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| 6151 |  | Obituary- Heckel, Bonnie Bonnie Jean Heckel Bonnie Jean Heckel passed on to be with our Lord on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Plaza West Center. She was born to James G. Trimble and Martha Faye Libby on Feb. 15, 1934. She was married to James L. Heckel on April 15, 1955. He passed away on Feb. 23, 2006. She graduated from Topeka High in 1951. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for 28 years until she had to take disability as she had a stroke. She was a member of Berryton United Methodist Church, and a life member of Telephone Pioneers. Preceding her in death besides her husband and parents were brothers, Jim Trimble and Bill Trimble and sisters, Lavey Torsney and Gloria Gray. She is survived by her brother, Ken Trimble and his wife Carol of Topeka, Brother-in-law, Rex Gary of Berryton, KS., Sister-in-law, Norma Quiett and Frances Paschall of Topeka, Flossie Dunlap of St. Joe, Mo., and Alberta Burnett of Indiana. She is also survived by lots and lots of nieces and nephews who she referred to as Her Children. Bonnie's smile and determination will be missed by all who loved her. Funeral services will be at Berryton United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 1:30 p.m. Bonnie will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel on 209th and Minnesota; family visitation will be from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Berryton United Methodist Church Building Fund, 7010 SE Berryton Rd., Berryton, KS 66409. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com. Bonnie Jean Heckel | |
| 6152 |  | Obituary- Hedges, Henry Henry L. Hedges Funeral services for Henry L. Hedges of Topeka were held Monday, from the Wall-Diffenderfer mortuary. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and a sister-in-law, Edna Smith of the home. Mr. and Mrs. Hedges are former Rossville folk and lived for several years on the Morris Bond farm now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Whearty. | |
| 6153 |  | Obituary- Hedrick, Daisy Mrs. Daisy Hedrick Lawrence- Mrs. Daisy Hedrick, 83, formerly of Partridge, died Wednesday at a retirement home here. She was born Feb. 27, 1888, at Partridge and was a member of First United Methodist Church at Lawrence. Survivors include her widower, Albert Hedrick, also at the retirement home; a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Williams, Delia; a son, William R. Homan, Lecompton; a brother, Ivan Hirst, Miller, and three grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rumsey Funeral Home, Lawrence. Graveside services and burial will be 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Partridge Cemetery, Partridge. | |
| 6154 |  | Obituary- Hedrick, Laura LAURA M. HEDRICK Mrs. Laura Mansell Hedrick, 75, died early Monday at the home of her son, Roy Mansell, 960 Jewell, Topeka, following an extended illness. She was born February 6, 1875, in Lexington, Mo., and for many years lived in the Dover community. She had been a resident of Topeka the last 23 years. She was a member of the Congregational Church and Royal Neighbors of America, Purity Camp, No. 1761 Rossville. She also leaves two other tons, Wil¬liam C. Mansell, of Pocatello, Idaho, and Herman Mansell of San Diego; three daughters, Mrs. Lavina James of Central Point, Ore.,Mrs. Anna [ming] of San Diego and Mrs. Etta [trick], of Lees Summit, Mo.; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Josie Gile of Kansas City, Mo. Burial was in Dover Cemetery. | |
| 6155 |  | Obituary- Heffner, Essie Essie Maye Heffner Essie Maye Heffner, 86, of Auburn, formerly of Forest City, North Carolina, died Wednesday, October 25, 2005, at her home. Survivors include a son, O.A. Heffner Jr., Auburn; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2005, at First Baptist Church, with inurnment in Cool Springs Cemetery, both at Forest City, N.C. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First Baptist Church. Carey Funeral Home, Burlingame, is in charge of local arrangements. | |
| 6156 |  | Obituary- Heigert, Rita Rita M. (Glotzbach) Heigert Rita M. (Glotzbach) Heigert, 94, of Paxico, Kansas passed away Wednesday, January 11,2017. She was bom December 20,1922 in Paxico, the daughter of Ben and Katherine (Buscher) Glotzbach. She attended Paxico schools, graduating from Paxico High School in 1940 and attending K.S.U. for a year. Rita worked as a clerk at the Topeka offices of the Sante Fe Railroad during WWII, and married Henry S. Heigert on May 5, 1945 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Newbury. They lived in Colby, Kansas while Henry worked as a foreman at Colby Experiment Station from 1947 to 1957. They moved backtoPaxicoinl957, and operated the Home Oil Co. and Paxico Fina service station, with Rita working as the bookkeeper until their retirement in 1981. She was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Sacred Heart Altar Sodality. She was also a member of the Paxico Senior Center. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards, dancing, roller skating, and was an avid swimmer. She loved to take vacations, and especially loved sharing time at the lake with her family. Rita’s survivors include, three sons: Tom Heigert (Joyce), and Donald Heigert, all of Paxico, KS, and Charles Heigert (Marty) of Alma, KS; four daughters: Susan Hernandez of Kansas City, KS, Kathy Bahner (Tom) of Rossville, KS, Ann Jegel (Joe) of Topeka, KS, and Ramona Roth (Dan) of Paxico, KS; 16 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Henry Heigert; one sister, Agnes; and one brother, Jerome. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Jan. 14th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Newbury. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Alma, P.O. Box 126, Alma, KS 66401. | |
| 6157 |  | Obituary- Heiland, Fred C. 1 Fred Heiland Frederic C. Heiland, aged 62, a resident of the Rossville community for 36 years, died Thursday morning at the S.B.A. hospital in Topeka. He was born in Germany, Dec. 10, 1882, and died March 16, 1944. He came to America on Labor Day in 1904, and made his home for two years at Grantville, Ks., before coming to Rossville. He worked on the Mulvane ranch for 22 months, before he started farming for himself on the Chris Hemme farm, where he made his home until his death. He was married to Ida Gutshall, Feb. 7, 1911 at Topeka. To this union was born three children. He is survived by his wife, Ida Heiland, one daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Graff, of Kiro; two sons, Fred and Harley Heiland of the home, and one granddaughter, Barbara Lou DeGraff. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian church with the Rev. N.P. Olney, pastor of the church officiating. Burial was in Rossville cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs. Albert Reser and Mrs. Home Reid with Mrs. Ruby Sawitzke accompanying at the piano. The pall bearers were Ray Parr, Perry Stumbaugh, F.P. McCollough, Cecil Lemon, and Martin Whearty. FRED C. HEILAND - 16 March 1944 Fred C. Heiland passed away this Thursday morning at 2:30. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Rossville Presbyterian church with eh Rev. N. P. Olney officiating. Burial in Rossville cemetery. An obituary will be published next week. CARD OF THANKS -- We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our father, Fred Heiland, Sr., and for the beautiful floral offering. --The Heiland Family; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy DeGraff | |
| 6158 |  | Obituary- Heiland, Fred C. 2 In loving memory of husband and father, Fred Heiland, who passed away one year ago, March 16, 1944. I cannot say, and I will NOT say That he is dead. He is just away; With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, And left us dreaming how vary fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you – O you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return – Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here; Think of him still as the same, I say; He is not dead – he is just away! Sadly missed by wife, daughter, sons and granddaughter. | |
