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| 5051 |  | 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. | |
| 5052 |  | 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. | |
| 5053 |  | 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. | |
| 5054 |  | 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. | |
| 5055 |  | 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. | |
| 5056 |  | 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. | |
| 5057 |  | 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. | |
| 5058 |  | 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. | |
| 5059 |  | 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. | |
| 5060 |  | 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. | |
| 5061 |  | 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. | |
| 5062 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Dora Mrs. Dora DeGraff died at her home in Rossville after an illness of six days from plural pneumonia. | |
| 5063 |  | 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. | |
| 5064 |  | 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. | |
| 5065 |  | 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. | |
| 5066 |  | 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. | |
| 5067 |  | 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. | |
| 5068 |  | 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. | |
| 5069 |  | 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 | |
| 5070 |  | 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. | |
| 5071 |  | 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. | |
| 5072 |  | 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. | |
| 5073 |  | 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 | |
| 5074 |  | 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 | |
| 5075 |  | 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. | |
| 5076 |  | 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. | |
| 5077 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Robert Robert G. DeGraff Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home for Robert George DeGraff, 85, Topeka, who died Saturday, September 13, 1977, in a Topeka rest home where he had been a few days. He was born July 13, 1892, at Rossville, and lived in Topeka about 50 ears. He was employed by Santa Fe Railway 20 years before he retired. Mr. DeGraff was a member of University United Methodist Church, Orient Lodge No. 51, AF&AM, Scottish Rite bodies, Beulah Chapter No. 34, Order of Eastern Star, and the Santa Fe Old Timers Club. He was married to Eva Strimple on September 13, 1918 at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Georgella Venturella, Topeka, Mrs. Louise Bitner, Lee's Summit, Mo., and Mrs. June Barnes, LaHabra, Calif.; two sons; Paul LaVerne DeGraff Omaha, Nebr., and Robert G. DeGraff Jr., Springfield, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothea Overbay, Kansas City, Ks. and Mrs. Frances Hipsher, Topeka; three brothers, Paul Degraff, Dallas, Tex.; Joseph DeGraff, Port Charlotte, Fla., and Donald DeGraff, Topeka; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Orient Lodge No. 51, AF&AM, conducted graveside services at Memorial Park Cemetery. | |
| 5078 |  | Obituary- DeGraff, Russell DeGraff Child Buried Saturday Russell Lyle DeGraff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed DeGraff of near Mayetta, died Sunday at 11:15 a.m. after an illness of only two days from diphtheria. The child had been brought to the home of Mrs. Stum near Delia, the day previous. A short funeral service was held at the Stum home Monday forenoon. The body was brought to Rossville for burial in Rossville cemetery. Russell, who was born March 13, 1918, was 3 years, 6 months and 5 days old. Mr. and Mrs. DeGraff have the sympathy of Rossville people in their bereavement. | |
| 5079 |  | Obituary- DeHart, Donald Donald Eugene DeHart Donald Eugene DeHart, 88, passed away October 30 2015. Don was born May 26, 1927 in Rossville Kansas to parents Prentis and Lula (Trimble) DeHart. Don graduated from Silver Lake High School. He served his country in the US Army Signal Corps in Korea and was a member of American Legion Post 400, and VFW 1650. He worked at Southwestern Bell and AT&T, as well as the State of Kansas for over 40 years. Don was also in the DriWash and Guard business. Don was a member of Northland Christian Church. Don is survived by his wife, Marian DeHart; sons, Steve and Danny; daughters; Susan Holsteen and Sherry Muller, 14 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren and 2 on the way. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission and sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Cremation & Funeral Services, 235 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Kansas 66603. www.chapeloaksne.com | |
