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| 5701 |  | Obituary- Fulton, Donna 1 Donna L. Fulton TOPEKA- Donna Lee Fulton, 93, of Topeka, KS passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Aldersgate Village. She was born October 18, 1921 in Holton, KS the daughter of Elmer E. and Agnes Edith (Post) Baldwin. Survivors include a sister, Joann Dugan (Charles) of Delia, KS. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Grace Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton 66436. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 5702 |  | Obituary- Fulton, Donna 2 Donna L. Fulton (October 18, 1921 – June 25, 2015) Donna Lee Fulton, 93, of Topeka, KS passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Aldersgate Village. She was born October 18, 1921 in Holton, KS the daughter of Elmer E. and Agnes Edith (Post) Baldwin. Donna attended schools in Holton, KS. She had lived in Topeka for several years and had previously lived in San Jose, CA for many years and also Colorado. Donna was a Reserve Officer of San Jose Police Department and she also was a Matron that monitored high school activities in San Jose. She married Leo Fulton, they later divorced on January 23, 1960. Survivors include a sister, Joann Dugan (Charles) of Delia, KS and several nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Dorothy Braziel, Marjorie Spiker and Audrey Scheidegger and a brother, George Baldwin. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Holton Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Donna will lie in state beginning Friday afternoon at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials are suggested to Grace Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton 66436. | |
| 5703 |  | Obituary- Fulton, Iris Iris Mae (Ashlock) Fulton, 80, Rossville, Ks. passed away Jan. 3, 2021. Born July 2, 1940 at Athabasca, Alberta, Canada. The daughter of Isaac Ashlock and Ora Mae Keeling Ashlock . Resided in Rossville over40 years. Worked at St. Joseph Hospital and Hobby Lobby. Married to Timothy A. Fulton on June 5 1964. 3 children, Paula Fulton, Topeka. Carla Fulton, Little Elm, Tx. and Robert of Topeka. 2 grandsons, Chris, Irving, Tx. and Andrew of Rossville. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. | |
| 5704 |  | Obituary- Fulton, James Jim Fulton Onaga- Jim Fulton, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 19,2017 at the Onaga Health and Rehab Center. He was born July 6, 1935 at Dwight, Kansas the son of Cecil James and Josephine Hammond Fulton. He was raised in the Dwight and Council Grove communities. Jim graduated from Dwight High School in 1953 and attended Emporia State University where he played football. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Butzbach Germany from 1958-1960. He loved spending time with family and friends. Jim enjoyed all sports and was an avid Royals, Chiefs and K-State fan. He enjoyed gardening and especially growing tomatoes. Jim enjoyed playing cards with friends and co-workers. Jim was a hard worker and took pride in his work as a logger and later at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka as an earth mover tire builder until his retirement. He had lived in Rossville, Silver Lake and Topeka. Jim had been a member of Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post No. 31 at Rossville and Post No. 400 in Topeka. He married Jeanine Penny in 1962 at Elks Pointe, SD, they later divorced. He married Barbara Huske Miller on September 24,1987 at Miami, OK. She preceded him in death on July 11,2000. Jim was also preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Elinor Morgan, Rita Heller, Frank Fulton, Joan Hoyle, Marilyn Engstrom, Carolyn Fulton and Clyde Fulton. Survivors include his children, Lori (Tim) Boswell, Onaga, KS., Gina (Steve) Statzel, Ft. Worth, TX, and Mike (Kristen) Fulton, Omaha, NE; step-children, Tony Miller, Glendale, AZ, Todd (Kelly) Miller. Surprise, AZ. and Troy (Laura) Miller, Peoria, AZ; his sister, Hazel Cox, Eureka Springs, AR; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jim Fulton Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5705 |  | Obituary- Fulton, Joseph Warren Fulton, a son of Col. Fulton, for whom the old G.A.R. camp of Rossville was named, died Tuesday at the home of his son, Dell Fulton, at Wichita. Mr. Fulton is known to many of the oldtimers in this vicinity and also by the many old Westmoreland people living here. The body will be brought to Manhattan for burial. [From the Rossville Reporter, Thursday, August 19, 1915] | |
| 5706 |  | Obituary- Fulton, Ruby Ruby M. Fulton Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Parker Mortuary for Mrs. Ruby Margaret Fulton, 58, 1028 N. Madison, who died Tuesday night in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Jan. 28. She had cancer. She was born Dec. 29, 1914, at Rossville where she spent her early life. She lived in the Holton and Hoyt communities before she moved to Topeka in 1953. She was a food aide at Quincy Elementary School the past two years. She attended Bethel Baptist Church. Her husband, Earl Fulton, died Oct. 7, 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Donna Anguish, 3217 Minnesota, and Mrs. Margaret Shrimplin, 734 Arter; a son, Francis Fulton, 114 N.E. 43rd; a sister, Mrs. Nadine McMillan, 2411 E. 21st; six brothers, Harold Reser, Route 2. Berryton, Milford Reser, Silver Lake, Ben Reser, Lyndon, Robert Reser, 4120 S.E. Tecumseh Road, Don Reser, Overbrook, and Randall Reser, 214 E. Laurent; and 11 grandchildren. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. | |
| 5707 |  | Obituary- Fultz, Robert Dies Following Fall Topeka, July 6 (AP)- Robert Paul Fultz, 19, Altamont, died in a Topeka hospital yesterday of injuries suffered in a 50-foot fall from a Kansas river bridge project at Willard where he was employed. | |
| 5708 |  | Obituary- Fund, Linda Linda Gay McKinney Fund Linda Gay McKinney Fund, 70, of Delia, Kansas passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home with her husband by her side after a two year battle with cancer. She was born September 19, 1945, the daughter of Gentry E. and Jeanne Paramore McKinney in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Morningside High School in 1963 in Inglewood, California and Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, California in 1967. After teaching a year, she moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1968.Gay was united in marriage to Arlie G. Fund on June 3,1972. They shared nearly 44 years of marriage living briefly in Topeka, and 7 years in Auburn, Kansas before moving to a farm near Delia, Kansas in 1982. She taught school at Delia Grade School, Rossville Grade School and Rossville High Schools mostly in Rossville Special Services. She loved her job and gave her all for her students. She loved her husband, farm home, her children and grandchildren. Her passion was crafts of all kinds but mostly of canning berries, fruits and vegetables. Her pantry was loaded with various jams and jellies. She was an avid photographer for years and had a business of doing weddings and various events. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband Arlie of Delia, three sons: Jeremy (Janette) of Delia, Gentry of Burlingame. Kansas, and Jeffrey (Kim) of Delia; 8 grandchildren: Bailey, Brady, Raygan, Rhys, Lauren, Cassie, Nate and Gabe; one sister, Virginia Sue Ridgway of Linton, Indiana, her step-sister, Pamela Bristol, Pebble Beach, California and step-brother. Dean McKinney of Portland, Oregon. A celebration of her life was held on April 23,2016 at Circleville Christian Church, Circleville, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice of Topeka, 2231 SW Wanamaker Rd. Suite 202, Topeka, Kansas 66614 | |
