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| 5901 |  | Obituary- Green, L. Alma 1 L. Alma Green ROSSVILLE - L. Alma Green, 73, Rossville, died Monday, Jan. 6, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Green and her husband farmed in the Willard community for several years. She also worked in factories during World War II. She was born Feb. 22, 1923, in the Beach Community, N.C., the daughter of Earl and Pearl Swayer. She moved to Rossville from Willard in 1991. Mrs. Green was a member of Lecompton Chapel in Lecompton. She married Ray Green in 1950 in Michigan. He died March 25, 1975. She also was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Anderson. Survivors include a son, Larry Anderson, Rossville; a sister, Aileen Dimaya, Pontiac, Mich.; and a brother, Earl Swayer Jr., Weaverville, N.C. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be at the Green Family Cemetery near Willard. Mrs. Green will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library or to the Lecompton Chapel and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5902 |  | Obituary- Green, L. Alma 2 L. Alma Green L. Alma Green, 73, Rossville, died Monday, January 6, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. She grew up in the Beach community in North Carolina. She was a homemaker, and had worked in factories during World War II. She moved to the Willard community and fanned with her husband, Ray, until she moved to Rossville. She had lived in Rossville since 1991. She was a member of the Lecompton Chapel in Lecompton. She was born February 22, 1923, in the Beach community, the daughter of Earl and Pearl Hefner Swayer. She was married to Ray Green in 1950, in Michigan. He died March 25, 1975. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Anderson. Survivors include one son, Larry Anderson, Rossville; one sister, Aileen Dimaya, Pontiac, Ml; one brother, Earl Swayer, Jr., Weaverville, NC. Her service was Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in the Green Family Cemetery near Willard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library or the Lecompton Chapel and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5903 |  | Obituary- Green, Margaret Mrs. Margaret Green Services for Mrs. Margaret Green who formerly lived in Silver Lake, were Monday in Roseville, Calif. She died Thursday at a Roseville hospital. Born in Shawnee county, she lived here most of her life and moved to California five years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marvin Berry of Silver Lake, and Mrs. Margaret Berry of Roseville, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. | |
| 5904 |  | Obituary- Green, Vivian 1 Vivian J. Green Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Vivian June Green, 42,10449 N.W. 4th, who died Sunday of injuries she received in a three-vehicle accident about four miles east of Wamego in Pottawatomie County, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. She was born May 29, 1937, at Delia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wyatt. She was graduated from Lecompton High School in 1955 and moved to Topeka from Lecompton 24 years ago. Mrs. Green worked for Fleming Food Co. for six years. She was a member of the Lecompton United Methodist Church. She was married May 22, 1955, at Dover to Loren Green, who survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Teresa Denise Green, Renee June Green, Karla Karen Green and Shirley Lynn Green, at home; a son, Ricky Adair Green, at home; her mother, Mrs. Flossie Graham Wyatt, 2343 N.W. 62nd; seven brothers, Robert Wyatt, 5624 N.W. Greenhills Road, Glen Wyatt, Bellevue, Neb., Howard Wyatt, Andover, Marion Wyatt, 2315 N. Clay, Lloyd Wyatt, 4021 N.W. Pocahontas, James Wyatt, 221 Arter, and Duane Wyatt, Osage City; four sisters, Mrs. Geneva Farrell, 3030 N.W. 66th, Mrs. Margie Mulanax, 6529 N.W. 86th, Mrs. Laveign Ostrander, 3124 N.W. 66th, and Mrs. Joyce Diepenbrock, 3029 Min¬nesota. Burial will be in Half Day Cemetery at Elmont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville High School Boosters Club, in care of Bill Raine, Route 8, Topeka, 66604. Green services Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Topeka, for Mrs. Vivian June Green, 42, 10449 N.W. 4th, who died Sunday of injuries she received in a three-vehicle accident about four miles east of Wamego in Pottawatomie County, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. Burial will be in Half Day Cemetery, Elmont. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville High School Boosters Club, in care of Bill Raine, Route 8, Topeka, 66614. | |
| 5905 |  | Obituary- Green, Vivian 2 Wreck victim listed serious A Horton man who suffered a head injury and broken leg in a three-vehicle accident Sunday has improved from critical to serious condition at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, a hospital spokesman said today. The man, Rick Pederson, 18, was one of two persons injured in the accident, which killed 42-year-old Vivian J. Green, 10449 N.W. 4th. The other man, James Flanagan, 20, Emmett, was list¬ed in fair condition at Stormont-Vail. The accident occurred when the car in which Green was riding collided head-on with the car driven by Pederson about four miles east of Wamego on US-24. A third car, driven by Sharon Davis, 36, Rossville, was following the Green vehicle, and also struck the Pederson vehicle. Davis was not injured. Mrs. June Green Mrs. Vivian June Green, 42, 10449 N.W. 4th, died Sunday of injuries she received in a three-vehicle accident about four miles east of Wamego in Pottawatomie County, the Kansas Highway Patrol said. She was born May 29, 1937, at Delia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wyatt. She graduated from Lecompton High School in 1955. She moved to Topeka from Lecompton 24 years ago. Mrs. Green worked for Fleming Food Co. for six years. She was a member of the Lecompton United Methodist Church. On May 22, 1955, she married Loren Green at Dover. He survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Teresa Denise Green, Renee June Green, Karla Karen Green and Shirley Lynn Green, all of the home; a son, Ricky Adair Green, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Flossie Graham Wyatt, 2343 N.W. 62nd; seven brothers, Robert Wyatt, 5624 N.W. Greenhills Road, Glen Wyatt, Bellevue, Neb., Howard Wyatt, Andover, Marion Wyatt, 2315 N. Clay, Lloyd Wyatt, 4021 N.W. Pocahontas, James Wyatt, 221 Arter, and Duane Wyatt, Osage City; four sisters, Mrs. Geneva Farrell, 3030 N.W. 66th, Mrs. Margie Mulanax, 6529 N.W. 86th, Mrs. Laveign Ostrander, 3124 N.W. 66th, and Mrs. Joyce Diepenbrock, 3029 Minnesota. Services are pending at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Half Day Cemetery at Elmont. | |
| 5906 |  | Obituary- Green, Vivian 3 June Green Killed In Head-On Collision June Green, 42, Route 8, Topeka, was killed in a head-on collision late Sunday night in Pottawatomie County. According to the dispatcher at the Highway Patrol office in Topeka, three vehicles were involved in the accident about 10:45 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 1979. The dispatcher said Monday morning that the accident was still being investigated to determine which vehicle had crossed the center line to cause the collision which occurred just east of the bridge over the Vermillion River on U.S. 24 Highway, ap-proximately four miles east of Wamego. A 1975 Dodge driven by Rick Pederson, 18, Route 2, Horton, was totaled. Pederson was taken to the Wamego City Hospital and later transferred to Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka where his condition Monday was listed in critical condition with head injuries. Vivian J. (June) Green, 42, Route 8, Topeka, was the driver of a 1973 Mercury which was totaled in the accident. Mrs. Green was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was taken to Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, and later taken to Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka. A passenger in her car, James Flanagan, 20, Emmett, was injured. He was taken to the Wamego City Hospital and later transferred to Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka where his condition Monday morning was described as fair. The third vehicle, a 1974 Ford pickup driven by Sharon Davis, 36, rural Rossville, sustained approximately $700 damage according to a preliminary report at the scene. There was no report of injuries to Ms. Davis. Allegedly, the Dodge, headed west on U.S. 24, and the Mercury, headed east on U.S. 24, collided. The pickup which was following the Mercury tried to avoid the collision and slid between the two vehicles, striking the Dodge. At approximately 11 p.m., the Rossville Fire Department was called by the Pottawatomie County Sheriffs Department requesting the “Jaws of Life” tool be dispatched to the scene to assist in removing victims trapped in the vehicles. Three firemen from Rossville went to the scene to assist in the operation. Mrs. Green’s obituary is printed on page 2 of this issue. | |
