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| 5151 |  | Obituary- DeVader, Nicolas Topeka-Nicolas E. “Nick” DeVader, 19, Tonganoxie, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Topeka. He was born June 21, 1997 in Topeka, the son of Joshua D. DeVader and Micah D. Leeper. Nick graduated from Seaman High School in 2015. He was involved in football and track and had a passion for all sports. Nick had a gift with babies and children and had a beautiful smile. He worked in construction as a mason. Survivors include his father, Josh DeVader, mother and step-father; Micah (Lance) Bailey; step-father, Lance Williams; brothers, Michael DeVader, Cody Williams, Noah Bailey, William DeVader, Xavier DeVader and Benjamen DeVader; sisters, Taylor Williams, Morgan DeVader, Brianna DeVader, Lucy DeVader and Josh-Lynn DeVader; Grandparents, Tom & Karen Leeper, Judy and Kent Francis, Dave DeVader and Betty Bailey; aunts, Jessica Hodges and Misty Vick; uncle, Lukas Leeper. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 28, 2016 at the First Christian Church (1880 SW Gage) Topeka. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, October 27, 2016 and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nick DeVader Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5152 |  | Obituary- DeVader, Pauline Pauline H. Devacfer Mrs. Pauline H. DeVader, 70, Emmett, died Monday, May 22, 1989, at an Onaga hospital. She was born February 2, 1919, at Delia, the daughter of Louis and Mary Teresa Simecka Lysek. She spent her life in the Delia and Emmett communities. Mrs. DeVader was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett and the Altar Sodality at the church. She also was a member of Jolly Workers in Emmett. She was married to Edward H. DeVader November 18, 1940, in Delia. He survives. An infant son, Mark DeVader, died in 1949. Other survivors include five daughters, Mary Lou Finnegan, Topeka; Bobbi McGrath, Karen Keller and Linda Perry, Emmett; and Donna Smith, Maple Hill; three sons, Greg DeVader, Marvin DeVader and Kevin DeVader, all of Emmett; two sisters, Lucille Freeman, La Puente, Calif., and Kitty Dietrich, Wichita; 24 grandchildren and a great-grand¬child. Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. A rosary was recited Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mrs. Pauline De-Vader Memorial Fund to be designated later by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5153 |  | Obituary- DeVader, Raymon 1 Raymon Theodore DeVader HOLTON — Raymon Theodore DeVader, 58, Holton, died Tuesday, March 17, 1992, at his home. He worked for Goodyear for 30 years. He also was a farmer and stockman. He was born June 5, 1933, in Delia, the son of Henry Francis and Ines Hladky DeVaaer. He lived in Holton 28 years and previously had lived in Emmett. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of United Rubber Workers Local Union No. 307, and St. Dominick Catholic Church in Holton. He was married to Mary Page on June 25, 1962, in Emmett. They were divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Evonda Lierz, Kansas City, Kan., Kimberly Richter, Holton; a son, Daymon DeVader, Circleville; his mother, Ines DeVader, Holton: three sisters, Ramona Robinson and Renetta Moore, both Mayetta, and Rosalee Boling, Hoyt; four brothers, Francis DeVader, Richard DeVader and Roger DeVader, all of Holton, and Robert DeVader, Singlesprings, Calif.; and one grandson. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Dominick Catholic Church in Holton. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Holton. He will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton where a Parish Rosary will be at 7 p.m. and relatives and friends will meet following the Rosary. | |
| 5154 |  | Obituary- DeVader, Raymon 2 Raymon T. DeVader Raymon Theodore “Ted” DeVader, 58, Holton, died Tuesday, March 17, 1992, at his home. He worked for Goodyear for 30 years. He also was a farmer and stockman. He was born June 5, 1933, in Delia, the son of Henry Francis and Ines Hladky DeVader. He lived in Holton 28 years and previously had lived in Emmett. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of United Rubber Workers Local Union No. 307, and St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton. He was married to Mary Page on June 25, 1962, in Emmett. They were divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Evonda Lierz, Kansas City, Ks., Kimberly Richter, Holton; a son, Daymon DeVader, Circleville; his mother, Ines DeVader, Holton; three sisters, Ramona Robinson and Renetta Moore, both Mayetta, and Rosalee Boling, Hoyt; four brothers, Francis DeVader, Richard DeVader and Roger DeVader, all of Holton, and Robert DeVader, Singlesprings, Calif.; and one grandson. Mass of Christian Burial was 10 a.m. Monday at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Holton. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Holton. A parish rosary was at 7 p.m. Sunday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. DeVader Raymon Theodore DeVader, 58, Holton, died Tuesday, March 17, 1992, at his home. He worked for Goodyear for 30 years. He also was a farmer and stockman. He was born June 5, 1933, in Delia, the son of Henry Francis and Ines Hladky DeVader. He lived in Holton 28 years and previously had lived in Emmett. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of United Rubber Workers Local Union No. 307, and St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton. He was married to Mary Page on June 25, 1962, in Emmett. They were divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Evonda Lierz, Kansas City, Kan., Kimberly Richter, Holton; a son, Daymon DeVader, Circleville; his mother, Ines DeVader, Holton; three sisters, Ramona Robinson and Renetta Moore, both of Mayetta, and Rosalee Boling, Hoyt; four brothers, Francis DeVader, Richard DeVader and Roger DeVader, all of Holton, and Robert DeVader, Singlesprings, Calif.; and one grandson. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Holton. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5155 |  | Obituary- DeVader, Richard DeVader Richard J. "Dick" DeVader, 82, of Holton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Topeka. He was born Nov. 11, 1936, at Delia, the son of Henry and Ines Hladky DeVader. Dick was a farmer and a stockman and had owned and operated Dick's Service in Holton from 1977 to 1993. He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Katherine Rose DeVader, who died in infancy; and a brother, Raymon DeVader. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Reino (Tim), Holton, Barbara Kathrens (Ed), Circleville, and Thelma Jean Wilson (Jeff), Mayetta; three brothers, Fran¬cis DeVader and Roger DeVader (Sarah), all of Holton. and Robert DeVader (Doris), Rancho Cordova, Calif.; three sisters, Ramona Robinson (Dean) and Renetta Vaught, all of Mayetta, and Rosealee Boling (Delbert). Hoyt; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cremation is planned. No services are scheduled. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneral-home.com. | |
