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| 5401 |  | Obituary- Ellwood, Lena 2 Mrs. Lena M. Ellwood Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Christian Church at Rossville for Mrs. Lena1 M. Ellwood, 87, Rossville, who died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital where she had been a patient since March 12, She was born Aug. 5, 1890, at Lathrop, Mo., and spent most of her life in Shawnee County. She was married to Henry Ernest Ellwood Feb. 26, 1908, at Lathrop, Mo. He died in 1968. Survivors include a son, Jack Ell¬wood, Springfield, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Bennie Dick Sr., Rossville, and Mrs. William O’Brien, Reeds Spring, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Dorsie Bauman, Turney, Mo.; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and three great- great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5402 |  | Obituary- Elmer Allen Elmer R. Allen Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in St. Marys for Elmer R. Allen, 73, St. Marys. He died late Saturday, Jan. 12, 1985, at a Topeka hospital. He was a cook in the diet kitchen at the Topeka Veterans Administration Hospital 28 years before he retired. Mr. Allen was born Dec. 9, 1911, at St. Marys, the son of Oscar and Mathilda Danielson Allen. He was a lifelong St. Marys resident and served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 555 and Disabled American Veterans, both at Topeka; Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville; and the United Methodist Church at St. Marys. Survivors include a brother, August Allen, Topeka; and two sisters, Mrs. Regina Schraeder and Mrs. Clementine Hanrahan, both of St. Marys. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Military rites were conducted at gravesite by Jimmy Lillard - American Legion Post #31 of Rossville. Pallbearers were Bob Scheier, Conrad Hesse, Mike Fuhr, Art Harries, Jack O'Roarke, and William V. Rogers. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at St. Marys. | |
| 5403 |  | Obituary- Elmer Allen Elmer R. Allen Services will be at 11 a.m. Tues-day at the United Methodist Church in St. Marys for Elmer R. Allen, 73, St. Marys. He died late Saturday, Jan. 12, at a Topeka hospital. He was a cook in the diet kitchen at the Topeka Veterans Administra-tion Hospital 28 years before he re-tired. Mr. Allen was born Dec. 9, 1911, at St. Marys, the son Of Oscar and Mathilda Danielson Allen. He was a lifelong St. Marys resident and served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 555 and Disabled American Veterans, both at Topeka; Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville; and the United Methodist Church at St. Marys. Survivors include a brother, Au-gust Allen, Topeka; and two sisters, Mrs. Regina Schraeder and Mrs. Cle¬mentine Hanrahan, both of St. Marys. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. .Allen will lie in state after 3 p.m. today until the service time at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, where rel¬atives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial contribu¬tions may be made to the United Methodist Church at St. Marys. | |
| 5404 |  | Obituary- Emerson, Mary 1 (issue of Friday, Dec. 18, 1995) DIED. At 5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Mrs. Mary Emerson, of dropsy, aged 76 years, 7 months and 23 days. Miss Mary Funderburg, was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, and was married at the age of 19 at Nashville. She became a resident of Kansas in 1876. Twelve children have been born to her, of which 9 are now living. Mrs. Emerson has been an active member of the M.E. Church for over 54 years and died an exemplary Christian. Funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at this place at 3 o'clock last Sat. afternoon, conducted by Rev. Webb, after which the remains were followed to their last resting place and the last sad rites were said in the presence of endearing friends and heartbroken relatives. | |
| 5405 |  | Obituary- Emerson, Mary 2 Repeat of text from Obituary- Emerson, Mary 1, but gives reference information. | |
| 5406 |  | Obituary- Emerson, William 1 (Issue of Friday, Dec. 26, 1879) LOCAL BREVITIES Good old Mr. Emerson is dead. His cheerful face will greet us no more from the little store room door, and never again will his pleasant salutations fall upon our ear. His sorrowing widow is alone there now, except for her son and family kindly attend to her wants, and tenderly comfort her in her solitude. We have all noticed the evident decline of the good old man, his face grew pale, his form more bent, and his step more tottering as cold weather came on, and the winter's chill caused him to wrap his shawl close about him and grasp his cane more firmly, yet we failed to realize that his days were numbered, and last Friday morning at six o'clock when Mr. W. Emerson quietly breathed his last, but comparatively few had missed him from his customary daily walk. The news surprised and pained all. It seemed but yesterday that he sat upon the post office steps and watched the building of his little store on Main St., built by his son, and the satisfaction with which the grateful hearted old gentleman and his wife moved in and settled down contented and happy "for life." Then how from the steps of his new home he had with deep interest watched the progress of the new Masonic Hall, and the growth of the town. Quiet, inoffensive, strictly upright, kind hearted -- we know there is not one but will breathe a sigh of sad regret and tender memories over the news of his death. We learn that he was about 68 years of age -- has traveled extensively in his life time and has raised a family of eleven sons, ten of whom are now alive and prospering in different part of the country. Relative Sande Spicer confirmed first name 2/23/11 | |
| 5407 |  | Obituary- Emerson, William 2 Family member contacted us through findagrave.com and provided the following: Rev. William S. Emerson DOB 7/16/1809 in South Carolina DOD 12/18/1879 in Rossville, Kansas We were able to match him with S. Emerson from cemetery records. 3/27/2013 Adrienne Olejnik | |
| 5408 |  | Obituary- Emerson, William 3 Repeat of text from Obituary- Emerson, William 3, but shows reference information. | |
| 5409 |  | Obituary- Emert, Clarence 1 TIM EMERT Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville for Clarence L. “Tim” Emert, 79, Rossville, who died Friday night, March 15, 1974, in a St. Marys rest home. He was readmitted to a Topeka hospital last January 22 after he suffered a broken left hip in a fall and later was released. He was born July 28, 1894, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville and St. Marys communities. He was graduated from St. Marys College at St. Marys in 1916. While he was a student at the college, Mr. Emert was a pitcher on the St. Marys College Baseball Team. He was approached by a scout for the Chicago White Sox professional ball team but declined to accept the position. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. He was a farmer before he retired. He was married to Florentine Stockman November 14, 1917, at St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Winifred McClain, Rossville, and Mrs. Joan Siegert, Garland, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Edna Pearl, St. Marys, and four grandchildren. A wake service was held at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys Sunday night at 8:00 p.m. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Casket bearers were Duane Parr, Don Rogers, Curt Berkey, William Martinek, DeVere Miller and Leo Berry, all from Rossville. Tim Emert ROSSVILLE - Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church here for Clarence L. “Tim" Emert. 