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| 5451 |  | Obituary- Evans, Marjory 2 Marge was born on January 26, 1930 in Lyndon, KS, to parents Arthur Robert and Gladys May Larson. She worked as a medical assistant, housewife, daycare provider, store clerk, filing clerk at Shawnee County Court House, and as an aid for the Kansas Legis¬lature. Marge married Fil O. Evans. They were divorced. After retiring from her governmental jobs, she con¬tinued to enjoy the company of family and friends, dancing, Senior Olympics, and travel. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sat¬urday, March 21, 2015 at Parker-Price Chapel of Penwell-Gabel funeral home, 245 NW Independence, Topeka, KS. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions or donations to be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Burial will follow the memorial ' service at the Valley Falls Cemetery (Farrar-Rose Hill Cemetery) as by Marjory’s wish. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Mary Lederer, her family, and members of Dick Allen’s family for their support. A celebration of life will follow the burial in Valley Falls, KS. | |
| 5452 |  | Obituary- Evans, Ora Ora B. Evans Ora B. Evans, 78, died in a hospital in Encino, Calif., on January 10, 1973. She was born August 23, 1895. She was married to Guy Evans who died in 1960. Prior to moving to California, they lived in the Delia and Emmett communities. Survivors include a son, Albert Evans, Garden Grove, Calif.; a daughter, Dorothy Jinks, Chatsworth, Calif.; two brothers, Clarence Brees, Topeka, and William Brees, Delia; a sister, Leatha Bishop, Havensville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 13, at Glen Haven Mortuary Chapel in San Fernando, Calif. Interment was in Glen Haven Memorial Park. | |
| 5453 |  | Obituary- Evans, Richard Richard Franklin Evans ROSSVILLE - Richard Franklin Evans, 71, Rossville, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at Midland Hospice House. He was born Jan. 11, 1933, in Madison, to Adren and Amber Evans. Richard was a Korean War veteran and a graduate of Kansas State University. Surviving are his wife, Carol; a son, Richard Evans Jr.; and a daughter, Melissa Evans, Elkins, Ark.; a daughter, Michelle Evans-White , South Bend, Ind.; their spouses and partners, Saundra, Shari and Greg; four grandchildren, Allison, Jacob and Jeremy Evans, and Brendon White; brothers, Adren Evans Jr., Bartlesville, Okla., and Phillip Evans, Kansas City, Mo.; and sisters, Dorothy Hyle, Manhattan, Betty Patterson, Colorado Springs, Colo., Phyllis Long, Flagstaff, Ariz., and Elaine Evans, Lynwood, Calif. Private family graveside inurnment services will be in Blakely Cemetery in Madison. Memorials may be given to Midland Hospice House, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606. Davidson Funeral Home is assisting the family. | |
| 5454 |  | Obituary- Everly, Susanah Mrs. Susanah Everly, 89, died Monday at her home in Willard. She is survived by a son, O.A. Everly, and a daughter, Mrs. Olive G. Lee, both of Willard. Funeral services were held today at the Shellabarger funeral home in Topeka at 10 o'clock, and the body taken to Burlingame for burial. | |
| 5455 |  | Obituary- Evers, Dorothy Dorothy Jean Evers Dorothy Jean Evers, 91, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 17, 1922 in Caldwell, Kansas to James and Edith Wardell. She was preceded in Death by her husband of 60 years, Fred J. Evers and eldest son, Joseph K Evers. Survivors include: James and Jeanne Evers (Lawrence), Sheryl Evers (Las Vegas), four grandchildren, Jason and Kim Evers, Justin Evers (Lawrence, KS), Michelle and Todd Cencich (Jacksonville, FL) and Marcia Evers (Las Vegas); four great grandchildren, Valerie and Troy Cencich, Elin Jane Evers and Kaylee Evers; and a sister, Helen Louise Caracus, (New Jersey). Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:30pm Tuesday, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, in North Topeka. Graveside service Wednesday, June 18, at 11:00am at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Avenue. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer s Association of America, 4125 SW Gage Center Drive, Suite LL-15, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 5456 |  | Obituary- Evers, Stephen FIRE CLAIMS LIFE OF SMALL CHILD JUNE 2 Stephen Louis Evers, 18-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Evers, Holts Summit, Mo., was burned to death following an explosion in the basement of the family home. The baby’s mother is the former Connie Eastman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ward, Delia, Ks. Mrs. Frances Marney, Rossville, is a maternal grandmother. The explosion occurred about 3:30 p.m. Friday, when Evers was in the basement with his son working with a gasoline lawnmower, according to the State Highway Patrol. The lawnmower apparently exploded and flames from the gasoline spread quickly throughout the one-story frame dwelling. Evers reportedly rushed out of the basement safely but then realized his little boy was trapped in the flames. He was badly burned after returning to rescue the child, according to his wife, who was upstairs at the time of the explosion. Mrs. Evers drove the two in the family car to a mobile home sales office nearby, where an ambulance was called. The owner of the mobile home firm then notified the patrol and the New Bloomfield, Mo., volunteer fire department, which responded to the blaze about 45 minutes later. The home was engulfed by flames shortly after the firemen arrived and all their possessions were lost in the fire. Roger Evers, 30, was listed in critical condition Saturday at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia where he was taken. Funeral services were held for the baby on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Dulle Funeral Home. He was born September 24, 1971, at Jefferson City. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Robert Gene Evers of the home; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ward, Delia; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frances Marney, Rossville; his maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Iona Ward, Fair Dealing, Mo.; and his maternal great, great grandmother, Mrs. Rose Marney, Topeka. The rosary was recited at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Reverend John Buchanan officiated at the services. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery. | |
| 5457 |  | Obituary- Eversole, George Eversole George W. Eversole, son of John H. and Mary A. Eversole, was born at Peabody, Kansas, February 15, 1895. At the time he departed this life he was 31 years, 8 months and 13 days old. He spent a few years of his boyhood in Arkansas, coming to Rossville when 16 years old. On November 10, 1920, he was married to Mabel A. Binns, who with two little daughters, Patricia Lee and Frances, survive him. One little daughter having preceded him in infancy, the other surviving relatives are: his mother, Mrs. J. H. Eversole, three sisters, Mrs. L.P. Hartzell and Mrs. Riley Wood of Rossville and Mrs. J.A. Roush, of Albuquerque, N.M., and one brother, John of Pocatello, Idaho. George united with the Methodist church of Rossville in young manhood. He engaged in various lines of work in Rossville then became a tool dresser in the oil fields. At the time of his departure on October 28, 1926 he was living in El Dorado, Kansas. He could not survive the shock of an appendicitis operation. George was a merry, lovable boy who won friends wherever he went. This last fact was very strongly shown in El Dorado by the deeds of kindness and words of sympathy from his associates there. George was a devoted son, to his aged mother and an unusually strong family tie bound him to his three sisters and his one brother. He was a kind and thoughtful husband and father. He was industrious and honest and one of his greatest comforts was the fact that he was leaving $5,000 old line insurance to his wife and babies. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Berg of the Presbyterian church, Sunday, October 31, at 2:30, at the home of F. N. Binns. The body was laid to rest in the Rossville cemetery. The large gathering of friends and relatives and the beautiful floral offerings spoke forcibly of the high esteem in which George was held and of the sympathy for his family. George Eversole passed away at 3 o’clock this morning in an El Dorado hospital, following an operation last Saturday for appendicitis. News of his death was a shock to his Rossville relatives and friends. The relatives received work about 11 o’clock last night that his condition had changed for the worse and his mother and sisters, Mrs. J.H. Eversole, Mrs. L.P. Hartzell and Mrs. Riley Wood, accompanied by Mr. F. N. Binns, reached Topeka in time to leave on the midnight train but too late to see George alive. Mrs. L.P. Hartzell and Mrs. F.N. Binns went to El Dorado Friday. The former returned Tuesday when his condition was so favorable and no complications were anticipated. Mrs. Binns remained with her daughter, Mrs. Eversole. The shock to the nervous system was too great and his heart become bad at 9 o’clock Wednesday night. Mrs. Eversole was with him from 9 o’clock until the end came. The body will be brought to Rossville Friday morning. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 at the F.N. Binns home if the relatives succeed in locating Mr. John Eversole, a brother who arrived in Texas last week but whose present address in unknown. | |
