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| 4951 |  | Obituary- Davidson, Nellie Mrs. Nellie May Davidson Mrs. Nellie May Davidson, 81, of Topeka died Saturday, Aug. 11, 1990, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Davidson worked at McLellan's Store in Topeka from 1948 until she retired in 1967. She was born March 2, 1909, in Rossville, the daughter of Thomas and Kate Keeton Oldfield. She was graduated from Mayetta High School and moved to Topeka in 1941. She was married to Garnet Rex Da¬vidson, date unavailable. He died June 10, 1959. A daughter, Betty Da¬vidson, died in 1930, and a son, Bob¬by Davidson, died in 1931. Survivors include a son, Marvin C. Davidson, Topeka; two sisters, Mary Ann Aumiller, Gardena, Calif., and Hazel Pooh Circleville; a brother, Kenneth Oldfield, San Jacinto, Calif.; two grandchildren and three great¬grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Davidson Chapel. Burial will be at Mayetta Cemetery. Mrs. Davidson will lie in state at Davidson Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today where rela-tives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Papan’s Landing Senior Center, 619 West Paramore, Topeka, 66608. | |
| 4952 |  | Obituary- Davis A.F. A. F. DAVIS DEAD __________ Had Been an Operator and House Manager in Topeka Theaters A. F. Davis, 49 died in the Veteran’s hospital at Leavenworth Monday morning, May 1, 1933, from paralysis. He had been in the hospital almost three years. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American war and was operator and house manager of various Topeka theaters for 20 years. He was born at Peabody, October 5, 1883. He was a member of the Topeka camp of the United Spanish War Veterans and the Security Benefit association. His home was at 615 Madison street. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Davis; a daughter, Mrs. H. Wibel, Topeka; a son, Clarence Earl Davis, Albuquerque, N. M.; and an aunt, Mrs. Mae Miller, Peabody, Kansas. Funeral services were held at the chapel of the Veteran’s Administration home at Leavenworth, Wednesday afternoon a 2 o’clock. Mrs. Gertie Wallace attended the funeral of A. F. Davis, Leavenworth, Kansas, Wednesday. | |
| 4953 |  | Obituary- Davis, Alouise Alouise Davis ROSSVILLE -- Alouise Pekarek Smith Davis, 89, Rossville, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Davis worked for the John Morrill Packing Co. in Topeka for 10 years. She was born Nov. 21, 1910, in Huron, S.D., the daughter of Frank and Alouise Bukova Pekarek. She had lived in Olathe and Gardner, and then in Topeka before she moved to Rossville in 1953. She married James Davis on Dec. 13, 1953, in Oskaloosa. He survives. A son, Charles Smith, died in 1959. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Davis will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of American Hospice, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4954 |  | Obituary- Davis, Blanche 1 BLANCHE DAVIS ______ Mrs. H. H. Davis, one of our beloved native born women, died Friday at a Topeka hospital following a year of declining health. The mother of a family of fine boys and girls and combining a wonderful sense of humor with other splendid traits of character, had made her a prized friend to a wide circle in this community where she spent her entire life. Blanch Baird Davis daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James P. Baird, was born October 18, 1888, in Rossville and passed away October 8, 1948, at the age of 59. She was united in marriage to Henry H. Davis, November 15, 1905, and to this union four sons and two daughters were born; Mrs. Katherine Haynes, Mrs. Betty Pense, Elmer and Dale Davis, all of Topeka; Francis Davis, of Los Angeles, Calif; and Glen Davis of Rossville. She also is survived by her husband, three brothers, William Baird of Rossville, John Baird of Summer, Wash., and J. M. Baird of Groton, Conn.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Methodist church and of Amarayllis Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Rossville. Funeral services were held at the Rossville Methodist Church Sunday, October 10, at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. E. O. Harbour officiated. Music for the service was furnished by Mrs. Lorene Harth and Mrs. Maxine Trimble, with Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanist. Pallbearers were John Pearl, M. L. Whearty, Roy McClain, W. H. Kerr, Joe Parr, and Shirley Parr. Interment was in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 4955 |  | Obituary- Davis, Blanche 2 Blanch Della Davis Out-of-town relatives and friends in Rossville, Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Henry Davis included. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Davis, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mr. James M. Baird, Groton, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. John Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pence, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Markham, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Naylor, Messrs. Vernon and Floyd Baird all of Topeka; Mrs. Edna Verhage of Tonganoxie; Mr. Lester Baird of Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Payne, of Ellsworth, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Baird of Newton; Mr. and Mrs. Frieve Baird of Newton; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Davis, Silver Lake; Mrs. Roy Bickford, Holton; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Reser, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Myers, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reeder, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reeder of Sliver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pence and Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. David Pence, Mrs. Pearl Martin, Mrs. Gusise Ishmael, Mr. and Mrs. John Arthur Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Lawrence and children, Mrs. Emma Waller, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Heinisch all of Topeka; Mr. Dan Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cottle from Salina; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Thomas from Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Houdek, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Dolezilek, Mrs. Blanch Whery, Mrs. Tomson, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lemon of Topeka. | |
| 4956 |  | Obituary- Davis, Cecil Cecil Davis News was received this week of the death of Cecil Davis in an auto accident at Parkersburg, West Virginia, recently (June, 1914). Cecil was the youngest son of Wesley Davis who lived here almost 18 years ago and will be remembered by all the students of the city schools of those days. He was a stepbrother of Harley, Effie and Ralph Thorne. | |
| 4957 |  | Obituary- Davis, Cecil Findagrave.com information | |
| 4958 |  | Obituary- Davis, Cora Cora Mae Davis Mrs. Cora Mae Davis, 87, Topeka, died Thursday, Feb.26, 2004, in a local care center. She was born in Rossville on Oct. 4, 1916, the daughter of Ernest and Anna Meyer Reser. Cora Mae graduated from Rossville High School in 1935. She married Elmer D. Davis on Feb. 8, 1937, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Cora Mae enjoyed a full life. Her hobbies were ballroom dancing, square dancing, sewing, bridge, cooking and baking. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. Cora Mae will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. The casket will remain closed. A funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. Monday in Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Penwell-Gabel Memorial Park Cemetery. Cora Mae was preceded in death by her husband, who died July 31, 1991, and her sister, Shirley Ann Campbell. Mrs. Davis is survived by her son, David H. Davis and his wife, Yvonne, Kansas City, Kan.; her daughters, Darlene A. Conway and her husband, Robert, Indianapolis, and Sally M. Coffman, Minneapolis, Minn.; one sister, C. Ernestine Fauerbach, Rossville; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson’s Disease Association, Topeka/Shawnee County Chapter, P.O. Box 251, Topeka, Kan., 66601. