913, the son of Charles Nelson and Goldie Lister Colter. He lived in Rossville before he moved to Topeka in 1943. He was a member of the National Camping and Hiking Association.
He was married to Velma E. Startup April 5, 1937. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Charles Homer Colter, Topeka; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Ann Fletchall, Topeka; four brothers, Orval Harden, Topeka, Ovie Harden, Silver Lake, Bob Harden, Rossville, and Wilbur Harden, Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Loretta Murray and Mrs. Marcella Wunder, both of Topeka, and Mrs. Lola Patton, Escondido, Calif.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Mr. Colter will lie in state at the mortuary after 10 a.m. today.
 
 
4638
Obituary- Colter, Homer 2
Obituary- Colter, Homer 2
HOMER CHARLES COLTER
Homer Charles Colter, 71, of 135 Van Buren was D.O.A. at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, Monday, April 15, 1985. He [was] born May 2, 1913 at Bedford, Kansas the son of Charles Nelson Colter and Goldie Lister Colter Harden.
Mr. Colter had lived in Rossville before moving to Topeka in 1943. He had been in the tire business for 26 years and then worked for the City of Topeka for 6 years until he retired. Mr. Colter was a member of the National Campers and
Hikers Association.
He was married to Velma E. Startup on April 5, 1937. She survives at home.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son: Charles Homer Colter of Topeka; a daughter: Mrs. Barbara Ann Fletchall of Topeka; 4 Brothers: Orval Harden of Topeka; Ovie Harden of Silver Lake; Bob Harden of Rossville; Wilbur Harden of Jacksonville, Fla.; 3 sister: Mrs. Loretta Murray of Topeka; Mrs. Lola Patton of Escondido, Calif.; Mrs. Marcella Wunder of Topeka; 5 grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Parker-Price Chapel with Rev. Thomas D. Kinnan, officiating. Interment will be in Rochester Cemetery, [Topeka].
 
 
4639
Obituary- Colter, Peggy
Obituary- Colter, Peggy
Colter
Little Peggy Diane Colter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Colter, was born June 27, 1933 in Leavenworth, KS., where she passed away Oct. 12, 1934 at Cushing Memorial Hospital of pneumonia, following burns from a cup of coffee which she accidently overturned on herself.
Although her life was brief she had become a favorite of everyone who knew her, as well as the light of the home.
Mr. and Mrs. Colter are well known in Rossville and Silver Lake, having spent all their lives in these communities until about four years ago when Mr. Colter received an appointment as guard in the Federal annex prison at Leavenworth.
The body was brought to Silver Lake where the funeral was held at the Methodist church, Sunday after noon at 2 o'clock. Dr. Barclay of the North Topeka Baptist Church conducted the service.
Beside the parents she is survived by two brothers and two sisters.
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We wish to thank our friends for their thoughtful kindness and expressions of sympathy when it was greatly needed.
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Colter and family
 
 
4640
Obituary- Colter, Velma
Obituary- Colter, Velma
VELMA E. COLTER
Velma E. Colter, 86, Topeka, died Dec. 9, 2006, at Lexington Park Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 24, 1920, at Rossville, the daughter of Garlton and Agnes Reser Startup.
Velma owned and operated the 1 Do Drop In Cafe for over 15 years. She worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield retiring at the age of 80.
She was married to Homer Charles Colter on April 5, 1937. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Albert Besta; two sisters: Helen Richard and Phyllis May; and two grandsons, Alan Fletchall and Allen Fletchall.
Surviving are a daughter: Barbara A. Hesting of Topeka; a son and daughter-in-law: Charles H. and Jean Ann Colter of Tecumseh; a sister: Marie Brazzle of Wamego; a brother: Averill Startup of Oroville, Wash.; four grandchildren: James Fletchall, Tracy Patrick, Lisa Stevenson, and Tim Colter; 16 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence.
Interment was in Rochester Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
 
 
4641
Obituary- Combs, Mary
Obituary- Combs, Mary
Mrs. Mary Combs
Mrs. Mary Reynolds Combs, 50, died Monday at her home in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was born June 27, 1894, in Greenville, Ill., and had lived in Silver Lake many years.
She is survived by her husband, C.L. Combs; a brother, W.D. Reynolds Kemmerer, Wyo.; a sister, Mrs. Clyde Barney, Silver Lake; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Reynolds of Silver Lake. Graveside services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Silver Lake Cemetery.
 