| 5907 |  | Obituary- Greenberg, Phyllis Phyllis Jean Greenberg Phyllis Jean Greenberg, 79, Topeka, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007, at Midland Hospice Care. Phyllis had COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which caused her to be home-bound in recent years. She was born on June 26, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William Hall and Elsie (Rezac) Lynde. Phyllis was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church. She was known for her artistic talents in ceramics and oil paintings; and she enjoyed working her yard and flower beds. She showed and developed prize-winning championship German Shepherd dogs in the 1950’s; an interest she thoroughly enjoyed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irwin Greenberg, in 1953. She is survived by a son, Frank William Meade, and his wife, Esta. Services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Phyllis will not lie in state. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Hope Lutheran Church, 2636 SE Minnesota Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66605; or Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 5908 |  | Obituary- Greeve, Devin Devin Micheal Greeve Devin Micheal Greeve, age 17, of Topeka, passed away August 18, 2016 after a vehicle accident near Silver Lake. Devin was born January 4, 1999 at Topeka, Kansas, the son of Tim Greeve and Tonya Dugger. Devin was currently a senior at Silver Lake High School. He worked part time at Walmart as a cashier. He also worked at Gary’s Berry’s. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gaby Greeve and a step brother, Tyler M. Crouse. He is survived by his father, Tim Greeve and step mom, Traci of Topeka; his mother, Tonya Crouse and step dad, Matthew, of Topeka; paternal grandparents, Dale and Debbie Greeve of Topeka; maternal grandfather, Paul Nisbeth; a maternal grandmother, Shirley Dugger; step brothers, Daegan and Colten McLaughlin and a step sister, Ryleigh McLaughlin. Devin enjoyed forging metals and various inventions. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24,2016 at Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Bible Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Devin and Gaby Greeve Memorial Fund at the Silver Lake Bank in Topeka and the Lyndon State Bank. Davidson Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. Please visit davidsonfuneral.com to view or sign online guest book. | |
| 5909 |  | Obituary- Greeve, Gabrielle Gabrielle “Gaby” Noel Greeve Gabrielle “Gaby” Noel Greeve, age 11, of Topeka, passed away August 18,2016 after a vehicle accident near Silver Lake. Gaby was born November 29, 2004 at Brandon, Florida the daughter of Tim Greeve and Tonya Dugger. Gaby was currently in the 6th grade at Silver Lake Elementary. She served as a volunteer at Harvesters, the Hope House and North Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Devin M. Greeve and a step brother, Tyler M. Crouse. She is survived by her father, Tim Greeve and step mom, Traci of Topeka; her mother, Tonya Crouse and step dad, Matthew of Topeka; paternal grandparents, Dale and Debbie Greeve of Topeka; a maternal grandmother, Shirley Dugger; step brothers, Tyler, Daegan and Colten McLaughlin and a step sister, Ryleigh McLaughlin. Gaby was an avid reader and enjoyed singing and dancing. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24,2016 at Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Bible Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Devin and Gaby Greeve Memorial Fund at the Silver Lake Bank in Topeka and the Lyndon State Bank. Davidson Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. Please visit davidsonfuneral.com to view or sign online guest book. | |
| 5910 |  | Obituary- Grell, Harry 1 Harry Grell ROSSVILLE - Memorial services will be at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Mary’s for Harry Grell, 89, Rossville, who died Wednesday, July 21, 1993, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Grell was a carpenter and had worked at Pearl Harbor, on the Alaskan Highway and in Topeka and Junction City. He retired in 1969. He was born July 11, 1904 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Charles and Lilly Rogers Grell. He grew up in Junction City and was graduated from Abilene High school. Mr. Grell was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. He was married to Jessie E. Wood May 10, 1947, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Darmaris Humphrey, Pawley Island, S.C.; a stepdaughter, Norma Simecka, Delia; a sister, Ruth Henner, Hillsboro, Ore.; six grandchildren; six step grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren. Mr. Grell was cremated and inurnment is pending. Contributions may be made to the Harry Grell Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time by relatives and left with the funeral home. | |
| 5911 |  | Obituary- Grell, Jessie Jessie E. Grell Jessie E. Grell, 91, St. Marys, died Friday, May 28, 2004, at Community Hospital in St. Marys. She was born November 11, 1912, near Dwight, the daughter of Harry and Inez Woodman Wood. She was reared at Dwight and graduated from Dwight High School. She had lived in the Hoyt and Delia communities for many years. Mrs. Grell was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. In 1930, she married Glenn Fechner. He preceded her in death. In 1948, she married Harry Grell, who also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Norma Fechner Simecka, Silver Lake; six grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. Mrs. Grell was cremated. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Marys Manor Chapel in St. Marys. Inurnment will be in Hoyt Cemetery at Hoyt. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 5912 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Christine MRS. C. D. GRESSER Christine Dannenfelser was born in Henry county, Illinois, May 5, 1848 and departed from this life at Rossville, Sept. 3, 1929 at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 29 days. She was united in marriage to Frederick Ernest Gresser, Oct. 28, 1868, he having preceded her to the great beyond nine years ago. To this union was born five sons and one daughter, the daughter having died in infancy. The sons are Edwin E. of Topeka; Albert Grant and Clarence E. of Rossville, John Clark of Ft. Riley and Rollin F. of Baxter Springs, Kan. At the age of seventeen years she united with the Baptist church but after a marriage on moving to Atkinson, Ill., she united with the Congregational church there to which she still belonged. Thru all her life she was active in all the departments of her church until failing health prevented. Mrs. Gresser came to Rossville nine years ago to make her home with her children, most of this time having been spent with her son Grant where after much tender care she passed away. Thru all the trials of her life she kept her faith in God, never once doubting but that all things were His plan and done for the best. So strong was this faith, that she goes on beyond leaving on the memory of her children an indelible memorial to the mother who lived her Christianity each day of her life. Funeral services were this (Thursday) morning at 10:30 o’clock, at the home of C. E. Gresser, conducted by the Rev. Gordon S. Pritchett. The body was then taken to Topeka for shipment to Geneseo, Ill., for burial. Mrs. Grant Gresser and Messrs. C. E. Gresser and Rollin Gresser of Baxter Springs, accompanied the body to its last resting place. | |
| 5913 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Clarence 1 Rossville-Topeka Banker, Clarence E. Gresser, Dies Clarence Ernest Gresser, 80, longtime banker in Topeka and Rossville, died Wednesday night in a Topeka nursing home. The son of Fredrick and Christine Gresser, he was born March 11, 1883, at Atkinson, Ill. At the age of 16 he came to Kansas and began working in the old Citizens State Bank in North Topeka, where his brother, Ed Gresser, was cashier. Clarence E. Gresser spent a few years at the Central National Bank in Topeka and in 1909 organized the People’s State Bank at Rossville. He remained with the Rossville bank until he retired as president about five years ago. He served two terms as mayor of Rossville and several terms on the city council, grade school board and high school board. He was Sunday school superintendent of the Rossville Methodist Church 17 years and church treasurer many years. He was past master of the Rossville Masonic Lodge. He and Leonore Miller, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Miller of Topeka, were married in 1907. Survivors include his widow; two sons, Joe M. Gresser of Rossville, and Don F. Gresser, 1534 W. 17th; five granddaughters; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; and a brother, Rollin Gresser of Brady, Tex. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Methodist Church at Rossville with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka. The Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. CARD OF THANKS - For the kind expressions of sympathy shown us by the friends and business places of our town and surrounding community during the past sadness, we gratefully acknowledge and deeply appreciate. The flowers were beautiful. The C. E. Gresser family | |
