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| 6251 |  | 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. | |
| 6252 |  | 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. | |
| 6253 |  | 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 | |
| 6254 |  | 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. | |
| 6255 |  | 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. | |
| 6256 |  | 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. | |
| 6257 |  | 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. | |
| 6258 |  | 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. | |
| 6259 |  | 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 | |
| 6260 |  | 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. | |
| 6261 |  | 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. | |
| 6262 |  | 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. | |
| 6263 |  | 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. | |
| 6264 |  | 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. | |
| 6265 |  | 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. | |
| 6266 |  | 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. | |
| 6267 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Norma 2 Norma M. Heslet Norma M. Heslet, 79, Rossville, died Thursday, March 4, 2004, at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 5, 1924, in Lincoln, KS, the daughter of Otto and Lydia C. Rediker Meier. She grew up in the Lincoln, KS area and moved to Delia in 1953. In 1960, she and her family moved to Rossville, where she has resided since. Norma worked as a retail store clerk in a liquor store in Rossville for 10 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Jimmie Lillard Post #31, the Rossville Rollers, the Senior Citizens group, and the First United Method¬ist Church, all in Rossville. On November 30, 1948, Norma married Elmer R. Heslet in Lincoln, KS. He died January 1, 1976. She was also preceded in death by a great-great-grandson, Bradford Lee Bettcher, Jr., and a brother, Raymond Meier. Surviving her are five sons, Bert Heslet, Topeka, Rovell “Dutch” Heslet and William Heslet, both of Rossville; Howard Heslet and Darrel Heslet, both of Marion; a daughter, Rosa Lytle, Fairbanks, AK; sister, Delma Reynolds, Salina; 11 grandchildren and two great-grand¬children. Her service was Monday at 10 a.m. at the Rossville United Method¬ist Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday afternoon at the Penwell Gabel Parker-Price Chapel in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Methodist Church, 411 Pearl, or the Senior Cit¬izens Center, 429 Pearl, both in Rossville 66533. In Memory of Norma Heslet March 5, 1924 - March 4,2004 They say times heals pain But after three years I still feel the same. The tears are never ending; the sadness just never goes. I hide it so well, so that it never really shows There is a place in my heart for you alone. A piece of my life only you can own. For deep in my heart a memory is kept Of the one I love and will never forget. Memories are something no one can steal Death is a wound no one can heal. Life goes on, I know it’s true But not the same since I’ve lost you! Love Always & Forever, Your daughter, Rosa | |
| 6268 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Rosa Mrs. Rosa Heslet Mrs. Rosa Heslet, 66, of Rossville, died Sunday in the Security Benefit Hospital. She was born January 22, 1876, in Mohickan, Ohio, and had been a resident of Rossville for the past forty-five years. She was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church, Royal Neighbors and Security Benefit Association. Surviving are her husband, Bert Heslet and one son, Robell Heslet, both of the home, three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Dell, Mansfield, Ohio; Mrs. Mercey Fitzsimmons and Miss Emma Poland, both of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. | |
| 6269 |  | Obituary- Heslet, Sally Sally Heslet Sally Heslet, 76, Rossville went to be with the Lord on April 1,2017, due to complications from cancer, she was surrounded by her family. Sally was born July 31st, 1940 to Raymond Rice and Mary Kinsey in Kansas City, MO. After moving to Kansas from Des Moines, IA, Sally worked food service and bartending for the Knights of Columbus in St. Marys, KS and the American Legion Post #31 in Rossville, KS. She was then employed by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas before running the Swirly Top restaurant in Rossville from 1993 to 2010. Sally was an avid reader and loved her stable of television shows. She was a loving and caring mother. Sally was best known for her role as a grandmother, commonly called Grammy by the entire family. She was a great listener and an even better talker. Sally will be missed greatly but her legacy will undoubtedly continue on through her impact on the community, friends, and family. Sally was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kingcade of Ukiah, CA. She is survived by her sister, Mary Patricia Sheridan of California, as well as her four children: Jesse; Tina of Drexel, MO; Tammy of Rossville, KS; and Tonya of Silver Lake, KS. Sally has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she was most proud of and loved very much. A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, April 10th at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions in Sally’s name can be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, American Legion Post #31 of Rossville, or the Rossville United Methodist Church. Special thanks to all friends, family, and acquaintances who have made Sally's life so full of joy and love. | |
