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| 5051 |  | 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. | |
| 5052 |  | 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. | |
| 5053 |  | 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. | |
| 5054 |  | 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. | |
| 5055 |  | 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. | |
| 5056 |  | 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. | |
| 5057 |  | 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. | |
| 5058 |  | 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. | |
| 5059 |  | 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. | |
| 5060 |  | 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. | |
| 5061 |  | Obituary- Decker, Annie Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Decker attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Annie B. Decker at Holton, Kansas, Tuesday afternoon. | |
| 5062 |  | Obituary- Decker, Arthur Arthur Gerald Decker Arthur Gerald Decker, 87 passed away Monday, March 26,2018 at a local hospital after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois, his sons, Brent and wife Loan, Bryce and wife Tricia, daughter, Emily, four grandsons, Darrin, Nickolas, Braydn and Issak and his younger sister, Charlotte resides in St. Mary’s, Kansas and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Decker, sister, Winnie, and brothers, Robert and Willis. Mr. Decker was born and raised in Rossville, Kansas and later became a lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas. In his early years, Mr. Decker worked at his parents’ farm. After high school, he served in the Navy and later in the Marines during the Korean War. He worked at Goodyear for 38 years before retiring. Mr. Decker was an active member of the Elmont United Methodist Church, Shriners, The Marine Corp League and the local Lincoln Club. His hobbies included antique cars, antique toys, working in the yard and taking care of his beloved pets. He was a good father and husband and was always there to help anyone in need. Funeral services for Arthur will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Elmont United Methodist Church, 6635 NW Church Lane, where his family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Private burial will be at Half Day Cemetery. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www. brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 5063 |  | Obituary- Decker, Ernest 1 Ernest Decker ROSSVILLE — Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Fri¬day at the Rossville Christian Church for Ernest Decker, 99, Rossville, who died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, at a St. Marys nursing home. He was born Dec. 22, 1902, near Denison, to Thompson Ithimer and Mary Isabelle Akright Deck¬er, and attended Denison School. He had lived in the Rossville community since the spring of 1922. He worked for Standard Oil and later owned and oper¬ated a trucking company. He farmed for many years. He was a member of Rossville Christian Church for 65 years. He was a member of Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, and Loyal Chapter No. 176 of Order of Eastern Star, both in Silver Lake. He married Mary Orrick on Jan. 29, 1922, in Topeka. She died Feb. 27, 1989. A son, Robert Decker, died in 1972. A grandson, Rodney Steele, died July 24, 1991. A granddaughter, Marilyn Schmitz, died Nov. 27, 1994. A great-granddaughter, Lisa Jones, died Nov. 11, 1994. Survivors include two sons, Willis Decker, Ross¬ville, and Arthur Decker, Topeka; two daughters, Winifred Stach, Rossville, and Charlotte Kling, St. Marys; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, will conduct grave¬side services at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Decker will lie in state from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church or Senior Citizens, both in Ross¬ville, and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 5064 |  | Obituary- Decker, Ernest 2 Ernest Decker Ernest Decker, 99, Rossville, died Sunday, September 8, 2002, at St. Marys Manor. He was born December 22, 1902, in rural Denison, the son of Thompson Ithimer and Mary Isa¬belle Akright Decker. He grew up in the Denison community and attended Denison School. He moved to Rossville in the spring of 1922, and worked for Standard Oil. He later owned and operated a trucking company. Mr. Decker was a farmer most of his life. He was a 65-year member of the Rossville Christian Church, Lake Lodge AF&AM Silver Lake, and Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star at Silver Lake. On January 29, 1922, he mar¬ried Mary Orrick in Topeka. She died February 27, 1989. A son, Robert Decker died in 1972. A grandson, Rodney Steele, died July 24, 1991. A granddaughter, Mari¬lyn Schmitz, died November 27, 1994. A great-granddaughter, Lisa Jones, died November 11, 1994. Survivors include two sons, Willis Decker, Rossville, and Arthur Decker, Topeka; two daughters, Winifred Stach, Ross-ville, and Charlotte Kling, St. Marys; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. His service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Rossville Chris¬tian Church. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery where Lake Lodge will conduct a Masonic graveside service. He will lie in state Thursday from 2 until 4:30 p.m. at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. A family visita¬tion will be from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at Piper Funeral Chapel in Ross¬ville Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church or to the Rossville Senior Citizens and sent in care of Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5065 |  | Obituary- Decker, Fannie Fannie M. Decker HOLTON - Mrs. Fannie M. Decker, 77, Holton, died Monday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Oct. 22. She was born July 25, 1899, at Delia and lived in the Soldier and Havensville communities for many years before moving to Holton 25 years ago. She was a school teacher for six years. She was a member of Holton First United Methodist Church and a former member of Havensville Order of the Eastern Star. She was married to William T. Jen¬kins on June 6, 1923 He died July 7, 1942. She was married to Albert Becker on Aug. 24, 1951. He survives at the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Rice, 3109 W. 8th, Tope¬ka; two sons, Lyle M. Jenkins, Houston, and Donald Jenkins, Route 3, Holton; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Bonnie Williams, Route 2, Alma; a stepson, Marvin L. Decker, Holton; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Mae Mase, Salina, and Mrs. Elsie Cle-mens, Clovis, Calif.; a brother, Evan Lewelling, Rossville, and 17 grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thurs¬day at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Mount Olive Ceme¬tery, east of Holton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Heart Association or First United Methodist Church, Hol¬ton, and sent in care of Denison State Bank, Holton. Friends may call at the home. | |
| 5066 |  | Obituary- Decker, Mary 1 Mrs. Mary M. Decker ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Mary M. Decker, 85, Rossville, died Monday, Feb. 27, 1989, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Decker taught in Brewer School near Mayetta before she was married. She was born May 13, 1903, at Indiahoma, Okla., the daughter of Daniel G. and Ellen Coen Orrick. She was graduated from Denison High School. Mrs. Decker was a member of the Rossville Christian Church where she taught Sunday school classes many years. She also was a member of the former Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of Order of Eastern Star in Rossville more than 40 years where she had been chapter organist and held sev¬eral other offices. She currently was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of Order of Eastern Star in Silver Lake. She was a graduate of the Mrs. Flo V. Menninger Bible Class. She was married to Ernest Decker Jan. 28, 1922, in Topeka. He sur¬vives. A son, Robert Decker, died in September 1973. Other survivors include two daughters, Winifred Stach, Rossville, and Charlotte Kling, St. Marys; two sons, Willis Decker, Kansas City, Mo., and Gerald Decker, Topeka; a half sister, Ruth Coleman, Alameda, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Ross¬ville Cemetery. Mrs. Decker will lie in state after noon today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. She later will lie in state an hour before service time at the church. Memori¬al contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville. | |
| 5067 |  | Obituary- Decker, Mary 2 Decker Mrs. Mary M. Decker, 85, Rossville, died Monday, Feb. 27, 1989, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Decker taught in Brewer School near Mayetta before she was married. She was born May 13, 1903, at Indiahoma, Okla., the daughter of Daniel G. and Ellen Coen Orrick. She was graduated from Denison High School. Mrs. Decker was a member of the Rossville Christian Church where she taught Sunday school classes many years. She also was a member of the former Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of Order of Eastern Star in Rossville more than 40 years where she had been chapter organist and held several other offices. She cur¬rently was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of Order of East¬ern Star in Silver Lake. She was a graduate of the Mrs. Flo V. Menninger Bible Class. She was married to Ernest Decker Jan. 28, 1922, in Topeka. He survives. A son, Robert Decker, died in September 1973. Other survivors include two daughters, Winifred Stach, Rossville, and Charlotte Kling, St. Marys; two sons, Willis Decker, Kansas City, Mo., and Gerald Decker, Topeka; a half sister, Ruth Coleman, Alameda, Lam.; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grand¬children. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville. | |
| 5068 |  | Obituary- Decker, Mary 3 Mary M. Decker Mary M. Decker, 85, died Monday, February 27, 1989, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born May 13, 1903, in Indiahoma, Okla, the daughter of Daniel G. and Ellen Coen Orrick. She graduated from Denison High School and taught at Brewer School in Mayetta. On January 28, 1922, she married Ernest Decker in Topeka. He survives at the home in Rossville. Other survivors include two daughters, Winifred Stach, Rossville, and Charlotte Kling, St. Marys; two sons, Willis Decker, Kansas City, Mo., and Gerald Decker, Topeka; a half- sister, Ruth Coleman, Alameda, Calif; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was pre¬ceded in death by a son, Robert Decker, in September 1973. Mrs. Decker was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and taught Sunday school at the church many years. She belonged to Loyola Chapter #176, Order of the Eastern Star at Silver Lake (following the merger with Amaryllis Chapter #321, Rossville) where she served as chapter organist and held other offices over the years. She be¬longed to the Eastern Star for 40 years. She was a graduate of the Flo Menninger Bible Study Course. She will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday (this afternoon) at Verschelden Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. She will lie in state from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Rossville Christian Church on Wednesday, before the service at 10:30. Interment will follow in the Rossville Ceme¬tery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 5069 |  | Obituary- Decker, T. Earl T. Earl Decker T. Earl Decker, 87, Topeka, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1992, at a Topeka care home. Mr. Decker owned and operated Decker Oil Co. He established the company in 1928. He was born Aug. 21, 1905, in Deni¬son, the son of Thompson and Isa¬belle Akwright Decker. Mr. Decker was instrumental in es¬tablishing the Topeka Oilmen's Club. He was married to Reba A. Oden June 10, 1928, in Topeka. She died Oct. 27, 1956. He was married to Louis Maxine Berry June 8, 1957 in Alma. She died in June, 1976. Survivors include a son, Frank Decker, Topeka; a daughter, Doris Welch, Silver Lake; a stepson, Don¬ald Berry, Tecumseh; a stepdaughter, Barbara Rainey, Muncie, Ind.; a brother, Ernest Decker, Rossville; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Decker will lie in state after 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Soci¬ety, 1315 Arrowhead Road, 66604. | |
