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| 6201 |  | Obituary- Helms, Kathryn Kathryn Helms Dies After Long Illness Services for Kathryn Helms, 17, Wichita, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lahey's Crest Hill Chapel at Wichita, with burial in White Chapel Cemetery there. She died Sunday in a Wichita hospital after an extended illness. Born November 3, 1945, in Wichita, she was a graduate of East High School at Wichita. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church at Wichita. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Helms of the home. Mrs. Helms is the former Miss Helen Cerny, who once lived in Rossville and was employed in Topeka. Contributions in memory of Miss Helms may be made to the American Cancer Society at Wichita. | |
| 6202 |  | Obituary- Helms, Morgan MORGAN L. HELMS DEAD Morgan L. Helms, 63, of Silver Lake, died in Stormont hospital Sunday night. He had been a resident of Kansas 33 years. He is survived by a son, Lawrence Helms, Emmett; four brothers, Orville Helms, Silver Lake; Guy Helms Lawrence; Chester Helms, Oakland, Calif., and Charles Helms, Blaine, Wash.; and a sister, Mrs. Anna Wills, Herington, Kan. Funeral services were at Conwell’s mortuary Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Burial was in Silver Lake cemetery. | |
| 6203 |  | Obituary- Henderson, Anna Anna Henderson The funeral of Mrs. Anna Henderson was held Tuesday from Conwell's North Topeka chapel. Anna Weseloh Henderson was born in Kansas City, Kans., Jan. 8, 1975 and died last Friday, March 2, 1938, at the Security Benefit Association hospital, aged 53. She came to Rossville when a small girl and grew to womanhood in this community. She was united in marriage to Leonard Henderson and one child was born to this union. Anna became a follower of the Christian faith when just a girl and always was active in church work. The minister of the Highland Park church of which she was a member delivered the funeral sermon. She was held in high esteem by her many friends there and in this city. Her husband preceded her in death to years ago. She is survived by one son, Howard and one brother John Weseloh of Olpie, Kans. Interment was in Rossville Cemetery. Out of town people at the funeral were: Mrs. and Mrs. Joe Shenk, Mrs. Berth Cless, Mrs. Elizabeth Parr, Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, Mrs. Henry Davis, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Whearty, Mr. Frank Strimple, Nick Bush, Wm. Bush, of Rossville Miss Evelyn Strimple, Mr. Gene Strimple, Mrs. L.L. Henderson of Lawrence; Mr. and Mrs. Will Shideler, Mrs. and Mrs. Lawrence Mitchell, MR. and Mrs. Ike Mitchell, Mrs. B.M. Hook, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mitchell, Mrs. George Lambert, Silver Lake; Mrs. Carl Ausherman, and Mrs. A.R. Stovall of Elmont, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Strimple and family of Quincy, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. John Weseloh of Olpie | |
| 6204 |  | Obituary- Henderson, Carl MR. CARL A. HENDERSON Carl A. Henderson, age 71 of Grove, Okla., passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 5, 2009 at his home. The son of Raymond and Ena (Johnson) Henderson. Carl was born Aug. 8, 1937 in Rossville, Kan. He grew up and attended schools there and graduated. He then went off to college where he earned a bachelors degree in accounting. On May 29, 1959 in Howard, Carl married Esther Lanning and she survives of the home. Carl worked for twenty five years as an accountant for Simmons Foods where he retired and then went on to work for Medicalodge in Coffeyville. In addition to his wife, Carl is survived by: one son, Mike Henderson of Grove, Okla., one daughter: Becky Dole of Springfield, Mo., one granddaughter: Kelly Dole of Springfield, Mo., one sister: Wanda Evans of Fall River, one brother: Keith Henderson of Emporia, and several nieces and nephews. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers. Carl was a devoted family man who was proud of his children and of his grandchild. He enjoyed sports, being a KU fan and he loved the outdoors. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 9, 2009 at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association or The AmericanLung Association and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may lie left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard. | |
| 6205 |  | Obituary- Henderson, Levi 1 Levi Henderson Levi Lewis Henderson, 79, retired official in the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, died Monday at his home in Rossville. He was born January 5, 1879, at Lincoln Center. He lived in Rossville many years. He was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and the Government Retired Civil Service Employees Association. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Henderson of the home; two sons, Ralph Lewis Henderson, Omaha, Ne., and Homer J. Henderson, Englewood, Ca.; a sister, Mrs. Doris McCall, Lawrence; a half-brother, Roscoe Strimple, Freewater, Ore.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rossville Methodist Church with Masonic graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Hurley Funeral Home of Rossville is in charge of arrangements. --CARDS OF THANKS-- Transcription We wish to express our great appreciation to all of our friends for the many, many deeds of love and kindness shown us at the death of our dear love one. We are grateful. Stella M. Henderson Ralph L. Henderson Homer J. Henderson Doris M. McCall The out-of-town friends and relatives attending the Levi Henderson Funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henderson, Home J. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCall and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ausherman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pudleuski and children. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Henderson, Sally, Rosemary and Barbara, Mrs. and Mrs. Kenneth Holland, Mrs. and Mrs. Everett Whearty, Mrs. Ruth Wanick, Mrs. Carl Ausherman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schubkeggal, Mrs. Eugene Smith, Mrs. Jack Runkle, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Fussnigger and Larry, Mrs. Vera Howell, Mr. Ben Hook Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Ben Retter, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nason, Mr. and Mrs. John Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas and David Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Early Miller, and J.A. Babicki. | |
| 6206 |  | Obituary- Henderson, Levi 2 Levi Henderson dies at hospital Levi Lewis Henderson, 79, retired official in the U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, died Monday at a Topeka hospital. He underwent surgery a few weeks ago and it was thought he was improving when death came suddenly. He was born January 5, 1879, at Lincoln Center, fie had lived in Rossville many years. He was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and the Government Retired Civil Service Employees Association. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Henderson of the home; two sons, Ralph Lewis Henderson, Omaha, Neb., and Homer J. Henderson, Inglewood, Calif.; a sister. Mrs. Doris McCall, Lawrence; a half-brother, Roscoe Strimple, Freewater, Ore.