70, Rossville, who died Friday night in a St. Marys rest home He was readmitted to a Topeka hospital last Jan. 22 after he suffered a broken left hip in a fall and later was released. He was born July 28, 1894, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville and St. Ma¬rys communities. He was graduated from St. Mary's College at St. Marys in 1916. He was a member of St. Sta¬nislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. He was a farmer be¬fore he retired. He was married to Florentine Stockman Nov. 14, 1917, at St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Winifred McClain, Rossville, and Mrs. Joan Siegert, Garland, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Edna Pearl, St. Marys; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. A wake service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 5410 |  | Obituary- Emert, Florentine FLORENTINE EMERT Florentine “Flo” Emert, 89, Rossville, died Sunday evening, August 11, 1985, at her home. She was born October 21, 1895, in St. Marys, to Theodore and Hortense Pessemier Stockman. Mrs. Emert lived in the Ross¬ville/St. Marys area all her life. She was married November 14, 1917, in the Immaculate Con-ception Church at St. Marys to Clarence Emert; he died March 15, 1974. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville, and a member of the Altar Society for 35 years. She is survived by two daughters, Winifred McClain, Rossville, and Joan Siegert, Garland, Tex.; four grandchild-ren, and four great-grandchildren. Rosary will be at 7:30 Tuesday (this evening) at Verschelden Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Church, Rossville. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Casket bearers are Ralph Page, Don Hagedorn, Elmer Davis, Marvin Davis, L.H. Spears and Don Berkey. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Church or the cancer society. Mrs. Florentine Emert ROSSVILLE - Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church here for Mrs. Florentine Emert, 89, Rossville. She died Sunday, Aug. 11, at her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1895, at St. Marys, the daughter of Theodore and Hortense Pessemier Stockman. She spent her life in the Rossville and St. Marys communities. Mrs. Emert was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Ross¬ville and was a 35-year member of the church’s altar society. She was married to Clarence Emert Nov. 4, 1917, at St. Marys. He died March 15, 1974. Survivors include two daughters, Winifred McClain, Rossville, and Joan Siegert, Garland, Texas; four grandchildren and four great-grand¬children. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. A rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Ver¬schelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville or to the Ameri¬can Cancer Society. | |
| 5411 |  | Obituary- Emert, Lydia Mrs. Lydia Emert Mrs. Lydia Jane Emert, widow of the late T.H. Emert passed away at the family home on Navarre and Pottawatomie streets, Thursday evening, January 3, at the age of 67 years 2 months and 21 days. The death of Mrs. Emert was a great shock to a great many friends in Rossville and community who did not know of her recent illness. While Mrs. Emert had been in poor health only a short time her critical condition had been known to the family since an examination made at a Topeka hospital some time ago. Mrs. Emert was numbered among the rapidly diminishing early day settlers of this section of Shawnee county. She came to this state in the late 60’s with her parents from her birthplace near Pennsboro, West Virginia, where she was born October 12, 1861. Her parents came to North Topeka when she was 7 years of age and nine years later when she was 16 years old they removed to the vicinity of Rossville. Since that time 60 years she had been a resident in the state. The major portion of her life had been spent on the home farm west of Rossville. The last few years had been spent in Rossville. She was married to Timothy H. Emert on February 15, 1883 at St. Marys, Kansas. To this union three children were born, all of whom survive. They are Ethelyn Ferguson of the home address, Edna Pearl and Clarnece Emert of this community. She is also survived by one brother, Morris Bond, of this city and four grandchildren. Mrs. Emert united with the Methodist church January 29, 1928, and the funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Gordon S. Pritchett at the home Sunday, January 6, at 2:30 o’clock. Music was furnished by the following singers: Messrs. J. D. Fink and Walter Cormack, Mrs. A. B. Jamieson and Mrs. Albert Reser. Miss Edith Higginbotham accompanied at the piano. The songs were, “Some Sweet Day Bye and Bye”, “Voices from Glory”, and “After All Eternity”. The pallbearers were Messrs. Harvey James, Sherman James, J. W. Reid, Fred Mason, John Kesler and W. V. Hook. Burial was in the family lot in the Rossville cemetery. DOD 01-10-29 (First published in Rossville Reporter January 31, 1929) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS In the matter of the estate of Lydia J. Emert, late of Shawnee county Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of January, A. D., 1929, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly appointed administratrix of the estate of Lydia J. Emert, late of Shawnee county, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. ETHELYN FERGUSON, Administratrix MRS. EMERT DEAD As we go to press this (Thursday) evening news came of the death of Mrs. T. H. Emert at 8 o’clock at the family home corner of Navarre and Pottowatomie streets. She had been seriously ill for the past two weeks. | |
| 5412 |  | Obituary- Emery, Rory Rory M. Emery Rory M. Emery, 60, of Meriden, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born December 8,1955 in Topeka, the son of Michael Leroy and Treva (Walker) Emery. Rory graduated from Highland Park High School. Rory was employed by Westar Energy for the past 35 years. Rory married Tracy Greenlee on August 28,1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She survives. Other survivors include their children, Justin (Baylea) Emery of Meriden, Shawn Emery of Topeka, Jody Emery of Meriden, five grandchildren, Wesley, Sawyer, Samuel, Suttyn and Gunnar, his mother, Treva Emery of Rossville and his siblings, Joyce Paynter, Judy (Darrel) Tyner, Tracy (Kara) Emery and John Emery. Rory was preceded in death by his father, Michael L. Emery. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow in Meriden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Jefferson County Shooting Sports c/o Rod & Susie Deekens, 17443 78th St., McLouth, Kansas 66054. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 5413 |  | Obituary- Emmerson, Henry Bailey Bailey Emerson [Emmerson] died in North Topeka, Thursday last week, of paralysis, and was buried in Rossville Friday. He was formerly a resident of this place, and was an honored and respected citizen. He was a member of Hesperian Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Rossville, which fraternity took charge of the funeral. | |
| 5414 |  | Obituary- Engberg, John JOHN G. ENGBERG (From the Kansas City Star) John G. Engberg, 58 years old, 4937 South Benton, night janitor foreman at the Star, died unexpect¬edly of heart disease shortly before midnight last night (Friday), while at work. He had been in failing health the last year. A former po¬lice sergeant, Mr. Engberg had been employed by The Star the last nine years. He was the son of the late John A. Engberg, a cabinet maker, land had lived in Kansas City all his life. He was a machinist for the Chicago-Great Western railroad be¬fore becoming a member of the po¬lice department 30 years ago. He returned to railroad work and later went back to the police department serving the nine years prior to 1932. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Shrine. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma L. Engberg of the home, who is visiting in Altadena, Calif.; a son, John W. Eng¬berg, 5018 Walrond avenue; a step¬son, Fred A. Stewart of Topeka; a step-daughter, Mrs. I.B. James, Altadena; a sister, Mrs. Edith Lowe, 4109 Flora avenue, and seven grand¬children. Mrs. Engberg’s first husband was George Stewart, deceased and her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Aye of Rossville. | |