| 5070 |  | Obituary- Decker, Willis Willis G. Decker ROSSVILLE - Willis G. Decker, 76, Rossville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Willis was born May 3, 1927, at Rossville, the son of Ernest and Mary Orrick Decker. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Decker Asphalt Co. in Kansas City. He lived in Kansas City until his retirement in 1990, when he moved back to Rossville. Willis was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Silver Lake. He married Helen Immenschuh in October 1945. She survives at the home. Other survivors are three daughters, Sharon and her husband, Don Will, Paola, Wanda and her husband, Rick Jones, Cape Coral, Fla., and Glenda and her husband, Joe Ammon, Bradenton, Fla.; three grandchildren, Tonya Smith, Laura Bruchman and William Franklin; two sisters, Winifred Stach, Rossville, and Charlotte Kling, St. Marys; a brother, Gerald Decker, Topeka; and a brother-in-law, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia. Mr. Decker was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Decker; and a granddaughter, Lisa Jones. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Lakeside Baptist Church in Silver Lake. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. He will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Piper Funeral Chapel, in Rossville, where there will be a family visitation from 7 until 8 p.m. Memorials may be given to Rossville Community Library, 407 Main, Rossville, Kan. 66533, or to Lakeside Baptist Youth Building Fund, 10435 Parr Road, Silver Lake, Kan. 66539. Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5071 |  | Obituary- DeDonder, Joseph 1 Joseph Achille DeDonder, 77, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, in Topeka. Joe was born November 2, 1946, in Wamego, the son of Philip V. and Louise C. (Zeller) DeDonder. He was raised in the Sandy Hook Community and graduated from St. Marys High School. Joe served in the Kansas National Guard. As a young man, Joe was part of the Sandy Hook 4-H club and as a father, he was involved in the Jayhawks 4-H club with his children. Joe enjoyed traveling, fishing, bee keeping, camping, hunting, watching KSU and Chiefs football, and attending the many events of his grandchildren. Joe was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Joe was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 and a 4th Degree Member of Thomas A. McNeive Assembly No. 289. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Christopher, Robert, and Francis and a sister-in-law, Marsha DeDonder. On August 5, 1967, Joe and Bonnie Schwindt were married at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Topeka. She survives at their home. Other survivors include two sons, Michael (Missy) DeDonder, Kansas City, MO, and John DeDonder, Lenexa; three daughters, Christi (Bobby) Martin, Seneca, Sheryl Clark, DeSoto, and Deborah (Mark) Bylkas, Manhattan; brothers, Richard (Cathie) DeDonder, St. Geroge, William (Donna) DeDonder, Greg DeDonder and Tim DeDonder, all of St. Marys and Andrew (Susie) DeDonder, Wetmore; sisters, Karen (James) Mulligan, St. Marys, Mary Ann (Don) Davis, Silver Lake, and Peggy (Malcom) Smith, St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Becky DeDonder, St. Marys; 29 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren with four on the way. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Joe will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. followed by the rosary on Friday, November 24, 2023, the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, or the St. Marys Food Pantry and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5072 |  | Obituary- Dedonder, Joseph 2 See File #1 for full transcription | |
| 5073 |  | Obituary- DeDonder, Louise LOUISE C. DEDONDER Louise C. DeDonder, 85, died Friday, March 16, 2007, at the Com¬munity Hospital in St. Marys. She was born Sept. 10, 1921, at Paxico, the daughter of Michael and Mary Meinhardt Zeller. She grew up in the Newbury community and graduated from Paxico High School. Mrs. DeDonder was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She was a 4-H Leader and enjoying quilting, needle¬work, flower gardening, her grand-children and great grandchildren. She had lived in the Sandy Hook community all of her married life un¬til moving into St. Marys a few years ago. On June 16, 1942, she was united in marriage to Philip DeDonder at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newbury. He died Jan. 10, 1992. She was also preceded in death by a son Christopher DeDonder in 1963 and siblings Sr. Maxine Zeller, OSB, Thelma Caponegro, Mildred Degenhardt and Florian Zeller. Survivors include three daughters, Karen (Jim) Mulligan, St Maiys, Marr Ann (Don) Davis, Silver Lake, and Peggy (Malcolm) Smith, St. Marys; eight sons, Frank (Marsha DeDonder, St. Marys, Dick (Cathy) DeDonder, St. George, Joe (Bonnie) DeDonder, Bill (Donna) DeDonder, Bob (Becky) DeDonder, Andy DeDonder, Greg DeDonder and Tim (Cathy) DeDonder, all of St. Marys; two sisters, Verena Seberg and Mercedes Sayler both of Topeka and a brother Alvin Zeller, Paxico; 34 grandchildren and 68 great-grandchildren Mass of Christian Burial was cel¬ebrated Monday, March 19, at Immaculate Conception Catholic I Church in St. Marys. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or to the Center for Basic Cancer Research at KSU and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 5074 |  | Obituary- DeDonder, Marsha Marsha D. DeDonder Marsha D. DeDonder, 74, St. Marys passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at her home in St. Marys. She was born in Corning, the daughter of Gilbert J. and Rosalia E. Broxterman Scott on November 12, 1946. Marsha graduated from Rossville High School. Marsha worked in health care for many years. She later became a para-professional at St. Marys Grade School, where she retired after many years of service. She chose this profession to watch her grandchildren as they passed through each class at SMGS. Marsha was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Marsha D. Scott and Francis M. "Frank" DeDonder were united in marriage on November 27, 1965, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Randy Scott, and sister, Michelle Cowger. Survivors include her children, Jim DeDonder, St. Marys, Tammy (Tim) Fulmer, Flagler, CO., Lori (Tom) Hutley and Sarah (Marc) Carlson, all of St. Marys; three brothers, Keith (Cindi) Scott, Phoenix, AZ; Glen (Holly) Scott, Tampa, FL; and Ralph (Lauri) Scott, Shawnee; her sister, Sheryl (Dick) Bahr, Rossville; a sister-in-law, Pam Scott, Phoenix, AZ; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren with one on the way. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to, Food For The Poor, Sisters of St. Joseph, or the Immaculate Conception Adoration Chapel Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 5075 |  | Obituary- DeDonder, Robert ROBERT L. “BOB” DEDONDER Robert L. “Bob” DeDonder, 56, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at his rural St. Marys home. He was born July 4, 1951, at Wamego, the son of Philip V. and Louise C. Zeller DeDonder. Bob attended Immaculate Con¬ception Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1969. He attended Man-hattan Vo-Tech School and received a certificate in drafting. He served in the United States Air Force and had been stationed at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka. Mr. DeDonder was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of Im¬maculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Coun¬cil No. 657 and a fourth degree mem¬ber of Thomas McNeive Assembly No 289, all in St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Christopher. On Aug. 23, 1975, he was united in marriage to Rebecca A. “Becky” Harries at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Curtis DeDonder, Topeka; three daughters, Lisa Johnson, Hutchinson, Amy Becker, Clovis, Calif., and Julie DeDonder, Hutchinson; three sisters, Karen Mulligan, St. Marys, Mary Ann Davis, Silver Lake and Peggy Smith, St. Marys; seven brothers, Frank DeDonder, St. Marys, Dick DeDonder, St. George, Joe DeDonder, Bill DeDonder, St. Marys, Andy DeDonder, Wetmore, Greg DeDonder and Tim DeDonder, St. Marys; three grandchildren, Shayla and Alex Johnson, and Sophia DeDonder. Do Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, March 31, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Midland Hospice to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5076 |  | Obituary- DeDonder, Susan 1 Mrs. Susan M. DeDonder ROSSVILLE — Mrs. Susan Marie DeDonder, 27, Rossville, was found dead Wednesday, May 28, in an outbuilding on her farmstead near here. The Shawnee County sheriff’s department said Mrs. DeDonder died of a gunshot wound to the head and that the death remained under investigation. She was last seen alive at 9 p.m. Tuesday when she was with a friend, a detective said. Mrs. DeDonder had worked at Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Kansas in Topeka for 10 years. She was born Sept. 21, 1958, at Rossville, the daughter of Edward and Mary Hobart Macha. She spent her life in the Rossville and St. Marys areas. Mrs. DeDonder was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She was married to Andrew DeDonder Sept. 29, 1979. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Jordan DeDonder, at home; a son, Joshua DeDonder, at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Macha, Delia; a sister, Mrs. Sandra Hoferer, St. Marys; and five brothers, Wayne Macha, Ramona, Calif., Donald Macha, Rossville, Kenneth Macha, Topeka, William Macha, Santee, Calif., and Charles Macha, Carlsbad, Calif. Mass of Christian burial will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery at St. Marys. A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic School building fund at St. Marys. | |
| 5077 |  | Obituary- DeDonder, Susan 2 Shooting death focus of inquiry Detectives from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department continued late Wednesday afternoon to investigate the shooting death of a woman, whose body was found early Wednesday in an outbuilding near her farmhouse about three miles northwest of Rossville. Capt. Ken Pierce, head of county detectives, identified the dead woman as Susan M. DeDonder, 27. Investigators said they were trying to determine whether the woman’s death was a suicide or a homicide. Sheriff’s detectives were called to the DeDonder home after DeDonder’s husband found her body about 7 a.m. Wednesday. The DeDonder home is on Anthony Road three-tenths of a mile south of US-24 in west Shawnee County. When found, the body was lying in a swing inside a metal outbuilding about 100 feet south of the DeDonder home, Pierce said. The swing was on the floor of