| 6270 |  | Obituary- Hess, Thad Thad M. Hess June 27, 2016 Rossville—Thad M. Hess, 40, passed away from injuries he received in an auto accident on Monday, June 27, 2016 near Topeka. Thad was born June 1, 1976 in Topeka and grew up in the Rossville community where he graduated from high school. He also graduated from Washburn University in Topeka. Thad was employed as a supervisor for Koch and Company in Topeka. He was a true family man and dearly loved his wife, children, granddaughter and all of his family. He was compassionate about the NFL and was a New England Patriot fan. NFL attire is encouraged for both the funeral and visitation. He was preceded in death by his grandparents William and Margaret Hill. On February 18, 2002 he was united in marriage to Amy Osborne in Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Janice Deiter, Rossville; three daughters, Ashley Sheats, Osage Beach, MO., Briannah and Clarysta Hess both of the home; his granddaughter, Adylynn Hess, of the home; his brother, William Scott “Billy” Hess, Rossville; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Thad will lie in state at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday, July 1, 2016 where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thad M. Hess Memorial Fund and sent in care of the U.S. Bank, P.O. Box 611, Rossville, Kansas 66533. | |
| 6271 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Catherine CATHERINE EVELYN HESSE Catherine Evelyn Hesse, St. Marys, 80, died Friday, March 21, 2008, at the Community Hospital in St. Marys. She was born March 15, 1928, on a farm near Emporia, the daughter of Samuel Giles and Sarah Agnes Dowling Dunn. Evelyn was raised in Emmett, Topeka and St. Marys. She graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in St. Marys. She moved to Kansas City and later to New Jersey where she worked in a bank and then for the V.A. Hospital. Evelyn transferred to the V.A. Hospital in Leavenworth and later to the Topeka V.A. Hospital where she was an agent cashier until she retired. She had lived in St. Marys since 1981. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and led the rosary on Saturday evenings. While in New Jersey she had been the president of a V.F.W. Auxiliary. Evelyn was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 Auxiliary in Rossville where she had served as chaplain. She was a member of the St. Marys Housing Authority Board. She was married to Edgar Gilbert Simpkins; they later divorced. She married Conrad E. “Connie” Hesse on Nov. 8, 1981, in Topeka. He survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Thomas Simpkins, Topeka; a daughter, Eileen Wagner, Springfield, Mo.; two sisters, Sister Agnes Eileen, Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, Leavenworth and Pat Muller, St. Marys; grandchildren, Tara Wagner, Derrick, Jeremy and Catherine Simpkins. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, March 24, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity Retirement Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 6272 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Conrad 1 Conrad E. “Connie” Hesse St. Marys-Conrad E. “Connie” Hesse, 85, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born February 10, 1929 at St. Marys the son of Conrad Francis and Edith Grace Brunin Hesse. Conrad graduated from St. Marys High School and served in the Army. Mr. Hesse had worked as an automaker in Kansas City; he also had worked for the alfalfa plant and had worked for the city of St. Marys for many years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Connie was also a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On November 8, 1981 he was united in marriage to Catherine Evelyn Dunn Simpkins in Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2008. Conrad was also preceded in death by his parents and twin brothers Bernard and Francis Hesse. Survivors include a step-son, Thomas Simpkins, Ft. Worth, TX; a step-daughter, Eileen Wagner, Springfield, MO; two sisters, Inez Norwood, Grand Junction, CO; and Stella Tyler, St. Marys; four step-grandchildren, Tara Wagner, Derick, Jeremy and Catherine Simpkins along with nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Mr. Hesse will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 22, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home where there will be a Prayer Service/Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Interment with Military Honors will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or to the St. Marys Manor Bus Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St. St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6273 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Conrad 2 Conrad E. “Connie” Hesse Conrad E. “Connie” Hesse, St. Marys 85, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born February 10, 1929 at St. Marys the son of Conrad Francis and Edith Grace Brunin Hesse. Conrad graduated from St. Marys High School and served in the Army. Mr. Hesse had worked as an automaker in Kansas City; he also had worked for the alfalfa plant and had worked for the city of St. Marys for many years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He was also a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On November 8, 1981 he was united in marriage to Catherine Evelyn Dunn Simpkins in Topeka. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2008. Conrad was also preceded in death by his parents and twin brothers Bernard and Francis Hesse. Survivors include a step-son, Thomas Simpkins, Ft. Worth, TX; a step-daughter, Eileen Wagner, Springfield, MO; two sisters, Inez Norwood, Grand Junction, CO; and Stella Tyler, St. Marys; four step-grandchildren, Tara Wagner, Derick, Jeremy and Catherine Simpkins along with nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment with Military Honors was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or to the St. Marys Manor Bus Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St. St. Marys, Kansas 66536 | |
| 6274 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Elizabeth 1 Elizabeth G. “Liz” Hesse Elizabeth G. “Liz” Hesse, 65, died Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at the Midland Hospice House, Topeka. She was born October 6, 1935, in Downs, the daughter of William H. and Hazel E. Getty. She was a 1953 graduate of Downs High School and attended the University of Kansas and Washburn University. She worked for several years at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas. She was a real estate broker with Hesse Real Estate, Rossville. She later moved to Topeka where she became the manager of the Peppertree Homeowners Association and “Mayor” of the Peppertree community. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Kansas Women’s Golf Association and participated in numerous golf tournaments around the state. She was a member of Countryside Methodist Church, HC Chapter of PEO, and the Order of the Eastern Star. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Topeka Chapter of the American Cancer Society and was a volunteer for the Every Woman’s Resource Center. She married Burns Hesse on August 9, 1958, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, William Scott Hesse, Topeka, and Gregory G. Hesse, Dallas, TX; two brothers, Steven Getty, Ottawa, and William Getty, Smith Center; three sisters, Patricia Steen, Ulysses, Elaine Casper, Pittsburg, and Helen Philipson, Sacramento, CA; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Hesse was cremated. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 29 at the Countryside United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 1315 S W Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604, or Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6275 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Elizabeth 2 Elizbeth [sic] Hesse Elizabeth G. “Liz" Hesse, 65, Topeka, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at a Topeka hospice. Mrs. Hesse worked for several years at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. She was a real estate broker with Hesse Real Estate, Rossville, and later was manager of the Peppertree Homeowners Association. She was born Oct. 6, 1935, at Downs, to William H. and Hazel E. Getty. She graduated from Downs High School in 1953 and attended The University of Kansas and Washburn University. Mrs. Hesse was a member of the Kansas Women’s Golf Association. She was a member of the Countryside United Methodist Church, HC Chapter of PEO and the Order of the Eastern Star. She served on the board of directors for the Topeka Chapter of the American Cancer Society and was a volunteer for the Every Women’s Resource Center. She married Bums Hesse on Aug. 9, 1958, at Topeka. He survives. Survivors include two sons, William Scott Hesse, Topeka, and Gregory G. Hesse, Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Steven Getty, Ottawa, and William Getty, Smith Center; three sisters, Patricia Steen, Ulysses, Elaine Casper, Pittsburg, and Helen Philipson, Sacramento, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Countryside United Methodist Church. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Topeka Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, 66604; or Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 6276 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Frederick FREDERICK HESSE Frederick Hesse died at his home in St. Marys Saturday morning, June 19th, after a long illness. He was born in St. Marys, August 24, 1876, the son of Wm. and Rebecca Hesse. Most of his life was spent on a farm near St. Marys with the exception of seventeen years when he was with the Byrnes Elevator Co. He was married to Miss Mary Gutshall. To this union two children were born, Mrs. Helen Burke of Salina and Mr. Wm. Hesse of Rossville. Mrs. Hesse passed away in February, 1943. On March 4, 1944, he was married to Mrs. Nellie Chapman. He was a member of the St. Marys Congregational Church, Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, A. F. and A. M., and Artha Chapter No. 238, 0. E. S. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Nellie Hesse, his daughter, Mrs. Helen Burke and his son, Mr. Wm. Hesse; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Lena Hesse of Ocean Park, California, Miss Clara Hesse of St. Marys and Mrs. Jessie Woodburn of Topeka. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at the Congregational church at St. Marys with burial in the Rossville cemetery. Pallbearers were Emmett Stambaugh, Guy Salisbury, Will Yocum, John Tufts, Arthur Holvorson and Harold Wells. | |
