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| 5301 |  | Obituary- Doyle, Mary Mrs. James A. Doyle Mrs. James A. Doyle, of St. Marys mother of Mrs. Tom Pearl, passed away Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception church in St. Marys. | |
| 5302 |  | Obituary- Dreasher, James JAMES C. DREASHER James Chester Dreasher, 37, Tecumseh, died Thursday, June 16, 1983, at a Topeka hospital. He suffered a cerebral aneurysm and was ill the past three weeks. He was born August 31, 1945, at Topeka, the son of Orville Dreasher Sr., and Geraldine Valentine Dreasher. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1963 and lived all his life in the Topeka community. Mr. Dreasher was a former partner in Dreasher’s Concrete Products, Tecumseh. He was a member of Topeka Auto Racing Boosters several years. He was married to Roxann Matyak December 6, 1975, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Darcy Lynette Dreasher, Tecumseh; a son, James Lee Dreasher, Tecumseh; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dreasher ,Sr., Tecumseh; and two brothers, Wendell “Gene” Dreasher, Perry, and Orville Dreasher Jr., Tecumseh. Services were at 9 a.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in Rochester Cemetery. Family and friends met Friday evening at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Hospital, 600 S.E. Madison, Topeka, 66607. | |
| 5303 |  | Obituary- Dreasher, James 2 JAMES C. DREASHER TECUMSEH- James Chester Dreasher, 37, 1201 S.E. Stanley Road, Tecumseh, died Thursday, June 16, at a Topeka hospital. He suffered a cerebral aneurysm and was ill the past three weeks. He was born Aug. 31, 1945, at Topeka, the son of Orville Dreasher Sr., and Geraldine Valentine Dreasher. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1963 and lived all his life in the Topeka community. Mr. Dreasher was a former partner in Dreasher’s Concrete Products, Tecumseh. He was a member of Topeka Auto Racing Boosters several years. He was married to Roxann Matyak Dec. 6, 1975, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Darcy Lynette Dreasher, Tecumseh; a son, James Lee Dreasher, Tecumseh; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dreasher, Sr., Tecumseh; and two brothers, Wendell “Gene” Dreasher, Perry, and Orville Dreasher Jr., Tecumseh. Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Family and friends will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Hospital, 600 S.E. Madison, Topeka, 66607. | |
| 5304 |  | Obituary- Dreasher, James 3 In sad and loving memory of Jim Dreasher one of the Top Stock Car Drivers who left us Jun 16th of '83, who would have been 38 years old today. Is sadly missed by Dad, Mom and brothers, Orville, Gene, Children, Friends. | |
| 5305 |  | Obituary- Dreasher, Orville Orville L. Dreasher Sr. TECUMSEH – Orville Lawrence Dreasher Sr., 69, Route 1, Tecumseh, died late Friday, Oct. 21, at his home. Mr. Dreasher was a farmer, dump truck operator and owned Topeka Race Way. He was born Sept. 8, 1914, at Olpe, the son of J.J. and Tillie Drews Dreasher, and spent most of his life in Topeka. He was married to Geraldine Valen¬tine April 11, 1938, at Lawrence. She survives. A son, Jim Dreasher, died June 16, 1983. Other survivors include two sons, Or¬ville L. Dreasher Jr., 1010 Green Road, and Gene Wendall Dreasher, Perry; a sistef, Mrs. Margaret Lowry, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Ralph Diebolt, Wichita; 11 grandchildren; and a great¬grandchild. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. Mr. Dreasher will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home where family and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 | |
| 5306 |  | Obituary- Drebes, Nina Mrs. Nina A. Drebes HOLTON — Mrs. Nina Alice Drebes, 73, Holton, died Friday at a Holton hos¬pital. She was born May 19, 1907 at Glen Elder, the daughter of William and Lil¬lian F. Marcey Ramsey. She lived in Holton for 20 years. She was married to Hans James Jor¬genson, July 2, 1927. He preceded her in death. She later was married to John Drebes in December 1950. He died in 1961. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Joyce J. Wohlgemuth, Davis, Ca¬lif., Mrs. Dorothy Basel, Netawaka, and Mrs. Beulah Meade, 403 S.E. Mar¬ket, Topeka; a son, Melvin Eugene Jorgenson, Delia; a sister, Mrs. Edna Meyers, Auburn, Neb.; three brothers, Lester Ramsey, Sac City, Iowa, Charles Ramsey, Wymore, Neb., and Gerald Ramsey, Nashville, Tenn.; 15 grand-children; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Drebes Nina Alice Drebes, 73, passed away Friday, March 27, at the Holton Hospital. She was born May 19, 1907, the daughter of William and Lillian Ramsey at Glen Elder. She married Hans J. Jorgen¬son on July 2, 1927. This union produced five children: Melva Jorgenson of Delia; Joyce Wohlgemuth of Davis, California; Dorothy Basel of Netawaka; Beulah Meade of Topeka; and Terry Jorgenson, who died in 1949. Hans preceded her in death. She married John Drebes on December 18, 1952, who pre¬ceded her in death. She is survived by a son, three daughters, 15 grandchil¬dren and 20 great-grandchil¬dren; one sister, Mrs. Edna Myers, Auburn, Nebraska; three brothers, Lester Ramsey, Sac City, Iowa; Charles Ram¬sey, Wymore, Nebraska; and Gerald Ramsey, Nashville, Tennessee. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grand¬mother. Services were at Mercer Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday, March 30, with in¬terment at the Holton Ceme¬tery. Pallbearers were her grand¬sons John D- and Frank Meade; Dan Jorgenson; and Dale, John and Robert Basel. | |
| 5307 |  | Obituary- Driscoll, Blanche Driscoll, Mrs. Blanche V. - Age 85, of Rossville, Kan., passed away November 3, Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Johnnie LIllard Post No. 31 at Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home St. Marys. Blanche Driscoll Rossville - Mrs. Blanche V. Driscoll, 85, died Sunday at her home. She was born Feb. 22, 1883, at Rossville. She was a member of Potwin Presbyterian Church in Topeka. Survivors include a son, Frank V. Martin, at home; and a sister, Mrs. Beulah V. McIntyre, Rossville. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. Aged Rossville resident dies on Sunday Mrs. Blanche V. Driscoll, 85, native of Rossville, died Sunday at her home. She is survived by a son, Frank V. Martin, of the home; and a sister, Mrs. Beulah V. McIntyre, Rossville. She was a member of the Potwin Presbyterian Church in Topeka. Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Blanch [sic] Driscoll died Sunday at her home in Rossville. She was born Feb. 22, 1883, at Rossville. She was a member of Potwin Presbyterian Church in Topeka. Survivors include a son, Frank Martin at home and a sister Mrs. Beulah McIntyre, Rossville. Graveside services were held Tuesday 2 p.m. at Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5308 |  | Obituary- Driscoll, William C. WILLIAM C. DRISCOLL William C. Driscoll, 86, Holton, died Sunday, February 13, 1983, at the home of his daughter in Holton. He was born September 11, 1896, in Perry, the son of John and Mary Wright Driscoll. He was a farmer and a stockman most of his life in the Wetmore and Goff communities. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. He was a member of First Baptist Church and Levick-Barrett Post No. 282 of the American Legion, both in Wet- more. He was married to Ola Alice Burget March 25, 1918, in Holton. She died June 25, 1976. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Bernadine Bohannon and Mrs. Ruth Watkins, both of Holton, and Mrs. June Brown, Norton; two sons, Burton Driscoll, Holton, and William Driscoll, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Mary Stamps, Van Buren, Ark.; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. The family is meeting with friends from 7-8 Tuesday evening (tonight) at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Funeral service is at 1:30 p.m. Wed¬nesday at the First Baptist Church in Wetmore. Burial will be in Wetmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church and sent in care of First National Bank, Wetmore, Ks. 66550. | |