| 5415 |  | Obituary- Engle, Gloria Gloria Priscilla Williams Engle Gloria was born on November 5th, 1925 in Cape Charles, Virginia to Nelson and Eva Coates Williams. Due to the handwritten nature of birth certificates of the era it was later discovered that her birthdate was actually November 6,1925 and as of 1980, both days were celebrated as her birthday. In 1948, Gloria married the love of her life, Harry Bell Engle. They lived in the Stoneybrook development of the Denbigh area in Newport News, Virginia for their entire married life. Gloria was the manager of the Stoneybrook pool for many years and was an assistant swimming coach for her daughter’s team. She also served on the Stoneybrook Women’s club where she hosted many dinners for foreign dignitaries from the Fort Eustis Army base. She and Harry had two children, William Engle who died in infancy and Susan Engle who preceded her in death. Gloria enjoyed playing cards with friends and was a Life Master at Bridge. She enjoyed cooking and crossword puzzles and was a dedicated Bingo player. Gloria developed Alzheimers and lived the last ten years of her life at the Rossville Health and Rehab Facility in Rossville, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry, her son William and her daughter Susan. She is survived by four granddaughters, Tara Convery (Maple Hill, Kansas), Lara Convery (Grants Pass, Oregon), Megan Hewitt (Topeka, Kansas) and Katie (Steve) Johnson (Newport News, Virginia) as well as four great-grandchildren: Brendan, Zion, Kiah and Koda. The family would like to thank each and every member of the staff of Rossville Health and Rehab that have become family to “Nana” over the years. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimers Association. Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys is assisting the family with arrangements. | |
| 5416 |  | Obituary- Enochs, Lou The entire community was thrown into mourning Tuesday night by the drowning of one of our favorite boys Lou Enochs, in the Kaw river. Lou, with four other young men had gone in swimming. He was a good swimmer; but it is thought he must have taken cramps when he entered the cold current. Frantic efforts were made by the other boys to save him, but to no avail. Searchers worked constantly to recover the body, but it was not discovered until about mid-forenoon Thursday. Shellabarger took charge of the body to prepare for burial at 4 p. m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held later. Obituary will be published next week. [Note: we searched the following two weeks’ papers, and no obituary was published.] | |
| 5417 |  | Obituary- Enos, Allen Allen Mason Enos PERRY — Allen Mason Enos, 88, Perry, died Tuesday, March 28, 1995, at his home. Mr. Enos farmed and had worked for the Gas Service Co. before he retired in 1971. He was born April 26, 1906, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Zimri Allen and Jessie Belle Mason Enos. He was reared in Rossville and had lived in Perry for 75 years. He was married to Marjorie V. Newell on Aug. 7, 1932, at Topeka. She sur¬vives. Other survivors include three daugh¬ters, Emily Pechefsky, Patchogue, N.Y., Virginia Richards, Perry, and Sue Layton, Fort Worth, Texas; four sons, Paul Enos, Lawrence, Zim Enos, Mer¬ced, Calif., Newell Enos, Springfield, Va., and Randall Enos, Middletown, N.Y.; and 13 grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery, Newman. Mr. En¬os will lie in state after 1 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, P.O. Box 324, Oskaloosa, 66066. | |
| 5418 |  | Obituary- Enos, Jessie Mrs. Jessie Enos Mrs. Jessie Enos, 77, Perry, died suddenly at her home Sunday morning. She was a member of the Thompsonville Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband, Z.A. Enos, of the home; a son, Allen Enos, Perry, a brother, Fred Mason, Ross¬ville; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thomp¬sonville Methodist Church with burial in Newman Ce¬metery. Eslinger Funeral Home is in charge of ar¬rangements. Those from Rossville attending the funeral of Mrs. Zim (Jessie) Enos at Thompsonville Tuesday were Mrs. Lyda Berkey, Mrs. Alma Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason, Mrs. Frances Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, Mrs. Eva Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Auty Trimble. AGED COUPLE DIE WITHIN DAYS OF EACH OTHER Mrs. Jessie Enos, 77, of Perry passed away suddenly at her home Sunday morning, October 26. Fun¬eral services were held Tuesday, October 28, at Thompsonville Methodist Church with burial in Newman Cemetery. Mr. Z. A. Enos, 77, died Tuesday after an extended illness. His death followed closely that of his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Enos were retired farmers and had lived in the Thom¬psonville community near Perry for several years. He was a member of the Perry American Legion, having served in the Air Force in World War I. The couple is survived by a son Allen Enos of Perry; and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Enos is also survived by her brother, Fred Mas¬on of Rossville. Services for Mr. Enos were Wed¬nesday at the Thompsonville Meth¬odist Church with burial in Newman Cemetery. | |
| 5419 |  | Obituary- Enos, Margaret MARGARET ENOS Margaret Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, was born Nov¬ember 22, 1850 in Oneida County, N.Y. She was one of 11 children, all of whom with the parents are now de¬ceased. She was of Welch descent, both her father and mother were born in Wales, and this gave her a good heritage from a strong devout ancestry. She was united in marriage with Pascal Enos at Topeka, in 1876 and after a happy family life of ten years, Mr. Enos passed away leaving her with two little children, Zimria Enos of Perry, Kansas and Pascal Enos, Jr., of Oklahoma City. She met the struggle in those pioneer days with her little family in such a successful way, meeting the hard¬ships and difficulties and surmount¬ing them, using the best that she had for the battle of life. The boys were present in her last days and when she passed away. She was a college graduate of some institution in New York and had taught school for ten years prior to her marriage and after the death of Mr. Enos she went back again into the school room at Kingsville for a period of two years where she had taught. She was a successful mother, not only to her own boys but gave at least three girls a good chance in life, Dora James, Mrs. Nettie Startup McKoun, Wichita, Ks., and Mrs. Zena Loveland of To¬peka, who gave affectionate atten¬tion to her foster-mother during her recent illness. She had been a member of the Methodist church since childhood, taught in the Sunday School and associated in every department of church life and work. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and had great regard for her associates in that society. She went to the Methodist Home November 6, 1926, from Rossville, Kansas, where she had battled with the struggles of life, and the boys having married, left her all alone, so from November 6, 1926 until now she had a little respite in this “house by the side of the way of life.” She was an omnivorous reader, sitting up late in the night and seemed to be at home and in good company when she had found a good book. After attending a service at the Cowman Memorial church, which she greatly enjoyed, coming out of the church she missed a step and fell and was brought home and attended by a physician and after some little tune seemed to recover, but as we now remember perhaps she never was recovered from the injury to the back of her head when she fell on the hard sidewalk. She has gone to her reward and has made such an impression upon those with whom she lived and has established such affectionate rela¬tions not only with the children and their families but with her neigh¬bors and friends that we will all want to go whither she has gone— in God’s Good Time. The funeral services was con¬ducted by Rev. Zook assisted by Dr. S.B. Alderson, former pastor of the Presbyterian church and close friend of the family, Tuesday after¬noon, March 6. The music was furnished by Mrs. Wm. Butters, Mrs. Clyde Cless, Rev. Gordon Pritchett and J.D. Fink, with Mrs. E.G. Griswold, pianist. Songs sung were—“Have Thine Own Way Lord,” “God Will Take Care of You,” “Sweet Bye and Bye.” Those who attended from Rossville were: Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Fink, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. D. Hartzell, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Hartzell, Mrs. Clyde Cless, Mrs. Wm. Butters, Rev. Gordon Pritchett, Mrs. C.W. Vorhies, Mrs. Beulah McIntyre Mrs. R.J. Yocum, Mrs. Etta Boyles, Mrs. Roena Stamp, Mrs. L.P. Hartzell, Mrs. J.H. Eversole, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason, all of Rossville; Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Sally, Mrs. L.E. Sally of Silver Lake. Former Ross¬ville people now pf Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas, Mrs. Hattie Miller, Miss Margaret Bond, Miss Ella Williams, Miss Nellie Nason, Mrs. C.E. Van Vleck, Mrs. Don Wilson, Mrs. Maude Conley, Mrs. Ben Ford, Mrs. Lillian Davis, Mrs. Nettie Startup McKoun of Wichita. | |