| 5156 |  | Obituary- DeVader-Dale, Roberta Roberta Kay DeVader-Dale ST. MARYS- Roberta Kay DeVader-Dale, 51, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born May 15, 1959 at Topeka, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Martin DeVader. Roberta grew up in the Emmett community and attended Emmett Grade School. She graduated from St. Marys High School in 1977. Roberta had worked in food service and had worked for Coyote Canyon in Topeka for many years. She was known as the "Baker Babe" and had owned Pick-A-Pie the past five years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Roberta enjoyed fishing. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph DeVader on June 1, 2002, and her infant brother Ronnie. Survivors include her children, Eric Daniel DeVader, Wetmore and Montana Lynn Dale, St. Marys; her mother, Catherine DeVader, St. Marys; four brothers, Larry DeVader and Dave DeVader both of Topeka, her twin brother Robert DeVader, St. Marys and Gerald "Chief" DeVader, Emmett; four sisters, Edith M. Fuller, Topeka, Loretta A. Scott and Marcia J. Wagner both of Rossville and Ranae L. Baker Scott City; Grandchildren, Madison Lynn DeVader and Camron Eric Joseph DeVader. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Sat¬urday, February 26, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett. Roberta will lie in state after 4:00 P.M. Friday, February 25, 2011 at the church where there will be a Prayer Vigil/Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roberta DeVader-Dale Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5157 |  | Obituary- DeVinney, James James DeVinney, Pioneer, Is Laid To Rest James McMullen DeVinney, aged 81 years, 2 months and 28 days, died at Topeka, Monday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. after being bedfast for several weeks from a broken hip bone. The funeral service was held in the Rossville Methodist church yesterday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Basquin. Hundreds of old friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last respects to this pioneer settler of Rossville township. The pallbearers were Willard Montgomery, Joseph Parr, Carroll Gutshall, Paul Small, Lance Jamieson and George Vawter, members of Venice Doud Post, American Legion. The body was interred in the family lot in Rossville cemetery. Mr. DeVinney was a native of Summitville, Columbiana county Ohio, where he was born Oct. 18, 1840. While quite young he moved to Ross county, Ohio, where he remained until he came to Kansas. He was married to Miss Heppie Connor, May 27, 1861, at Athens, Ohio. In 1862 he enlisted in the Seventh Ohio Battery and was in the engagements at Murfreesboro, Franklin, Vicksburg and Mobile, Alabama. He was mustered out in 1865 at Camp Dennison, Ohio. He returned to Ross county where he remained, engaged in farming, until coming to Kansas in the spring of 1880, locating at Rossville, on the 80-acre farm adjoining Rossville on the west. Mr. Devinney was a fine farmer and took great pride in keeping his property in trim condition. Up until a couple of months before his death, Mr. DeVinney had lived in his cottage on Green street. The original home residence was sold several years ago. Mr. DeVinney is survived by his daughter, Mrs. H.F. Pratt of 1118 Taylor street, Topeka, and Two grandchildren, Mr. Dudley Pratt of College Station, Texas, and Miss Esther Pratt, of Topeka | |
| 5158 |  | Obituary- DeVore, Albert Former Rossville Resident Dies Albert DeVore, 83, of Natoma, Kansas, died January 13 in the Plainville Hospital. He was a former resident of Rossville. Funeral and burial were at Natoma. | |
| 5159 |  | Obituary- DeWilde, Emiel 1 Emiel Joseph DeWilde GRANTVILLE - Emiel Joseph “Mike” DeWilde, 64, Grantville, died Thursday, June 4, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. DeWilde was a self-employed farmer and truck driver. He was born Jan. 7, 1923, in Delia, the son of Rene and Zoe Daniels DeWilde. He lived in the Perry-Grantville area since 1942. Mr. DeWilde was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church at Perry and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 555 at Topeka. He was married to Wilma Trendel June 10, 1950, in Topeka. She survives. A daughter, Margaret Sue DeWilde, died in infancy. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Theresa McMillan, Grantville, and Mrs. Linda LaDuke, Lecompton; two sons, Michael DeWilde, Grantville, and Mark DeWilde, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Marie Rose, Silver Lake; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sat¬urday at Brennan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at Newman Mr. DeWilde will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home where a rosary will be recited at 7 I p.m. today. | |
| 5160 |  | Obituary- DeWilde, Emiel 2 EMIEL J. DeWILDE Emiel Joseph “Mike” DeWilde, 64, Grantville, died Thursday, June 4, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. DeWilde was a self-employed farmer and truck driver. He was born January 7, 1923, in Delia, the son of Rene and Zoe Daniels DeWilde. He lived in the Perry-Grantville area since 1942. Mr. DeWilde was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church at Perry and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 555 at Topeka. He was married to Wilma Trendel on June 10, 1950, in Topeka. She survives. A daughter, Margaret Sue DeWilde, died in infancy. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Theresa McMillan, Grantville, and Mrs. Linda LaDuke, Lecompton; two sons, Michael DeWilde, Grantville, and Mark DeWilde, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Marie Rose, Silver Lake; and five grandchildren. Rosary was recited at Brennan Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Friday. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Brennan Funeral Home. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at Newman. | |
| 5161 |  | Obituary- DeWilde, Martha Martha Ann DeWilde January 4, 1926 – October 13, 2023 Martha DeWilde, 97, of Albany, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Mennonite Village. Martha was born in Paxico, KS to John and Adelaide (Flach) Hesse. She was a housewife and later worked at Heins Honey then Hawleywood Photography. Martha will always be remembered as a loving wife and mother of 7. She was preceded in death by her husband Camille and sisters Leola Kolde, Henrietta Aubert, twin Margaret Zeller, and Loubell Heiman. Survived by siblings John Hesse and Carolyn Wurtz. She is also survived by children Janice (Tom) Krom, Margaret (Carlos) Rodriguez, Francis (Jan) DeWilde, David (Jayne) DeWilde, Mary Hansen and Brian Clayes, Linda (Don) Elger, Pamela (Bill) Ryals, 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Recitation of the holy rosary will be held at 10 am Tuesday, October 24, 2023, with a funeral mass to follow at 11am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albany. Following the reception, a committal service will be at Willamette Memorial Park at 2:00 pm the same day. The family extends our gratitude to the loving staff at Quail Run Mennonite Village for the excellent care and compassion shown to our mother. | |
| 5162 |  | Obituary- DeWilde, Rene Rene DeWilde Rene DeWilde, 82, 6034 N.W. Westbrooke Drive, died Monday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Feb. 7. He had pneumonia and a heart ailment. He was born March 26, 1889, in Huesden, Belgium, and moved to the United States in 1909. He returned to Belgium after a few years and later returned to the United States. He lived in the Delia community many years until 1945 and then lived in the Perry community until he moved to Topeka about a year ago. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church at Perry. He was a farmer many years before he retired. He was married to the former Zoe Daniels April 20, 1920, in Belgium. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Emil DeWilde, Perry; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Rose, at home; a brother, Joe DeWilde, St. George; a sister, Mrs. Marie DeVader, Emmett; eight grandchildren and a greatgrandchild. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. The-resa’s Catholic Church at Perry. Burial will be in Newman Cemetery near Perry. Rosary will be said at Brennan Funeral Home Wednesday evening. The time is to be arranged. Former Delia resident is dead Rene DeWilde, 82, died Monday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Feb. 7. He had pneumonia and a heart ailment. He was born Mar. 26, 1889, in Huesden, Belgium, and moved to the United States in 1909. Mr. DeWilde returned to Belgium after a few years and later returned to the United States. He lived in the Delia community many years until 1945 and then lived in the Perry community until he moved to Topeka a year ago. Mr. DeWilde was a fanner before his retirement. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church at Perry. He was married to the former Zoe Daniels Apr. 20, 1920, in Belgium. She survives. Other survivors include a son: Emil DeWilde, Perry; a daughter: Mrs. Marie Rose, of the home in Topeka; a brother: Joe DeWilde, St. George; a sister: Mrs. Marie DeVader, Emmett; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial will be in Newman Cemetery near Perry. | |