| 5914 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Clarence 2 Founder of Peoples State Bank Dies At Age 80 Services for Clarence Ernest Gresser, 80, former Topeka banker and founder of the Peoples State Bank at Rossville, were at 10 a. m. Saturday in the Rossville Methodist Church. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka. He died Wednesday night in a Topeka nursing home where he had lived for several months. He was born March 11, 1883, at Atkinson, Ill. He came to Kansas at the age of 16 and began working in the old Citizens State Bank of North Topeka, where his brother, The late Ed Gresser, was cashier. He also worked several years at the former Central National Bank of Topeka. C.E. Gresser organized the bank at Rossville in l909. He retired as president about five years ago. He served two terms as mayor of Rossville and served several terms on the city council, elementary and high school boards. He was Sunday school superintendent of Rossville Methodist Church 17 years and church treasurer many years. He was a past master of Rossville Masonic Lodge. His wife, the former Leonore Miller, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Miller of Topeka, survives. Among other survivors are two sons, Joe M. Gresser, Rossville, and Don F. Gresser, Topeka; a brother, Rollin Gresser, Brady, Texas; six grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Marvin Davis, Everett Pelfrey, Rolland Parr, Harold Reser, Homer Reid, and Junior Dannefer. | |
| 5915 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Clarence 3 (First published in the Shawnee County Reporter August 29, 1963) IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of C. E. GRESSER, a/k/a CLARENCE E. GRESSER, Deceased No. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR To the Creditors, Heirs, Devisees and Legatees of C. E. Gresser, a/k/a Clar ence E. Gresser, Deceased, and all others concerned: You and each of you will take notice that on the 23rd day of August, 1963, Joe M. Gresser was appointed executor of the Will of C. E. Gresser, deceased, and duly qualified as such executor and Letters Testamentary were issued to him on August 23, 1963, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the said estate within nine months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided bylaw, and if their demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred. Joe M. Gresser, Executor of the Will of C. E. Gresser, Deceased. J. A. Babicki, Attorney for Executor 506 New England Bldg., Topeka, Kansas. | |
| 5916 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Don Don F. Gresser Don F. Gresser of Topeka passed away Tuesday, May 31, at age 93 at Brewster Health Center in Topeka. Don was born in Rossville, on Jan. 14, 1912, the son of Clarence E. and Leonore Miller Gresser. He attended school in Rossville and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1934 passing his examination to become a certified public accountant. He worked for Peet Marwick Mitchell in Kansas City, then moved to Topeka in 1946 to establish his own firm, Garrison and Gresser, CPA Associates. They developed the system of flour accounting to serve the special needs of Kansas farmers. Don is fondly remembered by many Topeka residents for his integrity and kindness with their financial needs. He met Florence Keller as a fellow high school band member from the neighboring town of Delia. They courted during college years, married in 1936 and were blessed with a long and happy marriage of 69 years. The family cherishes memories of Thanksgiving, Christmas and annual summer lake vacations. Don is survived by his wife, Florence; daughters, Marilyn Baisel of Ft. Collins, Colo., Barbara Williams (husband Clark) of Farmington Hills, Mich., Andrea Atkinson (husband John) of St. Louis, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Gresser of Rossville. Don was a faithful steward of the community, serving as president of the KAICPA in 1961. He was a 50-year member of the First United Methodist Church having served on the Finance and Building committees. He volunteered as treasurer of the Shawnee County Girl Scouts for many years and also served with the Topeka Optimists and the Ostomy Society. Services were held Sunday morning at the Brewster Medical facility at 1001 S.W. 29th St. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Topeka or the Alzheimers Association in care of Penwell Gabel Funeral Home at 1321 S.W. 10th Ave. Topeka, KS, 66604. | |
| 5917 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Grant GRANT GRESSER Grant Gresser 71, for a number of years a resident of Rossville community, but for the past few years a farmer near Admire, died in an Emporia hospital Sunday, October 29th. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Emporia. The body was taken to Geneseo, Ill. for burial. His wife has sold their farm and will shortly move to Moline, Ill., where her daughter Etta and other relatives now live. Survivng him are his widow and three children; three brothers, E. S. Gresser, Topeka; Clarence and Rollin Gresser, of Rossville. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gresser and Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Gresser went to Enrporia, Wednesday to attend the funeral services of their brother, Grant Gresser. The services were held at the McVay-Jones funeral home. The body was taken to Genesco, Ill., for burial. | |
| 5918 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Joe Joe M. Gresser ROSSVILLE — Joe M. Gresser, 79, of Rossville died Friday, May 18, 1990, at his home. Mr. Gresser was president of Peoples State Bank here from 1963 until he retired in 1974. He also was involved in insurance, real estate and farming. He was born Sept. 5, 1910, at Rossville, the son of Clarence E. and Leonora E. Miller Gresser. He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and a 1933 graduate of the University of Kansas. He began working for Peoples State Bank in 1933 and except for when he served in World War II, he was there until he retired. Mr. Gresser served in the amphibious forces for the Navy in the Mediterranean and the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion. He married Ruth A. McCurry June 13, 1942, at Chapel Hill, N.C. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Dr. Michael Gresser, Les Cedres, Quebec; two daughters, Carolyn Gresser, Rossville, and Catherine Barber, Sachse, Texas; a brother, Don Gresser, Topeka; and two grandchildren. A son, Robert Gresser, died in August 1946. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Verschelden Chapel at St. Marys. Burial will be at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Gresser will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville First Responder Unit and sent in care of the Rossville Fire Department. Joe M. Gresser Joe M. Gresser, 79, Rossville, died Friday, May 18, 1990, at his home. Mr. Gresser was president of Peoples State Bank in Rossville from 1963 until he retired in 1974. He also was involved in insurance, real estate and farming. He was born September 5, 1910, at Rossville, the son of Clarence E. and Leonora E. Miller Gresser. He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and a 1933 graduate of the University of Kansas. He began working for Peoples State Bank in 1933 and, except for when he served in World War II, he was there until he retired. Mr. Gresser served in the amphibious forces for the Navy in the Mediterranean and the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion. He married Ruth A. McCurry June 13, 1942, at Chapel Hill, N.C. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Dr. Michael Gresser, Les Cedres, Quebec; two daughters, Carolyn Gresser, Rossville, and Catherine Barber, Sachse, Tex.; a brother, Don Gresser, Topeka; and two grandchildren. A son, Robert Gresser, died in August 1946. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville First Responder Unit and sent in care of the Rossville Fire Department. | |