 
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Obituary- Compton, Grace
Obituary- Compton, Grace
Mrs. Grace Compton
Mrs. Grace Compton, 74, of Waverly, died Monday in a Topeka hospital. She was born March 12, 1877, in the Indian Creek community north of Topeka and spent most of her life there. She had been a member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church for 50 years.
She leaves her husband, Guy Compton, of Waverly; a son, Otis W. Compton, Wakarusa; two daughters, Mrs. Leah Carroll, Rossville, and Mrs. Ina Shenk, Wichita; five grandchildren and a brother, Will Kistler, Mule Shoe, Texas. The funeral was held Wed. at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary, Topeka, with burial in the Rochester Cemetery.
 
 
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Obituary- Compton, Lettie 1
Obituary- Compton, Lettie 1
Mrs. Lettie E. Compton
Mrs. Lettie E. Compton, 85, formerly of 2118 Moundview, died Monday, Nov. 4, at a Topeka hospital.
Mrs. Compton and her husband farmed in the Wakarusa community before they retired in 1974 and moved to Topeka. She was born Sept. 12, 1900, at Rossville, the daughter of William W. and Isabella Reser Page.
Mrs. Compton was a member of Seabrook Congregational Church. She was married to Otis W. Compton Sept. 18, 1927, at Silver Lake. He died in February 1985.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Shirley McCoy, Dayton Ohio, and a granddaughter.
Mrs. Compton was cremated. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Mulvane Chapel at the United Methodist Home, 1135 College. Tibbitts-Griffin Highland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
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Obituary- Compton, Lettie 2
Obituary- Compton, Lettie 2
Page 2 St. Marys Star November 12,
Obituaries
LETTIE E. COMPTON
Mrs. Lettie E. Compton, 85, Topeka, died Monday, November 4, 1985, at a Topeka hospital.
Mrs. Compton and her husband farmed in the Wakarusa community before they retired in 1974, and moved into Topeka.
She was born September 12, 1900, at Rossville, the daughter of William W. and Isabella Reser Page.
Mrs. Compton was a member of Seabrook Congregational Church.
She was married to Otis W. Compton September 18, 1927, at Silver Lake. He died in February, 1985.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Shirley McCoy, Dayton, Ohio; and a granddaughter.
Mrs. Compton was cremated. Memorial services were at 10 a.m. Friday in Mulvane Chapel at the United Methodist Home, Topeka. Tibbitts-Griffin Highland Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
 
 
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Obituary- Compton, Otis
Obituary- Compton, Otis
Otis W. Compton
Otis W. Compton, 83, 1135 College, formerly of 2118 Moundview, died at a Topeka retirement home.
Mr. Compton was a farmer and stockman near Wakarusa before he retired in 1974 and moved to Topeka.
He was born Aug. 1, 1901 at Menoken, the son of Guy and Grace Kistler Compton. He spent most of his life in the Topeka community.
Mr. Compton was a member of Seabrook Congregational Church at Topeka.
He was married Sept. 18, 1927 to Lettie Page at Silver Lake. She survives.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Shirley McCoy, Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Leah Carroll, Topeka, and Mrs. Ina Shenk, Wichita; and a granddaughter.
Mr. Compton was cremated. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tibbitts-Griffin Highland Chapel. Inurnment is pending. Memorial contributions may be made to Seabrook Congregational Church, 4425 S.W. 19th, Topeka, 66604.
 
 
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Obituary- Comstock, Samuel
Obituary- Comstock, Samuel
Samuel Comstock
Samuel Comstock was born Dec. 22, 1858, at Voorhiesville, N.Y. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Gilbert, May 29, 1933, at the age of 75 years, 5 months and 7 days.
Mr. Comstock came west in early life. In 1882 he came on to Cottonwood Falls, KS. Here he was married to Elizabeth Staples of Rich Hill, Mo., in 1886. Three children were born to this union, one of whom died in childhood; the other two, Wilbur, of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mrs. Florence Gilbert of Rossville, survive him. Mrs. Comstrock passed away in 1894. In 1900 he married Lydia Staples, sister of his first wife. She departed this life in 1922. Besides the two children he is survived by six grandchildren; also a sister, Mrs. Angeline VanAuten, of Voorhiesville, N.Y.
About 1905 Mr. Comstock moved to a place near Topeka, and has lived in that vicinity since. He has made his home with Mrs. Gilbert since 1927.
Since early life he has been a member of the Methodist church, and has kept that faith with his Master. Poor health has prevented attendance at the means of grace, but his faith has been sustained by consistent and devoted living. He has been a noble father, and a notable example of the fine art of living, even thru several years of lingering illness.
Funeral services were held at the Peebler Funeral Home in North Topeka Thurs. morning, June 1, in charge of Rev. Horton of Rossville. The body was then taken to Cottonwood Falls for interment there with other members of his family.

