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| 4651 |  | 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. | |
| 4652 |  | 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. | |
| 4653 |  | 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. | |
| 4654 |  | 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. | |
| 4655 |  | 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 | |
| 4656 |  | 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. | |
| 4657 |  | 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. | |
| 4658 |  | 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. | |
| 4659 |  | 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. | |
| 4660 |  | Obituary- Conger, Michael Michael Dean Conger Michael Dean Conger, 53, Topeka, died Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Midland Hospice House where he was admitted on Wednesday. He was born August 16, 1963, in Topeka, the son of Lloyd William and Winifred (Buckle) Conger. For the past 19 years Michael had made his home with his sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Richard Weidner. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Loyd Conger. Surviving are two sisters: Betty A. Weidner (Richard E.) of the home, and Peggy Baird (Vernon) of Rossville. Michael will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 18, 2016, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Private interment will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, NW 35th & Menoken Road, Topeka, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800. | |
| 4661 |  | Obituary- Conger, Winifred Winifred Conger Winifred Conger, 84, Rossville, died Sun. March 30, 2008, at St. Marys Manor. She was born July 27, 1923, at Colony, the daughter of Thomas and Fannie (Blandford) Buckle. Winifred had lived in Topeka most of her life before moving to Rossville. She had been a seamstress in the Highland Park community for many years. She was married to Loyd W. Conger, who preceded her in death on April 30, 1989. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Teri Ann Douglas, in Oct. 1998. Surviving are two daughters; Betty Weidner (Richard) of Topeka, and Peggy Baird (Vernon) of Rossville; two sons; Loyd Conger (Millie) of Tecumseh, and Michael Conger of Topeka; a brother, Jim Buckle of Topeka; a sister, Ivy Lankton of Kingman; 5 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Tues., April 1, 2008 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka. Interment in Rossville Cemetery. Winifred will lie in state after 3 p.m., Mon., at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to TARC, 2701 SW Randolph Ave., Topeka, SK 66611. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www. PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 4662 |  | Obituary- Conklin, Florence MRS. FLORENCE CONKLIN Mrs. Florence Conklin, 77, former Topekan, died September 23 in Wyatstville, Md. She was born December 2, 1877, in Silver Lake and lived in Topeka many years before moving to Hyattsville. She was a member of the North Topeka Baptist Church. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Maude Chipman and Mrs. Helen Rendle, both of Topeka; a brother, Vir¬gil Chipman, Topeka; two daughters and two sons of near Hyattsville. Funeral services were at the First Baptist Church in Hyattsville. | |
| 4663 |  | Obituary- Conlan, Gertrude Mrs. Elmer Lynde has received word of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Gertrude Conlan. Mrs. Conlan, wife of Frank Conlin, Sr., died March 22, 1972, in Miami, Florida. Born October 16, 1885, Mrs. Conlan was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Hook of Rossville. Mr. Conlan's brother was the late John Conlan of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Pierce of Kansas City, formerly of Rossville, visited friends in Rossville last Thursday. | |
| 4664 |  | Obituary- Conley, Bess 1 Mrs. Bess M. Conley, 86, Delia, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Conley was a teacher at Rossville High School from 1926 to 1931 and High Prairie Grade School in Jackson County from 1952 to 1953. She was born Nov. 13, 1902, in Chase County, the daughter of Jo¬seph H. and Ulamae Scribner Mer¬cer. She was graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn Universi¬ty- Mrs. Conley was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville Literary Club and was past president of Delia Extension Homemakers’ Unit. She also was a 50-year member, past district aide and past worthy matron of Amaryl¬lis Chapter No. 321 of Order of East¬ern Star at Rossville. Mrs. Conley J was active in the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club. She was married t$ James L. Con¬ley July 29, 1931, at Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Joe M. Conley, Delia; three grandchild¬ren; and a great-grandchild. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rossville United Methodist Church in Rossville. Cre¬mation is planned. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at To¬peka. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrange-ments. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church or the American Cancer So¬ciety. | |
| 4665 |  | Obituary- Conley, Bess 2 Conley Mrs. Bess M. Conley, 86, Delia, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Conley was a teacher at Rossville High School from 1926 to 1931 and High Prairie Grade School in Jackson County from 1952 to 1953. She was born Nov. 13, 1902, in Chase County, the daughter of Joseph H. and Ulamae Schribner Mercer. She was graduated from Topeka High school and Washburn University. Mrs. Conley was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville Literary Club and was past president of Delia Extension Homemakers’ Unit. She also was a 50-year member, past district aide and past worthy matron of Amaryl¬lis Chapter No. 321 of Order of Eastern Star at Rossville. Mrs. Conley was active in the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club. She was married to James L. Conley July 29, 1931, at Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Joe M. Conley, Delia; three grand¬children; and a great-grandchild. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rossville United Methodist Church in Rossville. Cremation is planned. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at Topeka. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. | |
| 4666 |  | Obituary- Conley, Bess 3 Page 2 St. Marys Star February 21, Obituaries Bess M. Conley Mrs. Bess M. Conley, 86, Delia, died Saturday, February 18, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Conley was a teacher at Rossville High School from 1926 to 1931, and High Prairie Grade School in Jackson County from 1952 to 1953. She was born November 13, 1902, in Chase County, the daughter of Joseph H. and Ulamae Scribner Mercer. She was graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University. Mrs. Conley was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville Literary Club, and was past president of a Delia Extension Homemakers Unit. She also was a 50-year member, past district aide and past worthy matron of Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of the Eastern Star at Rossville. Mrs. Conley was active in the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club. She was married to James L. Conley July 29, 1931, at Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Joe M. Conley, Delia; three grandchildren; and a great-grand¬child. A memorial service was at 10 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Cremation of the body was done earlier, inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at Topeka. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. | |