| 5309 |  | Obituary- Driscoll, William J. 1 William J. Driscoll William J. Driscoll, 75, of Rossville, passed away May 3, 2012. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Rossville Christian Church on June 16 at 10:30 a.m. in Rossville. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann; children, Belinda (Randy) Phillips, Rodney (Elizabeth) Driscoll, Renee (Tim) Zeller, Curt (Leonila) Driscoll, Shannon (Marisa) Driscoll; grandchildren, Tegan, Isaac, Zachary, Zoe, Colin, Sarah, Adam, (Philippines) Joana and Diana; sisters, Bernadine Bohannon, Ruth Watkins, and June Brown; his dachshunds Ginger and Lucy. Preceding him in death were his parents William C. and Ola Driscoll; siblings, Hazel Ford and Burton Driscoll and his beloved dachshund, Guenther. To view the full obituary visit www.DoveCremation.com. Bill Driscoll Bill Driscoll, 75, of Rossville, passed away May 3. Cremation has taken place. The family invites you to a memorial service to be held at Rossville Christian Church on June 16, 10:30 am in Rossville. Followed by a time to share memories and cel¬ebrate his life. Memorials may be made to Rossville Christian Church. To view the full obituary visit www.DoveCremation.com. | |
| 5310 |  | Obituary- Driscoll, William J. 2 Memorial for William "Bill" Driscoll June 16 - 10:30 a.m. Rossville Christian Church The Driscoll family invites you to join them for a time of remembering, singing, and celebrating his life. Memorials may be made to Rossville Christian Church. View full obituary visit www.DoveCremation.com | |
| 5311 |  | Obituary- Driscoll, William J. 3 In Memory of William 'Bill' J. Driscoll 1937-2012 This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in int. Psalm 118:24 10:30am June 16, 2012 Rossville Christian Church Rossville, Kansas | |
| 5312 |  | Obituary- Driscoll, William J. 4 William J. Driscoll William (Bill) Junior Driscoll, 75, of Rossville, passed away May 3, 2012. Cremation has taken place. He was born January 18, 1937 in Jackson County, Kansas to William Cornelius Driscoll & Ola Alice Burget Driscoll of Wetmore, Kansas. He attended Wetmore Elementary followed by his graduation in 1955 from Wetmore High School as class Salutatorian behind his twin sister & Valedictorian, June Driscoll. In 1956, he voluntarily joined the Navy & reached Store Keeper, 3rd class (SK3), on the USS Macon where he served until 1959. He worked for Adam’s Business Forms as an engraver & printer for 32 years retiring in 1991. He met the love of his life, Shirley Ann Cowen, in 1963. They married on February 29, 1964 in Topeka, Kansas. The young family moved to Rossville in 1969 for the small town lifestyle. Throughout their marriage, they enjoyed the birth of five children, Belinda Kathryn, Rodney Earl, Renee Ola, William Curt & Shannon Neil. While in Rossville, he was an active member of the Rossville Christian Church, the Rossville High School Booster Club, and as a Rossville Grade School volunteer. As a National Weather Service volunteer from 1972 to 2007, he recorded the amount of daily precipitation & Cross Creek water levels as needed during multiple floods. He was devoted to his family & enjoyed these hobbies: traveling to all 50 states & multiple countries, family pictures & movies, & gardening. He loved to experiment with a variety of plants — celery, peanuts, cotton, & heirloom tomatoes. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann, children & their families: Belinda & Randy Phillips - Tegan & Isaac; Rodney & Elizabeth Driscoll - Colin, Sarah & Adam; Renee & Tim Zeller - Zachary & Zoe; Curt & Leonila Driscoll - Joana & Diana (Phillipines); Shannon & Marisa Driscoll; sisters - Bernadine Bohannon, Ruth Watkins & Wilda June Brown; dogs — Ginger & Lucy. Preceding him in death were his parents — William C. & Ola Driscoll; siblings - Hazel Ford & Burton Driscoll, & his beloved dachshund, Gunther. | |
| 5313 |  | Obituary- Driscoll, William J. 5 Memorials can be made to the Rossville Christian Church which is beginning an after school program for youth. Children were a focus of Bill's life beginning with his nieces & nephews, his children & their activities, volunteering at RGS, being Santa or a clown, & most recently, his many seasonal yard decorations for children of all ages to enjoy! Presentation of Colors Army National Guard Opening Prayer In the Garden pg 264 Eulogy Belinda Phillips Rodney Driscoll Renee Zeller Curt Driscoll Shannon Driscoll Amazing Grace pg 236 Count Your Blessings pg 370 Invitation to share memories Derek Slack, Minister Great Is Thy Faithfulness pg 40 Retiring of Colors Army National Guard Family invites you to view a table of memories set up in the fellowship hall. | |
| 5314 |  | Obituary- Driver, Barbara Barbara Lee Driver TOPEKA-Barbara Lee Driver, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Atria Hearthstone in Topeka. She was born on December 7, 1925 in Weaubleau, MO., the daughter of Don and Agee Rees Harryman. Barbara lived near Quenemo for many years, moving to Rossville in 1987. In 2007 she moved to Topeka to Atria Hearthstone. Barbara graduated from Weaubleau High School in 1943. She worked a summer in Yellowstone National Park and then spent a year at Montana State College in Bozeman, MT. She will be remembered for her music and her portrayal of Susanna Wesley that she provided for many church groups. Barbara also played piano and performed at the Vassar Playhouse. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Pomona and the D.A.R. in Ottawa. On April 4, 1958, Barbara was married to Joe Driver in Quenemo. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and her eight siblings, Eugene, Irene, Vivian, Rees, W.D., Anna May, Kathryn and Don. Barbara is survived by her husband, Joe of the home; brothers-in-law, Jim (Betty) Driver, Don (Dorothy) Driver and Howard (Jeanne) Driver; sisters-in-law, Katie Harryman, Peggy (Bob) Friesen, Veda (Bruce) Rogers, Ruth Driver and Jessie Driver; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Barbara will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 4 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Pomona. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS., 66451. Online condolences may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5315 |  | Obituary- Driver, Hannah Hannah Driver Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednes¬day at the United Methodist Church in Quenemo for Hannah E. Driver, 97, Tope¬ka, formerly of Quenemo, who died Sun¬day, Feb. 23, 1997, at the United Method¬ist Home where she lived several years. She was born Oct. 6, 1899, north of Quenemo, the daughter of William T. and Hannah Selina Lord Windett, and spent her early life in the Quenemo community. She lived west of Pomona about five years and later lived north of Quenemo many years. She was a member of the United Meth¬odist Church, United Methodist Women, Sunflower Fidelis Club and Happy Hour Club, all in Quenemo. She formerly head¬ed the Osage County unit of the American Cancer Society and had been a volunteer for several organizations in Quenemo. She was married to Roy Driver Jan. 12, 1921, in Quenemo. He died July 2, 1960. A son, William F. Driver, died March 31, 1945. Survivors include six sons, James Driv¬er, Pomona, John Driver, Eatonton, Ga., Donald Driver and Richard Driver, both in Topeka, Joe Driver, Rossville, and Howard Driver, Quenemo; two daughters, Florence “Peggy” Friesen, Topeka, and Veda Rog-ers, Kansas City, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Quenemo. Mrs. Driver will lie in state from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at the United Methodist Home, 1135 College, 66604, or to the United Methodist Church in Quenemo, 66528. Hannah E. Driver Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Mulvane Chapel at the United Methodist Home for Hannah E. Driver, 97, formerly of Quenemo, who died Feb. 23, 1997, at the United Methodist Home where she lived more than five years. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Quenemo. Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5316 |  | Obituary- Driver, Hannah 2 Hannah Driver Funeral service for Hannah E. Driver, 97, Topeka, was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Quenemo. Mrs. Driver, formerly of Quenemo, died Sunday, February 23, 1997, at the United Methodist Home where she had lived several years. She was born October 6, 1899, north of Quenemo, the daughter of William T. and Hannah Selina Lord Winded, and spent her early life in the Quenemo community. She lived west of Pomona about five years and later lived north of Quenemo many years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Sunflower Fidelis Club, and Happy Hour Club, all in Quenemo. She for¬merly headed the Osage County unit of the American Cancer Soci¬ety and had been a volunteer for several organizations in Quenemo. She was married to Roy Driver January 12, 1921, in Quenemo. He died July 2, 1960. A son, William F. Driver, died March 31, 1945 Survivors include six sons, James Driver, Pomona, John Dri-ver, Eatonton, Ga., Donald Driver and Richard Driver, both in To¬peka, Joe Driver, Rossville, and Howard Driver, Quenemo; two daughters, Florence “Peggy” Friesen, Topeka, and Veda Rogers, Kansas City, Mo.; 13 grandchil¬dren and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Oak Hill Cem¬etery in Quenemo. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Tues¬day at the Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at the United Methodist Home, 1135 College, Topeka 66604; or to the United Methodist Church in Quenemo, 66528. | |
| 5317 |  | Obituary- Driver, Homer Mrs. Anna Wade was called to Oklahoma City Saturday at the death of her father. | |
| 5318 |  | Obituary- Driver, Joseph Joseph Leroy Driver TOPEKA- Joseph Leroy Driver passed from this world on June 29,2017, at Lexington Park in Topeka. Joe was born October 21,1928 in Quenemo, Ks, to Roy and Hannah (Windett) Driver. Joe graduated from Quenemo High School in 1946. He joined the Army in November of 1951 and was Honorably Discharged in October of 1953, after serving in the Korean Conflict. On April 4,1958, he was married to Barbara Lee Harryman, in Kansas City, Missouri. She preceded in death on January 31, 2015. For many years, Joe and Barbara Jived near Quenemo where he farmed with his brother, Jim Driver. He became a substitute mail carrier and in 1987 was transferred to Rossville where he carried mail there until his retirement. In 2007, Joe and Barbara moved into Atria Hearthstone Retirement Center in Topeka. Joe has lived the past year at Lexington Park Nursing Home in Topeka. Along with his farm work, Joe enjoyed sharing coffee and stories with friends at the area coffee shops. He and Barbara often provided singing and music at church and at funerals. They were members of the Quenemo United Methodist Church for many years. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother Bill Driver, who was killed in WW II; brother John Driver (Jessie); brother, Don Driver (Dorothy), and brother Dick Driver. Surviving are brothers Jim (Betty) Driver; and Howard Driver (Jeanne); sisters Peggy Friesen (Bob); Veda Rogers (Bruce); sister-in-law Ruth Driver; many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Pomona, Ks., at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 5, 2017. For memorial contributions, the family suggest to make a donation to your favorite charity in Joe's honor. Feltner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.feltnerfuneralhome.com | |
| 5319 |  | Obituary- Droegemeier, Charles G. Charles G. “Chuck” Droegemeier Sr. Rossville – Charles G. “Chuck” Droegemeier Sr. died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the Rossville Healthcare & Rehab Center. He was born to Carl and Viola Farrington Droegemeier at Ellsworth County, Kansas, on April 2, 1936. The family moved to Burlingame in 1942, where “Chuck” attended rural grade school and graduated from Burlingame High School in 1954. He worked horses and on a dairy farm while he was in high school. Chuck worked in construction for three years; he then went to work for the City of Topeka in the water department, where he worked for 39 years. Chuck was self-employed as a part-time house painter for 43 years. He had lived in Topeka for 18 years, Maple Hill for 25 years, and then Paxico before moving to Rossville. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and the Topeka City Retirees Club. On January 1, 1957, he and Janice “Jan” Colstrom were married in Osage City. She preceded him in death. He later married Nona Smith on September 21, 2006, in Rossville; she preceded him in death. Chuck was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Escatel; brothers, Jim and Ralph Droegemeier; son-in-laws, William Ronsse and Larry Arensman. Chuck then married Helen Decker on June 25, 2010, in Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Charles G. “Chuck” (Lynn) Droegemeir Jr., Maple Hill; two daughters, Terri Ronsse, and Connie Arensman, both of Topeka; a brother, Gerald Droegemeier, Topeka; five grandchildren and six great grand-children. Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Inurnment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5320 |  | Obituary- Droegemeier, Janice Janice L. “Jan” Droegemeier Janice L. Droegemeier, 65, Paxico, died Monday, September 29, 2003, at her home. She was born July 10, 1938, the daughter of Chris and Ruth Simms Colstron [Colstrom] in Osage County, KS. They preceded her in death. Also two brothers, Jim and Paul Colstrom, preceded her in death. Mrs. Droegemeier grew up in the Rapp community west of Osage City and attended Rapp Grade School. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1956. She had worked for Hallmark Cards, St. Francis Hospi¬tal, and had been the head cook at Maple Hill Grade School for 10 years. She owned and operated Paxico Florals since 1990. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, and the Wabaunsee County Garden Club. On January 1, 1957, she married Charles “Chuck” Droegemeier in Osage City. He survives. Other survivors are a son, Charles “Chuck” Droegemeier Jr., Maple Hill; two daughters, Terry L. Ronsse and Connie L. Arensman, Topeka; three brothers, Tom Col¬strom and Jerrald Colstrom, Osage City, and John Colstrom, Lawrence; a sister, Jeannie Stephenson, Hia¬watha; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the Rossville Christian Church Tuesday (this evening) from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Rossville Christian Church. Inurnment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church or Midland Hospice, and sent in care of the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 5321 |  | Obituary- Droegemeier, Nona Nona J. Droegemeier Rossville-Nona J. Droegemeier, 92, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at her home in Rossville. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Droegemeier will lie in state one hour before service time at the church on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, Kansas 66533. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Nona J. Droegemeier, 92, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at her home in Rossville. She was born May 1, 1917 at Kingman, the daughter of Frank and Winifred Stearns Ross. She grew up in the Kingman community and graduated from Kingman High School. Mrs. Droegemeier was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. She was married to Harrison “Harry” Smith on December 13, 1938 at Kingman. He died March 11, 2006, she was also preceded in death by a son Christopher Kent Smith. On September 21, 2006 she married Charles “Chuck” Droegemeier at Rossville. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her son, Galen V. Smith, Lawrence; a sister, Phyllis Costner, Kingman; and grandchildren, Amanda Martinez and Craig Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, Kansas 66533. | |