| 6277 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Frederick Burns 1 Frederick Burns Hesse Frederick Burns Hesse died on December 31, 2010, at the Midland Hospice House after an extended illness and stay at the Rossville Nursing Home. He was born on December 1, 1934, the son of William L. and Ruth Stanley Hesse in Rossville, KS. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1952 and attended Washburn University, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Burns Hesse was a member of the U.S. Army, where he served in Alaska during the Cold War. Burns Hesse married Elizabeth Getty on August 9, 1958. Together they had two sons, Wm. Scott Hesse, Topeka, and Gregory G. Hesse, Dallas, Texas. Liz Hesse predeceased Burns on September 25, 2001. He married Barbara A. Hess on July 27, 2002. She sued him for divorce on November 4, 2010. Mr. Hesse was an entrepreneur. As a real estate broker, he sold residential and agricultural real estate, first with his own company, Hesse Real Estate in Rossville. In 1988, Burns and Liz Hesse moved from Rossville to Topeka, where Burns sold properly for a number of real estate companies, most recently Hawks Real Estate Professionals. The Topeka Area Association of Realtors bestowed upon Burns Hesse its prestigious Andy Anderson Award for sales in 2001. In 2002, RE/MAX, Associates of Topeka conferred upon him its "Agent of the Year" award. He was a mentor and partner to his daughter-in-law Anne Hesse in their real estate business. In addition to his real estate career, Burns, along with his "Brother Bill," owned and operated Hesse Lumber Co. in Rossville. They were also partners in a family farming operation. Mr. Hesse was the Chairman of the Board of Kross Development, Inc., which built, owned and operated Rossville Valley Manor and the Kross subdivision. Burns Hesse successfully wildcatted for oil. Burns was involved with numerous fraternal, civic, charitable and church organizations in both Rossville and Topeka, many times serving in a leadership role. Mr. Hesse was a member of the Arab Shrine Temple, the Scottish Rite; the Masonic Lodge; Arab Shrine Greeters; the Rossville American Legion, Topeka Area Association of Realtors and many other organizations. Burns Hesse is survived by Wm. Scott Hesse (Anne), their three children, Lucy, Sam, and Peter; as well as Gregory G. Hesse (Patricia), their three sons, Getty, Fritz and Hans; and his brother, William S. Hesse (Delores), of Rossville, KS. Family visitation will be held in the sanctuary of the Rossville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. A memorial celebration of Burns Hesses life and times will be held on January 5, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rossville Community Foundation, the Rossville High School Scholarship Fund or the Rossville United Methodist Church. | |
| 6278 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Frederick Burns 2 In Memory of Frederick Burns Hesse December 1, 1934 December 31, 2010 | |
| 6279 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Frederick Burns 3 Honorary Bearers Howard Parr, Joe Conley, Bill Haag, Doug French, Marshall Barber, Jim Kinderknect Officiating Pastor Mark Norman Clergy Father Don F. Davidson Rev. Thomas Casper Music Jane Deterding "Lord's Prayer" Solo- "How Great Thou Art"- Mark Norman Congregational "Joyful Joyful We Adore" UMH #89 Inurnment Rossville Cemetery Rossville, Kansas | |
| 6280 |  | Obituary- Hesse, Ruth Mrs. Ruth S. Hesse ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Ruth S. Hesse, 81, Rossville, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1989, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Hesse had been a clerk at Hess Jewelers in Topeka several years. She was born Feb. 15, 1908, in Rossville, the daughter of Augustus and Anne Young Stanley. She was graduated from Rossville High School. She attended Washburn College in Topeka where she was affiliated with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Mrs. Hesse was a member of the United Methodist Church and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of Order of Eastern Star, both in Rossville. She was married to William L. Hesse Dec. 15, 1928. He died Dec. 28, 1965. Survivors include two sons, William S. Hesse and F. Burns Hesse, both of Rossville; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Hesse will lie in state after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Valley Manor in Rossville. Ruth S. Hesse Mrs. Ruth S. Hesse, 81, Rossville, died Tuesday, December 12, 1989, at Rossville Valley Manor. Mrs. Hesse had been a clerk at Hess Jewelers in Topeka several years. She was born February 15, 1908, in Rossville, the daughter of Augustus and Anne Young Stanley. She was graduated from Rossville High School, and at¬tended Washburn College in Topeka where she was affiliated with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Mrs. Hesse was a member of the United Methodist Church and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of Order of Eastern Star, both in Rossville. She was married to William L. Hesse December 15, 1928. He died December 28, 1965. Survivors include two sons, William S. Hesse and F. Burns Hesse, both of Rossville; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were at 4 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Valley Manor in Rossville. | |