| 4667 |  | Obituary- Conley, Irene Irene S. Conley Irene S. Conley, 90, Topeka, died Saturday. April 24, 1999, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Conley had been a sales clerk for Pelletier's in Topeka. She was born Nov. 20, 1908, in Topeka, the daughter of Oscar and Mary Elizabeth Palmer Beeler. Mrs. Conley was a member of the First Christian Church. She married Vernon Skyler Conley in May 1928 in Topeka. He died in May 1960. A son, Gerald V. "Jerry” Conley, died in March 1980. Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Karr, Topeka: two sisters, Laura Lauck, Topeka, and Paulene Martinson, Tulsa. Okla.: five grandchil¬dren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association of Topeka, P.O. Box 1427, Topeka, 66601 Newcomer Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 4668 |  | Obituary- Conley, James K. James K. Conley, who would have reached his 94th year March 10th, and a resident of this community for the past sixty-nine years, died at 8 o’clock Monday morning at his home at the south city limit of Rossville. He was born at Penn Yon, N.Y. in 1846. On September 25, 1870, he was married to Lurana Howard of Shaftsbury, Vt. And they moved to Kansas the same year, locating permanently in Rossville township on the farm adjoining Rossville on the south. The Rossville city park was purchased from Mr. Conley in 1922. Until his advanced age made farm work too strenuous, Mr. Conley had spent his life in active work on his farm. For the past nine years the place has been under the direction of his grandson, James Conley. Mr. Conley’s eyesight failed him about three years ago, and since he had been under the care of a housekeeper. A graveside funeral service was held this (Thursday) afternoon in Rossville cemetery, conducted by the Rev. C.P. Broadfoot. The pall bearers were three grandsons, James L. Conley, Vernon S. Conley and William T. Conley; Howard Stiles, Clyde Rogers and Walter Moseley. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. W.W. Harvey, Topeka; and Mrs. L.U. Morris, Oakland, Calif., one son, Schuyler Conley, Rossville; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. | |
| 4669 |  | Obituary- Conley, James L. 1 James L. Conley DELIA — Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Rossville for James L. Conley, 87, Delia. He died Monday, June 18, 1990, at his home. Mr. Conley farmed in the Sandy Hook community southeast of St. Marys from 1942 until 1952, and farmed north of Delia since. He was born Jan. 7, 1902, near Rossville, the son of Schuyler and Maude Stone Conley. Mr. Conley was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rossville and Sons of the American Revolu¬tion. He was married to Bess M. Mercer July 29, 1931, in Topeka. She died Feb. 18, 1989. Survivors include a son, Joe M. Conley, Delia; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka Mr. Conley will lie in state until noon today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys and an hour before service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Rossville. | |
| 4670 |  | Obituary- Conley, James L. 2 James L. Conley James L. Conley, 87, Delia, died Monday, June 18, at his home. He was born July 7, 1902 at Rossville, the son of Schuyler and Maude Stone Conley. He lived in the Sandy Hook community from 1942 to 1952, when he moved north of Delia. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, and the Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Conley married Bess M. Mercer July 29, 1931. She died July 18, 1989. Survivors include a son, Joe M. Conley, Delia; three grandchildren, Patricia Peterson, Wamego, James C. Conley, Parsons, and William J. Conley, Delia; and a great-grandson, Schuyler Martinek, Wamego. Mr. Conley will lie in state after 4 p.m. Tuesday (today) where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at Verschelden Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church. | |
| 4671 |  | Obituary- Conley, Joseph M. Joseph M "Joe" Conley Joseph M “Joe” Conley passed from life into eternity on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the St. Marys Manor in St. Marys, Kansas. He was 88 years old. Joe spent most of his life farming north of Delia in southwest Jackson County. Joe was born to James Lewis and Bess (Mercer) Conley on December 21, 1933. He was their only child. He grew up in Rossville and on a farm near Sandy Hook along the Kansas River southwest of Rossville where he attended school and graduated in 1951. He was a 4-H member taking projects to county, state, and the national level. He attended Kansas State University for two years. Mr. Conley served in the United States Army for two years being stationed in Germany. On March 12, 1958, Joe married Pauline Marie Timmons at Manhattan Christian College Chapel in Manhattan. After a whirlwind honeymoon, Joe and Pauline settled into farming with his dad north of Delia. He continued to remain active on the farm into his eighties. Joe served on several board of directors including St. Marys Farmers Union Coop, Federal Land Bank Association, and Kaw Valley Electric for forty-nine years this led to a position on the Kansas Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees. Mr. Conley was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church serving as a church trustee and the pastoral relations committee, he started an annual ski trip to Colorado and later built and operated a train as a church fundraiser at various parades and local events. He was a member of Delia Masonic Lodge, having served in each of the chairs and as Lodge Treasurer for many years. Through the Masons, Joe became a member of the Topeka Scottish Rite, the Shriners, and the Eastern Star. He was instrumental in starting the Delia Volunteer Fire District and founding member of the board. Joe also served on the Cross Creek Watershed board and served as a 4-H project leader in electricity. In addition to farming, Mr. Conley was active as a certified electrician and called on to wire new and remodeled homes as well as shops, sheds, and various other projects into his eighties. Joe wired in his own home and the home of his son on the farm, rewired a few of his children’s homes, and worked on most of the neighbors’ places around the area. He worked hard to be licensed as an insurance agent for Town & Country Insurance and also sold hail insurance for several years. Joe had many interests owning antique autos, experimental aircraft, motorcycles, bicycle riding and going coyote hunting on New Year’s Day several times. Pauline and Joe were able to travel throughout much of their marriage around the nation and to Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, and Ireland. Joe Conley is survived by Pauline, his wife of 64 years, his children, Patricia (Dennis) Peterson of Belvue, Kansas, James (Vicki) Conley of Austin, Colorado, and Bill (Tricia) Conley of Delia, Kansas. Additionally, the family includes nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family visitation is set for Tuesday, July 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Services will be held at Rossville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30 am. Donations may be given to Rossville United Methodist Church, St. Marys Manor, or to Elara Caring Hospice of Topeka and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 4672 |  | Obituary- Conley, Lurana 1 Lurana Conley Lurana Rebecca Howard, daughter of Jared and Mary Howard, was born at South Shaftsbury, Vt., November 10, 1848. She was one of ten children, all of whom preceded her to the Great Beyond.. She was educated in the schools of Vermont, taught in the district schools of that state and in New York for more than ten years. She was married Sept. 29,1870, at South Shaftsbury, Vt., to James K. Conley of Milo Center, N. Y., and then came at once to Rossville, Ks., where they have since made their home. Mrs. Conley always had high ideals of citizenship, and practiced and fostered the fundamental principles of Christianity. For many years she was a member of the school board and took an active interest in educational matters; a member and active worker in the Literary and Music club, a charter member, officer and active worker in the local lodge of the K. L. S., and she gave much of her time and ability to aid the poor and the unfortunate. She made and retained many friends. During the nearly 58 years she has resided in this community, she shared the hardships of its pioneer days, has aided much in its development. She was the mother four children, one of whom, Lillian, died in infancy. Mrs. Conley has been an invalid nearly ten years, gradually becoming weaker during which illness she has had the constant care and devotion of her ever faithful husband, James K. Conley, two daughters, Mamie A., wife of Justice W. W. Harvey, Topeka, Kansas, Chettie L., wife of L. U. Morris, General Supt., of the El Paso and South Western R. R., El Paso, Texas; one son Schuyler H. Conley of Rossville and six grand children, Helen Harvey, Ashland, Kans.; Lurana Betty Morris, El Paso, Texas; James L., Vernon S. and Theodore William Conley, all of Rossville. The funeral service was held from the home Sunday afternoon and interment made in the Rossville cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. G. C. Albin. The music was in charge of Mrs. Peter Navarre, Mrs. G. C. Albin, and Mrs. Edward Goyette. Many beautiful flowers were received from friends. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. | |
| 4673 |  | Obituary- Conley, Lurana 2 MISCELLANEOUS In memory of Mrs. J.K. Conley, Poem by Frederick L. Hosmer, contributed by Chettie Conley Morris. I cannot think of them as dead Who walk with me no more Along the path of life I tread; They have but gone before. The Father's House is mansioned fair Beyond my vision dim; All souls are His, and here or there Are living unto Him And still their silent ministry Within my heart hath place, As when on earth they walked with me And met me face to face. Their lives are made forever mine; What they to me have been Hath left henceforth its seal and sign Engraven deep within. Mine are they by an ownership Nor time nor death can free; For God hath given to Love to keep Its own eternally. | |
| 4674 |  | Obituary- Conley, Schuyler S.H. Conley Passes On Schuyler Howard Conley passed away early Friday morning, July 13, following an emergency operation for appendicitis at Vail hospital. Mr. Conley became ill Wednesday but was up and around until Thursday forenoon when his son Jim went in and found him worse. Arrangements hurriedly were made to have a plane sent out from Topeka. It landed on the highway slab west of town and he was flown to Topeka. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church, with Don Jones, the pastor in charge of the service. Music will be furnished by Mrs. Irene Campbell, Alice Boyd and Inez Richardson. Pall bearers will be Messrs. John Lillard, Wm. Hesse, Ralph Page, Alfred House, Howard French and George Fawl. Mr. Conley was born in Rossville, October 26, 1878, and would have been 73 years old next October. He was educated in the Rossville elementary schools and attended Emporia State Teachers College and Kansas State. All his life he was engaged in farming. Mr. Conley was married to Maude Stone of Rossville in August, 1919. Three children were born to them: James L. Conley, Rossville; Vernon S., and William T. of Topeka, all of who survive. There also are two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Harvey, Topeka, and Mrs. Chettie Morris, Oakland, Cal. The parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Conley. David Stiles of St. Lawrence, South Dakota, will fly to Rossville for the funeral of his relative, S.H. Conley so soon as he learns the date of the funeral. | |
| 4675 |  | Obituary- Conley, Vernon Vernon S. Conley Dies of Heart Attack Services were at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortu¬ary in Topeka for Vernon S. Conley, 62, who died of an apparent heart attack Thursday at his home in Topeka. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. He had lived in Topeka 42 years and was a member of First Christian Church and Orient Lodge No. 51, AF&AM. He was chief clerk of Santa Fe Railway’s freight claim department and had been employed by the company 42 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene S. Con¬ley, of the home; a son, Gerald B„ Conley, Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. Cynthia Ann Knapp, Rockfrod, 111.; a brother, James L. Conley, Delia; and five grandchildren. | |
| 4676 |  | Obituary- Conner, Annette Mrs. Annette Conner ROSSVILLE -- Mrs. Annette Elaine “Ann” Conner, 36, Rossville, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. She had cancer. Mrs. Conner was an artist and had previously worked for Doug’s Pharmacy at Rossville before she became ill. She was born April 12, 1950 at Madera, Calif., the daughter of James R. and Mildred Elaine Noble Smith. She lived in Topeka from 1966 to 1976 when she moved to Rossville. Mrs. Conner was a member of Highland Park Church of Christ. She attended junior high schools in Salina, and was graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1968. She was married to James D. “Don” Conner Jr., Dec. 14, 1968, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors are a daughter, Elaine Marie Conner, at home; a son, James Donald Conner. III, at home; her father, James R. Smith, Fresno, Calif.; and three brothers, Russell R. Smith, Rossville, Mark L. Smith, Cape Coral, Fla., and Kenyon C. Smith, Fresno, Calif. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Conner will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Family Services, 10901 Granada, Suite No. 102, Overland Park, 66211. ANNETTE E. CONNER Mrs. Annette Elaine Conner, 36, Rossville, died Sunday, November 16,1986, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born April 12, 1950, at Madera, Calif., the daughter of James R. and Mildred Elaine Noble Smith. Mrs. Conner was a resident of Topeka from 1966 to 1976 when she moved to Rossville. Mrs. Conner was an artist and previously worked for Doug’s Pharmacy at Rossville before her illness. She was a member of Highland Park Church of Christ. She attended Junior High School in Salina, and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1968. She was married to James D. “Don” Conner, Jr. on December 14, 1968, at Topeka. He survives of the home. Her mother, Mildred Elaine Smith preceded her in death in 1980. Surviving in addition to her husband and a daughter, Elaine Marie Conner, of the home; a son, James Donald Conner, III, of the home; her father, James R. Smith, Fresno, Calif.; three brothers, Russell F. Smith, Rossville, Mark L. Smith, Cape Coral, Fla., and Kenyon C. Smith, Fresno, Calif. Graveside services and interment was held Wednesday, November 19, 1986, at Rossville Cemetery. The family received friends on Tuesday evening at the Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Family Services; 10901 Granada; Suite No. 102; Overland Park, Ks. 66211. | |
