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| 4951 |  | Obituary- Darting, Jeffrey Jeffrey D. Darting Jeffrey Darrell Darting, 27, Topeka, died Sunday, August 29, 1993, a few hours after he was admitted to a Topeka hos¬pital. Topeka police said Mr. Dart¬ing had been stabbed and that a suspect is in custody. Mr. Darting worked for Joe Conroy Construction and part time for Sunshine Salvage in Topeka. He was born June 26, 1966, in Topeka, the son of Gerry and Judy Cowan Darting. He grew up and attended school in Sil¬ver Lake, and was graduated from Highland Park High School in 1985. He attended one semester at Washburn University and Kaw Area Vocational-Technical School, both in Topeka. He was married to Kandy Yates May 1, 1988, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Krystina Darting, at home; his mother, Judy Darting, Silver Lake; his father, Gerry Darting, Topeka; two sisters, Sarah Darting and Jennifer Darting, both of Silver Lake; and a grandmother, Wauneta Darting, Emmett. Mr. Darting donated some of his organs for medical designa¬tion. Service was at 9 a.m. Thurs¬day at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Founda¬tion, 3500 W. 10th, Topeka 66604. Individual donations of blood may be made to Topeka Blood Bank, Inc., 800 Lane, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 4952 |  | Obituary- Darting, Jeffrey 1 Jeffrey D. Darting Jeffrey Darrell Darting, 27, Topeka, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1993, a few hours after he was admitted to a To¬peka hospital. Topeka police said Mr. Darting had been stabbed and that a suspect is in custody. Mr. Darting worked for Joe Conroy Construction and part time for Sun¬shine Salvage in Topeka. He was born June 26, 1966, in To¬peka, the son of Gerry and Judy Cowan Darting. He grew up and at-tended school in Silver Lake, and was graduated from Highland Park High School in 1985. He attended one semester at Washburn University and Kaw Area Vocational-Technical School, both in Topeka. He was married to Kandy Yates May 1, 1988, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Krystina Darting, at home; his moth¬er, Judy Darting, Silver Lake; his fa-ther, Gerry Darting, Topeka; two sis¬ters, Sarah Darting and Jennifer Darting, both of Silver Lake; and a grandmother, Wauneta Darting, Emmett. Mr. Darting donated some of his organs for medical designation. Services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Buri¬al will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Darting will lie in state after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation, 3500 W. 10th, 66604. Individual dona¬tions of blood may be made to Tope¬ka Blood Bank Inc., 800 Lane, 66606. | |
| 4953 |  | Obituary- Darting, Judith Judith Dianne Cowan Darting Judith Dianne Cowan Darting 73, Rossville passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her home in Rossville. She was born July 24, 1946, the daughter of Reece and Virgie Hoffman Cowan at Ft. Lewis, Washington, Judy was the daughter of a career Army man and had lived in many cities across the US and overseas. In the early '60s, her father retired, and they moved to Topeka. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964. Judy attended Washburn University. Judy worked as an administrative assistant for the State of Kansas for many years. She lived in the Silver Lake and Rossville communities. Judy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Silver Lake. She enjoyed reading and was a member of the Rossville Library Book Club. She loved her family and her dogs. Judith Cowan and Gerry Darting were united in marriage in Topeka. They were married 23 years and divorced, but remained friends and neighbors, he survives in Rossville. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jack Cowan, and her son, Jeffrey Darnell Darting. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Lee Darting and Sarah Anne (Bryant) Presley, all of Rossville; six grandchildren. Memorial services were Monday, July 6, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Silver Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Lake First Baptist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 4954 |  | Obituary- Darting, Maude 1 M. Lenora Darting Maude Lenora Darting, 77, Rossville, died Thursday, April 6, 2000, at her home in Rossville. She had cancer. She was born October 4, 1922, in Soldier, the daughter of Raymond and Griffie “Adams” Andrick. Mrs. Darting was reared in Emmett and graduated from Soldier High School. She retired from McCall Pattern Company in Manhattan in 1984. Quilting became a hobby she shared with all her children, grandchildren, many friends and relatives. She made the Rossville United Methodist Church quilt for nearly 15 years. On June3, 1943, she married Alex Darting in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, Ken Darting, Silver Lake, Den Darting, Baldwin, and Steve Darting, Topeka; three sisters, Wauneta Darting, Emmett, Dorothy Redmon, Topeka, and Genevieve Jacobson, Rossville; one brother, John Andrick, Maple Hill; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Jean, in 1957. The family received friends Friday evening at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Her service was at 9 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmie Lillard Post #31 Auxiliary of the American Legion, Rossville 66533. | |
| 4955 |  | Obituary- Darting, Maude 2 Maude Darting ROSSVILLE — Maude Lenora Darting, 77, Rossville, died Thursday, April 6, 2000, at her home. She had cancer. Mrs. Darting retired from the McCall Pattern Co. in Manhattan in 1984. She was born Oct. 4, 1922, in Soldier, the daughter of Raymond and Griffie “Adams” Andrick. She was raised in Emmett and graduated from Soldier High School. Mrs. Darting was an avid quilter and made the annual guilt for Rossville Methodist Church for nearly 15 years. She married Alex Darting on June 3, 1943, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, Ken Darting, Silver Lake, Den Darting, Baldwin City, and Steve Darting, Topeka; three sisters, Wuaneta [sic Wauneta] Darting, Emmett, Dorothy Redmon, Topeka, and Genevieve Jacobson, Rossville; a brother, John Andrick, Maple Hill; and seven grandchildren. A daughter, Donna Jean, died in 1957. Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Darting will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville American Legion Auxiliary, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 4956 |  | Obituary- Darting, Roy Roy Austin Darting ROSSVILLE- Roy Austin Darting, 64 passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at his home in rural Rossville. He was born June 9, 1946 at Holton the son of Cleafes A. and Z. Wauneta Andrick Darting. Roy grew up in the Emmett community and graduated from Emmett High School in 1964. He served in the Army National Guard and was called to active duty during the Vietnam War. He had lived in the Emmett community before moving to rural Rossville in December 2007. Roy was a truck driver for Frito Lay and had driven for them the past 25 years before he took a medical leave in 2008. He had earned an award for driving Two Million Miles. He had worked for Hunt Transportation as an owner operator and had driven for Rezac Live¬stock Company. Roy was a cattleman and rancher. He was a member of the Emmett United Methodist Church and also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleafes. On June 11, 1971 Roy was united in marriage to Nancy K. Perry at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Z. Wauneta Darting, Emmett; three daughters, Kelli (J.D.) Kenney, Rossville, Beth (Chris) Reiners, Maple Hill and Megan (Jeff) Richardson, Wichita; two sisters, Betty Darting, Lawrence and Wilma Rojas, Rossville; a brother Gerry Darting, Rossville; six grandchildren, Jimmy, Parker, Madelyn, Cassie, Alexis and Mason. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 28, 2010 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Ross¬ville Cemetery. Mr. Darting will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Keith Worthington ALS Chapter or Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuenralhome.com. | |
| 4957 |  | Obituary- Darting, Z. Wauneta 1 Z. Wauneta Darting EMMETT--Z. Wauneta Darting, 93, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 4, 1920 at rural Soldier, the daughter of Raymond and Griffie Adams Andrick. Mrs. Darting grew up in the rural Delia area and graduated from Soldier High School in 1940 with a Normal Training Certificate. She earned two degrees while teaching, going to night school and summer school at Washburn University. Mrs. Darting taught 19 years in one-room rural schools in Jackson County and 21 years as a first grade teacher in Shawnee County. She was a member of the Emmett United Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma and also the Jolly Workers Club in Emmett. She was united in marriage to Cleafes A Darting on June 14, 1941. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1966. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three infant siblings, a sister, Lenora Darting, her son, Roy A. Darting, on June 23, 2010, and two grandchildren, Jeffery Darting in 1993 and Lucas Rojas in 2001. Survivors include a son, Gerry R. Darting, Rossville; two daughters, Betty J. Darting, Emmett, and Wilma W. Rojas, Rossville; a brother, John Andrick, Rossville; two sisters, Genevieve Jacobson, Rossville, and Dorothy Redmon, Topeka; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Darting will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 4958 |  | Obituary- Darting, Z. Wauneta 2 Z. Wauneta Darting Z. Wauneta Darting, 93, Emmett, passed away Aug. 23, 2013, at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Aug. 4, 1920, at rural Soldier, the daughter of Ray¬mond and Griffie Adams Andrick. Mrs. Darting grew up in the rural Delia area and graduated from Soldier High School in 1940 with a normal training certificate. She earned two degrees while teaching, going to night school and summer school at Washburn Univer-sity. Mrs. Darting taught 19 years in one-room rural schools in Jackson County and 21 years as a first-grade teacher in Shawnee County. She was a member of the Emmett United Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma and also the Jolly Workers Club in Emmett. She was united in marriage to Cleafes A. Darting on June 14, 1941. He preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1966. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three infant siblings, a sister, Lenora Darting, her son, Roy A. Darting, on June 23, 2010, and two grandchildren, Jeffery Darting in 1993 and Lucas Rojas in 2001. Survivors include a son, Gerry R. Darting of Rossville; two daughters, Betty J. Darting of Emmett and Wilma W. Rojas of Rossville; a brother, John Andrick of Rossville; two sisters, Genevieve Jacobson of Rossville and Dorothy Redmon of Topeka; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Aug. 29 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 4959 |  | Obituary- Darting, Z. Wauneta 3 Z. WAUNETA DARTING Z. Wauneta Dart¬ing, 93, passed away Friday, Au¬gust 23, 2013 at the Ross¬ville Healthcare and Rehabilita¬tion Center. She was born August 4, 1920 at rural Soldier, the daughter of Ray¬mond and Griffie Adams Andrick. Mrs. Darting grew up in the rural Delia area and graduated from Soldier High School in 1940 with a Normal Training Certificate. She earned two degrees while teaching, going to night school and summer school at Washburn University. Mrs. Darting taught 19 years in one room rural schools in Jack¬son County and 21 years as a first grade teacher in Shawnee County. She was a member of the Em¬mett United Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma and also the Jolly Workers Club in Emmett. She was united in marriage to Cleafes A Darting on June 14, 1941. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1966. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three infant siblings, a sister, Lenora Darting, her son, Roy A. Darting, on June 23, 2010, and two grandchildren, Jeffery Darting in 1993 and Lucas Ro¬jas in 2001.Survivors include a son, Gerry R. Darting, Rossville; two daughters, Betty J. Darting, Emmett and Wilma W. Rojas, Rossville; a brother, John Andrick, Rossville; two sisters, Genevieve Jacobson, Rossville and Dorothy Redmon, Topeka; 7 grandchil¬dren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Darting will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00. Me¬morial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 4960 |  | Obituary- Daugherty, Darwin Darwin Lucien Daugherty HORTON — Darwin Lucien Daugherty, 57, Horton, was found dead Sunday, Nov. 28, 1993, at his home. Mr. Daugherty worked several years for Santa Fe Railway in Topeka, then moved to Portland, Ore., in the late 1970s where he was a janitor in public schools. He return¬ed to live in Holton a year, then in Horton the past two years where he was a volunteer at Tri-County Nursing Home. He was born April 15, 1936, in Delia, the son of Milton Harry and Leafy May Keller Daugherty. He grew up in the Mayetta community and was graduated in 1954 from Mayetta High School. Mr. Daugherty was a member of Horton United Methodist Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges in Topeka and Portland. He was married to Martha Dye in 1954 in Holton. They later were divorced. Survivors include two sons, Tony Lee Daugherty, Hutchinson, and Michael J. Daugherty, Los Angeles; a sister, Gwyn Hinman, Denison; a brother, Leon Daugherty, Mayetta; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednes¬day in Mercer Funeral Home in Hol¬ton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Darwin Daugherty Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time by the family and left with Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, 66436. | |
