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| 5701 |  | Obituary- Frederick, Joseph L. Joseph L. Frederick August 11, 1941 — August 18, 2023 Topeka Joseph L. Frederick, age 82, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Kelly House of Topeka. He was born the son of Joseph S. and Marie Helen (Hladky) Frederick on August 11, 1941, in Topeka, KS. Joseph served his country in the United States Army. He started working for Allis-Chalmers for several years and retired as a machinist for Adams Business Forms. Never one to sit still, Joseph would mow lawns and work side projects after working his day job. On August 3, 1968, Joseph married the love of his life, Joyce Marie Ruhkamp, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, KS. She passed away on April 19, 2012, after 43 years of marriage. He was a long-time member at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. Joseph enjoyed watching his beloved KU Jayhawks, KC Royals, and KC Chiefs. He was a handyman, carpenter, and always willing to lend a hand to his family and friends. Above all, Joseph’s greatest joy was time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his three beloved daughters, Ann (Dennis) Hendrix, Amy (Gerald) Terrill, and Becky Wright; seven grandchildren, Joshua (Amie) Hendrix, Kelly (Jacob Arnold) Terrill, Julia Wright, Kayla Terrill, Gracie Wright, Joseph Noriega, and Keri Terrill; seven great-grandchildren, Destiny Hendrix, McKenzie Hendrix, twins, Amelia and Oriah Hayes-Hendrix, Evan Hayes, Xavior Hayes, and Ivy Arnold. Other survivors include a sister, Iona Frederick, and a brother-in-law, George Hamon. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce; twin granddaughters, Katlyn and Kristina Terrill; brother, Donnie Frederick and a sister, Marie Hamon. He will lie in state on Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 9-10:00 A.M., followed by a parish rosary at 10:00 A.M., at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka. Memorial contributions can be made in Joseph’s memory to Mater Dei Parish. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home. To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. | |
| 5702 |  | Obituary- Frederick, Marie 1 MARIE HELEN HLADKY FREDERICK Marie Helen Hladky Frederick, 95, of Rossville went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 16 ,2011, at the Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Aug. 18, 1915, at her parent’s farm in Jackson County. She was the daughter of Emil and Anna Lysek Hladky. Marie was an only child. She attended country school. Marie was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, gardening, fishing, traveling, dancing, playing cards and visiting with friends, neighbors and being with her family. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Mrs. Frederick was also a member of the ZCBJ Lodge No. 128 for 75 years. She received the Kansas Banker Association Soil Conservation Award in Jackson and Shawnee Counties. She was united in marriage to Joseph S. Frederick at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, Oct. 22, 1940. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1990. They were married 49 years and are now together again. To this union was born four children: Joseph, Marie, Donnie and Iona. Donnie preceded her in death in 1966. She was also preceded in death by twin great-granddaughters. Survivors include her son, Joseph L. (Joyce) Frederick, Topeka; daughters, Marie (George) Hamon, Topeka and Iona Frederick, Rossville; six granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; two step-great-great granddaughters; nieces, nephews and cousins; a sister-in-law and husband of Wisconsin and a brother-in-law of Overland Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Frederick will lie in state after 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, where there will be a rosary and prayer vigil at 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or the Arthritis Foundation and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5703 |  | Obituary- Frederick, Marie 2 Marie Helen Frederick Marie Helen (Hladky) Frederick, 95, of Rossville went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2011, at the Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Aug. 18, 1915, at her parents’ farm in Jackson County, Kansas; she was the daughter of Emil and Anna Lysek Hladky. Marie was an only child. She attended country school. Marie was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, gardening, fishing, traveling, dancing, playing cards and visiting with friends, neighbors and being With her family. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Mrs. Frederick was also a member of the ZCBJ Lodge 128 for 75 years. She received the Kansas Banker Association Soil Conservation Award in Jackson and Shawnee counties. On Oct. 22, 1940, she was united in marriage to Joseph S. Frederick at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1990. They were married 49 years and are now together again. To this union was born four children, Joseph, Marie, Donnie and Iona. Donnie preceded her in death in 1966. She was also preceded in death by twin great-granddaughters. Survivors include her son, Joseph L. Frederick and wife Joyce of Topeka; daughters, Marie Hamon and husband George of Topeka and Iona Frederick of Rossville; six granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandson; two stepgreat-great-granddaughters; a sister-ln law and husband in Wisconsin; and a brother-in-law in Overland Park. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated May 19 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or the Arthritis Foundation and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 419 Main, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 5704 |  | Obituary- Frederick, Marie 3 Marie Helen (Hladky) Frederick Rossville- Marie Helen (Hladky) Frederick, 95, of Rossville went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 18, 1915 at her parent's farm in Jackson County Kansas; she was the daughter of Emil and Anna Lysek Hladky. Marie was an only child. She attended country school. Marie was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, gardening, fishing, traveling, dancing, playing cards and visiting with friends, neighbors and being with her family. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Mrs. Frederick was also a member of the ZCBJ Lodge No. 128 for 75 years. She received the Kansas Banker Association Soil Conservation Award in Jackson and Shawnee Counties. On October 22, 1940 she was united in marriage to Joseph S. Frederick at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1990. They were married 49 years and are now together again. To this union was born four children, Joseph, Marie, Donnie and Iona. Donnie preceded her in death in 1966. She was also preceded in death by twin great-granddaughters. Survivors include her son, Joseph L. (Joyce) Frederick, Topeka; daughters, Marie (George) Hamon, Topeka and Iona Frederick, Rossville; six granddaughters; nine great grandchildren; one step great-grandson; two step great-great granddaughters; nieces, nephews and cousins; a sister-in law and husband in Wisconsin and a brother-in-law in Overland Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 19, 2011 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Frederick will lie in state after 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary and prayer vigil at 5:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or the Arthritis Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5705 |  | Obituary- Frederick, Marie 4 Marie Helen Frederick Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS Sister Marie Frederick was born August 18, 1915 in Jackson County, KS to Emil and Anna (Lysek) Hladky and died May 16, 2011 in Rossville, KS. Funeral services were held May 19, with interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Marie married Joseph S. Frederick October 22, 1940 in Delia, KS. She was a 75-year member. Survivors include son, Joseph (Joyce) Frederick of Topeka; daughters, Marie (George) Hamon of Topeka and Iona Frederick of Rossville. Marjorie Hromada, Secretary | |
| 5706 |  | Obituary- Frederick, Sophia MRS. SOPHIA FREDERICK Mrs. Sophia B. Frederick, 79, St. Marys, died Tuesday, June 22, 1976 in a Lawrence nursing home. She was born January 20, 1897 in Middle Ridge, Wisc. She lived most of her life in the St. Marys and Emmett communities. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. She was married to Henry Frederick September 13, 1916 in Wisconsin. He died October 5, 1958. Survivors include three sons, Joseph Frederick, Rossville, Everett Frederick, Topeka, and Roy Frederick, Overland Park; a daughter, Mrs. Bernadette K. Schumacher, Dallas, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Casket bearers are George Homan, David Frederick, Thomas Frederick, Neil Frederick, Larry Frederick and Joseph Frederick. | |
| 5707 |  | Obituary- Fredericksen, Mary Mary A. Fredericksen EMPORIA — Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Allen Community United Methodist Church for Mrs. Mary A. Fredericksen, 87, Emporia, who died Tuesday at an Emporia hospital. She was born July 3, 1894, at Frankfort, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Margaret McCain Boosinger. Mrs. Frederickson was a member of the Community United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Homemakers Club and the Sunflower Club of the Extension Homemakers Unit, all at Allen. She was married to C. Joe Fredericksen Feb. 14, 3912, at Allen. He died in 1963. Survivors include two sons, Arvial C. Fredericksen, Salina, and Edward W. Fredericksen, Dunlap; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Martinek and Mrs. Emma Philamalee, both or Rossville; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Allen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen Community United Methodist Church. Blair-Carlson Mortuary, Emporia, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5708 |  | Obituary- Frederickson, Sue Mrs. Frederickson Dead Mrs. S.F. Stumbaugh received the sad news last week of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Sue M. Frederickson, of Denver, Colorado., which occurred Aug. 11, at her home in Denver. The body was brought on Tuesday, August 13, to Fredonia, Kansas, and laid to rest in the family lot in the Fredonia cemetery. Mrs. Frederickson had often visited her nieces, Mrs. S.F. Stumbaugh and Mrs. Harley Siegle and had many old-time friends in this community. | |
| 5709 |  | Obituary- Fredricks, Arlene Arlene Fredricks Arlene Fredricks Arlene Odessa Coney Fredricks died May 29th surrounded by family at Vista, CA. She j was the youngest of 6 born Sept 6, 1925 in Sioux City, IA to Arta Odessa Norton Coney and Robert William Coney. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 72 years, Jack Fredricks (Rev. John R,) children Susan Arlene Fredricks Thayer (Jim) and J. Richard Fredricks, Jr., 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Arlene had been active in Woman's Club of Topeka, Salvation Army Auxiliary, PEO, Interfaith, and co-founded the Valencia Gals neighborhood group. She worked at the VA, Indochinese refugee center in the late 70s, and state law enforcement. She loved life and people and especially enjoyed team work. She firmly believed that our souls live on and looked forward to her spirit s future journey. Arlene Fredricks | |
| 5710 |  | Obituary- Freeby, Everett 1 Everett A. Freeby Everett Arthur Freeby, 86, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at the Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center. He was born August 26,1910, in Blue Rapids, the son of Cyrus E. and Barbara Waldheim Freeby. Mr. Freeby worked for the Kansas State Arsenal until he retired in 1977. He was active in the U.S. Army from October 26, 1940, to June 7, 1945. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Aleutian Islands as a Staff Sergeant. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post # 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. On May 31, 1936, he was married to Mary M. Jacobia on May 31,1936, at Sabetha. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Everett “Butch” Freeby, Ozawkie; three daughters, Beverly Gentry, Rossville, Dianna Berry and Debbie Turner, Topeka; a brother, Chester Freeby, Hurst, Tex.; two sisters, Doris Bolton, Downey, Calif., and Maxine Wertz, Sedalia, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Fred Freeby and Floyd Freeby; and three sisters, Florence Christenson, Edna Shannon and Melinda Blaser. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. His funeral service was at 11:00 Saturday at the mortuary; interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions are suggested to Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion, Rossville 66533. | |
| 5711 |  | Obituary- Freeby, Everett 2 Everett Arthur Freeby Everett Arthur Freeby, 86, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Freeby worked for the Kansas State Arsenal until he retired in 1977. He served in the Army from October 1940 to June 1945 and was a veteran of World War II. He served in the Aleutian Islands as a Staff Sergeant. He was born Aug. 26, 1910, in Blue Rapids, the son of Cyrus E. and Barbara Waldhelm Freeby. Mr. Freeby was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was married to Mary M. Jacobia on May 31, 1936, in Sabetha. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Everett "Butch" Freeby, Ozawkie; three daughters, Beverly Gentry, Rossville, and Donna Berry and Debbie Turner, both of Topeka; a brother, Chester Freeby, Hurst, Texas; two sisters, Doris Bolton, Downey, Calif., and Maxine Wertz, Sedalia, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Freeby will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmy Lillard Post NO. 31 of the American Legion, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 5712 |  | Obituary- Freel, Billy Billy B. Freel Rites Today Funeral services for Billy B. Freel, who died in the service of his country May 7, 1945, were held today at 2:00 p.m. from the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. Freel, who was 21 years of age at the time of his death, was killed following the invasion of Okinawa. He entered the service July 1, 1942. He was born in Buffalo, Kansas, May 4, 1924, and moved with his parents to Topeka when he was two years of age. He attended State St. grade school, the Crane Junior High School and Topeka High School. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Freel of 429 Grattan; three brothers, James R. Freel, Jr., Glen Dale Freel and Larry Freel, and one sister, Janice Freel, all of the home; his grandfather, Albert L. Bixby of Rossville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. | |