the outbuilding. County Detective Richard Mergen said the cause of death was a gun¬shot wound to the right side of the head above the ear. A semi-automatic pistol used in the shooting was found near where the woman’s body originally was located before emergency personnel moved her outside the outbuilding Wednesday morning during an attempt to administer aid to her. Mergen said detectives were attempting to determine whether the woman’s death was a homicide or a suicide. “It’s just' not that clear at this point,” Mergen said. Detective Sgt. Mark Wanamaker said, “We are still investigating. We’ve got a few more facts to run down before we can say. It’s an up-in-the-air deal right now." Mergen said more friends and relatives of the dead woman need to be interviewed in connection with the case. Mergen said DeDonder was last seen alive at 9 p.m. Tuesday when she was with a friend. | |
| 5078 |  | Obituary- DeDonder, Susan 3 Shooting death ruled suicide The May 28 shooting death of a rural Shawnee County woman has been ruled a suicide, said a Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department investigator Tuesday. The body of Susan M. DeDonder, 27, was found by her husband about 7 a.m. inside an outbuilding at their home on Anthony Road three-tenths of a mile south of US-24 in western Shawnee County. Detective Richard Mergen said he and detective Rick Hladky had concluded interviews with DeDonder’s relatives and acquaintances and had reviewed the physical evidence before closing the case Tuesday. Mergen said their finding was that DeDonder died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the right side of her head above the ear. Mergen said the department's ruling is consistent with the coroner’s report of the woman’s death. | |
| 5079 |  | Obituary- DeDonder, Susan 4 Sincere thanks to all for their kindness shown us following the death of Susan, by the Mass enrollments, Memorial donations, flowers, sympathy cards, Father John and Tony Butel, the Verscheldens, the choir, the ladies who served the dinner, and for all the food donated, and especially for your presence at the services. God love you. Andy DeDonder, Joshua and Jordan; Ed and Mary Macha and family; Phil and Louise DeDonder and family. | |
| 5080 |  | Obituary- Deeter, Helen Mrs. David Stiles was called to St. Francis hospital, Wednesday afternoon by the critical illness of her sister, Mrs. Helen Deeter, who passed away Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. James Conley, Miss Fern Pendleton, Mrs. Howard Stiles and Clyde Rogers drove to Holton Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Helen Humphrey Deeter who passed away Wednesday of the last week at St. Francis hospital. Mrs. Deeter was the sister of Mrs. David Stiles. | |
| 5081 |  | Obituary- Degand, Gracie Gracie L. Degand Gracie L. Degand, 63, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. She was born May 7, 1946, north of Topeka in Shawnee County the daughter of Otis and Grace (Bixby) Busey. Gracie lived in Topeka most of her life. She worked at the Kansas State Department of Motor Vehicles, Brewster Place and Revco Drug before retiring due to health reasons. Gracie was the foundation of her family, keeping things running as smoothly as possible, regardless of what life threw her way. While growing up she attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. As an adult she was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a member of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Nation and the Eagles Aerie #4319. Gracie married Michael Degand, Jr. on October 2,1964 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. They shared more than 45 years of married life together before Gracie’s passing. Survivors include, her husband Mike Degand, Jr. of Rossville; children, Michael J. Degand III of Topeka, Michelle Degand-Lopez and husband Dean of Topeka and Ali Degand of Rossville; brother, A1 Busey and wife Cheryl of Topeka; 3 grand¬children, 3 step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the church. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of Davidson Funeral Home. | |
| 5082 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Charles Charles DeGraff Charles DeGraff, 81, formerly of 701 Wabash, died Thursday evening at a local hospital. He was a retired sheet metal worker for the Santa Fe Railway. He was born July 17, 1890 at Rossville and moved to Topeka in 1945. Mr. DeGraff was married to Alice Stum in May of 1911, at Rossville. She survives. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors, besides his widow, include seven daughters, Mrs. Lottie McGuire, 723 Topeka, Mrs. Phillis Roney, 227 Terra Drive, Mrs. Dolly Heiland, Rossville, Mrs. Doris Mohler, and Mrs. Bonnie Thomas, both of Silver Lake, Mrs. Patricia Brown, Meriden, and Mrs. Vera Sicking, Holmes Beach, Fla.; two sons, John DeGraff, Springfield, Mo., and Darrell DeGraff, San Diego, Calif.: three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Pence, 701 Liberty, Mrs. Fran Hipsher, 1210 Logan, and Mrs. Dorothy Overby, Kansas City; five brothers, Don DeGraff, 1801 Lott, George DeGraff, 2609 Buchanan, Paul DeGraff, Dallas, Tex., Joseph DeGraff, Port Charlotte, Fla. and Leo DeGraff, Dallas, Ore.; 28 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services are pending at Parker Mortuary. | |
| 5083 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Clara Former Rossville Resident Dies Mrs. Clara Agusta DeGraff, 69, 608 Lyle St., died Friday night at her home. A native of Burton, Kans., she moved to Albany from Rossville, Kans., in 1943. She lived there until coming to Dallas in 1960. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Surviving are the widower Leo, at home; daughters Mrs. Muriel Dister, Grants Pass, Mrs. Fred Jager, Eureka, Calif., Mrs. Dorothy Jager, Boise, Idaho,, and Mrs. Irene Vrell, Dallas; sisters Mrs. F.E. Stockton and Mrs. Eva DeGraff, Topeka, Kans., and Mrs. Jessie Burton, Bolivar, Mo.; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Monday in Bollman mortuary, Rev. Stanley Trefren officiating. Interment will be 2; 30 p.m. in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens, Albany. | |
