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| 5601 |  | Obituary- Floersch, John 1 John R. Floersch Rossville-John R. Floersch 58, Lake Clinton, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS. 66536. To read a full obituary and to leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5602 |  | Obituary- Floersch, John 2 John R. Floersch John R. Floersch 58, Lake Clinton, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born February 4, 1957 at Topeka, the son of Joseph and Dolores Dohrman Floersch. John grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1975. He owned and operated Lawn Care Plus Lawn Service in Johnson County. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors and cooking. He enjoyed being with family and spending time with friends. John was a member of the Catholic Church. John was united in marriage to Sheila Copeland, they later divorced. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe on August 13, 2003 and his sister, Karen Crow on March 31, 2015. Survivors include his mother, Dolores Floersch, Rossville; his son, Austin (Misty) Floersch. Olathe; his daughter, Emmy (Jason) Sedlacek, Rossville; a sister, Kathy (Bob) Olejnik, Rossville; a brother-in-law, Joe Crow, Delia; four grandsons, Caiden Musick, Ethan, Colton and Mason Floersch; 2 nephews and 3 nieces and his beloved dog, Reggie. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS. 66536. | |
| 5603 |  | Obituary- Floersch, Joseph 1 Joseph C. Floersch DELIA— Joseph C. Floersch, 76, Delia, died Wednesday, Aug. 13,2003, at a Topeka hospital. He was born Jan. 26, 1927, in St. Marys, the son of Mathias and Rosa Baumchen Floersch. He grew up in St. Marys. He had lived in the Delia community for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a farmer until 1984. He was a crop insurance agent and adjuster. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He married Dolores Dohrman in 1956 at St. Marys. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Kathy Olejnik, Rossville, and Karen Crow, Delia; a son, John Floersch, Shawnee; two brothers, Eugene Floersch, St. Marys, and Matt Floersch, Ottawa; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. He will lie in state after 2 p.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Kansas Diabetes Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5604 |  | Obituary- Floersch, Joseph 2 Joseph C. Floersch Joseph C. Floersch, 76, Delia, died Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at St. Francis Health Center, Topeka. He was born January 26, 1927, in St. Marys, the son of Mathias and Rosa Baumchen Floersch. He had lived in the Delia community many years. Joe grew up in St. Marys. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a farmer until 1984. He was a crop insurance agent and adjuster. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, Rossville. He married Dolores Dohrman in 1956 in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include a son, John Floersch, Shawnee; two daughters, Kathy Olejnik, Rossville, and Karen Crow, Delia; two brothers, Eugene Floersch, St. Marys, and Matt Floersch, Ottawa; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or to the Kansas Diabetes Association, and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 5605 |  | Obituary- Floersch, Mathias One of the oldest settlers in the county, Mathias Floersch, died here at his home. Born in Germany in 1831, he came to Kansas in 1854. His daughter Tabitha was the first white child born in the settlement known as Flush, Ks. They came to the St. Marys area in 1881. | |
| 5606 |  | Obituary- Floersch, Mathias H. Mathias H. “Matt” Floersch, age 97, of Highland, Kansas, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, at Two Timbers Alternative Living. Family will meet with friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday, followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Ottawa, with military honors by the United States Navy. Mathias was born February 19, 1923, in St. Mary’s, Kansas, the son of Mathias and Rosa (Baumchen) Floersch. He grew up in St. Mary’s, moving to Delia, Kansas, and in 1959 to Ottawa, Kansas. In 2014, Matt moved to Highland, Kansas, where he made his home until his death. Matt served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater from March 1944 to May 1946. Matt was united in marriage to Jean Marie McGrath June 5, 1952, at Delia, Kansas. They were happily married nearly 51 years and had six children, Jim, Matt, Bernice, Frances, Jean, and Janice. He was a lifelong farmer/stockman. Matt was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ottawa. Matt’s life centered around farming and spending time with family and grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, Dominos and Pitch. Matt and his wife Jean wanted to serve the poorest of the poor. In his later years, he became a strong supporter of the Immaculate Heart School in India and it was a source of great joy for him. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean, August 19, 2003; son Jim Floersch; grandson Matthew Floersch; his parents and 8 siblings, Rosemary McCoy, Gene Floersch, Margaret Glick, Regina Storck, Louise Ronsee, Joe Floersch, and 1 sister and 1 brother that died in childhood. Survivors include five children, Bernice (Craig) Altenhofen of Junction City, Kansas, Francie (John) Falk of Leona, Kansas, Jean (Steve) Frank of Colony, Kansas, Janice (Richard) McPherson of Clarksburg, Maryland, and Matt (Elizabeth) Floersch of Goodlettsville, Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Sandy Floersch-Toothman of Osawatomie, Kansas; twenty-three grandchildren and thirty-five great grandchildren. The family suggests memorial contributions to Immaculate Heart Foundation c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. | |
| 5607 |  | Obituary- Flora, Vaughn Vaughn Leonard Flora January 17, 1945-March 17, 2022 Although Vaughn Flora died decades too soon for all of us who loved him, he lived a vivid and vibrant life unfolding in dazzling decades rooted in his Western Kansas heritage. His catchphrase was “I did the best I could,” but this force of nature’s best was often spectacular, generous, and daring, not to mention wildly inspiring. We, who know Vaughn would tell you of his fierce loyalty, quiet and wry humor, brilliant zest for adventure, and charming intelligence. A dapper dresser in his later years, he was never without his signature hat. Smart as a whip, he was an expert problem-solver and an innate builder and planner who lived for rehabbing yet another house or apartment building. Vaughn was always on the move, walking around and talking on the phone, working on houses, and in the last year, pouring his creativity and know-how into his new home in Lawrence. Most of all, he believed in love and was in love with life itself. Vaughn was born to wonderfully wise parents, Leonard and Billie (Leighton) Flora, on January 17, 1945 in Quinter, KS. He attended Quinter Elementary School, Quinter Junior High, and Quinter High School. But his schooling told only a slim slice of his story growing up in his extended family. He was a member of Future Farmers of America in high school. As a boy, he loved riding his bike five miles from the farm to the bright lights of Quinter, as well as biking ten miles to his grandparents’ home. He was hardly ever without his best friend for life and partner in crime Neal Mann, so much so that teachers and principals simply called out, “Vaughn Neal!” whenever there were shenanigans afoot. Once Vaughn and Neal were even banned from the lunch room for the rest of the school year, which led Vaughn to sneak off to Neal’s house for lunch so that he didn’t have to tell his mom. Vaughn’s love of singing and his beautiful bass voice won him a scholarship to Kansas State University, which he started in 1963. At the very end of that year, he married Rose Owens, also from Quinter, and they lived in Manhattan, where Vaughn began his odyssey toward a agricultural economics degree. Because Vaughn was always drawn to life’s mysteries