| 5709 |  | Obituary- Fundis, Dan Dan Fundis BERRYTON — Dan E. Fundis, 64, Iola, formerly of Berryton, died Saturday, May 10,2003, at a Rossville care center. He was born April 12, 1939, in Aliceville in Coffey County, to Wesley and Hazel Gwinn Fundis, and graduated from LeRoy High School in LeRoy in 1957. He moved to the Topeka area in 1958. He was employed as a mechanic at the DuPont and Flexel plants for 36 years before he retired in 1993. He moved to Iola in 1996. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Iola. He married Sharon Storrer on June 5, 1959, in LeRoy. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Douglas Fundis, Berryton, and Galen Fundis, Conway, Ark.; a daughter, Cindy Smith, Leawood: his mother, Hazel Fundis, Iola: a brother, Edward Fundis, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Merridith Kimberlin, Chanute, and Roxie Rochat, Austin, Texas; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Berryton. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Berryton. Mr. Fundis will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Highland Chapel Funeral Home in Topeka, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 118 W. Jackson, Iola, 66749; the building fund at the United Methodist Church, 7010 Berryton Road, Berryton, 66409; or the organization of the donor’s choice. | |
| 5710 |  | Obituary- Gabbey, Albert Findagrave.com Information Union Hotel, Rossville, Kansas In 1871, on the comer of Pearl and Perry streets, A.C. Sherman constructed the first hotel in Rossville. M.V. Lee operated the hotel until June 1877 when he sold it to Mr. O. Woods, who sold it in 1878 to S.B. Maxwell, who then renovated the hotel. The hotel became known as the Maxwell House. A.W. Gabbey, son of Dr. Gabbey, purchased the hotel and renamed It The Rossville Hotel, operating it until Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vorhies took ownership of the Union Hotel in 1898. They continued running the business until it burned on February 14, 1901. The following information about the parents of Albert Gabbey was obtained from the Kansas Historical Society. Robert S. Gabbey was born May 4, 1833, his father died in 1838 and his mother in 1842. After his parent's deaths, Gabbey lived with an uncle in Cannonsburg (Michigan). On September 27, 1848, he studied under a private tutor and in September 1850 Gabbey entered Jefferson College to study medicine. Gabbey studied under several doctors in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and graduated in March 1855. He married Anne Welton on October 5, 1854. Gabbey started practicing medicine in Terre Haute, Indiana in April, 1855. Later he practiced medicine in several states including Illinois, Missouri, and Georgia. In 1857 Gabbey President Buchanan was appointed physician to the Pottawatomie Indians near Rossville, Kansas. After serving seven years with the Pottawatomie, he took his family to Montana via covered wagon, in search of gold. While in Montana he became a star route mail contractor and established the one of the first stage lines in the territory. Two years later, he returned to Kansas and purchased a farm east of Rossville. Gabbey was the first justice of the peace in Rossville township and served four terms. He was twice appointed postmaster. He was an inventor and patented several pieces of agricultural equipment and an airship. Robert S. Gabbey died January 25, 1900 and Anne Welton Gabbey died January 8, 1901. | |
| 5711 |  | Obituary- Gabbey, Anne Mrs. R.S. Gabbey Passes Away. A few minutes after 5 o'clock on Tuesday morning, January 8, 1901, Mrs. R.S. Gabbey breathed her last. Three weeks before her death the unfortunate lady suffered a severe stroke of paralysis from which she rallied within a few days and then suddenly became worse, lingering in the semi-comatose condition until her spirit fled. The funeral was held from the family residence at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon and the services were under the direction of Rev. J.G. Maver, whose intimate friendship with the deceased lady and her family dates back nearly a quarter of a century. Mr. Maver's long and thorough acquaintance enabled him to pay a loving tribute to the memory of the sweet Christian woman and his tender eulogy touched every heart present. Members of the Presbyterian choir rendered a number of very beautiful hymns -- favorite melodies of their lamented sister -- and scores of family friends passed through the little parlor to obtain a final view of the loved face resting in the flower-laden casket. Mrs. Alice McCabe of Denver, Mr. Frank Gabbey and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Gutshall of Pueblo, Col., Mrs. J. Owens and Mr. Albert W. Gabbey were present at the final parting with their mother. Their keen affliction is shared by nearly every member of this community, where the deceased lady so long resided and where her lovely attributes of mind and character were so well known. Mrs. Gabbey survived her husband, the late Dr. R.S. Gabbey, a little less than one year. She was 64 years of age. She was closely identified with the growth of this part of Kansas, and the News expects in its next issue to present an obituary notice embodying much of historic interest to the rapidly diminishing ranks of early day pioneers. [From The Rossville News, Friday, January 11, 1901] | |
| 5712 |  | Obituary- Gabbey, Annie Findagrave.com information. | |
| 5713 |  | Obituary- Gabbey, Eugene 1 FRANK GABBEY DEAD Word came to Rossville today of the death last Monday of Frank Gabbey, at Pueblo, Colo. No details were learned as we go to press. Mr. Gabbey was the eldest son of the late Dr. and Mrs. R.S. Gabbey, two of the earliest settlers of this community. He was a government physician on the Pottawatomie res¬ervation for years. Frank spent all his early life in this community. For the past 30 or 35 years he had lived in the west. He is survived by his two children, Clyde and Clara, a brother, Albert, of Jenny Lake, Wyo. a sister, Mrs. Alice McCabe, of Pueb¬lo. Colo., and another sister, Anna, who resides in California. Mr. Gabbey was a member of Rossville A.O.U.W. lodge, No. 75, and Evergreen Camp, M.W.A. | |
| 5714 |  | Obituary- Gabbey, Eugene 2 Findagrave.com information | |
| 5715 |  | Obituary- Gabbey, Robert Dr. R.S. Gabbey As each and all, in turn, at last, must fade beneath Death’s sombre wing, so Dr. R.S. Gabbey, who for nearly half a century past has been closely identified with the progress of this city and county, has bowed to the blast of fate and passed into the great beyond. His demise oc¬curred Friday evening, January 25, 1900. It was the close of a most remarkable life. Dr. Gabbey was a many-sided man—-a man of science, a man of letters, possessed of many accom¬plishments, of varied learning, of multifarious tastes. He chose early in life the medical profession, grad¬uating from the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, March, 1855, and in a way he “practiced medi¬cine” all his days, even to the de¬clining hour of his eventful life, and so whatever else he was, and what¬ever he interested himself in, litera¬ture, scientific research, invention, he was always the good doctor. He was fond and proud of Rossville and was ever ready to champion her best interests. He was broad mind¬ed and liberal to a fault. He attain¬ed, it is safe to say, all the fame he desired; he practiced what he preached, to enjoy life and not to fear death. Although he took the keenest in¬terest in his profession and had the profoundest knowledge of the hu¬man body, Dr. Gabbey was by na¬ture endowed with great inventive genius and he produced many inven¬tions on which he obtained letters patent. During the past decade he gave much study to the problem of aerial navigation and his work along that line attracted favorable notice from men of science throughout the world, the Scientific American and other technical journals accepting his advanced theories on the per¬plexing problem with due consider-ation of their plausibility and value. Dr. Gabbey was of Scotch descent and was born May 4, 1833, at Cannonsburg, Pa. He graduated at Jefferson College in his native town in the class of 1852, and in 1854 he married Miss Annie Weldon at Columbus, O., returning to Pennsylvania and graduating from Jefferson Medical College the following year. In 1857 he was appointed by Presi¬dent Buchanan physician to the Pottawatomie tribe of Indians, who then occupied a reservation thirty miles square in this vicinity. He served in this capacity for seven years and in 1864 he crossed the plains with an emigrant train in quest of Mon¬tana gold, alluring stories of fabu¬lous discoveries having reached and startled this then sparsely settled section of Kansas. In Montana the doctor became a star route mail contractor and established the first im¬portant stage line in the territory. Two years later he returned to Kansas and secured a fine farm imme¬diately east of this city. He was the first justice of the peace in Rossville township, and he was pleased to relate that his bond in that offi¬cial capacity was just one cent. He served four terms and was twice appointed postmaster. The funeral services were held at the family residence in this city at 10 o’clock a.m. last Sunday and were conducted by Rev. J.G. Maver, assisted by Rev. J.S. Caruthers. An intimate friendship of twenty-three years had endeared the deceas¬ed doctor to Rev. Maver, who paid a beautiful and most touching trib¬ute to the departed one. His words carried genuine consolation to the afflicted relatives, who know that the tender ties shall never perish and that the vanished form shall brightly live on memory’s page. The surviving members of the family consist of the aged widow and son Albert W. of this city, E.F. Gabbey and Mesdames R.W. Gutshall and Alice McCabe of Pu¬eblo, Col., all of whom were pres¬ent at the final parting with all that was mortal of a beloved husband and father. | |