| 6281 |  | Obituary- Hesse, William William L. Hesse Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary for William L. Hesse, 61, Rossville, who died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital. He was born Dec. 5, 1903 at St. Marys and lived there before moving to Rossville in 1926. He was a farmer and operated the Hesse Lumber Company at Rossville the past 38 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church and Hesperian Lodge No. 111, both at Rossville, and Scottish Rite bodies in Topeka. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth S. Hesse, of the home; two sons, William S. Hesse and F. Burns Hesse, both of Rossville; and four grandchildren. Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6282 |  | Obituary- Hesse, William Stanley William Hesse March 2, 1929 — July 16, 2021 William S. Hesse, 92, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at his Topeka home. He was born March 2, 1929, in Rossville the son of William L. and Ruth Hesse. Bill was a lifelong Rossville resident and graduated from Rossville High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bill was a farmer and had owned and operated the lumber yard in Rossville. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. On March 31, 1951, he was united in marriage to Delores M. Young in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Ronald (Sharlene) Hesse, and his daughter, Rhonda (Rusty) Taylor, all of Topeka; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private family services and burial with military honors will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536 | |
| 6283 |  | Obituary- Heston, Ruby 1 Mrs. Ruby I. Heston Mrs. Ruby I. Heston, 73, Topeka, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Heston had worked at the Shawnee County Home and at Eventide Convalescent Center. She was born April 19, 1914, at McPherson, the daughter of Everett and Lena Moreland-Reed Manis. Mrs. Heston was a member of Shawnee Southern Baptist Church. She married Glen Elon Heston April 19, 1933, at Rossville. He died April 28, 1987. Survivors include four daughters, Gertie Heston, Lawrence, Rose Coram, Kansas City, Kan., Darlene Penrod and Doris Heaton, both of Topeka; three sons, Glen K. Heston, Jenkins, Mo., and Everett M. Heston and Otis Gene Heston, both of Topeka; a sister, Stella Simecka, St. Marys; six brothers, Leo Manis, Harold Manis, Melvin Manis and Wayne Manis, all of Topeka, Marvin Manis, Meriden, and Joe Manis, Los Angeles, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Mrs. Heston will lie in state after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions may be made to the Ruby I. Heston Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of Mrs. Darlene Penrod, 820 Carnahan, 66607. | |
| 6284 |  | Obituary- Heston, Ruby 2 RUBY I. HESTON Mrs. Ruby Inez Heston, 73, Topeka, died Sunday, September 13, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Heston was born April 19, 1914, at McPherson, the daughter of Everett and Lena Moreland-Reed Manis. Mrs. Heston had worked at the County Home and Eventide Nursing Home. She was a member of Shawnee Southern Baptist Church. She was married to Glen Elon Heston April 19, 1933, at Rossville. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1987. Survivors include four daughters: Gertie Heston, Lawrence, Rose Corum, Kansas City, Ks., Darlene Penrod, Topeka, and Doris Heaton, Topeka; three sons: Glen K. Heston, Jenkins, Mo., Everett M. Heston, Topeka, and Otis Gene Heston, Topeka; one sister: Stella Simecka, St. Marys; five brothers: Leo Manis, Harold Manis, Melvin Manis, Wayne Manis, Topeka, and Marvin Manis, Meriden; a foster brother: Joe Manis, Los Angeles, Calif.; 20 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Interment was in Rochester Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ruby I. Heston Memorial Fund, yet to be designated, and sent in care of Mrs. Darlene Penrod, 820 Carnahan, Topeka, 66607. | |
| 6285 |  | Obituary- Hickey, Maud Mrs. Maud A. Hickey ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Maud A. Hickey, 90, Rossville, died Saturday at a St. Marys nursing home where she had been a resident several years. She was born Jan. 6, 1885, in Cloud County. She had been a resident of the Dover and Rossville communities for 49 years. She was a member of the Dover Federated Church. She was married March 22, 1902, to John Hickey in Scott City. He preceded her in death Aug. 5, 1968. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fern Sage, Rossville and Mrs. Norma Moore, Boise, Idaho; two sons, Don Hickey, Lewisburg, Ky., and John R. Hickey, 4341 Wanamaker Road, Topeka; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Dover Federated Church with burial in Dover Cemetery. Austin Funeral Home, Eskridge, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6286 |  | Obituary- Hickman, Sandusky SANDUSKY HICKMAN Funeral services for Sandusky Hickman, 82, resident of Willard community for fifty years, who died last Thursday, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Stone church at Maple Hill. Burial was in the Maple Hill cemetery. He was born in Ohio in 1856, came to Kansas in 1888 and had lived in Willard community since that time. He was a former active member of the Odd Fellow lodge. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Allen, Willard; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. | |