| 5322 |  | Obituary- Droegemeier, Nona 2 In Loving Memory Of Nona J. Droegemeier Born: May 1, 1917 Died: March 9, 2010 Funeral Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 12, 2010 Christian Church Rossville, Kansas Officiating Pastor Eric Dannefer Pianist Janice Sharp Vocalist Jean Eakin Congregational Hymn “How Great Thou Art” Song “It Is No Secret” Casket Bearers Galen Smith ~ Greg Hudson ~ Jim Dodge David Nadeau ~ Doug Eakin ~ Bob Cooper Interment Rossville Cemetery Rossville, Kansas Arrangements By Piper Funeral Chapel Rossville, Kansas www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 5323 |  | Obituary- Dudney, Barbara 1 Barbara A. Dudney ROSSVILLE — Barbara A. Dudney, 74, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born June 2, 1937, at Simpson, Kansas, the daughter of James Roy and Melba Marguerite Huffman Gentry. Barbara lived in Simpson until she was in the 5th grade before moving to Ross¬ville. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1955. Mrs. Dudney had been a secretary for the Kansas Legislature for many years and had been Senator Anthony Hensley's secretary since she started working for the state. She earlier had worked for the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. Barbara was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 Auxiliary of the American Legion. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Bobby Gentry and a sister Betty Dick. On August 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to Bryce "Pete" Dudney at Rossville. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Robyn Dudney, Silver Lake, Brenda Powell, Temple, TX, and Mark Dudney, Silver Lake; a brother, Billy (Beverly) Gentry, Rossville; her granddaughter, Alayna Powell. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5324 |  | Obituary- Dudney, Barbara 2 BARBARA A. DUDNEY Barbara A. Dudney, Rossville, 74, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born June 2, 1937, at Simpson, Kan., the daughter of James Roy and Melba Marguerite Huffman Gentry. Barbara lived in Simpson until she was in the fifth grade before moving to Rossville. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1955. Mrs. Dudney had been a secre¬tary for the Kansas Legislature for many years and had been Senator Anthony Hensley’s secretary since she started working for the state. She earlier had worked for the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. Barbara was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 Auxiliary of the American Legion. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Bobby Gentry and a sister Betty Dick. On Aug. 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to Bryce “Pete” Dudney at Rossville. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her chil¬dren, Robyn Dudney, Silver Lake, Brenda Powell, Temple, Texas, and Mark Dudney, Silver Lake; a brother, Billy (Beverly) Gentry, Rossville; her granddaughter, Alayna Powell. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Meth¬odist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5325 |  | Obituary- Dudney, Barbara 3 Barbara A. Dudney Barbara A. Dudney, 74, passed away July 8, 2011, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born June 2, 1937, at Simpson, the daughter of James Roy and Melba Marguerite Huff¬man Gentry. Barbara lived in Simpson un¬til she was in the fifth-grade when the family moved to Rossville. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1955. Mrs. Dudney had been a secretary for the Kansas Legislature for many years and had been Sen. Anthony Hensley’s secretary since she started working for the state. She earlier had worked for the Topeka Chamber of Commerce. Barbara was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 Auxiliary of the American Legion. Barbara was preceded in death by her par¬ents, a brother, Bobby Gentry, and a sister, Betty Dick. On Aug. 17, 1958 she was united in marriage to Bryce “Pete” Dudney at Rossville. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Robyn Dudney of Silver Lake, Brenda Powell of Temple, Texas, and Mark Dudney of Silver Lake; a brother, Billy Gentry and wife Beverly of Rossville; and her granddaughter, Alayna Powell. Funeral services were July 13 at Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment followed in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS. | |
| 5326 |  | Obituary- Dudney, Vincent VINCENT G. DUDNEY Vincent G. Dudney, 75, Dover, died Tuesday, May 5, 1981, at a Topeka convalescent center. . He was born April 25, 1906, in Wabaunsee County, the son of William and Nellie Starbird Dudney. He spent most of his life in the Dover community. Mr. Dudney worked at North American Aviation at Kansas City, Ks., and later was a truck driver at Forbes Supply Depot at Topeka. He retired from the Gas Service Company in 1970 after working for the company 42 years. He was a member of Dover Lodge No. 138, AF&AM, and Nina Chapter No. 486 of Order of Easter Star, both at Dover, and Loyal Order of Moose No. 555, Topeka. He was married to Edna L. Lister September 5, 1931, at Kimball, Nebr. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Beverly Ketter, Topeka, and Mrs. Jo Ann Crow, Dover; a son, Bryce Dudney, Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Parre, Osage City, Mrs. Jennie Johnston, Eskridge, Mrs. Margie Weinmeister, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. June Olsen, San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Paul Dudney, Titusville, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dover Federated Church. Graveside services were conducted by Dover Lodge No. 138, AF&AM, in Dover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund to be designated later by relatives and sent in care of Austin Funeral Home, Eskridge. | |
| 5327 |  | Obituary- Dudney, Vincent B. Vincent Bryce “Pete” Dudney, Vincent Bryce “Pete” Dudney, 80, Rossville passed away Sunday, April 9,2017 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born January 3, 1937 at Dover, the son of Vincent G. and Edna Lister Dudney. Pete graduated from Dover High School in 1955 and served in the Kansas Army National Guard. Pete worked for the Gas Service Company retiring after 44 years of service. He was an avid coon hunter, he was a lifelong softball player, threw horseshoes, and collected arrowheads. Pete was on the football “Chain Gang” at Rossville High many years and loved to fish. He was a small engine mechanic. Pete was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No, 31 of the American Legion in Rossville and the Rossville United Methodist Church. On August 17,1958 he was united in marriage to Barbara A. Gentry at Rossville. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2011. Survivors include his son, Mark Dudney, Silver Lake; two daughters, Robyn Dudney, Silver Lake, and Brenda Powell, Temple TX; two sisters, Beverly (Larry) Ketter, Topeka and JoAnn (Neil) Crow, Maple Hill; brother-in-law, Bill Gentry, Rossville; sister-in-law, Linda Gentry, Rossville; his granddaughter, Alayna Powell, Temple, TX. Memorial graveside services were. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Rossville Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pete Dudney Memorial Fund, the Rossville United Methodist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 5328 |  | Obituary- Duesler, Edwin Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Hartzell were in Topeka, Wednesday, called by the death of her uncle, Edwin W. Duesler. Mrs. L.P. Hartzell was in Topeka last Friday to attend the funeral of her uncle, Edwin W. Duesler. | |