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town, 1321 S.W. 10th, Topeka, Kan. 66604, (785) 384-8558, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 4959 |  | Obituary- Davis, Dale Dale A. Davis, Sr. Dale A. Davis, Sr., 98, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. He was born June 16, 1921 in Silver Lake, the son of Henry H. and Blanche D. (Baird) Davis. Dale graduated from Rossville High School. He was a Navy Veteran during WWII serving in Okinawa before being honorably discharged. Dale was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad as a Freight Claims Investigator before retiring in 1981. He later worked for Falley's Hardware Department. He was a member of Seabrook Congregational Church. Dale married Ruby Maude Countryman on May 29, 1940. She preceded him in death on June 1, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his five siblings. Survivors include two children, Dale (Carol) Davis, Jr. of Topeka, Wayne (Kathy) Davis of Tecumseh, five grandchildren, Jamie, Tracy, Terri, Jeffrey and Jerry and four great-grandchildren, Caleb, Caeden, Jackson and Katie. A Celebration of Dale's Life will be held at a later date at Grace Farm, 2748 SE 29th St. Topeka, Kansas. Private inurnment will follow in Emmanuel Cemetery southeast of Topeka at a later date where Military Honors will be presented by a Naval Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Cotton O'Neil Cancer Center, 1414 S.W. 8th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66606. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com. | |
| 4960 |  | Obituary- Davis, David DAVID DAVIS David N. Davis, one of our substantial and beloved citizens, passed away at his country home northeast of Rossville, Saturday, Nov. 15, 1947. He was born in West Liberty, Kentucky, Feb. 10, 1876, the son of the late May Catherine and Perry Davis. He came to Kansas at the age of 15 and had resided in this community for the past 56 years and on the same farm )7 years. He was married to Eva Hass, July, 30, 1895, and to this union, two children were born, both of whom, with his widow, survive. In 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Davis celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary. Funeral Services were held, Monday, Nov. 17, at 2:00 p. m. at the Rossville Presbyterian church, of which he was a member. The Rev. John W. Hart, a former pastor of the church, officiated. The music was furnished by Mrs. Ruth Hess and Mrs. Lorene Harth, with Mrs. Irene Campbell at the piano. He leaves his wife, Mrs Eva Davis; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Neiswender of Cicero, Ill.; a son Marvin Davis of Rossville; a sister, Mrs. W. H. Markham, of Topeka; four brothers, J. B. Davis of Silver Lake, Denny and Henry Davis of Rossville, and Marion Davis of Willard; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The pallbearers were Fred McColough, Sam Cottle, Dr. Frederick Zickefoose, Jim Rezac, Frank Dannefer and Joe Gresser. Burial was in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 4961 |  | Obituary- Davis, Denny Denny M. Davis Services for Denny M. Davis, 90, Rossville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville cemetery. Mr. Davis died Wednesday morning, Nov. 10, 1971, at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 4, 1881, in West Liberty, Ky., and lived in the Rossville community for approximately 80 years. He was a farmer-stockman until retiring in 1952. Mr. Davis was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church. His wife, Grace Davis, died in 1958. Survivors include two sons, James Davis and John Davis, both of Rossville; three daughters, Mrs Mimmie Hause, Rossville, Mrs. Gladys Ryan, Casper, Wyo., Mrs. Eva Naylor, Springfield, Ill.: three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church. | |
| 4962 |  | Obituary- Davis, Donice 1 Donice Ione Davis Mrs. Donice Ione Davis, 57, Route 1, Rossville, died Friday, December 23, 1977, at her home of an apparent sudden heart attack. Mrs. Davis was born on June 9, 1920, at Topeka, the daughter of Dudley and Myrtle Marney. On August 23, 1941, she was married to Francis Davis. He survives. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. In addition to her husband, other survivors are two daughters, Sharon Davis and Candice Ann Davis, both of the home; her mother, Myrtle Marney, St. Mays; and one sister, Maxine Fryman, Blackfoot, Ida. Mrs. Davis will lie in state until about noon at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Services will be at 2 Tuesday afternoon (today) at the Rossville Christian Church with interment to follow in the Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers are Robert Marney, Marvin Davis, James Davis, John Davis, Glen Davis, and Dale Davis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Diabetes Association, 1001 Horne, Topeka, Ks. 66604 | |
| 4963 |  | Obituary- Davis, Dorothy 1 Mrs. Dorothy J. Davis WILLARD -- Mrs. Dorothy J. Davis, 62, Willard, died Sunday, June 17, 1990, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Aug. 5, 1927, north of Rossville, the daughter of Emial and Carrie Cerny Kovar. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Presbyterian Church and ZCBJ Lodge No. 128 and a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Unit No. 31 of the American Legion auxiliary, all in Rossville. She was married to Stanley A. Davis Jan. 31, 1947, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Sage, Topeka, and Beverly Martinek, Branson, Mo.; her father Emial Kovar, Rossville; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Davis will lie in state after 4 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. She later will lie in state an hour before services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 4964 |  | Obituary- Davis, Dorothy 2 Dorothy J. Davis Lodge No. 128 Rossville, Kansas Sister Dorothy J. Davis was born August 5, 1927 at Rossville to Emil and Carrie Cerny Kovar and died June 17, 1990 at Rossville Nursing Home. Funeral services were held June 20 at Presbyterian Church, with interment at Rossville Cemetery. Dorothy married Stanley A. Davis, January 31, 1947 at Topeka. Survivors include her husband, Stanley of Willard; two daughters, Carolyn Sage of Topeka and Beverly Martinek of Branson, Missouri; her father, Emil Kovar of Rossville and three grandchildren. On behalf of Lodge No. 128 I extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. William Olejnik, Secretary | |
| 4965 |  | Obituary- Davis, Dorothy 3 Dorothy J. Davis Dorothy J. Davis, 62, Willard, died Sunday June 17, 1990 at Rossville Valley Manor. She was born August 5, 1927, at Rossville, the daughter of Emial and Carrie Cerny Kovar. She was married to Stanley A. Davis, January 31, 1947, in Topeka. He survives. She lived all of her live in the Rossville/Willard area. She taught school two years at Walnut Hill School north of Grove from 1945-1946. She then remained at home to raise her family. She worked at Sears from 1957 to 1975, when she retired. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church, a charter member of the Jimmy Lilliard Post 31 Auxiliary, and ZCBJ Lodge #128, Rossville. Other survivors include two daughters Carolyn Sage, Topeka, and Beverly Martinek, Branson, Mo.; three grandchildren; and her father, Emial Kovar, Rossville. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rossville Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Davis will lie in state after 4 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Verschelden Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. She will lie in state at the church from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. In Remembrance There is a physical body and there is a spiritual body. I Corinthians 15:44 (RSV) Just a year ago, I said good-bye to you. Dorothy, you were a joy to me for over 43 years as my wife, loving mother to our two children and grandmother to our three grandchildren. One of the most dreaded sentences a patient can hear is, “You have cancer.” These words bring a chill to the heart. An enthusiastic believer in Christ, Dorothy Davis lost her battle with cancer; however, her life demonstrated that even though the physical body may be destroyed by disease, the spirit can remain triumphant. Cancer is So Limited…. It Cannot Cripple A Love; It Cannot Shatter Hope; It Cannot Corrode Faith; It Cannot Eat Away Peace; It Cannot Destroy Confidence; It Cannot Kill Friendship; It Cannot Shut Out Memories; It Cannot Silence Courage; It Cannot Invade the Soul; It Cannot Reduce Eternal Life; It Cannot Lessen the Power of the Resurrection. If an incurable disease has invaded your life, refuse to let it touch your spirit. Your body can be severely afflicted, and life may become a great struggle. If you keep on trusting in God’s love, however, your spirit will remain strong. The many friends, family members, and acquaintances who visited us to show respect, to say good-bye, to show their love, and to be supportive of me during the past year represent the greatest tribute that anyone can be paid. I have been deeply touched as I realized just how many lives were influenced by Dorothy. The many memorials, kind notes and words that I have received are indicative of the high esteem people had for her. Carolyn Sage, Beverly Martinek and their families, and Dorothy’s father, Emial Kovar, join me in thanking each of you for your love. God bless each of you. Most Sincerely, Stanley A. Davis | |
