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| 6051 |  | Obituary- Harding Roy Findagrave.com Information Delphos Republican April 26, 1934 Roy Harding Dies Word was received here Monday evening by Mrs. W.H. Courtney of the death of her son-in-law, Roy Harding, at the family home near Pauline, just south of Topeka. Mr. Harding had been in poor health several years, but for the past several months had been seriously ill, and his death had been expected momentarily for several weeks. Death was due to cancer or tuberculosis of the bladder. Mr. Harding lived in the Delphos community a number of years, and was a Past-Master of the Delphos Masonic lodge. He was almost 43 years of age, and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lottie Courtney Harding, and two sons, Roy Jr., and Darrell Dean. He is also survived by two sisters. Funeral services will be held this Thursday morning from the Delphos Methodist Church, with Rev. L.R. Fish in charge. The masons will have charge of the grave service. May 3, 1934 ROY C. HARDING Roy Clifford Harding was born in Rossville, Kansas on the 27th day of November, 1891, and departed this life for the better world, from his home on Route No. 1, one-half mile north of Pauline, Kansas, Monday afternoon, April 23, at the age of 42 years, 4 months and 27 days. Roy was a great lover of nature – the flowers of the field and the birds of the air had a message for him, and in his last hours he gained much comfort from these emblems of God's great love for His children. He was much in love with his work in the Church, and was never happier than when working with his boys in the Sunday School, who returned his love, and will miss him so much. He was a member of the Delphos Methodist Episcopal Church and was also a member and past master of Masonic Lodge No. 202 of Delphos, and while unable to attend the services of the lodge in the past 2 or 3 years, he gained much comfort in talking of the lessons received in the work of the lodge. He was also at one time a member of the Kansas National Guard. He was united in marriage on the 22nd day of September, 1915 to Miss Charlotte Courtney of Delphos, Kansas, and to this union two sons were born. He was a devoted husband, and a kind and loving father. He was so appreciative of all that was done for him, and all thru his suffering was so patient. He leaves to mourn his going but not as those who have no hope, his wife, two sons, Roy Jr. and Darrel Dean, of the home address; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Ruddy of Davenport, Ia., and Mrs. Flora Peterson of Milwaukee, Wis., and a host of other friends and neighbors whose lives have been enriched by his coming and going. Funeral services were held at the Delphos Methodist Church, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in charge of Rev. L.R. Fish. The body was taken to the Delphos Cemetery for interment with the Masonic Lodge conducting the graveside service. | |
| 6052 |  | Obituary- Harding, Joshua MAY BE BODY OF JOSHUA HARDING. The body of a man believed to be Joshua Harding of Kansas City was taken from the Mississippi river be¬low here today. (November 28.) The drowning had occurred four weeks ago. Identification was based on ar¬ticles in his clothing which the man carried when he disappeared from Davenport, Ia., four weeks ago while visiting a daughter.—Rock Island, Ill dispatch in Kansas City Star. Mr. Harding is a former Rossville resident, but since leaving here had been employed in Kansas City as a house detective in various hotels. No further details have been learned of his death. He is survived by three children, Roy, two daughters, Mrs. Flora Peterson, Davenport, Iowa; and his youngest daughter, Hazel. | |
| 6053 |  | Obituary- Harding, Rosetta Mrs. J. Harding At Rest Mrs. Rose Harding, wife of J. Harding died last Monday even-ing at six o'clock after an illness of only a few days. Her death was a shock to the people of Rossville as well as her own family, as her illness was not thought to be of a dangerous nature. Mrs. Harding took down last week with a severe attack of la grippe and she was apparently recover¬ing from its attack, until Monday evening when Mr. Harding be¬came alarmed at her condition and sent for a physician. Mrs. Harding quietly passed away before help arrived. Mrs. Harding has always been a prominent worker of tire Christian church of Rossville, and her loss will be keenly felt in the activities of its members as well as by a host of friends who have known her for the many years she has lived here. To her family she was especially devoted and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in their great loss. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Lyons, of Topeka, and interment made in the Rossville cemetery. OBITUARY Rosetta Harding was born in Wood county, Virginia, January 6, 1860, being 54 years, 6 days old at the time of her death. The early part of her life was spent in Wirt county, West Virginia. When 19 years old her father moved with his family to Manhat¬tan, Kansas, where they remained for a few years, and later moved to Rossville. Her father, Asbe Montgomery and mother, Mrs. Angeline Montgomery and three brothers, G.C., Evert and Alexander Montgomery have preceded her to the grave. Early in life Mrs. Harding united with the Christian church and her whole life has been spent in endeavor¬ing to live according to its teach¬ings. Mrs. Harding was laid to rest by the side of two children, who died in infancy. She is sur¬vived by her husband, J. Harding, one son, Roy Harding, two daughters Miss Hazel Harding and Mrs. John Peterson, of Topeka, and one brother Scott Easdale and two half-sisters who reside in West Virginia. | |
| 6054 |  | Obituary- Hards, Earnest Earnest Hards Earnest W. Hards, 79, Sabetha, died Monday in a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient since June 9. He had been ill about a year. He was born March 24, 1899, at Platte City, Mo., and spent his early life at Mayetta and Holton where he attended schools. He lived at Hiawatha before he moved to Sabetha about 25 years ago. He served in the Marines from July 17, 1918, until March 12, 1919. Mr. Hards had been a farmer and later worked tor Union Pacific Railroad 19 years before he retired in 1964. He was a member of Post No. 126 of the American Legion at Sabetha. He was married to Mrs. Grace Snider May 4, 1963, at Seneca. She survives. Other survivors include a stepson, Guy Allen, Seattle, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Juanita Mounsey, Seattle, Wash.; five brothers, Harvey Hards, Falls City, Neb., Chester Hards, Louisville, Leo Hards, Topeka, Raymond Hards, Holton, and Charles Hards. Richmond, Calif.; and four sisters, Mrs. Esther Mansfield, Rossville, Mrs. Mary Darting, Paradise, Calif., Mrs. Dorothy Haymand, Fort Worth, Texas, and Mrs. Elsie Reed, Fargo, N. D. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Dorr Funeral Home at Falls City, Neb. Burial will be in Sabetha Cemetery. Mr. Hards will lie in state at the funeral home until time of services. | |
| 6055 |  | Obituary- Hards, Harvey Harvey L. Hards HIAWATHA — Harvev L. Hards, 85, Hiawatha, died Thursday at a Hiawatha hospital after becoming ill at his home earlier Thursday. He was born April 23, 1896, in Missouri, the son of Charles and Laura Lane Hards, and came to Jackson County with his parents at an early age. He moved to Brown County in 1929 and to Hiawatha in 1934. He later lived in Yakima, Wash., for 10 years before he returned to Hiawatha. Mr. Hards was a carpenter in Hiawatha for many years. He married Maude Marie Taylor Oct. 6, 1918, in Topeka. She died Aug. 26, 1978. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Lucille Winters, Hiawatha, Mrs. Wilma Carter, Wichita, Mrs. Bonnie Hossfeld, 10434 S.W. 61st, Topeka, Mrs. Bettie Irving, Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Barbara Richey, Falls City, Neb.; three sons, Elmer Hards, Vancouver, Wash., Delmar Hards, Seattle, and Bob Hards, 2852 Plass, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Mansfield, Rossville, and Mrs. Mary Darting, Paradise, Calif.; three brothers, Leo Hards, 1215 Huntoon, Topeka, Chester Hards, 1508 E. 4th, Topeka, and Raymond Hards, in Kansas; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Casselman-Meek Funeral Home, Hiawatha. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha. Mr. Hards will lie in state until service time at the funeral home. | |