and big questions, he left for a semester to study philosophy at the University of Kansas. He eventually returned to Manhattan and finished his original degree. Along the way, Vaughn and Rose had three children: Troy in 1964, Trent in 1966, and Trina in 1969. Vaughn and Rose later divorced. Vaughn’s livelihood and activism were rooted in his quest for a better world, from his involvement in the American Agricultural Movement and Kansas Farmers Union to his long stint as “the Democrat” in the Republican-controlled Kansas Statehouse to his deep interests in philosophy, socialism, and other ways people can live more sustainably and equitably. He served for 14 years as the state representative for East Topeka (District 57) in the Kansas House of Representatives. He worked close to the earth, loved Kansas, and wore many hats, staying in tune with his values and community. From an early job as a filling station night attendant in Quinter, he also worked as a meat inspector, drove a fuel truck, harvested wheat, farmed organically, rehabbed houses, and worked as a realtor. He was one of the founders of Kansas Organic Producers (where he was a Vista Volunteer for four years) and the Kansas Rural Center, and a longtime supporter of many ecological groups and institutes. Along the way, he lived in Collyer, Delia, Eudora, Keats, Vinland, Topeka, and Lawrence. Vaughn’s loyalty and political chutzpah made for some memorable moments in his life. He was proud of his legislative work on farm bills to protect small farmers and his efforts to prevent more coal-powered plants, monitor air pollution, reform health care, and protect Kansas water. His life-long passion for affordable housing led him to build T Town in Topeka, providing housing for the elderly and people with disabilities. He was also not above fighting vermin: at one point, to protect then-Governor Kathleen Sebelius, who was speaking at the Kansas State Fair, Vaughn scuffled with a heckling anti-choice protester dressed as a giant cockroach. Although Vaughn was banned from the state fair for life because of the incident, he had no regrets. In early 2010, Vaughn met Julie Michael from Lincoln, NE, through a dating app that led to lots of long phone calls. After they fell in love with each other’s voices, Vaughn drove through a snowstorm to see Julie in person on March 20, 2010, and they fell the rest of the way in love. Julie found out Vaughn was proposing when he called her one day crying that he lost his mother’s wedding ring; she rushed over to crawl on the floor alongside him until they found the ring. He was already on his knees when he asked her to marry him. Julie and Vaughn married on Nov. 1, 2013, a crisp fall day with a bright blue sky full of yellow and red falling leaves. Their small wedding was at Vaughn’s Topeka house, where Vaughn walked Julie down the stone walkway he had built to the music of “Here Comes the Sun.” Their blow-out wedding party was held in Lawrence the following evening, featuring the music of Jimmy Dykes and the Blistonians. Always curious and up for adventure, Vaughn traveled to Russia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Cuba, throughout Europe, and to China in the last year of the Cultural revolution. His adventurous spirit led him, in the early 1970s, to live with his family caretaking an isolated ranch near Dinosaur National Park in Northwestern Colorado. In the winter, he rode a horse for 38 miles each way through deep snow to pick up Christmas gifts for his children. Years later, with Julie, he embarked on many a road trip or train trek, reveling in excursions to Sedona, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, and frequently to Memphis and Lincoln. One of Vaughn’s favorite activities was splitting wood and building fires in the stove. Julie and Vaughn spent many sweet and hilarious evenings sitting by the wood-burning stove. When the weather was warmer, by the pond he built. He also loved swimming (thus the pond). A self-acclaimed foodie and proud of it, Vaughn loved to produce and eat good, clean, organic food of all kinds. He was also passionate about singing and dancing at many music festivals. He was a captivating storyteller with a wicked sense of humor and a great laugh. One of Vaughn’s last acts was to renovate his and Julie’s new home in Lawrence. He was proud to have incorporated all he learned over years to make a comfortable, beautiful, energy-efficient, and welcoming home. But his greatest act was his last act: showing us how to die with love and as much presence as he could muster. Although there were so may more projects he wanted to do and places he wanted to visit, he said, “It’s amazing how the things you considered important just fall away when you’re dying. What remains is love.” Vaughn died in that spirit as the full moon set early morning on March 17th surrounded by Julie, her daughter Rebecca Nelms, and one of Vaughn’s closest friends, Dan Bentley. His long goodbye since going on hospice after being diagnosed with cancer last August allowed friends and family from near and far to say goodbye, sing, tell stories, or just hold Vaughn’s hand. Vaugh is survived by his loving wife Julie Flora of the home as well as his children Troy Flora, Topeka; Trent Flora, Delia; and Trina Hand (J.D.), Augusta. He is also survived by his brother Jan Flora (wife Cornelia) of Ames, IA; and nieces Gabriela Flora of Denver and Natasha Flora Shoom-Kirsch (Matt) in Toronto, Canada. He had a slew of grandkids, great-grandkids and great nieces and nephews: Jessica Fisher (husband Jayson and children Zane Crouch, Rolly and Ryder Fisher); Kaylie Flora (and daughter Marlie Shae DeWald); Josie and Jett Hand; Lily Flora, and Sydney and Bailey Shoom-Kirsch. His step-kids are Rebecca Nelms (Pat) of Lincoln, NE; Danny Weisser (Ceil) of New York City; David Weisser (wife Jenny and children Elise, Marin, and Isaac) of Lincoln, NE; Dina Weisser-Holland (husband Chris and children Lilyana and Noah) of Lincoln, NE; and Debra Weisser (children Jonah and Austin) of Fort Collins, CO. Other survivors are his sister-in-law Katie Witham (husband Richard and children Katie Holt and Anna Lee) of Counce, TN.; Dan Michael (wife Debby and children Jennifer and Matthew) of Collierville, TN.; and Susan Stovall (husband Jimmy and children Little Jimmy and Suzanne) of Memphis. He is also survived by Debby Sylvia, his assistant, who he called his guardian angel. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Billie Flora. Donations may be made to Elara Care Hospice, Kansas Democratic Party, Kansas Organic Producers, Kansas Rural Center, and Kansas Land Trust—all through Warren McElwain, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Services will be held 1 p.m., Sat., March 26 CST at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, 917 Highland Dr., Lawrence, KS followed by a burial at Oak Hill Cemetery’s Natural Burial area (section 15C). Masks and vaccinations required. You can live-stream the Celebration of Life service at Warren McElwain (https://warrenmcelwain.com/). In the spirit of Vaughn, who was never without his hat, we encourage everyone to wear their favorite hat. For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com. | |
| 5608 |  | Obituary- Flory, Clara Clara Wilt Flory Mrs. Clara Wilt Flory, 78, died at her home in Denver, Colo., on Monday, August 9, 1982, following a short illness with cancer. Clara Wilt, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.B. Wilt, was born in Rossville, where she and Mr. Ebbert Flory were married. Survivors include a son, Joel Flory, Denver, Colo.; and one brother, Roy R. Wilt, Rossville. Graveside services were held August 12, at 10 a.m. at Howard, Ks. | |