| 4677 |  | Obituary- Conner, Annette 2 Conner services Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Rossville Cemetery for Mrs. Annette Elaine "Ann" Conner, 36, Rossville, who died Sunday, Nov. 16, at a Topeka hospital. She had cancer. Among survivors are a brother, Russell F. Smith, Rossville. Mrs. Conner will lie in state until 9:30 a.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Family Services, 10901 Granada, Suite No. 102, Overland Park, 66211. | |
| 4678 |  | Obituary- Conner, Callahan CALLAHAN KYLE CONNER Callahan Kyle Conner, 19 months, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born May 11, 2013 in Topeka, the son of Blake E. and Jenny L. Pugh Conner. Callahan loved the outdoors, climbing, slides, (the higher the better) he was fearless. He loved to color, building with his blocks and race cars. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Terry Conner. Survivors include his par¬ents Blake and Jenny of the home; his sister, Peyton, Tecumseh; grandparents, Scott and Janet Pugh, Paxico, Joyce Conner, Lenexa; great- grandparents, Esther Pugh, Rossville, Leroy & Peggy Seele, Houston, TX, and Opal Kirkham, Topeka; un¬cles, Michael Pugh, Topeka and Ryan Conner, Atlanta, GA; Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th St, Topeka, Kansas. The family received friends at the church from 9 a.m. until service time. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Kansas. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Callahan Kyle Conner Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfimeralhome.com | |
| 4679 |  | Obituary- Conner, James 1 James D. “J.D.” Conner James Donald “J.D.” Conner, 72, Berryton, died Monday, October 14, 1996, at his home. He was born November 25, 1923, at Bailey (near Marlow), Oklahoma, the son of James Dayton and Alta Jewell McCoy Conner, and had lived in the Oklahoma City area before moving to the Topeka area in 1956. Mr. Conner was a ceramic tile layer and a sub-contractor for 40 years. He formed Conner Tile and Floor Covering Company in 1961. He retired in 1985. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served on the U.S.S. Thuban KA 19 and the U.S.S. Weeden in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a First-Class Water Tender and was involved in at least six invasions. He was a former member of the National Clock Association. On May 4, 1945, he was united in marriage to Lois Marie Lyon at Oklahoma City, Okla. She survives at the home. Other survivors include two sons, Don Conner, Johnson City, TN, and Ron D. Conner Rossville; one daughter, Sharon Marie Smith, Rossville; his mother, Alta Jewell Conner, Oklahoma City, OK; one sister, Lucille Ward, Oklahoma City, OK; one brother, Dale Conner, Oklahoma City, OK; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family received friends from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Graveside service and interment were at 3:00, Thursday at the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka 66606; or to Christian Family Services of the Midwest, Inc., 10550 Barkley, Suite 100, Overland Park 66212. | |
| 4680 |  | Obituary- Conner, James 2 James Donald ‘J.D.’ Conner BERRYTON — James Donald Conner, 72, Berryton, died Monday, Oct. 14, 1996, at his home. Mr. Conner was a ceramic tile layer and a sub-contractor for more than 40 years before he retired in 1985. He formed Con¬ner Tile and Floor Covering Co. in 1961. Mr. Conner served in the navy during World War II in the South Pacific. He was born Nov. 25, 1923, at Bailey, Okla., the son of James Dayton and Alta Jewell McCoy Conner. He had lived in the Oklahoma City area before he moved to Topeka in 1956. Mr. Conner was a former member of the National Clock Association. He was married to Lois Marie Lyon on May 4, 1945, at Oklahoma City. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Don; Conner, Johnson City, Tenn., and Ron D., Conner, Rossville; a daughter, Sharon M. ’ Smith, Rossville; his mother, Alta Jewell Conner, Oklahoma City; a sister, Lucille' Ward, Oklahoma City; a brother, Dale Con¬ner, Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Conner will lie in state from 1 p.m. today to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Parker-Price Mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 8 to 9 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606, or to Christian Family Ser¬vices of the Midwest Inc., 10550 Barkley, Suite 100, Overland Park, 66212. | |
| 4681 |  | Obituary- Conner, James, Jr. James Donald "Don" Conner, Jr. JOHNSON CITY, TN - James Donald "Don" Conner, Jr., age 75, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Duncan, OK, a son of James Donald "J.D." Conner and Lois Lyon Conner. He was preceded in death by his father; and his first wife, Ann Smith Conner. Don was a Veteran of the United States Air Force having served from September 28, 1966 until September 27, 1972. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal which read, "Sergeant James D. Conner, Jr. distinguished himself by meritorious service as a Munitions Specialist, Munitions Control Sections, 412th Munitions Maintenance Squadron, from October 24, 1967 until October 1, 1968. During this period, Sergeant Conner's outstanding professional skill and initiative aided immeasurable in identifying and solving numerous problems encountered in the accomplishment of his duties. The energetic application of his knowledge has played a significant role in contributing to the success of the United States Air Force mission in Southeast Asia. The distinctive accomplishment of Sergeant Conner reflected credit upon himself and the United States Air Force." During his time of service, he received the following decorations and citations; NDSM AFM 900-3; SAEMR SOG-464, 7Nov66; HQ LMTS; VSM with 1 BSS AFM 900-3; RVCM AFM 900-3; AFCM SG-3230 Hq&thAF, 22Oct68. Don was a member of the Church of Christ. After returning home from the service, he went to work with his father at Conner Tile & Floor Covering Company. He then went on to start his own flooring company with Gary Ross called Country Carpet. Don also worked for Harris Tarkett, as the VP of Research and Development, then taking a position with Mullican Flooring as Director of Product Research and Development, as well as Director of Training. Don also served on the National Wood Flooring Association's Board of Directors, contributing to the development of the NWFA's Installation and Sand & Finish Guidelines and the establishment of the NWFA Certified Professionals program. After retiring and moving back to Johnson City, he continued his career as