| 5919 |  | Obituary- Gresser, John CLARK GRESSER John Clark Gresser, aged 48 years 3 months and 7 days, died at Fort Riley, Kansas, Sunday, at 8:55 p. m., unexpectedly from an acute heart ailment. Besides his widow he leaves a daughter, Jeanne, aged 12, and four brothers, E. S. Gresser, of Topeka; Grant Gresser, of Admire; C. E. Gresser, of Rossville, and Rollin Gresser, of Baxter Springs, Kansas, to mourn his departure. He had served in the U. S. army as staff sergeant [sic] for fifteen years, with service on the Mexican border, Washington, D. C., and Ft. Riley. He had been stationed at Riley for the past ten years, and was a chemist in the hospital. His military record showed that he enlisted six times and was discharged five times, each time with a record of excellent character and no demerits. The funeral was held Tuesday at Ft. Riley with full military honors. Burial was in the Ft. Riley cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gresser were at Fort Riley, Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, Clark, who passed away Sunday evening. | |
| 5920 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Leonore Leonore Gresser ROSSVILLE—Mrs. Leonore Elizabeth Gresser, 88, died Monday at her home here. She was born Sept. 25, 1883, at Waverly, Ill., the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Miller, and moved to Kansas with her parents early in 1884. She lived at Manhattan and later in Topeka a few years before she moved to Rossville in 1909. She attended Kansas State University at Manhattan. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of Eastern Star, both at Rossville. She was married to Clarence E. Gresser in 1907. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Joe M. Gresser, Rossville, and Don F. Gresser, 1655 Withdean Road, Topeka; five granddaughters; a grandson; six great-granddaughters and a great-grandson. Services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Rossville. | |
| 5921 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Rolin EX-RESIDENT DIES Word has been received of the death of a former Rossville resident who passed away several weeks ago in Texas. Rolin Fred Gresser, 79, was born May 12, 1891 in Atkinson, Illinois and married Grace Gresser October 7, 1914 in Illinois. She preceded him in death in 1969. Survivors include a son, Rolin F. Gresser of Miami Beach, Florida, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Elliott of Brady, Texas; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Gresser had been a banker most of his life. | |
| 5922 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Ruth 1 Ruth A. Gresser ROSSVILLE- Ruth A. Gresser, 87, died Sunday, November 18, 2007 at her rural Rossville home. Mrs. Gresser was a homemaker. She was born February 5, 1920 in Eccles, MO., the daughter of Walter B. and Grace Wasson McCurry. She graduated from high school in Salisbury, Mo., and from Missouri Business College in Jefferson City, MO. She married Joe M. Gresser on June 13, 1942 in Chapel Hill N.C. They moved to Rossville in October 1945. Mr. Gresser died May 18, 1990. She was also preceded in death by an infant son Robert Gresser in August 1946. Mrs. Gresser was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Topeka. Survivors include a son, Michael Gresser Ojai, CA; two daughters, Carolyn Gresser, Rossville and Catherine Barber, Colorado Springs, CO; two grandchildren and a great-grandson. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 23, 2007 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gresser will lie in state from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 and an hour before service time on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Home Health and Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.pipeifuneralhome.com. | |
| 5923 |  | Obituary- Gresser, Ruth 3 Ruth A. Gresser Ruth A. Gresser, 87, died Nov. 18, 2007, at her rural Rossville home. Mrs. Gresser was a homemaker. She was born Feb. 5, 1920, in Eccles, Mo., the daughter of Walter B. and Grace Wasson McCurry. She graduat¬ed from high school in Salisbury, Mo., and from Missouri Business College in Jefferson City, Mo. She married Joe M. Gresser on June 13, 1942, in Chapel Hill, N.C. They moved to Rossville in October 1945. Mr. Gresser died May 18, 1990. She was also preceded in death by an infant son Robert Gresser in August 1946. Mrs. Gresser was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Topeka. Survivors include a son, Michael Gresser of Ojai, Calif.; two daughters, Carolyn Gresser of Rossville and Catherine Barber of Colorado Springs, Co.; two grandchildren; and a great- grandson. Funeral services were held Nov. 23 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heartland Home Health and Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5924 |  | Obituary- Grieshaber, Veronica Veronica Grieshaber March 10, 1922 — August 19, 2021 Veronica A. (Minihan) Grieshaber passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the St. Marys Manor at age 99. She was born March 10, 1922, on the family farm near Blaine, Kansas. She was the daughter of Robert J. and Bridget Hudson Minihan. Veronica grew up on the family farm with three brothers and three sisters, attended Blaine High School and graduated with the class of 1940. Veronica and Carl H. Grieshaber were married October 9, 1943, at St. Stanislaus Church in Kansas City. They were devoted to each other for nearly seventy years until Carl's passing. Veronica was an inspirational farm wife and mother known for exceptional cooking, especially pies and banana bread. The family were lifelong members of the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys, KS. Survivors include three children: Marcia Sol of Manhattan, Thomas (Nancy) Grieshaber of Manhattan, Nancy Andrick of Johnson City, TN, eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. Veronica was preceded in death by her parents; brothers John Minihan, James Minihan, and Robert Minihan; sisters Marcella Pettingill, Catherine Miller, Margaret Sherlock, and grandson Michael Sol. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited at 9:00 A.M. Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Youth Programs and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5925 |  | Obituary- Griffin, Clifford Boy, 10, Dies When Station Wagon Upsets A rural Rossville youngster was killed late Tuesday afternoon when he was thrown from a car and the vehicle rolled over him near St. Marys, a Kansas Highway Patrol official said. The boy was identified as Clifford R. Griffin, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Griffin, who live north of Rossville. The youngster was a fourth grader at Rossville Grade School. In Station Wagon Patrolmen said the boy was one of the passengers in a 1960- model station wagon driven by his mother, Mrs. Anna M. Griffin, 40. The accident occurred a half-mile north and about 1 1/2 miles east of the St. Marys city limits. The vehicle was eastbound on a gravel road when the driver lost control and the car hit an embankment. The station wagon overturned and the 10-year-old was caught underneath. Other passengers in the car included the boy’s father, a brother, Gregory, 5, and a sister, Desdmona, 3. They escaped with only minor injuries. Born at Winchester Clifford Russell Griffin was born March 17, 1962, at Winchester and lived in the Rossville and Dover communities four years. Besides the parents, survivors include seven brothers, Dallas Griffin, Nathan Griffin, Lavern Griffin, Ronald Griffin, Crouse Griffin, Van Griffin and Gregory Griffin, all at home; five sisters. Mrs. Erma DuBois, 1272 Polk, Topeka, and Judy Griffin, Roberta Griffin, Marietta Griffin, and Desdmona Griffin, all at home; and grandparents, Mrs. Julie Griffin, Lebanon, Mo., Mrs. Effie Glenn, Springfield, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hill, Newburg, Mo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church at Rossville Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5926 |  | Obituary- Griffith, Henry HENRY FRANKLIN GRIFFITH was born August 25, 1886, in Republic County, Kansas, and departed this life in St. Margaret’s Hospital Kansas City, Kansas, at 11 a. m. Saturday, December 11, 1943. He had been in poor health for several years. He was married August 25, 1913, to Laverna A. Mondt, at Topeka, Kansas. To this union were born five children, two sons passing away in infancy. The surviving family includes his faithful wife; this son, Loyal, daughter, Fernta, son Lavern and grandson, R. R. Kemper, Jr.,; also his son-in-law, R. R. Kemper, Sr., and his aged father, Marion R. Griffith and a sister, Mrs. Bertha McCormick, a brother, S. R. Griffith; several other relatives. His mother preceded him in death in April, 1935, Frank, as he was known, was a good worker, and a good father. He was a pleasant, jolly personality and leaves many friends to mourn his departure. He joined the Presbyterian Church at Belvue, Kansas while quite young. Burial was in Wamego City Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS—We wish to thank all those who so kindly remembered our husband and father with cards and letters during his long stay in the hospital and we also thank all those who sent flowers and gave sympathy to us at his death. We also thank the pallbearers. — Mrs. Frank Griffith and the children | |