| 5713 |  | Obituary- Freel, Glen Glen D. Freel, 72, Topeka, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003, at his home. He was born March 8, 1931, at Topeka, the son of James Ray and Ruby (Bixby) Freel Sr. A lifelong resident of Topeka, he was a graduate of Topeka High. Glen served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the early 1950s. He was a car salesman at many different car dealerships in Topeka. He had been a member of the American Legion Post No. 400 in Topeka, and had been an active member of the Democratic Party. Surviving are his son, Joshua Jager, Topeka; two daughters, two brothers, James R. Freel Jr., and Larry N. Freel, both of Topeka; a sister, Janice Lundy, Yadkinville, N.C., and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rama Freel, in infancy, and his brother, Billy Freel, who was killed during World War II. Mr. Freel s body was donated to the university of Kansas Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Glen Freel Funeral Fund, in care of Davidson Funeral Home. | |
| 5714 |  | Obituary- Freel, Larry Larry Freel Larry Neil Freel, 80, Topeka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25,2017, at his home. Larry was born June 28,1937, in Topeka, the son of James and Ruby Bixby Freel. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1955 and attended Washburn University. On December 6,1959, Larry and Donna Barr were united in marriage. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years together. He proudly served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1960 until 1966. Larry worked for the Rock Island Railroad and retired from Auburn/Washburn USD 437. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the United Methodist Men’s Group. Larry was an avid outdoors-man. Fishing and hunting were a big part of his life and he enjoyed many trips to Colorado to hunt deer. Larry also enjoyed bowling, but most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Grateful to have shared his life are his wife, Donna Freel, of the home; son, Gary Freel (Jeanette), Clovis CA; daughter, Sharon Huesers, Overland Park; grandchildren, Joshua Freel (Tiffany), Caleb Freel, Christian Huesers (Ashley) and Jordan Huesers; brother, Jim Freel, Topeka; sister, Janice Lundy (Bruce), Yadkinville NC; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, baby sister, Rama Freel and brothers, Billy and Glen Freel. A Celebration of Larry’s life will be 11 a.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, 2627 SW Western Avenue, Topeka KS 66611, where family will greet friends one hour prior to service. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church or Heartland Hospice, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Larry’s family thanks the staff of Heartland Hospice for the loving care they provided over the last year. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 5715 |  | Obituary- Freel, Ramah Freel Baby Found Dead Rumah Bernice Freel, the three weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Freel, died sometime between 1 and 5 a. m. Saturday. The child was discovered to be dead by the father when he arose about 5 o’clock. The baby was perfectly well at 1 o’clock. An examination by a physician was unable to determine the cause of death except a possibility of its choking to death. Mr. and Mrs. Freel live with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bixby a mile north of town. The funeral service was held at the Bixby home Sunday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Basquin of the Methodist church. The body was interred in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 5716 |  | Obituary- Freel, Ruby 1 Mrs. Ruby B. Freel Mrs. Ruby B. Freel, 86, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 8, 1989, at a Topeka convalescent home. Mrs. Freel was a cook at Washburn University from 1955 to 1972. She was born June 8, 1902, at Rossville, the daughter of Albert and Rosa Young Bixby. She grew up and attended school in Rossville. Mrs. Freel was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church and worked at church camps. She was married to James Ray Freel Dec. 22, 1920, at Rossville. He died June 15, 1966. A son, Billy Freel, was killed in military action May 6, 1944. Survivors include three sons, James R. Freel Jr., Alameda, Calif., and Glen Freel and Larry Freel, both of Topeka; a daughter, Janice Lundy, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Oscar Bixby, Rossville; two sisters, Vernadel Macha, Delia and Melba Ziegler, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 2401 Belle, 66614. Freel Mrs. Ruby B. Freel, 86, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 8, 1989, at a Topeka convalescent home. Mrs. Freel was a cook at Washburn University from 1955 to 1972. She was born June 8, 1902, at Rossville, the daughter of Albert and Rosa Young Bixby. She grew up and attended school in Rossville. Mrs. Freel was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church and worked at church camps. She was married to James Ray Freel Dec. 22, 1920, at Rossville. He died June 15, 1966. A son, Billy Freel, was killed in military action May 6, 1944. Survivors include three sons, James R. Freel Jr., Alameda, Calif., and Glen Freel and Larry Freel, both of Topeka; a daughter, Janice Lundy, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Oscar Bixby, Rossville; two sisters, Vernadel Macha, Delia and Melba Ziegler, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 2401 Belle, 66614. | |
| 5717 |  | Obituary- Freel, Ruby 2 Ruby B. Freel Mrs. Ruby B. Freel, 86, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 8, 1989, at a Topeka convalescent home. Mrs. Freel was a cook at Washburn University from 1955 to 1972. She was born June 8, 1902, at Rossville, the daughter of Albert and Rosa Young Bixby. She grew up and attended school in Rossville. Mrs. Freel was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church and worked at church camps. She was married to James Ray Freel December 22, 1920, at Rossville. He died June 15, 1966. A son, Billy Freel, was killed in military action May 6, 1944. Survivors include three sons, James R. Freel Jr., Alameda, Calif., and Glen Freel and Larry Freel, both of Topeka; a daughter, Janice Lundy, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Oscar Bixby, Rossville; two sisters, Vcrnadcl Macha, Delia, and Melba Ziegler. Topeka; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 2401 Belle, 66614. | |