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rossville Methodist Church with Masonic graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Hurley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6207 |  | Obituary- Henderson, Ralph M. HENDERSON - March 19th, 1884 at the residence of his mother, in Rossville. Mr. R.M. Henderson, of consumption, in the ---- year of his life. We little thought in writing the above obituary that it would be our painful duty to record in this one short week another bereavement by death of a friend and fellow citizen. Mr. Henderson has been sick for some time at Eskridge, Kan., and last week growing worse his relatives at this place were telegraphed for and brought him here, where he continued to grow worse until his death, which occurred about 10 o'clock Wednesday evening. His suffering has been very great and at times his mind wandered very much. He leaves a wife and three small children to keep green his memory in the years to come. It is in this crucible of sore bereavement that God burns out from our hearts the love of this world and consumes the skepticism which may have been lurking there. When the Redeemer died, Nature stood agast [sic]. She uttered her voice and proclaimed his dignity to the universe. Clad in preternatural darkness, she uttered her groans and refused to behold the sigh, and Man, guilty, rebellious man was the cause of that which shook heaven and earth. We are told to open our eyes and look, even through our tears at the glorious prospect which lies before us. Our loved ones who died in Christ are beckoning us from earth to join them in their consummate realization of immortality. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. O.E. Hart, at the Presbyterian church, after which the remains were followed to the cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and consigned to their last resting place. | |
| 6208 |  | Obituary- Hendrix, Florence Florence Bellman "Marie" Hendrix ROSSVILLE - Florence “Marie" Bellman Hendrix, 86, St. Joseph, Mo., died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at a St. Joseph nursing home. She was born May 19, 1917, at Silver Lake, the daughter of Edgar C. and Nettie E. George Bellman. She spent her early life in the Silver Lake area where she graduated from High School. She worked for the federal government at the Supply Depot at Forbes Air Force Base at Topeka during World War II. She later worked as a hospital attendant at Missouri State Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., until her retirement in 1980. She and her family had lived in the communities of Alta Vista and Willard in Kansas and Maysville in Missouri. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Maysville, Mo. She married John “Verle" Marney in 1946, in Topeka. He died Dec. 6, 1966. She later married James Hendrix in St. Joseph, Mo. He died in 1985. She also was preceded in death by nine brothers and four sisters. Survivors include three sons, Delmar E. Moore, Topeka, George D. Marney, St. Joseph, Mo., and Dwayne Fannin, Running Springs, Calif.; a daughter, Dolores J. Moore, Chillicothe, Mo.; six grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Graveside services and burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Mrs. Hendrix will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Silver Lake, P.O. Box 387, Silver Lake, 66539. Online condolences may be made at www.penweligabel.com. | |
| 6209 |  | Obituary- Henneke, Donald 1 Donald Henneke ROSSVILLE — Donald R. Henneke, 61, Rossville, died Monday, Sept, 18, 2000, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Henneke owned and operated D-G Auto Electric Rebuilders in Rossville. He served in the Air Force from 1956 to 1959. He was born Feb. 9, 1939, at Houston, Texas, the son of Alvin Paul and Joyce Edgley Henneke. He was raised in Texas, and he had lived in Rossville since 1982. Mr. Henneke was a member of the Christian Church, Wymore Lodge No. 423 AF&AM, Wymore, Texas, and the Houston, Texas, Consistory. He was a former member of the Houston IOOF and several trade organizations. He married Grace I. Baird on March 12, 1965, in Houston. She died Dec. 13, 1988. He later married Joan E. Hladky on April 21, 1989, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Nicole Henneke, at home; four stepdaughters, Karen Neal, Humble, Texas, Charlotte Ann Koop, Los Angeles, and Penny Jenkins and Crystal Brown, both of Topeka; two stepsons, Marc Failer, Paxico, and Michael Failer, Emmett; a sister, Nancy Henneke Henry, Alvin, Texas; 13 stepgrandchildren; and several stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Henneke will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6210 |  | Obituary- Henneke, Donald 2 Donald R. Henneke Donald R. Henneke, 61, Rossville, died Monday, September 18, 2000, at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 9, 1939, in Houston, TX, the son of Alvin Paul and Joyce Edgley Henneke. Mr. Henneke grew up in Texas and lived there many years before moving to the Rossville community in 1982. He owned and operated D-G Auto Electric Rebuilders in Rossville. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1959. He was a member of the Christian Church, the Wymore Lodge No. 423 AF&AM, Wymore, TX and the Houston Consistory. He was a former member of the Houston IOOF and had been a member of several trade organizations. On March 12, 1965, he married Grace I. Baird in Houston, TX. She died December 13, 1988. He married Joan E. Hladky April 21, 1989, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Nicole Henneke, at home; four stepdaughters, Karen Neal, Humbley, TX, Charlotte Ann Koop, Los Angeles, CA, Penny Jenkins and Crystal Brown, both of Topeka; two stepsons, Marc Failer. Paxico, and Michael Failer, Emmett; a sister, Nancy Henneke Henry, Alvin, TX; 13 stepgrandchildren and several stepgreat-grandchildren. His service was at 10 a.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial with military honors conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, Rossville, was in the Rossville Cemetery. A family visitation was held at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 6211 |  | Obituary- Henneke, Grace Mrs. Grace Henneke ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Grace Henneke, 69, Rossville, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1988, at her home. She was born Dec. 17, 1918, at Rossville, the daughter of Edward and Sadie Oldham Baird. She lived in Houston, Texas, several years before she returned to Rossville in 1982. Mrs. Henneke was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville and a charter member of Diamond Rebekah Lodge in Houston. She was married to Don R. Henneke March 10, 1965, in Houston. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Ann Kopp, Houston, Texas, and Karen Sue Neal, Humble, Texas; three sisters, Edna Vehage, Tonganoxie, Jean Mee, Goodwell, Okla., and Wilma Dolezilek, Rossville; a brother, Charles Baird, Neosho, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Mrs. Henneke will lie in state an hour before service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville. | |
| 6212 |  | Obituary- Hennessey, Jack 1 Jack A. Hennessey was born June 10, 1938 in Topeka, Kansas and passed from this life to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Lee’s Summit, Missouri at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 27 days. Mr. Hennessey was the son of John Hennessey, and Patricia and Leo Dohrman. Mr. Hennessey grew up in St. Mary’s, Kansas. After graduating from High School in 1956, he attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas for two years. He then proudly served his country in the United States Marines. After his honorable discharge from the military, he returned to college and received a degree in Business Administration. In 1960 Mr. Hennessey married, later divorcing after 22 years. From this union his beloved daughter, Kristi was born. Most of Mr. Hennessey’s career was spent as a Divisional Credit Manager to International Paper and the Mobay Corporation. The last ten years of his career, he served as the Financial Manager for Secretary at Law, a legal recruiting firm in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Hennessey met Brianne Hampton in August of 1987 at a dance. Brianne became the “love of his life” and they were never separated during their life together until his passing. Mr. Hennessey loved anything connected to “sports”, having been an extremely qualified athlete while growing up. “Notre Dame and the Final Four!!”