CARD OF THANKS -- We sincerely thank all friends and neighbors for their helpfulness and sympathy in the long illness and death of our father. --Wilbur Comstock and Mrs. Roy Gilbert

Mr. William Comstock, of Cheyenne, Wyo., arrived in Rossville, Tuesday, called by the death of his father, Mr. Samuel Comstock, who died, Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Gilbert north of Rossville. --1 June 1933
 
 
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Obituary- Conaway, Betty 1
Obituary- Conaway, Betty 1
Betty L. Conaway Betty L. Conaway, 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020.

Betty Lou was born on July 17, 1930 in Princeton, KS to Albert and Vera Harris. She was a graduate of Silver Lake High School. She married Lee D. Conaway on July 28, 1948 in Topeka, KS. They lived on their farm in northern Shawnee County and raised registered Hereford cattle.

Betty is survived by her husband, Lee, of 71 years and their children, Nancy J. Overmyer (Don Horak), Topeka; LuAnne (Rod) Reser, Silver Lake; daughter-in-law, Maureen Conaway, Topeka; Also surviving, seven loving grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister Kathleen Adams, California; and many nieces and nephews she loved dearly. Preceding her in death, son, Daniel J. Conaway in 2019 and sister, Elaine Sparks.

Betty was a member of Bethel Community Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for generations. She was also a choir member and played piano for church and Sunday School. She completed the Menniger Bible Course for Women, twice. She was deeply devoted to her Christian faith.  
 
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Obituary- Conaway, Betty 2
Obituary- Conaway, Betty 2
Betty was active as Grove 4-H leader and camp counselor for many years. She was a member of Home Extension Unit (FCE), Shawnee County Extension Board, Shawnee County Fair Board, and Silver Lake School Board. She was past president and member of Shawnee County Farm Bureau. She was also very active in the N.E. Kansas Hereford Association and the Kansas Hereford Association.

Betty volunteered for the National Cancer Society and American Red Cross. She volunteered to play piano monthly at area nursing homes and Topeka Rescue Mission for many years.

She loved to quilt and sew, work on the family farm and go on family camping trips. She had an unconditional love for all living animals.

Due to COVID-19, a private graveside will be held with a Celebration of Life and church service at a later date. 
 
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Obituary- Conger, Lorraine
Obituary- Conger, Lorraine
Lorraine G. Conger

HOLTON - Lorraine G. Conger, 60, Holton, died Wednesday, June 10, 1992 at a Holton hospital.
Miss Conger was a self-employed housekeeper in Holton She was born Jan. 23, 1932, in Delia, the daughter of Carl and Grace May Stansbarger Conger. She was a lifetime area resident.
Survivors include two sisters, Maxine Mulkey, Holton, and Ruby May, Osage City.
Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Horton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research and sent in care of the Denison State Bank in Holton, Kan., 66436.
 
 
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Obituary- Conger, Loyd
Obituary- Conger, Loyd
Loyd W. Conger
Loyd W. Conger, 70, Topeka, died Sunday, April 30, 1989 at a Topeka hospital where he was admitted April 17.
Mr. Conger was a truck driver for the Kansas Dept. of Transportation before he retired in 1984. He served with the 464th Bombardment Squadron in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
He was born Aug. 2, 1918, at Iola, the son of Charles Augusta and Lucy Belle Brannen Conger. He lived in Colony and Overbrook before he moved to Topeka in 1951.
Mr. Conger was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was married to Winifred buckle April 12, 1941 At Iola. She survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Loyd J. Conger, Tecumseh, and Michael Conger, Topeka; two daughters, Betty Conger, Topeka, and Peggy Baird, Rossville; a sister Lucille Lynch, Yates Center; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Tibbitts-Griffin Funeral Chapel. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Mr. Conger will lie in state after 6 p.m. today at the funeral chapel where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
 
 

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