| 5609 |  | Obituary- Flory, Mark MARK WILT FLORY KILLED IN ACTION Pvt. Mark Wilt Flory, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Flory was reported killed in action somewhere in Germany, January 27, 1945. He was born Aug. 10, 1925, in Junction City, Kans. He graduated from High school at Howard, Kans., and received two months education at Kansas State college, at Manhattan, before entering the service. His basic training was given in Texas then he was sent to England and entered France on D-Day. On June 14, he was wounded and after receiving treatment was permitted to return to battle. He was wounded again on June 16, this time spending five months in hospitals in England. Sometime during the first of Dec. he returned to action. The last letter addressed by him January 26, was received by his grandmother, Mrs. I. B. Wilt. | |
| 5610 |  | Obituary- Flott, Velma Velma Flott ROSSVILLE — Velma Dora Flott, 92, Rossville, died Sunday, Oct. 15,2000, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Flott worked in the food service at Hallmark Cards before she retired. She was born Sept. 16, 1908, at Formosa, the daughter of Edwin Hart Walker Sr. and Myrtle Evelyn Magnuson Walker. She moved to Topeka in 1927 and to Rossville in 1998. Mrs. Flott was a member of the Oakland Christian Church. She married Charles L. Flott in 1934 at Topeka. He died May 14, 1950. She also was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jerry Dean Flott in February 1998 and Timothy A. Flott in July 1965. Survivors include two sons, Charles Eugene Flott, Topeka, and Gary Hart Flott of Mill, Wyo.; a brother, Edwin H. Walker Jr., Topeka; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Flott will lie in state after 3 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The family suggests memorials to Oakland Christian Church, 1001 N.E. Michigan, Topeka, Kan., 66616. | |
| 5611 |  | Obituary- Folsom, Ada Ada May Folsom Mrs. Ada May Folsom, 93, died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Manhattan, Ks., on Monday morning, April 14, 1980. Known as Aunt Ada to relatives and friends, Mrs. Folsom had been a long-time resident in Manhattan before moving to Alta Vista with a daughter in 1972. She was born in Rossville on May 11, 1886, to John T. and Nancy A. Osborn Heslet. Mrs. Folsom was a member of the United Methodist Church, St. Marys, and the Eagles Auxiliary. She was a homemaker all her married life. She was married to Gilbert L. Folsom. He died on October 26, 1955. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Farley and Mrs. Fern Gilliland, Alta Vista, and Mrs. Naomi Massey, Wamego; one granddaughter, Mrs. Ethel Mae DeGraft, Topeka; and three nieces. The family will receive friends at the Cowan-Edwards-Yorgensen Funeral Home in Topeka from 7:00 to 8:30 Tuesday evening. Services will be in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m., with interment to follow in the Rossville Cemetery. The Reverend Roy Brown will be the officiating minister. The Eagles Auxiliary will have graveside services. | |
| 5612 |  | Obituary- Forbes, Georgia Georgia Mae Forbes Georgia Mae Yocum Forbes, 77, Lake Stevens, WA, died Friday, January 22, 1999. She was born December 3, 1921, in St. Marys, the daughter of George and Gertie Heston Yocum. She had lived in Washington the past 52 years. Mrs. Forbes was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Kathryn. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Forbes, of the home; a son, Glenn Ray Forbes; a daughter, Wanda Russell, Yukon, OK; one granddaughter and one grandson; six sisters, Winifred Kerwin, Rossville, Helen Gooden, Topeka, Marguerite Petty, Olathe, Alice Hoffsett, Greenwood, Mo., Betty Lou Hatfield, Mannassas, Va, and Patty Ann Shove, Silver Lake; two brothers, Geoige Yocum, Kansas City, Mo., and Clarence “Nick” Yocum, St. Marys; many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Forbes was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, St. Marys. | |
| 5613 |  | Obituary- Ford, Benjamin Benjamin Ford Benjamin Ford, 84, of 1402 Eugene Street, North Topeka, died late Friday after an extended illness. He was born on the homestead of his parents southwest of Rossville, January 16, 1869, and had lived in Rossville, Delia and Topeka most of his life. He was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Masonic Lodge. He’s survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Davis, 5027 West Tenth, Topeka; three sons, Benjamin L. of the home; Carl F. Ford of National City, California; and Harold S. Ford, Winfield, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. Ida James, Mrs. Lula James and Mrs. Emma Davis, all of Rossville. He had eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Rossville Methodist Church with Rev. Don Jones officiating. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. McMichael Memorial Home had charge of the services. | |
| 5614 |  | Obituary- Ford, Henry Henry H. Ford was born May 3, 1836, in Richland County, Ohio, died April 7, 1915, at his home in Rossville, Kas. In 1863 Mr. Ford came to Kansas and drove a stage line, his route being from the Missouri river points to Manhattan, Kas. On July 18th, 1864, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Neddo at Manhattan, Kas. Mr. and Mrs. Ford made their home at Manhattan for about a year after their marriage and in 1865 came to Rossville and located on a farm owned by Eli Nadeau. After a year’s residence on this farm they purchased a farm three miles southwest of Rossville, where they lived for forty-three years. Several years ago Mr. and Mrs. Ford sold the old home place, purchased property in Rossville and moved to town. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ford, two of whom died in infancy. The surviving members of the family are the widow and six children, Mrs. Sherman James and Henry Ford, Jr., of Rossville, Ben Ford of Delia, Kas., Mrs. Chas Hubycka, Mrs. Wm. Ward and Mrs. P. P. Enos of Oklahoma City, Okla. DOD 04-07-1915 HENRY FORD For the third time within a week death has taken one of Rossville’s old residents. Henry Ford died Wednesday at about the noon hour from pneumonia. Mr. Ford had recently recovered from a serious illness, but had not regained his usual health. Friday last he was on the streets of Rossville and was in good spirits. The last attack developed rapidly and his condition became so alarming the first of the week that his children in Oklahoma were summoned. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist Church. Interment will be made in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 5615 |  | Obituary- Ford, Lilla Mrs. Lilla M. Ford Mrs. Lilla M. Ford, 65 died Monday at her home, 1402 Eugene street. She was born in Missouri and came to Kansas when a small child. She had lived in Pottawatomie and Shawnee County for the past sixty years and in Topeka for the last ten years. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Surviving are her husband, Benjamin Ford, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Davis, Topeka; three sons, Leo Ford, Hutchinson; Carl Ford, Soldier and Harold Ford of the home; one sister, Mrs. A. R. Leach, Kathleen, Fla.; five brothers, Frank and Carl Seigle, Emmett; Eugene Seigle, Garden City; Oscar Seigle, Ely Nev., and George Seigle Lakeland, Fla., and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Sanders-McMichael Funeral Home this Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Burial in Rossville cemetery. Pallbearers were: John Shenk, Joe Shenk, Gus Kassebaum, Floyd James, Shirley Parr, and Joe Parr jr. | |
| 5616 |  | Obituary- Ford, W.H. Henry Ford Word came to the Sherman James family, Monday, of the death of W.H. (Hank) Ford, 55, which occurred Monday morning at his home in Oklahoma City. The funeral was held Wednesday in Oklahoma City. "Hank" as he was generally known to Rossville people, left here with his family about twelve years ago. | |