| 5084 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Darrell DARRELL N. DeGRAFF Services were at 9 a.m. on April 13 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in San Diego, Calif., for Darrell N. DeGraff, 52, who died Thursday, April 9, 1981, at a San Diego hospital. He was born January 19, 1929 at Rossville, the son of Charles and Alice Stum DeGraff. Mr. DeGraff was retired. He was married to Hattie M. Scott. She died September 21, 1980. Survivors include a son, Christopher D. DeGraff, Lomita, Calif.; two step¬sons, Michael G. Scott, San Jose, Calif., and C. Ronald Scott, Seattle; a brother, John W. DeGraff, Springfield, Mo.; seven sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Roney and Mrs. Lottie McGuire, both of Topeka, Mrs. Vera Sicking, Holmes Beach, Fla., Mrs. Dolly Heiland, Rossville, Mrs. Particia Brown, Meriden, Mrs. Doris Mohler and Mrs. Bonnie Thomas, both of Silver Lake; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego. | |
| 5085 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Donald Donald E. DeGraff LEBO — Donald E. DeGraff, 78, Lebo, died Saturday, Dec. 12,1998, at a nursing center in Osage City. He was born June 12, 1920, in Rossville, to Joseph A. and Dora B. Riggs DeGraff. He was a truck driver 25 years. He was supervisor of housekeeping at Topeka State Hospital before he retired in 1982. He lived in Topeka many years before he moved to Lebo in 1991. He served in the Army from 1940 to 1945 including three years in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of Lebo Post No. 323 of the American Legion. He was married to Verleen E. Richards July 20, 1978, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Kimberly Fellows, Auburn; a brother, Paul DeGraff, Dallas; a sister, Dorthea Overbay, Dallas; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Fort Riley detail will conduct graveside services at 3 p.m. today at Lincoln Cemetery in Lebo. Memorial contributions may be made to Lebo First Responders and sent in care of Jones Crable Funeral Home in Lebo. | |
| 5086 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Dora Mrs. Dora DeGraff died at her home in Rossville after an illness of six days from plural pneumonia. | |
| 5087 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Edwin Miss Frances DeGraff received word this week of the death of her nephew, Edwin DeGraff, who passed away Friday, June 19, at Los Angeles, Calif. He was the son of Mrs. Isadore DeGraff, of Shawnee, Okla. His death was due to injuries received when he was hit by a speeding motor car. He is survived by his young wife and little daughter, his mother, brother and sisters. | |
| 5088 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Ethel Information from findagrave.com E.M. "PeeWee" DeGraff, 71, Topeka, died Thursday, June 9, 2005 at her home. She was born September 7, 1933 in Rossville, Kansas, the daughter of B. Lowell "Jack" and Fern E. Yocum DeGraff. She was preceded in death by her parents. She went to school in Rossville, Topeka and Portland, Oregon. She was a member of the Citizen Band Pottawatomie of Oklahoma. PeeWee owned and operated a pet boutique in Portland OR. She moved back to Topeka upon retirement. PeeWee is survived by a brother, Jay DeGraff and wife, Beverly Topeka; a niece, Rene DeGraff, great niece, Shawnte DeGraff and great nephew, Jeremy Allman all of Topeka; a nephew, Sean DeGraff, and wife Marlee of Tonganoxie, KS. A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2005 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel in North Topeka. Interment will be in Rossville Cemetery. Ethel will lie in state from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2005 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House 200 SW Frazier Circle Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 5089 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Eva Eva Sara DeGraff Mrs. Eva Sara DeGraff, 85, Topeka, died Sunday, September 4, 1988, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born March 30, 1903, at Rossville, the daughter of Frank and Clara Strausbaugh Strimple. She grew up at Rossville and spent most of her life in Topeka. Mrs. DeGraff was a member of University United Methodist Church, Topeka, and an Order of Easter Star chapter. She was married to Robert G. "George" DeGraff September 13, 1918. He died September 3, 1977. A daughter, Louise Bitner, died July 19, 1982. Another daughter, June Barnes, died March 20, 1978. Survivors include a daughter, GeorgeEllen Venturella, Topeka; a son, Paul L. DeGraff, Omaha, Ne.; a sister Jessie Burton, Bolivar, Mo.; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. DeGraff was cremated. Memorial services were Wed., September 7, at Parker-Price Mortuary. Inurnment was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 5090 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Frances Rossville's Oldest Lady Died Sunday Mrs. Frances DeGraff, widow of the late John DeGraff, died at 1:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the advanced age of 89 years and 13 days, after an illness of about three days. Her death was caused by bronchial pneumonia which developed following a severe cold. Mrs. DeGraff, with her husband and family was one of the pioneer settlers of Rossville township, coming here in 1866. She was one of the allottees of the lands given to the Pottawatomie Indians in Rossville township, which at that time was in the Pottawatomie reservation before it was diminished to the present boundary. And at the time of her death she was still in possession of her land, the only allottee remaining from the original reservation. Mrs. DeGraff was born near South Bend, Ind., the daughter of Pater F. Navarre. During her residence of 55 years in Rossville township she had gone thru all the hardships of the first settlers and raised a large family. She is survived by six children, four sons -- Isadore, of Shawnee, Okla., George, of Holton, Kans., Joseph and William of Rossville; and two daughters, Mrs. Ben Mileham, of Topeka and Miss Frances of the home address. Funeral services were held Tues. morning, Sept. 20, at 9:30 in the Catholic church at St. Marys and internment made in the St. Marys cemetery. | |