| 4966 |  | Obituary- Davis, Edith Edith Davis Word has been received by her brother, T. H. Attebury, of the death of Mrs. Edith Davis last Friday morning, June 29, 1951, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gwen Putney, in Glendale, Calif. Funeral services were held Monday. Mrs. Davis formerly was Edith Kline and her first husband was Wm. Dunaway, Union Pacific station Agent here for many years. Beside her daughter Gwen, she is survived by a brother, Mr. Tom Attebury of Rossville; two sisters Mrs. Gertrude Wallace of Rossville, and Mrs. Bessie O’Neil, Sacramento, Calif. No further details have been received by the local relatives. | |
| 4967 |  | Obituary- Davis, Elmer Elmer D. Davis ROSSVILLE -- Elmer D. Davis, 78, Rossville, died Wednesday, July 31, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Davis was a printer-clerk in the Santa Fe Telegraph Office in Topeka from 1936 until 1962. He was elected secretary-treasurer of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers Union in 1962. The name was later changed to Transportation Communication Union, and he was elected general chairman of the union in 1968. He joined the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks and became assistant to the vice general chairman when the two unions were merged in 1971. He retired in 1975. He farmed near Rossville until 1941, when he moved to Topeka. He was born Sept. 13, 1912, at Rossville, the son of Henry Hawkins and Blanch Baird Davis, and graduated in 1929 from Rossville High School. He lived in Topeka from 1941 until he returned to Rossville in 1974. Mr. Davis was an associate member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was married to Cora Mae Reser Feb. 8, 1937, in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Sally Coffman, Minneapolis, Minn., and Darlene Conway, Indianapolis, Ind.; a son, David H. Davis, Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Catherine Haynes and Betty Pence, both of Topeka; a brother, Dale Davis, Topeka; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at Topeka. Mr. Davis will lie in state after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The casket will remain closed. A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. | |
| 4968 |  | Obituary- Davis, Elva Mrs. Marion Davis Elva Wyckoff Davis was born in Sumner county, Kansas, May 9, 1885, and died Tuesday, December 10, 1918, at the home of her parents near LaMont, Oklahoma, aged 33 year, 7 months and 1 day. Mr. and Mrs. Davis left Rossville Wednesday morning, November 27, to make a visit with her parents at LaMont, making the trip in their car. They arrived at their destination in the evening of the same day. On the following Sunday, December 1, Mr. Davis came down with influenza and Mrs. Davis became ill on Monday. Altho not fully recovered Marion left his bed to assist in the care of his wife, whose condition soon became critical when pneumonia developed. Everything that could be done in the way of careful nursing and good medical aid was of no avail and Mrs. Davis past away Tuesday, December 10. Mr. and Mrs. Davis had been married since February 28, 1917, and had lived on the L. P. Hartzell farm northeast of Rossville until just two weeks before the trip to Oklahoma when they had moved to the Mulvane ranch southwest of Rossville. Beside the husband Mrs. Davis is survived by her parents, two brothers, Fred and Lee, and one sister, Nellie. She was a good Christian girl, kind to all and always ready to sacrifice for others. The funeral was held Thursday, December 12, and interment made in the LaMont cemetery. | |
| 4969 |  | Obituary- Davis, Emma 1 MRS. EMMA DAVIS Services were at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the Christian Church at Rossville for Mrs. Emma Davis, 89, Topeka, who died Friday, May 4, 1973, in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted earlier the same day. She was born May 4, 1884, at Rossville and spent most of her life in the Rossville community. She formerly taught in schools in the Rossville community. She was a member of the Rossville Christian church. She was married to Pascual Enos December 12, 1908. He died in September, 1947. She was married to Henry Davis in September, 1949. He died in 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Underwood, Sunland, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Whitten, Topeka,; a son, Dr. Jack Enos, Yukon, Okla.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Catherine Haynes, and Mrs. Betty Pence, both of Topeka; four stepsons, Francis Davis, Dorr, Mich., Glen H. Davis, Elmer D. Davis, and Dale A. Davis, all of Topeka; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary had charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. Mrs. Emma Davis Mrs. Emma Davis, 89, 3426 Clare, a teacher and life-long resident of the Rossville community died Friday, May 4, 1973, at a Topeka hospital following a short illness. She was born May 4, 1884, at Rossville, and was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. She was married to Pascual Enos, Dec. 12, 1908. He died in 1947. She was married to Henry Davis in 1949, and he died in 1970. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Underwood, Sunland, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Whitten, 3426 Clare; a son, Dr. Jack Enos, Yukon, Okla.; six step-children; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Davis will lie in state at Parker Mortuary after 6 p.m. today. | |
| 4970 |  | Obituary- Davis, Emma 2 MRS. EMMA DAVIS May 4, 1884 May 4, 1973 SERVICES Rossville Christian Church 10:00 a. m. May 7, 1973 OFFICIATING Rev. Bob Sieh PIANIST Mrs. Janet Dodge SINGERS Karen, Leslie & Anita Sumner SONGS “In The Garden” “And I Asked Him” INTERMENT Rossville Cemetery CASKET BEARERS Marvin Davis Jim Davis Fran Davis John Davis David Stadler Ernest Decker | |
| 4971 |  | Obituary- Davis, Ethyl 1 Mrs. Ethyl M. Davis ROSSVILLE -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Rossville Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Ethyl M. Davis, 81, Rossville. She died Friday, April 7, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Davis was in charge of licensing nursing homes in northeast Kansas at the time of her retirement in October 1972. She previously was employed by the Topeka YWCA, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the Adult Care Department. She was born Oct. 16, 1907, at Higginsville, Mo., the daughter of Fred H. and Mary Wegener Biesemeyer. She moved to Kansas at an early age and was graduated from McCracken High School. She attended Topeka Business College. Mrs. Davis was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church and the Women’s Organization at the church. She served seven years as treasurer of the Women’s Organization. She was married to John P. Davis Nov. 13, 1952. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Clarence S. Gerberick, Bath, Maine, and Fred H. Davis, Harrisonville, Mo.; a sister, Mary Lou Stoffel, Austin, Texas; three stepbrothers, and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Davis will lie in state after 11 a.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where relatives and friend will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. She also will lie in state from 1 p.m. to the service time Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Presbyterian Church at Rossville. | |