| 5716 |  | Obituary- Gagnon, Frances Frances Gagnon April 13, 1925 — December 3, 2021 Frances M. Gagnon, 96, passed away, Friday, December 3, 2021, at her daughter's home in St. Marys. Frances was born April 13, 1925, in South Manchester, CT., the daughter of Ralph and Antoinette Gonze Lupacchino. Mrs. Gagnon lived all her life in Manchester. She had worked for Metropolitan Insurance Company. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leonid, and a son, John Gagnon. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Linn (William), Lea LaVerne Shattuck , and Mary Gagnon; her daughter-in-law, Kim Gagnon. Requiem Mass will be at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Assumption Chapel in St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 5:20 P.M. Friday, December 10, 2021, at Assumption Chapel. Interment will be at St. James Cemetery, Manchester. | |
| 5717 |  | Obituary- Gahagan, W.S. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith received word Tuesday of the death of their son-in-law, W.S. Gahagan in Denver, Colo. He died suddenly from a heart attack. | |
| 5718 |  | Obituary- Gahm, Adam [From Emporia Weekly Gazette, Thursday, August 21, 1919] Death of Adam Gahm Adam Gahm died at 4:00 Friday morning at his home, No. 8 West South Avenue, of complication of diseases. He was born in Ohio, February 15, 1854. He was married in Illinois in 1873, to Miss Mary Louise Steinhart, who died November 28, 1916. In 1887, Mr. and Mrs. Gahm came to Kansas and settled in Butler County. Mr. Gahm came to Emporia in April 1918 and April 17 he was married to Miss Adah Hubbard, who survives him. He is survived by seven children, Mrs. Maggie Clark, El Dorado; George Gahm, Overbrook; Andrew Nicholas Gahm, Valley Falls; Mrs. Mabel Kelly and Mrs. Nellie Dooley, both of Topeka; Charles Gahm of Little Sioux, Iowa, and Mrs. Mattie Varner, of Maple Hill. Mr. Gahm was in the shoe repairing business, and was in partnership with J.S. Jones, in the shoe shop north of Stout's Grocery. Mr. Gahm was a member of the Free Methodist Church. | |
| 5719 |  | Obituary- Gahm, Mary Mary Louisa Steinhart was born in Jackson County, Ohio, June 19, 1855. Her parents were born in Wurtemburg, Germany and came to Ohio in 1854. Louisa was the eldest of seven children, five sons and two daughters. On Jan. 18, 1874, she was given in marriage to Adam Gahm and with him came to Illinois and located in LaSalle county where they resided until 1887 when they came to Kansas and settled in Butler county. To this union were born nine children, Mary Margaret, Chares Ransom, James Allen, John Frederick, Martha Elizabeth, George Elias, Andrew Nicolas, Mabel Agnes and Nellie Abagail. In early girlhood she was converted and united with the Christian Union church at Pleasant Grove, Ohio. After coming west she joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. She has been a faithful and devoted Christian, a loving mother a true wife and a friend to all whom she could serve. She passed away in Topeka, KS. Nov. 29, 1916, and interment was made in Mount Hope cemetery, Topeka, Friday, Dec. 1. She is survived by her husband Adam Gahm of Rossville, Ks. Mrs. W.H. Clark of Eldorado, Charles R. Gahm of Little Sioux, Iowa, John F. Gahm of Lancaster, Pa., Mrs. J. H. Warner of St. Marys, Ks., Geo. E. Gahm, of Overbrook, Ks., A Nicholas Gahm, Mrs. Geo. Kelly and Miss Nellie Gahm of Topeka, KS. One son, James Allen of Joplin, Mo., who preceded her on Nov. 20, 1912. She also is survived by one sister and four brothers, Mrs. W.H. Whitemore, Mr. Geo. W. Steinhart, Gus Steinhart and Edward W. Steinhart all of Wilmington, Ill. and A.N. Steinhart of Bloomington, Ill. Rev. Ward preached the funeral sermon of Mrs. Gahm at Topeka Friday. Miss Gladys Hart and Mr. Ward also assisted in the singing. | |
| 5720 |  | Obituary- Gallagher, Florence Mrs. Florence A. Gallagher Mrs. Florence Alice Gallagher, 70, Topeka, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, at her home. Mrs. Gallagher was a certified nurses aide and had worked in many nursing homes in Topeka. She was born Jan. 29, 1915, at Hiawatha, the daughter of Aaron and Maude Hall Rader. She lived in Denton, then in Horton 12 years before she moved to Topeka in 1952. Mrs. Gallagher was a former member of Methodist Churches at Denton and Horton She was married to Paul E. Wilson in 1936 at Horton. He preceded her in death. A son, Jon Erick Wilson, also preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Janice Dedmond, Topeka, Mrs. Karen Cheek, Rossville, and Mrs. Jan Halseth, Rock Creek; six sisters, Mrs. Betty Hoffman and Mrs. Marjorie Brown, both of Horton, Mrs. Dorothy Hazen, Denton, Mrs. Harriet Thomas, Reserve, Mrs. Norma Benson, Winchester, Idaho, and Mrs. Eunice Waggoner, Hiawatha; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Horton Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 3 until 4 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 1500 W. 10th, 66606. | |
| 5721 |  | Obituary- Gamino, Cheri Cheri Gamino November 23, 1946 — May 28, 2021 St. Marys—Cheri L. Gamino, 74, St. Marys, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was born November 23, 1946, in Braymer, MO. the daughter of Lee and Myrtle Beam Phillips. Cheri graduated from high school and junior college. Cheri had lived in the Emmett and St. Marys communities for many years. She worked at Ray's Apple Market in St. Marys. She had worked at the Wamego City Hospital and had been a travel agent for Knoll's Travel Agency. Cheri worked at St. Marys State Bank and had worked in the offices of the Kansas City Chiefs. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Cheri and Tony Gamino were united in marriage on April 9, 2013, in Westmoreland; he survives of the home. Other survivors include her daughter, Lorelei Downey-Case, St. Marys; stepchildren, Chad (Amy) Gamino, Wamego, Todd (Sarah) Gamino, Manhattan, Alycea (Jason) Lakin, Wamego, Angel Gamino, Olsburg, and Chuente` (Kyle Howard) Gamino, KC, MO.; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and her beloved cat Gizmo Cheri's wishes were to be cremated. A memorial graveside service will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice House. | |
| 5722 |  | Obituary- Gannon, Leo Leo H. Gannon Leo H. Gannon, 94, Rossville passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at the St. Marys Manor. He was born June 24, 1922 at Carmen, OK, the son of Alonzo P. and Maggie Belle Dupus Gannon. Leo was the last of 15 children. He grew up in Oklahoma and served in the United States Navy from January 31, 1944 until January 6, 1946. Leo worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was a past member of the United Rubber Workers Union, the Rossville Lions Club, the Missouri Valley Wrench Club, Tri State Gas Engine Club and the Rossville Palomino Club. Leo had served on the Rossville City Council and the Rossville School Board. He had lived in the Rossville community many years. On January 6, 1950 he was united in marriage to Rowena M. Hollenbeck in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include his children, Linda Lake, Manhattan, Randell (Cindy) Gannon, Rossville and Vern (Sherri) Gannon, Manhattan; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren with one due in August. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 5723 |  | Obituary- Gannon, Rowena Rowena M. Gannon Rowena M. Gannon, 86, of Rossville passed away Wednesday, May 16,2018 at the St Marys Manor. She was born May 16,1932 at Muscotah the daughter of Russell and Gladys Sisco Hollenbeck. Rowena moved to Topeka at an early age and graduated from Topeka High School. Rowena had worked at Nellie’s Variety Store in Rossville and clerked sales for her son. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the UMW at the church. Rowena was a charter member (65 years) of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Auxiliary in Rossville. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crafts. Rowena collected Raggedy Ann Dolls and had made many as gifts. On January 6,1950 she was united in marriage to Leo H. Gannon. He preceded her in death on April 28,2017. Rowena was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bud, Dee and Dwayne; sisters, Norma, Marilyn and Bonnie. Survivors include two sons, Randell (Cindy) Gannon, Rossville and Vern (Sherri) Gannon, Manhattan; a daughter, Linda Lake, Manhattan; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gannon will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30, Friday, May 18,2018 atthe funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. The family wishes to thank Dr. Cahoj and the staff at St Marys Manor for their loving care. To leave online condolences please go to www. | |
