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| 5001 |  | Obituary- Davis, Samantha Findagrave.com information | |
| 5002 |  | Obituary- Davis, Stanley Stanley A. Davis ST MARYS -- Stanley A. Davis, 80, of Bryan, Texas, formerly of Rossville and Willard, Kan., died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004. He was born Sept. 24, 1924, at Rossville, the son of Marion and Josephine Davis. He was reared in rural Liberty County, Ky., as a young child, and moved to rural Shawnee County, Kan., in 1936, and graduated from Rossville High School in 1943. He served in the Army during World War II from July 1943 until November 1945 in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, having landed on Normandy Beach. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, Rossville Massey Harris Implement Co. and Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. He retired in 1981 after 26 years of service at the VA. He married Dorothy Kovar on Jan. 31, 1947, in Topeka. He was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church. He was also a charter member and past commander of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, American Legion, at Rossville, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He lived in the Willard community until Dorothy died on June 17, 1990. He then moved to Rio Grande Valley in Mission, Texas. He married Viola Kovar Chervenka on Sept. 26, 1992, in Rogers, Texas. He and Viola lived in the Bit-O-Heaven RV Park in Donna, Texas, in the winter months and on the Chervenka family farm in Rogers, Texas, in the summer months. He was a member of the Ocker Brethren Church in Zabcikville, Texas. Surviving are his wife, Viola, of Bryan, Texas; two daughters, Carolyn Sage and husband, Tom, Topeka, and Beverly Lake and husband, Andrew, Loveland, Colo.; a stepson, Glen Chervenka and wife, Freda, of Bryan, Texas; two stepdaughters, Delores Haisler and husband, Walter, of Bryan, Texas, and Esther Luksa and husband, Marvin, of Alamo, Texas; two sisters, Helen Thompson, Rossville, and Linda Korcal, Bullhead City, Ariz.; two brothers, Joe Davis, St. Marys, and Francis Davis, Rossville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight step grandchildren, and 11 step great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today at Ocker Brethren Church, Zabcikville, Texas. Sheffield Funeral Home is in charge of Texas arrangements. Graveside services and burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rossville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Memorials may be made to the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, American Legion, and sent in care of the funeral chapel. Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5003 |  | Obituary- Davis, Viola VIOLA LYDIA KOVAR CHERVENKA DAVIS Viola passed away Oct. 1, 2009. She was born March 7, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Emma Kovar, Rossville. The Kovar Family later moved to Roger, Tex. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1939. On May 20, 1945, Viola married Woodrow Chervenka. Over the years they farmed in the Leedale, Tex., area. Viola was involved in 4-H as a leader in the Leedale Home Demonstration Club, and a member of the Ocker Brethren Church until she moved to Bryan, Tex., in 2004. She loved to dance, especially the Polka, and was once privileged to dance with Lawrence Welk. She loved to quilt, grow flowers and travel. She was preceded by her husband of 47 years, Woodrow Chervenka; husband Stanley Davis of 12 years; parents Frank and Emma Kovar; and brothers Raymond and Otis Kovar. Survivors include a son Woodrow (Freda) Chervenka; daughters Delores (Walter) Haisler and Ester (Marvin) Luksa; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several cousins in Kansas. | |
| 5004 |  | Obituary- Davis, Walter Walter W. Davis Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Walter William Davis, 77, 5501 W. 10th, who died Friday, August 15, 1969, at his home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. He was born Sept. 10, 1891, at Topeka. He was a retired salesman for Poehler Merchantile Co., Emporia. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Siloam Lodge No. 225, AF&AM, and the Scottish Rite Bodies, all at Topeka. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Davis, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Sailors, 5421 W. 10th; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Fund. | |
| 5005 |  | Obituary- Davis, Wesley Findagrave.com information | |
| 5006 |  | Obituary- Day, Andrew Andrew T. Day Airman First Class Andrew T. Day, 21, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Rossville. He was born December 20, 1995 at Topeka, the son of Timothy E. and Angela Renee Irwin Day. Andrew was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School. Andrew joined the United States Air Force in 2014 and was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita. He had been deployed to Qatar from May 23 until October 3, 2016. He was a very active student in high school; participating in Cross Country, Basketball, school plays, band, drumline, FCCLA and many more activities. He was currently attending WSU. Andrew accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He was a strong Christian. Andrew was a member of the First Baptist Church in Silver Lake, he was a youth group leader at both the First Baptist Church and the Rossville Christian Church. He enjoyed being a part of Vacation Bible School at both churches. He loved to listen to K-Love. Andrew touched many hearts without knowing it. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Kathleen Day, Harold Eugene Irwin and Margaret Ruckman. Survivors include his parents, Tim and Angel Day, Rossville; his brother, Tyler (Cheyanne) Day, stationed at Schofield Army Base, HI; his sister, Rachel Day, in Bootcamp at Lackland AFB, TX; a grandfather, Douglas Day, Kennewick, WA; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 10, 2017 at the First Baptist Church (north campus) at Silver Lake. Military graveside services were at the Rossville Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M, Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the church in Silver Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church Youth Group and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. To leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5007 |  | Obituary- Day, Calloway Cal Day Dead Calloway Day, 66 years old, who lived in the vicinity of Delia, died Thursday. His body was interred in the Rossville cemetery Saturday afternoon following a Masonic burial service under the auspices of Hesperian Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Rossville. | |
| 5008 |  | Obituary- Day, Francis GROVE TINKLINGS F.M. Day Francis Marion Day was born Jan. 21, 1860, at West Liberty, Kentucky and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ollie Bailey at Sil¬ver Lake, Kan., March 2, 1935, at the age of 75 years, 1 month and 9 days. He was married to Abbie Hutchin¬son in 1884, and to this union were born seven children [missing part] three children preceded him in death. In 1908 he married Sytha Bailey and brought his bride to Kan¬sas, where he lived the remainder of his life. Of this union he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mollie Lewis of Morehead, Kentucky, and three sons, Stonewall Bailey, Merle Bailey and Ollie Bailey, all of Silver Lake. Also to mourn his loss are three daughters, Mrs. Effie Bailey, Mrs. Lizzie Reedy and Mrs. Ellen Bailey of Silver Lake, and one son, R.B. Day of Topeka, two brothers James Day and Peter Day of Ash¬land, Kentucky; eighteen grandchild¬ren and one great grandson. He was a kind and loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by his family and a host of friends. Dear father, thou has left us Your face we’ll see no more, But hope to meet in Heaven On that Celestial shore. Funeral services were held Mon¬day afternoon at the Walnut Hill church. Burial was in the Walnut Hill cemetery. | |