| 5927 |  | Obituary- Griffith, Maurine Maurine Griffith Maurine Elizabeth Griffith, 72, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Griffith was a certified nursing assistant and worked as a heart technician at Stormont- Vail Regional Medical Center for 30 years. She was born October 19, 1929, in Delia, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Day Reedy. She had lived in Silver Lake for 40 years. Mrs. Griffith was a member of the First Baptist Church, Silver Lake. She married Arthur D. Griffith on July 21, 1951, at Topeka. He survives, of the home. Other survivors include two sons, David G. Griffith, Ozawkie, and Marvin D. Griffith, Delia; a daughter, Dorothy E. Arnold, Silver Lake; eight grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 15 great-great grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. Her service was at 11 a.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary Chapel, Topeka. Burial was in Prairie Home Cemetery. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church of Silver Lake, 301 Railroad, Silver Lake, KS 66539. | |
| 5928 |  | Obituary- Griffiths, Theresa Theresa Griffiths DELIA —Theresa Burghart Griffiths, 61, Delia, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Griffiths was a customer service representative for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for four years. She was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Topeka, the daughter of George John and Margaret Mary Hartman Burghart. She attended Hayden High School and had lived in Delia the past 19 years. She married William Birk Griffiths on Jan. 30, 1982, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Michaela Griffiths, at home, and Tammy Lynn Vardys, Lawrence; a son, Michael Brandenburg, Topeka; seven sisters, Patricia Ann Taylor and Marilyn McLaughlin, both of Kansas City, Mo.. Ginny Trygg, Linda Gilchrist, Christine Gassen and Sandy Newton, all of Topeka, and Rita Greene, Webster, Fla.; three brothers, John Burghart and Richard Burghart, both of Topeka, and George Burghart III, Valley Falls; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Parish. Burial will be at Valencia Cemetery. Mrs. Griffiths will lie in state after 3 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606-2800. | |
| 5929 |  | Obituary- Griffiths, William William H. Griffiths William Henry Griffiths, 71, Topeka, died early Sunday morning, April 30, 1995, at his home. He was born May 8, 1923 at Corning, the son of Robert N. and Dona Alice Johnson Griffiths. Mr. Griffiths had worked for the City Parks and Public Properties Department from March 28, 1963 to August 16, 1982 and, at the time of his retirement, was the superintendent. He previously had owned a landscaping business in Topeka. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving from September 17, 1943 to February 19, 1946, and was discharged as a Tech Sergeant. He was a member of Philip Billard Post #1650, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans #3. He had received three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Medal, Victory Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge, Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and Marksman. Mr. Griffiths was a member of the Circleville Christian Church of Circleville, and was a past member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge in North Topeka and the Highland Park Booster Club. Before World War II, he had played minor league baseball in Topeka. He was married to Lucille I. Baxter June 21, 1941, at Holton. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, William Birkett “Birky” Griffiths, Delia, Danny Lawrence Griffiths, Tecumseh, Billy “Lu” Griffiths, Holton, and Henry “Gede” Frost, Topeka; three daughters, Judy May Hall, Delia, and Dona Ilene Hartzell and Dana Irene Gunn, both of Topeka; 18 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. He will lie in state after 8:00 Tuesday (this morning) at the Parker-Price Mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 this evening. His funeral service is at 2:00 Wednesday at the funeral chapel, with Dr. David L. Myers and the Rev. Richard Guilfoil officiating. Philip Billard Post #1650, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will conduct military graveside honors at Valencia Cemetery west of Topeka at Valencia Road and 1-70. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Department at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, 1500 S.W. Tenth, Topeka 66604-1353. | |
| 5930 |  | Obituary- Grimm, Edna 1 MRS EDNA GRIMM Mrs. Edna Place Grimm, 65, Eudora, died Tuesday, September 14, 1976 in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Monday afternoon after she was stricken while visiting in Topeka. She had a heart attack. She was born June 27, 1911 at Delia, the daughter of James and Matilda McClain. She lived at Holton before she moved to Douglas County in 1949. She worked at the Sunflower Ordnance Plant from 1951 to 1957 and later was employed in Lawrence. She was a member of the former Glad Tidings Church at Holton. A son, Charles Place, died May 28, 1971. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Mina Luther, Mrs. Mary Fish, Mrs. Lucille Baise, Mrs. Norma Collins, and Mrs. Elaine Barnes, all of Eudora, and Mrs. Paulette Wielgopolski, address unavailable; and three sons, Gene Place and James Place, both of Eudora, and Nick Place, Lawrence. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Stacia Eakin, Delia, Mrs. Nona Hurla, Hollister, Mo., Mrs. Ruth Whittington, Eudora, and Myrnah McClain, Glendale, Calif.; three brothers, Samuel McClain Soldier, John McClain, Benkelman, Nebr., and Fred McClain, Osawatomie; 41 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Christian Church in North Lawrence. Burial will be in Olive Hill Cemetery about eight miles west of Holton under the direction of Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. | |
| 5931 |  | Obituary- Grimm, Edna 2 Edna Grimm Mrs. Edna Place Grimm, 65, Eudora, died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Monday afternoon after she was stricken while visiting in Topeka. She had a heart attack. She was born June 27, 1911, at Delia. She lived at Holton before she moved to Douglas County in 1949. She worked at the Sunflower Ordnance Plant from 1951 to 1957 and later was employed in Lawrence. She was a member of the former Glad Tidings Church at Holton. A son, Charles Place, died May 28, 1971. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Mina Luther, Mrs. Mary Fish, Mrs. Lucille Baise, Mrs. Norma Collins, and Mrs. Elaine Barnes, all of Eudora, and Mrs. Paulette Wielgopolski, address unavailable; and three sons, Gene Place and James Place, both of Eudora, and Nick Place, Lawrence. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Stacia Eakin, Delia, Mrs. Nona Hurla, Hollister, Mo., Mrs. Ruth Whittington, Eudora, and Myrnah McClain, Glendale, Calif.; three brothers, Samuel McClain, Soldier, John McClain, Benkelman. Neb., and Fred McClain, Osawatomie; 41 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Christian Church in North Lawrence. Burial will be in Olive Hill Cemetery about eight miles west of Holton. Mrs. Grimm will lie in state until 9 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. | |