| 5724 |  | Obituary- Gannon, Vern Vern A. Gannon Manhattan – Vern A. Gannon, 66, well-known auctioneer and real estate broker, passed away suddenly late Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan with his family by his side. He was born July 19, 1954, in Topeka, the son of Leo and Rowena M. Hollenbeck Gannon. Vern was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1972. He graduated from the Missouri Auction School at Kansas City. Vern was an auctioneer for 48 ½ years and was a real estate broker. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan. Lake Lodge No. 50 and Loyal Chapter No. 175 of the Eastern Star both at Silver Lake. He was a Scottish Rite member, KLPCA (Kansas License Tag Collectors Association), Trails West Red Wing Collectors Society, NAA (National Auctioneer Association), Flint Hill Association of Realtors, a life member of the Kaw Valley Rodeo Association and a past member of the Rossville Saddle Club and Palomino Club. Vern was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Bennie Stach. On May 25, 1985, he was united in marriage to Sherri Stach at Rossville. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter, Nicole (Brett) Wright, Council Grove; his brother, Randell (Cindy) Gannon, Rossville; his sister, Linda Lake, New Mexico; mother-in-law Arlis Stach, Manhattan, and his two grandchildren, Bailee and Kolter; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the Czech-Moravan Cemetery in Rossville. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Czech Moravan Cemetery and sent in care of the funeral home. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5725 |  | Obituary- Ganson, Naomi Naomi E. Ganson Naomi E. Ganson, 92, of Willard, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 11, 1920, at Union Star, Mo., the daughter of Asbury Addison and Julia Johns Masters. Naomi graduated from Troy High School, Troy, Kan. She moved to the Rossville community in 1943 and to Willard in 1952. She had an antique shop in her home and had run the Willard grocery store for several years. She was a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth “Betty” (Don) Miller, Topeka and Marilene “Don” Stockman, Rossville; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Mrs. Ganson will not lie in state. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com NAOMI E. GANSON Naomi E. Ganson of Willard, 92, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 11, 1920, at Union Star, Mo., the daughter of Asbury Addison and Julia Johns Masters. Naomi graduated from Troy High School. She moved to the Rossville community in 1943 and to Willard in 1952. She had an antique shop in her home and had run the Willard grocery store for several years. She was a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth “Betty” Miller and husband Don of Topeka and Marilene Stockman and husband Don of Rossville; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were May 31 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, Interment followed in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536 NAOMI E. GANSON WILLARD – Naomi E. Ganson, 92, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Mrs. Ganson will not lie in state. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 5726 |  | Obituary- Garcia, Jessie 1 Jessie M. Garcia Mass of Christian Burial for Jessie M. Garcia, 81, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. She passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Topeka. Jessie was born in December 25, 1932 in Fort Madison, IA the daughter of Felipe and Amanda (Aguilar) Limas. She worked at Naismith Hall and Ballard Center. She volunteered at Woodlawn School and at St John's Rummage House and always helped out at the Fiesta. She also volunteered at the Topeka Lulac Senior Center. She was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She married Silverio Garcia, Sr. on July 17,1953 in Lawrence. He preceded her in death February 28, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her son Silverio Garcia, Jr. Survivors include Alicia Toledo (Alex) Topeka, Laura Chavez (Joe) Lawrence, Phil Garcia, Topeka; four grandchildren; one great grandson; one great granddaughter; four sisters; and five brothers. The family will greet friends from 6 - 7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19th at Warren-MCEIwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family suggests memorials in her name to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church for the benefit of the Rummage House and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com. | |
| 5727 |  | Obituary- Garcia, Jessie 2 Jessie M. Garcia Mass of Christian Burial for Jessie M. Garcia, 81, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. She passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Topeka. Jessie was born in December 25, 1932 in Fort Madison, IA the daughter of Felipe and Amanda (Aguilar) Limas. She worked at Naismith Hall and Ballard Center. She volunteered at Woodlawn School and at St John's Rummage House and always helped out at the Fiesta. She also volunteered at the Topeka Lulac Senior Center. She was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She married Silverio Garcia, Sr. on July 17, 1953 in Lawrence. He preceded her in death February 28, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her son Silverio Garcia, Jr. Survivors include Alicia Toledo (Alex) Topeka, Laura Chavez (Joe) Lawrence, Phil Garcia, Topeka; four grandchildren; one great grandson; one great granddaughter; four sisters; and five brothers. The family will greet friends from 6-7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19th at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family suggests memorials in her name to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church for the benefit of the Rummage House and may be sent in care of the mortuary. | |
| 5728 |  | Obituary- Gardner, Chester 1 Chester “Chet” Oren Gardner Chester “Chet” Oren Gardner, 67, of Topeka, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Chet’s wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22 at Imago Dei Church, 1201 NW Central Ave., Topeka KS 66608.The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Rossville Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chet Gardner Memorial Fund c/o Capital City Bank, 2040 NW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66608. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 5729 |  | Obituary- Gardner, Chester 2 Chester Oren Gardner, 67, of Topeka, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Chester was born on October 29, 1946 in Corydon, Iowa to Oren and Laura (Reuter) Gardner. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1964. Chet was drafted soon after graduating and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He worked locally at Allis-Chalmers industrial equipment until their closure in 1985. He was a devoted father and husband. Survivors include his wife, Connie Gardner of Topeka; son, Kenneth Gardner of Topeka; daughter, Kimberly Gardner of Lawrence; seven grandchildren, Shane Gardner, Stormy Lukasavage, Jason Gass, Harlee Crossett, Chance Gardner, Austin Gardner, and Aidan Gardner; his mother, Laura Gardner of Silver Lake; four sisters, Linda Barnes of Silver Lake, Bonnie (John) Stockton of Plainfield, IL, Lisa Duncan of Willard, and Chaundra Scott of Topeka as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Chet’s wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22 at Imago Dei Church, 1201 NW Central Ave., Topeka KS 66608.The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Rossville Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is assisting the family. Memorial contributions in Chet's memory may be made to the Chet Gardner Memorial Fund c/o Capital City Bank, 2040 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66608. To share a special memory of Chet or to leave a message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above. | |