. Later in life he took up golfing and it became a favorite pastime until declining health prevented it. Mr. Hennessey was preceded in death by his parents, Patricia and Leo Dohrman and his father John Hennessey. He is survived by his loving companion and life partner, Brianne Hampton of the home; his daughter, Kristine Hennessey Bryan and husband Charles of Jacksonville, Florida; his twin grandsons, Justin and Jeremy Bryan; one brother, Richard Dohrman and wife Linda of Delia, Kansas; one sister, Janice Dohrman of St. Mary’s, Kansas; his maternal aunt, Phyllis Hirst and husband Darold of Overland Park, Kansas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. The family of Mr. Jack A. Hennessey will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Funeral Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kent Deubner officiating. Casket Bearers will be Matt Dohrman, Lucas Dohrman, Jacob Dohrman, Scott Whitmore, Joe Gutowski and Steven Flanders. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Fr. Curt Vogel officiating. *Full transcription for both images here | |
| 6213 |  | Obituary- Hennessey, Jack 2 Full transcription in image 1 file | |
| 6214 |  | Obituary- Henry, Clara Clara Edith Fry was born in Alma, Kan., on March 5th 1884; united in marriage to Isaac Henry in 1902; six children were born to them, five of whom are still living. She died at her home in the Reserve, near Delia, on Feb. 7th 1911, aged 26 years 11 months and 8 days. She was a charter member of the R. N. of A., Camp at Delia and was a kind mother, dutiful wife and a friend of all. The funeral was held at the U. B. church on Cross Creek, Thursday Feb. 8th, Rev. J. H. Lamb officiating; the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near the church. | |
| 6215 |  | Obituary- Henry, Jesse FORMER ROSSVILLE BOY MURDERED IN COLORADO Jesse Henry, 36, was killed at Salida, Colorado late Wednesday afternoon, April 17, by Danny Theotokatis, 45, a former pool hall proprietor at Salida. The killing came as a climax to a quarrel between Henry and Theotokatis in the latter’s home Henry was stabbed three times, once a deep wound in the left thigh, the second a slight wound in the left breast, and the third a thrust thru the heart. Henry reeled to the middle of the street and fell dead. Theotokatis claims he fought in self-defense. At midnight of the same day a son was born to the widow of the slain man. Besides the widow and infant son, two other children, Delbert 5, and Virginia 2, survive. Mr. Henry was unemployed. The family had resided at Salida about six years. Theotokatis was arrested late the evening of the murder at Leadville where had fled following the quarrel. Jesse was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse (Cooper) Henry, formerly of this city who now live at Oakwood, Okla. The family— more generally known as Cooper, left here about 20 years ago. Mrs. Cooper was the daughter of the late Milton Osborn. | |
| 6216 |  | Obituary- Henry, Regis Regis Anthony Henry Regis Anthony Henry, 76, Centralia, died, on Monday, April 7, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. Regis Anthony Henry (Peewee) was born June 3, 1937 south of Seneca, Kansas to Joseph and Hedwig (Waller) Henry. He was married to Lucina (Cindy) Steinlage on May 21, 1959 at St. Bede's Catholic Church, Kelly. He is survived by his wife of 54 years; children, Kevin Henry of Centralia, Chris (Erin) Henry of Seneca, Roger (Nancy) Henry of Topeka, Vicki (Tom) Adams of Frankfort, Brian (Tracy) Henry of Alma, Keith (Dawnn) Henry of Centralia and Darrin (Kristen) Henry of Rossville; siblings, Edith (Ray) Rombeck of Topeka, Francis Henry of Wetmore, Robert (Mary Ann) Henry of Seneca, James (Jane) Henry of Seneca, Lawrence (Norma) Henry of Tulsa, OK, Kenneth (Dorothy) Henry of Topeka, Mary Jo (Charles) Barrett of Charlotte, NC, and Dennis (Joyce) Henry of Seneca. Rosaries will be prayed at Lauer Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 2 and 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bede's on April 10, 2014 at 10:30 AM Memorials are for Dialysis Unit. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6217 |  | Obituary- Henton, Doris Doris J. Henton LAWRENCE — Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church here for Doris D. Henton, 77, Lawrence, who died Nov. 9, 1995, at a nursing home here. She was born Nov. 13, 1917, in Jefferson County, the daughter of Frank and Margaret Irvine Dick. She lived in Kansas City, Mo., before she moved to Lawrence in December 1945. She was assistant cashier at Douglas County Bank in Lawrence where she worked 27 years before she retired in 1978. She was a member of First Christian Church, Stephen Ministry and Alvamar Country Club, all in Lawrence. She was a former member of Lawrence Memorial Hospital auxiliary. She was married to John W. Henton Sept. 30, 1944, in Kansas City, Kan. He died Aug. 6, 1987. Survivors include a stepson, Robert Henton, Blue Springs, Mo.; three sisters, Ruby Evans, Ozawkie, Hazel Smith, Green Valley, Ariz., and Marjorie Joyce, Morrison, Colo.; and a great-granddaughter. Mrs. Henton donated her body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine for research. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Douglas County or to the organization of the donor's choice. Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6218 |  | Obituary- Hepworth, Earl Earl Hepworth Passes Away Earl C. Hepworth, Jr., 93, passed away April 19, 2020. He was born May 22, 1926 to Earl C. Hepworth, Sr. and Ella M. Barnett Hepworth near Burlingame, KS. He graduated from Burlingame High School in 1944. He was a Navy veteran. He served as a flight orderly logging 677 hours with the Naval Air Transport Service, Pacific Theatre, during World War II. He was on the USS Missouri He was also in the Naval Reserves. Earl farmed in the Dover area since 1946. He was a carpenter and millwright in the Topeka Union over 25 years. Earl was a collector of antique farm equipment and an avid Auction goer. He was a member of the Dover Federated Church, the Dover Grange and the American Legion. Earl served on the board of the Rural Water District # 1, the Dover School Board, and was a volunteer caretaker of Echo Cliff Park until he stopped driving. Earl built the shelter, tables and seats, and welded the Echo Cliff sign. Earl married Naomi Jane Taber Hepworth on June 17, 1949. She survives. Other survivors include: son Victor Hepworth and wife Jo Ann of Dover; daughter Nancy Ferrell and husband Larry of Topeka; 5 grandchildren, Todd Hepworth and wife Jannelle of Topeka; Angelia Hepworth Scholz and husband Troy of Lancaster, KS; Jeff Ensley, Stephanie Ensley, and Stephen Ferrell, all of Topeka; 5 great grandchildren, Kathryn (Katy) Warden, Leigha Bales, Karl Scholz, Shelby Scholz and Carter Hepworth; a cousin, Marjorie Henton, LaJolla, CA; and 2 nephews, Tom Hotchkiss and wife Judith, Perry, KS; and Greg Hotchkiss, Richardson, TX. He was preceded in death by his sister, Leone Hotchkiss. Per his wishes, his body was donated to Kansas University Medical Center for research. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to the Covid-19 virus. | |