| 5932 |  | Obituary- Grimm, Mary Mary Lou Grimm Mary Lou Grimm, 83, Silver Lake, died Sat., Oct. 8, 2011, at Rossville Healthcare. She was born April 28, 1928, at Longford, the daughter of Edward F. and Fannie H. (Cummings) Riley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Grimm; a son, Shawn Grimm; and a brother, O.J. “Buzz” Riley. Surviving are her children: Kevin Grimm, Stacie Sprague, and Kele Wichman; her siblings: Nora Shaffer, Bernard Riley, Patricia Pointer, Sheryl Rauch, and Tonya Shea; 14 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Private interment will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 5933 |  | Obituary- Griswold, Edgar 1 E. G. Griswold Services for Edgar G. Griswold, 93, of Rossville, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rossville Methodist Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. He died Friday at his home. Born May 23, 1870 in Santa Rosa, Calif., Mr. Griswold moved with his parents to Illinois in 1871 and to Kansas in 1874, settling near Solomon. He was graduated from Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia in 1894 and taught school a number of years. He had farmed in the Rossville community since 1902. Mr. Griswold was a member of Rossville Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nettie Griswold of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Lyon of Newton; two sons, Leslie H. Griswold of Shawnee, Okla., and Sherwin B. Griswold of Newton; a brother, Fred A. Griswold, of San Diego, Calif., and eight grandchildren. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. E. G. Griswold Dies at Age 93 Edgar G. Griswold, a longtime resident of Rossville died at 3:10 p.m. at his home at the age of 93 years. He was born at Santa Rosa, California, May 23, 1870. In 1874 he moved with his parent to Kansas settling near Solomon where he grew to manhood. In 1894 he graduated from Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia. He spent a number of years of his early life teaching school and in 1902 moved his family to Rossville where he engaged in general farming until his death. He also took an interest in civic and public affairs of the community, serving in various offices. He served six years as Mayor of the town and was elected a number of times as Councilman. He served several terms as a member of both the grade and high school boards and took an active part in organizing the Rossville Rural High School district. He was a member of the Methodist Church and took an active part in church and Sunday School. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nettie Griswold of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Lyon of Newton, Kansas; two sons; Leslie H. of Shawnee Oklahoma; Sherwin B. of Newton, Kansas; one brother, Fred A. Griswold of San Diego, California, and eight grandchildren. Services were held in the Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Don Jones officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Don Berkey, soloist, with Mrs. Joe Campbell at the organ. Pallbearers were Ralph Page, Homer Reid, LaVerne Spears, Joe Gresser, L.B. Crow, and G. P. Stumbaugh. Interment was in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 5934 |  | Obituary- Griswold, Edgar 2 (First published in the Shawnee County Reporter, August 1, 1963) IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of EDGAR G> GRISWOLD, Deceased No. 28168 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS To the Creditors, Heirs, Devisees and Legatees of Edgar G. Griswold, deceased, and all others concerned: You and each of you will take notice that on the 26th day of July, 1963, Sherwin B. Griswold and Nettie Griswold were appointed joint executors of the Will of Edgar G. Griswold, deceased, and duly qualified as such joint executors and Letters Testamentary were issued to them on July 26th, 1963, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the said estate within nine months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred. Shervin B. Griswold and Nettie Griswold, Joint Executors D.M. Sparks, Attorney for Executors CARD OF THANKS – We wish to sincerely thank all the many friends and neighbors who so graciously expressed their sympathy in cards, gifts, flowers and other acts of kindness in our recent bereavement in the loss of our parents. Mrs. Wayne Lyon, Sherwin B. Griswold and Leslie H. Griswold and families | |
| 5935 |  | Obituary- Griswold, Nettie 1 Nettie Griswold, 86, of Rossville, Dies Mrs. Nettie Griswold, 86, of Rossville died Thursday morning in a Topeka hospital. She had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Wednesday at her home. The daughter of Otis and Clarissa Howard, she was born July 22, 1877, at South Shaftbury, VT., and moved with her parents to Rossville in 1889. After attending Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, she taught school and gave music lessons. Mrs. Griswold was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church, where she was choir director for many years. Her husband, E. G. Griswold, died June 21, 1963. She is survived by two sons, Leslie H. Griswold of Shawnee, Okla., and Sherwin B. Griswold of Newton, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Lyon of Newton; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Rossville Methodist Church with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. The Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5936 |  | Obituary- Griswold, Nettie 2 (First published in the Shawnee County Reporter, August 22, 1963) State of Kansas Shawnee County, ss: IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE In the Matter of the Estate of NETTIE GRISWOLD, Deceased No. 28276 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL The State of Kansas to All Persons Concerned: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in said Court by Sherwin B. Griswold, as son, heir at law, legatee and devisee of Nettie Griswold, deceased, and as executor named in the Will of said decedent, praying for the admission to probate of the Will of Nettie Griswold, dated November 3, 1959, and Codicil thereto, dated January 30, 1962, which instruments are filed with Petition, and for the appointment of Sherwin B. Griswold as executor of said Will, without bond, and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 13th day of September, 1963, at ten o’clock, A.M., of said day, in said court, in the city of Topeka, in Shawnee County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Sherwin B. Griswold, Petitioner D.M. Sparks, Attorney for Petitioner CARD OF THANKS –We wish to express our appreciation to our Rossville friends for their kindness during our bereavement. Our many thanks for the cards of sympathy, food, beautiful flowers and other expressions of sympathy. Mrs. Nettie Griswold and family | |
| 5937 |  | Obituary- Grooms, Mary MARY A. GROOMS Mrs. Mary A. Grooms, wife of the late James Matt Grooms, a former resident of Rossville, died Wednesday, December 28, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alta Redmond, of Route 3, North Topeka. She was 80 years old. Mrs. Grooms was born May 11, 1869, at Toledo, Ohio, and came to Westmoreland when a small child. She lived at Delia for a time and moved to Rossville in 1892. She removed to Topeka in 1908. Mrs. Grooms was a member of the United Brethren Church of Adrian. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Eslinger Funeral Home. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Surviving besides Mrs. Redmond, is another daughter, Miss Mary A. Grooms of Burbank, Calif.; three sons Albert, Vernon and A. J. Grooms of Topeka; a stepdaughter Mrs. Eva Moll of DeSoto; a brother, Robert Eiserman, of Arrington; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. | |
| 5938 |  | Obituary- Gude, Gregory Gregory Gude Passes Away Gregory Kent Gude, age 66 of Olsburg, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, sidekick Tilley, and his FFA quilt keeping him warm. He was born on October 3, 1954 in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Jerry Leistad and Donna Lee (Rowley) Gude. He graduated from Elk Horn-Kimballton High School where he served as the senior class president, student council president and lettered in four sports with special emphasis on wrestling and catching fast balls by semi professional baseball players. Greg also was the FFA president for two years and won leadership and public speaking awards, a skill he shined bright in his whole life. During his college years at Northwest Missouri State University and Kansas State University, he received Bachelor Degrees in Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture Education and Animal Science. Greg spoke many stories of his college friends and their many adventures including building the worlds largest weather vane. On February 19, 1983 in Skidmore, Missouri, he married the love of his life, Annette Kay Miller. She resides at their home of 35 years, the home they brought their two children in to and made a lifetime of memories. Greg was a school teacher in Missouri at Tarkio High School and Craig High School. He then taught at the Kaw Valley Schools of Rossville and St. Marys High Schools. He authored four welding manuals that were published by the American Institute of Baking and Manhattan Area Technical College. He also built custom furniture and cabinets. After his family, his love was for music, car stereo installation and teaching. He touched many lives and left a lasting legacy with his students, his 200+ other children. Greg always joked that he worked harder after he retired. A true procrastinator, he “finished” his 35 year house remodel and various projects around their small acreage. He filled their home with laughter, love, beautiful custom wood work, and lasting memories. His favorite place to be was in his shop where he created jigs and wood working projects. Greg spent most of his time tearing apart his car and establishing a “professional stereo system”. In addition to his wife, Annette Gude, he is survived by two daughters, Dana Gude and husband Jason Miles of Lawrence and Amber Speer and husband Michael of Clearwater; one brother, Glen Gude and wife Lori of Brighton, Colorado; four sisters, Gaye Mussallem and husband Tom of Littleton, Colorado, Glee Smith and husband Jim of North Platte, Nebraska, Lisa Parker and husband Roger of Arvada, Colorado and Lori Moldenhauer of Wilber, Nebraska; one granddaughter, Ellie Speer and his future grandson. As well as 21 nieces and nephews who proudly called him “Unc” He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Greg left behind a grand sense of humor and many life lessons for all: 1) Always make sure your handshake is firm and with intention. 