| 6056 |  | Obituary- Hards, Mabel 1 Mabel Hards ST. MARYS — Mabel Hards, 89, Delia, died Saturday, March 20, 1993, at her daughter's home in Delia. She was born Sept. 23, 1903, in Mayetta, the daughter of Otto and Beatrice Wyatt Jacobson. She spent most of her life in the Delia community. Mrs. Hards was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. She was married to John W. Hards April 15, 1925, in Holton. He died Feb. 4, 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Kerwin, Delia; two sisters, Pearl Cooper, Holton, and Elsie Houch, Delia; and a brother, Jess Jacobson, Holton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mayetta Cemetery at Mayetta. Mrs. Hards will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 Rochester Road, Topeka, 66618. | |
| 6057 |  | Obituary- Hards, Mabel 2 Mabel Hards Mabel Hards, 89, Delia, died Saturday, March 20, 1993, at her daughter’s home in Delia. She was born September 23, 1903, in Mayetta, the daughter of Otto and Beatrice Wyatt Jacobson. She spent most of her life in the Delia community. Mrs. Hards was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia. She was married to John W. Hards April 15, 1925, in Holton. He died February 4, 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Kerwin, Delia; two sisters, Pearl Cooper, Holton, and Elsie Houch, Delia; a brother, Jess Jacobson, Holton. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday (today) at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial was in Mayetta Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2525 Rochester Road, Topeka, 66618. Hards Mabel Hards, 89, Delia, died Saturday, March 20, 1993, at her daughter’s home in Delia. She was born Sept. 23, 1903, in Mayetta, the daughter of Otto and Beatrice Wyatt Jacobson. She spent most of her life in the Delia community. Mrs. Hards was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. She was married to John W. Hards April 15, 1925, in Holton. He died Feb. 4, 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Kerwin, Delia; two sisters, Pearl Cooper, Holton, and Elise Houch, Delia; and a brother, Jess Jacobson, Holton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mayetta Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 Rochester Road, Topeka, 66618. | |
| 6058 |  | Obituary- Hards, Raymond Raymond Earl Hards HOLTON — Raymond Earl Hards, 75, Holton, died Friday, Oct. 17, at a Winchester hospital. Mr. Hards was a farm and construction laborer. He was born Feb. 21, 1911, on a farm in Jackson County, the son of Charles and Laura Darting Hards, and lived in Jackson County all his life. He married Twila Maxine Long in 1939. She died Jan. 18, 1973. He married Ida Harwood on Sept. 8, 1986, in Holton. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mr. Opal Carver, Cowgill, Mo.; four sons, Gary Hards, Denison, Arthur Hards, Circleville, and William Hards and Ronald Hards, both of Holton; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Mansfield, St. Marys, and Mrs. Mary Darting, Paradise, Calif.; two brothers, Chester A. Hards and Leo Hards, both of Topeka; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Mayetta Cemetery. | |
| 6059 |  | Obituary- Hargis, Dewey ADMIRAL DEWEY HARGIS Admiral Dewey Hargis, 85, 4148 Emland Drive, died Monday, June 4, at his home after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Hargis, owned and operated A.D. Hargis Tire and Battery Co. at E. 6th and Quincy 34 years before he retired in 1961. He was born Oct. 26, 1898, at Science Hill, Ky., and spent most of his life in the Topeka area. He was a member of Central United Presbyterian Church in Topeka. He was married to Mildred Houck March 27, 1917. She died in 1980. Survivors include a son, Bernard M. Hargis, Topeka; a daughter, Esther L. McCorkle, Topeka; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Delia Cemetery, Delia. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6060 |  | Obituary- Hargis, Mildred 1 MILDRED HARGIS Mrs. Mildred Hargis, 84, Topeka, died Thursday, March 13, 1980, in a Topeka hospital following a short illness. She was born August 6, 1895, near Delia, the daughter of L. T. and Annie Stalker Houck. She had been a Topeka resident since 1925. She attended Central United Presbyterian Church and was a member of a local card club more than 50 years. She was married March 27, 1917, to A. D. Hargis at Lawrence. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Bernard M. “Bud” Hargis, Topeka; a daughter, Mrs. Esther McCorkill, Rossville; a brother, Howard E. Houck, Rossville: four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Delia Cemetery, Delia. Memorial contributions may be mat to the American Cancer Society, 30 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611. | |
| 6061 |  | Obituary- Hargis, Mildred 2 Mrs. Mildred Hargis Mrs. Mildred Hargis, 84, 4148 Emland Drive, died Thursday in a Topeka hospital following a short illness. She was born Aug. 6, 1895, near Delia, the daughter of L.T. and Annie Stalker Houck. She had been a Topeka resident since 1925. She attended Central United Presbyterian Church and was a member of a local card club more than 50 years. She was married March 27, 1917, to A.D. Hargis at Lawrence. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Bernard M. “Bud" Hargis, 5813 W. 20th; a daughter, Mrs. Esther McCorkill, Rossville; a brother, Howard E. Houck, Rossville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery, Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611. | |
| 6062 |  | Obituary- Harkness, Charles E. Charles Eric Harkness, 68, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was born July 9, 1951 in San Bernardino, California, the son of Josephine (Barney) Harkness and Charles A. Harkness, III. Eric earned a B.S. from the University of Illinois in 1973; in 1981, at the University of Kansas, he completed the requirements to become a Registered Pharmacist; in 1983 he earned a M.S. at K.U. in Computer Science. Later, he completed advanced Computer Science studies at City University of New York. He returned to Topeka in 1996 and became deeply involved in initiatives to support and improve mental health programs in Kansas, a cause to which he remained devoted for over 20 years. Eric was an active contributor to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and served on the NAMI Kansas Board of Directors as a board member and as Board President from 2015 until his passing. In addition to his work with NAMI Kansas, Eric served on the NAMI State Presidents’ Council and Council President in the past year. Eric also served as the President of the Kansas Mental Health Coalition. Eric had been a board member of the Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC) and was the immediate past chair of the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness board, which is an advisory board to the DRC. Finally, he served as the vice-president of the Topeka Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Eric is survived by his brother, Tom (Cynthia) Harkness of Woodstock, Illinois, and his sister, Megan Harkness-Madole of Woodbury, Minnesota and fiancé and best friend, Mindy Baccus. In addition, two nieces, EJ Harkness of Oakland, California, and Anna (Joe) Harkman of San Francisco, California. He was preceded in death by his parents. Private graveside services will be held at Rossville Cemetery. In collaboration with NAMI Kansas, the family requests donations to the Eric Harkness NAMI Kansas Scholarship Fund. This Fund honors Eric’s memory and his passion to develop awareness concerning mental illness and to extend NAMI resources and services. The Fund supports scholarships to help others participate in NAMI Kansas events such as the NAMI Convention, the NAMI Kansas Annual Conference, and the Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Kansas Capitol. Donations can be made at https://namikansas.org/donate_now or at NAMI Kansas, P.O. Box 675, Topeka, KS 66601. | |