| 6219 |  | Obituary- Herman, Clara 1 Miss Herman Dead The Young School Teacher Passed Away Last Sunday The many friends of Miss Clara Herman who taught last year at District 79, two miles south of Rossville, were shocked last Monday upon receiving the news of the death of the young woman they had learned to know and esteem so much during her residence in this vicinity. Miss Herman was sick only a week. On Sunday, August 11th she suffered an acute attack of appendecitus [sic], and a week later--last Sunday morning--was taken to Christ hospital where it was decided that no medical aid could save her. Miss Herman was twenty-three years old on the day of her funeral, August 20. She was born in Topeka but lived the greater part of her life in Seabrook, near Topeka. She was graduated from Topeka High School, in 1909 and the same year began teaching. Previous to the year she taught in Rossville vicinity she taught at District No. 5 near Silver Lake where she won the friendship and love of her pupils as she did here. [From The Rossville Reporter, August 23, 1912] | |
| 6220 |  | Obituary- Herman, Clara 2 A particularly sad feature of Miss Herman's death is the fact that she expected to be married within a few months to a young man near Rossville. Miss Herman is mourned by everyone who had the privliege [sic] of knowing her. Her sunny disposition and gentle spirit won for her friends who will never forget her. The banks of flowers at the funeral gave mute evidence of their sorrow. Miss Herman is survived by her mother, Mrs. Susan Herman, three sisters, Mrs. Frank Mather, Miss Martha Herman and Miss Alberta Herman, and four brothers, Paul Claude, Matthew and Marcellus Herman. The funeral was held from the hone of Miss Albert Herman at 1600 College Avenue, in Topeka, Tuesday afternoon. The burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery. | |
| 6221 |  | Obituary- Herrick, Lee Lee Frank Herrick Lee Frank Herrick, 68, Rossville, died Monday, Jan, 23, 1989 at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Herrick had a long history of medical problems. Mr. Herrick was a heavy equipment and truck mechanic many years. He was born May 16, 1920, at Bushong in Lyon County, the son of Frank and Zlenna Love Herrick. He attended school in the Maxon community north of Emporia. Mr. Herrick served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville and a past member of both Meriden and McLouth threshing show committees. Mr. Herrick was divorced. Survivors include three sons, Lee Frank Herrick Jr., Topeka, William Herrick, Rossville, and Fred Lee Herrick, in Oklahoma; two daughters, Karen Wescott, Kent, Wash., and Vickie Herrick, Marshall, Mo.; three sisters, Berniel Colglazier, Pueblo, Colo., Ione Hubert, Topeka, and Ila Whitlock, Rossville; five brothers, Dale K. Herrick, Robert R. Herrick, Harold G. Herrick, Gary L. Herrick, all of Topeka, and Ira E. Herrick, Eskridge; and many grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services at Stull Cemetery east of Topeka. Mr. Herrick will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Lee Frank Herrick Services were held Thursday, January 26, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Lee Frank Herrick, 68, Rossville. He died Monday, January 23, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Herrick had a long history of medical problems. Mr. Herrick Was a heavy equipment and truck mechanic many years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was born May 16, 1920, at Bushong in Lyon County, the son of Frank and Zlenna Love Herrick. He attended school in the Maxon community north of Emporia. Mr. Herrick was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, and a past member of both Meriden and McLouth threshing show committees. Mr. Herrick was divorced. Survivors include three sons, Lee Frank Herrick, Jr., Topeka, William Herrick, Rossville, and Fred Lee Herrick, in Oklahoma; two daughters, Karen Wescott, Kent, Wash., and Vickie Herrick, Marshall, Mo.; three sisters, Bemiel Colglazier, Pueblo, Colo., lone Hubert, Topeka, and Ila Whitlock, Rossville; five brothers, Dale K. Herrick, Robert R. Herrick, Harold G. Herrick, Gary L. Herrick, all of Topeka, and Lester L. Herrick, Eskridge; and many grandchildren. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 conducted graveside services in Stull Cemetery east of Topeka. | |
| 6222 |  | Obituary- Herrick, Lester Lester Lynn Herrick Sr. ESKRIDGE — Lester Lynn Herrick Sr., 52, Eskridge, died Thursday, Nov. 12, at his home. Mr. Herrick worked for May, Ran¬som and Sheetz Construction in Topeka. He was an Army veteran. He was born June 12, 1940, at Allen, the son of Frank and Zlenna Love Herrick. He grew up in the Eskridge community and spent most of his life in Eskridge. Mr. Herrick was a member of the United Methodist Church in Eskridge and Teamsters Union, Local No. 696 and Disabled American Veterans chapter, both in Topeka. He was married to Linda Masters on Oct. 4, 1962, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Becky Zeller, Eskridge, and Lynn Mitchell, Auburn; two sons, Lester Herrick Jr., Manhattan, and Jason Herrick, Eskridge; three sisters, Bernil Colglazier, Pueblo, Colo., Ila Whitlock. Rossville, and Ione Hubert, Auburn; tour brothers, Dale Herrick, Bob Herrick, Gary Herrick and Harold Herrick, all of Topeka; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the United Methodist Church in Eskridge. Burial will be in Eskridge Cemetery. Mr. Herrick will lie in state from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Crable Funeral Chapel in Eskridge. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. | |
| 6223 |  | Obituary- Herrick, Ruth Ruth M. Herrick Ruth M. Herrick, 74, Slater, MO, died Friday, June 23, 2000, at the Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, MO. Mrs. Herrick was born July 15, 1925, in Doniphan, MO, the daughter of John and Elsie Tyson Barker. She lived in Slater for many years and had been employed by Town and Country Shoes before she retired. She lived in Rossville for many years before she moved to Slater. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Fayette, MO. She married Lee Herrick. He died in 1989. Two brothers also preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Jim Cole, Slater, MO; three daughters, Patsy Shiflett, Fulton, MO, Pam Crutchfield, Marshall, MO, and Joyce Burke, Alexandria, VA; one brother, James Barker, Del City, OK; 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Her service was Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at the Sweeney Reser Wills Funeral Home, Marshall, MO. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6224 |  | Obituary- Herrick, William 1 William Alan Herrick ROSSVILLE — William Alan Herrick, 39, Rossville, died in a fire at his home Dec. 5, 1998. Mr. Herrick was a painter. He was born Feb. 28, 1959, in Topeka, the son of Lee Frank and Juanita Herrick. He was raised in Oklahoma City and attended Oklahoma City schools. He lived in Rossville during the summer months for many years. Survivors include two sisters, Vicki Kays, Topeka, and Karen Westcott, Kent, Wyo.; two brothers, Fred Lee Herrick, in Oklahoma, and Lee Herrick, in Kansas. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rossville Christian Church. Inurnment will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the William A. Herrick Memorial Fund and sent to 714 Maple, St. Marys, 66536. | |
| 6225 |  | Obituary- Herrick, William 2 In Memory Of William Alan Herrick February 28, 1959-December 5, 1998 | |
| 6226 |  | Obituary- Herrick, William 3 William Alan Herrick William Alan Herrick was born February 28, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lee Frank and Juanita Herrick. He was raised in Oklahoma City and attended Oklahoma City schools. He lived in Rossville during the summer for many years. Bill Herrick was a painter. Survivors include two sisters, Vicki Kays, Topeka, and Karen Wescott, Kent, Wyoming. He also has a brother, Fred Lee Herrick, in Oklahoma. Mr. Herrick died December 5, 1998. He was 39 years old. William Alan Herrick Memorial Service 2:00 PM February 13, 1999 Rossville Christian Church Rossville, Kansas Bob Sieh, Senior Minister Inurnment Immediately Following In the Rossville Cemetery | |