| 6159 |  | Obituary- Heiland, Fred F. 1 Fred Francis Heiland Fred Francis Heiland, 84, Topeka, died Monday, Nov. 11, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Heiland and his brother farmed j northwest of Topeka. He also was a fertilizer and seed dealer. He was born Oct. 6, 1912, at Rossville, the son of Fred and Ida M. Gutshall Heiland. He was graduated from Rossville High School. Mr. Heiland was a member of the German-American Club and Eagles Aerie No. 58, both in Topeka. Survivors include a sister, Jennie Roberts, Topeka, and a companion, Velma Radke, Topeka. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Heiland will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 6160 |  | Obituary- Heiland, Fred F. 2 Fred Francis Heiland Fred Francis Heiland, 84, Topeka, died Monday, November 11, 1996 at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 6, 1912, in Rossville, the son of Fred and Ida M. Gutshall Heiland. Mr. Heiland moved from Rossville to a farm northwest of Topeka in 1946. He was graduated from Rossville High School. He famed with his brother, Harley, who died on July 30, 1996. He was currently a fertilizer and seed dealer, and belonged to numerous farm organizations. He was a member of the German-American Club and Eagles Aerie No. 58, both in Topeka. Survivors include one sister, Jennie Roberts, Topeka; one sister-in-law, Dolly Heiland, Rossville; and a companion, Velma Radke, Topeka. His service was Thursday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 SW Seventh Street, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 6161 |  | Obituary- Heiland, Harley 1 Harley David Heiland Harley David Heiland, 81, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at his home near Rossville. He was born March 15, 1915, in Rossville, the son of Fred and Ida M. Gutshall Heiland. He was a lifelong resident of the Rossville community and was graduated from Rossville High School in 1935. He was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and an associate member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion. He was a retired farmer. He was married to Dolly A. DeGraff on March 18, 1946, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Kenneth Heiland, Duncanville, TX; one daughter, Sandra Fisa, Wisconsin Rapids, WI; one sister, Jennie Roberts, Topeka; one brother, Fred Heiland, Topeka; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, of the American Legion, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 6162 |  | Obituary- Heiland, Harley 3 Harley David Heiland Harley David Heiland, 81, Rossville, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996, at his home. Mr. Heiland was a farmer. He was born March 15, 1915, at Rossville, the son of Fred and Ida M. Gutshall Heiland. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1935. Mr. Heiland was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church, and an associate member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion. He married Doily A. DeGraff March 18, 1946, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Kenneth Heiland, Duncansville, Texas; one daughter, Sandra Fisa, Wisconsin Rapids, Wise.; one sister, Jennie Roberts, Topeka; one brother, Fred Heiland, Topeka; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Heiland will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. this evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, Rossville, and sent in care of the mortuary. | |
| 6163 |  | Obituary- Heiland, Kevin 1 Kevin Lee Heiland MANSFIELD, Texas — Kevin Lee Heiland, 37, Mansfield, Texas, died Wednesday, April 2, 2003, in an automobile accident. Mr. Heiland owned a tanning salon franchise with his wife in Mansfield. He earlier had worked as district manager for Chief Auto Parts and Auto Zone, retiring after 20 years. He was born April 26, 1965, in Topeka, the son of Kenneth and Mary Ann Heiland. He moved with the family to Duncanville in 1979. He graduated from Duncanville High School in 1983. He was married to Amy Smith. She survives, of the home. Survivors also include a son, Trenton Heiland, of the home; three daughters, Amanda Heiland, Jessica Heiland and Taylor Heiland, all of the home; his parents, Kenneth and Mary Ann Heiland, Duncanville, Texas; two brothers, Jamie Heiland and Brian Heiland, both of Duncanville, Texas; and a grandmother, Dolly Heiland, Rossville, Kan. The Rite of Christian Burial was conducted Monday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Duncanville, Texas. David Clayton & Sons funeral home, Duncanville, Texas, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6164 |  | Obituary- Heiland, Kevin 2 Kevin Lee Heiland Kevin Lee Heiland, 37, Mansfield, TX, died Wednesday, April 2, 2003, in an automobile accident. He was born April 26, 1965, in Topeka, the son of Kenneth and Mary Ann Heiland. He moved with the family to Duncanville, TX in 1979. He graduated from Duncanville High School in 1983. He owned a tanning salon franchise with his wife in Mansfield. He earlier had worked as district manager for Chief Auto Parts and Auto Zone, retiring after 20 years. He was married to Amy Smith. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Trenton Heiland, of the home; two daughters, Jessica Heiland and Taylor Heiland, Red Oak, TX; a stepdaughter, Amanda Bristow, of the home; his parents, Kenneth and Mary Ann Heiland, Duncanville, TX; two brothers, Jamie Heiland and Brian Heiland, both of Duncanville, TX; and a grandmother, Dolly Heiland, Rossville. The Rite of Christian Burial was conducted Monday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Duncanville, TX. Burial was in Little Bethel Cemetery, Duncanville, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kevin Lee Heiland Memorial Fund, and sent in care of David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home, 200 W. Center Street, Duncanville, TX 75116. The family of Kevin Lee Heiland sincerely thanks each and every one for your support after Kevin’s untimely death. All the prayers, flowers, cards, calls, Masses, monetary gifts and contributions to Kevin’s memorial fund are greatly appreciated by the family. A special thanks to all the relatives who came from out-of-state to attend the service. Thanks again, and God bless. Kenny and Mary Ann Heiland Brian, Jamie, Ashlee, and Jamie II Heiland Amy, Trenton, Amanda, Jessica, and Taylor Heiland Dolly Heiland | |
| 6165 |  | Obituary- Heim, Catherine Catherine Jo "CJ” Heim St. Marys-Catherine Jo "CJ" Heim passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the St. Marys Manor. She was born November 15, 1924 to Ed¬ward F. and Anna Rose Cunneen Brennan in the Lost Creek Community north of Belvue. CJ graduated from St Marys High School. CJ first worked at Sunflower Ordnance Works in Law¬rence from 1944 through 1946. On April 23, 1949 she was unit¬ed in marriage to John C. Heim. She and her husband owned and operated John C. Heim Construction. She later worked as a health aide in the local public schools for a number of years. Her favorite job was being a mom and grandma. CJ was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and spent many hours in the adoration chapel. She was a member of Hoy-Heim American Legion Auxiliary in St Marys. Her husband John preceded her in death on April 21, 1973. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Jim, Rod and Ed "Bud" Brennan, and daughter-in-law Brenda Heim. Those left to cherish her memory are five sons, John C. Heim Jr., St Marys; Mike (Patty) Heim, Topeka; Dan (Sharon) Heim, Nashville, TN; Gary (Nina) Heim, Elk Grove, CA; and Mark (Trish) Heim, Rossville; four daughters, Nancy (Evan) Lundin, Boise, ID; Kate (Steve) Jacobson, St. Marys; Peggy Schultz, Wichita and Shannon (Tom) Dugan, Sacramento, CA; her sister, Rosemary (Bob) Fulmer, Wamego; her brother, Joe Brennan, Indianola, IA; as well as 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm Monday, May 27 at the church where a rosary will be recited at 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the St Marys Food Pantry or the Johnson Basic Cancer Research Center at KSU and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 6166 |  | Obituary- Heim, Howard St. Marys—Howard Heim, 80, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at the University of Kansas St. Francis Campus in Topeka. He was born November 26, 1941, at Topeka, the son of Francis J. and Flora E. (Harr) Heim. Howard graduated from Hayden Catholic High School in 1959. He served in the United States Army for four years, two years states side and two years in Germany. Howard worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka, retiring after 40+ years of service. Howard was a talented Banjo and Guitar player. He was a member of Reduced Speed Limit Band of Topeka. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Jo Lagers; step-son-in-law, Bill Morford and step-granddaughter, Kristin Morford. He was married to Phyllis Plumberg, they later divorced. He later married Carol Rafferty (RHS 1960) Flerlage Heim. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, Gregory P. Heim, Catherine Heim, and Charles Heim. Stepchildren, Jeanette (Dana) Grauerholz. Ken Flerlage, Loretta (Steve) VandeVelde, Nancy Morford, Tom (Muggins) Flerlage and Doug Flerlage; two sisters, Carolyn Eastwood, and Sharon Crow; 12 step-grandchildren and 16 step-great-grandchildren Private family memorial graveside services will be at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pottawatomie County EMS and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6167 |  | Obituary- Heim, John C. Findagrave.com information Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys for John C. Heim, 57, St. Marys, who died Saturday night in a Topeka hospital. He had cancer and had undergone surgery in a Topeka hospital Dec. 1, 1972. He was born Dec. 9, 1915 at St. Marys. He had lived in Texas from 1936 to 1942 and returned to St. Marys in 1945. He entered the Army at Fort Sam Houston, Tex., and served three years in Iran during World War II. He was a carpenter and building contractor may years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Hoy-Heim Post of the American Legion at St. Marys. He was married to Catherine Jo Brennan April 23, 1949 at St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include five sons, John C. Heim Jr., St. Marys, and Michael Heim, Daniel Heim, Gary Heim and Mark Heim, all at home; four daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Royer, Manhattan, and Nancy Heim, Peggy Heim and Shannon Heim, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Mary M. Heim, St. Marys; three brothers, James Heim, 1421 Boswell, and Robert and William Heim, both of St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Helen Gibbons, Houston and a grandson. Burial will be in Mount Calvery Cemetery at St. Marys. A wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 6168 |  | Obituary- Heitt, Susanna Mrs. Bert Hayes, Mrs. L.B. Crow, Miss Esther Sebring and Mrs. Peter Navarre were in St. Marys Monday to attend the funeral service of Mrs. Susanna Heitt, sister of Mrs. Florence Chilson. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church with the pastor, the Rev. French officiating. | |
| 6169 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Anna 1 Those who knew her best will probably always think of flowers when they think of her. She always had her "little bit of Czechoslovakia" her flower garden, wherever she lived, this she carefully and lovingly tended and watered no matter how busy or tired she was. When it was exceptionally beautiful she would say, "It is just like my mother's garden." Fifty years ago she with her family moved to a farm where the house was built on a rocky knoll. Even the weed would not grow but she had to have a flower garden. Many loads of rich soil from the woods, mixed with leaf mold were hauled around the house. This was hauled a distance of two miles. She had her flowers and the garden was a rural eight not soon forgotten by those who saw it. Even during the past year though she was growing feeble, she never forgot to water her flowers when the rain delayed in coming. Mrs. Hejtmanek was a member of the Presbyterian church, a truly model Christian mother who was loved best by those who knew her best. Funeral services were held in Delia Presbyterian church, Rev. N. P. Olney in charge. The sotgservice was rendered by a church quartette composed of Anthony Zlatnik, Sievers Thompson, Mrs. Alfred Bowers and Mrs. Joseph Zlatnik, accompanied by Miss Rosella Zlatnik. Pallbearers were Roy Miller, Joseph Zlatnik, Paul Kovar, Asa A. Murren, S. R. Vacek and John Kolbeck. Burial was in the Czech Moravian cemetery, Saturday Oct. 10. | |
| 6170 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Anna 2 OBITUARY MRS. ANNA HEJTMAMEK, PIONEER MOTHER, is DEAD Mrs. Anna Hejtmanek, who settled on Cross Creek two-thirds of a century ago, died Oct. 7 at the home of her son, George, east of Delia, at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 21 days. Anna Ondra, daughter of Joseph and Anna Ondra, was born at Vizovice, Czechoslovakia, Oct. 16, 1857. In 1876 she was united in marriage to George Hejtmanek of Vizovice, Czechoslovakia and to this union eight children were born. Her husband, three sons, Joseph Edward, Lewis and Charles, and three daughters, Mary, Marie and Anna (Mrs. Wm. Kovar) preceded her in death. Her husband died Jan. 6, 1925. Surviving are two sons: George and Frank, both of Delia; 9 grandchildren, several nephews and nieces, and a host of friends. Her only brother was living in Czechoslovakia when the present war began. Since then he has not been heard from. In 1860 she with her husband and one child, George, who then was ten months old came to America, direct to the Cross Creek region which now is Delia. There she lived the remaining 62 1/2 years of her life. In spite of the many hardships and sorrows which they had to bear she often times remarked, "Vie were very happy here, for God always gave us such good neighbors." While nearly all of her generation have passed to their reward, Mrs. Hejtmanek had many callers to the end of her days. Many of these were the children and grandchildren of her old neighbors, but she was always making new friends. She enjoyed all their visits and was always interested in their lives. | |
| 6171 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Charles Charles Clayton Hejtmanek Charles Clayton Hejtmanek, 92, died June 27, 2009 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. He was born February 25, 1917, at Delia, Kansas, the son of Charley M. and Dulcia E. Hejtmanek. He attended school in Delia through high school, and later graduated from Central Business College in Kansas City, Missouri. During World War II he was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Administrative Corps, in Abilene, Texas, serving as a Training Officer. He was later transferred to Camp Butner, North Carolina, where he served as a Battalion Commander at the Army's 4th Convalescent Center. He was very proud of the letters of commendation he received from the U.S. Surgeon General while serving at this position. He married Eleanor V. Peterson of Frederick, South Dakota, on September 24, 1944. She survives. He was employed by Farmland Industries in North Kansas City, Missouri, prior to his military service and after the war, he assumed the duties of Plant Manager of the Consumers Co-Op soybean mill in Coffeyville, Kansas, for 9 years. In October, 1954, he became Plant Manager for Archer Daniels Midland at their alfalfa processing plant in Topeka, Kansas. He was in that position for eight years. He became a Representative for the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U.S. on June 1, 1962 and worked until his retirement December 31, 1998. During that time, he helped many clients and made many life-long friends. He was a 50 year Member, Elder and Deacon of the Central Presbyterian Church in Topeka. He was a Life Member of the American Legion, Capitol Post #1 and a member of both the Topeka and National Associations of Life Underwriters. In addition to his wife Eleanor, other survivors include two daughters, Vicki L. Fordyce of Sugar Land, Texas and Kathy A. (Chris) Stiles, of Overland Park, Kansas and one son, Stephen S. (Judith) Hejtmanek of Topeka. Additionally, there are two grand-children, two step-grandsons, two Great Granddaughters and five Great Grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers, Kenneth, Donald and Robert Hejtmanek. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1. Clayton will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. A visitation with the family is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery with a Military Honors ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor, 4712 S.W. 6th, Topeka, Kansas 66606 or to the Central Presbyterian Church at 920 S.W. Huntoon, Topeka, Kansas 66604. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.Penwell- Gabel.com. | |
| 6172 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Dulcia Dulcia Hejtmanek Mrs. Dulcia E. Hejtmanek, 84, died Wednesday in a Topeka nursing home where she had been a patient several months. She was born July 13, 1888, in Ottawa, Ill She received a degree from Campbell College, Holton, and attended Kansas State University. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She had lived in Delia and Topeka most of her life, and was employed about 20 years by the Kansas Motor Vehicle Dept. She was married to Charles Hejtmanek Feb. 15, 1911, at Delia. He died Oct. 17, 1930. Survivors include four sons, Charles Clayton Hejtmanek, 1708 Seabrook, Robert Keith Hejtmanek, 606 Vesper, George Kenneth Hejtmanek, Kansas City, and Donald Clare Hejtmanek, Albany, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Charlotte Naill. Topeka; and three brothers, William P. Rendle, Charles H. Rendle and Lewis H. Rendle, all of Topeka; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 6173 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Elda 1 MRS. ELDA HEJTMANEK Services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at D. W. Newcomers Sons Funeral Home in Kansas City for Mrs. Elda Hejtmanek, 50, Kansas City, Mo., who died Monday in a hospital where she was admitted a few weeks ago. She had cancer. She was born May 4, 1922, at Horton, Mo., and lived at Kansas City, Mo., about 24 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was employed by Blue Cross-Blue Shield at Kansas City, Mo., about 23 years. She was married February 20, 1949, at Kansas City, Mo., to George Kenneth Hejtmanek, formerly of Topeka and Delia, Kan. He survives. Later services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church at Horton, Mo. Burial will be in Balltown Cemetery at Horton, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ferry Funeral Home at Nevada, Mo., is in charge of arrangements. Elda Hejtmanek KANSAS CITY — Service arrangements are pending here for Mrs. Elda Heitmanek, 60, who died this morning at a local hospital. She had cancer. She was born May 4, 1922, at Horton, Mo., and was employed for more than 20 years by Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Kansas City. She was married to George Kenneth Heitmanek, formerly of the Delia and Topeka areas. He survives. MRS. ELDA HEJTMANEK KANSAS CIYY, Mo. —- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at D. W. Newcomers Sons Funeral Home here for Mrs. Elda Hejtmanek, 50, Kansas City, Mo., who died here Monday In a hospital Where she was admitted July 3, released in December and readmitted a few weeks ago. She had cancer. She was born May A, 1922, at Horton, Mo., and lived at Kansas City, Mo., about 24 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was employed by Blue Cross-Blue Shield at Kansas City, Mo., about 23 years. She was married Feb. 20, 1949, at Kansas City, Mo., to George Kenneth Hejtmanek, formerly of Topeka and Delia, Kan. He sur¬vives. Later services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church at Horton, Mo. Burial will be in Balltown Cemetery at Horton, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ferry Funeral Home at Nevada, Mo., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6174 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Elda 2 Hejtmanek Services KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at D. W. Newcomers Sons Funeral Home here for Mrs. Elda Hejtmanek, 50, Kansas City, Mo., v/ho died here Monday in a hospital. Later services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church at Horton, Mo. Burial will be in Balltown Cemetery at Horton, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ferry Funeral Home at Nevada, Mo., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6175 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Eleanor Eleanor V. Hejtmanek Eleanor V. Peterson Hejtmanek died peacefully on Tuesday, January 16,2018, at the age of 97 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born June 9,1920, to John G. and Tynne H. Peterson of Frederick, South Dakota, the third of five children. She graduated from Frederick High School in 1937. After completing Business College in Chillicothe, Missouri, Eleanor worked for Farmland Industries and Fluor Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1945, she assisted in interviewing U.S. prisoners of war in preparation for the Nuremberg trials while she was with the Civil Service, Security Intelligence Division, Camp Butner, North Carolina. She worked for Topeka Presbyterian Manor from 1967-1980. Eleanor married Charles Clayton Hejtmanek on September 24,1944. After her husband retired from military service in 1945, they lived in Coffeyville, Kansas, until 1955 when they moved to Topeka, Kansas. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, Topeka, where she served as Deacon and was a member of the Women’s Association. Eleanor loved spending time with family and friends and cooking and hosting large family dinners and get-togethers. Eleanor and Clayton both enjoyed gardening and traveling together. Eleanor was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, C. Clayton Hejtmanek; parents, brother, Arnold Peterson, and sisters Jeanette Lund, Dorothy Nelson and Denise Grohnke. She is survived by her children Vicki Fordyce, Sugar Land, TX; Stephen (Judith) Hejtmanek, Topeka; and Kathy (Chris) Stiles, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren Kelly Fordyce; Charles (Rain) Fordyce; Harlow (Cheryl) Schmidt; Allen (Janie) Schmidt; and great grandchildren Chas and Hugh Fordyce; Graham, Griffin and Olivia Schmidt; Evan and Dana Schmidt; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. On Monday, January 22, a visitation will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. On Tuesday, January 23, a memorial service will be held in the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel at 10:30 am, immediately followed by a reception for family and friends at the same location. A private family burial will be at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery before the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Soci¬ety, Inc., 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604; Arthritis National Research Foundation, 5354 East 2nd St, Suite 201, Long Beach, CA 90803; or the charity of your choice. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 6176 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Emily 2 MRS. GEORGE HEJTMANEK Emily Vacek, daughter of John and Sophia Vacek, was born December 8, 1879 of Czech parents in Poland. She passed away Saturday, December 30, 1950, lacking a few days of being 72 years old. She came to this country in 1892 with her parents and has resided in this community until her death. She was united in marriage to Geo. E. Hejtmanek on May 10, 1905, to which union was born two sons. She united with the Presbyterian Church early in her childhood, and her life exemplified the true teachings of Christ. Her interests were in her family and flowers. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, two sisters, Marie L. Vacek of Gardena, Calif.; and Mrs. Frank Hejtmanek of Delia; one brother, Slavomir Vacek of Blaine Kansas; two sons, Glenous G. Hejtmanek, of Wichita, and Milan J. of Delia; two granddaughters, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tues¬day at 2:00 p. m. at the Delia Presbyterian church, with burial in the Moravian Cemetery northeast of Rossville. | |