| 6063 |  | Obituary- Harkness, Josephine Josephine B. Harkness, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born December 18, 1925, in Rossville, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Redmon) Barney. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1943 and the University of Kansas with a Bachelor’s of Arts in 1949. Later, she earned a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Washburn University. As an Air Force wife, she and her family lived in Japan from 1954 until 1957, where she served as base librarian. She often spoke of having crossed the Pacific twice. She was also employed as a school teacher, book editor and researcher throughout her life. Survivors include two sons, C. Eric Harkness, Topeka and Tom (Cynthia) Harkness, Woodstock, IL and two granddaughters, Anna and Elisa Harkness. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dale and Kenneth Barney. Josephine enjoyed reading, writing poetry, sewing, cooking and traveling. Private graveside services will be held at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI Kansas, P.O. Box 675, Topeka, KS 66601. | |
| 6064 |  | Obituary- Harper, Anna Anna Harper Passes Away Anna Marie Harper, 91, of Topeka passed away August 13, 2018. She was born to Ralph and Trinnie (Viergever) Moyer. She married Wilford Harper who preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by her daughter, LaVon (Harold) Langston and daughter-in-law, Peggy Harper. Visitation will be 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.Parker-PriceFH.com. Anna and her husband lived in Willard for many years and their children attended Rossville High. | |
| 6065 |  | Obituary- Harper, Joyce Joyce Marie Harper Chapel Hill, NC- Mrs. Joyce Marie Harper, 73, died Tuesday December 5, 2017 at the SECU Jim & Betsey Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro, NC. Joyce was born to the late Walden Howard Swenson and Pauline Fenton Swenson on July 16, 1944 in Concordia Kansas. She was raised in rural Kansas where the heartland values of honor, honesty, and integrity were deeply ingrained. Joyce attended Kansas State University and Northern Illinois University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Therapy. She later earned her Master’s Degree in Deaf Education from the University of North Florida. Joyce was a passionate educator; her unique teaching style, patience, and persistence could bring out the absolute best in children with severe challenges and send them on the path to success. She truly left no student out or behind, and became the teacher other teachers sought out when they had exhausted their ability to help a child in their classroom. She was known as a fierce advocate for the preschool children with special needs who otherwise had no voice; she believed that every child deserved the opportunity to start kindergarten in their neighborhood school, and fought tirelessly to teach her students the skills to get there. In our family she was most loved for ‘Grandmommy School’, where she cherished the chance to teach her grandsons, Benjamin and William, how to read, do math, and follow directions. Joyce ended her working career as a financial officer in the family business. Joyce was a fantastic cook, and enjoyed entertaining friends and family. She hosted company Christmas parties complete with her famous beef tenderloin and chicken pasta salad, neighborhood dinner parties, and endless family get-togethers. Joyce was an extremely proud PEO Sister who fully embraced the organization’s efforts and served as president for several years. Joyce loved to travel, and over the last fifteen years of her life saw the world. She enjoyed over 20 ocean and river cruises, trips to Europe, Russia, Africa, India, China, Vietnam, New Zealand, and Australia. She was the travel planner for the family; her extraordinary organizational skills ensured that she and her family got the most out of their trips. Above everything else, Joyce was deeply devoted to and loved her family. After meeting her husband Steve at Northern Illinois University, they married in 1970 after 6 years of dating. Together they shared an adventurous life filled with raising two daughters, 10 moves during their marriage, and countless trips where they were able to visit most parts of the world. Joyce loved spending time with her two sisters and her parents, week long summer beach trips with her extended family, hosting family holiday and birthday parties, and taking her 90-something year old mother on Caribbean cruises during the winter. Her dedication to and love for her daughters and grandchildren was remarkable, and her legacy will live on through them. Joyce is survived by her husband Stephen Kent Harper; daughters, Jill Harper Barham and Stephanie Harper Carmody; sons-in-law, Brandon Barham and Dennis Carmody; grandsons, Benjamin Michael Barham and William Stephen Barham; granddaughter to be Anna Stephanie Barham; sister Diane Vaught; brothers-in-law, Dennis Harper and Galen Kersten; sisters-in-law, Sue Kersten and Susie Harper; nephews, Creighton Vaught, Dean Harper, Scott Kersten, Jeff Kersten and families; and nieces, Sherri Gibson, Lori Duncan, Brenda Jacobs, Michelle Rockwood, Lana States and families. A Memorial Service will be held at University United Methodist Church on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, NC on Saturday December 16, 2017 at 3pm with a reception immediately after the service. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development http://autismcenter.duke.edu/content/make-donation-today or the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation’s CMT2C Research Fund https://www.hnf-cure.org/cmt-2c/ . Arrangements were provided by Walker Funeral Services of Chapel Hill, NC. | |
| 6066 |  | Obituary- Harrier, Hazel HAZEL M. HARRIER Hazel M. Harrier, 82, Rossville, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born Feb. 21, 1925, near Axtell, the daughter of Van Beuron and Flossie Lockhart. She grew up in Northeastern Kansas. Mrs. Harrier had been a legal secretary and later worked for the Topeka-Capital Journal. She had lived in Carbondale and Topeka before moving to Rossville. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church. She was married to Orville N. Harrier on June 2, 1945, in Topeka. He died, Feb. 15, 2003. A daughter Becky Dismang died in January 2005. Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Wright, Rossville; a brother and his wife, Glenn and Shirley Lockhart, Valley Falls; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harrier bequeathed her body to the University of Kansas Medical School. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6067 |  | Obituary- Harrier, Orville Orville N. Harrier Orville N. Harrier, 79, Rossville, died Saturday, February 15, 2003, at his home. He was born June 2, 1923, in Hiawatha, the son of Phineas and Effie Cochran Harrier. He grew up in the Netawaka community and was graduated from Netawaka High School. He was an auto and truck mechanic and had worked many years for Kansas Sand and Concrete in Topeka. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 696. He was a member of the Wakarusa Presbyterian Church and attended the Rossville Presbyterian Church. On June 2, 1945, he married Hazel Lockhart in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors are two daughters, Cheryl Wright, Silver Lake, and Becky Dismang, Topeka; a brother, Phillip Harrier, Meriden; three grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Matthew and Alicia Dismang. Mr. Harrier bequeathed his body to The University of Kansas Medical School. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Center, or to the Rossville First Responders, and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville 66533. | |
| 6068 |  | Obituary- Harrington, George George E. Harrington, Sr. George Earl Harrington, Sr., 66, Delia, died Monday, January 13, 1992, in his daughter's home in Deming, Wash. Mr. Harrington worked as a CPA in various cities in Washington State for 25 years. He worked at Hanford Nuclear Site where he became disabled after a fall. He also owned his own saw sharpening and small engine repair business in Pasco, Wash., and owned several rentals. He was born October 16, 1925, in Kalispel, Mont., the eldest son of Douglas and Mildred Harrington. He married Donna Mae Catlin on February 1, 1951, at the Assumption Church in Bellingham, Wash. She survives. Other survivers include six sons, George E. Harrington, Jr., Kennewick, Wash., Daniel L. Harrington, West Fargo, N.D., Donald Wayne Harrington, Vancouver, Wash., Rodney A. Harrington, Pasco, Wash., Douglas A. Harrington, Portland, Ore., and David E. Harrington, Vancouver, Wash.; two daughters, Donna J. Parks, St. Marys, and Melissa L. Harrington, Deming, Wash.; a brother, Douglas A. Harrington, Jr., Bellingham, Wash.; a sister, Dorothy Shetler, Bellingham, Wash.; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services were held January 16, at the Society of St. Pius X's Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Edmonds, Wash., by the Rev. Fr. John Rizzo. Burial was in Edmonds, Wash. | |