| 5080 |  | Obituary- DeHart, Harold Harold VV. “Monk” DeHart, Sr. Harold William “Monk” DeHart, Sr., 77, Topeka, died Monday, October 4, 1993, at his home. He was born March 12, 1916, at Silver Lake, the son of Prentis and Lula Trimble DeHart. He attended Rossville schools and was a graduate of Rossville High School. Mr. DeHart was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II. He was a member of Topeka North Post #400 of the American Legion. He was a supervisor in motel construction for Linquist Construction for 35 years before lie retired. He traveled all over the United States during this employment. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Vernon DeHart; and a sister, Goldia Slayton. Surviving him are his companion, Shirley Cox, of the home; a daughter, Cathy Charity, Topeka; a son, Hal DeHart, Topeka; two brothers, Herman DeHart, North Glen, Colo. and Don DeHart, Topeka; a sister, Donis Hanrahan, Topeka; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Mr. DeHart was cremated. Graveside interment of cremains with military honors was conducted by Topeka North Post #400 of the American Legion at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, at Rossville City Cemetery. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of die donor’s choice. | |
| 5081 |  | Obituary- DeHart, Valorie Valorie Anne DeHart, 48, Topeka, was killed in an automobile accident on K-10 highway west of DeSoto on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002. Ms. DeHart had been a private detective and a prison guard in Lansing and at the Topeka Correctional Facility, and she was a supervisor for Barton Security in Olathe. She was trained as a nail technician at the American Academy of Hair Design, where she graduated valedictorian of her class. She was born April 27, 1954, the daughter of Bruce A. and Lorraine Heim Bleeck Sr. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1972. Survivors include a son, Dallas DeHart, Norfolk, Va.; her parents, Bruce and Lorraine Bleeck Sr., Topeka; two brothers, Bruce Bleeck Jr. and Michael Bleeck Sr., both of Topeka; a sister, Laurette McAtee; and a granddaughter. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Ms. DeHart will lie in state from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Valorie Anne DeHart Memorial Fund to be designated later, and sent in care of the funeral home. Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Dec 1, 2002 | |
| 5082 |  | Obituary- DeHoff, Linda Mrs. Linda M. DeHoff Louisburg – Mrs. Linda Mary Ross DeHoff, 37, Louisburg, died Wednesday in a fire in her home. She was a former music teacher. She was born June 19, 1948, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Dan and Marie Ross. She spent her early life at LaCygne where she attended public schools. She was graduated from Kansas State University. Mrs. DeHoff was a music teacher in the Wamego school system and gave private lessons in Rossville. She had lived in Louisburg the past 10 years. Mrs. DeHoff organized Chapter HX of PEO Sisterhood in Rossville and was the president of Chapter CV in Louisburg. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and choir director of the Louisburg United Methodist Church, where she assisted in supervising youth groups. She was married to Dr. Fred DeHoff, a Louisburg veterinarian. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Brandy DeHoff and Kristin DeHoff, both at home; her mother, Mrs. Marie Ross, LaCygne; and a sister, Mrs. Susan Pease, LaCygne. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the LaCygne United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery, LaCygne. Memorial contributions may be made to the PEO Musical Fund and sent in care of Mangold Funeral Home, LaCygne. | |
| 5083 |  | Obituary- DeHoney, James From "Border Star" February 2, 1883 Deaths in hospital....James Dehoney | |
| 5084 |  | Obituary- Deiter, Betty Mrs. Betty Ruth Deiter MAPLE HILL – Mrs. Betty Ruth Deiter, 61, Maple Hill, was found dead Thursday at her home. Officials said she died of natural causes. She was born Feb. 14, 1928, at her parents’ home in Westport Township near Berryton, the daughter of William and Faye McCormick Ulrey. She was graduated in 1946 from Berryton High School. She lived in the Maple Hill community most of her life and in Maple Hill the past six years. Mrs. Deiter was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, Ladies Auxiliary to Philip Billard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1650 and Wheathearts Square Dance club, both in Topeka, and James Elmer Romick Unit No. 130 of the American Legion Auxiliary, Maple Hill Research Club and an Extension Homemakers Unit, all at Maple Hill. She was married to Harold M. Deiter on Sept, 29, 1947, in the Catholic Church of the Assumption at Topeka. He died May 26, 1978. Survivors include a daughter, Debra L. Howerton, Rossville; a son, Harold M. Deiter Jr., Rossville; a grandchild; and two stepgrandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at S. Marys. Mrs. Deiter will lie in state after noon today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Basic Cancer Research, Division of Biology, Ackert Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 66506. | |