| 5617 |  | Obituary- Foresman, John L. 1 John L. Foresman John Lyman Foresman, 82, St. Marys, died of cancer at a Topeka Hospice House. He was born September 27, 1917, in Wamego, the son of William and Hattie Ault Foresman, and grew up in the Wamego and Belvue Communities. He had lived most of his life in St. Marys. Mr. Foresman was a farmer, mechanic and lumberman until his retirement. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 657. On August 27, 1940, he was married to Nora Dell Patton in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, John William Foresman, Au¬burn, and Thomas Michael Foresman, Rossville; two brothers, Ralph Foresman, St. Marys, and LeRoy Foresman, Kansas City, KS; a sister, Audria North, Topeka; six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary, in 1944. He will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday (this afternoon) at Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. At 7 p.m„ there will be a prayer service, followed by a Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Basic Cancer Research and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5618 |  | Obituary- Foresman, John L. 2 John Foresman ST. MARYS — John Lyman Foresman, 82, St. Marys, died Sunday, June 11, 2000, at a Topeka hospice house. He had cancer. He was born Sept. 27, 1917, in Wamego, to William and Hattie Ault Foresman. He spent his early life in the Wamego and Belvue communities and lived in St. Marys for many years. He was a farmer, mechanic and lumberman before he retired. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, both in St. Marys. He married Nora Dell Patton on Aug. 27, 1940, in St. Marys. She survives. A daughter, Mary Foresman, died in 1944. Survivors include two sons, John William Foresman, Auburn, and Thomas Michael Foresman, Rossville; two brothers, Ralph Foresman, St. Marys, and LeRoy Foresman, Kansas City, Kan.; a sister, Audria North, Topeka; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Foresman will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a prayer service will be followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University in Manhattan. | |
| 5619 |  | Obituary- Foresman, John W. J. William “Bill” Foresman John William “Bill” Foresman, 58, St. Marys, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001, at a Topeka hospital. He was born January 19, 1943, in Wamego, the son of John L. and Nora Dell Patton Foresman. He had lived in St. Marys since October 2001, moving from Auburn where he had lived for 11 years. He grew up in the Rossville and St. Marys communities; graduated from St. Marys High School in 1961, and served in the United States Coast Guard from 1961 until 1965. He lived in the Norwich, CT community many years and moved back to Kansas in 1981. He was a carpenter for St. Francis Hospital many years and retired in 1998. He had worked construction before he worked at St. Francis. Bill was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. In June 1966, he married Janet Metiyier at Norwich, CT. They were divorced. He married Karen Reid October 7, 1979, at Norwich, CT. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, James Foresman, Maple Hill, and Daniel Foresman, of the home; two daughters, Junita Cavallaro, Waterbury, CT, and Jennifer Per- ham, Taffville, CT; his mother, Nora Dell Foresman, St. Marys; a brother, Thomas Michael Foresman, Rossville; and eight grandchildren. He was cremated. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5620 |  | Obituary- Foresman, Juanita Juanita Foresman Juanita R. Foresman, 89, St. Marys, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at Community Hospital, St. Marys. She was born June 24, 1913, in Rossville, the daughter of Walter and Ida Lorraine Marney Patton. She had lived in the St. Marys community since 1974. She grew up in the Rossville community and was graduated from Rossville High School in 1930. She and her husband farmed in the Belvue com¬munity for many years before moving to St. Marys in 1974. She worked at the St. Marys Manor before she retired. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. She was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She married Ralph Edward Foresman on August 24, 1935, in St. Marys. He died January 3, 2001. Survivors include two sons, Walter Foresman, Topeka, and Ralph E. Foresman, Mesa, AZ; a daughter, Sheila D. Walsh, Whitehouse Station, NJ; three sisters, Nora Dell Foresman, St. Marys, Hope Meade, Rossville, and Eileen St. Louis,, Topeka; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday (today), at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. A rosary was held at 7 p.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 5621 |  | Obituary- Foresman, Mary A daughter was still born to Mr. and Mrs. John Foresman of Wamego Monday, April 17. Mrs. Foresman formerly was Nora Dell Patton of Rossville. | |
| 5622 |  | Obituary- Foresman, Nora NORA DELL FORESMAN ST. MARYS- Nora Dell Foresman, 86, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at the St. Marys Manor. She was born April 14, 1921 at Topeka, the daughter of Walter and Ida Marney Patton. She grew up in the Rossville community and spent most of her adult life in St. Marys. Mrs. Foresman was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. On August 27, 1940 she was united in marriage to John L. Foresman at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He died June 11, 2000. Mrs. Foresman was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary in 1944 and a son, John William Foresman on October 24, 2001 and siblings Edward, Walter Dale, Kermit Leo, Howard Osto, Juanita Ruth, Donic Lavina, Cleo "Pete" Cline and Abca Hope. Survivors include a son, Thomas (Susan) Foresman, Topeka; a sister Wanda Eileen St. Louis, Topeka; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Friday, April 20, 2007 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Foresman will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:30 P.M. Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville where there will be a rosary recited at 6:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel 419 Main, Rossville, Kansas 66533. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5623 |  | Obituary- Foresman, Ralph Ralph Foresman ST. MARYS — Ralph Edward Foresman, 89, St. Marys, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Foresman farmed for many years in the Belvue community. Fie had worked for St. Marys College for about eight years. He was born Dec. 10, 1911, in Beivue, the son of William and Hattie Ault Foresman. He grew up in the Belvue community and had lived in the St. Marys community since 1974. Mr. Foresman was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and a life member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 1370 in Wamego. He married Juanita Patton on Aug. 24, 1935, in St. Marys. She survives. Survivors also include two sons, Walter Foresman, Topeka, and Ralph E. Foresman, Mesa, Ariz.; a daughter, Sheila D. Walsh, Whitehouse Station, N.J.; a brother, LeRoy Foresman, Kansas City, Kan.; a sister, Audria North, Topeka; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Foresman will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a prayer service at 7 p.m. will be followed by a rosary. The family suggests memorials to the Ralph E. Foresman Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. Ralph E. Foresman Ralph Edward Foresman, 89, St. Marys, died at the Rossville Valley Manor Wednesday, January 3, 2001. He was born December 10, 1911, in Belvue, the son of William and Hattie Ault Foresman. He grew up in the Belvue community, where he farmed for many years, and had lived in the St. Marys community since 1974. He worked for the St. Mary’s College for about eight years. Mr. Foresman was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, and a life member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1370 in Wamego. On August 24, 1935, he was married to Juanita Patton in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Walter Foresman, Topeka, and Ralph E. Foresman, Mesa, AZ; a daughter, Sheila D. Walsh, Whitehouse Station, NJ; a brother, LeRoy Foresman, Kansas City, KS; a sister, Audria North, Topeka; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He will lie in state after 3 p.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m., followed by the recitation of the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial is at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ralph E. Foresman Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. | |