| 5458 |  | Obituary- Eversole, John J.H. Eversole Passed Away Last Thursday J.H. Eversole passed away at 5:45 last Thursday evening after an illness of about two years, from a cancer which started on the lip. Mr. Eversole had been steadily sinking for the past two months and for the past two weeks the family had looked for the end at any moment. Mr. Eversole bore his affliction with great fortitude his last moments being made as comfortable as the loving hands of his family could make him. John Eversole, the oldest son arrived on the morning of the day of the father’s decease, all the family being at his bedside when death came. John Horatio Eversole was born near Mitchell, Indiana, April 11, 1857, being 60 years, 1 month and 6 days old when death came. On November 12, 1878 he was united in marriage to Mary A. McNab. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Eversole, five of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Eversole first came to Kansas in 1884, locating in Marion county at Peabody where they remained until 1903 when they moved to Lowell, Ark. After living there nine years they came to Rossville. The surviving members of his family beside his widow are, Mrs. J. H. Roush, of Albuquerque, N. Mex., Mrs. L.P. Hartzell, George Eversole and Glayds Eversole of Rossville, and John J. Eversole, of Pocatello, Idaho. Of the three children gone on before two died in infancy and one just in the fullness of beautiful womanhood. There are four grandchildren. One brother at Mitchell, Ind., was unable to attend the funeral because of sickness. Mr. Eversole was a member of the M.W.A. for twenty-five years and a member of the Court of Honor. He was also a member of the M.E. church and his funeral was held at the Rossville M.E. church, Saturday, May 19, at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. W. T. Ward. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. An Appreciation – Because of the anxiety occasioned to the family by the accident to John Eversole, so closely following the death of his father many things were necessarily neglected. We take this means of thanking the M.E. church, High school, Ladies Club and Woodman Lodge, whose members we cannot reach separately, for the beautiful floral offerings in memory of J.H. Eversole. The many beautiful individual offerings have been acknowledged individually. Our hears overflow with gratitude to the people of Rossville for their kindness to us during all of our trouble. Mrs. J.H. Eversole and family | |
| 5459 |  | Obituary- Eversole, Mary Mrs. Mary Eversole Mrs. J. H. Eversole, 79, a resident of Rossville for the past twenty-seven years, passed away Sunday morning at her home, after a long illness. She was confined to her bed for two years. She was born September 4, 1860, in Mitchell, Ind., and came to Kansas in 1883. She was a member of the Rossville Methodist church. Mrs. Eversole was a devoted mother, kind and considerate of others. She was a cripple and for years had been handicapped in walking only with the aid of a cane, but was always brave in her affliction and always forgot self and devoted herself to others. For years she had nursed her invalid son, John Eversole, who has been confined to his bed for over seven years. Mrs. Eversole fought a good fight and finished her course continually thinking of the welfare of others. Her husband, J. H. Eversole preceded her in death several years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J.A. Roush, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Riley Wood, Carbondale, Colo., and Mrs. L. P. Hartzell Rossville and one son, John Eversole of the home. Services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church, with the Rev. C.P. Broadfoot officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Eversole’s grandson, Phillip Hartzell, who sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Shadows” accompanied by a granddaughter, Miss Frances Eversole. Pall bearers were William Hesse, Joe Navarre, Kenneth Wingerd, Ralph Chatham, Joe Barney and Riley Wood. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 5460 |  | Obituary- Eversole, Sarah Sarah Eversole Sarah Ralston Eversole, 96, 137 Roosevelt Ave., a 71-year resident of Pocatello, died Monday morning in the Bannock Regional Medical Center. She was born Feb. 6, 1889 in Springdale, Ark., to Tom and Selina Carolina Ferguson Ralston. She married John J. Eversole July 26, 1912, in Springdale. They moved to Pocatello March 17, 1914, and she has resided at her present residence since 1925. Mr. Eversole died May 10, 1943. She was employed as a clerk in the People's Store for several years. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Glade Beavers, California; a grandson, Thomas Young Eversole, a graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1965, and presently a commander in the U.S. Navy serving out of Washington, D.C.; and two nephews, Dale Nyman and Vernon McGaugh, both of Pocatello. She was preceded in death by a son, John Thomas Eversole, who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1938, and was one of the first American fliers to be shot down in the 1942 battle at Midway. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Henderson Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the Henderson Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th, Friday and Saturday until time of the services. Burial will be in the family plot in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Eversole may be given to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Fund. | |
| 5461 |  | Obituary- Fader, Dorothy DOROTHY A. FADER Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parkview Funeral Home in Manhattan for Mrs. Dorothy A. Fader, 71, Fort Riley, who died Sunday, September 4, 1983, at a Junction City hospital. Mrs. Fader and her husband were curators of the First Territorial Capitol of Kansas near Fort Riley. She was born December 30, 1911, at Rossville, the daughter of Ira and Bertha Hopkins. She moved to Topeka in 1972, and later moved to Fort Riley. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was married to Lawrence “Larry” Fader August 14, 1947, at Valdosta, Ga. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Bill Fritz, Junction City; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Patterson, Amarillo, Tex., and Mrs. Clara Solko, Topeka; and a grandchild. Burial was in Ashland Cemetery near Manhattan. Memorial contributions may be designated for cancer research and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5462 |  | Obituary- Faidley, Thomas Thomas D. Faidley Mr. Thomas Faidley was born June 17, 1860, in Carrol County, Illinois and came to Kansas with his parents in 1867 settling in Brown County and later moving to Jackson County where he grew to manhood. He was in the livery stable and feed business at Circleville, Kansas for several years. Mr. Faidley made his home near Rossville with Herman Hass until he moved to Topeka six years ago. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Nellie White of Kansas City, Missouri and Mrs. Mollie Alverson of Maxwell, Iowa; one brother, Charles Faidley of Maxwell, Iowa; a number of nieces and nephews among them Norman Press and Grace White and Daisy Rice of Rossville. Services were held December 26 at Brennan Funeral Home in Topeka with burial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Topeka. | |