| 6177 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Frank 1 Former Delia resident dies in Texas Frank Hejtmanek, of Delia and 84 years of age, died suddenly of a heart attack in the home of his daughter, Alice Marie Hejtmanek in Pasadena, Texas on August 26, 1969. He was born November 22, 1884, at Rossville and was the son of George and Anna Ondra Hejtmanek. His parents, four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death, leaving him the final survivor. He was married to Sophia Vacek on December 2, 1913. She preceded him in death ten years ago. He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and a retired farmer. He lived all his workable years in the Delia community and five years ago moved to Texas due to ill health, but soon recovered completely and lived a contented life, reading profusely and watching his favorite television programs. He enjoyed people and company, especially if they could talk about oldtimes, old friends and the community he knew so much about. Also, he was a lover of nature. He leaves to mourn, his daughter, Mrs. Alice Marie Hejtmanek, his son-in-law, Frank H. Hejtmanek, and two grandsons, Frank G. and Lewis of Pasadena, Texas, several nephews and nieces, and a host of friends. Services were held in the Delia Presbyterian Church, Rev. Alex Eckert officiating, on August 28. Burial was in the Czech-Moravian Cemetery. Frank Hejtmanek ST. MARYS – Services are pending at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, for Frank Hejtmanek, 84, Pasadena, Tex., a former resident of Rossville, who died Tuesday at Pasadena. Burial will be in Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville. HEJTMANEK, FRANK – Age 84, formerly of Delia, Ks. died August 26. Services 2 p.m. Thursday at Delia Presbyterian Church. Interment in Czech-Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville, Ks. VERSCHELDEN FUNERAL HOME, St. Marys | |
| 6178 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Frank 2 In Memory Of Frank Hejtmanek Born: Nov. 22, 1884 Died: Aug. 26, 1969 Funeral Services 2:00 p.m. Thursday Delia Presbyterian Church Officiating The Reverend Alex Eckert Vocalists: Cecile Zlatnik, Laverne Zlatnik Accompanist: Velma Zlatnik Casket Bearers: Joseph Zlatnik, George Olejnik, Leonard Dodge, John Cowan, Frank Stach, Joseph Macha Interment Czech-Moravian Cemetery | |
| 6179 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, George E. George E. Hejtmanek George E. Hejtmanek, 79, Delia, died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. He was born June 24, 1879, at Vizovice, Czechoslovakia, and had lived in the Delia Presbyterian Church and helped organize the Czech Presbyterian Church south of Delia in the late 1920s. He is survived by two sons, Milan J. Hejtmanek, Delia, and Glenous G. Hejtmanek, Wichita; four grandchildren, and a brother, Frank Hejtmanek, Delia. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Parker Mortuary with burial in Czech Moravian Cemetery southeast of Delia. | |
| 6180 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, George K. 1 Hejtmanek George “Kenneth” Hejtmanek, 73, died at his home in Kansas City, Mo. of natural causes on July 7, 1986. He donated his body for medical science at KU Medical Center. He was the son of Charles M. and Dulcia Rendle Hejtmanek, Delia, Kan. He graduated Delia High School in 1931 and attended Central Business College in Kansas City, Mo. He entered the U.S. Armed Forces May 8, 1942. He served in the 320th Bombardment Group of the United State Air Force, stationed in North Africa and the Sicily areas. He was awarded the good conduct medal, the Distinguished Unit Badge with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and the Croix de Guerre with Palm. He was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant Oct. 14, 1945. He was employed by several United States governmental agencies in Kansas City and in Topeka at the Postal Supply Depot. He retired at the age 65. He played piano in Kansas City hotels and clubs. He married Elda W. Cole, Horton, Mo., on Feb. 20, 1952. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elda, Jan. 22, 1973 and earlier by his parents. He is survived by three brothers, C. Clayton Hejtmanek, Topeka; Robert K. Hejtmanek, Topeka; and Donald C. Hejtmanek, Burlington, Mass. Memorial services will be held at Delia Presbyterian Church, Delia, Kan. at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13 with Rev. William B. Adair officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church in care of Mrs. Joe Macha, Delia, Kan. 66418. GEORGE K. HEJTMANEK DELIA – Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Presbyterian Church in Delia for George Kenneth Hejtmanek, 73, Kansas City, Mo., a former Topekan, who died Monday, July 7, at his home. Mr. Hejtmanek was employed by several U.S. Government agencies in Kansas City and worked at the Postal Supply Depot in Topeka before he retired at age 65. He played piano in Kansas City hotels and night clubs. He was born June 13, 1913, at Delia, the son of Charles M. and Dulcia Rendle Hejtmanek. He was graduated from Delia High School in 1931 and attended Central Business College in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Hejtmanek entered the U.S. Armed Forces May 8, 1942. He served in the 320th Bombardment Group of the Army Air Crops stationed in North Africa and Sicily. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Distinguished Unit Badge with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and the Croix de Guerre with Palm. He was discharged at the rank of staff sergeant October 14, 1945. He was married to Elda W. Cole Feb. 20, 1952, in Horton, Mo. She died Jan 22, 1973. Survivors include three brothers, C. Clayton Hejtmanek and Robert K. Hejtmanek, both of Topeka, and Donald C. Hejtmanek, Burlington, Mass. Mr. Hejtmanek donated his body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine for research. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia and sent in care of Mrs. Joe Macha, Delia, 66418. | |
| 6181 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, George K. 2 GEORGE K. HEJTMANEK Memorial services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Presbyterian Church in Delia for George Kenneth Hejtmanek, 73, Kansas City, Mo., a former Topekan, who died Monday, July 7, 1986, at his home. Mr. Hejtmanek was employed by several U.S. Government agencies in Kansas City and worked at the Postal Supply Depot in Topeka before he retired at age 65. He played piano in Kansas City hotels and night clubs. He was born June 13, 1913, at Delia, the son of Charles M. and Dulcia Rendle Hejtmanek. He was graduated from Delia High School in 1931, and attended Central Business College in, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Hejtmanek entered the U.S. Armed Forces May 8, 1942. He served in the 320th Bom-bardment Group of the Army Air Corps stationed in North Africa and Sicily. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Distinguished Unit Badge with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and the Croix de Guerre with Palm. He was discharged with the rank of staff sergeant October 14, 1945. He was married to Elda W. Cole February 20, 1952, in Horton, Mo. She died January 22, 1973. Survivors include three brothers, C. Clayton Hejtmanek and Robert K. Hejtmanek, both of Topeka, and Donald C. Hejtmanek, Burlington, Mass. Mr. Hejtmanek donated his body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine for research. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia and sent in care of Mrs. Joe Macha, Delia, Ks. 66418. | |