| 5420 |  | Obituary- Enos, Pascal P.P. Enos Word came to Rossville relatives today of the death of Pascal P. Enos which occurred Wednesday at 3 o'clock in St. Anthony's hospital, Oklahoma City. Beside his wife he is survived by three children, Margaret, Mary Lou, and a son Pascal Jr. (Jack) Enos. He also is survived by a brother, Z.A. Enos of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Enos was a native of Rossville. His parental home was one door north of the Presbyterian church, now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Simecka. | |
| 5421 |  | Obituary- Enos, Zim Z.A. Enos Z.A. Enos, 77, died Tues¬day at his home near Thompsonville. His wife, Mrs. Jes¬sie Enos, died October 25. He was born July 30, 1881, near Rossville and spent most of his life in Kansas City and Perry. He attended the Thompsonville Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by a son, Allen Enos, of Perry; a niece, Mrs. Mary Lou Whit¬ten of Topeka; and seven grandchildren. Funeral serv¬ices will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Thompsonville Methodist Church with burial in Newman Cemetery. Eslinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5422 |  | Obituary- Ent, Allen 1 Allen Ent Allen George Ent, 87, Topeka, died Friday, December 27, 2002, at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 19, 1915, in Hoyt, the son of Elmer K. and Elizabeth Guffey Ent. He was raised in the Hoyt area. His working years were spent as a farm hand in the Rossville area. He was involved in the Rossville Senior Citizen Center. He attended Rossville United Methodist Church. On Marya 22, 1941, he married Thelma Marie Bell in Eskridge. She died January 30, 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Anna Macha, Delia, and Mary Roach, Hollywood, CA; one son, William Ent, Lincoln, NE; two sisters, Irene Tibbs, Topeka, and Thelma Cummings, Hoyt; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His service was at 10 a.m. Monday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Delia Cemetery. Family visitation was held from 7-8 p.m. Sunday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Citizen Center, 429 Pearl, Rossville, KS 66533. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5423 |  | Obituary- Ent, Allen 2 Allen Ent Alien George Ent, 87, Topeka, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Ent worked as a farm hand In the Rossville area. He was born June 19, 1915, in Hoyt, the son of Elmer K. and Elizabeth Guffey Ent. He was raised in the Hoyt area. Mr. Ent was involved in the Rossville Senior Citizen Center. He attended Rossville United Methodist Church. He married Thelma Marie Bell on March 22, 1941, in Eskridge. She died on Jan. 30, 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Anna Macha, Delia, and Mary Roach, Hollywood, Calif.; a son, William Ent, Lincoln, Neb.; two sisters, Irene Tibbs, Topeka, and Thelma Cummings, Hoyt; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery in Delia. Mr. Ent will lie in state after 3 p.m. Sunday at Parker-Price Mortuary, where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Senior Citizen Center, 429 Pearl, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 5424 |  | Obituary- Ent, Cheryl Cheryl Diane (Spiker) Ent Cheryl Diane (Spiker) Ent, 64, Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 9th, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was born August 6th, 1944 in Sabetha, KS to Wilber and Jewel Spiker. She graduated from Rossville High School. She received her B.A. Degree from Doane College, Lincoln, NE in 1997. She married William Ent at Rossville, KS. They later divorced. Cheryl retired from Nestle/Purina Pet Care in Crete, NE, after 32 years and moved back to Topeka in 2004. She worked part time at US Foodservice for 3 years. Cheryl enjoyed football, computers and spending time with her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer and never gave up. She leaves behind her daughter Barb (Bob) Roth, of Lincoln, NE and son Mark Ent, her mother Jewel Spiker, brother Lonnie (Janice) Spiker, sister Judy Seitz all of Topeka. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Amber and Abe Roth, Ally and Andy Condo and Allen Ent, 2 great grandsons, loving nieces and nephews as well as many great friends. She was preceded in death by her son Michael A. Ent and father Wilber S. Spiker. Memorial services are Saturday, May 16th, at 3:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church, 7620 SW 21st, Topeka, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 5425 |  | Obituary- Ent, Florence Florence Ent Florence Adell Sage Baker Ent, 91, Topeka, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002. She was born Sept. 22,1910, in Hagers Grove, Mo., the daughter of Louis J. and Hallie M. Fuller Simpson. She lived most of her life in Topeka. Mrs. Ent was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. She was married to Ernest V. Sage for 49 years, to Marion J. Baker for 10 years and to Allen Ent. She was preceded in death by a son, Ernest V. Sage Jr. Survivors include a son, Morris J. Sage, Kilgore, Texas; a daughter, Laura L. Gray, Redwood City, Calif.; a brother, Weldon Simpson, Topeka; and six grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Mrs. Ent will lie in state at Parker-Price Mortuary after 3 p.m. today. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl, Ross¬ville, 66533; or the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, 66601-1653. | |
| 5426 |  | Obituary- Ent, Gary Ent Services were Monday in Smith Carson-Wall Funeral Home at Girard for Gary P. Ent, 31, Route 4, Girard. He was killed Friday, Aug. 26, 1988, in a motorcycle accident three miles east and 1 1/4 miles north of the K-7 and K-126 unction. Mrs. Ent farmed in the Girard area the past 14 years. He was born Jan. 6, 1957, at Horton, the son of Ralph and Olive Joy Ent. He attended grade school in Whiting, then moved to Radley in Crawford County where he lived with a brother. He was graduated from Girard High School and attended Pittsburg State University. He was married to Marsh Casey April 22, 1983, at Miami, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Kathy Eisermann, Vian, Okla.; and three brothers, Wayne Ent, Radley; Elmer Ent, Holton; and Bruce Ent, Orlando, Fla. Burial was in Beulah Cemetery at Beulah in Crawford County. Gary P. Ent Girard- Services were Monday in Smith Carson-Wall Funeral Home at Girard for Gary P. Ent, 31, Route 4, Girard. He was killed Friday, Aug. 26, 1988, in a motorcycle accident three miles east and 1 1/4 miles north of the K-7 and K-126 unction. Mrs. Ent farmed in the Girard area the past 14 years. He was born Jan. 6, 1957, at Horton, the son of Ralph and Olive Joy Ent. He attended grade school in Whiting, then moved to Radley in Crawford County where he lived with a brother. He was graduated from Girard High School and attended Pittsburg State University. He was married to Marsh Casey April 22, 1983, at Miami, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Kathy Eisermann, Vian, Okla.; and three brothers, Wayne Ent, Radley; Elmer Ent, Holton; and Bruce Ent, Orlando, Fla. Burial was in Beulah Cemetery at Beulah in Crawford County. | |