| 4972 |  | Obituary- Davis, Ethyl 2 Ethyl M. Davis Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Rossville Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Ethyl M. Davis, 81, Rossville. She died Friday, April 7, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Davis was in charge of licensing nursing homes in northeast Kansas at the time of her retirement in October 1972. She previously was employed by the Topeka YWCA, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the Adult Care Home Department. She was born October 16, 1907, at Higginsville, Mo., the daughter of Fred H. and Mary Wegener Biesemeyer. She moved to Kansas at an early age and was graduated from McCracken High School. She attended Topeka Business College. Mrs. Davis was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church and the Women’s Organization at the church. She served seven years as treasurer of the Women’s Organization. She was married to John P. Davis November 13, 1952. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Clarence S. Gerberick, Bath, Maine, and Fred H. Davis, Harrisonville, Mo.; a sister Mary Lou Stoffel, Austin, Tex., three stepbrothers; and three grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Relatives and friends met with the family at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Presbyterian Church at Rossville. | |
| 4973 |  | Obituary- Davis, Eva 1 MRS. EVA DAVIS Mrs. Eva Davis, 95, Rossville, died Friday, May 17, 1974, in a nursing home at Silver Lake. Services were on Tuesday, May 21, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Dwight Seneker officiating. Organ selections were played by Irene Campbell. Ushers for the church service were John Fauerbach and Emial Kovar. Mrs. Davis was born July 7, 1878, at Rossville and spent most of her life in the Rossville community. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church where she taught the adult Sunday School class many years. She was a graduate of the Flo Menninger Bible Course. She was a member of Amaryllis Chapter 321, Order of Eastern Star, in Rossville. In 1895, she married David Davis at Rossville. He died in 1947. A daughter, Mrs Bernice Neiswender, died in 1971. Survivors include a son, Marvin Davis, Rossville, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery under the direction of Parker Mortuary in Topeka. Casket bearers were Jim Rezac, Roy Wilt, Dr. Frederick Zickefoose, Ralph Page, Bill Farley and Joe Gresser. Mrs. Eva Davis ROSSVILLE -- Mrs. Eva Davis, 95, Rossville, died Friday, May 17, 1974, in a nursing home at Sliver Lake. She was born July 7, 1878, at Rossville and spent most of her life in the Rossville community. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Rossville where she taught the adult Sunday school class many years. She was a graduate of the Flo V. Menninger Bible Course. She was a member of Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of Eastern Star, Rossville. She was married to David Davis in 1895, at Rossville. He died in 1947. A daughter, Mrs. Bernice Neiswender, died in 1971. Survivors include a son, Marvin Davis, Rossville, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Parker Mortuary, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church at Rossville. | |
| 4974 |  | Obituary- Davis, Francis FRANCIS B. DAVIS Services were at 3:30 p.m. Monday, at Archer-Hampel Funeral Home, Wayland, Mich., for Francis B. Davis, 74, Dorr, Mich. He died April 8, 1982, at an Allegan, Mich., nursing home. He had cancer. He was born February 29, 1908, at Rossville, the son of Henry H. and Blanche Baird Davis. Mr. Davis worked at Los Angeles, Calif., Department of Water and Power most of his life. He moved to Michigan after he retired. He was a member of a Masonic Lodge at Los Angeles, and Wayland Post No. 7581 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wayland. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. His wife, Mrs. Alice Smith Davis, survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Haynes and Betty Pence, both of Topeka, and three brothers, Glen Davis, Holton, Dale Davis, Ozawkie, and Elmer Davis, Rossville. Military graveside services were conducted by Wayland Post No. 7581 of VFW in Burnips Cemetery, Burnips, Mich. Archer Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland, Mich. Was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 4975 |  | Obituary- Davis, Francis E Francis E. Davis ROSSVILLE -- Francis E. Davis, 84, Rossville, passed away Wednesday, Dec.15, 2004, at his home, with his two daughters by his side. He was born on Nov. 11, 1920, at Rossville, on the south side of the Mulvane Ranch, the son of Marion and Josephine Wells Davis. He was reared in West Liberty, Ky., as a young child, and moved to the Rossville area in 1936. He worked as a farm hand around Rossville, until he took the position of managing and operating the Mulvane ranch from 1952, until 1981. He was known as one of the finest cattlemen in the state of Kansas. He married Donice Ione Marney on Aug. 23, 1940, in Topeka. She preceded him in death on Dec.23, 1977. He was preceded in death also by his brother, Stanley A. Davis, and his half-brother, Ted Elkins. He was a member of the Kansas Livestock Association and the American Quarter Horse Association, from 1952 until his death. He married Louise Ronsse in 1982. She preceded him in death in 1994. Surviving are his two daughters, Sharon I. Pierce and her husband, Michael, Prescott, Ariz., and Candace A. Davis, Purdy, Mo.; two sisters, Helen June Thompson, Rossville, and Linda Korcal, Bullhead City, Ariz.; and one brother, Joseph Davis, St. Marys; and Louise’s children, Frank Ronsse, Peter Ronsse, Dennis Ronsse, Judith Pryor and Marian Sweeney. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Davis will lie in state from 2 until 6 p.m. Friday at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville, and after 6:30 p.m. at Rossville Christian Church. The family will receive friends there from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Christian Church or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, Kan. 66533. | |
| 4976 |  | Obituary- Davis, Francis E 2 Francis E. Davis Francis E. Davis, 84, Rossville, died Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at his home, with his two daughters by his side. He was born November 11, 1920, at Rossville on the south side of the Mulvane Ranch, the son of Marion and Josephine Wells Davis. He was reared in West Liberty, KY, and moved to the Rossville area in 1936. He worked as a farm hand around Rossville, until he took the position of managing and operating the Mulvane Ranch from 1952 until 1981. He was known as one of the finest cattlemen in the state of Kansas. On August 23, 1940, he married Donice Ione Marney in Topeka. She died December 23, 1977. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Stanley A. Davis, and his half-brother, Ted Elkins. Francis was a member of the Kansas Livestock Association and the American Quarter Horse Association from 1952 until his death. In 1982, he married Louise Ronsse. She died in 1994. Surviving him are his two daughters, Sharon I. Pierce, Prescott, AZ, and Candace A. Davis, Purdy, MO; two sisters, Helen June Thompson, Rossville, and Linda Korcal, Bullhead City, AZ; one brother, Joseph Davis, St. Marys; and Louise’s children, Frank Ronsse, Peter Ronsse, Dennis Ronsse, Judith Pryor and Marian Sweeney. His service was at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. The family received friends Friday evening at the Rossville Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, Kan. 66533 | |