| 6182 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Glenous 1 GLENOUS HEJTMANEK Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Czech- Moravian Cemetery southeast of Delia for Glenous G. Hejtmanek, 65, Wichita, who died Sunday in a Wichita hospital. He had a heart ailment. He was born July 10, 1908, at Delia where he spent his early life. He lived at St. Louis, Mo., before he moved to Wichita about 30 years ago. He was an engineer for Cessna Aircraft before he retired. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, AF&AM, and Scottish Rite bodies, all at Wichita. He was married to the former Joann Buresh. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Mark G. Hejtmanek, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Linda H. Tady, Kansas City, Mo.; and a brother, Milan Hejtmanek, Route 1, Delia. Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, conducted graveside services Wednesday afternoon. Earlier services were at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Case Chapel at First Presbyterian Church in Wichita. Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home at Wichita had charge of arrangements. Glenous Hejtmanek DELIA — Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Czech-Moravian Cemetery southeast of here for Glenous G. Hejtmanek, 65, Wichita, who died Sunday in a Wichita hospital. He had a heart ailment. He was born where he spent his early life. He lived at St. Louis, Mo., before he moved to Wichita about 30 years ago. He was an engineer for Cessna Aircraft before he retired. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Albert Pike Lodge Nu. 303, AF&AM, and Scottish Rite bodies, all at Wichita. He was married to the former Joann Buresh. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Mark G. Hejtmanek, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Linda H. Tady, Kansas City, Mo.; and brother, Milan Hejtmanek, Route 1, Delia. Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services Wednesday afternoon. Earlier services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Case Chapel at First Presbyterian Church in Wichita Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home at Wichita is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6183 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Joann 1 Mrs. Joann E. Hejtmanek WICHITA — Services were Oct. 29 at First Presbyterian Church here for Mrs. Joann E. Hejtmanek, 74, Wichita. She died Oct. 25, 1990, in a Bethany, Mo., hospital of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle accident earlier that day in Bethany. She was born July 7, 1916, at Ely, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph W. and Josephine Telecky Buresh. Mrs. Hejtmanek was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Wichita and a former member of an Order of Eastern Star chapter. Her husband, Glenous G. Hejtmanek, died in 1973. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Tady, Mercer Island, Wash.; a son, Mark Hejtmanek, Wichita; and two brothers, William Buresh, Mountain Home, Ark., and Ed Buresh, Ely, Iowa. Burial was in Czech-Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Wichita. Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home in Wichita was in charge of arrangements. Joanne E. Hejtmanek Joanne E. Hejtmanek, 74, died Thursday, October 25, 1990, at a Bethany, Mo. hospital as a result of a car accident. She was born July 7, 1916, in Ely, Ia,, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Telecky Buresh. She was married to Glenous Hejtmanek. The couple lived in Wichita for 44 years. He died in 1973. Mr. Hejtmanek grew up in the Delia area. Mrs. Hejtmanek was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star in Wichita. Survivors include a son, Mark Hejtmanek, Wichita; a daughter, Linda Tady, Mercer Island, Wash.; two brothers, William Buresh, Mountain Home, Ark.; and Ed Buresh, Ely, Ia. Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home in Wichita was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway, Wichita, 67214. | |
| 6184 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Joann 2 Hejtmanek Services were Oct. 29 at First Presbyterian Church, Wichita, for Mrs. Joann E. Hejtmanek, 74, Wichita. She died Oct. 25, 1990, in a Bethany, Mo., hospital of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle accident earlier that day in Bethany. She was born July 7, 1916, at Ely, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph W. and Josephine Telecky Buresh. Mrs. Hejtmanek was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Wichita and a former member of an Order of Eastern Star chapter. Her husband, Glenous G. Hejtmanek, died in 1973. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Tady, Mercer Island, Wash.; a son, Mark Hejtmanek, Wichita; and two brothers, William Buresh, Mountain Home, Ark., and Ed Buresh, Ely, Iowa. Burial was in Czech-Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Wichita. Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home in Wichita was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6185 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Joseph Son of George Sr. and Anna Ondra Hejtmanek. | |
| 6186 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Lewis Son of George Sr. and Anna Ondra Hejtmanek. | |
| 6187 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Margaret 1 Margaret Hejtmanek Margaret Lera Hejtmanek, Delia, died Tuesday, November 21, 2000, at St. Marys Hospital. Mrs. Hejtmanek was a registered nurse and had worked at the Security Benefit Association Hospital, Topeka, as well as with the Army as a field nurse in the European Theater during World War II. She also was a former postmaster in Delia. She was born October 10, 1916, in Sharon Springs, the daughter of Sam and Mattie Paine Ketchum. She graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. She later graduated from Christ School of Nursing, Topeka. Mrs. Hejtmanek was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She married Milan J. Hejtmanek on December 13, 1945, in Lyndon. He died October 9, 1983. Survivors include a daughter, Penny P. Stafford, Orlando, FL; a son, Milan G. Hejtmanek, Philadelphia, PA; a brother, Kenneth Ketchum, Sebring, FL; and three grandchildren. Her service was at 2 p.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery near Delia. Visitation was held at the mortuary from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 177, Delia, KS 66418. | |
| 6188 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Margaret 2 Margaret Hejtmanek DELIA — Margaret Lera Hejtmanek, 84, Delia, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, at a St. Marys hospital. Mrs. Hejtmanek was a registered nurse and had worked at the Security Benefit Association Hospital in Topeka as well as with the Army as a field nurse in the European Theater during World War II. She also was a former postmaster in Delia. She was born Oct. 10, 1916, in Sharon Springs, the daughter of Sam and Mattie Paine Ketchum. She graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. She later graduated from Christ School of Nursing in Topeka. Mrs. Hejtmanek was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She married Milan J. Hejtmanek on Dec. 13, 1945, in Lyndon. He preceded her in death Oct. 9, 1983. Survivors include a daughter, Penny P. Stafford, Orlando, Fla.; a son, Milan G. Hejtmanek, Philadelphia, Pa.; a brother, Kenneth Ketchum, Sebring, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be at the Czech-Moravian Cemetery near Delia. Mrs. Hejtmanek will lie in state after 2 p.m. Friday at the mortuary where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions; may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 177, Rural Route, Delia, 66418. | |