| 5009 |  | Obituary- Day, Howard Howard Everett Day HOYT- Howard Everett Day, 69, of Hoyt, KS passed away January 24, 2014 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born January 20, 1945 in Topeka, KS, the son of Samuel H. and Carolyn J. (Brown) Day. He had a step-father, John Hainline, who he thought the world of. Howard graduated from Hoyt High School in 1963 and was a member of the Hoyt community since 1949. After graduation, Howard enlisted with the United States Marines and proudly served his country in Vietnam. He worked several production and construction jobs. He also worked as a farmhand for several local farmers. Howard worked for 11 years at Harrah’s Prairie Band Casino as a security officer. He was a member of the Hoyt United Methodist Church, Mayetta Masonic Lodge #393, Holton VFW Post #1367 and in 1978, he served one year in the Holton National Guard. Howard was a hard worker and loved to be around and help people. Howard married Joanne R. Lund on September 1, 1967 in Holton, KS. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Samuel Day of Topeka, KS; his daughters, Carol Eakin (Dennis) of Delia, KS, Amy Ross (Jason) and her children, Weston and Delaney of Hoyt, KS and Becky Macintosh (Rob) and her children Katelyn and Kurtis of Hoyt, KS; his sister, Margaret L. Pinick (Eldon) of Topeka, KS. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with full military honors will be in the Hoyt Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Holton VFW Post #1367 or Holton American Legion c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. vww.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 5010 |  | Obituary- Day, Irving OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS FATAL FOR DELIA BOY Irving Day, aged 13, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Calloway Day, of Delia, died Monday morning in a To¬peka hospital following an operation for appendicitis. The boy became ill Saturday morning and Dr. Miller was called. He advised the boy’s removal at once to a hospital and the opera¬tion was performed Saturday even¬ing at 7 o’clock. The funeral will not be held until tomorrow (Friday) morning at 11 o’clock to await the arrival of a sis¬ter of the dead boy from Idaho. Ser¬vices will be held in the Adrian U.B. church. The body will be brought to Rossville cemetery for burial. Beside the parents Irving is survived by four sisters - Mrs. Alva Nelson and Mrs. Cassie Reser, of To¬peka; Mrs. Emma Jones, of Paul, Idaho; Miss Hattie Day of the home address; two brothers — Elva Day of Topeka and Rufus Day of the home address. | |
| 5011 |  | Obituary- Day, James A. James Day Dead James Day, the 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Colivan Day living seven miles north of Delia passed away at the home of his parents last Thursday after suffering with pneumonia. The remains were buried in the Rossville cemetery after services by Reverend Wykert of the United Brethren Church. [From The St. Marys Star, March 11, 1909] | |
| 5012 |  | Obituary- Day, Jewell 1 Mrs. Jewell Day Mrs. Jewell L. Day, 71, 4813 Topeka Ave., died Monday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Jan. 10. She had been a patient in Topeka hospitals many times the past several years. She had previously undergone abdominal surgery and heart surgery. She was born July 22, 1906, at West Liberty, Ky., and lived in Kansas since 1910. She lived in the Berryton com¬munity several years ago and later at Harveyville before she moved to Tope¬ka. She was married to Howard Day May 11, 1963. He died April 8, 1972. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Humphrey, 5516 W. 24th, and Mrs. Regina Sue Terry, 708 Cambridge; two sons, Bobby Tschantz, Ogden, and Donald Tschantz, Topeka; two brothers, William Farley, Ross¬ville, and Lawrence Farley, Alta Vista; 19 grandchildren and four great-grand¬children. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5013 |  | Obituary- Day, Jewell 2 Jewell Day Mrs. Jewell L. Day, 71, 4813 Topeka Ave., died Monday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Jan. 10. She had been a patient in Topeka hospitals many times the past several years. She had previously undergone abdominal surgery and heart surgery. She was born July 22, 1906, at West Liberty, Ky., and lived in Kansas since 1610. She lived m the Berryton com¬munity several years ago and later at Harveyville before she moved to Tope¬ka. She was married to Howard Day May 11, 1963. He died April 8, 1972. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Humphrey, 5516 W. 24th, and Mrs. Regina Sue Terry, 708 Cambridge; two sons, Bobby Tschantz, Ogden, and Donald Tschantz, Topeka; two brothers, William Farley, Ross¬ville, and Lawrence Farley, Alta Vista; 19 grandchildren and four great-grand¬children. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. TUESDAY, JANUARY 17,1978 MRS. JEWELL DAY Mrs. Jewell L. Day, 71, Topeka, died Monday, January 16, 1978, in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted January 10. She had been a patient in Topeka hospitals many times the past several years. She had previously undergone abdominal surgery and heart surgery. She was born July 22, 1906, at West Liberty, Ky., and lived in Kansas since 1910. She lived in the Berryton community several years ago and later at Harveyville before she moved to Topeka. She was married to Howard Day May 11, 1963. He died April 8, 1972. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Humphrey and Mrs. Regina Sue Terry, Topeka; two sons, Bobby Tschantz, Ogden, and Donald Tschantz, Topeka; two brothers, William Farley, Rossville, and Lawrence Farley, Alta Vista; 19 grand-children and four great-grandchildren. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5014 |  | Obituary- Day, Joanne Joanne R. (Lund) Day HOYT- Joanne Rose Day, 70, of Hoyt, KS, passed away Saturday, January 27,2018 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born December 25,1947 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Walter J. “Jimmy” and Esther Frances (Gentile) Lund. Joanne graduated from Mayetta High School in 1965. She worked for the State of Kansas in the Vital Statistics Dept., she was a secretary for Boys Industrial School and a cashier at Harrah’s Prairie Band Casino. Joanne was also a babysitter. Joanne was a member of the Hoyt United Methodist Church and a member of O.E.S. in Hoyt. She married Howard Everett Day on September 1,1967 in Holton. He preceded her in death on January 24,2014. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a step-mother, Maxine Lund. Survivors include a son, Samuel Day of Topeka, KS; 3 daughters, Carol Eakin (Dennis) of Delia, KS, Becky Macintosh (Rob) of Hoyt, KS and Amy Ross (Jason) of Hoyt, KS; a step-sister, Neva Harris (Butch) of Topeka, KS; a step-brother, Leroy Galster of Holton, KS and 4 grandchildren, Weston & Delaney Ross and Katelyn and Kurtis Macintosh. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 5015 |  | Obituary- Day, Kathleen Kathleen Joanne Day Kathleen Joanne Day, 71, of Topeka, KS passed away from complications due to MS, on Saturday, October 13, 2012. She was born October 16, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Francis L. and Eileen (Tice) Brehm. In 1945, the family returned home to Topeka. Kathleen attended Topeka schools and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1958. She married Douglas R. Day in March of 1963. They later divorced. Kathleen graduated from nursing school as a LPN and worked at Stormont-Vail Medical Center in pedi¬atrics. During her time at Stormont, she obtained the level of LPN III. She retired in April of 1994 due to MS. Katheeln enjoyed reading, cross stitching, making Christmas stockings for all her children, grandchildren as well as many others. She was a member of the Topeka Bible Church for 50 years. She had been a resident of Plaza West Health Care since August of 2006. Her personal relationship with Jesus Christ was central in her life, and her family is comforted in knowing she is no longer struggling with her earthly body. Her strong faith had her actively involved in Bible study classes while at Plaza West, and she could always be heard listening to Christian radio. Kathleen is survived by her children, Tim Day (Angel), Rossville, Melissa Day and Christopher Day of Topeka; [missing number] grandchildren; and one brother, Philip Brehm, of Harrisburg, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Michael Day. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 19th at the Mount Hope Mausoleum Chapel, 4700; SW 17th, Topeka, KS 66604. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-tions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 NW Rochester Rd, Topeka, KS 66617. To leave a message for the family online, visit www.DoveCremation.com. | |