| 5624 |  | Obituary- Foresman, Walter Walter "Nawgishek" E. Foresman Walter "Nawgishek" E. Foresman, 84, of Topeka, passed away on April 27, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1936 to Ralph and Juanita (Patton) Foresman in Rossville, Kansas. Walter graduated from Wamego High School in 1954 and went straight to work. Over the course of his life he had many jobs but he enjoyed working at Roberson Lumber as a Salesman, where he later retired. On June 20, 1986, Walter married Delilia Dutt in Topeka. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden, Kansas. Walter was a member of the Citizen Pottawatomie Nation of Shawnee, Oklahoma and also the Knights of Columbus Council number 7426 for 35 years, where he served as a Knight of the 3rd Degree. He was an avid antique shopper with his wife. He loved to hunt and fish, and was a great outdoorsman. Walter also enjoyed to go mushroom hunting. He was so excited about the upcoming mushroom season. Walter loved to collect John Deere Tractors. He loved to spend time with his family and spoiling everyone, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Walter is survived by loving Wife, Delilia; Children, Mike (Sharon) Foresman, DeAnna (Herb) Lambert, Linda (Willie) Erikson, William Foresman, Jeffery (Karen) Fortenberry; Brother, Gene (Janet) Foresman and Sister, Sheila (Ken) Walsh; 13 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his Son, Robert Foresman; both of his parents; two daughter-in-laws, Pamela Foresman and Marvalie Foresman. Rosary was prayed at 3:00 pm at Parker Price Funeral Home on Sunday, May 2, 2021 followed by a visitation where the family will greet friends until 5:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, May 3, 2021 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden, Kansas at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorials contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care or to St. Aloysius Catholic Church and sent in the care of Parker Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Topeka, KS 66608. | |
| 5625 |  | Obituary- Fortney, LaVenia Topekan Dies In Car Crash Near Mayetta STATE ROAD DEATHS Topeka Kansas To date In 1967 12 594 To date In 1966 8 676 Total In 1966 8 728 Mrs. LaVenia Fortney, 49, 1709 N. Tyler, was killed early Thursday morning in a one-car accident about three miles southeast of Mayetta on a county road, the Highway Patrol reported. Two other persons were injured. The patrol said the driver, Johnny L. Masquat, Mrs. Fortney’s son, lost control of his car and it struck a bridge railing. Masquat, 23, and another passenger, P. S. Rice, 65, Delia, were taken to Holton Hospital with minor injuries. Mrs. Fortney was born Jan. 2, 1918, in Powhattan. Topekan 10 Years She had lived in Topeka for 10 years and had been a nurse at a nursing home here and a housekeeper at Ramada Inn. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Aletha Jean Hale, of the home; a son, Johnny Lee Masquat, of the home; three sis¬ters, Mrs. Hildreth Crith, 970 Long, Mrs. Mary Jesseppe, Whiting, Mrs. Arlene Wahwahsuck, Horton; two brothers, Edward Ship Shee and Patrick Ship Shee, both of Omaha, and three grandchildren. Kenakuk Church services will be Saturday evening in the Mary Jesseppe home, Whiting. Burial will be Sunday in the Green Family Cemetery west of Horton. | |
| 5626 |  | Obituary- Foster, Cheryl Cheryl Joyce Foster Cheryl Joyce Foster, 65, Hoyt, passed away Fri., Mar. 15, 2013. Cheryl was born Oct. 7, 1947, in Topeka, the daughter of William Smith, Sr. and Julia Maus Smith. She graduated from Harveyville High School in 1965 and attended Clark’s School of Business. Cheryl worked for the State of Kansas from 1974 until she retired in Dec. of 2012. On Aug. 19, 1995, Cheryl and Robert E. Foster were united in marriage and they renewed their vows on Wed., Mar. 13th. Cheryl was a good mother, an excellent wife and was dearly loved. Survivors include her husband, Robert of the home; children, Lisa Arndt (Leon), Topeka, Terry Watson (Kurtis Wilkerson), KCMO, and Robin Evans, Topeka; grandchildren, Kayleigh, Sean and Blake Arndt; her father, Bill Smith; siblings, Jeannine Dodds (Dewey), Rossville, Sam Smith (Cindy), Harveyville, and Janet Sommer (Rod), Salina; and nieces and nephews. Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Mon. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka KS 66614. Funeral service will be Tues. at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Auburn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 5627 |  | Obituary- Foster, Frederick Fred Foster Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Catholic Church for Frederick W. “Fred” Foster, 27, 5529 W. 13th, who died shortly after arrival at a Topeka hospital late Saturday. Jackson County authorities said he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest in an accident following a hunting jaunt with two friends in a rural area about three miles north of Delia. The three men had been hunting and Foster was shot when a weapon discharged as it was being placed in a gun rack inside a pickup truck. Fred Foster was born Dec. 10, 1949, in Topeka and spent his early life in the Salina community. He returned to Topeka about three years ago. He was assistant manager of the service department at the Loll McKernan Lincoln-Mercury agency. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He was married to the former Susan Hulett. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Cassie Foster, Marceline, Mo.; a son, Charles Anthony Foster, Marceline, Mo.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.Q. Foster, Salina; and two sisters, Mrs. Susan Holgerson, Colorado City, Colo., and Mrs. Denise Lovett, Salina. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home. | |
| 5628 |  | Obituary- Foster, Frederick J. FREDERICK J. FOSTER Frederick J. “Fred” Foster, 67, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home in Delia. He was born August 12, 1950 at Topeka the son of Joseph F. and M. Ellen Dale Foster. Fred grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Fred had worked for Topeka Metal Specialties for many years. He was a member of the Catholic faith. Fred was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On June 12, 1981 he was united in marriage to Vickie Diehl at Rossville. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, Luke (Jodi) Foster, Topeka, Matthew (Misty) Foster, Fairview, TX; Jennifer (Blaine) Hensley, Rossville, Scott (Isabelle) Zlatnik, Cache, OK; Julie (Gary) Spring, Rossville, Sheila (Bobby) Coons, Melissa (Kelly) Smith all of Topeka; brothers, Robert Foster, Topeka, David Foster, Rossville and Charlie Foster, Delia; a sister, Teresa Foster, Topeka; 17 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. Private inurnment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Fred’s name and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5629 |  | Obituary- Foster, Joseph Joseph F. ‘Pat’ Foster ROSSVILLE - Joseph F. “Pat” Foster, 71, Route 1 Rossville, died Thursday at a Topeka hospital where he had been admitted Nov. 3. He was born March 10, 1907, in Topeka, and had lived in Topeka until 1958, when he moved to Rossville. He had farmed several years, and in 1951 started working for Henry Manufacturing Co., later Allis-Chalmers, retiring in 1972 as a quality control inspector. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. He was married to the former Ellen Dale Aug. 8, 1934, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include four sons. Robert Foster, 828 S.W. Patton Road, Charles E. Foster, Route 1, Delia, David J. Foster, Rossville, and Fred J. Foster, Delia; one daughter, Teresa E. Foster, 1906 W. 20th, Topeka two sisters, Mrs. Inez Heise, 515 Horne, Topeka, and Mrs. Marie Watson, Independence, and 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5630 |  | Obituary- Foster, Luther 1 LUTHER FOSTER Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Luther Foster, 91, Topeka, who died Tuesday, November 6, 1979, at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 23, 1888, in Holt County, Mo., the son of Andrew J. and Hetty Willey Foster. Mr. Foster owned and operated produce stations at Paxico and Rossville until retiring in 1953. He was master of Hesperian Lodge No. Ill, AF&AM, Rossville in 1947, and was a member of Rossville Christian Church. He was married to Ruth Thomas July 4, 1914, at Savannah, Mo. She died July 7, 1933. Survivors include two sons, Donald Foster, Little Rock, Ark., and Richard Foster, Paola; a daughter, Mrs. Arnold Christiason, Topeka; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 22 stepgreat-grandchildren, and four stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery near Paxico. | |