| 5163 |  | Obituary- Dexter, Jason WESS DEXTER Jason Westle Dexter died at his home near Silver Lake, July 3rd and was laid to rest in Silver Lake cemetery, Saturday, July 5, 1919. The funeral was held at the home conducted by Rev. E.K. Resler of the Silver Lake M.E. church. He was born at Burlingame, Kan., Dec. 10, 1884, and was married to Lulu Kincaid of Topeka, Mar. 11, 1906. To this union four children were born— Callie, Lena, Westle and Jimmie. His mother, Mrs. Dexter, and sister, Mrs. Lawless, live in Topeka; his two brothers, William and James are in California. His death was the result of blood poisoning and he was sick but a few days. Wess had lived around Silver Lake most of his life and leaves hosts of friends, which is being proven by the way they are taking up his work, assisting the loved ones he had to leave. He was a member of the M.W A. We will all remember Wess as always being whole-souled, honorable and ambitious and a loving husband and father. | |
| 5164 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Floyd H. Floyd H. Dibbern Floyd H. Dibbern passed away June 6,2016, at Brewster Place. He was born March 18,1926, at Delia, Kansas, to Henry and Mabel Dibbern. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and then served in the Navy during World War II. He was married to Marjorie “Jean” Baxter on September 10,1946, at the home of her parents in Topeka. His wife in 2009; his son, Ronald Dibbern, in 1987; his granddaughter, Lindsay Wilson, in 2014; two sisters, a brother, and his parents preceded him in death. The City of Topeka Fire Department, his first duty station being Station # 7 at Huntoon and Oakley, employed Mr. Dibbern. He served as Topeka Fire Chief before retiring in 1975. He then served as Kansas State Fire Marshall under Governor Robert Bennett. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church; Helena Chapter #210, Order of the Eastern Star (Past Patron); Golden Rule Lodge # 90, AF & AM; Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies; Arab Shriners; and Topeka Firefighters Local # 83. In 1987 he served as the Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Kansas, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include his son, Darrell Dibbern (Gaylene) Topeka; two granddaughters, Robin Dibbern, Cleburne, TX; Ashley Soper, Topeka; three great-grandchildren, Lauren Wilson and Jack Wilson, Overland Park, and Ryan Soper, Topeka. Graveside services were, Friday, June 10, 2016 at Mount Hope Cemetery and Funeral Chapel 4700 SW Seventeenth Street, Topeka. The Topeka Fire Department and the U.S. Navy Honor Guards will conduct tributes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brewster Foundation, 1205 SW 29th St., Topeka, KS, 66611. | |
| 5165 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Harold Harold E. Dibbern Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Harold E. Dibbern, 45, 2405 Lower Silver Lake Road, a Topekan for 30 years, who died Wednesday at his home after he suffered an apparent heart at¬tack. He was born Nov. 8, 1924, at Delia. He was graduated in 1943 from Washburn Rural High School and served in the Army in Germany during World War II. He was a member of the Trinity Lodge No. 27, AF&AM, at Weaverville, and Scottish Rite Bodies at Topeka. He had been employed for five years at Topeka Radiator and Body Works. He was married Nov. 8, 1946, to Wilma M. Frederick, who survives at home. Other survivors include two sons, Harold G. Dibbern and Richard A. Dibbern, both at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Dibbern and his grandmother, Mrs. Merte Ban¬da, all of 2113 Lower Silver Lake Road; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Crow, 2336 Wayne, Mrs. Avis Bratton, Collinsville, Okla., Mrs. Shirley Ross, 2412 Shunga Drive, and Mrs. Geneva Whitfield, Mishiwaka, Ind., and a brother, Floyd H. Dibbern, 2001 Lower Silver Lake Road. Masonic graveside services and burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. DIBBERN, HAROLD E.— Age 45, 2405 Lower Silver Lake Road. Passed away May 27, 1970. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Penwell-Gabel Chapel, Dr. Orlo Choguill First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. PENWELL-GABEL FUNERAL HOME 10th and Lane FL 4-8558 | |
| 5166 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Henry Henry M. Dibbern Henry M. Dibbern, 91, Topeka, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1996, at a Topeka hospital Mr. Dibbern farmed near Delia and had worked in maintenance for Kansas Power and Light. He was born Nov. 19, 1904, at Whit¬ing, the son of Amiel H. and Rachel A. Lynde Dibbern. He had lived in Topeka since 1940. Mr. Dibbern was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was married to Mabel Banta on June 4, 1924, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Floyd Dibbern, Topeka; three daughters, Louise Brandenburg, Topeka, Avis Bratton, Collinsville, Okla., and Geneva Whitfield, Mishawaka, Ind.; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Dibbern was preceded in death by a son, Harold E. Dibbern, in 1970, and a daughter, Shirley Ross, in December 1994. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Dibbern will lie in state after noon today at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kansas Division Inc., Northern Area Office, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, 66604, or to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606. Dibbern Henry M. Dibbern, 91, Topeka, died Jan. 4, 1996, at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. Dibbern was born Nov. 19, 1904, at Whiting, the son of Amiel H. and Rachel A. Lynde Dibbern. He was a farmer his entire life. He also was retired from KP&L as a maintenance worker. Mr. Dibbern lived in Delia before he moved to Topeka in 1940. He was a member of IBEW Union. He was married to Mabel Banta on June 4, 1924 in Topeka. She survives. Mr. Dibbern was preceded in death by a son, Harold E. Dibbern, in 1970; and a daughter, Shirley Ross, in December 1994. Other survivors include a son, Floyd Dibbern, Topeka; three daughters, Louise Brandenburg, Topeka, Avis Bratton, Collinsville, Okla., and Geneva Whitfield, Mishawaka, Ind.; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kansas Division, Inc. Northern Area Office, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Rd., Topeka, KS 66604, or Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 5167 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Loren 1 LOREN DIBBERN SR. Loren Dibbern Sr., 79, Topeka, died Wednesday, September 22, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 10, 1903, at Whiting, the son of Amiel and Rachel Lyons Dibbern. He lived in Jackson County most of his life and in Topeka the past 15 years. Mr. Dibbern was a farmer and heavy equipment operator for Jackson County Highway Department. He married Gladys Simmons in 1922 at Holton. She died March 6, 1963. He later married Peggy Willard June 6, 1968. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ila Mae Morris, Buffalo; four sons, Loren Dibbern Jr., Holton, Herman Dibbern Potter, Kenneth Dibbern, Topeka, and Noel Dean Dibbern, Springfield, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Carol Moore, Shreveport, La.; a stepson, Junior Shelly, in California; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Elakin, Delia; a brother, Henry Dibbern, Topeka; 17 grandchildren; and 24 greatgrandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial was in Delia Cemetery. The family met with friends and relatives from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Heart Association in care of Farmers State Bank, Circleville, Ks. 66416. | |