| 5016 |  | Obituary- Dayton, C. Ronald 1 C.RONALD DAYTON Memorial services will be at 7:30 this evening (Tuesday) at the Rossville United Methodist Church for Ronald C. Dayton, 48, formerly of Rossville, who died Friday, July 1, 1983, at his home in Placentia, Calif. Cremation is planned and inurnment is pending. Mr. Dayton was born August 11, 1934, in Pennsylvania, the son of Charles D. and Sophia Garretson Dayton. He moved to Topeka in 1945, and was graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. He was graduated from Washburn University in Topeka in 1959. Mr. Dayton was president of Unimetric Corp., Fullerton, Calif. He served three years in the Marine Corps. He was married to Donna Sederberg December 4, 1954, in California. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Cheryl Baldreas and Mrs. Laurel Steigerwald, both of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Pamela Meier, Ontario, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Brooks and Mrs. Kathy Kovar, both of Rossville; three brothers, John Dayton, Overland Park, Don Dayton, Wichita, and Rick Dayton, Topeka; and a grandson. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rossville United Methodist Church. | |
| 5017 |  | Obituary- Dayton, C. Ronald 2 C. Ronald Dayton ROSSVILLE — Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rossville United Methodist Church for C. Ronald Dayton, 48, Placentia, Calif., former¬ly of Topeka. He died Friday, July 1 at his home. Autopsy results are pending at Orange County Coroner's Office, Santo Ana, Calif. He was born Aug. 11, 1934, in Pennsylvania, the son of Charles D. and Sophia Garretson Dayton. He came to Topeka in 1945 and was graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. He later was graduated from Washburn University in Topeka in 1959. Mr. Dayton was president of Unimetric Corp., Fullerton, Calif. He served three years in the Marine Corps. He was married to Donna Sederberg Dec. 4, 1954, in California. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Cheryl Baldreas and Mrs. Laurel Steigerwald, both of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Pamela Meier, Ontario, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Brooks and Mrs. Kathy Kovar both of Rossville; three brothers, John Dayton, Overland Park, Dan Dayton Wichita, and Rick Dayton, Topeka; and a grandson. Cremation is planned and inurnment is pending. Melrose Abbey, Anaheim, Calif., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5018 |  | Obituary- Dayton, Charles 1 Charles G. Dayton Charles Gamaliel Dayton, 81, Tope¬ka, formerly of Rossville, died Thurs¬day, Dec. 3, 1992, at a Topeka nurs¬ing home. Mr. Dayton was a material control coordinator for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. from 1945 until he retired in 1973. He previously was a coal miner 17 years in Pennsylvania. He was born Oct. 22, 1911, in Buhl, Idaho, the son of Joseph S. Dayton Sr., and Almeda Viola Bitner Dayton. He lived 31 years in Rossville before moving to Topeka in October 1990. Mr. Dayton was a member of Tope¬ka Church of the Brethren, Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, in Silver Lake and Scottish Rite Bodies of Topeka. He was a past president of Goodyear Leisure Club and a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course. He was married to Sophia Garretson Sept. 23, 1933, in Cumberland, Md. She survives. A son, Charles Ronald Dayton, died in 1983. Other survivors include two daugh¬ters, Nancy L. Brooks, Topeka, and Judith Kathleen Kovar, Rossville; three sons, John Wade Dayton and Daniel Alan Dayton, both of Overland Park, and Richard Lee Dayton, Tope¬ka; a sister, Esther Meyers, Chambersburg, Pa.; a brother, Joseph S. Dayton Jr., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grand¬children. Mr. Dayton was cremated. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Topeka Church of the Brethren. Inurnment will be in Ross¬ville Cemetery. Lake Lodge No. 50, AFSAM, will conduct Masonic ser¬vices. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Church of the Brethren, 3205 N.W. Rochester Road, 66617; or Rossville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Rossville, 66533. Parker-Price Mortu¬ary was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5019 |  | Obituary- Dayton, Charles 2 Charles G. Dayton Charles Gamaliel Dayton, 81, Topeka, formerly of Rossville, died Thursday, December 3, 1992, at a Topeka nursing home. Mr. Dayton was a material control coordinator for Good¬year Tire and Rubber Company from 1945 until he retired in 1973. He previously was a coal miner 17 years in Pennsylvania. He was born October 22, 1911, in Buhl, Ida., the son of Joseph S. and Almeda Viola Bitner Dayton, Sr. He lived 31 years in Rossville before mov¬ing to Topeka in October 1990. Mr. Dayton was a member of Topeka Church of the Brethren, Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, in Silver Lake and Scottish Rite Bodies of Topeka. He was a past president of Goodyear Leisure Club and a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course. He was married to Sophia Garretson September 23, 1933, in Cumberland, Md. She sur¬vives. A son, Charles Ronald Dayton, died in 1983. Other survivors include two daughters, Nancy L. Brooks, Topeka, and Judith Kathleen Kovar, Rossville; three sons, John Wade Dayton and Daniel Alan Dayton, both of Overland Park, and Richard Lee Dayton, Topeka; a sister, Esther Mey¬ers, Chambersburg, Pa.; a brother, Joseph S. Dayton, Jr., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and eight great¬grandchildren. Mr. Dayton was cremated Inurnment was in Rossville Cemetery. Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, conducted Masonic services. Memorial services were 1:30 p.nr Monday December 7, in the Topeka Church of the Brethren.. Parker- Price Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Church of the Brethren, 3025 N.W. Rochester Road, 66617; or Rossville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Rossville 66533. | |