| 5631 |  | Obituary- Foster, Luther 2 Luther Foster Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Luther Foster, 91, 2701 Wisconsin, who died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 23, 1888, in Holt County, Mo., the son of Andrew J. and Betty Willey Foster. Mr. Foster owned and operated produce stations at Paxico and Rossville until retiring in 1953. He was past master of Hesperian Lodge No. Ill, AF&AM, Rossville, in 1947, and was a member of Rossville Christian Church. He was married to Ruth Thomas July 4, 1914, at Savannah, Mo. She died July 7, 1933. Survivors include two sons, Donald Foster, Little Rock, Ark., and Richard Foster, Paola; a daughter, Mrs. Arnold Christiason, 2701 Wisconsin; six grand-children; nine great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 22 stepgreat-grandchildren and four stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery near Paxico. | |
| 5632 |  | Obituary- Foster, M. Ellen 1 Foster M. Ellen Foster, 83, Rossville, died Thursday, April 4, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Foster and her husband farmed south of Topeka. She also had worked for Luce Clipping in Topeka and later for the Drug Store and then the Liquor Store at Rossville. She was born Sept. 18, 1912, at Topeka, the daughter of Charles Henry and Catherine Ellen Biringham Dale. She had lived at Rossville since 1959. Mrs. Foster was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville and the altar society at the church. She was a former member of the Rossville and Sunnyside Home Demonstration Units. She also was past president of the Rossville Literary Club. She married Joseph Freeman Foster on Aug. 8, 1934, at Topeka. He died Nov. 23, 1978. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Foster, Overbrook; four sons, Robert Foster, Topeka, David Foster, Rossville, and Charles Foster and Fred Foster, both of Delia; one brother, John Dale, Topeka; two sisters, Catherine Sommers and Char¬lotte Noland, both of Topeka; 11 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; five great-grandsons; and a stepgreat-grandchild. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. Burial was at Rossville Cemetery. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund or to the Rossville Library and sent in care Of the funeral home. M. Ellen Foster ROSSVILLE - M. Ellen Foster, 83, Rossville, died Thursday, April 4, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Foster and her husband farmed south of Topeka. She also had worked for Luce Clipping in Topeka and later for the Drug Store and then the Liquor Store at Rossville. She was born Sept. 18, 1912, at Topeka, the daughter of Charles Henry and Catherine Ellen Biringham Dale. She had lived at Rossville since 1959. Mrs. Foster was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville and the altar society at the church. She was a former member of the Rossville and Sunnyside Home Demonstration Units. She also was past president of the Rossville Literary Club. She married Joseph Freeman Foster on Aug. 8, 1934, at Topeka. He died Nov. 23, 1978. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Foster, Overbrook; four sons, Robert Foster, Topeka, David Foster, Rossville, and Charles Foster and Fred Foster, both of Delia; a brother, John Dale, Topeka; two sisters, Catherine Sommers and Charlotte Noland, both of Topeka; 11 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; five great-grand¬sons; and a stepgreat-grandchild. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Foster will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund or to the Rossville Library and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5633 |  | Obituary- Foster, M. Ellen 2 M. Ellen Foster M. Ellen Foster, 83, Rossville, died Thursday, April 4, 1996, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was born September 18, 1912, in Topeka, the daughter of Charles Henry and Catherine Ellen Biringham Dale. She had lived in the Rossville community since 1959. She grew up in Topeka, and was graduated from Topeka Catholic High School. She and her husband farmed south of Topeka and moved to Rossville in 1959. She had worked for Luce Clipping in Topeka, and later for the drug store and then the liquor store, both in Rossville. She was a member of St Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Altar Society at the church. She was a past member of the Rossville and Sunnyside HDU. She was a member of the Rossville Literary and Music Circle, and was a past president. She was a member of the Rossville Senior Citizens and had served as a board member. On August 8, 1934, she was married to Joseph Freeman Foster at the Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka. He died November 23, 1978. Surviving her are a daughter, Teresa Foster, Overbrook; four sons, Robert Foster, Topeka, David Foster, Rossville, Charles Foster and Fred Foster, both of Delia; a brother, John Dale, Topeka; two sisters, Catherine Sommers and Charlotte Noland, both of Topeka, 11 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; five great-grandsons; and one stepgreat-grandchiid. A rosary was recited at 7:00 Sunday evening at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:00 Monday morning at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville; interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund, or to the Rossville Community Library and sent in care of the Funeral Home. | |
| 5634 |  | Obituary- Foster, M. Ellen 3 In Loving Memory Of M. Ellen Foster Born September 18, 1912 Died April 4, 1996 Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday April 8, 1996 St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Rossville, Kansas Celebrants Fr. Carl Dekat Fr. John Erickson Music By June Burgett Helen Lytle Casket Bearers Mathew Foster Philip Foster Andrew Foster Luke Foster Adam Foster Alan Foster Interment Rossville Cemetery Rossville, Kansas Arrangements By Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home St. Marys, Kansas | |
| 5635 |  | Obituary- Foster, M. Ellen 4 In Loving Memory Of M. Ellen Foster Born: Sept. 18, 1912 Died: April 4, 1996 | |
| 5636 |  | Obituary- Foster, Mary Mary Ann Nordstrom Foster Mary Foster, 63, Topeka, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 at Midland Hospice after battling cancer for over eight years. She was born August 8, 1950, the daughter of Carl and Virginia Nordstrom. She is survived by her father Carl; her sons, Luke (Jodi) Foster of Topeka and Matthew (Misti) Foster of Frisco, Texas; her twin brother Mark (Dona) Nordstrom and sister Carla (Randy) Hearrell of Topeka. Grandchildren include Bayli McDaniel, Jayden, Kellyn, Olivia and Sophia Foster. She was preceded in death by her mother. Mary graduated from Topeka High School in 1968 and attended Washburn University. She married Fred Foster in 1969. They were divorced. She was an independent person with a big heart and kind spirit who did things her way. As a young woman, she was an award-winning horseback rider performing in rodeos and horse shows, city girls’ tennis champion, and a promising softball player. She loved horses, cars (a ’65 Mustang and a Bandit edition Trans Am were her favorites), music of all kinds, history, and everything about Topeka High School, but most of all she loved her family. She met regularly with her large group of high school classmates who jokingly called themselves the "Divas". She spent countless hours compiling her family’s genealogy and was justifiably proud of her work. She inspired those who knew of her courageous battle with three different kinds of cancer while continuing to work a physically demanding job. The family is thankful for the support given her by her friends the "Divas", and her daughter-in-law, Jodi, whose care and training as a nurse enhanced her quality of life during her last few months. Mary’s wishes were to be cremated. A visitation in celebration of her life will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Mount Hope Chapel, 4700 SW 17th. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com | |