2) Don’t take life too seriously. Laugh a lot and love even more. 3) Love everyone and support all as if they are your immediate family. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at a later date. A memorial has been established for the St. Marys FFA Chapter. A donation may be left online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Gude or left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. | |
| 5939 |  | Obituary- Guerich, Marjorie Marjorie Pearl Guerich Marjorie Pearl Guerich, 91, of St. Marys, died March 23 after an extended illness. “Marj” passed away peacefully at St. Marys Manor surrounded by family members. Born Nov. 1, 1922, on a farm in Sandy Hook, near Rossville, Marj was the eldest of six children of Thomas M. and Florence G. Doyle Pearl. She attended James Grade School in rural Shawnee County and was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in 1940. She studied in East Chicago, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., to become a nationally registered radiologic technologist. She worked at Topeka State Hospital for 27 years before retiring in 1987. Marj was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle, Kansans for Life, the Kansas Authors Club, the Wamego Writers Roundtable, Kevin Club, Kansas Historical So-ciety, Kansas Association of Public Employees and the American Legion Auxiliary. She wrote stories about her life as a hobby and was active as a community hospice volunteer. She also was a frequent visitor of the residents at St. Marys Manor. An energetic traveler who toured a variety of national and international venues over the years, Marj was an excellent cook who loved to entertain relatives and friends at special dinners and holiday celebrations in her home. As an elder of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Marj was extremely proud of her Native American heritage. During the Jesuit-Potawatomi Days in October 1998, she oversaw the preparations for St. Marys’ celebration of the 150th anniversary of the local Jesuit mission’s founding. A devout Roman Catholic, she was an avid supporter of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Her children, Ann Marie Dobson and husband Al of Manhattan, and Clement Joseph “C.J.” Guerich of Lawrence survive. Marj was the proud grandmother of Amy Marie [missing portion of clipping] | |
| 5940 |  | Obituary- Guerreri, Maude Mrs. Guerreri Died Monday Mrs. Maude Shipley Guerreri, aged 33 years and 13 days died at 5 a.m. Monday morning October 2, after a very brief illness. She had been a sufferer for two years with diabetes. Mrs. Guerreri, who came from Denver only a short time ago to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Shipley became ill last Saturday. Early Sunday morning she became unconscious and remained in this condition until she passed away. Mr. Guerreri, her husband, had been sent for but arrived from Denver about two hours after her death. The deceased was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Shipley. She was born September 19, 1880, on the Van Vleck farm three miles northwest of Rossville. She had spent most of her life in Rossville and received her education in the city schools. She was united in marriage to Pascal C. Guerreri, in October 1914 and since that time they have resided in Denver, Co. The funeral service was held Wed. afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. H.P. Basquin and the body interred in the family plot in Rossville cemetery. Beside her husband she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Shipley; a sister, Mrs. William Lambert, of Silver Lake, brother William of the home address, a half sister, Mrs. Eugene Strimple and a half-brother, H.E. Van Vleck, of Topeka. The pallbearers were C.M. McPherson, F.E. Zickefoose, L.E. Dann, T.P. Melenson, Roy Hawks and Lowell Hook. Mrs. Paschal C. Guerrieri From the Denver Post Mrs. Paschal C. Guerrieri, 33 years old, wife of a prominent Denver musician, died early yesterday morning (Oct. 2) at her old home in Rossville, Kan., following a sudden attack of diabetes. She had been ailing for almost a week. Surviving her are her husband, Paschal C. Guerrieri, 3939 Walnut St., her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. R.A. Shipley, brother, William, of Rossville, Kan., sister, Mrs. Wm. Lambert, Silver Lake, Kan. Mrs. Guerrieri had resided in Denver for fourteen years. She was well known, particularly in musical circles. Her husband is a harpist in a Denver orchestra. | |
| 5941 |  | Obituary- Guild, Nettie Mrs. Nettie Guild Mrs. Nettie E. Guild, a former resident of Silver Lake, died Monday at the home of her daughter in Tulsa, Okla. She was a member of the Methodist church and Eastern Star chapters in Silver Lake, and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. S.J. Bradfield, Tulsa, and Mrs. Emmett Martin, Cushing, Okla; four sons, Wilbur, of Tulsa; Dr. Carl H. Guild, Shideler, Okla.; Lawrence, of Lincoln, Neb., and J.A. Guild, in New Jersey. | |
| 5942 |  | Obituary- Guile, Ione Ione Guile ROSSVILLE —- lone E. Leffler Guile, 88, Rossville, died Friday, Oct. 18,2002, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Feb. 20, 1914, in Americus, to Abe and Augusta Allen Markley. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Burdick, Society of World Service, Order of the Eastern Star and an Extension Homemakers Unit. She married Charles E. Leffler on Nov. 15, 1937. He died Feb. 27, 1964. She married Wayne Guile in December 1975. He died in 1992. Survivors include a daughter, Sharlee J. Mason, Silver Lake; two sisters, Bernice Charity, Topeka, and Gloria Jean Arnett, Corning, Calif.; and a grandchild. Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Burdick. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Burdick, 66838; the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, P.O. Box 1427, Topeka, 66601; or Heart of America Hospice, 3715 W. 29th, Suite 20, Topeka. | |
| 5943 |  | Obituary- Gulley, Robert Robert Vernon Gulley, 62, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He was born November 22, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Bob Vernon and Margaret Ann (Lemin) Gulley. He was a graduate of Hico High School, Hico, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army. Robert married Diana Klein on July 30, 1988 in Stephenville, Texas. She survives in Topeka. Other survivors include two children, Cassidy Marie Gulley and Susan Ann Gulley both of Topeka; his mother, Margaret Gulley of Dallas, TX; five sisters, Verna Davis, Teresa (Robert) Young, Judy (Grant) St. Jullian, Pat (Robert) Campbell and Anne (Bernardo) Ugalde, all of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and his brother, Greg “Zoo” Gulley. Robert loved quality time with his family and animals. He also enjoyed target shooting, Rock and Roll music, spending time outdoors and was a Dallas Cowboys fan. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka with a funeral ceremony with military honors will begin at 10:00 a.m. Cremation will follow the ceremony. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice, 5835 SW 29th St #200, Topeka, KS 66614 or to American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a special message for Robert’s family, please click the Share Memories button at Dove Cremation. Note Per June McCullough-Lundin: Robert was a janitor for USD 321. He was married to Diana Gulley, who taught in the district for several years. They lived in Jennie Coleman's place & bought Bennie & Ruth Martinek's place east of the Bohemian Hall before moving to Topeka. | |