| 5020 |  | Obituary- Dayton, Linda Dr. Linda Leigh (Rezac) Dayton Dr. Linda Leigh (Rezac) Dayton, of Cypress, TX, died August 31,2017. She was 77 years old. Linda is survived by her husband, John Dayton of Cypress, TX; her children, Ellen and Michael Thompson of Cypress, TX, and James and Diana Dayton of Lenexa, KS; five grandchildren; and her sister and brother in-law, Virginia and David Foster of Rossville, KS. Linda was born June 5,1940, in Lawrence, KS, to James and Evelyn Rezac. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1958 and from Emporia State University in 1961. Linda taught at Highland Park High School in Topeka, KS, from 1961 to 1963 and Wenatchee (WA) High School in 1964. Linda earned an MS in counseling from Emporia State University in 1965. Linda married John W. Dayton in 1965. Linda was a counselor at Highland Park High School from 1965-1969. In 1970, Linda and John moved to Overland Park, KS. Linda worked at Johnson County Community College for 25 years, including 17 years as JCCC’s dean of student services. Linda earned an Ed.D in higher education administration from the University of Kansas in 1983. Linda finished her career at Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) from 1995-2006, serving as a counselor, associate vice president, vice president of finance and operations, and executive vice president. Linda was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her hard work, compassion, and drive. Visitation will be at 10 am, September 23, at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66207, with a memorial service following at 11 am. A graveside service is scheduled at 3 pm at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, KS 66533. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Linda’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Linda’s name to the JCCC Foundation, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210, or online at www. jccc.edu/FoundationOnline, or to the NWACC Foundation, One College Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712, or online at www. nwaccfoundation.org. | |
| 5021 |  | Obituary- Dayton, Sophia 1 Sophia Dayton Sophia Dayton, 92, died Thurs¬day, May 15, 2003, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Oct. 3, 1910, at Geistown, Pa., the daughter of George and Laura Griffith Garretson. Mrs. Dayton was a former member of the Amaryllis Chapter 321 O.E.S. of Rossville. She was a graduate of Menninger Bible Study and a member of the Rossville Literary Club. She attended the Topeka Church of the Brethren and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a former member of the Rossville Methodist Church. She married Charles G. Dayton, Sept. 23, 1933, in Cumberland, Md. He died on Dec. 3, 1992. She also was preceded in death by a son, C. Ronald Dayton, in 1983. Survivors include two daugh¬ters, Nancy L. Brooks, Topeka, J. Kathleen Kovar, Rossville; three sons, Richard L. Dayton, John W. Dayton, both of Bella Vista, Ark., and Daniel A. Dayton, Overland Park; a brother, Walter Garretson, Newcastle, Pa.; 15 grandchil¬dren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Topeka Church of the Brethren. Inter¬ment will be at Rossville Ceme-tery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Church of the Brethren, 3201 N.W. Roches¬ter Road, Topeka, 66617; or Ross¬ville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 586, Rossville, 66533. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5022 |  | Obituary- Dayton, Sophia 2 Sophia Dayton Sophia Dayton, 92, Topeka, died in the early morning hours of Thurs¬day, May 15, 2003, at a Topeka nurs¬ing home. She was born October 3, 1910, in Geistown, PA, the daughter of George and Laura Griffith Garretson. She was a former member of the Amaryllis Chapter 321 O.E.S. of Rossville, a graduate of Menninger Bible Study, and the Rossville Lit¬erary Club. She was a member of the Topeka Church of the Brethren and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a former mem¬ber of the Rossville United Method-ist Church. On September 23, 1933, she married Charles G. Dayton in Cumberland, MD. He died December 3, 1992. She was also preceded in death by a son, C. Ronald Dayton in 1983. Surviving her are two daughters, Nancy L. Brooks, Topeka, and J. Kathleen Kovar, Rossville; three sons, John W. Dayton and Richard L. Dayton, both of Bella Vista, AR, and Daniel A. Dayton, Overland Park; a brother, Walter Garretson, New Castle, PA; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. A memorial service was held at the Topeka Church of the Brethren at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment of cremains was in the Rossville Ceme¬tery. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Church of the Brethren, 3201 NW Rochester Road, Topeka 66617; or to the Rossville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 586, Rossville 66533. | |
| 5023 |  | Obituary- Dean, Alma Services are pending at Parker Mortuary for Mrs. Alma C. Dean, 95, Rossville, who died Wednesday evening in a Topeka hospital after an illness of several months. She was born Dec. 22, 1877, in Illinois, and had been a resident of Rossville most of her life. Her husband, Joseph Dean, died in 1932. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Thomas J. Dean, in 1956, and Joseph Dean, in 1971. Survivors include two sons, Delbert Dean, 2036 Colorado, and Charles Dean, Silver Lake; four daughters, Mrs. Lyda Berkey, Rossville, Mrs. Emma Waldrip, Hanford, Ca., Mrs. Kathryn Maddox, 940 N. Michigan, Topeka, and Mrs. Edna Bailey, Silver Lake; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Presbyterian Church. | |
| 5024 |  | Obituary- Dean, Charles 1 Charles ‘Tony’ Dean SILVER LAKE — Charles William "Tony” Dean, 84, Silver Lake, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998, at home. He was born Dec. 3, 1913, in Rossville, to Joseph and Alma Mitchell Dean. He was graduated from Rossville High School and worked for Santa Fe Railway. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a rural letter carrier out of the Silver Lake Post Office 41 years before he re¬tired. He spent most of his life in the Rossville and Silver Lake communities. He was a member of Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, and Silver Lake Post No. 160 , of the American Legion, both in Silver Lake, Goodyear Post No. 2187 of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Topeka, and the National Rural Letter Carriers Associa¬tion. He was a member of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma. He was married to Dorothy “Maxine” Olson Aug. 31, 1940. She died Feb. 8, 1970. He was married to Margaret I. Oleson Dec. 27, 1975, in Meriden. She survives. A son died in infancy. Other survivors include a son, Larry Dean, Silver Lake; a daughter, Carla Smith, Longford; stepdaughters, Sandra Williams, Hampton, Va., Joyce Hilger, Ozawkie, and Nancy Oleson, Topeka; four grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, will conduct grave¬side services at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Dean will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 Frazier Circle, 66606, or American Cancer Society, 1315 Arrowhead Road, 66604. | |
| 5025 |  | Obituary- Dean, Charles 2 Charles W. “Tony” Dean Charles William “Tony” Dean, 84, Silver Lake, died Saturday, August 1, 1998, at his home. He was born December 3, 1913, in Rossville, the son of Jo-seph and Alma Mitchell Dean, and had lived in the Rossville and Silver Lake communities ail of his life. He was graduated from Ross¬ville High School. Prior to World War II, he worked for die Santa Fe Railroad. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Dean was a rural letter carrier out of the Silver Lake Post Office for 41 years before he retired. He was a member of Lake Lodge #50, AF&AM, of Silver Lake; Good¬year Post #2187, Veterans of For¬eign Wars; Silver Lake American Legion Post #160; and the Nation¬al Rural Letter Carriers’ Associa¬tion. He was a member of the Cit¬izen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma. On August 3, 1940, he was married to Dorothy “Maxine” Ol¬son, who died February 8, 1970. He married Margaret I. Oleson December 27, 1975, at Meriden. She survives. Mr. Dean was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents, three brothers and four sisters. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Larry Dean, Silver Lake; one daughter, Carla Smith, Longford; three stepdaugh¬ters, Sandra Williams, Hampton, Va., Joyce Hilger, Ozawkie, and Nancy Oleson, Topeka; four grand¬children; three great-grandchil¬dren; and numerous stepgrandchildren. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. His service was at 10:00 (this morning) at the funeral home. Lake Lodge #50, AF&AM, conducted a Masonic graveside service in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka 66606-2800; or to the American Cancer Society, 1315 S.W. Arrow¬head Road, Topeka 66604. | |