| 4961 |  | Obituary- Daugherty, Lucien Daugherty Services were at 1 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home for Lucien Daugherty, 75, Holton. He died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1993, at a Holton hospital. Mr. Daugherty was a dairy worker in Denver until he retired. He received a Bronze Star as a technical sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II where he fought in battles in the European and African theaters. He was born Nov. 22, 1918, in Mayetta, the son of Oran and Lucy Wichewah Daugherty. He was graduated from high school in Oklahoma. He moved from Denver to Mayetta after he retired and lived there for six years before he moved to Holton four years ago. Mr. Daugherty was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe. Survivors include a sister, Orena Baker, Albuquerque, N.M.; and a brother, Milton Daugherty, Mayetta. Mr. Daugherty was cremated following services. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holton Cemetery Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 4962 |  | Obituary- Daugherty, Milton Milton H. Daugherty MAYETTA — Milton H. Daugherty, 82, Mayetta, died Friday, June 14, 1996, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Daugherty was a farmer and stock¬man in the Mayetta area. He was born Sept. 28, 1913, at Mayetta, the son of Oran and Lucy Wich-e-wah Daugherty. He was a lifelong resident of the Mayetta area. Mr. Daugherty was a member of the Catholic church and Prairie Band of the Potawatomi Tribe. He was married to Leafy Keller on July 31, 1935, at Westmoreland. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Leon Daugherty, Mayetta; a daughter, Gwyn Hinman, Whiting; a sister, Orena Baker, Albuquerque, N.M.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Daugherty was preceded in death by two sons, Darwin Daugherty and Oran Daugherty, and a daughter, Barbara Lou Daugherty. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Cre¬mation will follow the services. Mr. Daugherty will lie in state after noon today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Potawatomi Methodist Church and sent in care of the Denison State Bank at Holton, or the funeral home. | |
| 4963 |  | Obituary- David, Gladys Mrs. J.C. David Dies at Home Mrs. Gladys Fay Zinn David, 72, Silver Lake, died at her home Tuesday night after a long illness. She was born September 3, 1890, in Shawnee County and lived in this area most of her life. Mrs. David was a mem¬ber of the Silver Lake Methodist Church, the Eas¬tern Star and Home Dem¬onstration Unit. She is survived by her widower, J.C. David; a daughter, Mrs. J.R. McCracken, Topeka; four sons, John of Topeka, Floyd of Santa Maria, Calif.; Clayton of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Maynard of Okla¬homa City; a sister, Mrs. Hale Fair of Topeka and eight grandchildren. | |
| 4964 |  | Obituary- Davidson, Lewis d.1793 LEWIS DAVIDSON, eldest child of William Davidson Jr and wife Hannah (--) Davidson. Born 1712, Maryland died Nov. 16, 1793, Fayette County, Pa. The following transfers of land were made to and from Lewis Davidson: In 1731 with his mother and sisters located in Sussex County, Del. In 1753, with his sisters Mary, Sarah and her husband John Arderly, sold to Jacob Warrington the 179 acres which their mother Hannah had surveyed, in 1731. In 1754 Lewis sold farm to Comfort Houston, Sussex County, Del. On 12th March, 1755 Lewis bought a farm of Yeates Conwell. Elizabeth Titus, Ectrx. (Deed Book No. 9.) Between Lewis Davidson of Bedford County province of Pennsylvania (yoeman) and Isaac Draper (Cooper) County of Sussex on Delaware now in the possession of Boaz Manlove, seven acres house and orchard where said Lewis Davidson formerly dwelt, bought by Lewis Davidson absolute title of Jacob Stafford and Roseanns, his wife after the decease of Jacob Stafford 9th Feb., 1758. (Book L-No. 11). Lewis, had deeded to him, June 29, 1767 a tract of land situated on the east side of Monongahala River, in what is now Fayette County, Pa. The deed recorded at Greensburg Court House, Pa. Lewis Davidson ran the first ferry at Redstone (now Brownville) Fayette County, Pa. Lewis Davidson, b 1712, d Nov 16, 1793, Fayette County, Pa. buried Dunlap Cemetery, Married 1st ca 1746 Comfort, daughter of William Warrington and wife Comfort Tilney, b ca 1716, d circ, 1749 Sussex County, Del Children 2 sons: 1. William Davidson, m 1st Rosanna Hutchinson, 2nd Barbara McDole. 