| 5085 |  | Obituary- Deiter, Charlotte Charlotte Ann (Simons) Deiter Charlotte Ann (Simons) Deiter beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away Tuesday, December 16th 2014 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, with her 3 children at her side. She was born January 29, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles E. and Fay E. (Johnston) Simons. She was raised in the Oakland community and graduated from Topeka High School in 1946. She was formerly employed at C&W Market and GMD Warehouse. She and her husband retired on their farm in Maple Hill. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Charlotte was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Maple Hill Research Club, and an ambassador at Atria Hearthstone. She was married to Melvin P. Deiter on February 10, 1947. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband Melvin, her parents, her sister Marjean (Simons) Taylor, and her two brothers James and Robert Simons. Survivors include her daughter, Linda (Don) Harrison of Keller, TX, two sons, Larry (Michelle) Deiter of Meriden, and Dennis (Anna) Deiter of Raymore, MO. Other survivors include 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Kan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Senior Center or the Donor’s choice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 5086 |  | Obituary- Deiter, Jean 1 JEAN DEITER The compassionate spirit of Jean Deiter entered eternal peace on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at Midland Care Hospice of Topeka. Jean was a longtime resident of Silver Lake. Her life was led with love and kindness through the grace of Christ. Jean was born Feb. 6, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Carl C. and Pauline B. Mitchell Honeycutt. Carl and Pauline moved Jean to Topeka in 1945 where she graduated at Topeka High School in 1950. She married Robert T. (Bob) Deiter of Maple Hill in 1956 and together they raised a blessing of three children from their previous marriages and four more from their own union. They moved to the com¬munity of Silver Lake in 1958. Jean was an active member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville for 47 years and Mother Teresa Catholic Church since 2005. She served in many capacities for both churches through the years. She owned and operated the family farm with Bob from 1958 until his death in 1986. They owned and operated Deiter Christmas Tree Farms beginning in 1981; Jean continued until 2006. She worked part-time for the department of agriculture FSA from 1982 to 2000. Jean served eight years on Silver Lake School Board District 372. She served on Silver Lake’s City Council for 15 years and was a member of Silver Lake Senior Citizens. Jean is survived by her children: Kay (Irv) Klinger, Fort Worth, Texas; Mike (Betty) Deiter, Silver Lake; Susan Hawkins, Lake Wabaunsee, Kan.; Teresa (Rex) Earley, Prairie Village; Bob (Jennifer) Deiter, Kansas City, Mo.; step-children Jacqueline (David) Parker, Highlands, N.C.; Cary (Vikki) Deiter, El Paso, Texas; grandchildren: Heather Brown, Kristopher, Jacob and Megan Deiter, Sarah and Zachary Hawkins, Hannah and Mitchell Earley, Daniel and Elizabeth Deiter, Kinzey Parker, Cary and Sam Deiter, Jennifer Martinek; great-grandchildren: Ethan and Madeline Cregan, Kaylee, Brody and Karys Deiter, Jenna Blad and Peyton Martinek. Jean also leaves behind many special friends and family who blessed her life. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, Jan. 11, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa Catholic Church Building Fund or United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, KS 66536 To leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 5087 |  | Obituary- Deiter, Jean 2 Jean Deiter The compassionate spirit of Jean Deiter entered eternal peace on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Midland Care Hospice of Topeka. Jean was a long time resident of Silver Lake. Her life was led with love and kindness through the grace of Christ. Jean was born February 6, 1933 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Carl C. and Pauline B. (Mitchell) Honeycutt. Carl and Pauline moved Jean to Topeka in 1945 where she graduated Topeka High School in 1950. She married Robert T. (Bob) Deiter of Maple Hill in 1956 and together they raised a blessing of 3 children from their previous marriages and 4 more from their own union. They moved to the com¬munity of Silver Lake in in 1958. Jean was an active member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville for 47 years and Mother Teresa Catholic Church since 2005. She served in many capacities for both churches through the years. She owned and operated the family farm with Bob from 1958 until his death in 1985. They owned and operated Deiter Christmas Tree Farms beginning in 1981, Jean continued until 2006. She worked part time for the department of agriculture, FSA from 1982 to 2000. Jean served 8 years on Silver Lake School Board District 372. She served on Silver Lake's City Council for 15 years and was a member of Silver Lake Senior Citizens. Jean is survived by her children, Kay (Irv) Klinger, Fort Worth, TX; Mike (Betty) Deiter, Silver Lake, KS; Susan Hawkins, Lake Wabaunsee, KS; Teresa (Rex) Earley, Prairie Village, KS; Bob (Jennifer) Deiter, Kansas City, MO and step children, Jacqueline (David) Parker, Highlands, NC; Cary (Vikki) Deiter, El Paso, TX. Grandchildren, Heather Brown, Kristopher, Jacob & Megan Deiter, Sarah & Zachary Hawkins, Hannah & Mitchell Earley, Daniel & Elizabeth Deiter, Kinzey Parker, Cary & Sam Deiter, Jennifer Martinek. Great Grand-children, Ethan & Madeline Cregan, Kaylee, Brody & Karys Deiter, Jenna Blad & Peyton Martinek. Jean also leaves behind many special friends and family who blessed her life. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in Topeka. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Deiter will lie in state and the family will receive friends after 6:30 P.M. Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a Rosary recited at 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa Catholic Church Building Fund or United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, KS 66536 To leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 5088 |  | Obituary- Deiter, Mary Mary Deiter Passes Away Mary E. Deiter, 82, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the Overland Park Regional Hospital. She was born June 3, 1939, Wagner, OK, the daughter of William “Tooter” and Ruby L. Krohn Nichols. Mary graduated from Tulsa High School. She moved to Kansas in the early 70’s. Mary worked in retail sales. She worked in food services at USD No. 321 and later worked for Famous Brand Retail Liquor. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Meredith “Buddy” Nichols, and a sister, Norma Wagner. Mary was united in marriage to Richard J. Deiter II on September 18, 1981, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include her children; Kirk (Amanda) Henderson, Tonkawa, OK, Milea Ryan, Salina, Michael (Carolyn) Delaney, Gardner, Amy Raelyne (Brett) Sutton, Topeka, and Richard J. (Julie) Deiter III, Topeka; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. A visitation will be held from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial Contributions may be made in Mary’s name to help purchase a headstone. Piper Funeral Home 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5089 |  | Obituary- Deiter, Melvin 1 Melvin P. Deiter Melvin P. Deiter, 87, formerly of Maple Hill, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born Aug. 4, 1924, at Paxico, the son of Francis P. and Verna M. Stone Deiter. He was raised in the Maple Hill community and gradu¬ated from Maple Hill High School in 1942. Melvin served as a corpsman in the 2nd Marine Division fighting in the Battle of Saipan. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After Melvin was discharged from the service, he moved back to the Maple Hill community and worked for Morell’s Meat Packing. He later worked at the VA Hospital in Topeka until he retired. Mr. Deiter was a farmer and rancher for many years. He also drove a school bus for Mill Creek Valley USD 329, Alma. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Melvin also was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Deiter was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Joseph G., Robert and Harold Deiter, Dorothy Watt and Shirley Meier. On Feb. 10, 1947, he was united in marriage to Charlotte Simons in Topeka. She survives at the home. Other survivors include two sons, Larry Deiter and wife Michelle of Meriden, and Dennis Deiter and wife Anna of Raymore, Mo.; his daughter, Linda Harrison and husband Don of Keller, Texas; two brothers, Howard Deiter of Maple Hill and William Deiter of Topeka; a sister, Maxine Bronaugh; eight grandchildren; and 16 great¬grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 2 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Senior Center or the donor’s choice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5090 |  | Obituary- Deiter, Melvin 2 MELVIN P. DEITER Melvin P. Deiter, 87, formerly of Maple Hill, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. He was born Aug. 4, 1924, at Paxico, the son of Francis P. and Verna M. Stone Deiter. He was raised in the Maple Hill community and graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1942. Melvin served as a corpsman in the 2nd Marine Division fighting in the Battle of Saipan. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After Melvin was discharged from the service he moved back to the Maple Hill community and worked for Morell’s Meat Packing. He later worked at the V.A. Hospital in Topeka until he retired. Mr. Deiter was a farmer and rancher for many years. He also drove a school bus for Mill Creek Valley USD No. 329, Alma. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Melvin also was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Deiter was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Joseph G., Robert and Harold Deiter, Dorothy Watt and Shirley Meier. On Feb. 10, 1947, he was united in marriage to Charlotte Simons in Topeka. She survives at the home. Other survivors include two sons, Larry (Michelle) Deiter, Meriden, and Dennis (Anna) Deiter, Raymore, Mo.; his daughter, Linda (Don) Harrison, Keller, Texas; two brothers, Howard Deiter, Maple Hill and William Deiter, Topeka; a sister, Maxine Bronaugh; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. Mr. Deiter will lie in state from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, where there will be a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Senior Center or the donor’s choice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5091 |  | Obituary- Deiter, Melvin 3 Melvin P. Deiter Melvin P. Deiter, 87, formerly of Maple Hill passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born August 4, 1924 at Paxico, the son of Francis P. and Verna M. Stone Deiter. He was raised in the Maple Hill community and graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1942. Melvin served as a corpsman in the 2nd Marine Division fighting in the Battle of Saipan. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze-Star. After Melvin was discharged from the service he moved back to the Maple Hill community and worked for Morell's Meat Packing. He later worked at the V.A. Hospital in Topeka until he retired. Mr. Deiter was a farmer and rancher for many years. He also drove a school bus for Mill Creek Valley USD No. 329, Alma. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Melvin also was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Deiter was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Joseph G., Robert and Harold Deiter, Dorothy Watt and Shirley Meier. On February 10, 1947 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Simons in Topeka. She survives at the home. Other survivors include two sons, Larry (Michelle) Deiter, Meriden and Dennis (Anna) Deiter, Raymore, MO; his daughter, Linda (Don) Harrison, Keller, TX; two brothers, Howard Deiter, Maple Hill and William Deiter, Topeka; a sister, Maxine Bronaugh, 8 grandchildren and 16 great¬grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Kansas. Mr. Deiter will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Senior Center or the Donor's choice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5092 |  | Obituary- Dekat, Carl 1 Father Carl M. Dekat Father Carl M. Dekat, 92, of Flush, Kansas, died Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. | |
| 5093 |  | Obituary- Dekat, Carl 2 Father Carl was born July 5, 1927, in rural Flush, Kansas, the son of Henry A. and Johanna Nuttman Dekat. He attended St. Joseph’s grade school and high school. He then graduated from Conception Seminary College and Kenrick Seminary. Carl was ordained as a priest February 28, 1953 for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Father Carl served as Assistant Pastor for four years at St. Mary’s in Kansas City, Kansas, then the pastor for several Kansas Catholic parishes over the course of his career; St. Joseph’s in Lillis, St. Patrick’s in Coal Creek, St. Joseph’s in Wathena, St. Teresa’s in Perry, St. Aloysius in Meriden, St. Patrick’s in Corning, Sacred Heart in Baileyville, St. Dominic’s in Holton, St. Francis Xavier, Mayetta, Sacred Heart in Topeka, Immaculate Conception in St. Marys, St. Stanislaus in Rossville, Holy Cross in Emmett, and St. Joseph’s in Topeka. In 2006, Father Carl retired and moved back to Flush. | |
| 5094 |  | Obituary- Dekat, Carl 3 Even during retirement, Father Carl continued to work part time at St. Joseph’s in Flush, St. Bernard’s in Wamego, Holy Family in Alma, and Sacred Heart in Paxico. Father was a life member of Knights of Columbus. He joined the Flush Council in 1945. Father also enjoyed doing woodworking. Father Carl is survived by his sister, Dorene Taylor, Westmoreland and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings; Isabel Gareis, Loretta Straub, Bernard Dekat, Arthur Dekat, Cleo Dekat, Donald Dekat, and Gilbert Dekat. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Flush, Kansas. Archbishop Joseph Naumann will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The family will greet friends, Wednesday, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at the church. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm. They suggest memorial contributions to the Father Carl Dekat Memorial Fund, to benefit various parishes that Father served, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Evans Mortuary in Wamego. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellafuneral.com. | |
| 5095 |  | Obituary- DeKeyser, Richard Richard DeKeyser Richard J. DeKeyser, 58, 709 Sumner, died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient since Aug. 12. He apparently suffered a massive abdominal hemorrhage. He was born Sept. 5, 1915, near Delia and lived in Topeka 51 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He was employed by Santa Fe Railway 31 years before he retired. He was a machinist. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, the American Legion, and the Brotherhood of Railway Machinists. He was married to the former Geneva Germonprez. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Gary Jensen, Route 2; a daughter, Mrs. Janice Ann Chaffin, Hays; a stepson, Robert Duff, 729 Oakland; a brother, August DeKeyser, 902 Poplar; two sisters, Mrs. Marcella Johnson, 204 Carnahan Place, and Mrs. Agnes Koehler, 5246 S.E. Ratner Road, Berryton; and seven grandchildren. Brennan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Richard DeKeyser Richard J. DeKeyser, 58, 709 Sumner, died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient since Aug. 12. He apparently suffered a massive abdominal hemorrhage. He was born Sept. 5, 1915, near Delia and lived in Topeka 51 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He was employed by Santa Fe Railway 31 years before he retired. He was a machinist. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, the American Legion, and the Brotherhood of Railway Machinists. He was married to the former Geneva Germonprez. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Gary Jensen, Route 2; a daughter, Mrs. Janice Ann Chaffin, Hays; a stepson, Robert Duff, 729 Oakland; a brother, August DeKeyser, 902 Po¬plar; two sisters, Mrs. Marcella Johnson, 204 Carnahan Place, and Mrs. Agnes Koehler, 5246 S.E. Ratner Road, Berryton; and seven grandchildren. Brennan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. | |