| 5026 |  | Obituary- Dean, Joseph 1 Joseph Dean Service arrangements are pending at Parker Mortuary for Joseph H. Dean, 72, Rossville, who died Friday in a Topeka hospital. He was born Oct. 28, 1898, at Rossville where he spent most of his life. He was employed by Rossville Township as a heavy equipment operator before he retired. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Alma Dean, Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Lyda Berkey, Rossville, Mrs. Emma Waldrip, Hanford, Calif., Mrs. Kathryn Maddox, 940 N. Michigan, and Mrs. Edna Bailey, Silver Lake; and two brothers, Delbert Dean, 2036 Colorado, and Charles Dean, Silver Lake. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5027 |  | Obituary- Dean, Joseph 2 Joseph H. Dean ROSSVILLE - Joseph H. Dean, 72, Rossville, died early today in a Topeka hospital after a short illness. He was born Oct. 28, 1898, at Rossville, where he had lived all his life. He was retired heavy equipment operator for Rossville Township. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post at Rossville. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Alma Dean, Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Lyda Berkey, Rossville. Mrs. Emma Waldrip, Hanford, Calif., Mrs. Kathryn Maddox, 940 Michigan, Topeka, and Mrs. Edna Bailey, Silver Lake; and two brothers, Del-bert Dean, 2036 Colorado, To¬peka, and Charles Dean, Sil¬ver Lake. Funeral arrangements are pending at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5028 |  | Obituary- Dean, Thomas THOMAS J. DEAN Thomas J. Dean, 60, died Sunday afternoon at his farm home a mile south of Rossville. He was born July 3, 1896, near Rossville and was a lifelong resident of this community. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Hesperian Lodge No. III, A.F. & A.M. of Rossville. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alma Dean of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Maddox, Topeka, and Mrs. Edna Bailey of Grove, Mrs. Emma Waldrip of Lemoore, Calif., and Mrs. Lyda Berkey of Rossville; and three brothers, Delbert and Charles Dean, both of Topeka, and Joe Dean of the home. Funeral services were at 2 pm today at the Rossville Presbyterian church, with burial in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5029 |  | Obituary- Dearborn, Grace Mrs. Grace Dearborn Word was received by relatives in Silver Lake of the death of Mrs. Grace Ricketts Dearborn in Loma Linda, California, May 31. Mrs. Dearborn grew up on a farm west of Grove. She was married to George Dearborn March 20, 1902. They lived in the Silver Lake community many years. She had been con¬fined to her room for a year with a heart condition. She is survived by her husband, George Dearborn, two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Stuart and Mrs. Frankie Guthrie; and one granddau¬ghter, Miss Joy Stuart. Funeral services were in Loma Linda Monday, June [missing rest] | |
| 5030 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Elizabeth DEATH CLAIMS MRS. DEBACKER Mrs. Elizabeth DeBacker, 76, a res¬ident of this township, Sandy Hook and Kaw township from 1880 until 1914, passed away March 14, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Cowan, at Roseville, the victim of a bronchial condition. She was the scion of an old S.M.; family, the daughter of John and Mary Fisher, who came from Penn¬sylvania in 1880 to reside on a farm along the old Golden Belt road, west of St. Marys. She was born in the Quaker state at Williamsport, on April 11, 1873. At the Immaculate Conception church in 1894 she was wedded to Hermes DeBacker who preceded her in death by several decades. To this union six children were born and five survive. Jeannette died in 1920. Mrs. DeBacker moved with her family to Delia in 1914. The five children surviving are George DeBacker of Delia, Francis De¬Backer of Topeka, state secretary of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus; Mrs. Lloyd Cowan of Rossville; Mrs. Edna Hartley and Mrs. Virginia Bailey of Topeka. A sister also survives, Mrs. George Ronnau of Topeka, together with four brothers: John F. Fischer of Wood River, Nebraska; Will Fischer, George Fischer and Harry Fischer of Los Angeles. There are seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A requiem Mass was sung by Fa¬ther Berens in the Catholic church here Thursday morning. Interment was in Mt Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers, including four grandsons, were Kenneth Cowan, Har¬old Heath, George DeBacker Jr. and Gerald DeBacker, Paul Hoizmeister and Robert Entsminger. —St. Marys Star. | |
| 5031 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Francis 1 FRANCIS DeBACKER Francis Hermes “Fritz” DeBacker, 82, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 19, 1986, at a Salina hospital. Mr. DeBacker was a rate clerk for Santa Fe Railway 47 years. He retired in 1969. He was born May 6, 1903, at St. Marys, the son of Hermes and Elizabeth Fischer DeBacker. He lived in St. Marys before he moved to Topeka in 1922. Mr. DeBacker was a member of the Catholic Church of the Assumption and an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 534, which he joined in May 1928. He served in many Knights of Columbus offices including state secretary of the Fourth Degree eight years. He also was a member of James W. Gibbons Assembly of the Fourth Degree and had served as an honor guard for Francis Cardinal Spellman. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and served as librarian 45 years. He also was a member of PACE at Hayden High School and was a member of Santa Fe Old Timers Club and Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks Local No. 427. Mr. DeBacker was active in the Democratic Party and was a Democratic precinct com¬mitteeman many years. He was a former member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society. He was married to Mary L. Halloran June 23, 1926, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Edna Hartley, Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic Church of the Assumption. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Rosary was recited Friday by the Legion of Mary at 3 p.m., the parish at 7 p.m., Daughters of Isabella at 7:30 p.m., and Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus at 7:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Church of the Assumption, 204 W. 8th, Topeka, Ks., 66603. | |
| 5032 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Francis 2 Francis ‘Fritz’ DeBacker Francis Hermes “Fritz” DeBacker, 82, 2218 Wilmington Court, died Wednesday, March 19, at a Salina hospital. Mr. DeBaker [sic] was a rate clerk for Santa Fe Rail¬way 47 years. He retired in 1969. He was born May 6, 1903, at St. Marys, the son of Hermes and Elizabeth Fischer DeBacker. He lived in St. Marys be-fore he moved to Topeka in 1922. Mr. DeBacker was a member of the Catholic Church of the Assump¬tion and an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 534, which he joined in May 1928. He served in many Knights of Columbus offices including state secretary of the Fourth Degree eight years. He also was a member of James W. Gibbons Assembly of the Fourth De¬gree and had served as an honor guard for Francis Cardinal Spell¬man. He was a member of the St. Vin¬cent de Paul Society and served as librarian 45 years. He also was a member of PACE at Hayden High School and was a member of the Santa Fe Old Timers Club and Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks Local No. 427. Mr. DeBacker was active in the Democratic Party and was a Demo¬cratic precinct committeeman many years. He was a former member of Noc¬turnal Adoration Society. He was married to Mary L. Halloran June 23, 1926, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Edna Hartley, Topeka. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Catho¬lic Church of the Assumption. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. DeBaker [sic] will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. Friday at Brennan Fu¬neral Home where rosaries will be recited by the Legion of Mary at 3 p.m., the parish at 7 p.m., Daughters of Isabella at 7:30 p.m., and Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus at 7:45 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Church of the Assumption, 204 W. 8th, 66603. | |