| 5427 |  | Obituary- Ent, Olive Daughter of Robert Raymond Joy (1889-1969) and Ellen R. Hetzler (1898-1927). She married about 1941 Brown Co., KS, to Ralph William Ent (1914-1969). The Emporia Gazette from Emporia, KS, page 10, dated May 31, 1969 publication: "A three vehicle wreck about one mile east of Netawaka on Kansas Hwy 9 resulted in death to Ralph Ent, 55, and his wife, Olive, 48, of Whiting, Kan. The Ent's car and another met head-on, and another vehicle plowed into the wreckage." They had just left a meeting at the funeral home planning for the funeral of Olive's father who died 29-May-1969 in Topeka, KS. | |
| 5428 |  | Obituary- Ent, Olive and Ent, Ralph Man, Wife Die In Auto Crash State road deaths Topeka Kansas To date in 1969 8 243 To date in 1968 7 249 Total in 1968 12 643 The Memorial Day weekend traffic death toll in Kansas rose to 11 Saturday with the deaths of Ralph W. Ent, 55, and his wife, Olive, 48, both of Route 1, Whiting, after a three-car crash on K-9 about 1 1/2 miles east of Netawaka in Jackson County. Mr. and Mrs. Ent had been in Topeka Friday to complete funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ent’s father, Ray Joy, who died Thursday in a Topeka nursing home. The Ents were only a few miles from their home when the crash occurred about 11 p.m. Friday. Both died shortly after arrival at a Horton hospital early Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a 1969-model car driven by Ronnie W. Bell, 17, Holton, was westbound on K-9 at a high rate of speed. The new car struck the rear of a 1961-model pickup truck driven by Robert E. Brown, 15, Sabetha, also headed west. The pickup truck overturned and the new' Car careened into the path of the eastbound 1963-model car driven by Ralph Ent, patrolmen said. Bell was admitted to a Holton hospital and the Brown youth and a passenger in the pickup, Walter Ideker, 67, Whiting, suf¬fered minor injuries, patrolmen said. Ralph W. Ent was born Feb. 28, 1941. Mrs. Ent was born Dec. 9, 1920. The had lived in the Whiting community 18 years and were members of the Baptist Church at Whiting. Ralph Ent was a farmer. Survivors include four sons, Wayne Ent, Radley, Elmer Ent, stationed at an Air Force Base in Thailand, and Bruce Ent and Gary Ent, both at home; a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Hahn, Effingham, and four grandchildren. Ralph Ent also is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Phillips, 728 Orleans, Mrs. Dora Kissinger, 323 Tyler, and Mrs. Irene Tibbs, Route 5, all of Topeka, Mrs. Mary Tomson, Syracuse, and Mrs. Thelma Cummings, Hoyt, and two brothers, Allen Ent, Rossville, and Willis Ent, Chicago, III. Mrs. Ent also is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Morris, 238 MacVicar, Topeka, and Mrs. Golden Tucker, St. Louis, Mo.; and four brothers, Sher¬man Joy, Portland, Ore., Milton Joy, Bloomfield, N.M., Ronald Joy, 535 Rogers, Topeka, and George Joy, Lawrence. Chaney Mortuary, Horton, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5429 |  | Obituary- Ent, Thelma 1 Thelma Marie Ent WILLARD — Thelma Marie Ent, 83, Willard, died Monday, Jan. 30, 1995, at a care center in Topeka. She was born Oct. 6, 1911, in Eskridge, the daughter of William M. and Maude Boyles Bell, and spent most of her life in the Willard community west of Topeka. She was married to Allen Ent March 22, 1941, in Eskridge. He survives. Other survivors include a son, William Ent, Lincoln, Neb.; two daughters, Ann Macha, Delia, and Mary Roach, Hollywood, Calif.; a brother, Virgil Bell, Alma; a sister, Margie Barber, Americus; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Ent will lie in state after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at the United Methodist Church in Rossville, 66533. | |
| 5430 |  | Obituary- Ent, Thelma 2 Mrs. Thelma Marie Ent Mrs. Thelma Marie Ent, 83, Willard, died early Monday, January 30, 1995, at Plaza West Care Center, Inc., Topeka. She was born October 6, 1911, at Eskridge, the daughter of William M. and Maud Boyles Bell. She had lived in the Willard community most of her life. She was married to Allen Ent, March 22, 1941. He survives. Other survivors include a son, William Ent, Lincoln, Neb.; two daughters, Ann Macha, Delia; and Mary Roach, Hollywood, CA; a brother, Virgil Bell, Alma; a sister, Margie Barber, Americus; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the Rossville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ken Rogers officiating. Interment will be in Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Ent will lie in state after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 5431 |  | Obituary- Ent, Willis Ent Willis Elmer Ent, 73, Chicago, died May 24, 1992 at a Chicago hospital. He suffered a heart attack. He was born Dec. 26, 1918 at Hoyt, the son of Elmer K. Ent and Elizabeth Guffey Ent. He graduated from Hoyt High School and served in the Army during World War II. He also at¬tended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Mr. Ent was a member of the Raven Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jeannette, of the home; one son, Daniel, of the home; one brother, Allen Ent, Willard; and four sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Phillips and Mrs. Thelma Cummings, both of Holton, and Mrs. Dora Kessinger and Mrs. Irene Tibbs, both of Topeka. Military services were held at Benson and Park Funeral Home May 28. Funeral services were held at the funeral home May 29. Burial was in the veterans section of Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago. | |
| 5432 |  | Obituary- Entsminger, Carl Carl W. Entsminger Carl W. Entsminger, 55, of Silver Lake, died Sunday morning in a Top¬eka hospital. He was born May 20, 1900, in Silver Lake and was a resident of that com¬munity most of his life. He was mas¬ter of Lake Lodge No. 50, A.F. & A.M., a past worthy patron of the Silver Lake Eastern Star Chapter and a member of the Methodist Church and the Silver Lake IOOF Lodge. Mr. Entsminger is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vera Entsminger, of the home; two children, Mrs. Betty Jane Lyne, Wichita and Robert Entsminger, Topeka; two stepchildren, Mrs. Janet Martinek, Topeka, and William Leggett of the home; and a sister, Mrs. Mae Baker of Topeka. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Wednesday at the Silver Lake Methodist Church, with graveside ser¬vices at 3:30 p.m. at Wichita Park Cemetery. | |
| 5433 |  | Obituary- Entsminger, Elizabeth Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Entsminger Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Entsminger, 93, of Topeka, KS died Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born November 17, 1925 in Delia, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Marie Cowan. Betty was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she volunteered in the church office. Betty married Robert Ford Entsminger on December 16, 1946. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1986. She is survived by two children, Chad (Karen) Entsminger and Megan (James) Essary along with three grandchildren, Brandy (Grant) Treaster, Andrew Entsminger and Dawson Essary. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 a.m. Following the rosary, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, Kansas. The complete obituary can be read at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 5434 |  | Obituary- Entsminger, Robert 1 ROBERT F. ENTSMINGER Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Robert Ford Ent¬sminger, 62, Topeka. He died Saturday, March 29, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Entsminger was a supervisor for Josten’s Printing and Publishing Co. He was born October 29, 1923, at Topeka, the son of Carl and Fern Ford Entsminger. He lived at Wichita 16 years before he returned to the Topeka area in 1942. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict. Mr. Entsminger was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 534. He was married to Betty Cowan December 16, 1946, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Chad Entsminger, Topeka; a daughter, Megan Entsminger, at home; stepparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted George, Silver Lake; a sister, Betty June Entsminger, Wichita; a stepbrother, Bill Leggett, Strasburg, Colo.; and a stepsister, Mrs. Janet Martinek, Silver Lake. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. A parish prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Monday at Brennan Funeral Home, Topeka. | |