| 6227 |  | Obituary- Herrin, Ryan 1 Ryan William ‘Chubbs’ Herrin Ryan William "Chubbs" Herrin was born at 7:46 A.M. Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka. Ryan weighed 5lbs., 4oz., and was 18 inches long with brown hair. Ryan's parents are Matthew and Erica Abbott Herrin of Topeka. His maternal grandparents are Todd and Dana Raine, Rossville; paternal grandparents are Mike and Jeannie Herrin, Biloxi, MS; maternal great-grandparents are Dan & Frances Collins, Highland, Bill and Linda Raine, Topeka, and Jerry & Charlene Abbott, Silver Lake; paternal great-grandparents are Carl & Dorothy Fauth, Princeville, IL. and Loretta Herrin, Ft. Madison, IA; aunts and uncles include Michelle Herrin and Scott Eaton, Ramsey, MN, Jason Herrin & Amanda Feldhausen, Overland Park, and Levi Raine, Rossville. Ryan was preceded in death by a great-grandfather, Orville Herrin. Graveside services will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan William Herrin Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.piperfuneralhome. com. | |
| 6228 |  | Obituary- Herrin, Ryan 2 RYAN WILLIAM “CHUBBS” HERRIN Ryan William “Chubbs” Herrin was born at 7:46 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Stormont Vail Regional Health Care Center in Topeka. Ryan weighed five pounds, four ounces and was 18 inches long. He had brown hair. Ryan’s parents are Matthew and Erica Abbott Herrin of Topeka. His maternal grandparents are Todd and Dana Raine, Rossville; paternal grandparents are Mike and Jeannie Herrin, Biloxi, Miss.; maternal great-grandparents are Dan and Frances Collins, Highland, Bill and Linda Raine, Topeka and Jerry and Charlene Abbott, Silver Lake; paternal great-grandparents are Carl and Dorothy Fauth, Princeville, Ill., and Loretta Herrin, Ft. Madison, Iowa. Aunts and uncles include: Michelle Herrin and Scott Eaton, Ramsey, Minn., Jason Herrin and Amanda Feldhausen, Overland Park and Levi Raine, Rossville. Ryan was preceded in death by a great-grandfather Orville Herrin. Graveside services will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan William Herrin Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. To leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome. com. | |
| 6229 |  | Obituary- Herrington, Harry Harry Herrington SILVER LAKE - Harry J. Herrington, 60, Silver Lake, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at his home. Mr. Herrington farmed in the Silver Lake area for his entire life. He Was born Oct. 25, 1941, in Silver Lake, the son of Harold and Stella Thompson Herrington. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1960. He married Anne Reaka on Jan. 5, 1963, in Topeka. They were divorced. Survivors include four sons, Todd Herrington, Wellington, Rodney Herrington, Emmett, Duane Herrington, St. Marys, and Dwight Herrington, Topeka; three daughters, Julie Veatch, Lenexa, Amy Herrington, Topeka, and Sara Herrington, Lawrence; and three granddaughters. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Horne in St. Marys. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Mr. Herrington will lie in state at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today, where relatives and friends will meet until 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Stormont-Vail Home Health Care and sent in Care of the funeral home. Harry J. Herrington Harry J. Herrington, 60, Silver Lake, died Friday, September 20, 2002, at his rural Silver Lake home. He was born October 25, 1941, in Silver Lake, the son of Harold and Stella Thompson Herrington, and lived in the Silver Lake community all of his life. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1960. He was a farmer. On January 5, 1963, he married Anne Reaka in Topeka. They were divorced; she lives in Topeka. Other survivors include four sons. Todd Herrington, Wellington, Rodney Herrington, Emmett, Duane Herrington, St. Marys, and Dwight Herrington, Topeka; three daughters, Julie Veatch, Lenexa, Amy Herrington. Topeka, and Sara Herrington, Lawrence; and three granddaughters. His service was at 10 a.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. Burial was in the Silver Lake Cemetery. A family visitation was Sunday evening at the funeral home. | |
| 6230 |  | Obituary- Herrington, Jesse Jesse B. Herrington Jesse B. Herrington, 84, of Silver Lake, died in a Topeka hospital Wednesday. He was born April 18, 1870, in the house at Silver Lake where he lived all his life. He was a member of the Silver Lake Methodist church. Surviving are his wife, Emma of the home; two sons, Harold of Silver Lake and Byron of Wichita and two grandchildren. | |
| 6231 |  | Obituary- Herrington, Robert HERRINGTON Robert Harvey Herrington, 78, died Monday afternoon at his home, 1230 North VanBuren street, Topeka. He was born in 1863 in Franklin county, and moved to Silver Lake with his parents when he was five years old. In 1907, he left the farm at Silver Lake and moved to a farm near the Boys’ Industrial school. He moved to Topeka in 1913 and operated a grocery store at 1335 North VanBuren street until he retired two years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Herrington; a brother, J. B. Herrington, Silver Lake, and two nephews, Harold and Byron Herrington, Silver Lake. | |
| 6232 |  | Obituary- Herrington, Stella 1 Stella Herrington Mrs. Stella O. Herrington, 68, Silver Lake, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Saturday. She had cancer and had been ill since April, 1971. She was born June 24, 1904, at Delia and spent most of her life in the Silver Lake community. She formerly was a telephone operator at Silver Lake. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake and was a past president of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service at the church. She was married to Harold Herrington March 4, 1936. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Harry Herrington, Silver Lake; three sisters, Ina Thompson and Mrs. Emma Bowers, both of Silver Lake, and .Mrs. Christina Bowers, Delia; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Davidson-Duff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Stella Herrington Mrs. Stella O. Herrington, 68, Silver Lake, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Saturday. She had cancer and had been ill since April, 1971. She was born June 24, 1904, at Delia and spent most of her life in the Silver Lake community. She formerly was a telephone operator at Silver Lake. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake and was a past president of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service at the church. She was married to Harold Herrington March 4, 1936. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Harry Herrington, Silver Lake; three sisters, Ina Thompson and Mrs. Emma Bowers, both of Silver Lake, and Mrs. Christina Bowers, Delia; and five grand-children. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Davidson-Duff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6233 |  | Obituary- Herrington, Stella 2 Stella Herrington Mrs. Stella O. Herrington, 68, Silver Lake, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Saturday. She had cancer and had been ill since April 1971. She was born June 24, 1904, at Delia and spent most of her life in the Silver Lake community. She formerly was a telephone operator at Silver Lake. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake and was a past president of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She was married to Harold Herrington March 4, 1936. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Harry Herrington, Silver Lake, three sisters, Ina Thompson and Mrs. Emma Bowers, both of Silver Lake, and Mrs. Christina Bowers, Delia; and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Burial will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Davidson-Duff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------- Herrington, Mrs. Stella O. - Age 8, Silver Lake, Kan., passed away December 17, 1972. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Silver Lake United Methodist Church, Rev. Paul Mitchell officiating. Interment Silver Lake Cemetery. DAVIDSON-DUFF FUNERAL HOME, 1035 N. Kansas | |