| 5033 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, George C. George C. DeBacker SILVER LAKE- George C. DeBacker, 88, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born August 24, 1925 near Delia, the son of the late George W. and Margaret Mulligan DeBacker. George graduated from Delia High School and lived many years in the Delia community before moving to Silver Lake in 1983. Mr. DeBacker was a farmer. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and had attended Most Pure Heart Catholic Church in Topeka. He was a member of K of C Council No. 657 in St. Marys and was a 4th degree member of Thomas A. McNeive Assembly 289. On June 13, 1946 he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Ketter at Delia. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1977. He later married Marjorie M. Cashier on April 24, 1982 at Rossville. She preceded him in death on February 27, 2006. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald DeBacker and a step-son, Harold Cashier. Survivors include a son, Severin (Diane) DeBacker, Topeka; a step-son, Larry (Betty) Cashier, Holton; his daughter, Laureen Bryant, Topeka; a stepdaughter-in-law, Freida Cashier, Holton, 4 grand¬children; 9 great-grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren and many step-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 14, 2014 at Immaculate Con¬ception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. DeBacker will lie in state after 6:00 P.M. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contri¬butions may be made to the Delia Sacred Heart Oratory and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to ww.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5034 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, George W. George W. DeBacker DELIA — George W. DeBacker, 74, Delia, died Wednesday morning at his home after suf¬fering an apparent heart at¬tack. He was born Dec. 24, 1900, at St. Marys, and had lived in the St. Marys and Delia areas all his life. He was a retired farmer. Mr. DeBacker was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and the Knights of Co¬lumbus Council No. 657 at St. Marys. He was married to Margaret Mulligan on April 26, 1922, at Delia. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gerald E. DeBacker, Bel-ton, Mo., and George C. De¬Backer, Delia; a brother, Fran¬cis DeBacker, 2218 Wilmington Court, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Hartley, 527 Tyler, Topeka, and Mrs. Virginia Bailey, Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren and two great¬grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 5035 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Gerald 1 GERALD DeBACKER Gerald DeBacker, 58, Belton, Mo., died Saturday, May 9, 1981, at a Kansas City hospital. He was born October 21, 1922, in Delia, and lived much of his life in the Kansas City area. Mr. DeBacker owned DeBacker Chevrolet in Belton, and was a partner in Feld Chevrolet in Kansas City. He was a member of St. Sabina Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both in Belton, and Motor Car Dealers Association of Kansas City. He was married to Vida DeBacker, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gerald DeBacker Jr., New Orleans, and Randy DeBacker, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Romera Whiteford, Baldwin; his mother, Mrs. George DeBacker, St. Marys; two stepsons, Chris Depperman and Bruce Depperman, both of the home; two stepdaughters, Sally Dep¬perman and Dawn Depperman, both of the home; and a brother, George DeBacker, Delia. Mass of the Resurrection was said at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Belton. The body was cremated. A wake service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Moriah Funeral Home in Kansas City. Memorial contributions may be made to the church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5036 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Gerald 2 DeBacker Gerald DeBacker, 58, Bel¬ton, Missouri, died Saturday, May 9, at a Kansas City hos¬pital. He was born October 21, 1922, in Delia, and lived much of his life in the Kansas City area. Mr. DeBacker owned De¬Backer Chevrolet in Belton, and was a partner in Feld Chevrolet in Kansas City. He was a member of St. Sabina Catholic church and the Knights of Columbus, both in Belton, and Motor Car Dealers Association of Kansas City. He was married to Vida De¬Backer, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gerald DeBacker, Jr., New Orleans, and Randy De¬Backer, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Romera Whithford, Baldwin; his mother, Mrs. George DeBacker, St. Marys; two stepsons, Chris Depperman and Bruce Depperman, both of the home; two step¬daughters, Sally Depperman and Dawn Depperman, both of the home; and a brother, George DeBacker, Delia. Mass of the Resurrection was said Monday at St. Sabina Catholic church in Belton. Cremation was planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the church and sent in care of Mount Moriah Funeral Home, Kansas City. Gerald DeBacker BELTON, Mo. - Gerald DeBacker, 58, Belton, Mo., died Saturday at a Kansas City hospital. He was born Oct. 21, 1922, in Della, and lived much of his life in the Kansas City area. Mr. DeBacker owned DeBacker Chevrolet in Belton, and was a partner in Feld Chevrolet in Kansas City. He was a member of St. Sabina Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both in Belton, and Motor Car Dealers Association of Kansas City. He was married to Vida DeBacker, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gerald DeBacker, Jr., New Orleans, and Randy De¬Backer, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Romera Whithford, Baldwin; his mother, Mrs. George DeBacker, St. Marys; two stepsons, Chris Depperman and Bruce Depperman, both of the home; two step¬daughters, Sally Depperman and Dawn Depperman, both of the home; and a brother, George DeBacker, Delia. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Belton. Cremation is planned. A wake service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Moriah funeral Home in Kansas City, where fami¬ly and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5037 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Hermes Hermes DeBacker Dead Hermes DeBacker, a prosperous farmer living five miles west of Rossville, died last Saturday morning. The funeral was held from the Catholic church in St. Marys, Monday. Mr. DeBacker was a native of Belgium. He leaves a wife and family of six children besides his aged parents, living at St. Marys and several brothers and sisters. This community was greatly shocked last Saturday morning to hear of the death of Hermes DeBacker. | |
| 5038 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Margaret MARGARET E. DeBACKER Mrs. Margaret E. DeBacker, 78, St. Marys, died Thursday, February 11, 1982, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born August 29, 1903, at Enid, Okla., the daughter of Albert and Ellen Grace Mulligan. She moved as a young child to the Delia community where she spent most of her life. She moved to St. Marys in 1976. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys, She was married to George W. DeBacker on April 26, 1922, at Delia. He died December 25, 1974. She also was preceded in death by a son, Gerald DeBacker, in 1981; and a sister, Sister Josephine Swezy of Denver, January 30, 1982. Survivors include a son, George DeBacker, Delia; two sisters, Frances Lyons, Kansas City, Mo., and Grace Raunzahn, San Antonio, Tex.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was said at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Rosary was said at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of the funeral Home. | |