| 5329 |  | Obituary- Duff, Annie Annie Alvena Duff Annie Alvena Duff, 77, Topeka, died Monday, March 28, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Duff worked at Jostens and Pelliters in Topeka. She was born Jan.27, 1917, in Delia, the daughter of Cecil and Iva George Mondt. She had lived in Delia, Hays, Russell, Bavaria, Des Moines, Iowa, and Princeton, Mo., before she moved to Topeka in 1951. Mrs. Duff was a member of First Baptist Church in Hays. She was married to Bert N. Duff on May 22, 1945, at Council Grove. He died March 5, 1986. Survivors include a daughter, Roberta Lewis, Johannesburg, South Africa; and a granddaughter, Alicia Lewis, Johannesburg, South Africa. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Duff will lie in state after 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. | |
| 5330 |  | Obituary- Dugan, Charles 1 Dugan Charles E. Dugan, 88, of Delia, passed away Feb. 15, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born at the family farm in rural Circleville to John and Lazetta Dugan, the oldest of their five children. He attended Ontario, Oak Grove and Circleville schools. Charles left school at age 16 to help on the family farm. He was drafted during the Korean War and served overseas in Germany. While stationed there, he discovered a love of photography and was an avid photographer the rest of his life. Charles photographed many wedding and anniversary celebrations in the Delia and Rossville communities. He also helped take pictures for the Rossville High School yearbooks. He was a past member of the Holton and Topeka Camera Clubs. He returned to the family farm following his military service. He later began working at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, where he was employed for 41 years until his retirement in April 1996. He was proud to have helped develop and build the first Hummer tire at the Topeka plan. He was a member of Local 307 Rubber Workers. In 1957 he met and later married Letha JoAnn Baldwin Hundley. They enjoyed 64 years together. At the time of marriage Charles welcomed being the father of JoAnn’s three little girls, Christine, Edy and Jeri Lynn, later adopting the girls as his own. The family started out living in the rural Circleville and Netawaka areas, and then moved to Delia, where they have lived for many years. Their son Charles Scott was born in 1961 and son David Lamoine in 1963. Charles, as a youth, was a charter member of the Ontario Busy Bees 4-H Club, and became an avid supporter of the Delia Early Birds 4-H Club when his children joined that group. He served as a project leader and enjoyed helping with their 4-H events. He built many of the rabbit pens used during the Jackson County 4-H Fair. As a sponsor to a 4-H club ski trip to Colorado he [see continued transcription on next file] | |
| 5331 |  | Obituary- Dugan, Charles 2 [continued from first file] learned to ski, and enjoyed many trips with family to the Colorado ski slopes the following years. Charles always said he could dive like a feather and swim like a rock, but that did not detour him from purchasing a ski boat for the family and enjoying many summers camping and boating at Perry Lake. He was a member of the Delia Fire Department and served on the Delia Fire Board. A Christmas gift of a black powder pistol started him on a long enjoyment of black powder shooting. He was a past member of the Capital City Gun Club, the Santa Fe Trail Plainsmen Muzzleloaders, and the 3rd Battery B Civil War Reenactors. He was the proud owner of a six-pound field piece cannon and a 12-pound mountain howitzer cannon. He traveled to many Civil War reenactments, including Gettsyburg. He loved to talk Civil War and cannons to anyone who would listen. He later became a member of the Rolling Thunder Veterans group. He was a proud veteran and in May 2013, with his son Scott, he was able to go on the Veterans Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. After 30 years in Delia, Charles and JoAnn moved to rural Delia, where he enjoyed going back to his farmer roots, using a tractor instead of horses. He liked attending the Goodyear Retirees monthly dinners, local coffee gab sessions and breakfasts at the Topeka Airport Café with other Goodyear retirees. Charles is survived by his wife JoAnn; daughters Christine (Alan) Stanton of Topeka, Edy (Tony) Prescott of Delia and Jeri Lynn Walter of Topeka; son Scott (Mary) Dugan of Wakarusa; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brothers Bill Dugan of Holton and Robert (Sandy) Dugan of Lumberton, Texas; and sister Ethel Mae (Tracy) Caulk of Rockingham, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lazetta Dugan; son David Lamoine Dugan; daughter-in-law Cheryl; brothers Richard Dugan of Soldier and John Dugan of Topeka; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Museum of the Kansas National Guard, Forbes Field. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Kansas Army National Guard Museum, 124 S.E. Airport Drive, Topeka, KS 66619; or the Delia Fire Department, in care of Chris Gordon, 4410 102nd Rd., Delia, KS 66418. A full obituary is also available at the Angels Above Cremation Services website: https://angelsabovecs.com/obituaries | |
| 5332 |  | Obituary- Dugan, David David Lamoine Dugan David Lamoine Dugan 55, of Hoyt, KS, passed away at his home on May 1, 2019 due to heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of the home, daughters Jessica (Craig) Reed, Nichole Dugan and son Kelly Dugan all of Topeka, KS and 11 grandchildren, his parents, Charles and JoAnn Dugan of Delia, sisters Christine (Alan) Stanton of Topeka; Edith (Tony) Prescott of Delia, Jeri Walter of Topeka and brother Scott (Mary) Dugan of Wakarusa. David attended Delia Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School. He retired from Goodyear after 30 years of service. Cremation is planned and services are pending. A Celebration of Life is to be held at a later date. | |
| 5333 |  | Obituary- Duley, Johnny Johnny F. Duley MISSION, Texas - Johnny F. Duley, 72, formerly of Topeka, Kan., died Monday, July 1, 1996, at his home in Mission, Texas. Mr. Duley had worked 20 years for the Postal Supply Center in Topeka, Kan., be¬fore he retired in 1982. He served in mine warfare in the Navy during World War II. He was born April 30, 1924, at Beloit, Kan., the son of Floyd and Wilda Duley. He lived most his life in Topeka, Kan. He moved to Mission in 1984. Mr. Duley was a life member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville, Kan. He also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and had attended the Church of the Assumption in Topeka, Kan. He was married to Marquetta Francis. They were divorced. He later was married to Doris L. Nelson. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Diana D. Davis and Donna D. Duley, both of Topeka; and three stepdaughters, Bar-bara A. Lemon, Emporia, Kan., Lynn M. Drake, Overbrook, Kan., and Carol L. Al¬exander, Topeka, Kan.; two brother, Ray¬mond Duley, Mission, Texas, and Alfred Duley, Wheatland, Wyo.; a sister, Wanda Lee Johnsonbaugh, Washington Park, III.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Duley was cremated. Memorial ser¬vices will be in Beloit, Kan., at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmie-Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville, Kan., 66533. Kreidler Funeral Home at McAllen, Texas, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5334 |  | Obituary- Dunagan, Ellen Mrs. Ellen Dunagan Mrs. Ellen Dunagan, 85, rural Ma¬ple Hill, died Thursday, July 23, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Nov. 26, 1901, near Dover, the daughter of Patrick and Catherine Negent Rafferty. She spent her life in the Dover communi¬ty. Mrs. Dunagan was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church at Eskridge. She was married to Edward Duna¬gan April 2, 1929, at Rossville. He died in 1955. Survivors include three sons, Ed¬ward Dunagan, Jerome Dunagan and William Dunagan, all of Maple Hill; a sister, Mrs. Theresa Cheuvront, Chicago, Ill.; a brother. Edward Rafferty, St. Marys; and four grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Eskridge. Burial will be in Eskridge Cemetery. Mrs. Dunagan will lie in state from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday at Callahan Fu¬neral Home in Eskridge and an hour before service time Monday at the church. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. | |