| 4977 |  | Obituary- Davis, Fred H. 1 Fred H. Davis, of Harrisonville, MO died on September 26, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. While born in Topeka, he spent most of his growing up years on a farm north of Rossville, Kansas. Being a farm-boy, he learned the value of hard work. He developed a love for singing while driving a tractor, he said, because tractors in those days did not have radios. Later he sang solos at Christian gatherings and was a song leader in more than one church. He came to personal faith in Christ through Topeka Youth For Christ while still in high school. After graduating from Rossville Rural High School in 1962, he attended Kansas State University where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry and Secondary Education. He was active in Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) at K-State and was chapter president his senior year. He also attended numerous IVCF camps at Bear Trap Ranch in Colorado Springs; Urbana Missionary Conferences in Champagne, IL, etc. Fred had a contagious sense of humor and a laugh where his face would turn red and his shoulders shake. He was like an old pair of shoes that wore extremely well. He was also mechanically inclined and loved to tinker and fix things, especially cars. Once he rebuilt the carburetor on his car, and when he put the lid over the carburetor air filter, unbeknown to him, a fly got trapped inside the carburetor and the head of the fly got sucked into one of the fuel inlets which hindered the flow of gas and made the car run rough. After trying unsuccessfully numerous times to solve the problem Fred finally took it to a professional mechanic who discovered what happened. He never did live that down. Fred later attended Midwestern Baptists Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO and became music director and educational director at several Baptist churches. During this time he met Ruth Krauss and they were married in August of 1969. In August they celebrated their 52th anniversary. She survives in Harrisonville, MO. Fred was way ahead of the curve when it came to computers. He started his own computer type-setting business where he would do business cards, fliers, brochures and about anything printed for individuals or businesses. He and Ruth enjoyed traveling to visit family in Kansas and Texas, as well as attending Christian concerts at Silver Dollar City and in Kansas City. Their "best ever" trip was to Israel a few years ago. | |
| 4978 |  | Obituary- Davis, Fred H. 2 One of the most life-changing things in Fred’s life occurred when he attended Focus Seminary in Kansas City, which was a personal-growth seminar patterned after a similar seminar founded by “Dr. Phil” McGraw (before he became a TV celebrity). Soon another similar, but more Christian-based seminar, began in Kansas City called Grace Adventure. Fred was on the leadership team of Grace Adventure for many years, where he impacted literally hundreds of lives. He was dearly loved. After semi-retiring from Grace Adventure, he worked part time for the Ford dealership in Harrisonville delivering and picking up cars from all around the country. He helped plant the Abiding Love Baptist Church in Harrisonville and was its first pastor. He and Ruth later joined and became active members at First Baptist Church in Lee’s Summit. A graveside celebration of life service for Fred will be held at the Rossville Cemetery, about 20 miles west of Topeka, at a later date to be announced. Memorial gifts in remembrance of Fred may be sent Samaritan’s Purse. you can find giving information online at samaritanspurse.org. Thank you, and please keep Ruth in your prayers. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. | |
| 4979 |  | Obituary- Davis, Gene Dr. Gene Davis ROSSVILLE - - Dr. Gene L. Davis, 59, Rossville, who formerly taught in schools in Topeka, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at a Topeka hospital. He had been ill. He was born July 15, 1943, near Rossville, to Marvin D. and Irene M. Lasswell Davis. He spent his early life in the Rossville community. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1961. He graduated from the College of Emporia and earned a master’s degree from Emporia State University. He earned a doctorate in education at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. He was the coordinator for Highland Community College on the Wamego campus. He began teaching at Marion Elementary School in Marion. He taught at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. He was a teacher and administrator at several schools. He was a member of the Community Congregation Church in Maple Hill and Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Delta Phi Greek letter societies. He married Trudi Mee on Sept. 1, 1963, in Maple Hill. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Warton, Rossville; two brothers, Ray D. Davis, Rossville, and Dean L. Davis, Maple Hill, and a grandchild. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Community Congregational Church in Maple Hill. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Dr. Davis will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the library fund at the Community Congregational Church in Maple Hill or to the Wamego campus of Highland Community College. | |
| 4980 |  | Obituary- Davis, Gene 2 Dr. Gene L. Davis Dr. Gene L. Davis, 59, Rossville, died Saturday, January 25,2003 at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 15, 1943, in rural Rossville, the son of Marvin D. and Irene M. Lasswell Davis. He grew up in the Rossville community where he was graduated from Rossville High School in 1961. He was graduated from the College of Emporia, and received his Master’s degree from Emporia State University. He received his Doctorate of Education degree from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. He was currently the coordinator of Highland Community College at the Wamego campus. He had taught at Cair-Paravel Latin School in Topeka. He was an admistrator at the Dover Elementary and Middle schools. He had taught for USD 501 at Chase Middle School, and had been an administrator of elementary and high schools at Frankfort. He had taught at Marymount College in Salina, and earlier served as an administrator at Rossville High School. He taught at Kansas Wesleyan in Salina and had started his teaching career at Marion Elementary School in Marion. Dr. Davis was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church, Maple Hill. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Delta Phi. He was also a Danforth Associate at Kansas Wesleyan. On September 1, 1963, he married Trudi Mee at Maple Hill. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Warton, Rossville; two brothers, Roy D. Davis, Rossville, and Dean L. Davis, Maple Hill; and a grandson. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 Tuesday (this evening) at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. His service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church Library Fund, or to Highland Community College, Wamego, and sent in care of the funeral home. There are no words to adequately express our gratitude for the many prayers, cards, flowers, food and memorials during Gene’s long hospitalization and following his death. We feel blessed to have the love and support of so many friends, and family members. Thank you all for your many acts of kindness. This helped to make a difficult time a little easier to bear. The Gene Davis Family | |
| 4981 |  | Obituary- Davis, Georgianne Georgianne Davis Georgianne Davis, 96, passed away May 8, 2014 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor where she had been a resident for over four years. She was born April 10, 1918 to George and Rosie Olejnik of Rossville, KS. She attended Victor 101 school district and later completed her GED. She was also a graduate of the Menninger Bible Class. She worked several years in Chicago and later in Topeka for the Kansas Department of Transportation as a data entry operator before retiring in 1983. She is survived by a son, Richard Davis, of Kansas City, KS. She is also survived by two sisters, Agnes Wike and Helen Donly. She was preceded in death by one sister, Josephine Pressgrove. She is survived by one brother, William Olejnik. Brothers George, Rudy, Henry and Ed Olejnik preceded her in death. She was laid to rest at Prairie Home Cemetery. | |
| 4982 |  | Obituary- Davis, Glen 1 Glen H. ‘Buzz’ Davis HOLTON -- Glen H. “Buzz” Davis, 74, Holton, died Monday, Aug. 12, 1985, at a Holton hospital. Mr. Davis was a farmer and heavy equipment operator for the Kansas Turnpike Authority maintenance department. He retired in 1977. He was born Nov. 6, 1910, at Rossville, the son of Henry Hopkins and Blanche Baird Davis. He lived in Topeka before he moved to Holton in March 1982. Mr. Davis was a member of First Christian Church in Rossville and Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, AF&AM, in Topeka. He was married to Opal Marie Bickford Dec. 5, 1937, at Lyndon. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Ronald Lee Davis and Dennis Glen Davis, both of Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Haynes and Mrs. Betty Pence, both of Topeka; two brothers, Dale Davis, Topeka, and Elmer Davis, Rossville; a stepsister, Mrs. Mary Lou Whitten, Topeka; a stepbrother, Dr. Jack Enos in Oklahoma; and two granddaughters. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holton Hospital Auxiliary and sent in care of Denison State Bank, Holton, 66436. | |