| 5039 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Marjorie Marjorie Marie Cashier DeBacker SILVER LAKE- Marjorie Marie Cashier DeBacker, 84, Silver Lake died Mon., Feb. 27, 2006 at Midland Hospice House. She was born March 3, 1921 at Delia the daughter of Ira A. and Floy E. (Murrow) Wood. She had lived in the Delia and Silver Lake communities except when she lived in Amsterdam, Mo from 1952 to 1974. Marjorie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Silver Lake; Silver Lake Senior Citizens; Thursday Night Musical Group; and Kansas Old Time Fiddlers and Pickers Assoc. She was married to John G. Cashier on July 19, 1937 at Holton. He preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1973. Marjorie was married to George C. DeBacker on April 24, 1982 at Rossville. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Merl Wood, Wayne Wood and Stephen Wood. Surviving are her husband George of the home; 2 sons: Harold W. Cashier and Larry D. Cashier both of Holton; a step-son: Severin N. DeBacker of Topeka; a step-daughter: Laureen L. Bryant of Topeka; 5 sisters: Garnett Lutz, Topeka, Terry Perry, Topeka, Viola "Vickie" Foster, Olathe, Sally Smith, Topeka, and Eva Stout, Spring Hill, FL; 7 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thurs., March 2, 2006 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, North Topeka. Interment will be in Delia Cemetery. Mrs. DeBacker will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 5040 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Mary 1 Mrs. Mary L. DeBacker Mrs. Mary L. DeBacker, 84, Tope¬ka, was found dead early Thursday, March 19, in her car parked beside the Philip Billard Veterans of For¬eign Wars Post No. 1650 headquar¬ters at 3110 Huntoon. Dr. Laurance W. Price, Shawnee County deputy district coroner, said Mrs. DeBacker died early Thursday of natural causes. She had apparent¬ly left a Bingo game at the hall, got in her car and started the motor before she was stricken, he said. Police said Mrs. DeBacker was found seated in her car about 3 a.m. The engine was running. Mrs. DeBacker was a secretary for Stephenson and Webb Insurance Co., many years before she retired. She was born Aug. 8, 1902, in De¬lia, a daughter of Patrick and Hanora Guinee Halloran. Mrs. DeBacker was a member of the Catholic Church of the Assump¬tion, past regent and member of the Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle No. 503, and member of the Legion of Mary, St. Francis Circle. She was a member of the Santa Fe Old Timers and was active in the Democratic Party. She was a former member of Assumption Aid, Altar Society and St. Vincent’s Guild. She was married to Fritz DeBack¬er on June 26, 1926, at the Catholic Church of the Assumption. He died March 19, 1986. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Catherine Simecka, Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at the Catholic Church of the Assumption. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. DeBacker will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. Sunday at Brennan Funeral Home, where rosa¬ries will be recited by the Legion of Mary at 6 p.m., Daughters of Isabella at 6:30 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Church of the Assumption, 204 W. 8th, Topeka 66603. | |
| 5041 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Mary 2 Mary L. DeBacker Mary L. DeBacker, 84, Topeka, was found dead early Thursday, March 19, in her car parked beside the Philip Billard Veterans of For¬eign Wars Post No. 1650 headquar¬ters at 3110 Huntoon. Dr. Laurance W. Price, Shawnee County deputy district coroner, said Mrs. DeBacker died early Thursday of natural causes. She had apparent¬ly left a Bingo game at the hall, gotten into her car and started the motor before she was stricken, he said. Police said Mrs. DeBacker was found seated in her car about 3 a.m. The engine was still running. Arrangements are pending at Brennan Funeral Home. | |
| 5042 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Mary Lou 1 MRS MARY LOU DeBACKER Mrs. Mary Lou DeBacker, 49, Delia, died Tuesday, July 26, 1977, in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Monday. She had cancer and had been released from the hospital Saturday. She had been admitted to the same hospital June 19. She was born May 3, 1928, at Emmett and spent most of her life in the Emmett and Delia communities. Mrs. DeBacker was precinct committee- woman for the Democratic party in Jackson County’s Washington Township several years. She was a past president of the Sacred Heart Altar Society in Delia. She was married to George DeBacker June 13, 1946, at Delia. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Severin DeBacker, Delia; a daughter, Laureen DeBacker, at home; her mother, Mrs. Irene Ketter, Delia; two brothers, Lawrence Ketter and Melvin Ketter, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Florence Martin, Topeka; and a granddaughter. Rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday (today) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys under the direction of Verschelden Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contribu¬tions to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 5043 |  | Obituary- DeBacker, Mary Lou 2 Mary Lou DeBacker Mrs. Mary Lou DeBacker, 49, Delia, died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Monday. She had cancer and had been released from the hospital Saturday. She had been admitted to the same hospital June 19. She was born May 3, 1928, at Emmett and spent most of her life in the Em¬mett and Delia communities. Mrs. DeBacker was precinct committeewoman for the Democratic party in Jackson County’s Washington Town¬ship several years. She was married to George DeBack¬er June 13, 1946, at Delia. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Severin DeBacker, Delia; a daughter, Laureen DeBacker, at home; her mother, Mrs. Irene Ketter, Delia; two brothers, Lawrence Ketter, 322 Hillside Drive, and Melvin Ketter, 2828 Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Florence Martin, 2823 W. 19th; and a granddaughter. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. DeBacker will lie in state at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys where rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial contribu¬tions may be made to the American Cancer Society. DEBACKER, MARY LOU – age 49, of Delia, Kansas, passed away July 26, 1977. Rosary will be at 8:30 P.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, Delia. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial con¬tributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Verschelden Funeral Home St. Marys, Ks. 437-2222 Casket Bearers for Mary Lou Debacker John Blackard, St. Marys; Vernon Keller and S.M. Thompson, Rossville; Dave Karnowski, Emmett; Kenneth Kerwin, Robert Kerwin, Joe Floersch and Bob Sumner, Delia. | |