| 5168 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Loren 2 Dibbern Loren Dibbern was born March 10, 1903 at Whiting, the second son of Amiel and Rachel Lyons Dibbern. He spent his childhood days in the Emmett vicinity and attended public schools there. On November 24, 1922 he married Gladys Simmons at Holton. They lived and farmed many years in Jackson county and also 10 years in the Oak Mills, Kickapoo area. He also worked for Jackson county highway department as a heavy equipment operator. His wife, Gladys, died March 6, 1963. He married Peggy Willyard in June, 1968 and made his home in Topeka for the last 15 years. Surviving is his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Ila Mae Morris of Buffalo; four sons Loren Dibbern, Jr. of Holton, Herman Dibbern of Potter, Kenneth Dibbern of Topeka and Noel Dean Dibbern of Springfield, Missouri; one step-daughter Mrs. Carol Moore of Shreveport, Louisiana and one step-son Junior Shelly of California; one sister Mrs. Bertha Eakins of Delia and one brother Henry Dibbern of Topeka; 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was a loving family man and greatly enjoyed visiting with his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a special joy to him. He enjoyed being outdoors and especially liked his patio in the back yard. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 24, from The Mercer Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy West officiating. Burial was in the Delia Cemetery. Music was furnished by Clyde and Claude Rieschick who sang "In The Garden” and "The Old Rugged Cross” accompanied by Mrs. Dolores Wright. Casketbearers were Jack Troxel, Jake Nichols, Bernard Woodall, Dale Reed, Charles Jewell and Darrell Lundin. Memorials were made to the Kansas Heart Association in care of The Farmers State Bank, Circleville, 66416. Loren Dibbern Sr Loren Dibbern Sr., 79, 935 N. Monroe, died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 10, 1903, at Whiting, the son of Amiel and Rachel Lyons Dibbern. He lived in Jackson County most of his life and in Topeka the past 15 years. Mr. Dibbern was a farmer and heavy equipment operator for Jackson County Highway Department. He married Gladys Simmons in 1922 at Holton. She died March 6, 1963. He later married Peggy Willard June 6, 1968. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ila Mae Morris, Buffalo; four sons, Loren Dibbern Jr., Holton, Herman Dibbern, Potter, Kenneth Dibbern, Topeka, and Noel Dean Dibbern, Springfield, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Carol Moore, Shreveport, La.; a stepson, Junior Shelly, in California; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Eakins, Delia; a brother, Henry Dibbern, Topeka; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. The family will meet with friends and relatives from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Heart Association in care of Farmers State Bank, Circleville, 66416. | |
| 5169 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Mabel Dibbern Mabel Leota Dibbern, 94, Topeka, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at a local care home facility. Mabel was born Jan. 20, 1906, in Meriden to Floyd Everett and Mertie Ione Cochren Banta. Mabel was an avid gardner [sic] and had a deep love for flowers and animals. She graduated from Delia High School in 1924. She married Henry Dibbern on June 4, 1924 in Delia, where they farmed for many years. Mr. Dibbern passed away Jan. 4, 1996. She is preceded in death by one son, Harold Dibbern, 1970, one daughter Shirley Ross, 1994, and three sisters. Survivors include a son Floyd Dibbern, Topeka; three daughters, Louise Brandenburg, Topeka; Avis Bratton, Collinsville, Okla.; Geneva Whitfield, Mishawaka, Ind.; 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren. Services were Friday, July 21, 2000 at 9 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery. Penwell Gabel Mid-Town Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to Heart of America Hospice. | |
| 5170 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Rachel Rachel Dibbern, 91, life long resident of Delia dies Mrs. Rachel Dibbern, 91, Delia, died Thursday in a hospital here. She was born November 5, 1871, in Illinois, and had lived most of her life in the Delia community. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Eakin, Delia; three sons, Raymond, Delia; Loren, Circleville and Henry, 2029 Clay, Topeka; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton was in charge of arrangements. The funeral was held Monday. | |
| 5171 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Raymond Raymond Dibbern DELIA – Services for Raymond B. Dibbern, 68, Delia, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. He died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital. Mr. Dibbern was born near Whiting Nov. 29, 1896, and moved to the Delia community with his parents at an early age. He was a farmer. Survivors include a sister, Bertha Eakin, Delia; and two brothers, Henry Dibbern, 2113 Lower Silver Lake Road, Topeka, and Loren Dibbern, Circleville. DIBBERN, RAYMOND B. – of Delia Age 68. Passed away Nov. 2, 1965. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Interment in Delia Cemetery. MERCER FUNERAL HOME, Holton, Kan. | |
| 5172 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Rayol Rayol ‘Barney’ Dibbern HAVENSVILLE - Rayol Berneice “Barney” Dibbern, 80, Havensville, died Saturday, April 26, at an Onaga hospital where she was a patient since Monday. Miss Dibbern was a cook at Havensville Grade School many years and also helped in her parents’ cafe in Havensville. She was born Feb. 13, 1906, in the Savannah community west of Havensville, the daughter of Herman and Cora Eddy Dibbern. She attended Pueblo, Colo., and St. Clere schools. Miss Dibbern was a member of Havensville United Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Goldie Melton, Onaga. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Havensville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Havensville Cemetery. Miss Dibbern will lie in state from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday at Tessendorf Mortuary at Onaga and from 11 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. The family will meet with friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Contributions may be made to the Barney Dibbern Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time by relatives and left at the mortuary. | |
| 5173 |  | Obituary- Dibbern, Wilma Mrs. Wilma Dibbern Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Wilma M. Dibbern, 51, 28 N. Princeton, Cullen Village, who died Friday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Feb. 15 for treatment of an apparent abdominal ailment. An autopsy was performed to determine cause of death, but results weren’t immediately available. She was born Aug. 29, 1925, at Alma where she spent her early life and attended schools. She lived in Topeka more than 30 years. She was employed at the C&W Market. She was a member of Topeka Chapter No. 462, Order of Eastern Star. She was married to Harold E. Dibbern Nov. 8, 1946, in Topeka. He died May 28, 1970. Survivors include two sons, Harold Dibbern, 2843 Lower Silver Lake Road, and Richard Dibbern, at home; her mother, Mrs. Lena Frederick, 600 W. 14th; and two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Pence, 2215 Kenilworth Court, and Mrs. Eldene Wall, Santa Rosa, Calif. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Kansas Heart Association. | |