| 6234 |  | Obituary- Herrmann, Patricia 1 Patricia Lou Herrmann Patricia Lou Herrmann, 72, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Lexington Park in Topeka. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 10, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Inurnment will be in the Sabetha Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. A rosary will be recited at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Resource Exchange, 715 S. Broadway, Herington, Kansas 67449 or to the Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To see a full obituary and to leave an online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6235 |  | Obituary- Herrmann, Patricia 2 Patricia L. Herrmann October 5, 2015 Patricia Lou Herrmann, 72, passed away Monday. October 5, 2015 at Lexington Park in Topeka. She was born May 31, 1943 at Sabetha, the daughter of Patrick and Clara Maurine Shadal Reid. Mrs. Herrmann graduated from Sabetha High School in 1962. She received her education degree from KSTC in Emporia and also her Master's Degree. Mrs. Herrmann taught at Delphos and had taught at Herington from 1969 until her retirement in 2004. She was a member of St John's Catholic Church in Herington. She also was a member of NEA, KNEA and Beta Sigma Phi. Patricia was a member of the Family Resource Exchange in Herington. Mrs. Herrmann was proud of her Irish heritage and had made several trips to Ireland. On August 30, 1962 she was united in marriage to Stephen J. Herrmann at Sabetha. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2003. Survivors include two sons. Scott (Diane) Herrmann, Silver Lake and Craig (Kiffany) Herrmann, Olathe; two brothers, John Michael (Cheryl) Rei, Chanute and Steven G. (Linda) Reid, Duncanville. TX; her sister, Ann (David) Barrett, Sabetha; five grandchildren. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 10, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Inurnment will be in the Sabetha Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. A rosary will be recited at 9:00 A.M Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Resource Exchange, P.O. Box 58, Herington, Kansas 67449 or to the Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 6236 |  | Obituary- Herron, Hannah Mrs. Hannah Herron, 77, of Maplehill [sic Maple Hill], Kan., died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.N. Phillips, 619 Branner street. She had been a resident of Wabaunsee county 42 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. She is survived by her husband, Alfred E. Herron, of Maplehill [sic]; four sons, Scott Herron, of Peabody; C. Herron of Lillis, Kan.; Wilbur Herron, of Maplehill [sic], and Virgil Herron of Topeka; one daughter, Mrs. Phillips of Topeka. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at Maple Hill. Mrs. Herron is the grandmother of Miss Bernice Herron of this city. | |
| 6237 |  | Obituary- Hersh, Marjorie Marjorie L. "Marge" Hersh Marjorie L. (Marge) Hersh 94 of Topeka, KS, passed away on October 25, 2019, at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, KS. She was born in Delia, KS, on November 25, 1924, the daughter of Clarence T and Anna L Reilly Gideon. While living in Topeka, Marge attended Boswell Junior High, Topeka High School, Washburn University. She worked as a draftsman for both Bell Telephone and Kansas Power and Light. She is survived by her children: Lisa A Hersh, Portland, OR, John M Hersh, (Linda), Topeka, George M Hersh II, (Marcia), Olathe, Brian C. Hersh, (Lonna) Topeka, Grandchildren Jessica Dercher, (Tom), Ashley Tomes, (Janson), Jamie Murray, (Andrew), Mark Hersh, (Jaclyn) Allison Offield, (Daniel), Melissa Hersh, Whitney Hersh, Katelyn Hersh, Emily Hersh, Shelby Hersh. Great Grandchildren Zachary and Brody Dercher, Weston, Grant and Baker Mae Tomes, Clara, and Quinn Murray. Seven Nieces and Seven Nephews. At her request, services will be private. Celebration of Life gathering will be held at The Foundry Event Center 400 SW 33rd St Topeka, KS 66614 on November 10, 2019 from 4-6 pm for friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Topeka High School Historical Society, 800 SW 10th St, Topeka, KS 66612, Midland Hospice Care in Topeka or to the charity of your choice. To view the entire Obituary online go to angelsabovecs.com/obituaries | |
| 6238 |  | Obituary- Hertlein, Robert Robert P. Hertlein Robert P. Hertlein, 72, Topeka, died Friday, Nov. 28, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Hertlein built earth-mover tires for 38 years at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. before he retired in 1982. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Oct. 6, 1925, in Topeka, the son of John Hertlein and Christina Mauer Hertlein. Mr. Hertlein was a member of St. Joseph Church and United Steel Workers of America. He was married to Marcella Hafner on June 4, 1947, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors' include four sons, Michael Hertlein, Delia; Ronald Hertlein, Eskridge; and Richard Hertlein and David Hertlein, both of Topeka; a daughter, Coleen Coker, Topeka; a brother, Leonard Hertlein, Topeka; a sister, Lilly Esser, Topeka; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Hertlein will lie in state after 2 p.m. Monday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a parish rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church, 227 S.W. Van Buren, Topeka, 66603, or to Let's Help, 302 S.W. Van Buren, Topeka, 66603. | |
| 6239 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Bert Was aged Rossville resident Services and interment were held Saturday at Rossville for Bert E. Heslet, 95, a longtime resident of that community. Mr. Heslet died Wednesday, Feb. 4, in a Silver Lake nursing home. He was born Sept. 20, 1874, at Rossville where he was a farmer most of his life. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. His wife, Mrs. Rosa Heslet, died in 1942. Survivors include a son: Elmer Rovell Heslet, Rossville; two sisters: MRs. Nora Ward of Rawlins, Wyo., Mrs. Ada Folsom, Manhattan; and six grandchildren. --- Bert E. Heslet ROSSVILLE - Services are pending at Rossville United Methodist Church for Bert E. Heslet, 95, a longtime resident of Rossville who died Wednesday at a Silver Lake nursing home. He was born Sept. 20, 1874, at Rossville, where he was a farmer most of his life. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Elmer Rovell Heslet, Rossville, and two sisters, Mrs. Nora Ward, Rawlings, Wyo., and Mrs. Ada Folsom, Manhattan. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6240 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Charles Charles Heslet Ends His Life With a Razor Charles Heslet, committed suicide early Monday morning by cutting his left jugular vein with a razor at the home of his sister, Mrs. Cordelia Swearing on Pearl street. The deed was committed while he lay in his bed. Mrs. Swearingen discovered his tragic ending about six o'clock Monday morning when she received no response to her calls to him to come to breakfast. Mr. Heslet was occupying the front room of the Swearingen home while Mrs. Swearingen and another brother, Joseph Heslet, slept in rooms on the second floor. Coroner H.L. Clark was notified and after viewing the body he announced no inquest was necessary. Marshal Vern Miller was probably the last person who saw Heslet alive. Heslet appeared on the streets about 1:30 Monday morning and talked for awhile as was his custom at times when he claimed he could not sleep. It was sometime after this hour that the deed was committed. Heslet attempted suicide about 15 years ago while living in Topeka, by slashing his throat from ear to ear, but the attempt was unsuccessful. The attempt cost him the loss of natural speech and he has been unable to talk above a whisper since. The first attempt was due to domestic trouble. The deed of Monday is also believed to have been caused by brooding over his wife's refusal to live with him, together with ill health that kept him in a perpetual state of melancholy. Taking his own life seemed to be a favorite topic with him in talking with people about town during periods of depression. About two months ago Heslet gave up his job as night watchman because he was afraid to rust himself with a gun. Charles was a native son of Rossville. He was born here March 18, 1873 and except for brief periods of migration to other points has always made his home here. At various periods of the past he has been marshal of the town and was considered one of the most courageous officers the city has employed. He was married to Miss Maud Fry in Topeka, June 20, 1899. Their union did not prove a congenial one and after a few years they separated although no divorce was secured by either party. Mrs. Heslet attended the funeral. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Basquin. The body was interred in the Rossville cemetery. The surviving relatives are his wife, three brothers, James H. of Washington, D.C., Joseph of Rossville and Jacob; five sisters, Mrs. M.S. McElvain, Mrs. Ella Hopkins, Mrs. Cordelia Swearingen, all of Rossville; Mrs. F.M. Cooper, of Eskridge, Mrs. Mina Wax of Maple Hill, and numerous nieces and nephews. | |
| 6241 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Elmer 1 Elmer Rovell Heslet Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Rossville United Methodist Church in Rossville, for Elmer Rovell Heslet, 67, Rossville, who died Thursday, January 1, 1976 in a Topeka hospital. He had a heart ailment. He was born March 14, 1908 at Rossville, and was a lifelong resident of the community. He operated a lawn mower repair service. He was married to Norma Meier on November 30, 1958 in Lincoln. She survives. Other survivors include five sons, Bert Heslet, Elmer Rovell Heslet, Jr., Howard Heslet, William Heslet and Darrel Heslet, all of Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Rosa Lyle, Rossville, and six grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery under direction of Parker Mortuary in Topeka. Casket bearers were James Davis, John Davis, Omer Van Vleck, Albert Coleman, Gerald Reser and LaVerne Spears, all from Rossville. Memorial contributions for Mr. Heslet may be made to the United Methodist Church, Rossville. | |
| 6242 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Elmer 2 Elmar [sic Elmer] Rovell Heslet Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville, for Elmar [sic Elmer] Rovell Heslet, 67, Rossville, who died Thursday at a local hospital. He had a heart ailment. He was born March 14, 1908, at Rossville. He was a life-long resident of the community. He operated a lawn mower repair service. He was married to Norma Meier on Nov. 30, 1958, at Lincoln. She survives of the home. Other survivors include five sons, Bert Heslet, Elmar [sic Elmer] Heslet Jr., Howard Heslet, William Heslet and Darrel Heslet, all of Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Rosa Lytle, Rossville and six grandchildren. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Mr. Heslet will lie in state at Parker Mortuary until noon Saturday. | |
| 6243 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Elmer 3 Elmer Rovell Heslet March 14, 1908 Jan. 1, 1976 Services Rossville United Methodist Church 2:00 p.m. Jan. 3, 1976 Officiating Rev. William Hurtig Music "Old Rugged Cross" Organist Mrs. Irene Campbell Interment Rossville Cemetery Casket Bearers James Davis, John Davis, Gerald Reser, Albert Coleman, Omer Van Vleck, LaVerne Spears | |
| 6244 |  | Obituary- Heslet, James James H. Heslet Word has been received in Topeka, of the death of James Hancock Heslet, 85, early-day Topeka and Rossville printer, in Silver Lake Spring, Md., Sunday. Services were held in Washington, D.C. Wednesday. Mr. Heslet the last surviving brother of John Heslet, Jake, Joe, and Charles Heslet and Mrs. Delia Heslet Swearingen and Mrs. Mina Wax, now deceased, but early day residents of Rossville. The old home place is now owned by the Reporter editor. He roomed with former Senator Arthur Capper when both were printers on the Topeka Capital in the late 80s. He also served as freeman on the Capital for a time. He married Miss Bertha L. Knowles of Philadelphia in 1894, and a year later they moved to Washington where he became a compositor in the government printing office. When he retired after 36 years, he was chief of the brach government printing office in the Library of Congress. Mr. Heslet was born in Zionsville, Ind., October 5, 1865, and three years later the family came to Shawnee county locating at Rossville. Survivors are his wife: two daughters, Mrs. E. Paul Smith of Bourbon, Ind., and Miss Mary R. Heslet of Washington; a sister, Mrs. Josephine McElvain of Denver, and a number of nieces and nephews, including Bert Heslet, Guy Startup, Della Startup and Walter Startup of Rossville. | |
| 6245 |  | Obituary- Heslet, John John Heslet Buried Sunday The body of John Heslet arrived from Evanston, Wyo., last Saturday morning and was taken to the home of his sisters, Mrs. B. Swearingen. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church, the service conducted by Rev. McCulloch. Mr. Heslet passed away while at the post office in Evanston where he had been employed after a layoff from his railroad job. He went on duty Tuesday night, Dec. 21, at 10 o'clock. He was supposed to open the doors at 1 o'clock after which he was free to lie down until morning. On this evening the mail being late he sat down on his bed and death came suddenly. Not being able to get in the mail deliveryman was unable to deliver the mail until the following morning when a mail clerk arrived at 6:30 and Mr. Heslet was found on his bed. Beside his widow he is survived by three children, Bert, of Rossville; Mrs. Ed Ward and Mrs. Claude Yocum of Evanston, Wyo., four brothers, Jake, address unknown; James, Washington D.C.; Joseph and Charley of Rossville; five sisters, Mrs. McElvain, Mrs. Mina Wax, Mrs. B. Swearingen, of Rossville, Mrs. J.T. Hopkins, a half sister, Rossville; Mrs. Ruhana Cooper, Rocky Ford, Colorado. In Memoriam In sad and loving memory of our dear husband and father, John Heslet, who passed away 7 years ago, December 22, 1920. He bade no one a let farewell. He said good-bye to none. His loving heart had ceased to beat and before we knew it he was gone. His cheerful smile and kind ways we pleasantly recall. He had a kind word for everyone and died beloved by all; our hearts will filled with sorrow, to think he had to go. Sadly missed by Mrs. N.A. Heslet and children. | |