| 5335 |  | Obituary- Duncan, Chester 1 Chester “Chet” L. Duncan Chester “Chet” Leslie Duncan, 6o, Topeka, died Thursday, October 17,1996, at his home. [part missing- see obit #2 for fuller information] 25 years at Rossville High School until he retired. He also served 20 years in the National Guard. He was born September 25, 1930, at Bushong, the son of Benjamin Carl and Violetta McClure Duncan. He attended Emporia State University and was graduated from Washburn University. He earned a master’s degree from Wil¬liam and Mary College at Williamsburg, Va. He moved to Topeka from Emporia in 1952. Mr. Duncan was a member of KNEA and NEA. He was married to Patricia Ann Roberts on December 29, 1948, at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, Daniel A. Duncan, Kansas City, KS, James M. Duncan, Spring, TX, Phillip B. Duncan, Jacksonville, NC, and Bruce E. Duncan, Virginia Beach, VA; three daughters, Melinda J. McNish and Robin L. Duncan, both of Topeka, and Leslie A. Nelson, Osborne; three brothers, William B. Duncan, Escondido, CA, Vernon R. Duncan, Homewood, IL, and Rob¬ert E. Duncan, Emporia; and 17 grandchildren. Mr. Duncan was cremated. Memorial services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Davidson Funeral Chapel. Burial of cremains was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka 66606. | |
| 5336 |  | Obituary- Duncan, Chester 2 Chester Leslie Duncan Chester Leslie Duncan, 66, Topeka, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 1996, at his home. Mr. Duncan was a teacher, and he coached football, track and cross country. He had taught five years at Crane Junior High School, five years at Alma High School and 25 years at Rossville High School until he retired. He also served 20 years in the National Guard. He was born Sept. 25, 1930, at Bushong, the son of Benjamin Carl and Violetta McClure Duncan. He attended Emporia State University and was graduated from Washburn University. He earned a mas¬ter's degree from William and Mary Col¬lege at Williamsburg, Va. He moved to Topeka from Emporia in 1952. Mr. Duncan was a member of KNEA and NEA. He was married to Patricia Ann Roberts on Dec. 29, 1948, at Hutchinson. She sur¬vives. Other survivors include four sons, Daniel A. Duncan, Kansas City, Kan., James M. Duncan, Spring, Texas, Phillip B. Duncan, Jacksonville, N.C., and Bruce E. Duncan, Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Mel¬inda J. McNish and Robin L. Duncan, both of Topeka, and Leslie A. Nelson, Osborne; three brothers, William B. Duncan, Escon¬dido, Calif., Vernon R. Duncan, Home-wood, Ill., and Robert E. Duncan, Emporia; and 17 grandchildren. Mr. Duncan was cremated. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Davidson Funeral Chapel. Burial of cremains will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 5337 |  | Obituary- Duncan, Robert C. Dr. Robert C. Duncan Wichita- Dr. Robert C. Duncan, 94, passed away on January 23, 2021, at Presbyterian Manor, Wichita, KS. He was born December 31, 1926, in Oakland, CA, the son of Thomas C. and Mary I (LaPorte) Duncan. Robert graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland, OR. After high school Robert was drafted into the United States Army during WWII in 1945 and was honorably discharged after the war in 1946. He then served in the National Guard for four years. After WWII he attended Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR., where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He also received his Master of Theology at University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and his PHD in Theology at University of Edinburgh Scotland School of Divinity. On August 28, 1951 he married Alma J. Herald in Portland, OR. Robert was a Presbyterian Minister in Independence, OR., Albany, OR., Kennewick, WA., Auburn and Wakarusa, KS. After retirement, he continued pulpit preaching for many Kansas churches. He was a member of the Rotary Club and was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church USA. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Alma. Survivors include his daughters, Margaret (James) Carte, Catherine (Edward) Sandate both of Wichita, KS., and Janis (Steven) Smith of Denver, CO.; and grandchildren, Allison (John) Emerson, DeVeaux Carte, Thomas Sandate, Gregory Sandate, Ian Smith and Nigel Smith. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Heart and Soul Hospice of Wichita and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502. | |
| 5338 |  | Obituary- Duncan, Timothy Timothy Duncan Timothy Duncan, 53, passed away on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at home with his wife and brother at his side. Tim was born January 6th, 1966, in Topeka, KS to James Duncan and Star Musa. He was the oldest of 4 children. He went to Rossville High School. Tim married his wife, Lisa, on February 26th, 1996. They resided in Willard, KS and most recently in Silver Lake, KS. He worked for numerous general contractors, spending the majority of his career with Alvin Crow Construction building Wick buildings. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting, and socializing with the neighbors at his picnic table. He will always be remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others. He was preceded in death by his father, James Duncan. He is survived by his wife, Lisa R. Duncan of Silver Lake; mother Star Hummer, sister Holly Bankson (Brian), sister Tisha Duncan, brother Travis Duncan (Lisa), step-daugahter Mary Cairns (Matt), step-sons Christopher Young, and Skyler Gardner-Young, numerous grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2020. The family would like to thank Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care for their dedication and compassion. | |
| 5339 |  | Obituary- Duncan, William THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1958 Hood Duncan Dies Suddenly From Heart Attack William Hood Duncan, 50, Shaw¬nee County deputy sheriff, died Monday morning at his home here from a heart attack. He had work¬ed the 3 to 11 p.m. shift on the sheriff’s force Sunday. He was born September 23, 1907, at Argyle, Mo. He had served on the Jefferson City, Mo., police de¬partment and had been a guard at the Missouri state penitentiary be¬fore moving to Rossville three years ago. He became marshal at Rossville last July and resigned to join the sheriff’s force December 1. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucy Duncan, of the home; three daughters, Nancy Duncan, of the home, Patsy and Caroline Duncan, both of Jefferson City; six sons, Patrick Duncan of the home, Wil¬liam Jr. and Richard Duncan, both of Jefferson City, Bud and Bobby Duncan, with the Army in Korea and Joe Duncan, with the Army in Germany; two stepsons, Johnny and Jerry Giles, both of Rossville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dun¬can, Eldon. Mo.; two brothers, Lester Duncan, Eldon. Mo., and James Duncan, Boise, Idaho; and a sister, Mrs. Louis Kinman, Gas City. Funeral services were at 10 am Tuesday at the Rossville Methodist Church, Rev. Don Jones officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson City. Pallbearers were Oscar Bixby, Leo Berry, Harold Irwin, Everett Hoobler, Tom Bush, and Horace Holder. Hurley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. CARD OF THANKS— We want to extend our appreciation to our Rossville friends for their kind ex¬pressions of sympathy at the time of our bereavement. Mrs. Lucy Duncan Patrick, Jerry & Johnnie | |