| 5463 |  | Obituary- Failer, Dale 1 Dale E. Failer Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home for Dale Edwin Failer, 47, Topeka, who died Saturday, April 8, 1995, at a Topeka hospital. He had been ill about a year. He was born Dec. 19, 1947, in Willard west of Topeka, the son of John E. and Frances I. Brayman Failer, and was graduated from Delia High School in 1966. He spent most of his life in Topeka. He was a roofer. He served in Company D of the First Battalion of the 26th Infantry in the Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. He was a former member of Local No. 20 of the Roofers Union and a former member of A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments (ABATE) motorcycle organization. He was married to Lori Oliver in 1969. They were divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Tricia Failer and Tracie Failer, both in Topeka; a sister, Kathryn Maus, Emmett; three brothers, John Failer and Richard Failer, both in Topeka, and James Failer, Silver Lake; and two grandchildren. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville will conduct graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Failer will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Dale Failer Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5464 |  | Obituary- Failer, Dale 2 Dale E. Failer Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Davidson Funeral Home for Dale Edwin Failer, 47, Topeka, who died Saturday, April 8, 1995, at a Topeka hospital. He had been ill about a year. He was born December 19, 1947, in Willard, west of Topeka, the son of John E. and Frances I. Bray man Failer, and was graduated from Delia High School in 1966. He spent most of his life in Topeka. He was a roofer. He served in Company D of the First Battalion of the 26th Infantry in the Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. He was a former member of Local No. 20 of the Roofers Union and a former member of A Brotherhoood Against Totalitarian Enactments (ABATE) motorcycle organization. He was married to Lori Oliver in 1970. They were divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Tricia Failer and Tracie Failer, both in Topeka; a sister, Kathryn Maus, Emmett; three brothers, John Failer and Richard Failer, both in Topeka, and James Failer, Silver Lake; and two grandchildren. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville conducted graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dale Failer Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5465 |  | Obituary- Failer, Frances 1 Mrs. Frances I. Failer Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home for Mrs. Frances I. Failer, 67, Topeka, who died late Saturday, Aug. 15, 1987, at a Topeka convalescent center. She was born July 26, 1920, in Topeka, the daughter of Roy and Irene Montgomery Brayman. She lived in Rossville before she moved to Topeka in 1980. She was married to John E. Failer Jr., June 28, 1940, at Holton. He died March 11, 1985. An infant son, William Failer, died in August 1943 and a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Adams, died in December 1968. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Maus, Emmett; four sons, John Failer, 127 Sanneman Drive, James Failer, Delia, Dale Failer, 128 Sanneman Drive, and Richard Failer, 2431 Minnesota; a half brother, Wayne Bayless, Independence, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Failer will lie in state after 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 5466 |  | Obituary- Failer, Frances 2 FRANCES I. FAILER Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 1987, at Davidson Funeral Home for Mrs. Frances I. Failer, 67, Topeka, who died late Saturday, August 15, 1987, at a Topeka convalescent center. She was born July 26, 1920, in Topeka, the daughter of Roy and Irene Montgomery Bray man. She lived in Rossville before she moved to Topeka in 1980. She was married to John E. Failer Jr., June 28, 1940, at Holton. He died March 11, 1985. An infant son, William Failer, died August 1943 and a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Adams, died December 1968. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Maus, Emmett, four sons, John Failer, Dale Failer, and Richard Failer, Topeka, and James Failer, Delia; a half brother, Wayne Bayless, Independence, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Failer Services were to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home for Airs. Frances I. Failer, 67, Topeka, who died late Saturday, Aug. 15, 1987, at a Topeka convalescent center. She was born July 26, 1920, in Topeka, the daughter of Roy and Irene Montgomery Brayman. She lived in Rossville before she moved to Topeka in 1980. She was married to John E. Failer Jr., June 28, 1940, at Holton. He died March 11, 1985. An infant son, William Failer, died in August 1943 and a daughter, Mrs. Maijorie Adams, died in December 1968. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathiyn Maus, Emmett; four sons, John Failer, Dale Failer, and Richard Failer, all of Topeka, and James Failer, Delia; a half brother, Wayne Bayless, Independence, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was to be in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5467 |  | Obituary- Failer, John JohnEdward Failer Jr. John Edward Failer Jr., 63, 4815 Topeka Ave., died Monday, March 11, at his home. Mr. Failer was a roofer. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Aug. 15, 1921, at Rossville, the son of John Edward and Jessie Belle Gibbs Failer. He lived in the Rossville and Willard communities before he moved to Topeka in 1979. Mr. Failer was a former member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was married to Frances I. Brayman June 28, 1940, at Holton. She survives. An infant son, William Failer, died in 1943 and a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Adams, died in 1968. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Maus, Emmett; four sons, John Failer, 4815 Topeka Ave., Dale Failer, 212 Sanneman Drive, Richard Failer, 2431 Minnesota, and James Failer. Delia:., six sisters, Mrs. Mary Streeter, Winfield, Mrs. Leona Grange, 1811 E. 25th, Mrs. Flora Martin, 1517 N. Quincy, Mrs. Essie Sterling, Hays, Mrs. Rosa Lewis, 2113 Seabrook, and Mrs. Margaret L. Heston, 2738 E. 21st; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Davidson Funeral Home. Military graveside services will be conducted by Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Failer will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 5468 |  | Obituary- Failer, John L. John L. Failer John L. Failer, 79, Rossville passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Rossville Health and Rehab Center. He was born May 26, 1941, at Rossville, the son of John E. Jr. and Frances Brayman Failer. John attended Rossville schools. John was a welder for C&D in Emmett many years and later was a custodian for the Washburn Rural School District. John was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Dale, a sister, Marjorie, and a granddaughter. Survivors include two sons, Marc (Cheryl) Failer, Paxico, and Michael Failer, Emmett; two daughters, Penny Jenkins and Crystal Lamb, both Topeka; two brothers, Richard Failer, Topeka, and Jim Failer, Grantville; a sister, Kathy Maus, Emmett; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A memorial visitation was Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home. Inurnment followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in John's name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 5469 |  | Obituary- Fair, Edwin EDWIN LEE “DUTCH” FAIR Edwin Lee “Dutch” Fair, 78, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at his Rossville home. He was born Jan. 10, 1934, at Manhattan, the son of Carl Fair and Irene Zeller Fair. Dutch grew up in Wabaunsee County and graduated from Alma High School, and served in the United States Army. Dutch had been a mechanic and last had worked as a supervisor for the Topeka Transit Authority. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. He also was a member of Post No. 400 of the American Legion, Topeka. Dutch was an avid fisherman and owned Gone Fishin’ Rods, and had made many beautiful fishing rods. He had been active in the Catfish Tourney at Perry Lake. Dutch loved the outdoors and had a passion for golf. He was united in marriage to Carol Ludwig Parr at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, June 7, 2003. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Michael L. Fair and Richard Fair both of Topeka; a daughter Karla K. Deiter, Meriden; a sister, Patricia Tornedan, Kansas City; four grand-children, five great-grandchildren with one expected at any time. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice or Kansas Wildlife and Parks and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Edwin Lee ‘Dutch’ Fair ROSSVILLE – Edwin Lee “Dutch” Fair, 78, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial is pending at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 5470 |  | Obituary- Fairbank Sr., Hugh HUGH G. FAIRBANKS SR. Hugh G. Fairbanks Sr. 71, of Delia died Monday in a Topeka hospital. He was born April 23, 1838, near Soldier and spent most of his life in the Delia and Soldier communities. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Fairbanks of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Buck, Redondo Beach, Calif.: a son, Fain Fairbanks, Topeka; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Tom Pollock and Mrs. Harold Vernon of Topeka; Mrs. G. W. Ernst and Mrs. Robert Campbell of Holton; Mrs. Frank Chrisman of Jefferson, Ore., and Mrs. Ormand Brosious of Buffalo, Wyo., and two brothers, J.O. Fairbanks of Wichita, and Oscar Fairbanks of Circleville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today at the Mercer Funeral Home at Holton with burial in Olive Hill Cemetery west of Holton. | |