| 6069 |  | Obituary- Harris, Alberta 1 Alberta Patricia Harris ST. MARYS — Alberta Patricia Harris, 90, St. Marys, died Thursday, Jan. 1,1998, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Harris worked for the United Fruit Co. in Cristobal, in the Panama Canal Zone, and later was a clerk for the Panama Canal Co, She also had worked for police departments in Florida and in California, and she was a civilian employee for the U.S. Navy at Treasure Island. She was a medical transcriptionist for the Veterans Affairs Hospital at Martinez, Calif., and for a physician in private practice in Antioch, Calif., until she retired. She was born March 7, 1907, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of Hugh Vincent and Selma Louise Augusta Klitsch Powers. She was raised and attended school in the Panama Canal Zone. She lived in St. Petersburg, Fla., for 43 years and then in several communities in California. She lived in St. Marys for 10 years before she moved to Rossville in May 1996. Mrs. Harris was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, St. Marys Senior Citizens and the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club in St. Marys. She married Homer Roy Harris on March 16, 1929. He died March 8, 1945. Survivors include three daughters, Anita H. Janssen, St. Marys, Louise H. Bradshaw, Antioch, Calif., and Marion H. Buol, Petaluma, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Harris will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made either to the St. Marys United Methodist Church, the St. Marys Senior Citizens, the American Heart Association or to the charity of the donor's choice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6070 |  | Obituary- Harris, Alberta 2 Alberta P. Harris Alberta Patricia Harris, 90, St. Marys, died Thursday, January 1, 1998, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Harris worked for the United Fruit Company in Cristobal, in the Panama Canal Zone, and later was a clerk for the Panama Canal Company. She also had worked for police departments in Florida and in California, and she was a civilian employee for die U.S. Navy at Treasure Island. She was a medical transcriptionist for the Veterans Affairs Hospital at Martinez, CA, and for a physician in private practice in Antioch, CA, until she retired. She was born March 14, 1907, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Hugh Vincent and Selma Louise Augusta Klitsch Powers. She was raised and attended school in the Panama Canal Zone. She lived in St Petersburg, FL, for 43 years and then in several communities in California. She lived in St. Marys for 10 years before she moved to Rossville in May 1996. Mrs. Harris was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, St. Marys Senior Citizens and the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club in St. Marys. She married Homer Roy Harris on March 16, 1929. He died March 8, 1945. Survivors include three daughters, Anita H. Janssen, St. Marys, Louise H. Bradshaw, Antioch, C A, , and Marion H. Buol, Petaluma, CA; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Her service was at 10:00 am. Monday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Friends and relatives met Sunday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church, the St. Marys Senior Citizens, the American Heart Association, or to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6071 |  | Obituary- Harris, Darlene Darlene Marie Harris Darlene Marie Harris, 53, Topeka died at her home Friday, Jan. 19, 1990 after a long illness. She was born Feb. 25, 1936, in Galatia, the daughter of Glen Curtis and Arabell Mae Bean Allen. She lived in Rossville and Topeka most of her life and worked at Blue Cross-Blue Shield. She was married to Alvin Harris Jr., in Topeka. He died Feb. 24, 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Darla J. Jaimez, Topeka; a son, Steven Lynch, Topeka; a sister, Ruth Immenschuh, Rossville; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Davidson Chapel with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Harris will lie in state at the funeral home after noon Sunday. Darlene Marie Harris Darlene Marie Harris, 53, Topeka, died at her home Friday, January 19, 1990 after a long illness. She was born Feb. 25, 1936, in Galatia, the daughter of Glen Curtis and Arabell Mae Bean Allen. She lived in Rossville and Topeka most of her life and worked at Blue Cross-Blue Shield. She was married to Alvin Harris, Jr. in Topeka. He died Feb. 24, 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Darla J. Jaimez, Topeka; a son, Steven Lynch, Topeka; a sister Ruth Immenschuh, Rossville; and four grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Davidson Chapel, Topeka, with burial in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6072 |  | Obituary- Harris, Homer Homer Harris Homer D. Harris, 77, Delia, died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital. He had been ill several months. He was born Nov. 1, 1895, at Concordia and later lived at Wamego. He spent most of his life in the Rossville and Delia communities. He was an Army veteran of World War I. He was a retired farmer. Six nieces and five nephews survive. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery. | |
| 6073 |  | Obituary- Harris, Ida Harris Services were to be at 2 p.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church for Mrs. Ida S. Harris, 84, Topeka. She died Wednesday, June 4, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Harris was born Jan. 5, 1902, at Silver Lake, the daughter of Jones and Lizzie House Anderson. She was a 50-year member of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, where she served several years as director of the senior choir, organized and worked with the Go Getters, a children’s choir, and was organist for the Baptist Training Union. Her husband, Frank Murphy Harris, died in 1964. Survivors include three stepsons, Harvey Harris, Frank Harris Jr. and Noel Harris, all of Los Angeles; a stepdaughter, Esther Brown, Paris, Calif.; a brother, Clarence C. Anderson, Mayetta; and two sisters, Mrs. Edna Carson and Mrs. Elizabeth Carson, both of Topeka. Burial was to be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ida S. Harris Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church for Mrs. Ida S. Harris, 84, formerly of 2310 Massachusetts. She died Wednesday, June 4, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Harris was born Jan. 5, 1902, at Silver Lake, the daughter of Jones and Lizzie House Anderson. She was a 50-year member of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, where she served several years as director of the senior choir, organized and worked with the Go Getters, a children’s choir, and was organist for the Baptist Training Union. Her husband, Frank Murphy Harris, died in 1964. Survivors include three stepsons, Harvey Harris, Frank Harris Jr. and Noel Harris, all of Los Angeles; a stepdaughter, Esther Brown, Paris, Calif.; a brother, Clarence C. Anderson, Mayetta; and two sisters, Mrs. Edna Carson, 1528 Quincy, and Mrs. Elizabeth Carson, 1526 Quincy. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Harris will lie in state from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel. | |