| 5718 |  | Obituary- Freeland, Ollie Ollie Freeland Word has been received by Mrs. Walt Hopkins, of Topeka, of the death Monday of her father, Ollie Freeland, 67, at his home in Dallas. Mr. Freeland formerly lived in Kansas and for several years operated a restaurant in Topeka. He leaves his wife, of the home; a son; another daughter, Mrs. Dudley Lester of Dallas; and three grandson. He is a former resident of Emmett and St. Marys. Jack Robason and Calvin Wolf of Topeka drove to Dallas, Texas, last week to attend the funeral of Ollie Freeland. Mr. Freeland was laid to rest in Westland Mausoleum in Restland Memorial Cemetery in Dallas. | |
| 5719 |  | Obituary- Freeman, Jesse 1 Death Claims J.M Freeman J.M. Freeman died at 6:30 Tuesday morning after an illness of about two months. His health had been declining for about two years. His death was due to mitial regurgitation with contributory ailments. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Hart. Interment was made in Rossville cemetery. There Freeman family have resided here about three years, coming here from Minneapolis, Kansas. Mr. Freeman was born in Caldwell county, North Carolina, April 4, 1851, and was 60 years, 7 months and 28 days old. He was united in marriage to Martha Jane Boss, at Bennington, Kans. June 4, 1874. The family had lived in various points in Kansas. While at Minneapolis, he united with the First Presbyterian church and continued in that faith to the end. His loss is mourned by his widow, five sons and three daughters. [From The Rossville Reporter, Thursday, November 4, 1920] | |
| 5720 |  | Obituary- Freeman, Jesse 2 See Obit File 1 for full transcription. | |
| 5721 |  | Obituary- French, Alfred ALFRED P. FRENCH Alfred P. French, 53, Rossville died Saturday at the Genn Hospital at Wamego after an extended illness. A native of Linwood, he had lived in Rossville most of his life. He and Mrs. French moved to Brownsville, Texas, about two years ago where he operated a newstand until his retirement. He returned to Rossville several weeks ago. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Rossville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vivian French; one stepson, Robert Ketterman of St. Marys; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Louie L. Nicki of Topeka; three brothers, Howard French of Rossville, Will French of Follett, Texas, and Leslie French of Phoenix, Arizona; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Barnes of Dodge City, Mrs. Lottie Chapman and Mrs. Lela Kelsey, both of Kansas City. Funeral services were at the Wall-Diffenderfer Chapel in Top¬eka on Wednesday. The Rev. Don Jones of the Rossville Methodist Church conducted the rites. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka. | |
| 5722 |  | Obituary- French, Berniece 1 BERNIECE L. FRENCH Berniece L. French passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her home near Rossville. She was born May 15, 1914, in Delia, the daughter of Vera and Robert Kirby. On Nov. 20, 1933, she was united in marriage to Howard Robert French in Lawrence. They had three sons, Gary DeVere, Laird Leslie and Howard Douglas. Berniece and Howard started a trucking business hauling cattle from the Rossville area to the KC Stockyards. Later they became farmers in the Kaw River Valley. Berniece became postmaster in Rossville in 1967 and held that post for 17 years. She enjoyed traveling and visited many different countries during her lifetime. Berniece especially enjoyed visiting fam¬ily and friends in California and Colorado. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. Berniece was preceded in death by Howard, her husband of 37 years; her parents, Vera and Robert Kirby; sisters Donice DeYoung and Roberta Larson; brothers Robert (Bud) and Neal Kirby. She is survived by her sons, Gary (K) French and Laird (Sharon) French all of Topeka and Doug French, Rossville; a sister, Doris Gross, Danville, Calif.; a brother, Jim Kirby, Valyermo, Calif.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 15, at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church or Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5723 |  | Obituary- French, Berniece 2 Berniece L. French Berniece L. French passed away March 12, 2013, at her home near Rossville. She was born May 15, 1914, in Delia, the daughter of Vera and Robert Kirby. On Nov. 20, 1933, she was united in marriage to Howard Robert French in Lawrence. They had three sons, Gary DeVere, Laird Leslie and Howard Douglas. Berniece and Howard started a trucking business hauling cattle from the Rossville area to the Kansas City Stockyards. Later they became farmers in the Kaw River Valley. Berniece became postmaster in Rossville in 1967 and held that post for 17 years. She enjoyed traveling and visited many different countries during her lifetime. Berniece especially enjoyed visiting family and friends in California and Colorado. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. Berniece was preceded in death by Howard, her husband of 37 years; her parents, Vera and Robert Kirby; sisters Donice DeYoung and Roberta Larson; brothers Robert "Bud” and Neal Kirby. She is survived by her sons, Gary French and wife K and Laird French and wife Sharon, all of Topeka, and Doug French of Rossville; a sister, Doris Gross of Danville, Calif.; a brother, Jim Kirby, Valyermo, Calif.; seven grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were March 15 at Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church or Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 5724 |  | Obituary- French, Berniece 3 Berniece L. French Rossville-Berniece L. French passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at her home near Rossville. She was born May 15, 1914 in Delia the daughter of Vera and Robert Kirby. On November 20, 1933 she was united in marriage to Howard Robert French in Lawrence. They had three sons, Gary DeVere, Laird Leslie and Howard Douglas. Berniece and Howard started a trucking business hauling cattle from the Rossville area to the KC Stockyards. Later they became farmers in the Kaw River Valley. Berniece became postmaster in Rossville in 1967 and held that post for 17 years. She enjoyed traveling and visited many dif¬ferent countries during her lifetime. Berniece especially enjoyed visiting family and friends in California and Colorado. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. Berniece was preceded in death by Howard, her husband of 37 years; her parents, Vera & Robert Kirby, sisters Donice DeYoung and Roberta Larson; brothers Robert (Bud) and Neal Kirby. She is survived by her sons, Gary (K) French and Laird (Sharon) French all of Topeka and Doug French, Rossville; a sister, Doris Gross, Danville, CA; a brother, Jim Kirby, Valyermo, CA; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 15, 2013 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. French will lie in state at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, March 14, 2013 where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church or Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5725 |  | Obituary- French, Howard R. 1 Howard French ROSSVILLE – Howard R. French, 60, Route 1, Rossville, died Thursday in a Topeka hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was born Dec. 11, 1909, in Ford County, Kan., and had lived in the Rossville area most of his life. He was a farmer. He was a member of Hesperin Lodge. No. 111, and the United Methodist Church, both in Rossville. He also was a member of both the Oak and Moose Lodges in Topeka. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Bernice French, at home; three sons, Gary French, Route 8, Topeka; Laird French, Rossville, and Douglas French, at home; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Chapman, Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, William French, Folleet, Tex. and L. G. French, Scottsdale, Ariz., and two grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. French will lie in state at Wall-Diffenderfer until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church. | |