| 5091 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Frederick ELECTROCUTED BY LIVE WIRE (From Shawnee, Okla., Daily News) Frederick F. (Ted) DeGraff, 29, line gang foreman of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric company, was killed yesterday morning (Thursday, Oct. 17) when he came in contact with a 2300 volt wire while working on a transformer back of the substation on South Bell Street. According to reports, DeGraff was working on a transformer about 10 feet high. For some reason, he lifted his arm which came in contact with the live wire, knocking him from the transformer, it was said. He fell head first to the ground. DeGraff was pronounced dead by physicians, who examined him immediately following the accident although artificial respiration and lung motors were applied for three hours. Severe bruises on his shoulders and back led physicians to believe that his neck may bee been broken. R.C. Kumkler, manager of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric company, was conducting an investigation of the accident yesterday. AA detailed report will be filed by Kumler today, he said. DeGraff lived in Shawnee most of his life. He served 13 years as an employee of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric company. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Esther DeGraff, Two children, Gloria Catherine, 5, and David Richard, 2; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isadore J. DeGraff, 127 North Tucker St., three brothers, Romie, Isadore and Edwin, all of Shawnee; three sisters, Mrs. H.P. Roentgen of Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. J.W. Horbash of Shawnee, Mrs. C.W. Laub of Okmulgee. The funeral service was held Sunday. George Degraff, of this city, an uncle, went down Saturday to attend the funeral. Other relatives in this community are uncles, Joseph and William DeGraff; aunts, Miss Frances DeGraff and Mrs. C.G. Lemon. | |
| 5092 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, George 1 George DeGraff George DeGraff died about 3:10 Wednesday morning at his home on Green St. wet of the Creek. His sister, Miss Frances DeGraff, was with him when he died. Mr. DeGraff has been in poor physical condition for over a year but able to be about. He was in Topeka Saturday and probably became ill Sunday. He lived alone and was frequently absent for a few days at a time so no concern was felt by his relatives until about the time word come of his serious condition. Tuesday he managed to get an outside door open and attracted the attention of F.E. Diehl, high neighbor, and the latter summoned Miss DeGraff and Dr. Miller. He was beyond medical aid and passed away a few hours later. George would have been 71 years old May 17 of this year. He came to Kansas from his birthplace at South Bend, Ind., with his parents when a child, 5 months old. He spent his early manhood here and conducted a barber shop. After selling to B.D. Dennis he moved to Holton and owned a shop for many years. He married Miss Kate Bennett of Holton, and she and her parents conducted a hotel for years, known as the Bennett House. Two children were born to Mrs. and Mrs. DeGraff, a son, now deceased, and a daughter, Margaret Smits, of Berkeley, Calif. His divorced wife is also located in California. About ten years ago George returned to Rossville to spend his last days, occasionally working at his trade. Other surviving relatives are a sister, Miss Frances DeGraff, and two brothers. Joseph and William DeGraff, all of Rossville. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 2 o'clock at the Verschelden funeral home in St. Marys, and the body interred in the St. Marys cemetery. Mrs. Cecil Bourdon, of Topeka, drove to Rossville, Wednesday, called by the death of her cousin, George DeGraff. | |
| 5093 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, George 2 The following relatives and friends from Rossville and Topeka, were in St. Marys last Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of George DeGraff: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shenk, Mr. and Mrs. John Shenk, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Navarre, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Navarre, Mr. and Mrs. Ed DeGraff, Will DeGraff, Mrs. Leo DeGraff, Frances DeGraff, Fannie DeGraff, Mrs. Frank Strimple, of Rossville; Mr. and Mrs. George DeGraff, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bourdon, Mrs. Peter Bourdon, Mrs. Alf Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Streeter of Topeka. Mrs. Margaret Smits, daughter of the late George DeGraff arrived in Rossville, Wednesday, from Holton. Walter Wilson of Holton accompanied her to Rossville. She is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Frances DeGraff. MISCELLANEOUS The family of the late Geo. DeGraff wish to sincerely thank all for assistance and will hold in grateful memory all those offering sympathy, in the time of their sorrow. Mrs. Margaret Smits Francis DeGraff William and Joe DeGraff | |