| 6074 |  | Obituary- Harris, Maureen Maureen T. (Pearl) Harris, 90, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born December 28, 1928, on a farm in the Sandy Hook community, the daughter of Thomas M. and Florence G. (Doyle) Pearl. She was raised in Sandy Hook and attended grade school at The James School in rural Rossville. Maureen graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in St. Marys and in 1950, attained a nursing degree from The College of St. Theresa, School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO. After graduation, Maureen continued her nursing studies, and worked as an R.N. for three years in St. Louis, MO, where she met Richard J. Howes. They were married in St. Marys, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on February 7, 1953., and she relocated to his family’s area near Boston, MA. While in New England, she attended evening classes and learned the art of cake decorating. Her home there had hollyhocks and a large pear tree, reminding her of her home growing up in Kansas. She lived in Boston for 23 years, where she loved and enjoyed her family. Richard preceded her in death in 1986. Maureen moved back to Kansas, and worked as a nurse at the Topeka State Hospital, Menninger’s Clinic, the United Methodist Home, and as a private duty nurse until retirement. In retirement, she enjoyed senior’s programs, gardening, and her friends, and family. Her church community was very much a part of her life. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka, and the Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle, also in Topeka. In 1999, after a long friendship, she married Charles W. Harris at Council Grove. Maureen and Charlie spent time attending veterans’ programs, travelling, and playing Bingo. She loved planting and attending to the flowers around their home each year. Charles preceded her in death in 2009. Her niece, Ann Dobson, assisted Maureen selflessly, in the years following Charlies’ passing. Maureen was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother James B. “JB” Pearl; a sister, Marjorie Guerich; sons, Kevin and Michael Howes. Survivors include her son, Robert “Bob” Howes and his daughter, Serena, Marlborough, MA; her daughter, Mary Howes Basham, Topeka; brothers, Robert L. Pearl, Parma Heights, OH. and Gerald “Jerry” Pearl, St. Marys; her sister, Sister Virginia Pearl, CSJ, Concordia; sister-in-law, Dorothy Eileen Pearl, St. George; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Harris will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 9:00 until the D of I Rosary at 9:40 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunshine Connection, and sent c/o Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6075 |  | Obituary- Harris, Minnie In Rossville 20 Years Miss Minnie Alice Harris Dies at Her Home Saturday. Miss Minnie Alice Harris, 68, died Saturday at her home north of Rossville. Miss Harris had lived in the Rossville community for twenty years. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Edna Friesen, Topeka; and six brothers, Frank and Homer of Rossville; Willis, Willard and R.W. Harris of Moran; J.L., Texline; and Fred of San Antonio, Texas. The body is at Conwell's Mortuary. The funeral will be held in Wamego, at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, with burial in that city. | |
| 6076 |  | Obituary- Harris, Mollie Mrs. Mollie Harris Mrs. Mollie Harris, 90, formerly of Rossville, died Saturday, December 29, 1979, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born April 13, 1889, in Elliott County, Ky., the daughter of Breckenridge David and Allie Victoria Reynolds Carter. She lived in Shawnee County most of her life. She was a member of Rossville Christian Church. She was married to Mel Harris. He died in May 1970. She was also preceded in death by a son, Glenn Harris, in 1932. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edna Hays, Auburn; two sisters, Mrs. Jewell Hurt, New Castle, Ind., and Mrs. Della Maybury, Elliott County, Ky.; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery, Silver Lake. | |
| 6077 |  | Obituary- Harris, William Rossville---William "Bill" Leon Harris, 82, passed away at his rural Rossville home on March 16, 2021. Bill was born on February 2, 1939, in Girard, Kansas, to Bud Leon and Florence Ellen (Westhoff) Harris and lived most of his childhood in Hepler, Kansas, except for a few years when his family moved to Weiser, Idaho. He returned to Hepler from Weiser in 1951 to help his grandparents on the family farm. He graduated from Hepler High School and Pittsburg State University. Bill served in the US Army after graduating college in 1961. On December 30, 1961, Bill married Patricia Ann Hazen in Walnut, Kansas. To this union the couple was blessed with five children. During his lifetime, Bill was a valued employee for several companies, including Phillips Petroleum, Kansas City, MO; McNally Manufacturing, Pittsburg, KS; Sinclair Oil Co., Independence, KS; The Capper Foundation, Topeka; owner of Mercury Messengers, Topeka, and for over 60 years was the owner of Harris Accounting & Tax Service, previously in Carbondale, KS and most recently in Rossville, KS. Bill was very civic-minded. He served: on the Carbondale Housing Authority; as a board member of the Topeka Daycare Association; on the Carbondale Athletic Association; as an elected Carbondale city council member; and was a Hunter Safety instructor. Bill was a member of the Carbondale Chapter of Lions Club International and had been honored with a lifetime membership and awarded with the Melvin Jones Fellow for dedicated Humanitarian Services. Always active, Bill, enjoyed playing slow-pitch softball into his 40's, camping, fishing, and was an avid hunter making numerous trips to Wisconsin over the years to deer hunt with his brother, Don. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, gardening, and was always quick to teach something new to anyone who would listen. Luckily, his only son Ron is following in his footsteps with his willingness to share his knowledge, but he does have large shoes to fill. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; niece Danielle Harris; sister Elaine O'Brien; brother-in-law Charlie Bird; and brother Donald Harris. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, of the home. Other survivors include his children: Robin Harris, Topeka; Stacy (Sheri) Harris, Waterloo, IA; Terri (Dan) Hostetler, Salina; Ronald (Kari) Harris, Topeka; and Debra (Russ) Miller, Rossville. Also surviving are siblings: Sandra Bird, Gladstone, MO; Larry (Lois) Harris, Duncan, OK; Jean Nichols (special friend Ron Gates), Girard; sister-in-law Penny Harris, Neillsville, WI; and brother-in-law Bernard (Beverly) O'Brien, Hepler; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon on Friday, March 26, 2021, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 25 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Mary's, Kansas, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Lions Club International - Carbondale Chapter, Midland Hospice, or Joseph A. Cates Pulmonary Fibrosis Research--University of Kansas Medical Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Mary's, KS 66536. To view Bill's full obituary and leave a message for the family online, please visit www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6078 |  | Obituary- Harrison, Dorothy Cora V. Blush Dorothy A. Harrison Services are pending at Parker Mortuary for Mrs. Cora V. Blush, 80, and her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy A. Harrison, 59, both of Lansing, who were killed Tuesday in a two-car accident on the Kansas Turnpike west of Lawrence. Mrs. Blush was born March 17, 1895, in Belvue. She lived on a farm north of Silver Lake 46 years until she moved to Silver Lake. She moved to Lansing to live with her daughter, Mrs. Harrison, about two months ago. Mrs. Blush was a lifetime member of the Silver Lake Baptist Church, which she served as treasurer for 30 years. She was a teacher in the church’s Golden Circle Sunday school class. She was a charter member of the Silver Lake Community Club and the Silver Lake Home Demonstration Unit. She served as vice chairman of the Shawnee County Home Economics Advisory Committee. She was married Nov. 6, 1912, to V.R. Blush in Silver Lake. He died April 17 1963. Survivors include three sons, Van R. Blush, 201 N.W. 39th, and Edgar H. Blush and George H. Blush, both of Silver Lake; eight brothers, Howard L. Bellman, 947 Forest, Carl E. Bellman, 2530 Virginia, Robert O. Bellman, 401 Woodlawn, William T. Bellman, Lyons, Delbert C. Bellman, Pasadena, Calif. Noel E. Bellman, Greenville, S.C., Eugene A. Bellman, Tustin, Calif, and Richard H. Bellman, Long Beach, Calif., three sisters, Mrs. May Kyser, Holt, Mich., Mrs. Nettie Dilleree, Millington, Mich., and Mrs. Marie Hendrix, Elwood; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Mrs. Harrison was born May 7, 1916, in Silver Lake. She had lived in Lansing since 1971. She was a registered nurse. She was a graduate of the Stormont-Vail School of Nursing and the University of Kansas. She had a masters degree in nursing from the University of Washington, Seattle. She was a member of Sigma Theta Tau, national honor society of nursing. She was married Dec. 18, 1971, to Edgar A. Harrison. He survives. Other survivors include three brothers. | |