| 5637 |  | Obituary- Fouts, Justin Fouts Justin G. Fouts, 86, Westmoreland, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Wamego City Hospital. He was born July 22, 1929, in Bigelow, the son of Smith L. and Rebecca L. Coffey Fouts. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1947. Mr. Fouts had lived in the Topeka Dover area for several years and later moved to the Westmoreland/Onaga area, where he owned and farmed his own ranch. He volunteered with a number of youth organizations and supported FFA, 4-H and Boy Scouts, serving as a scout leader. He was a former member of Lane Chapel in Topeka. He married Willa Geraldine Vance on Oct. 4, 1958, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Bruce Fouts and wife Roberta, Westmoreland; a daughter, Kimberly Wright and husband Chad, Westmoreland; two sisters, Theodosia Douglas, Topeka, and Rebecca Barber, Shawnee Mission; and two grandchildren, Wyatt and Hannah Fouts. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Marion Boydston, Elizabeth Tolliver, Constance Holliday, Smithena Thomas and Patricia Fouts-Lee; two brothers, Glenn Fouts and Lewis Fouts; and a grandson, Levi Fouts. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Buck’s Grove Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rock Creek FFA, Onaga Community Hospital or American Heart Association, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. | |
| 5638 |  | Obituary- Fouts, Smith SMITH L. FOUTS Smith Lincoln Fouts, 65, a farmer and stockman in the Silver Lake area since March 1945, died Sunday at his home on route 2 at Silver Lake. He was born at Frankfort and was a trustee and honorary steward of Lane Chapel, CMM church. Mr. Fouts leaves his wife, Mrs. Rebecca L. Fouts of the home; three sons, Lewis Fouts and Justin Fouts, both of the home and Glenn Fouts of Kansas City; seven daughters, Mrs. Theodosia Douglas and Miss Smithena Fouts, both of 1213 Buchanan, Topeka, Miss Patricia Fouts and Miss Rebecca Fouts, both of 1112 Clay, Topeka, and Miss Marian Fouts, Mrs. Constance Holiday and Mrs. Elizabeth Luxury all of Kansas City; a brother, Jay Fouts of LaJolla, Calif.; two sisters Miss Maude Fouts of LaJolla and Mrs. Anna Byron of Omaha; nine grandchildren, a niece and four nephews. | |
| 5639 |  | Obituary- Fowler, J.C. ACCIDENTAL SHOT KILLS WILLARD FARMER J.C. Fowler, 60, farmer living on the Jackman place southwest of Willard, accidently shot and killed himself about 3 o’clock Monday afternoon, while out hunting on his farm. Fowler was crossing a field and started to crawl thru a fence with a twelve gauge shotgun. The gun discharged and struck Fowler just below the heart. He died instantly. His son, Jay Fowler, was in Topeka making arrangements for a sale; so he and his father could return to Missouri. Paul Rogers, with a load of feed, was near the scene when the accident happened and notified the coroner and sheriff at Alma. It was near 6 o’clock that evening before the latter arrived and permitted the body to be removed. It was taken to the Shellabarger chapel at Topeka. | |
| 5640 |  | Obituary- Fox, Amy 1 Amy M. Fox SILVER LAKE — Amy M. Fox, 26, Silver Lake, died Sunday, July 28, 1996, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Valley Falls. Mrs. Fox was an office assistant in the Kansas Department of Human Resources. She was born Feb. 16, 1970, at Topeka, the daughter of Ralph and Judy McCollough Lundin. She grew up in the Delia Community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1988. She attended Kansas State University. Mrs. Fox was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, the Prairie Band Pottawatomie Nations, Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority at KSU and the Jimmmie Lillard Post. No. 31 of the American Auxiliary at Rossville She married Kevin Fox on June 6, 1992, at St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors include her parents, Ralph and Judy Lundin, St. Marys; one brother, Steve Lundin, Rossville; and one grandmother, June McCollough, Rossville. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Fox will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5641 |  | Obituary- Fox, Amy 2 Fox Amy M. Fox, 26, Silver Lake, died Sunday, July 28, 1996, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Valley Falls. Mrs. Fox was an office assistant in the Kansas Department of Human Resources. She was born Feb. 16, 1970, at Topeka, the daughter of Ralph and Judy McCollough Lundin. She grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1988. She graduated in 1992 from Kansas State University with a degree in sociology. Mrs. Fox as a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nations, Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority at KSU, and the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Auxiliary at Rossville. She was a volunteer at Let’s Help, Topeka. She married Kevin Fox on June 2, 1992, at St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors include her parents, Ralph and Judy Lundin, St. Marys; one brother, Steve Lundin, Rossville; and one grandmother, June McCollough, Rossville. Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library and sent in care of the funeral home. WRECK KILLS SILVER LAKE WOMAN – a 26-year-old Silver Lake woman died Sunday from injuries suffered in a 2-vehicle accident Sunday evening on K-4 highway two miles south of Valley Falls in Jefferson County, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. Amy Fox was the passenger in the back seat of a vehicle traveling west on K-4 when an eastbound vehicle attempting to make a left turn struck the car on its left side, the patrol said. Fox wasn’t wearing a seat belt. The driver of Fox’s car, Kevin Fox and two passengers, Larry Marshall and Christie Marshall, all of Silver Lake, refused treatment, the patrol said. Amy Fox was taken to Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center by Medevac MidAmerica ambulance, where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the other vehicle, Opal Murray, Valley Falls, wasn’t injured, the highway patrol said. | |
| 5642 |  | Obituary- Fox, Amy 3 Amy M. Fox Amy M. Fox, 26, Silver Lake, died Sunday, July 28, 1996, at a Topeka hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident near Valley Falls. She was in the second trimester of a pregnancy and her baby did not survive. She was born February 16, 1970, in Topeka, the daughter of Ralph and Judy McCollough Lundin. She grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1988. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology in 1992 from Kansas State University where she was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. She worked for the State of Kansas as an office assistant in the State Department of Human Resources. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys; a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nations; and the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary at Rossville. She was active in step aerobics at the Community Center in Silver Lake. She was married to Kevin Fox on June 6, 1992, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors are her parents, Ralph and Judy Lundin, St. Marys; one brother, Steve Lundin, Rossville; and her grandmother, June McCollough, Rossville. She will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, P.O. Box 618, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 5643 |  | Obituary- Frampton, Elizabeth Elizabeth Bell Frampton Mrs. Elizabeth Bell Frampton, 68, Rossville, died Friday, November 23, 1979, at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 14, 1911, in Kentucky, and lived in Rossville 36 years. She was married to Paul Jean Frampton. He died in 1956. Survivors include two sons, Edward Frampton, Northland Manor, Topeka, and Kenneth Frampton, Wichita; and two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Hodges, Topeka, and Mrs. Jeanette Hall, Salem, Ore. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5644 |  | Obituary- Franklin, Benjamin Died, at his residence, five miles North of Rossville, Thursday, April 16th, 1891, aged 74 years, Benjamin Franklin. Funeral services were observed at the Twin Rose church at 2 o'clock P.M. to-day (Friday.) He was a member of the United Brethren church, one of our early settlers, and stood high in the estimation of his fellow men. He will be much missed by a fond family and by a numerous circle of friends and neighbors. [From the Rossville Times, April 17, 1891] | |