| 5044 |  | Obituary- DeBarrows, Frank Frank DeBarrows Dead Frank DeBarrows died Tuesday from injuries received the day previous when he was caught by one of the big locomotive cranes in the Santa Fe shops. The young man’s leg was crushed off and he never recovered from the shock. He had just gone to work for the wrecking company who were tearing down a brick wall between one of the old shop buildings and a new addition which had been recently com¬pleted. He was working on the wall and it is supposed he did not see the big crane as it backed onto him. Frank was born and raised in Rossville. He is a son of John DeBarrows who resides in Califor¬nia. His mother died when he was very small and his grand¬mother, the late Mrs. DeBarrows raised he and his sister Margaret. The funeral was held this (Thursday) afternoon at the Methodist church and the inter¬ment was made in the Rossville cemetery. Frankie since the death of his grandmother has made his own way in the world and, it was with genuine regret the news of his untimely death was received in this city. He is survived by one sister, Margaret, who lives in Missouri, and his father in California. Route 14 Mrs. Miller and Miss Jeanette Debacker of St. Marys attended the funeral of Frank DeBarrows Thursday. | |
| 5045 |  | Obituary- DeBo, Delores 1 Delores E. DeBo ROSSVILLE — Delores E. DeBo, 50, Rossville, died of Monday, Aug. 3, 1992, at her home. She had cancer. She was born Oct. 10, 1941, in To¬peka, the daughter of Elizabeth "Bet¬ty" McGinnis Berberich and Joseph P. Berberich Sr. She was reared in Topeka and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1958. She was married to Robert R. Wilt in 1968. He died Dec. 3, 1975. She was married to Bill E. DeBo on June 10, 1977, in Rossville. He sur¬vives. Other survivors include a daughter, Tracy L. DeBo, Topeka; a stepson, William DeBo, Lawton, Okla.; four stepdaughters, Tanna Rae Jones, Enid, Okla., Lynda DeBo, Lori DeBo and Leisha K. Garver, all of Newton; her father, Joseph P. Berberich Sr., Tampa, Fla.; three brothers, Joseph P. Berberich Jr. and Mike Berberich, both of Tampa, Fla., and Jim Berber¬ich, Nashville, Tenn.; and six step- grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rossville Christian Church, Rossville. Interment will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. DeBo will lie in state from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednes¬day at Parker-Price Mortuary in To¬peka. | |
| 5046 |  | Obituary- DeBo, Delores 2 Delores E. DeBo Delores E. DeBo, 50, Rossville, died of Monday, August 3, 1992, at her home. She had cancer. She was born October 10, 1941, in Topeka, the daughter of Eliza¬beth “Betty" McGinnis Berberich and Joseph P. Berberich, Sr. She was reared in Topeka and gradu¬ated from Washburn Rural High School in 1958. She was married to Robert R. Wilt in 1968. He died December 3, 1975. She was married to Bill E. DeBo on June 10, 1977, in Rossville. He survives. Other survivors include a daugh¬ter, Tracy L. DeBo, Topeka; a stepson, William DeBo, Lawton, Okla.; four stepdaughters, Tanna Rae Jones, Enid, Okla., Lynda DeBo, Lori DeBo and Leisha K. Garver, all of Newton; her father, Joseph P. Berberich, Sr., Tampa, Fla; three brothers, Joseph P. Ber¬berich, Jr., and Mike Berberich, both of Tampa, Fla. and Jim Berberich, Nashville, Tenn.; and six stepgrandchildren. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5047 |  | Obituary- DeCaro, Nancy 1 NANCY J. DECARO Nancy J. DeCaro, 75, Willard, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2Q12 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born Sept. 19, 1936, at Connellsville, Pa., the daughter of Earl R. and Helen M. Leighty. Nancy lived most of her life in Florida moving to the Willard com¬munity this past fall. Mrs. DeCaro was a member of Post No. 77 of the American Legion Auxiliary and a proud member of the Red Hat Soci¬ety, both in Florida. She was married to Norman R. DeCaro. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son Charles T. DeCaro Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Denise DeCaro (Rocky Bratcher), Willard and grandchildren, Charles T. DeCaro Jr., J.P. Moore III, Diana Moore, Justin Moore and Danielle Moore; and her companion, Larry McGill. Mrs. DeCaro was cremated. Me¬morial services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy J. DeCaro Memo¬rial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple St, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Nancy J. DeCaro Nancy J. DeCaro, 75, passed away April 17, 2012, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born Sept. 19, 1936, at Connellsville, Pa., the daughter of Earl R. and Helen M. Leighty. Nancy lived most of her life in Florida, moving to the Willard community this past fall. Mrs. DeCaro was a member of Post 77 of the American Legion Auxiliary and a proud member of the Red Hat Society, both in Florida. She was married to Norman R. DeCaro. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles T. DeCaro Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Denise DeCaro and Rocky Bratcher of Willard; and grandchildren, Charles T. DeCaro Jr., J.P. Moore III, Diana Moore, Justin Moore and Danielle Moore; and her com¬panion, Larry McGill. Mrs. DeCaro was cremated. Memorial services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy J. DeCaro Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5048 |  | Obituary- DeCaro, Nancy 2 Nancy J. DeCaro WILLARD - Nancy J. DeCaro, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born September 19, 1936 at Connellsville, PA, the daughter of Earl R. and Helen M. Leighty. Nancy lived most of her life in Florida, moving to the Willard community this past fall. Mrs. DeCaro was a member of Post No. 77 of the American Legion Auxiliary and a proud member of the Red Hat Society, both in Florida. She was married to Norman R. DeCaro. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles T. DeCaro, Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Denise DeCaro (Rocky Bratcher), Willard, and grandchildren, Charles T. DeCaro, Jr., J.P. Moore, III, Diana Moore, Justin Moore and Danielle Moore; and her companion, Larry McGill. Mrs. DeCaro was cremated. Memorial services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy J. DeCaro Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple St, St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5049 |  | Obituary- Deckard, Gladys Mrs. Gladys Deckard HOLTON – Mrs. Gladys Deckard, 93, Valley Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1989, at a Holton nursing home. She was born Aug. 25, 1895, in the Swabville community northwest of Valley Falls, the daughter of Wil¬liam Isaac and Nannie Catherine Ly¬ons Ferrell. She attended Swabville Grade School and Valley Falls High School. She was a lifelong resident of the Swabville and Valley Falls communities. Mrs. Deckard was a member of Coal Creek United Methodist Church north of Valley Falls, the auxiliary to Grahem-Herbers Post No. 3084 of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Valley Falls and Valley Falls Senior Citi¬zens. She was a charter member of the Swabville Club and a former member of the Swabville School Board. She was instrumental in establish¬ing the Rural Electric Association in the Swabville community and Home Demonstration Units in Jefferson County. She was a member of Live and Learn Demonstration Unit more than 50 years. She was married to Roy F. Deck¬ard Feb. 16, 1916, at Valley Falls. He died Aug. 12, 1961. She also was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Eva Dena Deckard. Survivors include a son, Melvern Deckard, Atchison; four daughters, Anita Everett, Canon City, Colo., Wilma Brandt, Waukesha, Wis., and Margaret Smith and Winona Deck¬ard, both of Valley Falls; two sisters, Ceola Cain, Valley Falls, and Almira Swisher, Delia; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Coal Creek United Methodist Church north of Valley Falls. Burial will be in Valley Falls Cemetery. Mrs. Deckard will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Nellis-Hagge Funeral Home in Valley Falls where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial contribu¬tions may be made to Valley Falls Rescue Squad. | |
| 5050 |  | Obituary- Decker, Annie Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Decker attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Annie B. Decker at Holton, Kansas, Tuesday afternoon. |
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