| 6079 |  | Obituary- Harrison, Joshua Joshua Harrison Joshua Harrison, 24, Rossville, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at his home. He died quietly in his sleep after enduring 6 years of disability from an automobile accident. Josh was born April 13, 1982 in Rankin, Texas the son of Wesley and Theresa (Hardcastle) Harrison. He graduated from Rossville High School in 2000. Survivors include his parents; Wes and Teri Harrison, Rossville; grandparents, Edward and Martha Hardcastle, Big Lake, Texas, Don and Imogene Klein, Lyons, Kansas, and a multitude of friends. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. A special message for the family can be left online at www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 6080 |  | Obituary- Harrison, William William Harrison buried at Rossville William John Harrison, 69, Helena, Mo., died last week at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John Lohmer in Helena, Mo. He was born in Nebraska and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lera Harrison of the home in Helena; a son, Donald B. Harrison, Columbia, Mo.; a brother, Edwin E. Harrison, Helena, and four grandchildren. Services were held at 11 o’clock Friday at the Newcomer chapel, Brush Creek and the Paseo. Graveside services were held April 6 at the Rossville Cemetery with Rev. Floyd Gee in charge. Mrs. Lera Harrison is a sister of Mrs. George Fawl of Rossville. | |
| 6081 |  | Obituary- Harrison, William C. 1 Harrison William C. Harrison, 51, Mayetta, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. Dr. William N. Leifer, Shawnee County deputy district coroner, said Mr. Harrison died from internal bleeding caused by a knife wound to his left chest. Jackson County officials are investigating Mr. Harrison’s death. Mr. Harrison was a painter. He was born Aug. 2, 1935, on the Potawatomi Indian Reservation near Mayetta, the son of Charles Harrison Sr., and Minnie Nozhackum Harrison. He spent most of his life in the area. Mr. Harrison was a member of the Pottawatomi Band of Winnebago Indian Tribe. Two sons, David Harrison and Robert Harrison, preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Robert Lang and Billy Harrison, both of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Cornelia Donahue and Mrs. La Vera Adame, both of Mayetta; four brothers, John Harrison, Wichita, Charles Harrison Jr., Kansas City, Mo., and Vernon Harrison and Franklin Harrison, both of Mayetta; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday; services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at Mercer Funeral Home. | |
| 6082 |  | Obituary- Harshbarger, Wilma Mrs. Wilma Harshbarger Mrs. Wilma Terry Harshbarger, 88, 1205 W. 29th, died Friday, Jan. 11, at a Topeka retirement home. Mrs. Harshbarger worked at Security Benefit Life Insurance Co. when she retired in 1961. She had taught at Seabrook Elementary School from 1944 to 1949 and previously at Menninger Southard School. She also was a substitute teacher of English and Latin in Topeka public high schools and had taught Latin and physiology at Delia High School from 1920 to 1921. She also taught at Highland Park High School from 1919 to 1920. While in college she taught fourth through sixth grades at Seabrook Grade School during the 1913 to 1914 school year, and history and English at Scranton High School during the 1916 through 1918 school years. She was born Jan. 12, 1896, at Richland, the daughter of William Reilly and Lida Harr Terry. She was reared at Richland and attended Lawrence High School one year. She was graduated from Topeka High School in 1913 and from Washburn College at Topeka in 1919. Mrs. Harshbarger was a member of Central Congregational Church, superintendent of the Primary Sunday School Department, member of Women’s Fellowship, Group XI, Altruist Club and other church groups. She most recently operated the Sheldon Memorial Study Exhibit in Gage Park. She also was a member of the Washburn Alumni Association, the American Association of University Women, the Delta Gamma Mothers Club and was a precinct committee-woman. She was married to Frank V. Harshbarger June 1, 1921, at Topeka. He died in 1944. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Latas, Wichita; a son, Frank V. Harshbarger Jr., Livermore, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Brewster Place Chapel. Private family graveside services will be held in Mount Hope Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6083 |  | Obituary- Hart, John REV. JOHN W. HART The Rev. John Hart, 77, retired Presbyterian minister, died Monday morning at his home, 826 Warren. He was born August 12, 1876, in Auburn, Ill., and was graduated from Lincoln, Ill., University in 1896. He received degrees from James Milliken University Decatur, Ill., Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tenn., and the Princeton Theological Seminary. He was a Presbyterian minister 52 years, serving churches in Illinois, Tennessee and Kansas. He held pastorates in Junction City, Baxter Springs, Phillipsburg, Wamego and Topeka. He retired in 1948 after serving the Oakland Presbyterian church eight years. He was moderator of the Kansas Synod in 1938 and 1939. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carey Hart, of the home; a son James H. Hart, Kansas City, Mo.; brother, Charles E. Hart, Memphis, Tenn., and two grandchildren. Another son, Maj. George Thomas Hart, was killed in plane crash at Lisbon, Portugal, Feb. 22, 1942. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. Burial in Mount Hope cemetery. Rev. Hart was pastor of the Rossville Presbyterian Church in the years of World War I and later. | |
| 6084 |  | Obituary- Harth, Allie Mrs. Allie Harth ROSSVILLE—Mrs. Allie V. Harth, 82, Rossville, died Thursday afternoon at Topeka hospital after a long illness. She was born Nov. 26, 1889, at Warsaw, Mo. She taught school in Rawlins County before moving to the Rossville community 56 years ago. She was married to Fred Harth May 17, 1916, at Kansas City. He survives. Mrs. Harth was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. Other survivors include a son, Marlin Harth, Overbrook; three sisters, Mrs. Mary David, Atwood, Mrs. Esther Mather, Lemon Grove, Calif., and Mrs. Bertha Graham, Seattle, Wash.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6085 |  | Obituary- Harth, E. Lorene E. Lorene Harth E. Lorene Harth, 88, Topeka, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Stormont-Vail Healthcare, Topeka. She was born June 21, 1916, in Rossville, the daughter of Shirley O. and Edna M. James Parr. She had lived in Topeka since the fall of 1995. She grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1934. She graduated from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Topeka in 1939. She had been a nurse in Topeka for several years. She was a cashier for Peoples State Bank, Rossville, and later for First Security Bank, Overbrook, where she worked for many years before she retired. Mrs. Harth had lived in Topeka and later in Kansas City, before moving to Rossville in 1946. She moved to Overbrook in 1959, and to Bella Vista, AR in 1979. She moved back to Topeka in the fall of 1995. She was a member of the Southwest Christian Church, Topeka. Mrs. Harth was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, having been a member of Amaryllis Chapter 321 in Rossville, which consolidated with Loyal Chapter 176 in Silver Lake. She was a member of Christ Hospital Nursing Alumni As¬sociation, Topeka. She married Marlin L. Harth on September 3, 1939, in Topeka. He died March 23, 2004. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Dodge, Rossville; a son, Charles Harth, Overbrook; three sisters, Tho ra Stadler, Tucson, AZ, Maxine Stadler, Yakima, WA, and Thelma Martin, Topeka; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her service was at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. The family received friends Friday evening at Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of the funeral chapel, 419 Main, Rossville 66533. | |