| 4983 |  | Obituary- Davis, Glen 2 Davis Glen H. “Buzz” Davis, 74, Holton, died Monday, Aug. 12, 1985, at the Holton Hospital. Mr. Davis was a farmer and heavy equipment operator for the Kansas Turnpike Authority maintenance department. He retired in 1977. He was born Nov. 6, 1910, at Rossville, the son of Henry Hopkins and Blanche Baird Davis. He lived in Topeka before he moved to Holton in March, 1982. Mr. Davis was a member of First Christian Church in Rossville and Golden Rule Lodge No. 92, AF&AM, in Topeka. He was married to Opal Marie Bickford Dec. 5, 1937, at Lyndon. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Ronald Lee Davis and Dennis Glen Davis, both of Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Haynes and Mrs Betty Pence, both of Topeka; two brothers, Dale Davis, Topeka, and Elmer Davis, Rossville; a stepsister, Mrs. Mary Lou Whitten, Topeka; a stepbrother, Dr. Jack Enos in Oklahoma; and two granddaughters. Services will be a 10 a.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holton Hospital Auxiliary and sent in care of Denison State Bank, Holton, 66436. Davis Glen H. “Buzz” Davis, 74, Holton, died Monday, Aug. 12, 1985, at the Holton Hospital. Mr. Davis was a farmer and heavy equipment operator for the Kansas Turnpike Authority maintenance department. He retired in 1977. He was born Nov. 6, 1910, at Rossville, the son of Henry Hopkins and Blanche Baird Davis. He lived in Topeka before he moved to Holton in March 1982. Mr. Davis was a member of First Christian Church in Rossville and Golden Rule Lodge No. 92, AF&AM, in Topeka. He was married to Opal Marie Bickford Dec. 5, 1937, at Lyndon. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Ronald Lee Davis and Dennis Glen Davis, both of Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Haynes and Mrs. Betty Pence, both of Topeka; two brothers, Dale Davis, Topeka, and Elmer Davis, Rossville; a stepsister, Mrs. Mary Lou Whitten, Topeka; a stepbrother, Dr. Jack Enos in Oklahoma; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Francis Baird Davis, who died in 1982. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, from the Mercer Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Beaumont officiating. Burial was in the Holton Cemetery. Special music was furnished by Bob Brown who sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and “How Great Thou Art.” Mr. Brown also played the organ. Casketbearers were John Haynes, John Badger, Wayne Davis, Tim Bickford, Kevin Bickford and Don Nott. Memorials were made to the Holton Auxiliary and sent in care of the Denison State Bank. | |
| 4984 |  | Obituary- Davis, Grace MRS. GRACE DAVIS Mrs. Grace L. Davis, 73, of Rossville, died August 13, 1958, at the Hillside Manor at St. Marys. She was born March 15, 1885, at McLouth and had lived in the Rossville community 53 years. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Dennie Davis, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Hause, Rossville; Mrs. Gladys Ryan, Casper, Wyo., and Mrs. Eva Naylor, Topeka; two sons, James M. and John P. Davis, both of Rossville, and three grandchildren. Services were held at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. PERSONALS People from out of town attending the funeral of Mrs. Denny Davis were: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis, Mrs. John Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Naylor Sr., Mrs. J. F. Vogel, Mrs. C. B. Skelton and daughters, Mrs. Harvey Stearns, Mrs. Dale Page, Mrs. Roy Dyer, Mrs. Emma Waller, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Stitt, Mr. and Mrs. Morse Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis from Topeka; Mrs. Albert Kientz, Valley Falls; Mrs. Rubie Brown, Independence, Mo.; Mr. W. S. Bradford and Mr. Lawrence Moore, McLouth; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hudson, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Lawrence, Williamstown, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Eichman and family, Mrs. Wilma Trudo, and Tresia Verschelden, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Truman Hause, Westmoreland; Mrs. Gladys Magnett, Westmoreland; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Davis and family, Mrs. Joe Viergever from Willard; Mrs. A. J. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Davis from Silver Lake. | |
| 4985 |  | Obituary- Davis, Henry Retired Rossville farmer dies The community was saddened to learn of the death Thursday, Oct. 15, 1970, of Henry H. Davis, 85. Mr. Davis died in a Topeka hospital following an extended illness with cancer. Born July 29, 1985, in West Liberty, Ky., he had lived most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a retired farmer and had served as Rossville Township trustee 26 years. Survivors include his widow; Mrs. Emma Davis, of the home; four sons: Francis Davis, of Dorr, Mich.; Glen H. Davis, Elmer D. Davis, D. A. Davis, all of Topeka; two daughters: Mrs. Catherine Haynes and Mrs. Betty Pence, both of Topeka; A step-son: Dr. Jack Enos, Yukon, Okla.; two step-daughters: Mrs. Margaret Underwood, Sunland, Calif.; Mrs. Mary Lou Whitten, Topeka; a brother: Denny Davis, Rossville; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday afternoon from the Parker Mortuary, with burial in Rossville Cemetery. A large group from Rossville attended the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 4986 |  | Obituary- Davis, Infant daughter DIED Died, Saturday morning, May 31st, aged about two months, the little daughter of Wesley and Samantha Davis. The death of this little girl came rather suddenly, and seemed to overwhelm the afflicted parents with grief. She was sick only two or three days, and looked, as she reposed in her white casket, more like a babe that at the bidding of the mother's lullaby had folded its arms and fallen asleep, than like one from whom the light of life had fled and around whom the curtains of the grave were so soon to be drawn. Funeral services were impressively performed Monday afternoon by the Rev. J.M. Whitehead, who based his remarks upon the inspiring answer given by the Shunammite women, who when asked concerning her departed child said, (II Kings IV:26), "It is well with the child." Suitable hymns were sung by a number of young people, who had assembled for that purpose. The remains were borne from the house to the hearse, and from the hearse to the grave, by youthful bearers, namely: Misses Emma Miller, Pet Lawrence, Maude Miles, and Mollie Starkey. Mr. and Mrs. Davis feel thankful to the many kind friends who gathered around them in their season of sorrow, some of whom were strangers until sympathy with the bereaved brought them to the house of mourning. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, June 6, 1890] | |
| 4987 |  | Obituary- Davis, Irene 1 Irene M. Davis ROSSVILLE -- Irene M. Davis, 83, Rossville, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1996, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Davis had taught school several years and then went to work for Luce Press Clippings in Topeka. She later was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Rossville until she retired. She and her husband farmed in the Rossville area for many years. She was born Sept. 22, 1912, at St. Clere, the daughter of Roy and Agnes Rezac Lasswell. She was graduated from Emmett High School and attended Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan. She was a long-time Rossville resident. Mrs. Davis was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star at Silver Lake, Rossville Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school and she was a 4-H leader in Rossville for many years. She married Marvin D. Davis on May 17, 1936, at Topeka. He died Sept. 14, 1991. Survivors include three sons, Roy D. Davis and Gene L. Davis, both of Rossville, and Dean L. Davis, Maple Hill; a sister, Lottie Lucas, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Davis will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or to the Rossville First Responders and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4988 |  | Obituary- Davis, Irene 2 Irene M. Davis Irene M. Davis, 83, Rossville died Tuesday, February 27, 1996, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born September 22, 1912, at St. Clere, the daughter of Roy and Agnes Rezac Lasswell. She had lived in the Rossville community for many years. She was graduated from Emmett High School and attended Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan. She was a teacher for several years, then worked for Luce Clippings in Topeka. She was a clerk for the postal service in Rossville until she retired. Irene and her husband, Marvin, farmed north of Rossville for many years. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday school there. She was also a 4-H leader in the Rossville community for many years. She was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake. She was married to Marvin. D. Davis May 17, 1936, at Topeka. He died September 14, 1991. Surviving her are three sons, Roy D. Davis and Gene L. Davis, Rossville, and Dean L. Davis, Maple Hill; one sister, Lottie Lucas, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Family visitation was from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Her funeral service was at 11:00 Friday at the funeral home. Burial was at the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or the Rossville First Responders, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4989 |  | Obituary- Davis, Irvin Irvin E. Davis A soldier son of a Burlingame family has given the "last full measure of sacrifice" on the battle fields of France. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Davis, residing two miles north of Burlingame, received the following ill-fated message from the war department last Thursday morning: "Deeply regret to inform you that Private Irvin E. Davis is officially reported killed in action, August 10." The Davis family came here from Rossville nine years ago and purchased the Will Randall place. Both Mr. and Mrs. Davis and their family of sons and daughters have become well known in this locality and have many friends who learn with sorrow the death of the splendid young man their son and brother. Irvin Davis lived here but a little more than a year after the family came going from here to California where he was employed as a pumper in the oil fields. He was born at Kansas City, Kansas, August 1, 1889. He was called to the service from Coalinga, Calif., Nov. 3, 1917 and was sent to Camp Lewis, Wash. He was first assigned to the Co. I of the 361st Infantry. Upon being transferred to Camp Greene, S.D., he was placed in Co. E., Machine Gun Co., of the same regiment, and left Camp Mills, Long Island for overseas May 2nd of this year. Numerous letters have been received from Irvin since his arrival "over there," the last one so far received bearing the date of July 22. In this letter he speaks of having learned that his younger brother, Fred, who is a member of the 315th Engineers, 91st Division, was but a mile from where he was located and that he was going to endeavor to find him "as soon as this excitement is over." Other covert references have led the family to suspect that his company had been, or was soon to be in the front line. Nevertheless, the news of his death came as a great shock to his family and friends. his is the first death to be recorded from Burlingame in the great straggle across the water. The deceased is survived by his parents, four sisters and four brothers: Henry, of Oil Fields, California, Bertha, of Rossville, Mrs. E.E. Vorhies, of Rossville; Charlie, of Coalinga, California; Fred, in services overseas; Nettie Ruth and Clyde, of this place. Irvin was a young man who had always been exceedingly thoughtful of his mother. Among the mementoes she cherishes is a poppy blossom which came in a letter from France - the only gift it was possible to send at the time of her birthday. By a strange coincidence Mrs. Davis received a long letter from another mother with a son in France the day she received the notice of her son's death. This lady, though a stranger, was Mrs. G.W. DeForest of Laramie, Wyoming, the mother of Ernest DeForest, who was a pal of Irvin Davis, a fact she had but recently learned in a letter from Ernest. Had this lady known of the death of the Kansas lad, she could not have written a more comforting message than that contained in this letter from one mother to another. Burlingame's flag, in the public square, floated at half mast last week, in honor of Irvin E. Davis, whose name is enrolled on Liberty's Honor Roll. - Burlingame Enterprise [Reprinted in The Rossville Reporter, Thursday, September 12, 1918] | |
| 4990 |  | Obituary- Davis, James B. J. B. Davis Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Parker Mortuary for J. B. (James) Davis, 96, Silver Lake, who died Wednesday, July 29, 1970, at his home after a long illness. Davis was a former Shawnee County commissioner. He was a member of the Silver Lake Township board for 32 years and served many years on the Silver Lake school board. He was born Jan. 9, 1874, at West Liberty, Ky. He had live in Silver Lake 70 years. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church; Lake Lodge No.50, AF&AM; Scottish Rite bodies and Arab Shrine of Topeka, and Loyal Chapter NO. 176, Order of the Eastern Star. He was married to Nannie Pendelton in 1900 at West Liberty, Ky. Survivors besides his widow, include two brothers, Denny M. Davis and Henry H. Davis, both of Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 4991 |  | Obituary- Davis, James M. James M. Davis James M. Davis, 89, Rossville, died Saturday, April 7, 2001. At a Topeka hospital. He was born January 27, 1912, in Rossville, the son of Denny and Grace Alexander Davis. He grew up in the Rossville community where he lived all of his life. He was a farmer and raised livestock before he retired. He was a member of the Farmers Union Co-op at St. Marys. On December 13, 1953, he married Alouise Pekarek Smith in Oskaloosa. She died November 11, 2000. Surviving him are two sisters, Gladys W. Ryan, Rossville, and Eva L. Graves, Topeka; several nieces and a nephew. He will lie in state from 2:00 until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. His service will be at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon; burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. James M. Davis ROSSVILLE -- James M. Davis, 89, Rossville, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at a Topeka hospital. He was born Jan. 27, 1912, in Rossville, to Denny and Grace Alexander Davis, and he spent his life in the Rossville community. He was a farmer and stockman before he retired. He was a member of the Farmers Union Cooperative in St. Marys. He married Alouise Pekarek Smith on Dec. 13, 1953, in Oskaloosa. She died Nov. 11, 2000. Survivors include two sisters, Gladys W. Ryan, Rossville, and Eva L. Graves, Topeka. Services will be a 2 p.m. Wednesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Davis will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4992 |  | Obituary- Davis, John D. JOHN DAVIS KILLED WHEN HIS CAR AND BUS CRASH ________ John David Davis, 81, of Silver Lake, was killed late Friday afternoon, June 16, 1944, when the car he was driving and a Santa Fe bus collided. The car was demolished and Davis was thrown onto the side of the highway. Mr. Davis lived on a farm two miles north of Silver Lake and had been a resident of the community for many years. He was born September 22, 1862, at Linwood, Kansas, where he lived until he was fourteen years old. He later resided for a time in Oklahoma, Texas, and in the West. He had been farming in the Silver Lake community for twenty-nine years. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Teresa Davis, of the home, one stepdaughter, Mrs. Floyd Landis, Topeka; one son, Pearly Davis, Emporia; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3:00 o’clock Monday afternoon in Peebler’s Chapel in North Topeka. Burial was in Silver Lake cemetery. | |