| 5471 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Charles Charles W. Fairbanks ST. MARYS — Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Charles W. Fairbanks, 67, Kansas City, Mo. He died Monday, Aug. 17, 1987, at a Kansas City medical center. Mr. Fairbanks was a retired automobile salesman. He served in the Navy from 1939 until 1946 at the rank of machinist mate on the USS Altair. He was born March 17, 1920, at St. Clere, the son of Frank L. and Rena Blaylock Fairbanks. He was married to Norma Marshall May 14, 1985. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Charles D. Fairbanks, Lubbock, Texas; a stepson, Charles Crites Jr., Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Poynter, Anaheim, Calif., and Mrs. Rena Faye Powers, Denver, Colo.; two brothers, Joseph Fairbanks and Hugh Fairbanks, both of Rossville; and two stepgrandchildren. Burial will be in St. Clere Cemetery at St. Clere. Mr. Fairbanks will lie in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS Services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 1987, at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Charles W. Fairbanks, 67, Kansas City, Mo. He died Monday, August 17, 1987, at a Kansas City Medical center. Mr. Fairbanks was a retired automobile salesman. He served in the Navy from 1939 until 1946 at the rank of machinist mate on the USS Altair. He was born March 17, 1920, at St. Clere, the son of Frank L. and Rena Blaylock Fairbanks. He was married to Norma Marshall May 14, 1985. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Charles D. Fairbanks, Lubbock, Tex.; a stepson, Charles Crites Jr., Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Poynter, Anaheim, Calif., and Mrs. Rena Faye Powers, Denver, Colo.; two brothers, Joseph Fairbanks and Hugh Fairbanks, both of Rossville; and two stepgrandchildren. Burial was in St. Clere Cemetery. | |
| 5472 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Doris June 3, 1927-September 15, 2016 On September 15, 2016, after a brief illness, Doris passed away at home in Rossville, Kansas. She died peacefully and she was surrounded by her loving family and her loyal pets. Doris was bom on June 3, 1927, in Roswell, New Mexico to Henry and Osie White (nee, Stephens). She was one of fourteen children. Doris married Richard Norris and they moved to Northern California in 1946. Employment opportunities led them to relocate to Southern California. Doris worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide for over a decade. That marriage ended in divorce. In 1974 Doris moved to Emmet, Kansas and married Joseph Fairbanks. Together they bought a home in Rossville. Doris and Joe traveled throughout the country and enjoyed their retirement years together. Joe preceded her in death Doris loved music, especially country western. She played the Violin, Mandolin and guitar. In 1980 she joined two friends and formed a Trio that were billed as “Old Time Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers.” Doris also loved gardening, maintaining her home and the serenity of her small community. A typical day ended with her in a recliner, with popcorn, Pepsi and her dogs, Tatum and Tuffy in her lap. It wouldn’t be complete without her watching a western television program. Life was good! Doris was preceded in death by three sons: Wendell, Ray and Chuck Norris. Doris was also preceded in death by ten siblings Brothers: Carl, Liniol, Johnny and Henry Jr. Sisters: Versa lee, Ester, Kittie, Ruth, Betty and Helen. Survivors include, her son, Richard Norris (Carol), Arkansas, and daughter, Margaret Norris of the home. She is also survived by her brother, Dale, Roswell, New Mexico; sisters, Margaret Jo Garrett (Bob), Crescent City, CA. and Betty Jean (Cecil) Gumm, of Titusville, FL. Doris donated her body to The University of Kansas for the advancement of medical science. A graveside service will be held at a later date, not yet determined. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Humane Society. Doris loved her country, family and her pets. She was humble, loving and kind. She will be missed, especially, by those who called her Mother. | |
| 5473 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Frank FRANK LESTER FAIRBANKS Frank Lester Fairbanks, 55, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Monday, September 12, 1977, at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City after an extended illness. He was born February 2, 1922, at St. Clere, Ks., the son of Frank Lester and Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He grew to manhood in the Emmett community. Mr. Fairbanks was a member of the United Methodist Church at Emmett, the Masonic Lodge, Doric Lodge #83 at Eudora, the V.F.W. (he was a World War II veteran), and the Millwrights Local 1529. He worked as a millwright in the Kansas City area for 19 years, and retired two years ago. Mr. Fairbanks was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Gerald, George and Carl Douglas Fairbanks. Surviving him are his wife, Opal; two sons, Frank L. Fairbanks, Holden, and Clyde L. Fairbanks, Harrisonville; a daughter, Mrs. Angela Gonzalez, Altus, Okla.; three brothers, Charles Fairbanks, Raytown, Joe Fairbanks and Hugh Fairbanks, both of Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Zetmeir, Parsons, Mrs. Rena Powers, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Doris Johnson, Fullerton, Calif.; and nine grandchildren. Services were held Thursday morning (today) at the Park Lawn Funeral Home at Kansas City. Interment was in Green Lawn Cemetery. | |
| 5474 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Geneva 1 Geneva Alice Fairbanks Geneva Alice Fairbanks, 78, Topeka, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Lexington Park Care Facility. She was born September 28, 1929 near Delia, the daughter of Lindsay and Emma Mullinix Keller. Mrs. Fairbanks was an insulin dependent diabetic since the age of five, and lost her sight when she was 34. Geneva attended grade school at Neive School near Delia and graduated from Delia High School in 1946. She attended Washburn University and Kansas State College. Mrs. Fairbanks taught at High Prairie Grade School for one year. She graduated from Stewart's Beauty Academy in Topeka in 1957, and operated Geneva's Town and Country Beauty Salon in Delia. She had taught Sunday school for many years. Geneva authored four books: Diabetes, Tragedy or Triumph (her autobiography) and Precious Keller Memories books I and II and Hugh Fairbanks "This Is Your Life". Mrs. Fairbanks was preceded in death by a son, Philip Douglas in January 1952 and by two brothers, Philip and John Vernon Keller. She married Hugh Leo Fairbanks on June 18, 1948 in Topeka. They had lived in Emmett, Delia, Kansas City, Ozawkie, Sunflower, Kearney, MO, Rossville and Topeka. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Douglas Eugene (Donola) Fairbanks, Delia; a daughter Cherrie (Norm) Argabright, Ida Grove, IA; two sisters Wanda Parr and Naomi Sumner both of Topeka; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was served faithfully by her Seeing Eye dogs, Pinta, Wendy, Kim and Venus. Mrs. Fairbanks bequeathed her body to the University of Kansas for medical study. Memorial services will be at 6:30 P.M. Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Rossville Christian Church. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5475 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Geneva 2 GENEVA ALICE FAIRBANKS Geneva Alice Fairbanks, 78, Topeka, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at Lexington Park Care Facility. She was born Sept. 28, 1929, near Delia, the daughter of Lindsay and Emma Mullinix Keller. Mrs. Fairbanks was an insulin dependent diabetic since the age of five, and lost her sight when she was 34. Geneva attended grade school at Neive School near Delia and graduated from Delia High School in 1946. She attended Washburn University and Kansas State College. Mrs. Fairbanks taught at High Prairie Grade School for one year. She graduated from Stewart’s Beauty Academy in Topeka in 1957, and operated Geneva’s Town and Country Beauty Salon in Delia. She had taught Sunday school for many years. Geneva authored four books: Diabetes, Tragedy or Triumph (her autobiography) and Precious Keller Memories, Books I and II and Hugh Fairbanks “This Is Your Life”. Mrs. Fairbanks was preceded in death by a son, Philip Douglas in January 1952, and by two brothers, Philip and John Vernon. She married Hugh Leo Fairbanks on June 18, 1948, in Topeka. They had lived in Emmett, Delia, Kansas City, Ozawkie, Sunflower, Kearney, Mo., Rossville and Topeka. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Douglas Eugene (Donola) Fairbanks, Delia; a daughter, Cherrie (Norm) Argabright, Ida Grove, Ia.; two sisters, Wanda Parr and Naomi Sumner, both of Topeka; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was served faithfully by her seeing eye dogs, Pinta, Wendy, Kim and Venus. Mrs. Fairbanks bequeathed her body to the University of Kansas for medical study. Memorial services were held Monday, March 31, at Rossville Christian Church. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5476 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, George NAVY VET KILLED IN PASTURE TRAGEDY Spill with Horse Is Fatal for One of 6 Brothers, All Tars. George Fairbanks, one of the six sailor sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fairbanks who got nation-wide notice in World War II, was killed Nov. 27 in an alfalfa field west of Emmett. The horse which he was riding apparently at a gallop, stepped into a gopher hole to turn end over end – crushing the lad’s body and fracturing his skull. The tragedy occurred near Emery Johnson’s ranch, on the old Phil Joyce quarter-section, a “spread” which the ex-seaman had purchased out of the savings from his service pay. Just as it had four millions who responded to the colors, the threat of war had meant risks for the young Cross Creek cowman. But death in combat had not been his lot. Death just as violent was reserved for him back home, the day before Thanksgiving, in the serenity of the wide-open spaces he always cherished. The tragedy was [missing part] pastoral scene that had promised all a farm-reared youth could ask of the future – a place he could call his own, in the peace and solitude of God’s outdoors. George would have said that it just couldn’t happen there. He had even bought a horse for himself – a big, black stallion full of ginger and throbbing vitality. Prouder than he could ever say of his mount, the young ex-serviceman was never happier than when wearing his boots and spurs and racing down a draw to round up a string of mares. This was the job he loved and the job he was doing the last hour of his life. The body was discovered by a passing motorist as it lay near a fence on the road leading to the bombing range. The stallion stood a hundred yards away, virtually unharmed. It was shortly before noon when the stranger notified a neighbor, Fritz Johnson. George’s death is the second to be recorded among members of the naval sextette in his family. The first, a gold star sacrifice, was that of his brother, Douglas, who gave his life in the Battle of the Casper Straits, near Java. At the special request of Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy, Mother Fairbanks traveled to San Francisco in the summer on 1942 to christen the USS Chickasaw. [missing rest] | |
| 5477 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Hugh Card of Thanks- We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many kind acts expressions of sympathy, floral and spiritual bouquets extended to us in the recent loss of our beloved son Hugh. The Fairbanks Family Emmett, Kansas | |
| 5478 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Hugh L. 1 HUGH L. “JIGGS” FAIRBANKS Hugh L. “Jiggs” Fairbanks passed away, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born Oct. 23, 1926, at Emmett, the son of Frank and Rena Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He grew up in the Emmett community and served in the United States Navy during World War II. Hugh retired from the Federal Government as a Livestock Inspector. Through the years Hugh enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, walking and picking black walnuts that he shared with all he knew. He attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On June 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to Geneva A. Keller at Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2008. They resided in Rossville for over 30 years before moving to Atria Hearthstone in Topeka. For the past year Hugh had been a resident of the St. Marys Manor Nursing Home. A son, Philip Douglas, also preceded him in death in January 1952, along with his brothers, George, Joe, Douglas, Charles, Frank and Gerald Fairbanks and sisters Ruth and Rena. Survivors include a son, Douglas (Donola) Fairbanks. Delia; a daughter, Cherrie (Norm) Argabright, Topeka; his sister, Doris Lange, Apple Valley, Calif.; grandchildren, Holly Wehner, Brad Fairbanks, Ryan Fairbanks, Jason DeBacker and Travis DeBacker and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Fairbanks bequeathed his body to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be at a later date in the St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Activity Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5479 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Hugh L. 2 Hugh L. ‘Jiggs’ Fairbanks Hugh L “Jiggs” Fairbanks passed away Aug. 23, 2011, at St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born Oct. 23, 1926, at Emmett, the son of Frank and Rena Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He grew up in the Emmett community and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Hugh retired from the federal government as a livestock inspector. Through the years Hugh enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, walking and picking black walnuts that he shared with all he knew. He attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On June 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to Geneva A. Keller at Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2008. They resided in Rossville for more than 30 years before moving to Atria Hearthstone in Topeka. For the past year Hugh had been a resident of St. Marys Manor Nursing Home. A son, Philip Douglas, also preceded him in death in January 1952, along with his brothers, George, Joe, Douglas, Charles, Frank and Gerald Fairbanks, and sisters Ruth and Rena. Survivors include a son, Douglas Fairbanks and wife, Donola, of Delia; a daughter, Cherrie Argabright and husband, Norm, of Topeka; his sister, Doris Lange, of Apple Valley, Calif.; grandchildren, Holly Wehner, Brad Fairbanks, Ryan Fairbanks, Jason DeBacker and Travis DeBacker; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Fairbanks bequeathed his body to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services were Sept. 1 at Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be at a later date in the St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Activity Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5480 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Hugh L. 3 Hugh L. "Jiggs" Fairbanks Rossville-Hugh L. "Jiggs" Fairbanks passed away, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born October 23, 1926 at Emmett the son of Frank and Rena Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He grew up in the Emmett community and served in the United States Navy during WWII. Hugh retired from the Federal Government as a Livestock Inspector. Through the years Hugh enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, walking and picking black walnuts that he shared with all he knew. He attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On June 18, 1948 he was united in marriage to Geneva A. Keller at Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2008. They resided in Rossville for over 30 years before moving to Atria Hearthstone in Topeka. For the past year Hugh had been a resident of the St. Marys Manor Nursing Home. A son, Philip Douglas also preceded him in death in January 1952, along with his brothers, George, Joe, Douglas, Charles, Frank and Gerald Fairbanks and sisters Ruth and Rena. Survivors include a son, Douglas (Donola) Fairbanks, Delia; a daughter, Cherrie (Norm) Argabright, Topeka; his sister, Doris Lange, Apple Valley, CA; grandchildren, Holly Wehner, Brad Fairbanks, Ryan Fairbanks, Jason DeBacker & Travis DeBacker and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Fairbanks bequeathed his body to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be at a later date in the St. Clere Cemetery, Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Activity Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5481 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Joseph 1 Joseph L. Fairbanks ROSSVILLE — Joseph L. Fairbanks, 80, Rossville, died Monday, Jan. 29, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Fairbanks worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. from 1948 until he retired in 1974. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the submarine fleet. He served more than 12 years overseas before he retired from the Navy in 1948. He was born Nov. 27, 1915, at St. Clere, the son of Frank and Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Fairbanks, in 1970. He later married Doris White on Oct. 19, 1972. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Joseph Fairbanks Jr., Las Vegas, Nev., and George Fairbanks, Emmett; a step¬daughter; three stepsons; two sisters, Rena F. Powers, Aurora, Colo., and Doris Lange, Victorville, Calif.; a brother, Hugh Fairbanks, Rossville; and four grandchildren. Mr. Fairbanks also was preceded in death by a son, Hugh James Fairbanks, in 1966. Mr. Fairbanks donated his body to medical science at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Rossville Bible Church. Inurnment will be at a later date at St. Clere Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Bible Church and sent in care of the church. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. [note- remainder of Obituary- Fairbanks, Joseph 2] Douglas, Charles, Frank, Jr. and Hugh. Another brother, Gerald, died in infancy. Of those seven boys, only Hugh survives. Joe’s three sons also joined the Navy. Hugh James, his youngest son, was killed in 1966 during his senior year in high school, but he, too, had already joined the Naval Reserves. Joe was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Zetmier. Joe was a member of the Rossville Bible Church. He married Doris White October 19, 1972. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Joseph Fairbanks Jr., Las Vegas, Nev., and George Fairbanks, Emmett; a stepdaughter and three stepsons; two sisters, Rena F. Powers, Aurora, Colo, and Doris Lange, Victorville, Calif.; a brother, Hugh Fairbanks, Rossville; and four grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon at the Rossville Bible Church, where the family has requested memorial contributions be sent Joe had requested his body be donated to the Kansas University Medical Center for scientific purposes. Inurnment will be held at a later date in St. Clere Cemetery. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5482 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Joseph 2 Joseph L. Fairbanks Joseph Lewellyn Fairbanks, 80, Rossville, died Monday, January 29, 1996, Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, Topeka. He was born November 27, 1915, in St. Clere, the son of Frank and Ethel Blaylock Fairbanks. He spent most of his life near Emmett, and moved to Rossville in the 1970s. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka from 1948 until he retired in 1974. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1934, and took his boot training in San Diego, Calif. His first assignment was aboard the U.S.S. Maryland. He went on his first cruise from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Later, in Bremerton, Wash., he applied for the submarine fleet. They nicknamed the old submarines they were using then, “The Sewer Pipes” because there was no air conditioning. He served on these for two years. From Bremerton, he went to the Panama Canal Zone. Most of his active duty was in the Pacific area. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Tamber, commissioned in New London, Conn. in 1940. He was at Midway when the war started. When he returned to the United States, he was put aboard a U-boat, a World War 1 type submarine. He was later assigned to the U.S.S. Flying Fish. He served on several submarines, one of which was the U.S.S. Halibut. During the war, he returned to New London, Conn. and taught in the submarine school, where he stayed until 1944. It was while he was there that he met and married Helen Taffee. She died in 1970. His longest stretch at sea was during the batde of Midway. All together, he spent twelve and one-half years overseas. The longest period of time between visits home was seven years. He retired from the Navy in 1948. During the war, Joe’s mother was invited to San Francisco, Calif., where she christened the U.S.S. Chickashaw, while his dad witnessed the event. This honor was bestowed on them because they had six sons in the Navy at that time. A younger brother, Hugh, joined the Navy later. The six sons were: George, Joe, Carl [finished on other item] | |
| 5483 |  | Obituary- Fairbanks, Rena Mrs. Ethel Fairbanks EMMETT — Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church here for Mrs. Rena Ethel Fairbanks, 77, Emmett, who died Thursday in a St. Marys rest home. She had been a patient in a Topeka hospital from June 9 to Aug. 27. She underwent surgery June 22 and later developed a heart ailment. She was born Dec. 18, 1890, at St. Clere in Pottawatomie County and spent most of her life in the Emmett community. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Emmett. She was married to Frank Fairbanks Dec. 20, 1913, in Topeka. She was preceded in death by three sons, Gerald Fairbanks in infancy, Douglas Fairbanks in 1941, and George Fairbanks in 1946. Besides her husband, survivors include four sons, Joseph Fairbanks, Emmett, Charles Fairbanks, Raytown, Mo.; Frank Fairbanks, Kansas City, Mo., and Hugh Fairbanks, , Delia; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Zetmeir, Parsons, Mrs. Rena Powers, Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Doria Fiorino, Norwalk, Calif.; a brother, Charles Blaylock, Onaga; 18 grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren. Burial will be in St. Clere Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5484 |  | Obituary- Fairchild, Mary 1 Mary Fairchild Mary Elizabeth Cassity Fairchild, 43, Rossville, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at her home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Fairchild worked for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services as a CS21 in accounts payable and receivable for 12 years until her death. She was born October 9, 1958, in Honolulu, Oahu, HI, the daughter of Robert Laurence and Sarah “Sally” Louise Shea Cassity. She attended schools in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School. She later graduated from vocational and technical school in Manhattan. She married Robert L. Fairchild in 1978 in Manhattan. He died in December 1987. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Sally and Sam McGowan, Wamego; two sons, Wyatt L. Fairchild, Manhattan, and Joshua J. Johnson, of the home; three brothers, Paul D. Cassity, Hartford, John C. Cassity, Alma, and James W. Cassity, Lake Villa, IL; and a granddaughter. Her service was at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Burial was in Wamego City Cemetery. Family met with friends at the funeral home from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Battered Women’s Shelter Foundation and sent in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547. | |
| 5485 |  | Obituary- Fairchild, Mary 2 Mary Fairchild ROSSVILLE — Mary Elizabeth Cassity Fairchild, 43, Rossville, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at her home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Fairchild worked for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services as a CS21 in accounts payable and receivable for 12 years until her death. She was born Oct. 9, 1958, in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, the daughter of Robert Laurence and Sarah “Sally” Louise Shea Cassity. She attended schools in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School. She later graduated from vocational and technical school in Manhattan. She married Robert L. Fairchild in 1978 at Manhattan. He died in December 1987. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Sally and Sam McGowan, Wamego; two sons, Wyatt L. Fairchild, Manhattan, and Joshua J. Johnson, of the home; a daughter, Maggie Elizabeth Fairchild, of the home; three brothers, Paul D. Cassity, Hartford, John C. Cassity, Alma, and James W. Cassity, Lake Villa, Ill.; and a granddaughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery. Mrs. Fairchild will lie in state after noon Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will greet friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Battered Womens Shelter Foundation and sent in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, 66547. | |