| 6086 |  | Obituary- Harth, Fred Fred Harth Fred Harth, 85, St. Marys, died Monday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted March 19. He had pneumonia and had been ill about 2 1/2 weeks. He was born April 27, 1889, near Meriden. He lived in the Willard and Rossville communities since 1915 and lived at Rossville from 1944 until two years ago when he moved into the St. Marys Manor. He attended the Christian Church at Rossville. He was a farmer before he retired. He was married to Allie V. DeShazo May 17, 1916, at Kansas City, Mo. She died March 16, 1972. Survivors include a son, Marlin R. [sic L.] Harth, Overbrook; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Harth will lie in state after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the [missing rest] | |
| 6087 |  | Obituary- Harth, Ludwig Ludwig Harth Ludwig Harth, 89, pioneer resident of Shawnee County, died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alma Rutty, at El Reno, Okla. He was born in Noble County, Ohio, February 17, 1855, and came to Kansas with his wife in 1882. Survivors include his wife and daughter, of El Reno; one son, Fred Harth of Silver Lake; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Wall-Diffenderfer chapel at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Burial was in the Rochester Cemetery. | |
| 6088 |  | Obituary- Harth, Marlin Marlin Harth Marlin L. Harth, 86, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at a Topeka nursing home. He was born April 9, 1917, in Dover Township, Shawnee County, the son of Fred and Allie DeShazo Harth. He was raised in the Willard community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1935. He had lived in Topeka and later in Kansas City, moving to Rossville in 1946, where he lived until he moved to Overbrook in 1959. He moved to Bella Vista, AR in 1979, and back to Topeka in the fall of 1995. He was a district manager for Kansas Power and Light at Overbrook for many years. He was a member of the Southwest Christian Church, Topeka; a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 304, Topeka, for 57 years; a 58-year member of Hesperian Lodge No. 111 at Rossville, which consolidated with Lake Lodge No. 50 at Silver Lake; and a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, having been a member of Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, which consolidated with Loyal Chapter No. 176 at Silver Lake. On September 3, 1939, he married E. Lorene Parr. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Janet Dodge, Rossville; and a son Charles Harth, Overbrook; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His service was at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial, with Lake Lodge No. 50 conducting a Masonic service, was in the Rossville Cemetery. A family visitation was held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church or to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville 66533. | |
| 6089 |  | Obituary- Hartner, Daryl Daryl D. Hartner, 73, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his home in Delia. He was born May 4, 1945 in Topeka, the son of William David and Myrtle Marie Fuerbach Hartner Jr. He served in the National Guard and was called to active duty. Survivors include his daughter, Dana (Merle) Leeman, Topeka. Daryl was a school police officer for many years. He moved to Delia in 2005. He was member of the Masonic Lodge. Daryl was also a member of the American Legion. Per his wishes he was cremated. | |
| 6090 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, Allyn Allyn Hartzell Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Allyn S. Hartzell, 68, 314 Elmwood, who died Saturday in a Topeka hospital where he was readmitted Aug. 3. He had a heart ailment and had been a patient in the same hospital several times in recent years. He was born Oct. 25, 1904, at Rossville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hartzell, and lived in Topeka since 1945. He was a member of Potwin Presbyterian Church and was a member of Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, at Rossville nearly 50 years. He was employed by the Kansas Highway Commission before he retired in 1969. He was married to Beth Ellis June 1, 1929, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a son, K. A. Hartzell, Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. June Shull, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. John Shenk Falls Church, Va., and Mrs. Estle Bailey, Littleton, Colo.; a brother, Clyde Hartzell, Ridgecrest, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Potwin Presbyterian Church, 400 Washburn, 66606. | |
| 6091 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, Beth Beth E. Hartzell Beth E. Hartzell, 86, Tyler, Texas, formerly of Rossville and Topeka, died Wednesday, May 12, 1993, at a Tyler nursing home. She was born March 16, 1907, in Oklahoma Territory, the daughter of William E. and Wilhemina Tietz Ellis. She lived in Rossville and Topeka most of her life until she moved to Tyler five years ago. Mrs. Hartzell was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas. She was married to Allyn S. Hartzell in 1929. He died in 1973. Survivors include a daughter, June Shull, Tyler, Texas; a son, Kay A. Hartzell, Irving, Texas; a brother, Edward Ellis, Frederick, Md.; and three grandchildren. Cremation took place. Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler. Inurnment is pending. Memorial contributions may be made to Marvin United Methodist Church, 300 W. Erwin, Tyler, Texas, 75702; or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home of Tyler was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6092 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, Blanche Blanche M. Hartzell Blanche M. Hartzell, age 95, of Topeka passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 at Aldersgate Care home in Topeka. She was born April 25, 1919 in Denison, KS the daughter of Earl and Ruth Massey Smith. She married Philip Hartzell August 17, 1940 in Topeka. He preceded her in death October 10, 2000. Graveside services will be Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rossville Cemetery. She will lie in state Tuesday afternoon from noon-5:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made [at] davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 6093 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, Cora Death of Mrs. Cora Hartzell Seldom has our little town been shocked as it was at the sudden death of Mrs. Cora A. Hartzell, the young wife of Leroy P. Hartzell. She retired late Saturday night, apparently in perfect health, but when Leroy awoke at five o'clock on Sunday morning she was unconscious and died at half past ten that night. She was born near Rossville, Ks., November 17, 1879, and has always lived in this community. She was married March 18, 1903. Her married life, though so short, was one of supreme happiness, and afflicted husband, parents and brothers, have the deepest sympathies of the entire community. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The large audience assembled to pay their last respects, testified to the love and esteem which the community bore her. The services were conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson, Pastor of the Presbyterian church, of which she was an earnest and consistent member. The Pastor was assisted by the Rev. Mr. Otto, Pastor of the Methodist church As a text the minister used the appropriate word of the Psalmist, "Be still and know that I am God." The floral offerings were beautiful and elaborate. In addition to those made by the immediate relatives, there was one by the Sabbath School, placed upon the casket. On an easel at the side of the pulpit was a large C. E. The C mad of white and the E with the C made of red flowers. This was a tribute from the Christian Endeavor Society of which she was an active member. Her vacant seat in the choir was draped in mourning. We shall miss her. One teacher has gone to their reward; one voice of the choir has been silenced; one active Endeavourer has fulfilled her pledge; one sweet soul will move among us no more, for she is gone. The entire community moves beneath a pall. Her life was brief, and like the snow flake, she left her mark but not a stain. | |
| 6094 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, David Findagrave.com information. | |