| 5435 |  | Obituary- Entsminger, Robert 2 Robert Ford Entsminger Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Robert Ford Entsminger, 62, 2416 Crest Drive. He died Saturday, March 29, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Entsminger was a supervisor for Josten’s Printing and Publishing Co. He was born Oct. 29, 1923, at To¬peka, the son of Carl and Fern Ford Entsminger. He lived at Wichita 16 years before he returned to the To¬peka area in 1942. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean con¬flict. Mr. Entsminger was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 534. He was married to Betty Cowan Dec. 16, 1946, in Topeka She sur¬vives. Other survivors include a son, Chad Entsminger, Topeka; a daugh¬ter, Megan Entsminger, at home; stepparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted George, Silver Lake; a sister, Betty June Entsminger, Wichita; a step¬brother, Bill Leggett, Strasburg, Colo.; and a stepsister, Mrs. Janet Martinek, Silver Lake. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Ents¬minger will lie, in state from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home, where a parish prayer ser¬vice will be at 7 p.m. today. | |
| 5436 |  | Obituary- Enyart, Beverly Beverly Jane Enyart SHELL KNOB, Mo. Beverly Jane Enyart, 70, Shell Knob, Mo., died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. She was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Rossville, Kan., the daughter of Earl E. and Margaret H. Reser Doty. On Aug. 3, 1951, in Huntsville, Ark., she was united in marriage to James L. Jim Enyart, who survives. She also is survived by three sons, Steve Enyart, and his wife, Janet, Lawrence, Kan., Scott Enyart, and his wife, Kim, Roeland Park, Kan., and Stan Enyart, and his wife, Dawn, Robinson, Kan.; two daughters, Vicki Enyart, Washburn, Mo., and Valerie Tollefson, and her husband, Mark, Hiawatha, Kan.; six brothers, Jim Doty, and his wife, Mary, and Rodney Doty, and his wife, Gracie, all of Topeka, Larry Doty, and his wife, Jeannie, Bob Doty, and his wife, Roberta, and Don Doty, and his wife, Jo Ann, all Tecumseh, Kan., and Gary Doty, and his wife, Virginia, St. Marys, Kan.; three sisters, Earleen Constantino, and her husband , Dominic, Beach Park, Ill., Betty Jo Slater, Monte Kay Prentiss and Ann, of Topeka; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and grand dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Margaret Ann. Beverly was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as a business woman. She and her husband, Jim, owned and operated Horton Pharmacy from 1964 until 1991. She also owned and operated Care Fair Gift Shop in Horton, Kan. She loved to play bridge, especially at the Lakeview Country Club, where she was a member. She collected angels, enjoyed cooking and bird watching. She was a member of Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob and was an active member of PEO Chapter EE in Horton, Kan. Beverly served as secretary/treasurer for Random Hills Homeowners Association. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel in Topeka, under direction of Fohn Funeral Services, Williamson Chapel, Shell Knob, Mo. The Rev. J immy Treat will conduct the services. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery at Rossville, Kan. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral chapel. Memorials in memory of Beverly may be made to Kids Across America or PEO Scholarship Fund, Chapter EE in Horton, Kan., and mailed to Fohn Funeral Services, P. O. Box 250, Cassville, Mo. 65625. | |
| 5437 |  | Obituary- Enyart, Brett Brett Adam Enyart Brett Adam Enyart, 21, of Moore, OK, and formerly of Hiawatha, KS, returned home to his Almighty Father on Monday, July 2, 2012. Brett is the son of Stan Enyart, Hiawatha, KS, and Dawn Bruce Enyart, Overland Park, KS. Brett was a 2009 graduate of Hiawatha High School, Hiawatha, KS. Other survivors include: sister Britnee Enyart (Jared Schulenberg) of Moore, OK; brothers Clayton Enyart of Overland Park, KS, and Anthony Enyart of Hiawatha, KS; paternal grand-parents James and Sherry Enyart, Shell Knob, MO; and maternal grandparents William and Darlene Bruce, Platte City, MO. A Celebration of Brett's life is planned for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. Cremation will follow with family inurnment at Rossville Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 6 until 7:30 Thursday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests contributions made to the Brett A. Enyart Memorial Fund left in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com | |
| 5438 |  | Obituary- Erb, Frank Frank Erb Dead The community was shocked today to learn of the sudden death of Frank Erb. Mr. Erb suffered with a coughing spell around noon today and started to walk to the Albert O’Donnell home, just north of his farm to phone for a physician. While on the way he fell in the road unable to proceed any farther. Fortunately a Mr. Randalls overtook him and placed him in his car and drove to the O’Donnell home where Mrs. Erb and the two men accompanied him to Rossville to summon Dr. Miller, but before they reached town he had passed away. The Conwell ambulance was called to Rossville and the body taken to the funeral home. Mr. Erb was 71 years of age and has lived the past 61 years in this community. He is survived by his wife, and several cousins, C.E. Cless Mrs. Elida Bond, Mrs. Morris Bond, Walter Cless and A.A. Cless. As we go to press funeral ar¬rangements have not been completed The following from Rossville were in Silver Lake, Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral service of Frank Erb: Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Cless. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cless, A.A. Cless, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shenk, Mr. and Mrs. John Shenk, Mr. and Mrs. K.C. Wingerd, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oldfield Mrs. C.G. Lemon, Mrs. Gus Kassebaum, Mrs. Alverta Carrell, Mrs. Berth James. Out-of-town relatives and friends were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cless, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Riddle, Mrs. Grace Dolezilek and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Reser and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Landis and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Murrel Smith and family. Mrs. Mary Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hudson and family, Harvey Fultz, all of Topeka; Harry Shearer, Mr. and Mrs. Elliot of De¬troit, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Shearer and family, Mrs. Susie Hawks, Chris Hawks, of Abilene; Mrs. Alice Bush and son of Vesper, Kansas. | |
| 5439 |  | Obituary- Erbacher, Mary Mrs. Mary Erbacher, 78, widow of the late John Erbacher, founder of one of the largest and oldest general mercantile stores in Pottawatomie county died Monday at her home in St. Marys. She had been a resident of St. Marys more than 60 years. Requiem high mass was sung at the Immaculate Conception church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. | |