| 5174 |  | Obituary- Dice, Charles Charles I. Dice Charles I. Dice, 89, of Topeka, died Saturday evening, Jan. 8, 2005, at Rossville Valley Manor. He was born March 14, 1915, in Topeka, the son of George and Violet Price Dice. Mr. Dice graduated from Washburn High School in 1935 and served with the Company A 602nd Tank Destroyer Battalion of the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Hill’s as a supervisor. Survivors include a son, Charles R. Dice, Topeka; a daughter, Nancy L. Clites, Akron, Ohio; three grandchildren, Davey Clites, Kim Hamrick and Sara Dice; and three great-grandchildren. Committal services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Auburn Cemetery in Auburn. Military graveside honors will be conducted by a U.S. Army detail from Fort Riley. Mr. Dice will lie in state after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester, Topeka, 66617. Online condolences may be sent to www.penwellgabel.com. | |
| 5175 |  | Obituary- Dick, Bennie Jr. 1 Bennie O. Dick Jr. ROSSVILLE — Bennie O. Dick Jr., 66, Rossville, died Tuesday, June 13, 1995, at his home. Mr. Dick farmed and was a partner with his brothers in Dick Brothers Fertilizer at Silver Lake. He later owned and operated Dick Trucking at Rossville and managed farms for Wittmer Farm Realty. He was an Army veteran. He was born Feb. 18, 1929, in Ottawa, the son of Lorena M. Ellwood and Bennie O. Dick Sr. He was graduated from Rossville schools. Mr. Dick was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, Lake Lodge No. 50 AF&AM in Silver Lake, Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies, Topeka Chapter No. 5 of Royal Arch Masons, Zabud Council No. 4, Royal and Select Masters, Topeka Commandery No. 5 of Knights Templar, Arab Shrine and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was married to Betty J. Gentry on May 14, 1950, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Rodney W. Dick and Randy L. Dick, both of Rossville; two brothers, Wayne G. Dick, Rossville, and Gary L. Dick, Topeka; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Graveside services conducted by Lake Lodge No. 50 AF&AM will be at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Dick will lie in state after 1 p.m. Thursday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 586, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 5176 |  | Obituary- Dick, Bennie Jr. 3 Bennie O. Dick, Jr. Bennie O. Dick, Jr., 66, Rossville, died Tuesday, June 13, 1995, at his home. Mr. Dick farmed and was a partner with his brother in Dick Brothers Fertilizer at Silver Lake. He later owned and operated Dick Trucking at Rossville and managed farms for Wittmer Farm Realty. He was an Army veteran. He was born February 18, 1929, in Ottawa, the son of Lorena M. Ellwood and Bennie 0. Dick, Sr. He graduated from Rossville schools. Mr. Dick was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church; Lake Lodge No. 50 AF&AM in Silver Lake; Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies; Topeka Chapter No. 5, Royal : Arch Masons; Zabud Council No. 4, Royal and Select Masters; Topeka Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar; Arab Shrine Temple and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was a former member of the Rossville Lions Club; and a former member and Past Master of the former Hesperian Lodge #111, AF&AM, Rossville; a Past District Deputy Grand Master of District #20, Grand Lodge of Kansas, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; and a former member and past president of the Rossville School Board. He was married to Betty J. Gentry on May 14, 1950, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Rodney W. Dick and Randy L. Dick, both of Rossville; two brothers, Wayne G. Dick, Rossville and Gary L. Dick Topeka; and five grand¬children. Family visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Parker- Price Mortuary in Topeka. Services were at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rossville United Methodist Church Graveside services were conducted by Lake Lodge No. 50 AF&AM at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 586, Rossville, KS. 66533. | |
| 5177 |  | Obituary- Dick, Bennie Sr. 1 Bennie O. Dick Sr. ROSSVILLE — Bennie O. Dick Sr., 85, Rossville, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1993, at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 19, 1907, in Williamstown, the son of Isaiah S. and Elizabeth Gay Dick. He spent his early life in Williamstown and moved to Rossville in 1939. Mr. Dick was a farmer and established the Bennie Dick & Sons Fertilizer Business in 1956. He retired in 1972. He was a member of the Christian Church, Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, and Senior Citizens Center, all in Rossville, and Scottish Rite bodies, Arab Shrine, and Moose Lodge, all in Topeka. He was married to Lorena May Ellward Dec. 31, 1926, in Ottawa. She died Nov. 11, 1988. A son, Melvin Oliver Dick, died in 1927. Survivors include three sons, Gary L. Dick, Topeka, and Bennie O. Dick Jr., and Wayne G. Dick, both of Rossville; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Dick will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where visitation will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville. | |
| 5178 |  | Obituary- Dick, Bennie Sr. 3 Bennie O. Dick Sr. Bennie O. Dick, Sr., 85, Rossville, died Sunday, February 7, 1993, at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 19, 1907, in Williamstown, the son of Isaiah S. and Elizabeth Gay Dick. He spent his early life in Williamstown and moved to Rossville in 1939. Mr. Dick was a farmer and established the Bennie Dick & Sons Fertilizer Business in 1956. He retired in 1972. He was a member of the Christian Church, Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, and Senior Citizens Center, all in Rossville, and Scottish Rite bodies, Arab Shrine, and Moose Lodge, all in Topeka. He was married to Lorena May Ellwood December 31, 1926, in Ottawa. She died November 11, 1988. A son, Melvin Oliver Dick, died in 1927. Survivors include three sons, Bennie O. Dick, Jr., Wayne G. Dick, both of Rossville, and Gary L. Dick, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and his companion, Gladys Sherwin, Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville. | |
| 5179 |  | Obituary- Dick, Betty JoAnn Betty JoAnn Dick Rossville- Betty JoAnn Dick, 78, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Rossville Healthcare & Rehab Center. She was born August 25, 1931 at Simpson, the daughter of James Roy and Melba Marguerite Huffman Gentry. She lived in the Simpson community until her junior year of high school when she and her family moved to Rossville. Mrs. Dick graduated from Rossville High School in 1949. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dick was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bobby L. Gentry On May 14, 1950 Betty was united in marriage to Bennie Dick Jr. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1995. Survivors include two sons, Rodney Dick and Randy (Karen) Dick all of Rossville; a brother, Billy (Beverly) Gentry Rossville; a sister, Barbara (Pete) Dudney Rossville; grandchildren, Dustin (Angela) D:ck, Melissa (Courtney) Horgan, Laci (Adam) Foster, Derek (Kim) Dick, Ashley (Justin) Johnson, Hailey Dick, Ty Dick and Brock Dick; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Betty J. Dick Memorial Fund to be used for the Rossville Community Playground and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences maybe sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5180 |  | Obituary- Dick, Betty Joyce Betty Joyce Dick Betty Joyce Dick, age 70, of Willard, Kansas, passed away July 1, 2012. She was born May 29, 1942 in Pettis Township, Missouri, the daughter of Sam and Nettie Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband James Dick, her parents, 3 brothers; Charles Clark of Pleasant Valley, MO, Bill Clark of Parkville, MO, and James Clark of Cameron, MO, 3 sisters; Lillian Pennington of California, Helen Bledsoe of Kansas City, KS, and Pauline Slaughter of Belton, MO, and a grandson Dominic Needham of Redlake, MN. She is survived by her son John Needham and wife Marsha, and grandson Joshua Needham of Redlake, MN and 3 great-grandchildren, 1 brother George Clark of Excelsior Springs, MO, 3 sisters; Donna Campobasso, Parkville, MO, Nancy Decker, Foster, MO, Sharon Clark, Butler, MO and several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at Rossville Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 5181 |  | Obituary- Dick, Clarence 1 CLARENCE DICK Service arrangements are pending at Parker-Price Mortuary for Clarence I. Dick, 73, Route 8, who died Monday, March 6, 1978, at his home in the Willard community west of Topeka. He apparently had an abdominal ailment. He was born May 20, 1904, at Williamstown in Jefferson County, the son of I.S. and Elizabeth Dick. He lived in the Rossville and Willard communities since 1942. He was a farmer and stockman and later was a custom harvester. Mr. Dick was a member of the Christian Church and Hesperian Lodge No. 111, both at Rossville. He was married to Pearl Opal Best November 21, 1929, at Lawrence. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Grace E. Miller, Route 8; two sons, James I, Dick, Willard, and LeRoy G. Dick, Blaine; a sister, Mrs. Stella Schreher, Lawrence; a brother, Bennie Dick, Sr., Rossville; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville. | |
| 5182 |  | Obituary- Dick, Clarence 2 Clarence Dick Service arrangements are pending at Parker-Price Mortuary for Clarence I. Dick, 73, Route 8, who died Monday at his home in the Willard community west of Topeka. He apparently had an abdominal ailment. He was born May 20, 1904, at Williamstown in Jefferson County, the son of I.S. and Elizabeth Dick. He lived in the Rossville and Willard communities since 1942. He was a farmer and stockman and later was a custom harvester. Mr. Dick was a member of the Christian Church and Hesperian Lodge No. 111, both at Rossville. He was married to Pearl Opal Best Nov. 21, 1929, at Lawrence. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Grace E. Miller, Route 8; two sons, James I. Dick, Willard, and LeRoy G. Dick, Blaine; a sister, Mrs. Stella Schreher, Lawrence; a brother, Bennie Dick Sr., Rossville; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville. | |
| 5183 |  | Obituary- Dick, Clarence 3 Clarence Dick Service arrangements are pending at Parker-Price Mortuary for Clarence I. Dick, 73, Route 8, who died Monday at his home in the Willard community west of Topeka. He apparently had an abdominal ailment. He was born May 20, 1904, at Williamstown in Jefferson County. He lived in the Rossville and Willard communities since 1942. He was a farmer and stockman and later was a custom harvester. Mr. Dick was a member of the Christian Church and Hesperian Lodge No. 111, both at Rossville. He was married to Pearl Opal Best Nov. 21, 1929, at Lawrence. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Grace E. Miller, Route 8; two sons, James I. Dick, Willard, and LeRoy G. Dick, Blaine; a sister, Mrs. Stella Schreher, Lawrence; a brother, Bennie Dick Sr., Rossville; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville. CLARENCE I. DICK May 20, 1904 March 6, 1978 SERVICES Rossville Christian Church 2:00 p.m. March 10, 1978 OFFICIATING Rev. Bob Sieh MUSIC “Beyond The Sunset” “How Great Thou Art” MUSICIANS Rosie Brown Janie Sharp INTERMENT Rossville Cemetery CASKET BEARERS U. R. Zeller George Stadler Ernest Decker Clayton Carrell William Smatla Junior Dannefer | |
| 5184 |  | Obituary- Dick, Connie Connie Eckert Dick ROSSVILLE — Connie Eckert Dick, 40, Rossville, died Wednesday, May 11, 1994, at her home. Cause of death wasn't available. Mrs. Dick worked for the Quaker Oats Co. in Topeka. She was born May 5, 1954, in Holton, the daughter of Dick and Maxine Kientz Eckert. She was graduated from Wetmore High School in 1972 and attended Washburn University. She was a member of Wetmore United Methodist Church and had been a member of the Kansas National Guard. She was married to Rodney Dick on June 16, 1979, in Holton. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Laci Dick and Ashley Dick, both at home; her parents, Dick and Maxine Eckert, a brother, Rick Eckert, Minneapolis; a half-brother, Gary Ray, Netawaka; and a grandmother, Helen Eckert, Holton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Dick will lie in state after 6 p.m. today at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Relatives and friends also will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Contributions may be made to the Connie Eckert Dick Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5185 |  | Obituary- Dick, Esther Esther V. Dick Esther V. Dick, 91, of Topeka, formerly of Perry, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1995, at Brewster Place Care Center. She was born Sept. 23, 1904, in Ozawkie, the daughter of H.G. and Mae Hawkins Wolfe, and lived in Jefferson County many years. She lived in Perry from 1927 to 1979. She taught in schools in Jefferson and Shawnee counties 17 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Perry since 1916 and was a Sunday school teacher at the church many years. She was a graduate of the Flo V. Menninger Bible Study course and taught the Bile course many years. She also was a member of the Topeka YWCA. She was a volunteer at Stormont-Vail and St. Francis hospitals in Topeka and a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She was married to Roy V. Dick June 14, 1927 in Oskaloosa. He died Jan. 30, 1959. Nieces, nephews and cousins survive. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Perry. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Perry. Mrs. Dick will lie in state from noon to 8:30 p.m. today at Barnett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa. Memorial contributions may be made to the united Methodist Church in Perry, 66073, or to the organization of the donor's choice. | |
| 5186 |  | Obituary- Dick, Florence Florence Maxine Dick KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Florence P Maxine Dick, 79, Kansas City, Kan., formerly of Topeka, died Monday, Dec. 11, 1995, at her home. She was born Dec 14, 1915, in Topeka and lived in Kansas City, Kan., many years. She was a 50-year member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kan., and the Altar Society at the church. Her husband, Willard F. "Bill” Dick, died in 1983. Survivors include a son, Joe Dick, Kansas City, Kan.; four daughters, Mary Ann Bergman, Sarah Jane Sally Campion, and Barbara Bukaty, all in Kansas City, Kan., and Susan Stone, Topeka; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kan. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Mausoleum in Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Dick will lie in state from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Porter Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kan., where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church or to Bishop Ward High School, both in Kansas City, Kan. | |
| 5187 |  | Obituary- Dick, Gary Gary L. Dick, 72, Berryton KS. Passed June 27th 2020. Gary was born December 8th, 1947 in Topeka. He was the son of Bennie and Lorena Dick. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bennie Dick Jr. His brother Wayne Dick, Rossville, survives. Gary graduated from Rossville High School. Gary married Sheryl Perry April 20th, 1968. He worked as a financial planner and retired in 2020. Gary leaves behind, his wife Sheryl, son Jeff Dick, (Heidi) and their children Sydney and Kaitlyn; daughter Jennifer (Dick) Hutton, (Justin) and their children Kelby,(Jessica), Paxton, Romyn, Max, and great-granddaughter Lillian. Funeral services will be held at Wannamaker Woods Church of The Nazarene on Thursday July 02, 2020 at 10:30 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Wanamaker Woods Church of The Nazarene and The Topeka Rescue Mission. | |