| 5726 |  | Obituary- French, Howard R. 2 MEMORIAL SERVICES For Mr. Howard R. French Departed NOVEMBER 19, 1970 Services held at WALL-DIFFENDERFER CHAPEL Date NOVEMBER 21, 1970 9:00 A.M. Officiant THE REVEREND PAUL MITCHELL Rossville United Methodist Church Music MRS. HOWWARD BEARD, VIOLIN SOLOIST MRS. LESLIE BOND, ORGANIST Interment ROSSVILLE CEMETERY Rossville, Kansas | |
| 5727 |  | Obituary- French, Leota MRS. LEOTA B. FRENCH Mrs. Leota Belle French, 80, widow of the late Emmett O. French, died Wednesday afternoon at her home in Rossville. She was born March 27, 1871, in Laurel County, Ky., and had been a resident of Rossville 25 years. She was a member of the Rossville Christian church. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Orville Barnes, Dodge City; Mrs. Roy Cook, Redlands, Calif., Mrs. R. W. Kelsey, and Mrs. H. D. Chapman, both of Kansas City, Mo.; four sons, William French, Follett, Texas; Alfred and Howard French, both of Rossville; and Leslie French, Minneapolis, Minn., 15 grandchildren, 21 great grand children; a sister Mrs. Catherine Berry, Portland, Ore., and a brother James Blankenship, Bonner Springs. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. from the Rossville Christian church. Burial in Mount Hope cemetery, Topeka. | |
| 5728 |  | Obituary- French, Vivian Vivian V. French Mrs. Vivian Velora French, 91, Topeka, died Sunday, June 12, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 13, 1902, at Great Bend, the daughter of Frank Earl and Olivia Louthan Brown. Mrs. French had lived in Topeka most of her life. She was a seamstress and sales clerk for several fabric stores, having last been employed by The House of Fabrics before she retired. Mrs. French was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Topeka. She was married to Rufus Ketterman in 1920. He died in 1929. She was married to Alfred P. French in 1937. He died in 1959. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Ketterman, in 1990. Surviving her are a daughter and son-in-law, Maxine and Louie Elnicki, Topeka; a daughter-in-law, Margie Ketterman, St. Marys; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her funeral is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Otterbein United Methodist Church. 2915 S.W. Eighth Street, Topeka Vivian V. French Vivian Velora French, 91, Topeka, died Sunday, June 12, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 13, 1902, in Great Bend, the daughter of Frank Earl and Olivia Louthan Brown, and spent most of her life in Topeka. She was a seamstress and sales clerk for fabric stores and worked for the House of Fabrics before she retired. Mrs. French was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church. She was married to Rufus Ketterman in 1920. He died in 1929. She was married to Alfred P. French in 1937. He died in 1959. A son, Robert L. Ketterman, died in 1990. Survivors include a daughter, Max-ine Elnicki, Topeka; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. French will lie in state after noon today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein United Methodist Church, 2915 W. 8th, 66606. | |
| 5729 |  | Obituary- Frese, Henry Henry G. Frese Henry G. Frese, 97, Topeka, died Friday, April 8, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Frese was manager of the farm loan department of Merchant’s National Bank from 1945 until he retired in 1952. He also was a partner in Industrial Savings and Loan in Topeka. He was president of Sunnyside Farm Loan Association, a branch of Federal Land Bank representing Shawnee County, in 1933. He was appointed chairman of Shawnee County corn, hog and wheat allotment program to aid drought stricken farmers. In 1935 he became a dealer for Allis-Chalmers Implement Co. He was born April 7, 1891, at Altenesch, near Bremen, Germany, the son of Capt. Hinrick and Anna Bunje Frese. He immigrated to America in 1904 and settled at Wisner, Neb. He lived in Topeka the past 48 years. Mr. Frese was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was married to Lena P. Kaser in 1913 at Pender, Neb. She survives. A daughter, Alice Hubener, died in 1985. Other survivors include a daughter, Evelyn Milligan, Topeka; a son, Clarence A. Frese, Adrian, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Mon¬day in St. John’s Lutheran Church. Entombment will be in Mount Hope Mausoleum. The family will receive friends and relatives from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 901 Fillmore, Topeka 66605, or American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka 66606. | |
| 5730 |  | Obituary- Frese, Lena Mrs. Lena P. Frese Mrs. Lena P. Frese, 97, Topeka, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 1990, at a Topeka care center. She was born April 8, 1893, at Pender, Neb., the daughter of Albert and Pauline Anahiem Kaser. She lived on a farm near Hoyt from 1917 to 1941 when she moved to Topeka. Mrs. Frese was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Indian Creek Community Club. She was married to Henry G. Frese Dec. 25, 1913, at Pender, Neb. He died April 8, 1988. A daughter, Alice Hubener, died Jan. 26, 1985. Survivors include a son, Clarence A. Frese, Adrian, Mich.; a daughter, Evelyn Milligan, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church. Entombment will be in Mount Hope Mausoleum. Mrs. Frese will lie in state today at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 901 Fillmore, 66606, or to Hospice of Topeka, 1272 Fillmore, 66604. | |