a consultant for Mullican Flooring. He traveled all over the world doing floor installations and presenting seminars. Don earned and received numerous accolades in the wood flooring industry and education throughout his life and will be remembered as a professional educator in flooring, teaching the next generation the trade of wood flooring. He loved playing golf and poker and was an avid NHRA Drag Racing fan. He was an amateur racer himself and served as a crew chief for a family run organization. He owned a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente and other drag and street cars, including a series of Corvettes. He was also a history buff and loved any sport. Don served as a City Councilman in Rossville, Kansas, was a past and present member of the Johnson City Country Club, and a past member of the Monday Morning Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Melissa Maddox Conner; his mother, Lois Conner; two children, Marie Conner, and James D. Conner, III; two stepchildren, Katie Crandall-Hickson and husband Jonah, and Jordan Edens and his wife Whitney; nine grandchildren, Conner Dudry and wife Alysa, Karis Dudrey, Collin Dudrey, Lauren Bauer and husband Lars, Draven Conner, Mikhail Conner, Saylor Conner, Willa Crandall-Hickson, Sydney Hardoby, and Vali Edens; five great grandchildren, Lilly Bauer, Owen Bauer, Otis Bauer, Evalyn Dudrey, and Penny Jaymes Dudrey; one brother, Ron Conner, and wife Darla; one sister, Sharon Conner Smith and husband Rusty; one aunt, Lucy Conner Ward; two nieces, Erikka Stafford and husband Skip, and Aleda Stark and husband Tom; two nephews, Blake Smith and wife Julie, and Thad Conner and wife April; and several great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66615. At 1:30 PM, a tribute will be delivered by Gary Ross. Friends and family are invited to also share their memories of Don at this service. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all who have shown tremendous love and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Don Conner's NWFA Education & Research Foundation Legacy Scholarship, 111 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63005 or online via this link: https://web.nwfa.org/atlas/forms/donation/21, for continuing education in the flooring industry. Condolences and memories may be shared with the Conner family by visiting www.montevistafunerals.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. James Donald "Don" Conner, Jr., and his family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631. | |
| 4682 |  | Obituary- Conrad, Anna Anna Conrad Mrs. Anna Conrad, 53, died Monday night in a Topeka hospital. She was born May 29, 1883, in Maple Hill, Kan., and lived all her life in the vicinity of Maple Hill, Rossville and Topeka. Her husband, George Conrad, died in 1932. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Sneller, Topeka; her mother, Mrs. Henry Fauerbach, of Paxico; one sister, Mrs. S. C. Clark, of Paxico, four brothers, L.D. Fauerbach, of Rossville; H.E. Fauerbach, of Shively, Calif., Frank Fauerbach, of Maple Hill, and Thomas, of Paxico, and one grandchild. The body was taken to the Brennan funeral home. Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception church at St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, Mrs. Jessie Parr, Mrs. Joe Parr Sr., Mrs. Orbie Binney, Mrs. Della Startup and Ms. Bertha James were in St. Marys this morning to attend the funeral of Mrs. George Conrad. | |
| 4683 |  | Obituary- Conrad, Barbria DEATH CLAIMS A PIONEER SETTLER OF COMMUNITY Mrs. Barbria Conrad passed away very suddenly last Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martin Burke, in Kansas City, Mo., at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 2 days. Barbria Leonhardt was born at Samanvoka, Russia, January 6th, 1847. In the year 1868 she was married to Nichalas Conrad and to this union eleven children were born, five of who survive her. There are also 20 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. On July 4, 1876, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad came to Kansas and located at Topeka. Three months later they settled at St. Marys where they made their home since. Funeral services were held in Kansas City, Mo., Monday morning and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery Monday afternoon. The surviving children are Mrs. Elizabeth Beckler, Denver, Colo., Mr. George Conrad, Rossville, Kansas, Mrs. Anna Gestner, Hays, Kansas, Mrs. Mary Burke, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Rose Gestner, Hays City, Kan., also a brother Mr. Henry Leonhardt, of Hays City, Kansas. | |
| 4684 |  | Obituary- Constant, Ethel Ethel Constant Ethel Constant, 101, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 7, 1995, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Constant worked several years at the Shawnee County Hospital. She was born Dec. 23, 1893, at Maloy, Iowa, the daughter of Jacob and Alice Baugh Wineinger. She was married to Frank Constant Oct. 15, 1915, at Grant City, Mo. He died Feb 4, 1967. Survivors include a son, Dueward Constant, Topeka; two daughters, Mary A. Saia and Ruth Goff, both of Topeka; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Prairie Home Cemetery in Topeka. Mrs. Constant will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Parker-Price mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care Inc., 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 4685 |  | Obituary- Constant, Frank Frank J. Constant Dies in Hospital Franklin J. (Frank) Constant, 80, 5713 W.15th, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 1967, in a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient since Thursday. He was born Oct. 4, 1886 at Denver, Mo. He lived in the Delia community 20 years before he moved to Mayetta in 1937. He moved to a farm on Route 2, North Topeka, in 1941. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He was a farmer before he retired and was in the real estate business in Topeka 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Wineinger Constant at home, a son, Dueward A. Constant, Route 2; two daughters, Mrs. Mary a Saia, 3123 N. Kansas, and Mrs. Ruth A. Goff, at home; a brother, Marshall Constant, King City, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Danith Lykins, Albany, Mo.; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services will be a 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. | |