| 5188 |  | Obituary- Dick, Isaiah I.S. Dick I.S. Dick, 85, died Wednesday night at his home three miles north of Williamstown. He had made his home in that community eighty years. He is survived by four sons, Frank Dick, Perry; Clarence and Benny Dick, both of Rossville, and Ralph Dick, Topeka; and three daughters, Mrs. lean Irvine, Osawatomie; and Mrs. Cassie May, of Williamstown. | |
| 5189 |  | Obituary- Dick, James James I.S. Dick James I.S. Dick, age 78, of Willard, Kansas passed away February 21, 2011. He was born March 12, 1932 in Perry, Kansas, the son of Clarence Dick, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Betty Dick of the home. He is also survived by his brother LeRoy “Shorty” Dick and wife Carol of Blaine, Kansas, stepson John Needham and wife Marsha of Red Lake, Minnesota, nephews Heath Dick and Alan Dick and his wife Misty of Blaine, Kansas, and niece April Dick of Lee Summit, Missouri and great nephews William, Alexzander and Trevr Dick. Private services will be held at Rossville Cemetery. Online condolences can be left for the family at davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 5190 |  | Obituary- Dick, Jerry L. Jerry L. Dick Jerry L. Dick, 83, Silver Lake, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home in Silver Lake. He was born August 6, 1938, in Topeka, the son of William “Bill” and Alverine Tibbets Dick. Jerry was raised in Topeka and attended Highland Park High School and graduated from Lecompton High. Jerry excelled in sports and even played on the junior high school basketball team as a fifth grader. He played and excelled in all sports in high school and continued to participate in a variety of athletics long into his adult life. When not at the ballfield, basketball court or bowling alley, you would probably find Jerry and the family camping at Perry Lake or traveling the country. He and his wife Kay rode in all 50 states on a motorcycle. Jerry worked at GoodYear Tire and Rubber in Topeka. He retired in 2000 after 40 years of service. Jerry was a member of Local No 307 United SteelWorkers Union in Topeka. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Jean Kesinger, and his daughter, Troy Layne Adkins. Jerry was united in marriage to Kathleen Edwards Robison in 1961. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Coy (Bill) Hoffman and Joy Michael. Two brothers, Bob (Laura) Dick and Jack (Ann) Dick all of Topeka; grandchildren, Lacey (Dustin) Brunin, Jenna (Chance) Stum, Shawna (Nick) Isakson, Brady (Loren) Hoffman, Robison Michael, Jamie (Dylan) Forgy and Casey Shelman; great-grandchildren, Quinton, Kensley, Abbie, Jaxon, Kallie, Haiden, Drew, Hewitt, Hank, Haisley, Stetson and #12 on the way. Caregiver Emily Barrick. Funeral services were Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment followed at the Historic Topeka Cemetery. Jerry was a very generous man and enjoyed doing random acts of kindness. Please consider doing a random act in memory of Jerry. Memorial contributions may be sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 5191 |  | Obituary- Dick, Kerry 1 Kerry Dick December 10, 1967 — November 29, 2021 It is with heavy hearts we mourn the passing of Rossville Police Officer Kerry Dick. Officer Dick died Monday, November 29, 2021, at a local hospital of natural causes; he was 53 years old. He was born December 10, 1967, at Wichita, the son of Edgar and Phyllis (Boggs) Dick. The Dick family moved to Wamego when Kerry was in the second grade. Kerry lived most all his life in Wamego. Kerry started his law enforcement career in March 1995 as a Reserve Officer with the City of Wamego Kansas Police Department after completing their reserve academy. He transitioned to a part-time position with Wamego PD in 1997 after successfully completing the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center part-time academy. Kerry served as a part-time officer with the City of Rossville for over 14 years from September 2007 until his death on November 29th, 2021. Kerry was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis; and several beloved aunts and uncles. On September 6, 2014, Kerry was united in marriage to Tina Bonawitz at Willard. Kerry leaves behind his wife Tina; Step-children and grandchildren; his father, Edgar Dick (Linda Falchek); his sister, Pam Maag (Roger), their children, Mara Thayer (Keith), and children, Lincoln and Jameson, Drew Prescott, Nelson Neuberger (Ashley), and children Ember with number two on the way, Mindy Brunker (Jake), and children Mackenzie and Brody, Katie Maag, and Adam Maag (Hannah) and children, Henry, Mila, and Maven; his uncle, Bob Boggs; aunt, Carol Davis, and aunt Janice (Lane) Chazdon; furthermore, a host of cousins and extended family. Kerry also leaves behind his Law Enforcement brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) at http://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/ | |
| 5192 |  | Obituary- Dick, Kerry 2 Kerry Dick WILLARD - December 10, 1967-Noveber 29, 2021 Age 53 Kerry Dick of Willard, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, Kansas died November 29, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital due to complications caused by Covid 19. Kerry was born December 10, 1967 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Edgar and Phyllis (Boggs) Dick, Jr. The Dick family lived in Topeka until 1974 when they moved to Wamego where his father opened a dental lab. When Kerry graduated from Wamego High School, he studied and became a dental technician at Dick's Dental Lab. Kerry completed the Wamego Police Reserve Academy training and started his law enforcement career March, 1995 as a Reserve Officer at Wamego. After successfully completing Kansas Law Enforcement training, he transitioned to a position with the Wamego PD in 1997. Kerry worked part-time as an officer at the Rossville PD from 2007 until his death. Kerry was united in marriage to Tina Bonawitz on September 6, 2014. Kerry was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis; aunts and uncles Rhonda and Jim Fuller; Mary Speer; Dale Hitchcock, and Clarence and Betty Dick. Survivors include his wife, Tina; stepchildren and grandchildren; his father, Edgar Dick, Jr.; his sister Pam Maag (Roger); their children, Mara Thayer (Keith) and children; brothers Drew Prescott and Nelson Neuberger (Ashly) and children; his uncles Ron Speer, Jerry Dick and Robert Boggs; his aunts Carol Davis, Janice Chandon and Lucille Hitchcock. Kerry had many friends and he will be solely missed. Kerry was a very outgoing person, always ready to give a helping hand or an encouraging, cheerful word to those in need. His hobbies included woodcarving, restoring jeeps and researching how to fix anything that needed fixing - a real "jack of all trades." Kerry loved animals - especially his little dog. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Kerry ashes will be buried beside his mother at Louisville cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HHHs, Topeka in Kerry's name. | |
| 5193 |  | Obituary- Dick, Kimberly K. Kimberly K. “Kim” Dick Kimberly K. “Kim” Dick, Delia, 58, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born April 11, 1963, in Topeka, the daughter of Gene and Shirley Bond Irwin. Kim was raised in the Rossville community, where she attended school. Kim married Mark Wisely, they later divorced. She married Bruce Dick in 2001. He survives at their home. Other survivors include her daughter, Jessica Wisely, Silver Lake; her granddaughter, Mikayla Terry, Silver Lake; four sisters Debbie Irwin, Topeka, Kelly Irwin, Topeka, Angel Day, Rossville, and Tracey Woosley, Paris, KY. Kim was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley, her father Gene, and a sister Karen Lira. Memorial graveside services were Saturday, April 2, 2022, at St. Clere Cemetery, north Emmett. | |