| 6189 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Marie Daughter of George Sr. and Anna Ondra Hejtmanek. | |
| 6190 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Milan 1 Milan J. Hejtmanek Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Milan J. Hejtmanek, 73, Route 2, Delia, who died Sunday, Oct. 9, at a Topeka hospital. He had cancer. Mr. Hejtmanek was a former member of the Delia Board of Education, the Jackson County Soil Conservation Board and the Jackson County Commission. He was a retired farmer. He was born Dec. 26, 1909, at Delia, the son of George and Emily Vacek Hejtmanek. He was graduated from the College of Emporia in 1930. Mr. Hejtmanek was a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church at Delia. He was a member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, and was treasurer and past master of the lodge. He was a member of the Topeka Consistory of Scottish Rite, Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of Eastern Star, at Rossville; York Rite bodies in Holton; the Jackson County Historical Society and the Delia Lions Club. He was married to Margaret L. Ketchum Dec. 13, 1945, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Penny P. Stafford, Tulsa, Okla.; a son, Milan G. Hejtmanek, Cambridge, Mass.; and three grandchildren. Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services at the Czech-Moravian Cemetery at Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia, 66418. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary where Mr. Hejtmanek will lie in state after noon today. HEJTMANEK, MILAN - age 73 of Route2, Delia, passed away October 9, 1983. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Parker-Price Chapel with The Rev. William Adair officiating. Delia Lodge No. 419 A F. & A.M. will, conduct graveside services at Czech-Moravian Cemetery at Delia. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30pm Wednesday at The Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to The Delia United Presbyterian Church, c/o Don Lacock, Treasurer, Delia, Ks, 66418. PARKER-PRICE MORTUARY 245 Independence 234-5850 | |
| 6191 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Milan 2 Hejtmanek Milan J. Hejtmanek, 73, Delia, passed away Sunday, October 9, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. He had cancer. He was born December 26, 1909, at Delia, son of George E. and Emily Vacek Hejtmanek. He was a retired farmer, loving and devoted husband and family man. He loved flowers, shrubs and trees and had a nice greenhouse as a hobby. He graduated from Emporia State University, Emporia, in 1930. He was a member and elder of the Delia Presbyterian Church. He was also a past master and present treasurer of Delia Masonic Lodge No. 419 AF&AM, member of York Rite Bodies of Holton, Topeka Consistory Scottish Rite, Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 Order of Eastern Star at Rossville, Delia Lions Club. He was a former Jackson County Commissioner, former member Delia Board of Education, Jackson County Soil Conservation Board. He was an active member of Jackson County Historical Society of Holton. He was married to Margaret L. Ketchum, December 13, 1945, in Topeka. She survives at home. Also surviving are his children, Penny P. Stafford, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Milan G. Hejtmanek, who is attending Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts; three grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13, at Parker-Price Mortuary, Rev. William Adair officiating. Delia Lodge No. 419 AF&AM will conduct the graveside services at Czech Morovian Cemetery, Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to Delia Presbyterian Church sent in care of Don Lacock, treasurer, Delia, 66418. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Parker-Price Mortuary. He will lie in state until service time Thursday at the Mortuary at which time the casket will remain closed. | |
| 6192 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Milan 3 MILAN J. HEJTMANEK Milan J. Hejtmanek, 73, Route 2, Delia, died Sunday, October 9, 1983, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. He had cancer. He was born December 26, 1909, at Delia, the son of George E. and Emily Vacek Hejtmanek. Mr. Hejtmanek was a retired farmer who enjoyed working in his greenhouse at home and with his flowers, shrubs and trees. He graduated from the College of Emporia in 1930. He was a member and elder of the Delia Presbyterian Church; a member, Past Master and currently serving as treasurer of the Delia Masonic Lodge #419, AF&AM; a previous member of the Delia Board of Education; a member of York Rite Bodies, Holton; Topeka Consistory Scottish Rite Bodies; Amaryllis Chapter #321, OES, Rossville; previous member of the Jackson County Soil Conservation Board; and an active member of the Jackson County Historical Society, Holton. On December 13, 1945, he married Margaret L. Ketchum in Topeka. She survives at the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Penny Stafford, Tulsa, Okla.; a son, Milan G. Hejtmanek, attending Harvard University at Cambridge, Mass.; three grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13, at Parker-Price Chapel, with Reverend William Adair officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Mr. Hejtmanek will lie in state from noon Tuesday until service time at the mortuary, after which time the casket will remain closed. Delia Masonic Lodge #417, AF&AM, will conduct Masonic graveside services at the Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Delia. Casket bearers are Lee Parr, Joe Conley, Bennie Horak, Leonard Dodge, Harold McQueen and Joe Macha. Memorial contributions may be made co the Delia Presbyterian Church, c/o Don Lacock, Treasurer, Delia, Ks. 66418. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my deep appreciation for the many, many kindnesses given Milan and me by relatives, friends and neighbors these past six months during the illness of my husband. Special thanks to our minister, Rev. William Adair and to the doctors and nurses of St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. Also, to our son, Milan G. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and daughter Penny Stafford and family of Tulsa, Oklahoma for their trips here both during the illness and then for the funeral. And appreciation to Alice Marie Hejtmanek of Houston, Texas for her week-long visit during Milan’s illness. And grateful appreciation to the Delia Lions and Masons who made a “work day” in July and hauled away truck loads of dead limbs and debris, remains of the 1982 flood. Also, to Ken Houck and Leonard Dodge for building a ramp at our front door for the wheelchair to go on, to the Delia men who assisted me each day for 11 days in getting Milan to and from radiotherapy treatments in Topeka, to the Delia women who brought us food and meals during that time and even before and during the day of the funeral, and to the women who prepared the meal in the community building in Delia for relatives to be eaten after the funeral — for all these and many more unforgettable kindnesses — my heartfelt gratitude! Then, my appreciation to the American Legion Post No. 31 in Ross¬ville for use of a wheelchair, hospital bed and bedside table. Also, for the cards, phone calls, visits, concern, good wishes and prayers given us during Milan’s illness, and then during and since the funeral. My very deep appreciation. How wonderful our friends! And God’s love! Bless each one of you. - Margaret Hejtmanek. | |