| 5486 |  | Obituary- Falkenstein, Letha Mrs. Letha L. Falkenstein MESQUITE, Texas — Mrs. Letha Lasswell Falkenstein, 92, Mesquite, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 1989, at a Mesquite, Texas, convalescent center. She was born July 13, 1896, at Rossville, the daughter of Marion and Alice Franklin Lasswell. She moved to Topeka in 1921 and had been a resident of Texas the past 20 years. Mrs. Falkenstein was a member of Central Congregational Church in Topeka. She was married to Dwight O. Falkenstein March 31, 1967. He died Jan. 11, 1983. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Jane Staehline, Naples, Fla.; a stepson, Phil Fal¬kenstein, Dallas; a sister, Lucy Roush, Topeka; and a brother, Homer Lasswell, Winchester, Tenn. Mrs. Falkenstein was cremated. A private inurnment service will be in Rossville Cemetery at a later date. Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas is in charge of arrangements. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of Kansas arrangements. | |
| 5487 |  | Obituary- Fannin, Lucille Mrs. Lucille T. Fannin Mrs. Lucille T. Fannin, 65, formerly of 107 Burgess, died Saturday, April 5, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 9, 1920, at Rossville, the daughter of Lawrence and Alve [sic Alva] Mae Look Binney. She lived in Topeka most of her life and at 107 Burgess many years. She was married to Arthur F. Fannin Feb. 15, 1947, at Lawrence. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Richmond, Topeka; a stepson, Dwayne Fannin, Mara Lorme, Calif.; a brother, Franklin D. Binney, Topeka; a half brother, Bob Downs, Topeka; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. LUCILLE T. FANNIN Mrs. Lucille T, Fannin, 65, Topeka died Saturday, April 5, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 9, 1920, at Rossville, the daughter of Lawrence and Alve Mae Look Binney. She lived in Topeka most of her life. She was married to Arthur F. Fannin February 15, 1947, at Lawrence. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Richmond, Topeka; a stepson, Dwayne Fannin, Mara Lorme, Calif.; a brother, Franklin D. Binney, Topeka; a half-brother, Bob Downs, Topeka; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Family visitation was from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, Ks. 66606. | |
| 5488 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice D. 1 Mrs. Alice Farley Mrs. Alice Farley, 64, Rossville, died Tuesday night in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted June 3. She had cancer four years and underwent surgery Nov. 20 and Dec. 6, 1972. She was born Dec. 2, 1910. She was married to William Farley. He survives. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Alice Farley Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Christian Church at Rossville for Mrs. Alice D. Farley, 64, Rossville, who died Tuesday night, June 3, 1975 in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted June 3. She had cancer and had been a patient in the same hospital many times in the past four years. She was born December 2, 1910 at Rossville and spent her life in the Rossville community. She formerly worked in the Rossville library and conducted the children’s storytime program at the library. She was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville. She was married to William Farley March 2, 1946. He survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, St. Croix, V.I.; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; four brothers, Harold Lemon, Topeka, Virgil Lemon, Rossville, Clyde Lemon, Des Moines, la., and Donald Lemon, Sioux City, la.; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Carroll, Manhattan, Mrs. Anita VandeVelde, Emmett, and Mrs. Dorothy McDonald, Kansas City, Mo.; and two granddaughters. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery under the direction of Parker Mortuary in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville or to the | |
| 5489 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice D. 2 Mrs. Alice Farley Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Christian Church at Rossville for Mrs. Alice D. Farley, 64, Rossville, who died Tuesday night in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted June 3. She had cancer and had been a patient in the same hospital many times in the past four years. She was born Dec. 2, 1910, at Rossville and spent her life in the Rossville community. She formerly worked in the Rossville library and conducted the children’s Storytime program at the library. She was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville. She was married to William Farley. March 2, 1946. He survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, St. Croix, V.I.; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; four brothers, Harold Lemon, 1226 N. Kansas. Virgil Lemon, Rossville, Clyde Lemon, Des Moines, Iowa, and Donald Lemon, Sioux City, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Themla Carroll, Manhattan, Mrs. Anita VandeVelde, Emmett, and Mrs. Dorothy McDonald. Kansas City, Mo.; and two granddaughters. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Rossville or to the American Cancer Society Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m Thursday at the mortuary. | |
| 5490 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice D. 3 Alice D. Farley ROSSVILLE — Mrs. Alice D. Farley, 64, Rossville, died here Tuesday night. She was born Dec. 10, 1910, in Rossville and was married March 2, 1946 to William Farley. He survives. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and conducted story hour at the Rossville Public Library. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, St. Croix, Virgin Islands; a son, Carl Farley, Rossville; four brothers, Harold Lemon, 1226 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, Virgil Lemon, Rossville, Donald Lemon, Sioux City, Iowa, and Clyde Lemon, Des Moines; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Carroll, Manhattan, Mrs. Anita VandeVelde, Emmett, and Mrs. Dorothy McDonald, Kansas City, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association or the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 5491 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice D. 4 Mrs. Alice D. Farley Dec. 2, 1910 June 10, 1975 Services Rossville Christian Church 2:00 p.m. June 13, 1975 Officiating Rev. Bob Sieh Music "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" "Nearer to the Heart of God" Singers Mrs. Rose Brown Mrs. Helen Huffman Organist Janice Meyer Interment Rossville Cemetery Casket Bearers Everett Sumner John Lillard Marvin Davis John Davis Bill Hesse Burns Hesse | |