| 5440 |  | Obituary- Erickson, Charles 1 ‘Dee’ Erickson dies in Topeka Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Charles “Dee” Erickson, 87, 1044 Randolph. He died Sunday, Sept. 22, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Erickson coached seven years at Fort Scott Junior College, then coached from 1931 to 1936 at Ottawa University. He became basketball coach and assistant football coach at Washburn University in 1936, and served as both basketball coach and athletic director at Washburn from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Erickson helped organize the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and served as its president in 1944. He ranks fourth among Washburn basketball coaches with 81 victories and led Washburn to the Central Intercollegiate Conference championship in 1946, his final year of coaching there. His teams also appeared in three NAIA Tournaments. In 1947, Mr. Erickson opened a sporting goods business at Hays. In 1951 he returned to Topeka, where he continued in the sporting goods business until 1961. From 1961 to 1965 he was principal of Richland Grade School at Richland in southeast Shawnee County. In 1965 he received the National Physical Fitness Leadership Award for his work with youth fitness. | |
| 5441 |  | Obituary- Erickson, Charles 2 When he was 70 years old Mr. Erickson became cashier in the hos¬pitality shop at Stormont-Vail Hospital, where he worked 15 years until he retired at age 85. He was born Dec. 21, 1897, at Eureka, the son of Andrew and Martha Hover Erickson. He served in the Army during World War I. In 1923 he graduated from Washburn College, where he was captain of the basketball team. He spent most of his life in Topeka. He was president of the Washburn University Alumni Association in 1957, and was named to the Washburn Athletic Hall of Fame in 1970. He was former president of the Kansas State Board of Social Welfare. Mr. Erickson was named Greater Topeka Sportsman of the Year in 1968, and was named Citizen of the Year by the Topeka Civitan Club in 1979. He was a member of Washburn Alumni Club, Ichabod Club, Downtown Topeka Lions Club, Kappa Sig¬ma social fraternity and Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion, all in Topeka; and of Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, AF&AM, and Scottish Rife bodies both at Fort Scott. He was married to Maureen O’Connor Dec. 21, 1935, at Atchison. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Rev. John Erickson, St. Marys, and Mark Erickson. Rossville; a daughter, Hilda A. Enewold, Topeka; two sisters, Leone Doze, Irving, Texas, and Eleanor Anderson, Topeka; a brother, Arthur Erickson, Topeka; and three granddaughters. Cremation is planned. Inurnment will be in Mount Hope Mausoleum. A Spalding Club rosary will be at 3:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the already-established Dee Erickson Athletic Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Washburn University, 1700 College, 66621; or to Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, 1500 W. 10th, 66604. | |
| 5442 |  | Obituary- Ericson, Michael Michael Ericson September 14, 1953 — December 26, 2021 Micheal Ericson, 68, passed away Sunday, December 26th at the University of Kansas Health Systems. Mike was born September 14, 1953 in San Diego, California and moved to the Dover area in the 1990's. Miked worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Topeka, Ks for 27 years. Mike was an Installation and Repair Forman when he retired. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Cathy Marzett. On June 13, 1998 Mike married Patti Werts at the family farm in Dover Ks, she survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter Mynon Ericson Reffitt (Mike), (Manhattan), a son, Sean Ericson (Topeka), and three step children Katie (Jamie) Brobst (Auburn), Aliisha Stone, (Leroy), Woolsey Dinwiddie (Dover) and 7 grandchildren, Jordyn, Jyston, Kaden, Saige, Piper, Ky, and Khloe. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching KU basketball. Mike enjoyed working on the farm in Dover raising cattle for over 30 years and spending time with his wife and grandkids. Per Mike’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 5443 |  | Obituary- Erskine, Helen Mrs. Helen L. Erskine Mrs. Helen L. Erskine, Topeka, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, at a Topeka convalescent center. She was born at Clyde, Ohio, the daughter of Elmer E. and Ella K. Dunlap Moore. Mrs. Erskine was a member of First Christian Church. She was married to Arthur D. Erskine April 8, 1924, at Rossville. He died Sept. 5, 1967. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jean Bennett, Roswell, Ga.; a brother, Ralph W. Moore, Topeka; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Audio Reader, P.O. Box 847, Topeka, 66601. | |
| 5444 |  | Obituary- Escobar, Gregorio 1 Gregorio ‘George’ Escobar Gregorio “George” Escobar, 81, of Topeka, died Sept. 2, 2011, at St. Francis Health Center due to complications of mesothelioma (lung cancer). He was born on March 12, 1930, in Topeka, the son of Ysaias Demetrio and Maria Magdalena (Barron) Escobar. He attended Grant Elementary School, Curtis Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. Gregorio served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion. Gregorio worked for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad for 42 years, retiring as a foreman. Gregorio loved working on and painting cars. He was a handy man and a craftsman. He was a golden glove boxer, avid athlete, played fast pitch softball. He loved to dance, garden, travel, draw and paint. Most of all, he had a strong faith in God. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Gregorio married Irene Ramos on June3, 1950, in Topeka. She survives. He is also survived by seven sons and their spouses, Gregorio L. and Beverly, Topeka, David C. and Sharon, Lake Lotawana, Mo., Gabriel T. and Juanita, Bentonville, Ark., Paul A. and Annette, Topeka, Victor R. and Marcina, Norfolk, Va., George A. and Becky, Cardiff by the Sea, Calif., James M. and Sarah, Rossville; three brothers, Vicente, Juan, and Pedro Escobar, all of Topeka; four sisters, Lucia Martinez, Luisa Ramirez, Eusebia Barranco, and Juanita Toledo, all of Topeka; and 37 grand¬children with three more on the way; 32 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one great-great-granddaughter on the way. A brother, Daniel Escobar and a sister, Pauline Sauseda, preceded him in death. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Sept. 6 at the church. Interment followed in Mount Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by Philip Billard Post 1650 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Cardio¬vascular Center at the KU Med Center and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 S.W. Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. | |
| 5445 |  | Obituary- Escobar, Gregorio 2 Gregorio Escobar Gregorio “George” Escobar, 81, of Topeka, died September 2, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center due to complications of mesothelioma (lung cancer). He was born on March 12, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ysaias Demetrio and Maria Magdalena (Barron) Escobar. He attended Grant Elementary School, Curtis Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. Gregorio served in the US Army 82nd Airborne in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion. Gregorio worked for Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad for forty-two years, retiring Gregorio as a foreman. Gregorio loved working on and painting cars. He was a handy man and a craftsman. He was a golden glove boxer, avid athlete, played fast pitch softball. He loved to dance, garden, travel, draw and paint. Most of all, he had a strong faith in God. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Gregorio married Irene Ramos on June 3, 1950 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives. He is also survived by seven sons, Gregorio L. (Beverly), Topeka, David C. (Sharon), Lake Lotawana, MO, Gabriel T. (Juanita), Bentonville, AR, Paul A. (Annette), Topeka, Victor R. (Marcina), Norfolk, VA, George A. (Becky), Cardiff by the Sea, CA, James M. (Sarah), Rossville, three brothers, Vicente, Juan, and Pedro Escobar, all of Topeka, four sisters, Lucia Martinez, Luisa Ramirez, Eusebia Barrarico, and Juanita Toledo, all of Topeka, and thirty-seven grandchildren with three more on the way, thirty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and one great-great-granddaughter on the way. A brother, Daniel Escobar, and a sister, Pauline Sauseda, preceded him in death. He will lie in state at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Monday after 4:00 p.m., where a Parish Prayer Service will be at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by Philip Billard Post #1650 of the VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Cardio-Vascular Center at the KU Med Center and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas' 66603. Online condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 5446 |  | Obituary- Escritt, Betty July 11, 1928 -March 16,2016 Betty Louise Escritt went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 16, 2016 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA at the age of 87. Betty was born to loving parents Walter Trubey and Martha Mae Trubey in McPherson, KS. She attended Rossville Rural Schools in Rossville, KS, and was her class valedictorian. Her college education was in Manhattan, KS. At the age of 18 she married Daniel Escritt, and they were married for 56 years until his death in 2003. Betty loved books and delighted in raising flowers. During the years that her children were young she worked hard at gardening, raising chickens and pigs, and preserving many fruits and vegetables to feed her family. After her family was raised, she worked at Marvin Windows in Warroad, MN for many years. The part of her life that she felt was most important was her service for the Lord. She taught children's classes and VBS, was active in church youth camps and family camps. She faithfully attended church services and special church activities all of her life. The love of the children at church gave her a special joy! Betty loved and was loved by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by 3 sisters - Evelyn Ratliff of Mayfield, KY, Rosella Feltner of Maple Hill, KS, and Marilyn Trubey of Topeka, KS. She has three daughters - Beth Gaalswyk of Mountain Lake, MN, Carol (Peter) Hull of Deer Park, WA, and Roseanne Loseke of Mitchell, NE. She has 5 grandchildren - Candi (Dan), Jennifer (Kagen), Brenna, Bethany, and Brock (Gillian). Her 5 great grandchildren are Tyler, Rylie, Charlotte, Clayton, and Sadee. She was "Aunt Betty" to many nieces and nephews. A memorial service to honor Betty will be held at Christ's Church of Mt. Spokane, in Mead, WA on March 26th,2016, at 2:00 pm. A second memorial service will be held on May 29,2016 in Oakdale, NE at the Church of Christ. She will be laid to rest in the Oakdale Cemetery. She is missed by her family and many friends. | |
| 5447 |  | Obituary- Essman, Patricia Patricia Jane "Patty" Essman Patricia Jane "Patty" Essman, 72, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Midland Hospice House. She was born November 27, 1941 at Richmond, the daughter of Joseph Richard and Mary Belle Rousselo Coffey. Patty moved to Rossville at an early age and graduated from Rossville High School in 1959. She had lived in Texas many years moving back to Kansas this past July. Mrs. Essman was an Insurance Specialist and had worked in the insurance business many years both in Kansas and in Texas. She had worked for Kidney Insurance while living in Rossville both* in the office and from home as she raised her children. Patty was I a member of the Tree of Life Church. She was married to Gerald D. Perry and they divorced. She later married Samuel R. Essman on January 30, 1976. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2002. She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Sheldon Eugene, Mary Lou, Etta, Joseph Richard and Betty Jo. Survivors include her children, Tammy (Chris) Petrocelli, NJ, Sherrie Thomas, Topeka, Tate (Kristy) Perry, Silver Lake, Holly (Scott) Graves, Rossville and Crystal (Narciso) Gomez, TX; step-children, Randy Essman, Terry (Linda) Essman, Keith Essman, Benny Essman and Diane DeHart, all of Topeka; a brother, Fred Coffey, Parker; two sisters, Phyllis Stadler, Rossville and Shirley Kitto, Parker; 20 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3:00 Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Rossville Bible Church. Inurnment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Essman will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, Kansas 66533. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5448 |  | Obituary- Estes, Cynthia Mrs. Jerry Estes Mrs. Jerry Estes, 79, of Maple Hill passed away at her home near there, Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 following a two weeks illness. Mrs. Estes had lived alone on her farm for some time, and two weeks ago she fell while up in the night, and fractured her limb, and it was several hours later before she was found. She failed to respond to treatment due to failing health and gradually grew worse. She is survived by two children, a daughter, Mrs. Wm. Hawks, Maple Hill; one son, Ross, of Topeka; and one grandson, Omar Letts of Maple Hill. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, from the Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys and burial in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 5449 |  | Obituary- Estes, George Obituary. George W. Estes died Sunday morning, at about 5 o'clock, at the residence of his son-in-law, M.F. Tatman, aged 84 years. He leaves behind him nine children, two of whom reside in Rossville, namely, J. Estes and Mrs. M.F. Tatman. The deceased was born in Kentucky, within three miles of the Mammoth Cave. At the age of 25 years he was married to Miss Corrilla Crane, whose home was near Lexington, Kentucky. Ten years later he moved to Iowa, and 22 years ago took up his abode in Rossville, where he followed the farming business. During his declining years he resided with Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Tatman, who made his life one of ease and comfort. The funeral took place last Monday morning. The sermon was preached by Rev. J.G. Maver, who took as the basis of his remarks the 11th verse of the 16th Psalm, "Thou wilt shew me the path of life; in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand are pleasures forever more." the reverend gentleman spoke tenderly and feelingly of the many acts of kindness that had been shown him by Mr. and Mrs. Estes in by-gone years, and of the practical piety they constantly interwove with their lives. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church of this place, having allied himself with it soon after arriving in Rossville. His latter days were solaced by the truths of the Christian religion, and he was comforted and cheered by the bright anticipation he enjoyed of meeting in the next world his departed wife, and other friends and relatives who had preceded him to the grave. The rainbow of promise and hope cheered him during the last days of his earthly pilgrimage and enabled him to say with Israel's King: "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." | |
| 5450 |  | Obituary- Evans, Marjory 1 Marge Evans Marjory Lois Evans, age 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in Topeka, KS. Marge is survived by her sons, Fred (Sheila) Evans, of Lexington, NE, Ted (Mary) Evans of Edmond, OK, John Evans of Cape Coral, FL, and Jim Evans of Sierra Vista, AZ; and her sister, Novella (Phil) King, of Pomona, KS; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She also had a number of Marge Evans nieces, nephews, other family members, and family members of companion Dick Allen of Valley Falls. Marge is preceded in death by her sister, Melba Leona Larson; her brother, Avril Jack Larson, of Roseburg, OR; her sister Leota May Helmick, of Topeka, KS; her brother, Gerald Robert Larson, of Rossville, KS; her twin brother, Marlin Lloyd, of Kankakee, IL; her nephew, Arthur Merle (Buddy) Larson, of Dillard, OR; her nephew, Marlin Ray Larson, of Quenemo, KS; her granddaughter, Michelle Palmer of Lawrence, KS; and her longtime companion, Dick Allen, of Valley Falls, KS. |
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