| 5731 |  | Obituary- Frey, Betty Betty Louise Frey Betty Louise Frey, 89, Silver Lake, died Wed., April 19, 2012. She was born March 3, 1923, at Elmont, the daughter of Walter J. and Edith A. (Freeman) Mitchell. She was a member of Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene and Silver Lake Senior Citizens. Betty was a homemaker and was the first lady bus driver for Silver Lake U.S.D. # 372. She was married to William W. “Bill” Frey on Jan. 23, 1944, at Topeka. He preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 1996. She was also preceded in death by a son, William Robert “Bob" Frey, on Dec. 5, 1965. Surviving are a daughter: Mary Jo Kippes (Harvey) of Topeka; a son: Darrel W. Frey (Barbara) of Silver Lake; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Mon., April 23, 2012, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave. Interment in Prairie Home Cemetery. Betty will lie in state after 2:00 PM, Sun., at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake Senior Citizens, 404 E. Lake, Silver Lake, KS 66539. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.Penwell-GabelTopeka.com. | |
| 5732 |  | Obituary- Frey, William William Frey SILVER LAKE - William Weir Frey, 72, Silver Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 1996, at a Topeka nursing center. Mr. Frey was an electrician and plumber and had worked for Roberson Lumber Co., Silver Lake, before retiring in 1986. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was born Dec. 10, 1923, at Silver Lake, the son of LeRoy Jacob and Ethel Lillian Weir Frey. He graduated from Silver Lake High School and lived in the community all his life. He was a member of Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, Topeka; the Silver Lake Se¬nior Citizens; and the Disabled American Veterans. He married Betty Louise Mitchell on Jan. 23, 1944, at Topeka. She survives, of the home. Survivors also include a daughter, Mary Jo Kippes, Topeka; a son, Darrel W. Frey, Silver Lake; a sister, Wanda Stolle, Silver Lake; a brother, Dale F. Frey, Silver Lake; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, William Robert "Bob" Frey, on Dec. 5, 1965. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. Mr. Frey will lie in state from 10 a.m. Sunday to 11 a.m. Monday at the mortuary, after which the casket will remain closed. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 S.W. Fairlawn Road, Topeka, Kan., 66606, or the Silver Lake Senior Citizens, 404 E. Lake, Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 5733 |  | Obituary- Frisbey, Blanche 1 Mrs. Blanche Frisbey Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Blanche E. Frisbey, 96, Des Moines, Iowa, a former Kansas, who died Monday in a rest home at Des Moines. She was born Sept. 10, 1876, at Columbus, Kan., and lived at Delia from 1908 to 1949 when she moved to Des Moines, Iowa. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Delia, Royal Neighbors of America and Beacon Hill Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution at Des Moines. She was married to Dr. William R. Frisbey, a physician at Delia, 46 years. He died Aug. 11, 1953. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Martin Tollefson, Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. William P. George, Prairie Village; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Frisbey will lie in state at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday. FRISBEY, BLANCHE – Age 76 [sic- error 96], Des Moines, Iowa, passed away December 18, 1972. Services Penwell-Gabel Chapel 1:30 p.m. Friday. Interment Mr. Hope Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. PENWELL-GABEL FUNERAL HOME, 10th & Lane | |
| 5734 |  | Obituary- Frisbey, Blanche 2 Mrs. Blanche E. Frisbey Sept. 10, 1876 Dec. 18, 1972 Services Penwell-Gabel Chapel 1:30 p.m. Dec. 22, 1972 Officiating Rev. Donald Sears Music Organ Selections Organist Mrs. Farley Bonnett Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery | |
| 5735 |  | Obituary- Frischenmeyer, Dorothy Dorothy Mae Frischenmeyer, 92, formerly of Atchison, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, at Desert Rose Residential Care Center in Hesperia, Calif. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Cemetery, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com . Mrs. Frischenmeyer was born Oct. 19, 1910, in Oklahoma, the daughter of James and Della Pennington. She is survived by four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Frischenmeyer; two daughters, Sharon Ann Morgan and Wilma “Billie” Jones; three sisters and two brothers. | |
| 5736 |  | Obituary- Fritz, Charles DEATH OF CHAS. FRITZ Rossville friends were saddened this week by news of the death of Charley Fritz, which occurred Friday evening about 10:45 at Athens. Ga. While it was known he had been in poor health for some time, the cause of his passing is unknown as no details have been received. His body was taken to Ft. Lauderdale. Florida, for burial. Mr. Fritz had won prosperity and honors since his removal from Rossville to Florida. He served as city manager for Ft. Lauderdale for some time, built scores of miles of new roads in various parts of Florida, and new streets in Ft. Lauderdale. Since ill health had overtaken him he and Mrs. Fritz had been at Athens, Ga., where their daughter, Evelyn is an instructor in a college. | |
| 5737 |  | Obituary- Fritz, Eddie Eddie Fritz, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fritz, died last Friday night, after a sickness that extended over several weeks. To him death was not an unexpected visitant. He repeatedly told his friends he was about to leave them. His words and demeanor countenanced the idea that unseen hands drew back the curtain that hangs between the Father's "footstool" and his throne and laid bare the hands that beckon little children to the arms of Him who said, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." he was six years old, lacking a few days. His parents are well known and highly respected in this community and in the season of their bereavement have the unfeigned sympathy of a numerous company of friends. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church last Sunday morning, the Rev. J.M. Whitehead officiating. The text was taken from Job XIV:14 - "If a man die shall he live again?" In the course of his remarks the preacher said it was impossible for those who have never lost a child to fully comprehend the heart-rending that parents experience as they surround the dying couch, or at the open grave say a last farewell. No truer words could well have been spoken, as every parent who has been called upon to pass through the ordeal can testify. And oh! how this elucidates the idea the inspired penman had in mind when he wrote: "Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the peope. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted." | |
| 5738 |  | Obituary- Fritz, Eldon Eldon J. Fritz Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Grantville Cemetery for Eldon J. Frits, 102, formerly of Topeka, who died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1993, in a Banning, Calif., nursing home. Mr. Fritz was a retired farmer. He was born Sept. 16, 1890, in the Topeka community, the son of Frank and Jessie Justice Fritz. He moved from Topeka many years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Marjorie L. Daneke, Prairie Village; two sons, Dean Fritz, Woodbridge, Calif., and Donald Fritz, Cherry Valley, Calif.; and 18 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in care of Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home in Topeka. | |