| 4686 |  | Obituary- Constant, Josephine Josephine C. (Simecka) Constant, 100, of Topeka passed away on December 16, 2017. Born September 5, 1917, in Delia, KS, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Simecka. She attended Stach grade school and graduated from Delia High School. Josephine married Dueward Constant on July 8, 1937, in Delia. They lived in the farm community north of Topeka for 75 years. He preceded her in death. Josephine worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Francis Hospital. She then went to work at Ohse Meat as a packager, where she later retired. She never really retired though, even at Lexington Park, she often wished that she could find some work to do. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting, always making personalized gifts for her family. Josephine loved word find puzzle books. She made sure all the harvesters for the farm were well fed. Josephine was preceded in death by an infant son, Frankie Ray Constant, a son, Joseph “Jody” Constant and a son-in-law, Harris Rakestraw Jr. She is survived by a son, Marlin (Ginny) Constant of Topeka, three daughters; Madalene (James) Golden and Ethelene "Rusty" Rakestraw, and Kathy (Don Mize) Constant, a daughter-in-law, Shirley Constant all of Topeka, 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and even more great-great-grandchildren. A rosary will be prayed at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2017 with visitation following until 1:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. A graveside funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Prairie Home Cemetery. A heartfelt thanks goes out to the employees of the Assisted Living at Lexington Park for the great care and love they gave mom. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Theresa Catholic Church, 2014 NW 46th St, Topeka, KS 66618, Great Lakes Caring, 3715 SW 29th St Ste. 100, Topeka, KS 66614 or to the donor’s choice. To share a memory or to leave a special message for Josephine’s family, click the Share Memories button. | |
| 4687 |  | Obituary- Cook, Cecil Cecil Fern Cook, 103, of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully at McCrite's Plaza on April 10, 2019 with her daughters by her side. She was born on June 4, 1915 to Stella Mae Owen & William Meyer of Ozawkie, Kansas. She and her sister Alberta rode a pony to their 3-room schoolhouse in Ozawkie. She attended Ozawkie High School graduating in 1933. Cecil was the "running center" on the girls' basketball team. While she was in high school she met her future husband Sam Cook, when they went on a double blind date and ended up swapping partners midway through the date. Cecil and Sam were married on November 3, 1934 and welcomed their first daughter, Darlene, in 1936 and second daughter, Janice, in 1940. They moved to Topeka in 1936 to raise their family. Cecil was a homemaker until her daugh¬ters went to junior high and then went to work at Josten's American Yearbook, where she was a team leader until her retirement in 1977. Sam and Cecil traveled with their 5th wheel trailer for several years after retirement until 1979 when they became great-grandparents. They provided day¬care for their great-grandchildren until they were ready for preschool and during summers until they could stay on their own. They said that those were the best years of their lives, watching and participating in raising their grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they grew up. Cecil and Sam were true hands-on partners caring for and loving children. Cecil lost the love of her life in 1994 after 60 years of marriage. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church and later Northland Christian Church, both of Topeka. She was also a member of Oakland Rebecca Lodge 616 for over 60 years and the Topeka Good Sam Camping Club. She had a servant's heart and loved helping others anyway she could. Some of her favorite past times included gardening, sew¬ing, mending, needlework, quilting, weaving lawn chairs, potholders and sharing her works with family and friends. Cecil is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Cook; parents, Stella and William Meyer; sister and brother-in-law, Alberta and Howard Bates; and son-in-law, Joe McCarter. She is survived by her two daughters, Darlene McCarter, Topeka; Janice Carr (Darrel), Rossville; grandchildren, Susan Cochran, Becky Centlivre, Brad Foster (Linda), Brent Foster and Renee Foster, 18 great-grandchildren, and 24 great-great-grand¬children. Cecil will lie in state from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sun¬day, April 14, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. A celebration of Cecil's life will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2019 at Northland Christian Church. The family will greet friends beginning at 12:30 p.m. until the start of the service. Interment will be held directly after the service at Memorial Park Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foun¬dation, 3500 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604 or North¬land Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, Kansas 66617. TO leave a message online for Cecil's family, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 4688 |  | Obituary- Cook, George Geo. Cook Dead. Geo. Cook, one of the oldest inhabitants of this city, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Wm. Wade, in the west part of town, last Saturday afternoon from an attack of dysentery. Fr. DeSmedt, was called a few hours before death and administered the sacred rites of the Catholic Church. The funeral services were conducted at the house by the Rev. Fr. DeSmedt after which the body was buried in the city cemetery. Mr. Cook was 65 years old and had made his home in this city for more than 30 years. [From The Shawnee County News, Friday, October 28, 1904] | |
| 4689 |  | Obituary- Cook, Leonard Leonard L. Cook Sr. Leonard L. Cook Sr., 63, Rossville, died Tuesday, May 26, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Cook was manager of a Van Vleck Auto Supply Store in Topeka 17 years. He later managed the Apco service stations in Rossville before he retired in 1986. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was born Nov. 14, 1923, in Topeka, the son of Calvin A. and Pearl Nickelson Cook. He lived in Topeka before he moved to Rossville in 1977. Mr. Cook was a member of the United Methodist Church and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both in Rossville. He was married to Helen L. Queen Dec. 11, 1976, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Deborah Ann Lorraine Douglas, Baldwin, and Mrs. Marcia Grice, Topeka; three sons, Leonard Leroy Cook Jr., Dallas, Texas, and David A. Cook, and Mitchell D. Cook, both in Topeka; two stepsons, Douglas J. Queen, Rossville, and John L. Queen, Manhattan; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Cook, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Roberta Cook Atkins, Topeka; three brothers, Calvin Cook, Charles Cook and Melvin Cook, all in Topeka; and 12 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Rossville. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Cook will lie in state after 11 a.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial Contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Rossville, 66533. Cook Services Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church in Rossville for Leonard L. Cook Sr., 63, Rossville. He died Tuesday, May 26, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Among survivors is a stepdaughter, Rita Elder, Pittsburg. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Cook will lie in state at Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Rossville, 66533. | |