| 5730 |  | Obituary- Gardner, Doloris Doloris Gardner Doloris Irene “Dee” Gardner, 75, Midwest City, Okla., died Friday, March 16, 2001, at her home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. She was born Oct. 3, 1925, at Delia, the daughter of Asa Alfred and Hazel Iva Wilson Murren. She graduated from high school in Delia and worked a for few years for Montgomery Wards. She moved to Midwest City, Okla., from Ogden, Utah, in 1967. She earlier had lived in Mobile, Ala. She married Wyatt Raymond Gardner on Feb. 19, 1947, in Topeka. He died Oct. 12, 1990. Mrs. Gardner also was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Renee Lynn Gardner, in 1956. Survivors include a brother, Leroy V. Murren, Overbrook. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Gardner will lie in state after 4 p.m. Monday at the mortuary, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Sheltered Living, 2044 S.E. Fillmore Ave., Topeka, 66604. Doloris I. “Dee” Gardner Doloris Irene “Dee” Gardner, 75, died Friday, March 15, 2001, at her home in Midwest City, OK. She was born October 3, 1925, in Delia, the daughter of Asa Alfred and Hazel Iva Wilson Murren. She was reared in the Delia area and graduated from Delia High School. In the late 1950s, Dee moved to Mobile, AL. From there she moved to Ogden, UT, and then to Midwest City, OK, where she had lived since 1967. She was a homemaker and worked for a few years at Montgomery Ward. On February 19, 1947, she married Wyatt Raymond Gardner in Topeka. He died October 12, 1990. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Renee Lynn Gardner, in 1956. Surviving her are a brother, Leroy V. Murren, Overbrook; and her administrator and namesake, Deloris Souders Ray. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Her service was at 10:00 Tuesday (this morning) at the Parker-Price Chapel. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Sheltered Living, 2044 SE Fillmore Avenue, Topeka 66604. | |
| 5731 |  | Obituary- Gardner, Laura Laura Rosalie Gardner Laura Rosalie Gardner, age 90, of Silver Lake Ks, formerly of Rossville KS was born on April 28th 1924 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Chester and Harriet (VanScoy) Reuter. On February 11, 2015 Laura peacefully passed away in her sleep at her home surrounded by family. In April 1944 Laura married Oren Benjamin Gardner in Pillager, Minnesota. They were blessed with 3 children of their own Chet, Linda and Bonnie. Additionally the Gardners adopted Lisa and Chaundra. A beautifully caring couple that deeply loved children, the Gardner’s became loving foster parents to 52 children, mostly under three yrs of age. When Laura retired from being a foster parent, her caring reputation caused her to operate a childcare service in her home in Silver Lake. She provided loving care to many of the teachers children as it was close to the school. Preceding Laura in death were her husband Oren, her son Chet, her parents, two brothers Phillip Reuter and Donald Reuter, and a great-grandson Isaiah Cairns. Laura’s survivors include her brother Jim Reuter (wife Margie) of Grantville, sister Ann Carter of Kentucky, daughter’s Linda Barnes of Topeka, Bonnie (John) Stockton of Illinois, Lisa (Tm) Duncan of Willard and Chaundra Scott of Topeka. Laura is also survived by a multitude of Grandchildren, Great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other loving relatives. Services for this gentle caring Christian were Monday February 16, 2015 at Imago Dei Community Church, Topeka KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Laura Gardner Family US Bank, PO Box 611, Rossville, Kansas 66533. | |
| 5732 |  | Obituary- Gardner, Oren Oren B. "OB" Gardner Silver Lake- Oren B. "OB" Gardner, 88, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Leavenworth V.A. Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 1, 2008 at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Gardner will lie in state after 3:00 today at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:30 until 7:30. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oren B. Gardner Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5733 |  | Obituary- Gardner, William William Edgar Gardner William Edgar Gardner, 69, died Wednesday, January 14, 1981. The son of the late William H. and Mary Winfrey Gardner, he was born November 27, 1911, at Easton, Ks. He moved to Delia with his parents in August of 1913, where his father served as section boss for many years. William attended the Delia schools. He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. He was married to Leona Doris Crum, Siebert, Colo., on December 4, 1933. They lived on the west coast since 1942. Mrs. Gardner, wife, died in 1975. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Ellis and three grandchildren; two sisters, Laura Goodrow, Del Norte, Colo., and Gertrude Hoover, St. Joseph, Mo.; four brothers, Ivan Gardner, Kansas City, Mo., Wyatt Gardner, Midwest City, Okla., Eugene Gardner, Sedro Wooly, Wash., and Clyde Gardner, Everett, Wash.; several nieces and nephews. He was laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Part at Coos Bay, Oregon on January 19, 1981. | |
| 5734 |  | Obituary- Gardner, Wyatt 1 Wyatt R. Gardner Wyatt R. Gardner, 72, died Friday, October 12, 1990, at a Midwest City hospital. He was formerly of Topeka. He was a retired federal employee and had worked several years at Tinker Air Force Base. Mr. Gardner was born January 31, 1918, in Delia, the son of William H. and Mary Ellen Winfrey Gardner. He attended Delia schools. He served during World War II, and was a member of the Albert Neese Masonic Lodge No. 248 at Richland, Ks., Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Topeka, and the Disabled American Veterans Post in Oklahoma. He was married to Dolores Murren February 19, 1947, in Topeka. She survives. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Lynn Gardner; three sisters and one brother. Other survivors include a sister, Mary G. Hoover, St. Joseph, Mo.; three brother, Ivan W. Gardner, Raymore, Mo., Donald E. Gardner, Bellingham, Wash., Clyde E. Gardner, Everett, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, at Tibbitts-Griffin Funeral Chapel in Topeka. Burial was at West Lawn Memorial Gardens in Topeka. Wyatt R. Gardner MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — Wyatt R. Gardner, 72, of Midwest City, formerly of Topeka, Kan., died Friday, Oct. 12, 1990, at a Midwest City hospital. Mr. Gardner was a retired federal employee. He had worked several years at Tinker Air Force Base. He was born Jan. 31, 1918, in Delia, Kan., the son of William H. and Mary Ellen Winfrey Gardner. He moved to Midwest City from Topeka 20 years ago. Mr. Gardner was a member of the Albert Neese Masonic Lodge No. 248 at Richland, Kan., Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Topeka, and a Disabled American Veterans Post in Oklahoma. He was married to Doloris I. Murren on Feb. 19, 1947, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three brothers, Ivan Gardner, Raymore, Mo., Eugene Gardner, Bellingham, Wash., and Clyde Gardner, Everett, Wash.; and a sister, Gertrude Hoover, St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Lynn Gardner. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Tibbitts-Griffin Funeral Chapel in Topeka. Burial will be at West Lawn Memorial Gardens in Topeka. Mr. Gardner will lie in state after 5 p.m. today at the funeral chapel, where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. | |