| 5340 |  | Obituary- Dunford, Mabel Mabel Dunford Mabel E. Dunford, Topeka, died Monday, December 20, 1999, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Dunford owned and operated Mabel's Beauty shop in Rossville for many years. A private graveside service was conducted Wednesday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, under direction of Parker-Price Mortuary. | |
| 5341 |  | Obituary- Dunn, Martha 1 Martha Shirlene Barker Dunn, 85, passed away on February 3rd, 2022 at home surrounded by family and friends. She likely danced her way right into Heaven's pearly gates, with a child-like smile stretching from ear to ear, knowing she would finally meet Jesus. If you met her, she probably told you, "If I don't see you again down here, I'll meet you in the air!" Martha was born on July 9th, 1936 to the late Ralph and Ruth Barker. She was born in a small house in Harper, KS and was number seven out of nine children. Martha went to school in Harper and lived at home before getting married to the late Darwin Manjeot on February 28, 1955. They were married for 30 years and had four children before Darwin went to be with Jesus in 1985. Darwin and Martha were adventurers and they loved to travel and camp. They were fond of Wyoming and enjoyed five years there before moving back to Kansas. In May of 1972, Martha was born again and gave her whole life to Jesus. Early on she volunteered at church with the bus ministry, Royal Rangers, and with Daisy's.Martha prayed for so many loved ones and friends every day. Her morning routine included reading her devotional and Bible, and praying over | |
| 5342 |  | Obituary- Dunn, Martha 2 each person on her prayer list. If she told you she was praying for you, that was never a joke and she lifted you up to the Father every morning. When praying, she also loved to ask the Father when Jesus was coming. She was never afraid to share with anyone, including strangers, the love of Jesus and the importance of accepting Him into your heart. If you don't already know Jesus, she would want you to talk to her kids or grandkids. They will be happy to share the love of Jesus with you so you can "Meet her in the air." n 2002, Martha married Melvin Dunn and they lived in Rossville, KS and most recently almost ten years in Jefferson County. Melvin and Martha celebrated their 20th anniversary on January 29th, 2022. Together they served the Lord and enjoyed spending their free time with family and friends. They attended Jefferson Assembly of God in Meriden for many years and the last couple years Seaman Community Church in Topeka. Before Covid, Melvin & Martha's ministry included visiting several area nursing homes for many years. Together they prayed over the residents, shared the love of Jesus, and prayed the salvation prayer with them. Martha was a ray of sunshine and her joy was evident every single day. In addition to loving Jesus and her family, Martha loved animals, swimming, and dessert. Feeding the birds, watching the squirrels play, and loving on all of the doggies were frequent daily activities. If the sun was out and a swimming pool was open, you could find Martha enjoying a swim until her fingers and toes looked like raisins. After every meal, Martha always saved room for dessert. In fact, the last thing she asked for was peaches and ice cream and she enjoyed every bite. Martha leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband, Melvin, her children; Shirlene Zelenski, Becky (Matt) Moore, and Debbie (Rodney) Bower; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, her sister Glenda and brother Ronnie, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Dale, her late husband, Darwin, her parents and 6 siblings. | |
| 5343 |  | Obituary- Dunn, Martha 3 A celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 7th, 2022 at 4:00pm, at Seaman Congregational Church 2036 NW Taylor Street, Topeka, KS 66608. The family will receive friends from 3:00pm until 4:00pm, prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Martha's memory are asked to consider the Jefferson County Humane Society, 15295 KS-4, Valley Falls, KS, 66088. | |
| 5344 |  | Obituary- Dunn, Maysol Dunn Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home for Mrs. Maysol Faye Dunn, 68, Zalma, Mo., formerly of Topeka, who died Sunday, Dec. 10, 1989, at a Dexter, Mo. hospital. Mrs. Dunn lived in Zalma, Mo., 10 years. She was born Dec. 20, 1920, in Soldier, the daughter of Jesse and Goldie Draper Bennett. She married Edward Hall in December 1938. He died April 4, 1983. She later married Glenn Dunn. He survives. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, James E. Hall, July 1, 1939. Other survivors include two daughters, Joan Marlatt, Portland, Ore., and Beverly Browning, Gladstone, Ore.; three sons, Warren D. Hall, Soldier, Gary L. Hall, Delia, and Dennis Hall, Gladstone, Ore.; her mother, Goldie Bennett Dallas, Holton; two brothers, Kenneth Bennett and Virgil Bennett, both of Soldier; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several stepchildren. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Mrs. Dunn will lie in state Tuesday and Wednesday at the funeral home. No visitation is planned. Contributions may be made to the Maysol Dunn Memorial Fund yet to be designated and sent in care of the funeral home, 66436. Mrs. Maysol Faye Dunn HOLTON — Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home here for Mrs. Maysol Faye Dunn, 68, Zalma, Mo., formerly of Topeka, who died Sunday, Dec. 10, 1989, at a Dexter, Mo. hospital. Mrs. Dunn lived in Zalma, Mo., 10 years. She was born Dec. 20, 1920, in Soldier, the daughter of Jesse and Goldie Draper Bennett She married Edward Hall in December 1938. He died April 4, 1983. She later married Glenn Dunn. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Joan Marlatt, Portland, Ore., and Beverly Browning, Gladstone, Ore.; three sons, Warren D. Hall, Soldier, Gary L. Hall, Delia, and Dennis Hall, Gladstone, Ore.; her mother, Goldie Bennett Dallas, Holton; two brothers, Kenneth Bennett and Virgil Bennett, both of Soldier, 15 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Mrs. Dunn will lie in state Tuesday and Wednesday at the funeral home. No visitation is planned. Contributions may be made to the Maysol Dunn Memorial Fund yet to be designated and sent in care of the funeral home, 66436. | |
| 5345 |  | Obituary- Durow, Germaine 1 Germaine Dohrman Durow Germaine Dohrman Durow, 94, died June 17, 2012, at Winter Meadow Homes in Topeka. She was born Jan. 20, 1918, in St. Marys, the daughter of John and Mary Brunin Dohrman. She attended parochial schools in St. Marys, graduating from high school, and attended St. Marys College in Leaven¬worth two years. Mrs. Durow taught all eight grades in a one-room school for two years, and then married Lloyd Durow on May 3, 1942. She was a stay-at-home mom, caring for their two sons and volunteering at Holy Name Church as well as volunteering for the Potwin Church Friendly Neighbor Lunch Program and Lets Help. Mrs. Durow was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church and the Little Flower Circle of the Daughters of Isabella. She was a Cub Scout den mother. Germaine enjoyed china painting and all kinds of other crafts. Lloyd and Germaine were members of the Roll¬ing Sams Camping Club, spending the winters in the Rio Grande Valley. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Bill, Ray, Jack, Lee and Paul, and five sisters, Sally, Mary, Veronica, Monica and Catherine. Germaine is survived by her husband, Lloyd, of the home; two sons, Richard Durow and wife Bob¬bie, and Terry Durow and wife Lois, all of Topeka; two sisters, Margaret Tomson of St. Marys and Dolores Floersch of Rossville; five grandchildren, Susan Hodge of Topeka, Brian Durow of St. Louis, Andrea Durow of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mike Durow of Flippen, Ark., and Heather Durow of Tulsa, Okla.; six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 21 at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment followed in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple St, St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5346 |  | Obituary- Durow, Germaine 2 Germaine Dohrman Durow Germaine Dohrman Durow, 94, died June 17, 2012 at Winter Meadow Homes in Topeka. She was born January 20, 1918 in St Marys, the daughter of John and Mary Brunin Dohrman. She attended parochial schools in St. Marys graduating from high school and attended St. Marys College in Leavenworth two years. Mrs. Durow taught all 8 grades in a one room school for two years, and then married Lloyd Durow on May 3, 1942. She was a stay at home mom caring for their two sons and doing volunteer work at Holy Name Church as well as doing vol¬unteer work for the Potwin Church Friendly Neighbor Lunch Program and Lets Help. Mrs. Dutow was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church and the Little Flower Circle of the Daughters of Isabella. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother. Germaine enjoyed china painting and all kinds of other crafts. Lloyd and Germaine were members of the Rolling Sams Camping Club spending the winters in the Rio Grande Valley. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Bill, Ray, Jack, Lee and Paul and five sisters, Sally, Mary, Veronica, Monica and Catherine. Germaine is survived by her husband Lloyd of the home; two sons, Richard (Bobbie) Durow and Terry (Lois) Durow all of Topeka; two sisters, Margaret Tomson, St. Marys and Dolores Floersch, Rossville; five grandchildren, Susan (Scott) Hodge, Topeka, Brian (Shannon) Durow, St. Louis, Andrea Durow, Oklahoma City, OK, Mike (Renee) Durow, Flippen, AR and Heather Durow, Tulsa, OK; six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Durow will lie in state at the church after 6:00 P.M. Wednesday where there will be a rosary recited at 6:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple St, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5347 |  | Obituary- Durow, Germaine 3 GERMAINE DOHRMAN DUROW Germaine Dohrman Durow, 94, died June 17, 2012, at Winter Meadow Homes, Topeka. She was born Jan. 20, 1918, in St. Marys, the daughter of John and Mary Brunin Dohrman. She attended parochial schools in St. Marys graduating from high school and attended St. Marys Col¬lege in Leavenworth two years. Mrs. Durow taught all eight grades in a one-room school for two years. She married Lloyd Durow on May 3, 1942. She was a stay at home mom caring for their two sons and doing volunteer work at Holy Name Church as well as doing volunteer work for the Potwin Church Friendly Neigh¬bor Lunch Program and Lets Help. Mrs. Durow was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church and the Little Flower Circle of the Daughters of Isabella. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother. Germaine enjoyed china painting and all kinds of other crafts. Lloyd and Germaine were mem¬bers of the Rolling Sams Camping Club spending the winters in the Rio Grande Valley. She was preceded in death by five brothers: Bill, Ray, Jack, Lee and Paul; and five sisters: Sally, Mary, Veronica, Monica and Catherine. Germaine is survived by her hus¬band Lloyd of the home; two sons: Richard (Bobbie) Durow and Terry (Lois) Durow, all of Topeka; two sisters: Margaret Tomson, St. Marys and Dolores Floersch, Rossville; five grandchildren: Susan (Scott) Hodge, Topeka, Brian (Shannon) Durow, St. Louis, Andrea Durow, Oklahoma City, Okla., Mike (Renee) Durow, Flippen, Ark., and Heather Durow, Tulsa, Okla.; six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m., Thursday, June 21, at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church, Topeka. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Durow will lie in state at the church after 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, where there will be a rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5348 |  | Obituary- Dutton, John Reverend John William "Jack" Dutton, Jr., 73, of Topeka, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at St. Francis ER. He was born January 8, 1946 at Warrensburg, MO, the son of John William Dutton, Sr. and Sophie Georgette Hust Dutton. Jack was a 1963 High School Graduate from Smithtown Central, St. James, NY, and attended KSU. He served in the US Army from 1968-1971. He worked for 34 years in retail management. He was also a Pastor for the last 14 years at various churches, serving nine of them at the United Methodist Church in Perry, KS, and was now the pastor of Rossville United Methodist Church. Jack married Louvae Lorraine Gibson on January 29, 1967, at Manhattan, KS. She survives of the home. Other survivors include three sons, John "Jack" Dutton, III (Katie), Boerne, TX, Joshua Samuel Dutton (Carrie), Anderson, IN, Jeffery Drew Dutton, Denver, CO, a daughter, Krissa Louvae Schandelmaier (Nick), Berlin, Germany, a brother, Peter Alan Dutton, Green Cove Springs, FL and six grandchildren. Church Services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina, KS. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM Tuesday evening at the church. Memorials may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or the Topeka Rescue Mission, sent in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, PO Box 602 Oskaloosa, KS 66066. | |
| 5349 |  | Obituary- Eaken, Lester Lester L. Eaken BLUE RAPIDS — Lester L. Eaken, 74, Blue Rapids, died Friday at a Marysville hospital. He was born May 28, 1907, at Elm Grove, Mo., the son of John M. and Ethel Marrs Eaken. He lived in Rossville from 1950 until 1970 when he moved to Blue Rapids. Mr. Eaken was a machine operator for Jackson County and a member of First Baptist Church, Blue Rapids. He married Viola Stansberry Oct. 19, 1929, at Union Grove, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Helen Miller, Blue Rapids, and Mrs. Geraldine Keefover, Great Bend; a son, Paul Eaken, Port Hueneme, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and five great¬grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Blue Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of Perry Funeral Home. | |
| 5350 |  | Obituary- Eakes, John John Casper Eakes Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Holy Name Cath¬olic Church for John Casper Eakes, 94, Topeka. He died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1988, at a To¬peka hospital. Mr. Eakes worked for Santa Fe Railway from 1911 to 1959 and was general fore¬man of freight shops from 1929 until he retired. He was an Army veteran of World War I. He was born Nov. 25, 1894, at Topeka, the son of Jacob and Anna Marie Bullock Eakes. Mr. Eakes was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Veterans of World War I of U.S.A. Inc. Jayhawk Barracks No. 1113 and Santa Fe Old Timers Club. He was married to Mary Marga¬ret Cunningham in 1918. She died in 1954. He was married to Edna Moore Beasley Jan. 16, 1960, at Lawrence. She survives. A daughter, Mary Patricia Schiefelbein, died May 22, 1988. Other survivors include a daugh¬ter, Lorraine Brown, Missoula, Mont.; a son, Philip Eakes, Sun City West, Ariz.; a sister, Helen Caskey, Lincoln, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grand¬children; and a stepgreat-grand-daughter. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Eakes will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. Sunday at Bren¬nan Funeral Home where a parish rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. |
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