| 6095 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, David 1 Dr. and Mrs. John Shenk and two children of Manhattan, were called to Rossville Friday by the death of her grandfather, David Hartzell. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hartzell of Joplin, Mo., returned to their home Sunday evening after attending the funeral of his grandfather, David Hartzell. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hartzell and son returned, Sunday evening, to their home at Chillicothe, Illinois, after being called to Rossville by the death of his father, David Hartzell. Mrs. H.E. Ishmael accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hartzell and Donald of Topeka, to Rossville, Sunday to attend the funeral of David Hartzell. | |
| 6096 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, David 2 Hartzell Family History David Hartzell was born Sept. 29, 1844 and died Jan. 28, 1937 at the age of 92. He came to Kansas in 1867, residing at Ozawkie and other points before coming to Rossville in 1872. During that year he and M.F. Tatman opened a drug store under the firm name of Hartzell and Tatman. It was the gathering place for a congenial bunch of old cronies of the partners for many years. The building burned about 1920. Mr. Hartzell retired about 1927 and the post office soon occupied the space he vacated. At the present time, 1971, the entire building is occupied by the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Hartzell was known as "Daddy" Hartzell to many during his 55 years service to the public as a druggist in Rossville. David Hartzell and Matilda Jane Boots were married Feb. 21, 1875. She came to Rossville with her father, Benjamin F. Boots and brother Melvin in Aug. 1872 from Pen Yan, New York after her mother died in 1871. A brother, James Boots, came to Rossville in 1870. Her father's business was building and contracting. Mrs. Hartzell, Tillie, was born Sept. 25, 1851, Sturgis, Michigan, died Feb. 2, 1953, age 101. She was active in the community and church life. She was the Financial Secretary of the Knights and Ladies of Security, later known as the Security Benefit Assoc., for many years. Grandmother Hartzell, as she was known to many, was noted for her wonderful memory. Mr. and Mrs. Hartzell were the parents of Ernest, LeRoy, Edna (Mrs. Walter Salley), Frank and Melvin. | |
| 6097 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, David 3 David Hartzell Last of Early Day Business Men Claimed By Death David Hartzell, aged 92 years, 4 months, and 1 day, passed away about 1:00 a.m. last Friday morning. Infirmities of old age had been gradually wearing down the rugged strength he had enjoyed throughout his long life. His passing saddened his friends and relatives who had seen him overcome previous periods of physical weakness to be able to up and around. Death came easily and peacefully as going to sleep. He was affectionately known as "Daddy" Hartzell to countless friends and acquaintances made during his fifty-five years service to the public as druggist in Rossville. He was 28 years old when he and M.F. Tatman opened a drug store here in 1872 under the firm name of Hartzell & Tatman. It was the gathering place for a congenial bunch of old cronies of the partners, for many years, and when it burned down about 17 years ago only those who have lost something near and dear, can realize what the loss of it meant to Mr. Hartzell. He later opened up again in strange quarters, the room now occupied by the post office and carried on until about 10 years ago when he retired. Since then he occupied himself about the old home but of late years seldom was seen "up town." Mr. Hartzell was a native of Ohio where he was born Sept. 28, 1844. He first came to Kansas in 1867, residing for a time at Ozawkie and other points, for five years before coming to Rossville. Three years after coming here on February 21, 1875 he was united in marriage to Matilda Boots. They would have passed their 62nd wedding anniversary the 21st of this month. Of the five children born to this union, all are living, to aid and comfort their mother, who, too is nearing the ninth decade of her life. They are Ernest D., Leroy P. of Rossville; Mrs. Edna Salley, Silver Lake, Frank D. of Chillicothe, Ill., and Melvin B. of Seattle, Wash. There are also 22 grand children and 8 great grandchildren. Early in life Mr. Hartzell was baptized in the German Reformed Church. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H.E. Straw. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Estel Bailey, Dr. and Mrs. John Shenk and Phillip Hartzell with Miss Ruth Salley as accompanist. Mr. Phil Hartzell a grandson sang a solo. As a tribute to the deceased all the pall bearers were grandsons, namely Orville, Ralph, Allyn, Clyde, Phillip and Richard Hartzell. Interment was in Rossville cemetery. The almost impassable conditions of the roads made it necessary for the procession to go east of town on Perry street, thence across a field to the cemetery. Card of Thanks - The family of the late David Hartzell wish to sincerely thank all friends for assistance and will hold in grateful memory all those offering sympathy and floral offerings in the time of their bereavement. Mrs. David Hartzell and Family | |
| 6098 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, Donald 1 Donald W. Hartzell Donald W. Hartzell, 60, 156 N.E. Coachlight Drive, died Saturday, May 25, at a Topeka hospital after a long illness. Mr. Hartzell worked for Merchants National Bank 35 years and was vice president of collections. He also was a piano player and played with local dance bands since he was 15 years old. He currently was playing with the Dean Fleming Band. He was born May 13, 1925, at Rossville, the son of O.B. and Viola M. Roush Hartzell. He lived in Topeka most of his life. Mr. Hartzell was a member of Musicians Union and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 555. He was married to Dora D. Wilkins Aug. 13, 1947, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Paula Kay Hartzell, Topeka; a son, Stanley Franklin Hartzell, Topeka; his mother, Mrs. Viola M. Hartzell, 600 W. 14th; a sister, Mrs. Marilyn Murdock, Wichita; and four grandchildren. Services are pending at Davidson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Mr. Hartzell will lie in state after 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Youth For Christ, 1412 Polk, Topeka, 66612. | |
| 6099 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, Donald 2 Donald W. Hartzell Donald W. Hartzell, 60, 156 N.E. Coachlight Drive, died Saturday, May 25, at a Topeka hospital after a long illness. Mr. Hartzell worked for Merchants National Bank 35 years and was vice president of collections. He also was a piano player and played with local dance bands since he was 15 years old. He currently was playing with the Dean Fleming Band. He was born May 13, 1925, at Rossville, the son of O.B. and Viola M. Roush Hartzell. He lived in Topeka most of his life. Mr. Hartzell was a member of Musicians Union and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 555. He was married to Dora D. Wilkins Aug. 13, 1947, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Paula Kay Hartzell, Topeka; a son, Stanley Franklin Hartzell, Topeka; his mother, Mrs. Viola M. Hartzell, 600 W. 14th; a sister, Mrs. Marilyn Murdock, Wichita; and four grandchildren. Services are pending at Davidson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Youth For Christ, 1412 Polk, Topeka, 66612. | |
| 6100 |  | Obituary- Hartzell, Dora Dora Dean Hartzell Dora Dean Hartzell, age 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 17,2016 at the Rolling Hills Care Home. Dora was born April 18,1927 in Burchard, NE, the daughter of Charles and Nellie Kaiserman Wilkins. Dora worked for Hallmark Cards for a number of years and later retired from Adams Business Forms in 1987. She married Donald Wayne Hartzell on August 31,1947 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on May 25,1985. She is also preceded in death by a son, Stanley F. Hartzell on November 25, 1996 and sisters, Leota, Irene, Virginia, Alberta, Meletta and Dorothy. She is survived by a daughter, Paula K. (Dennis) Wakes of Topeka and her grand-children, Robert (Michelle), Sonya, Christopher (Cortney), Christina (Devin), DJ. (Danielle) and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dora was a member of the First Christian Church. Dora loved playing cards, bingo, crocheting, traveling and spending time with family. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. She will lie in state Tuesday from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home, davidsonfuneral.com |
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