| 5094 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Isadore Isadore DeGraff Word was received here this morning by the relatives, of the death of Isadore DeGraff, which occurred Wed. at 2:30, at his home in Shawnee, Okla. The funeral will be held Friday morning at Shawnee. The deceased is a brother of William, Joseph and George and Miss Frances DeGraff of this community and Mrs. Alice Mileham. Besides these relative he is survived by his wife and seven children. Mr. DeGraff's early life was spent in this community at the home place south of Rossville. He had been a resident of Shawnee the past 35 years. He would have reached his 72nd year the 20 of this month. | |
| 5095 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, John B. Two More Old Settlers Gone John Baptiste De Graff John DeGraff, a resident of this vicinity since 1866, died Sunday at about the noon hour after a prolonged illness at the advanced age of 82. Mr. DeGraff had been bedfast for the past fifteen months, and prior to that time was practically an invalid for many months. Mr. DeGraff was born in Canada. For many years he resided at South Bend, Ind., where three sisters and one brother who survive him live. In June, 1866, Mr. DeGraff came to Kansas and located near Rossville. His allotment by the government when the Pottawatomie Indians were given their lands is now owned by C.M. Smith. He is survived by his widow, four sons, Isadore of Shawnee, Okla., George of Holton, Kas., Joseph and William of Rossville, two daughters, Mrs. Alice Mileham of Topeka and Miss Frances DeGraff of Rossville. The funeral was held Tuesday at 9 o'clock at the Catholic Church and interment made in the St Mary's cemetery. | |
| 5096 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, John W. John W. DeGraff REPUBLIC, Mo. - John W. DeGraff, 69, Republic, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1991, at a Springfield nursing home. Mr. DeGraff was retired from the water department, city utilities, in Springfield. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Dec. 12, 1921 at Rossville, Kan., the son of Charles E. and Alice Stum DeGraff. His wife, Wanda Beaty DeGraff survives. A son Ray DeGraff, died in June 1960. Survivors include four daughters, Glenna Kraft, Monett; Pam Morrison, Purdy; and Cheryl DeGraff and LaVeda Hail, both of Denver, Co.; seven sisters, Phylis Roney and Lottie McGuire, both of Topeka, Ks., Vera Sicking, Clinton, Mo., Dolly Heiland, Rossville, Kan., Patricia Brown, Meriden, Kan., and Doris Mohler and Bonnie Thomas, both of Silver Lake, Kan.; and a grandson. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Rossville, Ks. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m. today in Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Later visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday in Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka, Kan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 5097 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Joseph Joseph DeGraff Joseph F. DeGraff, 72, died Monday in a Topeka hospital. Born March 12, 1865, he had made his home in Rossville for sixty years. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by eight sons: Clarence, Palo Alto, Calif., Joseph, of Chicago; Paul, of Trenton, Mo.; Benjamin, of Des Moines; George, of Topeka; Donald of Valley Falls; Edward and Leo of Rossville; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Mabry, Mr. Frances Hetcher and Mrs. Dorothy Morriss of Topeka; a brother, William of Rossville; a sister, Miss Frances DeGraff of Rossville; twenty-eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Rossville Catholic church. Burial was in St. Marys cemetery. Pall bearers were A.B. Jamieson, C.E. Cless, Walter Cless, Henry Martin, Louis Martin and Gus Kassebaum. CARDS OF THANKS - We wish to thank our friends for sympathy and many acts of kindness to us in our bereavement the loss of our brother, Joseph DeGraff. --Frances DeGraff & William DeGraff We wish to thank our friends for their sympathy and also for the many beautiful sympathy cards sent to us in our bereavement, the loss of dear father, Joseph DeGraff. --Mr. & Mrs. Ed DeGraff | |
| 5098 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Leroy In memory of our dear son Leroy who passed away four years ago, April 2, 1946. We have only memory dear son, To remember our whole life thru; But the sweetness will linger forever, As we treasure the image of you. Our lips cannot tell what to say - God alone knows how we miss you, In a home that is lonesome today, dear son. Sadly missed by Mother, Father, Brothers and Sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Edward DeGraff and Family | |
| 5099 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Lois DeGraff Child Died Today Lois Marie DeGraff, ten weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed DeGraff died this morning at 6 o'clock following a three weeks illness with whooping cough. Bronchial pneumonia developed which caused the child's death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. | |
| 5100 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Lowell Lowell ‘Jack’ DeGraff Lowell B. "Jack" DeGraff, 76, Topeka, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 1990 at his home. Mr. DeGraff worked 39 years for Kansas Power and Light Co., before he retired in 1977. He was born July 18, 1913, in Rossville, the son of Clarence and Josephine Stamp DeGraff. He spent most of his life in Topeka. Mr. DeGraff was a 50year member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was a former member of Topeka Lodge No. 17, AF&AM. Survivors include a daughter, Ethel Mae DeGraff, Topeka; a son, Jay Lynn DeGraff, Topeka; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Eskridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., 5375 W. 7th, 66606. |
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