| 6193 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Robert Robert Hejtmanek Robert Keith Hejtmanek, 76, Topeka, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at his home. Mr. Hejtmanek worked for Monroe Systems for Business for 35 years. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a gunner on a B-24 bomber in the 15th Air Force. He flew 50 missions over Europe and was decorated with the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters and the unit citation. He was born July 2, 1925, near Delia, the son of Charles and Dulcia Rendle Hejtmanek. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1943 and later attended Washburn University. Mr. Hejtmanek was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a life member of Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion. He also was active in the Sertoma Club, Kaw Valley Wood Carvers and Saw Dusters. He was a former member of the Top-Kan Twirler’s Square Dance Club. He married Bernice Krause on Nov. 30, 1946. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Danton C. Hejtmanek, Topeka; two brothers, C. Clayton Hejtmanek, Topeka, and Donald Hejtmanek, Burlington, Mass.; a grandson; two stepgranddaughters; and two stepgreat-grandsons. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Hejtmanek will lie in state after noon today at Penweli-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606; or to First Presbyterian Church, 817 S.W. Harrison, Topeka, 66612. | |
| 6194 |  | Obituary- Hejtmanek, Sr., George E. OBITUARY George Hejtmanek was born in Wisowitz, Moravia, Austria, Sept. 25, 1851 and died at Delia, Kans. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1925. He came to Rossville, Kans. May 1, 1880 and made his home on a farm on Cross Creek 7 miles north of Rossville and has lived in that community ever since. He was married to Anna Ondra in 1876 at Wisoxvitz, Moravia. To this union eight children were born, three having died in infancy. There remain to mourn his loss, his wife, four sons and a daughter: George, Frank, Charles, Lewis and Mrs. Wm. Kovar, all of Delia, Kansas. He early in life gave his heart to God and was confirmed in the Lutherran church. When the Presbyterian Church at Delia was being built he gave liberally of his time and money towards its construction, and later became a member of this church. Funeral services were held in the Delia Church, Thursday, Jan. 8, conducted by the Rev. G. C. Albin, of Rossville, and the Rev. F. Paroulek, of Wahoo, Neb. Burial was in the Czech-Moravian cemetery south of Delia. | |
| 6195 |  | Obituary- Helcel, Luella From findagrave.com 2/15/2018 Married Steve in Kansas in 1880 and had four children, including William and Almina. In 1895, they were living in Jackson County, Kansas. The household included: Steve, age 33, born in Iowa; Leula, age 29, born in Kansas; and William, age 10, born in Kansas. In 1900, they were living on a farm they owned in Canadian, Oklahoma (Cleveland County). The household included: Dugher Helcel, born October 1860 in Pennsylvania, a farmer, married 19 years; Luella P., born July 1865 in Kansas, married 19 years, two children; Willie, born June 1889 in Kansas; and Elmina, born June 1896 in Kansas. In 1910, Luella, Steve, and their daughter Almina were living on their farm in Canadian, Oklahoma (Cleveland County). Luella, was listed as 1/4 Pottawatomie Indian, age 44, born in Kansas to a white father from Kansas and a Pottawatomie mother from Wisconsin, married once for 30 years, two living children of four born. She received an allotment in 1889. Steven, was listed as white, age 49, married once for 30 years, born in Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania parents. Minie was age 13, listed as Indian, born in Oklahoma. Their son William was living next door to them in 1910. In 1920, she and Steve were living on a farm they were renting in Lexington, Oklahoma (Cleveland County). | |
| 6196 |  | Obituary- Heller, Earl A SUICIDE AT SILVER LAKE WEDNESDAY Despondent over poor health Earl P. Heller, 53, of 705 Jefferson street, Topeka, shot and killed himself at the home of his brother near Silver Lake Wednesday. Heller formerly made his home on a tract of land near Belmont and Strait street, but retired on account of poor health about a year ago, according to Dr. H. L. Clark, county coroner. Tuesday he went to his brother’s farm and began work in a potato field. Wednesday morning, he obtained a shotgun and shot himself through the abdomen. He died shortly after being taken to a hospital. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Joseph, Maurice and Elmer Heller, and three grandchildren. | |
| 6197 |  | Obituary- Heller, Richard Richard W. Heller EMMETT — Richard W. Heller, 19, Emmett, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 19937 at his home. Mr. Heller was a cabinet maker at Custom Wood Products in St. Marys. He was born July 10, 1973, at Abilene, the son of Michael D. and Dixie L. Cook Heller. He moved from Abilene to Topeka in 1982, then to Emmett in 1985. He graduated from St. Marys High School in 1991, where he lettered in football four years and lettered in baseball and golf. He wrestled three years and was State Class 3A Champion his junior year. He also served on the Student Council, played in the band three years, was active in Future Farmers of America and was homecoming king his senior year. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Michael and Sylvia Heller, Topeka; his stepfather and mother, Ron and Dixie King, Emmett; four sisters, Rita Kokenge, Emmett, Lisa Pence, Rossville, and Jennifer Brown and Tiffany Kuhlman, both of Colorado Springs; a brother, Chris Heller, Little Creek, Va.; grandparents, Wayne and Shirley Heller, Abilene, Richard and Iva May Cook, Hope, Don and Leona Pabst, Manhattan, Marvin and Maxine King, Liverpool, Texas, and Harvey and Lucille Walz, St. Francis; and great-grandmothers, Florence Allen and May Cook, both of Abilene. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Marys High School. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Heller will lie in state after 10 a.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. The casket will be closed at the high school. Contributions may be made to the Richard Heller Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time by relatives and left with the funeral home. | |
| 6198 |  | Obituary- Helm, Fanny Mrs. Fanny Helm, widow of the late George O. Helm of St. Marys, died at her home in St. Marys, Monday. Mrs. Helm was a sister of Mrs. D.J. Lane and the late Clint Welch. | |
| 6199 |  | Obituary- Helms, H. B. Henry Cerny and Emial Kovar motored to Wichita, Monday to attend the funeral of H.B. Helms of Lockwood, Mo., father of Wendell Helms of Wichita. | |
| 6200 |  | Obituary- Helms, Harry Harry Wendell Helms, 61, of Wichita died May 3. He had been in poor health several months. Born in Carthage, Mo., he went to Wichita as a young man. He was branch manager of Standard Parts and Equipment Corp. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Wichita. Dr. William F. Keesecker of the church officiated. Survivors include his widow, Helen, and a brother, Kenneth C. Helms, Bellevue, Washington. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathryn Louise. The following friends and relatives from this area attended the funeral services Saturday: Mr. and Mrs. John J. Seitz, Delia; Mr. and Mrs. Luther McClain and Shelley, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Davis, Carolyn and Beverly, Willard, Mrs. Halcia Cerny and Carl Rupin, Mr. and Mrs. Emial Kovar of Rossville; Mrs. Marcia Jones, Mr. Jack Seitz and Levett Reiner, Topeka. Mrs. Helms is the former Helen Cerny of the Rossville community and a graduate of Stormont School of Nursing. |
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