| 5735 |  | Obituary- Gardner, Wyatt 2 In Memory Of Wyatt Raymond Gardner Date of Birth January 31, 1918 Delia, Kansas Date of Death October 12, 1990 Midwest City, Oklahoma Place and Time of Service 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 16, 1990 Tibbits-Griffin Funeral Chapel Clergyman Officiating Reverend Dale Thomas Final Resting Place Westlawn Memorial Gardens Conducted By Paylor Funeral Home | |
| 5736 |  | Obituary- Garlock, Gary Gary L. Garlock, 63, passed away late Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his home in Rossville. Gary was born March 12, 1959, in Davenport, IA, the son of Walter and Helen Jean Fiedler Garlock. He graduated from Davenport West High School. He lived in Davenport until moving to the Rossville Community in the spring of 1986. Gary worked for Custom Wood Products in St. Marys, retiring in 2020 after 32 years of service. Gary was passionate about both the Iowa Hawkeye and Green Bay Packer football teams. He loved his family, especially his two grandchildren, Adilynn and Brantley. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Greg. On December 12, 1986, Gary and Rhonda Kizer were united in marriage in Rossville. She survives at their home. Other survivors include his two children, son, Kyle Garlock, and daughter, Stephanie (Zach) Robb; two sisters, Linda Divine and Penny Copeland; two brothers, Steve (Jeri) Smith and Tom Garlock; two grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Inurnment will be in the Rossville Cemetery at a later date. | |
| 5737 |  | Obituary- Garman, Ollie Ollie Elizabeth Garman Ollie Elizabeth Garman, 92, Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Topeka and Holton, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, at a rest home in Lincoln, Neb. She was born Sept. 10, 1902, in Robinson in Brown County, the daughter of William Harrison and Hattie Wilson Hamby. She lived in Liberty, Neb., until 1950 when she moved to Holton. She lived in Topeka from 1979 until 1988 when she moved to Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. Garman was a member of Highland Heights Christian Church in Topeka and a former member of First Christian Church in Holton. She was married to James Gerald Garman Sept. 17, 1924, in Atchison. He died Feb. 3, 1971. Survivors include three daughters, Helen Bohac, Lincoln, Neb., Mildred Woolaway, Silver Lake, and LaVerna Lane, Dover; four sons, Lawrence Garman, Rossville, Donald Garman, Englewood, Colo., David Garman, Princeton, Kan., and Francis Garman, Orland, Calif.; 26 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Mrs. Garman will lie in state after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 W. 7th, 66606. | |
| 5738 |  | Obituary- Gayner, James James Gayner March 17, 1967 — April 12, 2020 James Patrick Gayner passed away in a car accident Sunday, April 12. Jimmy, as everyone called him, was born March 17, 1967 in Howell, Michigan to Jerome Gayner and Mary Gayner nee Garcia. In 1979 the family moved to Holton, Kansas, and Jimmy was enrolled in St. Mary’s Academy. He graduated from SMA in 1985. In 1987, Jimmy, along with his toothy grin, joined the ranks of the bluejackets. He left the Navy after three years and returned to St. Marys. Jimmy worked as an electrician with various companies for a number of years. In 2016 he moved to Round Mountain, Nevada to work as an electrician at the gold mine there. Jim’s father, Jerome Gayner and his nephew Damien Gayner preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother, Mary Gayner of St. Marys; his siblings Michael Gayner of Pahrump, NV; Mark (Ann) Gayner, Denise (Randy) Pedersen, Jeff Gayner, and Thomas (Mary) Gayner all of St. Marys; Cousin Anthony (Brandy) Gayner of Minden, NV; as well as a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, and great nephews. He did all the things that most people do, played as a child, graduated, went to college, and got a job. But all those things can’t tell us why his loss will be deeply felt by his family and friends. He will be dearly missed not because of any accomplishment, any success, or any particularly famous act. Jimmy will be missed because of his contagious personality. Everyone who met him could not help but be impressed by his warm smile. As one consoler said, “Jim had a smile that lit up a room, he had a way to brighten your day.” He was one of the most affable people around. “Never did I hear him speak bad about anyone,” said his cousin, “he was a kind, down to earth, amazing individual.” The manifold expressions of love that came after the news of his passing were a testament to his beautiful character. Yes, Jimmy will be missed. His mother, Mary, said that all her memories of Jim seem to be of him smiling or happy. On the lips of almost all who knew him were the words, ‘he was one of the sweetest guys I knew’. And now we must bid you adieu. Goodbye, Dear Jimmy. Your death on Easter was a tragedy but it carries some consolation. We are reassured in knowing that you lay down the day that Christ rose up and hope that He took you up with Himself. By your leave, sir, we’ll continue this mission on earth and pray that we may see you again. To our son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend we say, “Anchors Away.” A requiem Mass at The Assumption Chapel in St. Marys, followed by interment in Our Lady of Peace cemetery will be held Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m. Due to the statewide mandate limiting public gatherings, only a select few will be able to attend the Mass. However, the funeral Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed at www.streamthemass.com or by using the link located near the bottom of this page. If any wish to attend the graveside services, they are welcome provided they follow social distancing regulations. The viewing hours are from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, April 19,2020 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas, 66536. | |
| 5739 |  | Obituary- Gee, Floyd Floyd A. Gee Floyd A. Gee, 92, of Kansas City, formerly of Rossville, passed away April 10, 2013, at Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City. He was born Dec. 8, 1920, at Home City, the son of Fred A. and Gertrude E. Seip Gee. Pastor Gee was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. Floyd married Ruth Wullschleger in August 1944, and they lived in Indiana where Floyd was a pastor. They had two children, Daniel and Laurel. Years later they moved to Rossville where he was the pastor of Rossville Bible Church. Mr. Gee was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. He is survived by son, Dan, and wife Gwen; daughter, Laurel Neal, and husband Steve; grandchildren, Andrew, Benjamin, Danielle and Joe; and many nieces and nephews. Private interment was in Marysville Cemetery, Marysville. Memorial contributions may be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. FLOYD A. GEE Floyd A. Gee, 92, Kansas City, formerly of Rossville, passed away Wednesday, April 10,2013 at a the Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City. He was born December 8, 1920 at Home City, the son of Fred A. and Gertrude E. Seip Gee. Pastor Gee was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. Floyd and Ruth Wullschleger married in August 1944 and lived in Indiana where Floyd was a pastor. They had two children, Daniel and Laurel. Years later they moved to Rossville where he was the pastor of the Rossville Bible Church. Mr. Gee was preceded in death by his wife Ruth. He is survived by son, Dan (Gwen); daughter Laurel (Steve); his grandchildren, Andrew, Benjamin (Ashley), Danielle and Joe and many nieces and nephews. Private interment was in the Marysville Cemetery, Marysville, Kansas. Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Gees name and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneral-home.com. | |