| 5194 |  | Obituary- Dick, Lorena 1 Mrs. Lorena M. Dick ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Lorena M. Dick, 79, Rossville, died Friday, Nov. 11, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1909, at Lathrop, Mo., the daughter of Henry E. and Lena M. Neff Ellwood. She grew up in the Buck Creek community near Williamstown in Jefferson County and attended Chester Elementary School. She lived in the Rossville area since 1939. She was married to Bennie O. Dick Dec. 31, 1926, at Ottawa. He survives. She was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Oliver Dick, in 1927. Other survivors include three sons, Bennie O. Dick Jr., Wayne G. Dick and Gary L. Dick, all of Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Theora D. O'Brien, Branson, Mo.; a brother, Jack Ellwood, Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Christian Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Dick will lie in state from 9 a.m. today until 9 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys and n hour before service time Monday at the church. The family will meet with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 5195 |  | Obituary- Dick, Lorena 2 Lorena M. Dick Lorena M. Dick, 79, Rossville, died Friday, November 11, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. She was born October 5, 1909, at Lathrop, Mo., the daughter of Henry E. and Lena M. Neff Ellwood. She grew up in the Buck Creek community hear Williamstown in Jefferson County and attended Chester Elementary School. She lived in the Rossville area since 1939. She was married to Bennie O. Dick, Sr., December 31, 1926, at Ottawa. He survives. She was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Oliver Dick, in 1927. Other survivors include three sons, Bennie O. Dick Jr., Wayne G. Dick, and Gary L. Dick, all of Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Theora D. O'Brien, Branson, Mo.; a brother, Jack Ellwood, Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Monday in the Christian Church at Rossville. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Randy Dick, Rodney Dick, Scott Dick, Kevin Dick, Jeff Dick, and Jeff Wehner. The family met with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Homde in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 5196 |  | Obituary- Dick, Nellie Nellie B. Dick Nellie B. Dick, 96, Manhattan, formerly of Topeka, died Sunday, April 28, 1996, at a retirement center in Manhattan where she had been since 1992. She was born April 22, 1900, in Kansas, the daughter of John and Mary Kerns Carder. She lived near Pauline 34 years before she moved to the Rochester community north of Topeka in 1966. She was married to Ralph Dick Sept. 10, 1919, in Perry. He died Sept. 7, 1974. A son, Ralph Edward Dick, died Sept. 4, 1964. Survivors include a daughter, Mary E. Allman, Manhattan; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Buster Cemetery northeast of Perry. Mrs. Dick will lie in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 W. 7th. 66606. | |
| 5197 |  | Obituary- Dick, Ralph Ralph Dick Ralph Dick, 77, Topeka, died Wednesday, September 4, 1974, in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted August 25. He had a lung ailment. He was born March 22, 1897, at Williamstown, the son of I.S. and Elizabeth Dick, and lived his early life in the Williamstown community. He lived near Pauline 34 years before he moved to the Rochester neighborhood 10 years ago. He was a veteran of World War I, and was a farmer before he retired about 10 years ago. He was a member of Terra Heights Baptist Church and Post No. 142 of the American Legion at Perry. He was married to Nellie Belle Carder September 10, 1919, at Perry. She survives. A son, Ralph Edward Dick, died September 4, 1964. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Allman, Manhattan; two brothers, Clarence Dick, Willard, and Bennie Dick, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Schehrer, Lawrence, Mrs. Lena Prentice, Osawatomie, and Mrs. Cassie May, Perry; seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Military graveside services were conducted at Buster Cemetery north of Perry. Casket bearers were Junior Dick, Everett Woods, Jimmy Dick, Bill Allman, Eugene May, and Larry Dick. | |
| 5198 |  | Obituary- Dick, Richard Richard Dick Richard Dick, 82, Buhler, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at a Hutchinson hospital. Mr. Dick farmed in the Little River Township area. He was born November 14, 1916, in Harvey County, the son of Dietrich H. and Justina Marten Dick. He was a lifelong Reno County resident. Mr. Dick was a member of the Buhler Mennonite Church, Buhler Kiwanis Club, Kansas Farmer of the Year and Kansas Wool Growers Association. He had served on the boards of directors for the Buhler State Bank, Soil Conservation, 4-H Extension, Farm Credit Services and Blaze Fork Drainage District He was also a member of the governing board of the Buhler Rural Fire District. He married Dorothy L. Giddings on September 3, 1939 in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Mark W. Dick, Wichita; two daughters, Connie Rueck, Silver Lake, and Diane Romans, Arnold, NE; a brother, Arthur K. Dick, Buhler; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His service was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Buhler Mennonite Church. Burial was in Buhler Municipal Cemetery. Family and friends met 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buhler Mennonite Church and sent in care of the mortuary. | |
| 5199 |  | Obituary- Dick, Shirley Shirley Marie Dick GRANTVILLE — Shirley Marie Dick, 53, Grantville, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Dick worked for the State of Kansas Department of Agriculture for 17 years. She was born March 17, 1942, in Rock Island, Ill., the daughter of Gus and Eunice Stithem Pilgrim. She lived most her life in Topeka and Grantville. She married Harold Dick on June 30, 1984, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Jerry Dick, Topeka; a daughter, Teri Keyes, Topeka; two sisters, Patricia Holland, Topeka, and Mary K. Brown, Grantville; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Meriden Cemetery. Mrs. Dick will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. | |
| 5200 |  | Obituary- Dick, Thelma Thelma J. Dick HOLTON-Thelma Jean (Smith) Dick, 81, formerly of Holton, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Lexington Park in Topeka, Kansas, with loved ones at her side. She was born September 20, 1932 in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, the daughter of Stanley and Emma Susan (Williams) Smith. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1951. She married James I. S. Dick on March 7, 1952, in the Presbyterian Church, of Rossville. They later divorced. Thelma retired August 18, 1994 after 29 year of service with the State of Kansas in the Motor Vehicle Division. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as a deacon and a member of the Dorcas Circle. Thelma was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and a loyal friend to many. She enjoyed her church and time spent with family and friends. She is survived by a daughter, Jana Lutz (Jerry) of Holton, and a son, Bruce Dick (Kim) of Delia and two sisters, Martha Miller, of Wamego, and Helen Fouraker, Miles City, Montana and 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Claude and Louis, and three sisters, Nona Rafferty, Dorothy Perry, Ruth Mahoney. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Holton. Burial will follow in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Thelma will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton through Thursday evening. She will lie in state Friday morning at the church where family greet friends from noon to 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made payable to First Baptist Church sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, Ks 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. |
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