| 4993 |  | Obituary- Davis, John P. 1 John P. Davis ROSSVILLE -- John P. Davis, 83, Rossville, died Thursday, Sept.12, 1996, at a Topeka nursing home. Mr. Davis farmed and raised livestock for more than 50 years before he retired. He worked in farming through the age of plowing with draft horses to riding in large, air-conditioned tractors. He was born May 5, 1913, southwest of Rossville, the son of Denny M. and Grace Alexander Davis. He was reared at Rossville and was graduated from Rossville High School. Mr. Davis was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He was a past member of the board of directors and president of the board of St. Marys Farmers Union Co-op. He was married to Ethyl M. Gerberick on Nov. 13, 1952, at Oskaloosa. She preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Fred H. Davis, Harrisonville, Mo., and Clarence Gerberick, Bath, Maine; two sisters, Gladys Ryan, Rossville, and Eva Graves, Topeka; a brother, James Davis, Rossville; three grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Davis will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Presbyterian Church or to the American Heart Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4994 |  | Obituary- Davis, John P. 2 John P. Davis John P. Davis, 83, Rossville, died Thursday, September 12, 1996, at a Topeka nursing home. He was born May 5, 1913, southwest of Rossville, the son of Denny M. and Grace Alexander Davis. He lived in the Rossville community all of his life, and graduated from Rossville High School. He was a farmer and livestock breeder for over 50 years, until he retired. He was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He was a past member of the Board of Directors and past President of the Board of the St. Marys Farmers Union Cooperative. He was married to Ethyl M. Gerberick on November 13, 1952, at Oskaloosa. She preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Fred H. Davis, Harrisonville, MO, Clarence Gerberick, Bath, ME; two sisters, Gladys Ryan, Rossville, Eva Graves, Topeka; one brother, James Davis, Rossville; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Stoffel, Arkansas; three grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Services were Monday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or to the American Heart Association and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. | |
| 4995 |  | Obituary- Davis, Joseph 1 Joseph Wells Davis ST. MARYS - Joseph Wells Davis passed away at his home Wednesday, October 28, 2009. He was born September 13, 1921 at Rossville, the son of Marion and Josephine Wells Davis. Mr. Davis was a farmer in the Topeka area for 36 years and raised Registered Angus Cattle. In recent years he farmed in the St. Marys area. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Stanley A. Davis, Francis Davis and his ½ brother Ted Davis. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Helen Thompson. On July 30, 1949 he was united in marriage to Ruth Elizabeth Reser. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his seven children, Josephine Davis, Dianne (Bud) Park, Bill (Marsha) Davis, Debbie (Mike) Bond, David Davis, Brenda Parsons and Melinda Fidler; a sister Linda Korcal; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 30, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Davis will lie in state after 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joseph Davis Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 4996 |  | Obituary- Davis, Joseph 2 Joseph Wells Davis Joseph Wells Davis passed away at his home Oct. 28, 2009. He was born Sept. 13, 1921 at Rossville, the son of Marion and Josephine Wells Davis. Mr. Davis was a farmer in the Topeka area for 36 years and raised registered Angus cattle. In recent years he farmed in the St. Marys area. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Stanley A. Davis, Francis Davis and his half brother Ted Davis. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Helen Thompson. On July 30, 1949 he was united in marriage to Ruth Elizabeth Reser. She survives of the home. He is also survived by his seven children and their spouses, Josephine Davis, Dianne and Bud Park, Bill and Marsha Davis, Debbie and Mike Bond, David Davis, Brenda Parsons and Melinda Fidler; a sister, Linda Korcal; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 30 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joseph Davis Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 4997 |  | Obituary- Davis, Josephine JOSEPHINE DAVIS Josephine Wells Davis, was born December 22, 1899, died July 15, 1936, age 36 years, 6 months and 23 days. She leaves to mourn her going her husband and six children, Marion Elkins, of Topeka, Kansas, and Francis, Joe, Amos, Helen and Linda Davis; also her father, Henry Wells, and five brothers and five sisters, as follows: Mrs. Nannie Cottle, Mrs. Alice Carter, Mrs. Lucy Elam, Miss Edna Wells, Mrs. Kathleen Allen, W. H. Wells, Boone Wells, Ray Wells, Edgar Wells and Warren Wells. Her request was to sing at the funeral “In the Sweet Bye and Bye,” “Shall We Gather at the River,” and “Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown.” She left a bright testimony and her life was lived for Christ. We cannot see her on earth again, but have the blessed assurance that we will meet her in heaven. Her request for the scripture reading was II Timothy 4:7, 8, as follows: “I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” -- West Liberty, Ky. Press. The deceased lady was the wife of Marion Davis, formerly of this community. | |
| 4998 |  | Obituary- Davis, Lillian Mrs. Lillian Davis Mrs. Lillian Davis, 96, Topeka, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1991, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs Davis taught briefly in schools north of St. Mary and Silver Lake. She was born July 6, 1894, near Rossville, the daughter of Benjamin and Lilla May Siegle Ford. She lived in Topeka since 1917. Mrs. Davis was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a former member of a Home Demonstration Unit. She was married to Walter William Davis July 12, 1917, in Westmoreland. He died in August 1969. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Sailors, Topeka; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 817 Harrison, 66612. | |
| 4999 |  | Obituary- Davis, Lori Lori Jean Davis HARVEYVILLE -- Lori Jean Davis, 46, Harveyville, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at her home. She was the daughter of Charles (Ed) Thompson and Estelle Banks. Lori attended Rossville High School and was currently employed with American Lawn & Leisure. She was married to David Davis in July 1994. He survives of the home. Lori was preceded in death by an infant daughter Janelle on January 27, 1984. She is survived by a son Dustin Jones of Topeka; her father and stepmother Ed and Jeannine Thompson, Dover; her mother Estelle Banks, Topeka; brothers Bernie Thompson, Topeka, and Doug (Jenny) Crow, Emporia; sisters Tangie Thompson, Perry; Donola (Doug) Fairbanks, Delia, Debra (Aaron) Sebring, Burlingame, and Denise (Tim) Hersh, Topeka; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Graveside funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Rossville Cemetery. Lori will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contribution may be given to TARC and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5000 |  | Obituary- Davis, Louise 1 Louise Ronsse Davis ROSSVILLE -- Louise Ronsse Davis, 69, Route 1, Rossville, died Sunday, March 13, 1994, at her home. She was born Feb. 22, 1925, in St. Marys, the daughter of Mathias and Rosalie Baumchen Floersch, and spent her life in the St. Marys and Rossville communities. She was an optometric assistant and had worked for Dr. John Hammerli in Topeka and St. Marys. She worked for Dr. Verne Claussen in St. Marys from 1972 until 1990 when she retired. She attended Rock Grade School and was graduated from St. Marys High School in 1943. She attended Mount St. Scholastica College in Atchison and had taught at Rock School, Adrian School and Sandy Hook School, all near St. Marys. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Parent-Teacher Association, both in St. Marys. She had been a member and an officer of the Shawnee County Optometric Assistants Association. She was married to Frank R. Ronsse Aug. 13, 1946. He died March 9, 1957. She was married to Francis E. Davis Sept. 23, 1982. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, Frank Ronsse, Ketchum, Okla., Peter Ronsse, Marquette, Kan., and Dennis Ronsse, Anchorage, Alaska; two daughters, Judith Ann Pryor, Lees Summit, Mo., and Marian Sweany, St. Marys; two stepdaughters, Sharon Pierce, Wittmann, Ariz., and Candice Davis, Purdy, Mo.; three brothers, Eugene Floersch, St. Marys, Mathias Floersch, Ottawa, and Joseph Floersch, Delia; three sisters, Rose Marie McCoy, Alma, Marguerite Glick, St. Marys, and Regina Stork, Davenport, Iowa; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Davis will lie in state after noon today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville or to Midland Hospice in Topeka. |
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