| 5740 |  | Obituary- Gee, Harold Harold M. Gee Marysville- Harold M. Gee, 80, Summerfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997, at a Summerfield nursing home. Mr. Gee was a farmer and stockman north of Home City. He also served in the Army in the European Theatre during World War II. He was born Aug. 2, 1917, near Vermillion, the son of Fred A. Gee and Ellen Seip. He moved to Marysville from his farm in 1983. Mr. Gee was a member of Blue Valley Bible Church in Marysville. He was married to Edna McKee on Sept. 8, 1942, in Formosa. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Gee, Axtell, and Kristyn Hain, Marysville; four sons, Stephen Gee, Rossville, Gregory Gee, Summerfield. Stuart Gee, Colby, and Michael Gee, Home City; a brother, Floyd Gee, Silver Lake; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kinsley Mortuary Chapel in Marysville. Burial will be at the Marysville City Cemetery. Mr. Gee will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and prior to the service Saturday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made either to Blue Valley Bible Church or the Good Shepherd Care Home in Summerfield and sent in care of the mortuary. Harold M. Gee Harold M. Gee, 80, Summerfield, died Tuesday, September 30, 1997, at a Summerfield nursing home. Mr. Gee was a farmer and stockman north of Home City. He also served in the Army in the European Theatre during World War II. He was born August 2, 1917, near Vermillion, the son of Fred A. and Ellen Seip Gee. He moved to Marysville from his farm in 1983. Mr. Gee was a member of Blue Valley Bible Church in Marysville. He was married to Edna McKee September 8, 1942, in Formosa. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Gee, Axtell, and Kristyn Hain, Marysville; four sons, Stephen Gee, Rossville, Gregory Gee, Summerfield, Stuart Gee, Colby, and Michael Gee, Home City; a brother, Floyd Gee, Silver Lake; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His service was at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kinsley Mortuary Chapel in Marysville. Burial was in the Marysville City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made either to Blue Valley Bible Church or the Good Shepherd Care Home in Summerfield, and sent in care of the mortuary. | |
| 5741 |  | Obituary- Gee, Mary (MARY) RUTH WULLSCHLEGER GEE (Mary) Ruth Wullschleger Gee was born to Kittie M. (Hunt) and R.D. Wullschleger on March 15, 1921, on the family farm in Marshall County, Kan. She graduated from Frankfort High School and went to Ottawa University. She taught in one-room schools in Kansas. Ruth continued her education at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where Floyd Gee, from Home was attending. Floyd and Ruth married in August 1944 and lived in Indiana where Floyd was a pastor. They had two children, Daniel and Laurel. Years later they moved to Rossville where she worked at Peoples State Bank for many years. Ruth loved music and played many instruments. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She also loved to worship and serve the Lord and belonged to the Rossville Bible Church. Ruth is survived by her husband Floyd; son, Dan (Gwen); daughter Laurel (Steve); sister, Marge; brother, Bob (Margaret); sisters-in-law, Wanda Wullschleger and Edna Gee. She leaves her grandchildren Andrew, Benjamin (Ashley), Danielle and Joe and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dick. Committal services at the Marysville Cemetery were held Friday, Jan. 18. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, assisted the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Gee’s name and sent in care of the Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 6636. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Mary Ruth Wullschleger Gee Mary Ruth Wullschleger Gee was born to Kittie M. (Hunt) and R.D. Wullschleger on March 15, 1921, on the family farm in Marshall County. She passed away Jan. 15, 2013. She graduated from Frankfort High School and went to Ottawa University. She taught in one-room schools in Kansas. Ruth continued her education at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where Floyd Gee, from Home, Kan., was attending. Floyd and Ruth married in August 1944 and lived in Indiana where Floyd was a pastor. They had two children, Daniel and Laurel. Years later they moved to Rossville where she worked at Peoples State Bank for many years. Ruth loved music and played many instruments. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She also loved to worship and serve the Lord and belonged to the Rossville Bible Church. Ruth is survived by her husband, Floyd; her son, Dan, and wife Gwen; her daughter, Laurel, and husband Steve; a sister, Marge; a brother, Bob, and wife Margaret; sisters-in-law, Wanda Wullschleger and Edna Gee. She leaves her grandchildren, Andrew, Benjamin, Danielle and Joe and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dick. Committal services at the Marysville Cemetery were held Jan. 18. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5742 |  | Obituary- Gee, Valerie 1 Valerie Lee Gee Valerie Lee Gee, 44, Rossville, died Tuesday, January 28, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. She had lived in the Rossville community since September, 1987. She was born November 9, 1952, in Lewisburg, PA, the daughter of Bernard J. and Audrey Munson Herbst. She was graduated from Lewisburg High School, Lewisburg, PA, in 1970. She was graduated from Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA. She was a physical education teacher at Watsontown, PA, and at Turbotville Elementary School. She also coached field hockey, basketball and track at Watsontown High School. After moving to Rossville, she was a substitute teacher for one year, and then she was a homemaker, pastor’s wife, secretary and Sunday School and Bible teacher. She was a member of the Rossville Bible Church. She was married to Stephen M. Gee on August 8, 1987, in Sunbury, PA„ He survives. Other survivors include her parents, Bernard Herbst, Lewisburg, PA, and Audrey Herbst, in the Kramm Nursing Home, Milton, PA; three brothers, Ben Herbst, Visalia, CA, Dominic Herbst, Lewisburg, PA, and Dr. Vincent Herbst, Watsontown, PA; one sister, Dawn Bowen, Winfield, PA; seven nieces and three nephews. Her service was Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rossville Bible Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. Her family met with friends from 9:00 until service time Saturday at the Rossville Bible Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Bible Church and sent in care of Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 5743 |  | Obituary- Gee, Valerie 2 Valerie Lee Gee ROSSVILLE — Valerie Lee Gee, 44, Rossville, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. She was a physical education teacher at Watsontown, Pa., and at Turbotville Elementary School. She coached field hockey, basketball and track at Watsontown High School. After moving to Rossville, she was a substitute teacher for one year, and then a homemaker, secretary, and Sunday School and Bible teacher. Mrs. Gee was born Nov. 9, 1952, at Lewisburg, Pa., the daughter of Bernard J. and Audrey Munson Herbst. She graduated from Lewisburg High School in 1970. She graduated from Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, Pa. She was a member of Rossville Bible Church. She married Stephen Gee on Aug. 8, 1987, in Sunbury, Pa. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her parents, Bernard Herbst, Lewisburg, Pa., and Audrey Herbst, Milton, Pa.; three brothers, Ben Herbst, Visalia, Calif., Dominic Herbst, Lewisburg, Pa., and Dr. Vincent Herbst, Watsontown, Pa.; and one sister, Dawn Bowen, Winfield, Pa. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rossville Bible Church. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gee will lie in state after 9 a.m. Saturday at the Rossville Bible Church, where the family will visit with friends until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Bible Church and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 5744 |  | Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 1 Beverly Ann Gentry Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, of Rossville, ended life’s journey Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began Jan. 15, 1937, at Sabetha, the daughter of Everette and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer’s wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an assistant librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a full-time mom and grandmother. She attended Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 55 years. Her father and an infant daughter, Kimberly, preceded Beverly in death. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons and their wives, Rick and Peggy Gentry, Ron and Eva Gentry, Chad and Jennifer Gentry, all of Rossville, and Steve and Alyssa Gentry of Topeka; her mother, Mary Freeby of Topeka; a brother, Everette “Butch” Freeby and wife Helen of Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie Turner and husband Larry, all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Beverly’s greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Funeral services were Oct. 1 at Rossville Christian Church. Interment followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5745 |  | Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 2 BEVERLY ANN GENTRY Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, life’s journey ended Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka. Her journey began Jan. 15, 1937, at Sabetha, the daughter of Everette and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer’s wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an assistant librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a full-time mom and grandmother. She attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years. Beverly was preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter Kimberly. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry, June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Rick (Peggy) Gentry, Rossville, Ron (Eva) Gentry, Rossville, Steve (Alyssa) Gentry, Topeka and Chad (Jennifer) Gentry, Rossville; her mother, Mary Freeby, Topeka; a brother, Everette “Butch” (Helen) Freeby, Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie (Larry) Turner all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Beverly’s greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 1, at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to wwwpiperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5746 |  | Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 3 Beverly Ann Gentry ROSSVILLE-Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, life's journey ended Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began January 15, 1937 at Sabetha, the daughter of Everette and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer's wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an Assistant Librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a fulltime mom and grandmother. She attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years. Beverly was preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter Kimberly. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Rick (Peggy) Gentry, Rossville, Ron (Eva) Gentry, Rossville, Steve (Alyssa) Gentry, Topeka and Chad (Jennifer) Gentry, Rossville; her mother, Mary Freeby, Topeka; a brother, Everette "Butch" (Helen) Freeby, Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie (Larry) Turner all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Beverly's greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gentry will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5747 |  | Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 4 In Loving Memory Of Beverly Ann Gentry January 15, 1937-September 27, 2012 Funeral Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2012 Christian Church Rossville, Kansas Officiating Derek Slack Music By Eric Dannefer Songs "I Can Only Imagine" "Amazing Grace" Casket Bearers Tyler Gentry, Trevor Gentry, Colton Gentry, Josh Gentry, Doug Hubell, Jim Gentry Interment Rossville Cemetery Rossville, Kansas Arrangements By Piper Funeral Chapel Rossville, Kansas | |
| 5748 |  | Obituary- Gentry, Beverly 5 Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, life’s journey ended Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began January 15, 1937 at Sabetha, the daughter of Everett and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer’s wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an Assistant Librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a fulltime mom and grandmother. She attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 55 years. Beverly was preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter Kimberly. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Rick (Peggy) Gentry, Rossville, Ron (Eva) Gentry, Rossville, Steve (Alyssa) Gentry, Topeka and Chad (Jennifer) Gentry. Rossville; her mother, Mary Freeby, Topeka; a brother, Everett “Butch” (Helen) Freeby, Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie (Larry) Turner all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Beverly’s greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS. 66536. | |
| 5749 |  | Obituary- Gentry, Bobby Bobby L. Gentry Rossville- Bobby L. Gentry, 82, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born August 25, 1927 at rural Simpson, the son of James Roy and Melba Marguerite Huffman Gentry. He grew up in the Simpson community and graduated from high school there. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Mr. Gentry had been a farmer in the Rossville community since 1947. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. He was also a 50 year member of Lake Lodge No. 50, Silver Lake. He was a member of the Arab Temple in Topeka and the Kaw Valley Shrine Club. Mr. Gentry was a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was united in marriage to Linda Pallister Fenis on December 14, 1985. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, James (Shari) Gentry, Rossville; two daughters, Jo Anna (Dave) Cowser, Topeka and Teresa (Kerry) Lacock, McCracken; a brother, Billy (Beverly) Gentry, Rossville; two sisters, Betty Dick and Barbara (Pete) Dudney, all of Rossville; aunts, Elizabeth Gentry, Beloit, and June Wilkins and Marjorie Williams both of Albany, GA; grandchildren, Jacob, Derek and Trent Gentry, Krew, Kerra, and Kelton Lacock and D.J. Cowser; many nieces and nephews along with friends. Bobbie [sic Bobby] will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Rossville United Methodist Church, where a Masonic service conducted by Lake Lodge No. 50 will be held. Interment with military graveside services by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Gentry will lie in state after 3:00 P.M. Friday, February 12, 2010 at the church where family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville Senior Center or Midland Respite Care and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5750 |  | Obituary- Gentry, James 1 Roy Gentry dies of heart attack; was Palomino Club first promoter Roy Gentry, 56, was found dead Thursday, September 19, in his cattle truck nine miles west of Bonner Springs on the Kansas Turnpike. He was returning from Kansas City with a load of cattle when he suffered a heart attack. He had purchased the cattle to feed during the fall and winter and had brought two truckloads of calves to his farm from Kansas City the day before. The Gentry family moved to a farm about three miles east of Rossville about ten years ago from Simpson, Ks., where Mr. Gentry had spent most of his life. He was born April 7, 1901, near Asheville, N.C., the son of Elizabeth and John Gentry, and moved to a farm near Simpson with his parents at an early age. Roy Gentry was one of the promoters of the Rossville Palomino Club and took a big interest in horses and in the success of the club. He was the first president of the club and this year was serving as secretary of the organization. He took pride in the appearance the club made when it marched in horse shows and parades around the country and eh always took an active part in their own horse show which has been presented each August for the last four years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Simpson, Ks. and a member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star at Rossville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Melba Gentry, of the home; two sons, Billy and Bobby Gentry, both of Rossville; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Dick and Miss Barbara Gentry, Rossville; his father, John Gentry, Simpson; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie McClure, Glasco, Ks. Mrs. Joyceline Storz, Muncie; and Mrs. Bertha Krenkle, Alameda, Ca.; three grandsons, Rodney and Randy Dick, and Ricky Gentry. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the Rossville Methodist Church, with Rev. Don Jones officiating. Graveside services were conducted at Rossville Cemetery by Hesperian Lodge No. 111. Pallbearers were Fred Harth, Ralph Page, Home Reid, Frederick Zickefoose, Harry Moyer, and Bennie Dick. Hurley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
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