| 5492 |  | Obituary- Farley, Alice F. Was longtime resident of Rossville Services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock in the Rossville Christian Church for Mrs. Alice F. Farley, 87, longtime Rossville resident who died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 21, 1882, at West Liberty, Ky., and lived at Rossville most of her life. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter: Mrs. Jewell Day, Wakarusa; two sons: Bill Farley, Rossville; and Laurence Farley, Manhattan; A sister: Mrs. Lillian Gost, Stroh, Ind.; two brothers: Andrew Davis, Stroh, Ind.; Bruce Davis, West Liberty, Ky.; six grandchildren; and 20 greatgrandchildren. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5493 |  | Obituary- Farley, Carl 1 Carl Farley ST. MARYS- Carl Farley, 61, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born May 6, 1948 in Topeka, the son of Alice Lemon and William Farley. He resided in Rossville most of his life before moving to St. Marys. Carl worked for Goodyear for 18 years and later worked in construction. He married Susan Mitchell. They were divorced. She survives. Other survivors include their three children, Angie (Brian) Carlson, St. Marys, Misty (Jim) Adkins, Topeka and Wesley (Jennifer) Farley, Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Jericka Cowan, Wyatt, Jordan and Bailey Carlson, St. Marys and Dane and Morgan Farley, Dallas; his sister Carolyn Grimes, Chandler, OK. Mr. Farley was cremated. Family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Farley Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5494 |  | Obituary- Farley, Carl 2 CARL FARLEY Carl Farley, 61, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born May 6, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Alice Lemon and William Farley. He resided in Rossville most of his life before moving to St. Marys. Carl worked for Goodyear for 18 years and later worked in construction. He married Susan Mitchell. They were divorced. She survives. Other survivors include their three children, Angie (Brian) Carlson, St. Marys, Misty (Jim) Adkins, Topeka and Wesley (Jennifer) Farley, Dallas, Tex.; six grandchildren, Jericka Cowan, Wyatt, Jordan and Bailey Carlson, of St. Marys, and Dane and Morgan Farley, Dallas; his sister Carolyn Grimes, Chandler, Okla. Mr. Farley was cremated. Family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Farley Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 5495 |  | Obituary- Farley, Carl 3 Biography Carl Farley, 61, of St. Marys, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born May 6, 1948 in Topeka, the son of Alice Lemon and William Farley. He resided in Rossville most of his life before moving to St. Marys. Carl worked for Goodyear for 18 years and later worked in construction. He married Susan Mitchell. They were divorced. She survives. Other survivors include their three children, Angie (Brian) Carlson, St. Marys, Misty (Jim) Adkins, Topeka and Wesley (Jennifer) Farley, Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Jericka Cowan, Wyatt, Jordan and Bailey Carlson, St. Marys and Dane and Morgan Farley, Dallas; his sister Carolyn Grimes, Chandler, OK. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after the Memorial Service until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Farley Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5496 |  | Obituary- Farley, Clare CLARE MAE FARLEY Mrs. Clare Mae Farley, 72, Wamego, died Friday, October 24, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Farley was a processor for a retail grocery store. She was born July 18, 1914, at Rossville, the daughter of Claude and Ada Mae Heslett Yocum. Mrs. Farley was a member of the United Methodist Church in Alta Vista, past president of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2468 auxiliary, past president of Pearce-Keller Unit No. 17 in Manhattan, treasurer of Past Presidents Parley of American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Extension Homemakers Unit at Louisville. She was married to Lawrence Farley May 25, 1929. He survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Massey, Wamego, and Mrs. Fern Gilliland, Topeka. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Cowan-Edwards-Yorgensen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Harold Johnson Unit No. 172 of the American Legion at Wamego. Mrs. Clare Mae Farley WAMEGO — Mrs. Clare Mae Farley, 72, Wamego, died Friday, Oct. 24, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Farley was a processor for a retail grocery store. She was born July 18, 1914, at Rossville, the daughter of Claude and Ada Mae Heslett Yocum. Mrs. Farley was a member of the United Methodist Church in Alta Vista, past president of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2468 auxiliary, past president of Pearce-Keller Unit No. 17 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Manhattan, treasurer of Past Presidents Parley of American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Extension Homemakers Unit at Louisville. She was married to Lawrence Farley May 25, 1929. He survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Massey, Wamego, and Mrs. Fern Gilliland, Topeka. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cowan-Edwards-Yorgensen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Harold Johnson Unit No. 172 of the American Legion at Wamego. | |
| 5497 |  | Obituary- Farley, James 1 JAMES T. FARLEY James T. “Till” Farley, 83, a resident of Rossville for 50 years, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 5, at 2 p.m. in the Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Sam Nichols with Hurley Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Music was furnished by Mr. Terry Carlson, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Ernest Decker at the piano. Pallbearers were Jim Davis, Marvin Davis, John Davis, Elmer Davis, Glenn Davis, and Stanley Davis. James Hilton Farley was born at Pipestem, West Virginia, December 27, 1876, the son of Allen and Marinda Farley. He passed away November 2, 1960, at the age of 83 years 10 mo. and 6 days. When a small boy he moved with his parents to West Liberty, Kentucky. On November 6, 1901, he was united in marriage to Alice Davis and to this union were born three children. In February, 1910, Mr. Farley brought his family to Kansas, settling near Rossville on a farm. He spent several years farming, moving into Rossville in 1945 where he spent the remainder of his life. Mourning the loss of their loved one are his wife Alice of the home, one daughter, Jewel Hunsucker of Topeka, two sons, William of Rossville, and Lawrence of Manhattan; one sister, Ada Sieler of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Those from out of town attending the funeral of Mr. Till Farley were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Dickens, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boudreau, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Lemon, Mrs. Roy Yoder, Mrs. Albert Reedy, Mrs. Loy Hale, Mrs. Sterling Wells, and Mrs. Ada Folsom, all of Manhattan; Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker, Mr. Bobby Tschantz, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Tschantz, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lemon, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kesler, Mr. Elmer Davis, Mr. Glen Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lemon and David, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Prentis DeHart of Maple Hill; Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Davis of Silver Lake, Mr. Stanley Davis of Willard. | |
| 5498 |  | Obituary- Farley, James 2 Card of Thanks- To all the kind friends, neighbors and relatives who extended their sympathy both in words and floral tributes during our bereavement, we offer our most heartfelt thanks. Our special thanks also to the Christian Church for the food that was brought in our time of need. Mrs. Till Farley Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker and Family Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley Bill Farley & family | |
| 5499 |  | Obituary- Farley, Lawrence 1 Lawrence Farley Lawrence Farley, 91, Topeka, died Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 3, 1908, in West Liberty, KY, the son of Til and Alice Farley. He was reared in Rossville and attended Rossville schools. Mr. Farley owned and operated Farley Plumbing and Heating in Rossville. He had been a steam fitter at Fort Riley for many years before he retired in the 1970s. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a member and past president of the Eagles Aerie No. 2468 in Manhattan, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He married Clare Mae Yocum in May 1929. She died in October 1986. Survivors include nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 10:30 Friday morning in the Rossville Cemetery, under direction of Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 5500 |  | Obituary- Farley, Lawrence 2 Lawrence Farley Lawrence Farley, 91, Topeka, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Farley owned and operated Farley Plumbing and Heating in Rossville. He had been a steam fitter at Fort Riley for many years before he retired in the 1970s. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Oct. 3, 1908, in West Liberty, Ky., the son of Til and Alice Farley. He was raised in Rossville and attended Rossville schools. Mr. Farley was a member and past presi-dent of the Eagles Aerie No. 2468 in Manhattan and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Rossville. He married Clare Mae Yocum in May 1929. She died in October 1986. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Mr. Farley will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of the mortuary. |
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