| 5944 |  | Obituary- Gustafson, Mathew Mathew Gustafson Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church for Mathew Len Gustafson, 14, son of David and Shirley Gustafson, rural Topeka, who died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at a Topeka hospital where he was admitted late Dec. 21. He had a lung ailment. He was born May 15, 1983, in Topeka, the son of David B. and Shirley M. Dick Gustafson. He attended Sumner Elementary School and Rossville Grade School and currently was a freshman at Rossville High School. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and a former member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka. He was a member of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club. He was a recipient of a Disney World trip from the Make-A-Wish Foundation in October. Other survivors include a brother, Mark Gustafson, at home; a sister, Michelle Gustafson, at home; and grandparents, George and Lorraine Gustafson, Topeka, and Leonard and Dorothy Dick, Great Bend. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Funeral Home where a parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas, 335 S. Hydraulic, Wichita, 67211, or to any Ronald McDonald House. | |
| 5945 |  | Obituary- Gustin, Edgar Former Rossville Resident Dies In Leavenworth Edgar James Gustin, 92, passed away at his home, 524 Prospect, Leavenworth, Kansas, July 21st. Mr. Gustin was born October 11, 1870, at St. Clere, Kansas, a son of James and Amanda Gustin. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. On August 8th, 1901, at Lyndon, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Miss Ettie Zickefoose, a daughter of Peter and Mary Zickefoose, a pioneer family of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mrs. Gustin preceded him in death four years ago. They had celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in August 1951. Mr. Gustin, who farmed for many years in the Kaw Valley retired and moved to Leavenworth 27 years ago. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. Surviving him are four daughters, Mrs. Mary Colter, 1901 Spruce, Leavenworth, Kansas, Mrs. Beryl Glogau and Mrs. Helen Romig, Oxnard, California and Mrs. Louise Gleason of York, Nebraska; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Gustin enjoyed exceedingly good health and his death came as a great shock to his family and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Sexton Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth with graveside services at Rossville. Pallbearers were nephews, Dr. Frederick Zickefoose, Lloyd Mocre, Gilbert Kovar, Richard McCullough, Ellsworth Haas, and George Kovar. Honorary pallbearers were Henry Davis, Denny Davis, and Norman White. | |
| 5946 |  | Obituary- Gustin, Ettie Mrs. E.J. Gustin Mrs. Ettie Sarah Gustin, 82, of 524 Prospect St., Leavenworth, KS. wife of Edgar J. Gustin, died Monday night at her home, following an illness of the past 18 months. She had been in failing health for several years. Mrs. Gustin was born in Shawnee County, KS. August 6, 1876, the daughter of P.H. and Mary Zickefoose, early day residents of Shawnee County. She was married to Edgar J. Gustin in Lyndon, Ks., August 28, 1901. They had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1951. They had farmed for many years in Delia., Ks., and retired and went to Leavenworth in 1937 where they had made their home since. She was a member of the United Brethren Church of Rossville, and the Cleveland Park Social Club of Leavenworth. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. E.R. Colter of Leavenworth, Ks. Mrs. O.E. Glogan and Mrs. K.R. Romig, both of Oxnard, Ca., and Mrs. Mel Gleason of York, Ne.; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Sexton Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth. Rev. John Hodge, Pastor of the Easton Methodist church, will officiate and burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. 14 May 1959; CARD OF THANKS -- We want to express our sincere thanks to all our friends for the floral bouquets, the food and other acts of kindness extended to the family of Mrs. Ettie S. Gustin. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of everyone. Mr. Edgar Gustin Mrs. E.R. Colter Mrs. O.E. Glogan Mrs. K.R. Romig Mrs. Mel Gleason | |
| 5947 |  | Obituary- Gutshall, Anna Death of Mrs. L.C. Gutshall Mrs. Anna Guthsall, widow of the late Levi Gutshall, died unexpectedly last Saturday forenoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hesse at St. Marys. The deceased lady had been a sufferer for some time with gall stones, but her fatal attack dated only from the morning of the day previous. Anna Belle Allen was born in Landesburg, Perry County, Pa., December 25, 1861, and at the time of her death, August 25, 1928, was 61 years and 8 months old. She was married to Levi C. Gutshall on December 23, 1880 and together they came to Kansas at once, locating on a farm west of Rossville where the home had been maintained ever since with the exception of a short period she resided in her residence on south Main Street in Rossville. To this union three children were born, one of whom, Reuben, has preceded her to the great beyond. The surviving members of her family are a daughter, Mrs. Frederick Hesse, of St. Marys, and Mr. William Gutshall of the home address; two grandchildren, Mrs. L.M. Burke, of St. Joseph, Mo, and Mw. L. Hesse, of St. Marys; one sister, Mrs. Mary Stump of Topeka. Funeral services were held Monday, August 27, at 2 o'clock from the Rossville Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a member, conducted by the pastor, Dr. James Naismith. The R.N. A. lodge of St. Marys, of which Mrs. Gutshall was a member, attended the service in a body. The pallbearers included: Dave Kesler, John Kesler, W.V. Hook, H.G. Bond, Harvey James and Robert James. The body was interred in the Rossville cemetery headstone says DOB 1857; Obit says DOB 12/25/1861 | |
| 5948 |  | Obituary- Gutshall, Harry 1 Harry Gutshall Dies Of Heart Attack Harry F. Gutshall, 65, of Rural Rossville, died Monday morning of a heart attack. He was beginning to do some farm work and was struck by the attack as he sat on his tractor. He had stopped the engine. He was born Sept. 27, 1899 at Rossville and had been a resident of this community all his life. Mr. Gutshall was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Rossville and Security Benefit. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Etta Gutshall of the home; three foster children, Fred Coffey, Topeka, and Mrs. Patty Perry and Mrs. Phyllis Stadler, both of Rossville; two brothers, Carol Gutshall, Meade, Kansas, and William Gutshall, Camarilo, Calif.; and three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Perry, Emmett, Mrs. Verna Freeman, Bakersfield, California, and Mrs. Mildred Finney, Spokane, Wash. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Rossville Presbyterian Church with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary of Topeka is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests contributions be made to the Heart Fund. CARD OF THANKS - The family of Harry Gutshall gratefully acknowledge the many acts of kindness, the food, the cards of sympathy, the gifts to the Heart Fund and the beautiful floral offerings extended to us in our sorrow. It is comforting to know how many wonderful friends we have. Mrs. Harry Gutshall | |
| 5949 |  | Obituary- Gutshall, Harry 2 Legal Notices (First published in the Shawnee County Reporter, March 11, 1965) IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of HARRY GUTSHALL, Deceased No. 29486 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs, devisees and legatees of Harry Gutshall, deceased, and all others concerned, that on the 5th day of March, 1965, the undersigned was by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the Estate of Harry Gutshall, Deceased, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the said estate within nine months from the date of first publication of this notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred. G.P. Stumbaugh, Administrator. D. M. Sparks, Attorney for Administrator. | |
| 5950 |  | Obituary- Gutshall, Jennie 1 Mrs. Jennie Etta Gutshall ROSSVILLE — Mrs. Jennie Etta Gutshall, 96, Rossville, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1987, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Gutshall had been a telephone operator. She was born Dec. 27, 1890, at Lenoir, N.C., the daughter of J.P. and Mary J. Minton Coffey. She moved to Junction City in 1894. Mrs. Gutshall was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. She was married to Arthur C. Boyles Aug. 21, 1910. He died Aug. 20, 1922. An infant son, Guy Boyles, died in 1919. She was married to Harry F. Gutshall Oct. 11, 1936. He died Feb. 22, 1965. Nieces and nephews survive. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gutshall will lie in state after 2 p.m. Friday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Rossville, 66533. |
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