| 4690 |  | Obituary- Cook, Norma Norma Lee Cook ELMONT — Norma Lee Cook, 65, Elmont, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1994, at home. Mrs. Cook had been employed by Montgomery Ward, Bell Telephone and Seaman Unified School District 345, where she was kitchen manager at Logan Junior High School. She was born Oct. 2, 1928, at Whit¬ing, the daughter of Russell and Gladys Agnes Sisco Hollenbeck. She married Melvin A. Cook Aug. 12, 1946, at Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Lori L. Harder, Topeka; three brothers, LaVern E. “Bud" Hollenbeck, Topeka, Eldren D. ‘Dee” Hollenbeck, Las Vegas, and Dwayne A. Hollenbeck, Topeka; three sisters, Rowena M. Gan¬non, Rossville, Marilyn J. Pitts, Dothan, Ala., and Bonita B. Artzer, Topeka; and one granddaughter. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Satur¬day at Northland Christian Church, 3102 N. Topeka Blvd. Burial will be in Half-Day Cemetery, Elmont. Mrs. Cook will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Northland Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 4691 |  | Obituary- Cooney, John St. Marys—John C. Cooney, 53, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 in an automobile accident on I-335 south of Topeka. He was born July 20, 1962 at Vernon, CT, the son of George and Jandira Correia Cooney. He had lived in the St. Marys community for many years. John was a painter and owned St. Marys Painting Company. He was a member of Assumption Chapel in St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Juana. On July 9, 1988 he was united in marriage to Sylvia Maze in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, Sarah, David, Rose, Clare, Bridget, Mary, Anne, Rita and Helen; 6 brothers, George, Jose, Jerry, Frank, Jim (his twin), and Napoleon; 4 sisters, Veronica, Anna, Isabel and Jandira; 12 grandchildren, Olivia, Gabby, Bella, Lydia, Natalia, Seamus, Timothy, Byron, Anastasia, Samuel, Joan and Lula. Requiem Mass will be at 7:00 A M, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Assumption Chapel in St. Marys. Interment will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Cooney will lie in state from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 5:20 P.M. Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Assumption Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name and sent in care of the funeral home. To leave an online condolence please go to www. piperfuneralhome. com. | |
| 4692 |  | Obituary- Cooper, George Cooper. George Warren Cooper, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper, died of malarial fever, on Monday July 25th. Funeral services were held on the 26th, at the M.E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E.F. Holland. The little one was laid to rest beside others of the family in the Rossville cemetery. Eight months marked the short span of life; and its weary pilgrimage is over. [From Rossville newspaper, July 29, 1892] | |
| 4693 |  | Obituary- Cooper, John Leo FATHER JOHN LEO COOPER(1917 - 2014) Father John Leo Cooper, 96, a priest of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, died February 21, 2014, at Villa St. Francis in Olathe, Kan. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at St. Mary- St. Anthony Catholic Church, 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS 66101 with Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann as the main celebrant and Father Cooper's brother priests concelebrating. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, at Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett, Kan. The visitation for Father Cooper will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Father Cooper's family requests that you remember him in your thoughts and prayers and they suggest memorial contributions to the charity of the donor's choice . John Leo Cooper was born Dec. 2, 1917, in Frankfort, Kan., the son of John and Roxie Violet (Purnell) Cooper. He graduated from high school in Basehor, Kan., Rockhurst College in Kansas City and St. Louis Preparatory in Webster, Mo. He entered Kenrick Seminary in Webster, Mo., and was ordained a Priest for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas on Feb. 2, 1943. Father Cooper served as Parochial Vicar of Holy Name Catholic Church, Topeka, from 1943-47, Chaplain of St. Mary College, Leavenworth, 1947-54, Administrator Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Leavenworth, 1950-54, Pastor St. Dominic Catholic Church, Holton, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Mayetta, and Our Lady of the Snows Mission, Potawatomi Reservation, 1954-58, Pastor St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Wamego, 1958-64, Pastor Holy Name, Kansas City, Kan., 1964-70, Pastor Annunciation Catholic Church, Frankfort, 1970-78, and concurrently Pastor St. Joseph in Lillis, 1970-76, Pastor St. Elizabeth Church, Blue Rapids, 1976- 78, and as Chaplain of Providence- St. Margaret Health Center from 1978-91. Father Cooper began serving as the Archivist for the Archdiocese in 1991, a post he held until retirement, and was the Administrator of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bonner Springs, in 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Anna Cooper and Sister Leo Marie Cooper, S.C.L. Father Cooper is survived by a sister, Alice Cooper Clark, Kansas City, Kan. Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arr.: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS (913) 621-6400. Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory | |
| 4694 |  | Obituary- Cooper, Lester 1 Lester Cooper Lester Cooper was the first born and only son of three children of Anson G. and Nevada Ann McDaniel Cooper. He was born at Guthrie, in what was at that time Oklahoma territory on October 10, 1894. At a very early age, perhaps less than one year, he moved with his parents to a farm north of Delia, in which community he lived most of his life. He attended school in the Delia community, graduating from the High Prairie school in Jackson county. On December 4, 1926, he married Pearl Jacobson in Lyndon. They made their home on the farm north of Delia where they lived until 1966 when they built a new home and moved to Holton for their retirement. Lester and Pearl Cooper were the parents of one daughter: Juanita, who now lives with her husband, Marvin Fansher, in Roselle, Illinois. Second only to his family, Lester’s devotion was to farming. He was a good and progressive farmer and stockman. He served for many years in the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service, with his last years being that of chairman. Mr. Cooper died on September 5, in Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. His death was the culmination of declining health over about a two-year period. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, his daughter and son-in-law; by two grandchildren; David Cooper Fansher and Debra Ann Roeschley and her husband John; by two sisters; Mrs. Ora Martin, Raymond, Washington, and Mrs. Nellie Mather, Kansas City, Kansas; by several nieces and nephews, and by a host of friends. Funeral services for Mr. Cooper were held on Monday, September 8, at 1:30 p.m. in the Mercer Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Boyd D. Ash, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church, Holton, officiated. Casket bearers were Oren Bond, Howard Crow, Ed Dunn, Oscar McCoy, Frank Rosser and Harold Schultz. Burial was in the Holton Cemetery. | |