| 5645 |  | Obituary- Franklin, Frederitk Frederitk K. Franklin, was born at Kentland, Ind., February 15, 1854, and passed way, Friday August 10, at his home at Gueda Springs, Kansas., after a short illness of three weeks following an operation, at the age of 69 years. He came to Kansas, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin when only three years old and settled near Holton, where he lived until about 13 years old. They moved then to a farm north of Rossville where he grew to manhood. He was married to Miss Maria James, on August 13, 1878, at Rossville. To this union was born eight children, four of whom died in infancy. Mr. Franklin and family moved to Gueda Springs about ten years ago and have resided there on a farm until the time of his death. He was a member and trustee of the Methodist church of that place. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Lena Gentry, Winfield, Kan., three sons, Lester, of Rosedale, Okla., Bert and Fred of Gueda Springs; two brothers, Joe Franklin of Topeka, and Wm. Franklin of Emmett, Kans.; two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Howerton of Rossville, and Mrs. Mary Lasswell, of Topeka; and eleven grand-children. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev., G. D. Albin. Interment in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 5646 |  | Obituary- Franklin, Lucy Mrs. Lucy Virginia Franklin, 88, early Kansas settler, died Monday at her home 1315 Garfield, Topeka. Born June 22, 1856, in Montoursville, Pa., she came to Kansas when two years old with her parents, who settled in Rising Sun. After her marriage October 1, 1890, to Joseph M, Franklin, she made her home near Rossville until 1921, when she and her husband moved to Topeka, and had lived there since. Mrs. Franklin was a member of the Central Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Myrnah McEntire, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Monita Cox, Cedarvale, Kan., and Miss Miriam Franklin, of the home; one son Charles Benjamin Franklin, Topeka; two brothers, John W. Kunkel, Shawnee, Okla., and Gayl M. Kunkel, Perry, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 o’clock in the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. | |
| 5647 |  | Obituary- Franklin, Maria MRS. MARIA FRANKLIN Mrs. Maria Franklin, 85, formerly a resident of Rossville Township, died Sunday in Plainview, Texas. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lenna Gentry, Plainview, Texas; two sons, Lester and Frederick Franklin, both of Rosedale, Okla., a brother, C. E. James, of Rossville and a sister, Mrs. Mattie Bragg, of Gueda Springs, Kans. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11:00 o’clock at Rossville Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Gene Kramer, pastor of the Euclid Methodist Church, Topeka. Music was furnished by Mrs. Leo Berry, Mrs. William Hesse, Mrs. Virgil Sigler and Mrs. Peter Navarre. | |
| 5648 |  | Obituary- Franklin, Miriam 1 Miriam A. Franklin Miriam A. Franklin, 97, Topeka, died Tuesday, July 21, 1992, at a Topeka retirement center. Miss Franklin taught one year in an elementary school in South Dakota. She later taught 17 years in Grove City College, Grove City, Pa.., then at Washburn University six years. She taught three years at the College of Guam on the Island of Guam before she retired and returned to Topeka. She wrote Rehearsal, a college textbook published by Prentice-Hall, Inc., that now is in its sixth edition. She was born October 3, 1894, on a small farm near Rossville, the daughter of Joseph and Lucy Kunkel Franklin. She attended a rural elementary school through the eighth grade, then Baker Academy at Baldwin for four years. She at¬tended Baker University three years, then Washburn College in Topeka, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She attended Columbia University in New York City one year, then attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., where she earned a Master of Arts degree. Miss Franklin was a member of the Central Congregational Church and, at different times, taught first and third grade Sunday school classes there. She also had worked in the Women’s Fellowship and was chairman of the Outreach committee at the church. Survivors include three nephews and five nieces Services were Friday afternoon in Central Congregational Church. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to World Neighbors, a self-help international program, 5116 N. Portland, Oklahoma City, 73112. | |
| 5649 |  | Obituary- Franklin, Miriam 2 Miriam A. Franklin Miriam A. Franklin, 97, Topeka, died Tuesday, July 21, 1992, at a Topeka retirement center. Miss Franklin taught one year in an elementary school in South Dakota. She later taught 17 years in Grove City College, Grove City, Pa., then at Washburn University six years. She taught three years in the College of Guam on the Island of Guam before she retired and returned to Topeka. She wrote Rehearsal, a college textbook published by Prentice-Hall, Inc., that now is in its sixth edition. She was born Oct. 3, 1894, on a small farm near Rossville, the daughter of Joseph and Lucy Kunkel Franklin. She attended a rural elementary school through the eighth grade, then Baker Academy at Baldwin for four years. She attended Baker University three years, then Washburn College in Topeka, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She attended Columbia University in New York City one year, then attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., where she earned a Master of Arts degree. Miss Franklin was a member of Central Congregational Church and at different times taught first and third grade Sunday school classes there. She also had worked in the Women’s Fellowship and was chairman of the Outreach Committee at the church. Survivors include three nephews and five nieces. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Central Congregational Church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to World Neighbors, a self-help international program, 5116 N. Portland, Oklahoma City, 73112. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5650 |  | Obituary- Franklin, Paul Paul R. Franklin Paul R. Franklin 68, a resident of Emmet [sic Emmett] his entire life, died Saturday March 4, of a heart ailment. Franklin had been an insurance agent, notary public, and member of the Emmett city council. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Bessie Franklin, of the home; two sons, Jesse Franklin of Emmett, and Jaul [sic Paul] Lee Franklin of Los Angeles, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. John Maus, Mrs. Wilbur Harrison and Mrs. Frank Harrison, all of Silver Lake, and Mrs. John Lawman and Mrs. Jack Frost of Los Angeles. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Emmett Methodist Church with burial in St. Clere Cemetery. |
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