| 5739 |  | Obituary- Fritz, Ephraim Ephraim Fritz, farmer, Dixon, son of Ananias and Harriet Fritz, was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, September 30, 1847. His parents migrated to South Dixon, Lee county, in April 1852, and bought a farm of 135 acres in S.E. 1/4 Sec. 13. It has a southern aspect and is well adapted for agricultural and pasturage. His mother died in 1864, and his father has removed to Kansas, where at present he farms 140 acres. The subject of his sketch, July 10, 1873, was united in marriage to Miss A.C. Seibert, daughter of Rev. James L.W. Seibert, Somerset county, Pennsylvania. They have three children, two girls and one boy, named Flora Amelia, Harry Seibert, and Ida May, aged respectively seven, five and four years. Mr. Fritz was for three years in the Illinois Central railroad office at Eldena. [Note: not officially an obituary, but we are indexing it in this manner.] | |
| 5740 |  | Obituary- Fritz, Ephraim 2 Ephriam [sic] Fritz Former Dixonite, is Dead at Olney The remains of Ephriam Fritz, former resident of Dixon, who passed away February 23, at his home at Olney, Ill., will arrive in Dixon this evening and will be taken to the Staples-Moyer mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted from the Staples-Moyer chapel Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock; Rev. Lloyd W. Walter officiating and with interment in Oakwood. Mr. Fritz left Dixon several years ago and of late years has made his home at Olney. His wife preceded him in death about 18 years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E.C. Girton of Brookings, S.D., and two sons, harry of Mobridge, S.D. and Walter of Waukegan. The obituary will be published later. The above was received Monday evening by Mrs. Dave Kesler from a Dixon, Ill., newspaper and was the first news she had of the death of her brother, Eph Fritz. His death occurred at 8 o'clock February 29th, just two hours later than the death of another brother, Mr. Frank Fritz and St. Francis hospital Topeka. The deceased gentleman had been ailing for some time and his death was not unexpected to his immediate relatives but was a shock to the sister, Mrs. Kesler. | |
| 5741 |  | Obituary- Fritz, Grace Grace G. Fritz Grace G. Fritz, 95, Rossville, died Saturday, June 4, 2005, at a hospital in Olathe. She was born January 23, 1910, in Carnegie, OK, the daughter of Homer J. and Ida V. Davis Lampton. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1930. She attended Washburn University and Baker University. She taught in a one-room school in rural Shawnee County for several years. She was a committee woman for the Dover Township. She was instrumental in the development of the Rossville Senior Center. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Silver Lake Chapter #176, and was also a member of the Mission Hills H.D.U. She was a member of the Dover Federated Church for many years before moving to Rossville, where she joined the Rossville United Methodist Church. On August 3, 1931, she married Walter A. Fritz in Topeka. He died July 1, 1966. She was also preceded in death by a son, Neil Fritz, an infant daughter, Nancy Kaye Fritz, three sisters and four brothers. Survivors include one son, Allen Dale Fritz, Mound City; two grandsons, two granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren. The family will greet friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Wednesday evening at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka 66604. | |
| 5742 |  | Obituary- Fritz, John JOHN FRITZ John Fritz, a resident of Rossville for the past forty years, passed away unexpectedly last Friday, October 15, at 1116 Taylor, St., Topeka. The news of his passing was a shock to his Rossville relatives and friends, as his condition had improved so favorably that he was to have left last Saturday for his home in Florida. Mr. Fritz was a native of Somerset, Pa., where he was born January 12, 1850. On the date of his death he was 70 years, 9 months and 3 days old. When about 20 years old he moved to Illinois in 1870 and in 1874 he was married to Mary Emert at Eldena, Ill. Eight years after his arrival in Illinois, in 1878, he brought his family to Kansas. The family lived first on the old DeBacker farm in the west part of the township, and about the year 1884 moved to the farm now owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Parr. Ten years later to a day, on March 1, 1894 he gave up farming and moved into Rossville occupying the property on the corner of Main and Pottawatomie now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fields. For a time he conducted a hardware store and became actively engaged in construction work. In 1911 he bought interests in Florida and moved to Ft. Lauderdale and resumed his business of general contracting and assisted very materially in opening new additions and in the general upbuilding of that city He sold his business in 1921 to his son Charles. Several years after the death of his first wife he was married to Nana E. Boon, at St. Louis, Mo., in 1911, who survives him. Other surviving relatives are his son, Charles E. Fritz of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., one brother, Oliver, of Beatrice, Neb., one sister. Mrs. Etta Kesler, of Rossville, three half brothers, George of Topeka, Erastus of Lawrence, Kan., and Will of Kansas City; three half sisters Mamie Cronin, Laura Murphy and Lucy Foster, all of Topeka. Funeral services were held in the Rossville Presbyterian church Monday, October 18, conducted by the Rev. H. L. Nelson. Interment was in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 5743 |  | Obituary- Fritz, Mary Death has again invaded the limits of our little city and taken away one of its oldest inhabitants and left an aching void in our midst, in the person of Mrs. John Fritz who passed away at the family home in this city Sunday morning Feb. 19th, after an illness of several weeks. She was born in Somerset, Pa., Sept. 25, 1837 and was therefore 73 years old at the time of her death. The funeral was held Monday Feb. 20, at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. John H. Lamb, of which church she had been a member of for many years. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a large number of friends in their hour of sorrow. | |
| 5744 |  | Obituary- Fritz, Walter Neil Fritz Services will be at10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker- Price Mortuary for Walter “Neil” Fritz, 64, who died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, his home on Mission Creek west of Topeka. He had cancer. He was born April 28, 1988, in Topeka, to Walter Allen and Grace Chadwick Fritz. He attended grade school in Silver take and graduated from Dover High School. He attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. He worked at the Santa Fe Railway shops In Topeka for eight years and for Robert Meek Custom Homes for seven years. He was a farmer in the Mission Creek community and near Eskridge from 1976 to 1991. He owned and operated the Mission Creek Fishing and Hunting Cabins. A son, Franklin Fritz, died in 1964. Survivors include his fiancee, Judy Shively, Carbondale; three sons, Howard S. Fritz, Harveyville, and Russell L. Fritz and Kenton Fritz, both in Topeka; a daughter, Laura A. Ogle, Topeka; a stepson, Roy Ijams, Emporia; a stepdaughter, Wendy Garrett, Kansas City, Mo.; his mother, Grace Fritz, Rossville; a brother, Dale Fritz, Olathe; and 10 grandchildren. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Fritz will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Stormont-Vail Hospice Care, 2252 W. 10th, 66604. | |