| 5096 |  | Obituary- Delfs, Emma Mrs. Emma Anne Delfs ALMA – Mrs. Emma Anne Delfs, 73, Alma, died Sunday, Jan. 29, at her home here. She was a telephone operator at Alma from 1948 to 1965. From 1965 until 1973 she was foods supervisor at an Alma nursing home. Mrs. Delfs was born Sept. 30, 1910, at Auburn, the daughter of Charles and Mabel Faust Correll. She moved to Alma from St. George in 1929. She was a member of The Birthday Club, Peace United Church of Christ and the women’s guild of the church, all at Alma. She was married to Henry Delfs Sept. 9, 1929, at Junction City. He died Aug. 13, 1973. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Henry Delfs, in 1951, and a grandson, Brad Nider, in 1983. Survivors include three daughters, Henrietta “Penny” Nider, Rossville, Katherine Noland, Ness City, and Mary Anne Kasburg, Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Marion Correll, Havensville, and Herbert Correll, El Dorado; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Coleman, Delia; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be a 2 p.m. Tuesday at Peace United Church of Christ, Alma. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Delfs will lie in state at LaMarGentry Funeral Home, Alma, from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, and at the church from 1 p.m. until the service time Tuesday. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5097 |  | Obituary- DeLong, Merle Merle Elwin “Pop” Delong Merle E. “Pop” DeLong passed away at the Rossville Nursing Center on March 15,2018 at the age of 93. He was born on March 8,1925 at Strawn, Kansas the son of Roy A. DeLong and Tracy Hazel Phillips DeLong Merle was one of eight children, Lester C. DeLong, Bertha DeLong Claycamp O’Conner, Roy Amos DeLong, Laura DeLong Dalrymple, Mary Lou DeLong Atherly, Wendall Dean DeLong, and Hazel DeLong Lynn. All have preceded him in death except for Mary Lou and Hazel. Merle married JoAnn Bell in 1945. To this union was born five children; Carolyn DeLong Rogers-husband Roy, Alice DeLong Sprague-husband Tom, Patsy DeLong Fulghum-husband Robert, Charles DeLong-wife Kathy, Larry DeLong-wife Susan. This marriage dissolved in 1965. In 1967 Merle married Dolly Becker Bennett. He became the stepfather to Dolly’s four children; Debra Medlock, Eldon Bennett (deceased), Daphne Euglow, and Robert Bennett-wife Janet Merle and Dolly celebrated their fiftieth Anniversary on September 29,2017. Merle leaves behind his wife Dolly, children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He began his life in farming, later went into construction, and retired from the Topeka Street Department. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. He was also an avid sto-ryteller whether real or fiction and kept his grandchildren entertained. He will be truly missed by all. Memorial services will be held at a later date. | |
| 5098 |  | Obituary- Delp, Ella Ella S. Delp Ella S. Delp, 82, Rossville, died Monday, January 10, 2000, at the Adult Living Center, Rossville. She was born October 4, 1917, in Patrick County, VA, the daughter of Ace and Flora Bowman Scott. Ella owned and operated a dress shop before her retirement. She had lived in Rossville the past several years. She married Joseph W. Delp. He died. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in Mr. Airy, NC. Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5099 |  | Obituary- Denmark, Arminnie Mrs. Arminnie Denmark, 55 years old, died at her home one mile east of Oakland last Thursday evening. The funeral was held Saturday and interment made in Topeka cemetery. Mrs. Denmark was a resident of Rossville until about a year ago, having resided in the residence one door south of the Baptist church, and will be remembered by many of the residents of this city. | |
| 5100 |  | Obituary- Dennis, Benjamin Benjamin Dennis Is No More. While doing some carpenter work on a new building for Mr. Myers near North Topeka last Monday, Ben Dennis received internal injuries from a fall which resulted in his death Wednesday afternoon. The news of this accident and the fatal result thereof was a distinct shock to the citizens of Rossville. Many years residence in this city had established for Mr. Dennis a wide circle of friends who admired his traits of generosity and kindliness--Ben was everybody's friend, and his sudden demise is deplored by all. The body arrived from Topeka on the afternoon of the Fourth and rested in the family home until this morning, when the flower-bedecked casket was tenderly carried to the Presbyterian Church. Rev. J.G. Maver of Topeka officiated at the funeral and delivered a beautiful and impressive sermon. His words carried genuine consolation to the stricken widow and left an indelible impression upon the minds of the congregation. The A.O.U.W. lodge of this city, of which the deceased was an old member and acting officer, administered the solemn rites of the order at the city cemetery. Benjamin Dennis was 51 years of age. A devoted wife and a granddaughter survive him. |
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