| 6246 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Joseph Joseph Heslet Joseph M. Heslet, was born in Boone county, Indiana, in July, 1863 and departed this life in a hospital at Council Grove, Kansas, Friday, November 23, 1935, at the age of 72. Death resulted from an injury received in a fall a year ago which rendered him helpless since the accident. He moved to Rossville in early childhood and this community had been his home practically all his life. Mr. Heslet was an honest and upright man. Always ready to render a good service to any in need. Kind hearted, gentle and good to his mother with whom he lived for years. During his last illness he was cared for by his sisters, Mrs. M.S. McElvain of this city and Mrs. Rhuhama Cooper of Eskridge, Kan. He often expressed a desire to go to sleep and not awaken, and his nurse who had special care of him during the last five weeks of his life said "he went as one going to sleep." Besides the two sisters mentioned, he leaves to mourn his going a sister, Mrs. Mina Wax of Topeka and two brothers, Jacob Heslet of Alameda, Calif., and James H. Heslet of Washington D.C. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. T.A. Nichols of the Eskridge Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Wright Horton. Music was furnished by Mrs. Arlene Reid, Mrs. Wright Horton, Mrs. Thelma Sigler and Mrs. Peter Navarre with Miss Edith Higginbotham as pianist. The pallbearers were L.B. Crow, Gus Kassebaum, Morris Bond, Everett Pelfrey, C.W. Vorhies, Mr. Mine of Eskridge. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. --- Joe Heslet was taken from S.B.A. hospital Sunday, to the home of his sister, Mrs. Cooper at Chalk Mound. He had been in Topeka hospitals several months previous. He was severely injured last winter in a fall. --- The following out-of-town relatives were in Rossville, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of Joe Heslet: his sister, Mrs. Rhuhama Cooper of Eskridge, and brother, James H. Heslet of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Louise McElvain of St. Marys, and her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Umscheid of Wamego, Clinton Wax of Tecumseh, Mrs. Maude Reichmann and Mrs. Mary Van Vleck of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and Miss Virginia Wilson of Eskridge; Mrs. Ada Folsom of St. Marys all nephews and nieces of Mr. Heslet. ---- Mrs. Arthur Van Vleck of Topeka was here Tuesday to attend the funeral of her uncle, Joe Heslet. | |
| 6247 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Mary Ann Grandma Heslet Dead "Grandma" Heselet [sic Heslet] who had been suffering for some time from the disability of old age passed away on October 7th. She was an old settler in this community, having come to Rossville with her husband and family in 1868. Her husband died here in 1873. The funeral services was conducted by Rev. J.H. Lamb and Rev. Calvin Holman at the Christian church on Saturday afternoon at 2:30. A large and sympathetic gathering was present to pay the last tribute to their departed friend. The following is the obituary notice read at the church. Mary Ann Smith was born in Miami, Miami county, Ohio, June 7th, 1830. At the age of ten years she came with her parents to Indiana. She was married to Jacob Heslet, October 29, 1852, at Rushville, Indiana, and after 21 years of married life Mr. Heslet died. His death left a large family to be cared for and trained, but Mrs. Heslet did not shirk her duty, she proved herself a careful and loving mother. At the age of 80 years and 4 months she departed this life, leaving to mourn her death nine children, 26 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren, besides many friends. In her early life she gave her heart to Jesus and united with the United Brethren church, after her marriage she joined the Regular Baptist church--the church to which her husband belonged. The last few years of her life she spent as a member of the Christian church at Rossville. She was laid to rest in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6248 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Nancy 1 Mrs. Nancy Heslet Dead Mrs. Nancy A. Heslet, 89, passed away Wednesday at the home of her son, Bert H. Heslet. She was born April 18, 1848 [sic 1849], at Fairfield, Iowa and had been a resident of Kansas 65 years. She was a member of the Methodist church. Mrs. Heslet had been in poor health for years, and confined to her home for several months. In addition to her son, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ada Folsom, of St. Marys and Mrs. Nora Wad [sic Ward], of Green River, Wyo.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church. Burial will be in the Rossville cemetery. --- Mrs. John Heslet Funeral services for Mrs. John Heslet who passed away Wednesday of last week at the home of her son, Bert Heslet, were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church. The Reverend Wright Horton, of Riley, a former Methodist pastor here, assisted by the Reverend Reed, local pastor, conducted the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. C.E. Gresser, Mrs. Margaret Witter, Miss Leona Griswold and Mrs. E.G. Griswold. Miss Edith Higginbotham accompanied at the piano. The pallbearers were Charles Vorhies, A.S. Parr, Martin Whearty, Joe Shenk, Frank Page and C.E. Gresser. Nancy Arminda Osborn was born at Fairfield, Iowa, Jefferson County, April 8th, 1849. She passed away August 4, 1937 at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 27 days. She was united in marriage to John L. [sic T] Heslet, Nov. 27, 1873 at Rossville. He preceded her in death December 22, 1920. To this union was born five children, two of whom died in infancy. Surviving are two daughters, and one son: Bert Heslet, Rossville; Mrs. S.E. Ward, Green River, Wyoming; Mrs. G.L. Folsom, St. Marys. There are seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends. She was one of the oldest members of the Rossville Methodist church and had resided in and around Rossville for the past 65 years. --- Card of Thanks - We desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses to us in our bereavement, and also we appreciate the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Heslet Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Folsom Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ward --- Mrs. Ada Folsom of St. Marys came to Rossville Wednesday called by the death of her mother, Mrs. John Heslet. | |
| 6249 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Nancy 2 Rev. and Mrs. Wright Horton and daughters Evelyn and Carol Joy of Riley were in Rossville, Friday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Heslet. Rev. Horton officiated at the funeral. The Horton family were returning home from Lawrence, where they had gone to get their daughters after a visit with their grandparents. --- Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ward of Green River, Wyoming, arrived in Rossville Friday morning, called by the death of her mother, Mrs. John Heslet. They returned home Saturday evening. --- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Van Vleck of Topeka were in Rossville, Friday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Heslet. | |
| 6250 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Norma 1 Norma M. Heslet ROSSVILLE - Norma M. Heslet, 79, Rossville, died Thursday, March 4, 2004, at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 5, 1924, at Lincoln, the daughter of Otto and Lydia C. Rediker Meier. She was raised in the Lincoln area until moving to Delia in 1953. She moved in 1960 to Rossville, where she has resided since. She worked as retail store clerk in a liquor store in Rossville for 10 years. Mrs. Heslet was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Rossville Rollers and First United Methodist Church, all in Rossville. She married Elmer R. Heslet in Lincoln on Nov. 30, 1948. He died Jan. 1, 1976. Preceding her in death were a great- grandson, Bradford Lee Bettcher Jr.; and a brother, Raymond Meier. Surviving are five sons, Bert Heslet, Topeka, Rovell “Dutch" Heslet, Rossville, Howard Heslet, Marion, William Heslet, Rossville, and Darrel Heslet, Marion; a daughter, Rosa Lytle, Fairbanks, Alaska; a sister, Delma Reynolds, Salina; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandch ildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat- grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Heslet will lie in state after 1 p.m. Sunday at Parker-Price Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl, Rossville, Kan. 66533, or Rossville Senior Citizens Center, 429 Pearl, Rossville, Kan. 66533. Online condolences may be sent to penwellgabel.com. |
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