| 5745 |  | Obituary- Frost, Frank Frank F. Frost Frank F. Frost, 93, Topeka, died Monday, Nov. 18, 1991, at his home. Mr. Frost was a bus driver for the City of Topeka 18 1/2 years before he retired. He was born Dec. 9, 1897, in Topeka, the son of Thomas J. and Sarah J. Price Frost, and spent his life in Topeka. Mr. Frost was a member of Four¬square Church. He was married to Betty May Hinckle Sept. 16, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo. She survives. A son, Robert Frost, preceded him in death. Other survivors include two daughters, Juanita Brandenburg and Julie Hernandez, both of Topeka; four sons, Gary Jordan and Frank Frost, both of Topeka, Kenneth Frost, Nortonville, and James Frost, Delia: 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Frost will lie in state after 11 a.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Contributions may be made to the Frank Frost Memorial Fund to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5746 |  | Obituary- Frost, H. Gede H. Gede Frost August 12, 1963 — August 7, 2023 Listen to Obituary H. Gede Frost, 59, of Topeka, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Stormont Vail in Topeka. He was born on August 12, 1963 to Charles and Judy (Griffiths) Frost in Holton, Kansas and was raised by his grandparents, William H. and Lucille I. Griffiths. He graduated from Rossville High School (Go Dawgs!) and worked at Josten's in Topeka for over 29 years as a printing press operator. Gede was an avid lifetime softball player, bowler and Kansas City Chiefs fanatic. In his younger years he enjoyed coaching his son, Michael in little league and attending his daughters sporting events. He also loved to attend estate sales in his spare time. Gede was a family man and loved to be surrounded by his friends, indulging in an adult beverage or two. Gede is survived by his children, Morgan (James) Frost McCarter, Michael (Laura) Frost, and Holly Frost; siblings, William (Jackie) Griffiths, Danny (Janice) L. Griffiths, Dona Hartzell, Dana Gunn, Danny (Sabrina) J. Hall, Lori Hall, Karen Frost, Randy Frost, Dennis (Morgan) Frost, and Robert Frost; sister in law, Teri Griffiths; Trevonn and Pamela Hall who he thought of as his own; grandchildren, Kai Frost, Karleigh Frost, Kyndahl Frost, and Noah Eads; and his dear friend, Tena Goehring. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; brother, Lu Griffiths; grandson, Reiker Hall; grandparents, William H. Griffiths, and Lucille I. Griffiths; and his niece and nephew, Tamara & Tony Vardys. Visitation where family will greet friends will be held Friday, August 18, 2023, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Parker-Price Funeral Home. Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 pm Inurnment will take place at Valencia Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made out to Shawnee County Parks and Recreation, the Kidney Foundation, or to Helping Hands Humane Society in Gede's name. | |
| 5747 |  | Obituary- Frost, James James F. ‘Jim’ Frost ROSSVILLE — James F. “Jim" Frost, 62, Rossville, formerly of Bel¬ton, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1993, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Frost was an appliance repairman several years before he retired for health reasons. He served in the Navy from April 3, 1948, to Feb. 3, 1950. He was born April 8, 1931, in Topeka, the son of James M. and Eva Rose Agnes Schloetzer Frost. Mr. Frost is survived by three brothers and four sisters, names and addresses unavailable. Mr. Frost donated his body to the University of Health and Science in Kansas City, Mo., for research. No memorial service is planned at his request. | |
| 5748 |  | Obituary- Frost, Roberta Roberta Ann Dolezilek Frost Roberta Ann Dolezilek Frost of Mansfield, TX passed away Sunday, May 20,2018 after many years of declining health. Roberta was born in Topeka, KS on October 11,1930. She was the daughter of Stan¬islaus Justin Dolezilek and Ann Catherine O’Donnell Dolezilek. She lived on a farm in Rossville, KS until her 8th grade when they moved “in to town” in Topeka. She graduated from Seaman High School class of 1948. She completed nurses training at the St Mary’s College St. Francis Hospital Nursing School and then completed her anesthesia training at Case Western in Cleveland, Ohio in 1951. She married Air Force Staff Sgt. James Dee Frost on October 10,1953 in Topeka, KS. They lived an Air Force life together, raising a family and being stationed in Bermuda, then settling and retiring in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Ann Dolezilek, and her son-in-law, Bill Godwin. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Jim Frost (Mansfield, TX); daughter, Sharon Godwin (Arlington, TX); Son, Mike Frost and wife, Rita (Phoenix, AZ); son, Patrick Frost and wife, Maritza(Orlando, FL); grandchildren, Nick Frost; Lindsey Horen and husband, Dave; Justin Godwin and wife, Jamie; Maxwell Frost; and Maria Frost; great-grandchildren Carter Horen and Lily Horen; and sister, Betty Holmes (Topeka, KS); nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research or Catholic Charities. Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish, Arlington, TX. Rosary: 7 p.m., Tuesday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield, TX. | |
| 5749 |  | Obituary- Fry, George Kelley Frye [sic Fry] Dead The remains of Kelley Frye, an old time settler of this community were brought here for burial Monday, from Junction City, his home. He was found dead in bed Sunday morning at the home of a relative in St. George where he was visiting. Mr. Frye was a man about 70 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Frye was well know [sic] over this end of the county. For many years he worked on the Union Pacific railway as a section man and had been on the retired list for some years. Mrs. Frye is a sister of the late Sam Stum of this city. A large number of friends of the family from Junction City accompanied the corpse to this city. [From the Rossville Reporter, November 7, 1913] | |
| 5750 |  | Obituary- Fry, Norma Norma Maxine Fry Norma Maxine Fry, 70, Topeka, died Sunday, May 11, 1997, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Topeka, the daughter of Ralph and Creolia Cristie Galletly. She worked in the medical profession many years before she retired. She was married to John F. Fry in January 1946 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Richard L. Fry and George A. Fry, addresses unavailable. |
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