2. Lewis Davidson, m Nancy Todd. Lewis Davidson m 2nd prior to 1755, Elizabeth (Claypoole) Conwell (widow of Thomas Conwell) b in Sussex Co., Del d in Fayette County, Pa., in 1794, aged 7-? bur in Dunlap Creek Cem. Children 5: 1. Thomas Davidson m Mary Stokely 2. Hannah Davidson m James McMechen 3. Elizabeth Davidson m George James 4. Rachel Davidson m Samuel McKee 5. Jeremiah Davidson m Anne Alexander | |
| 4965 |  | Obituary- Davidson, Lewis d.1814 Lewis Davidson, 2nd son of Lewis Davidson and 1st wife Comfort Warrington, born about 1749, Sussex County, Del., where he lived until coming to Ft. Cumberland, Md., at which location he purchased land and spent the remainder of his life. Several years before his death he lost his sight. In 1814 he, three daughters and two grandsons had typhoid fever, all six passed away within days of one another. They were buried in the family graveyard on his farm. No inscriptions on the markers remain. Lewis Davidson, married about 1769, Nancy Todd, an orphan, born in England, reared and educated by a wealthy English lady, who brought her to the New World.(As claimed by family tradition.) Lewis and Nancy had 14 children. . CHILDREN: William b c 1770 Samuel b 1771 m Mary Drake Elizabeth b c 1773 d young Comfort Ann b Mar 18, 1774 m Richard Phillips Margaret b 1776 m Thomas Conwell Mary b Sept 25, 1778 m Lewis Davidson (cousin) Hannah b c 1781 m Jonathan Longshore Rosanna b 1783 m Robert Twigg Nancy b 1785 NFR Rebecca b c 1786 m John Twigg Sarah m Daniel Johnston Lewis m Mary Davis, Ann Davis John m Sarah Ann Jacobs Thomas b Aug 23, 1795 m Lydia Armstrong The above information was taken from the Davidson Genealogy by Elizabeth Davidson Harbaugh | |
| 4966 |  | 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. | |
| 4967 |  | 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. | |
| 4968 |  | 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. | |
| 4969 |  | 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. | |
| 4970 |  | 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. | |
| 4971 |  | 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. | |
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| 4973 |  | 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. | |
| 4974 |  | 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. | |
| 4975 |  | 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. | |
| 4976 |  | 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. | |
| 4977 |  | 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 | |
| 4978 |  | 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. | |
| 4979 |  | 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 | |
| 4980 |  | 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 | |
| 4981 |  | 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. | |
| 4982 |  | 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. | |
| 4983 |  | 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. | |
| 4984 |  | 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. | |
| 4985 |  | 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 | |
| 4986 |  | 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. | |
| 4987 |  | 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. | |
| 4988 |  | 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. | |
| 4989 |  | 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. | |
| 4990 |  | 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. | |
| 4991 |  | 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 | |
| 4992 |  | 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. | |
| 4993 |  | 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. | |
| 4994 |  | 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. | |
| 4995 |  | 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 | |
| 4996 |  | 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. | |
| 4997 |  | 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. | |
| 4998 |  | 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. | |
| 4999 |  | 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. | |
| 5000 |  | 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. |
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