| 4695 |  | Obituary- Cooper, Lester 2 Lester Cooper HOLTON - Lester Cooper, 85, Hol¬ton, died Friday at a Topeka hospital where he had been a week. He was born Oct. 10, 1894, at Guthrie, Okla., the son of Anson G. and Nevada Ann McDaniel Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a farmer and stock¬man in the Denison [Delia] community. He re¬tired and moved to Holton 14 years ago. He was chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service in Jackson County for many years. He married Pearl Jacobson Dec. 4, 1926, in Lyndon. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Fansher, Roselle, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Martin, Raymond, Wash., and Mrs. Nellie Mather, Kansas City, Kan.; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Buri¬al will be in Holton Cemetery. Memo¬rial contributions may be made to the Heart Monitor Fund in care of Holton Hospital, Holton, 66436. | |
| 4696 |  | Obituary- Cooper, Pearl Pearl Cooper HOLTON — Pearl Cooper, 89, Hol¬ton, died Wednesday, March 29,1995, at a Holton nursing home. Mrs. Cooper taught school at High- prairie Rural School in Jackson County for two years. She was born June 18, 1905, in Gove County, the daughter of Otto and Be¬atrice Wyatt Jacobson. She was gradu¬ated from Mayetta High School and had lived in the Delia area before she moved to Holton in 1966. She was married to Lester Cooper on Dec. 4, 1926, in Lyndon. He died Sept. 5, 1980. Survivors include a daughter, Juanita Fansher, Pontiac, Ill.; a sister, Elsie Houck, Delia; a brother, Jess Jacob¬son, Holton; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Mrs. Cooper will lie in state at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Holton and sent in care of the funeral home. Pearl Cooper Pearl Cooper, 89, Holton, died Wednesday, March 29, 1995, at a Holton nursing home. Mrs. Cooper taught school at High Prairie Rural School in Jackson County for two years. She was born June 18, 1905, in Gove County, the daughter of Otto and Beatrice Wyatt Jacobson. She was graduated from Mayetta High School and had lived in the Delia area before she moved to Holton in 1966. She was married to Lester Cooper December 4, 1926, in Lyndon. He died September 5, 1980. Survivors include a daughter, Juanita Fansher, Pontiac, Ill.; a sister Elsie Houck, Delia; a brother, Jess Jacobson, Holton;| two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Sat¬urday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial was in the Holton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Holton and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4697 |  | Obituary- Cooper, Roxie 1 Roxie Cooper DELIA — Roxie Cooper, 92, Delia, died Friday, Sept. 29, 1989, at a hospital in Kansas City, Kan. She had suffered a stroke on Sept. 15, 1989, and had been hospitalized since. Mrs. Cooper and her husband farmed in the Delia community, and she lived in Delia after his death. She was born Oct. 12, 1896, in Frankfort, the daughter of John and Nora Wilson Pur¬nell. Mrs. Cooper was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. She was married to John E. Cooper on June 28, 1916, in Frankfort, He died in 1965. A daughter, Anna Cooper, died in 1933. Survivors include a son, the Rev. Leo Coo¬per, Kansas City, Kan.: two daughters, Alice Clark, Juniata, Neb., and Sister Leo Marie, Leavenworth; two sisters, Minnie Umphries, Frankfort, arid Laura Whitebread, Salina; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchild¬ren. Mrs. Cooper will lie in state at the Porter and Sons Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kan., from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with Rosaries at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kan. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery in Emmett. Cooper Roxie Cooper, 92, Delia, died Friday, Sept. 29, 1989, at a hospital in Kansas City, Kan. She had suf¬fered a stroke on Sept 15, 1989, and had been hospitalized since. Mrs. Cooper and her husband farmed in the Delia community, and she lived in Delia after his death. She was born Oct. 12, 1896, in Frankfort, the daughter of John and Nora Wilson Purnell. Mrs. Cooper was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. She was married to John E. Cooper on June 28, 1916, in Frank¬fort. He died in 1965. A daughter, Anna Cooper, died in 1933. Survivors include a son, the Rev. Leo Cooper Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Alice Clark, Juanita, Neb., and Sister Leo Marie, Leav¬enworth; two sisters, Minnie Umphries, Frankfort, and Laura Whitebread, Salina; four grandchil¬dren; and seven great-grandchil¬dren. Mass of Christian burial is today at noon at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kansas City. Graveside services will be at 4:30 today at Holy Cross Cemetery in Emmett. | |
| 4698 |  | Obituary- Cooper, Roxie 2 Page 2 St. Marys Star October 3, 198 Obituaries Roxie cooper Roxie Cooper, 92, formerly of Delia, died Friday, September 29, 1989, at a hospital in Kansas City, Ks. She suffered a stroke on September 15, 1989, and had been hospitalized since. Mrs. Cooper and her husband farmed in the Delia community, and she lived in Delia after his death. She was born October 12, 1896, in Frankfort, the daughter of John and Nora Wilson Purnell. Mrs. Cooper was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. She was married to John E. Cooper on June 28, 1916, in Frankfort. He died in 1965. A daughter, Anna Cooper, died in 1933. Survivors include a son, the Rev. Leo Cooper, Chaplain at Providence/St. Margaret Hospital in Kansas City, Ks.; two daugh¬ters, Alice Clark, Juniata, Nebr., and Sister Leo Marie, Leaven¬worth; two sisters, Minnie Umphries, Frankfort, and Laura Whitebread, Salina; four grand¬children; and seven great-grand¬children. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday. October 2 at noon at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kansas City. Graveside service was at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Cross Cemetery in Em-mett. Porter and Sons Funeral Home in Kansas City was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 4699 |  | Obituary- Cooper, Taylor Taylor Cooper ARLINGTON - Taylor Cooper, 23, was called to God’s side Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006 at Hutchinson Hospital. Born Dec. 19, 1982 at Stafford, he was the son of lack Cooper, Haysville, and Nancy Jonak Cooper, Rossville. He is survived by his parents, a son, Trevor Jackson Cooper, a daughter, Chloe Faith Cooper, both from Hutchinson, a fiance, Kendra Hilton, Arlington, a brother, Logan Cooper, Haysville, sisters, Lena Cooper, Casie Cooper, Topeka, Morgan Cooper, Rossville. Funeral service, 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006 at Minnis Chapel, Stafford. Burial will be at the Peace Creek Cemetery, rural Stafford. Rosary service will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Memorials may be sent to Trevor and Chole’s Education Fund in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4700 |  | Obituary- Cope, Golden 1 Cope Golden D. Cope, 84, Washington, died Sunday, Dec 14, 1986, at a Washington nursing home. Mr. Cope was a retired farmer. He was born Nov. 24, 1902, in DuBois, Neb., the son of Fred and Minnie Plinky Cope. Mr. Cope was a member of the United Methodist Church at Washington. He was married to Viola Gauby Jan 24, 1927. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Jo Ann Jorgenson, Delia; two sisters, Helen Nell, Denton, and Faye Barker, Greenleaf; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will be in Washington City Cemetery. |
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