| 6287 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Aaron Findagrave.com information | |
| 6288 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Ben Ben Higginbotham Dead. Word was received here last week that B.W. Higginbotham, a former resident of this city, had died at his home in Guthrie, Okla., May 14, from paralysis. He was a brother of C.W. Higginbotham of this city. The funeral was held at the home and was in charge of the Masonic fraternity. Interment took place in Guthrie cemetery. B.W. was born in Virginia, near Lynchburg. He came to Rossville in 1861 and spent the greater part of his life since that date in this town. About six years ago he moved with his wife to Guthrie, where about a year ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He gradually recovered and enjoyed comparatively good health when he was again stricken last week. He was 77 years old. His many friends here join in extending condolence to the bereaved wife. [From The Rossville Reporter, 22 May 1908] | |
| 6289 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Benny Findagrave.com information. | |
| 6290 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Cyrus 2 His was a life of usefulness, a man whose word could be depended upon, public spirited and always ready and eager to help the needy. He always had a kind and cheery greeting for all whom he met and helped many young men in his employ to enter business for themselves. Mr. Higginbotham was practically a selfmade man. His parents were a well-known old Virginia family who lost the greater part of their property at the close of the Civil war. After retiring from the mercantile business, Mr. Higginbotham continued to maintain his Insurance and Notary office up to the time of his death. He was down to his office as usual the day before he was stricken by the paralytic stroke that ended his earthly life a day later. His agency of the Aetna Building and Loan Association was one of the oldest. The funeral service held at the home Tuesday, July 11, at 2 p.m., was attended by hundreds of old-time friends and neighbors, who sorrowfully followed his remains to their resting place in Rossville cemetery. Rev. H.L. Nelson, of Topeka, conducted the service at the house. The Masonic ritual service was exemplified at the grave. C.W. Higginbotham Victim of Paralysis Cyrus W. Higginbotham, aged 86, died at 5 o’clock Sunday evening following a stroke of paralysis he suffered Saturday forenoon. Mr. Higginbotham was one of the earliest settlers of Shawnee county and Rossville township and one of the founders of the city of Rossville. At his suggestion the town was named Rossville after Senator Ross. For fifty-six years Mr. Higginbotham had resided on his original homestead, the house until recently being just outside the city limits. He was a member of the A.O.U.W., and a charter member of Hesperian Lodge, A.F. and A.M. which was charted in October 1871. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson, of Topeka. Interment was made in Rossville cemetery. A complete obituary with a story of his life will be published next week, accompanying his picture, at the request of the family. | |
| 6291 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Cyrus 3 Cyrus W. Higginbotham, for sixty-seven years a resident of Rossville township - fifty-six years spent on his homestead adjoining Rossville. Died July 9, 1922, aged 85 years, 9 months, 28 days. | |
| 6292 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Cyrus H. Cyrus Higginbotham at Rest Cyrus Higginbotham, who died early Sunday morning in a Tope-ka hospital, following an opera¬tion performed a week previous, was laid to rest Tuesday after¬noon in the Rossville cemetery. The funeral services were held at the home conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson, of Topeka. The service was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends of the family who had known Cyrus from childhood and the genuine sympathy shown has been very comforting to the bereaved father sister and brother. Cyrus was an exemplary [sic] boy and his quiet and equitable dis¬position won him friends where ever he went. From his childhood he had been a home loving boy and it was not until August of last year he severed home ties and struck out for himself to enter business in a strange com¬munity. He was born in Rossville, Feb. 8, 1887 and had just passed his 32nd year February of this year. He graduated from Rossville schools in 1904 and was president of his class. Later he attended Washburn academy and graduated with highest honors of his class. Here he was active in athletics and captained his college baseball team. After finishing at Washburn he completed the full course in Strickler’s business col¬lege. Returning home he engaged in farming and stock raising until August 1918 when he sold his interests and went to Denton, Montana, and engaged in the real estate, loan and insurance busi¬ness. Cyrus was full of patriotism and during the war made three unsuccessful attempts to enlist, being rejected because of vericose veins. He wanted always to do his share of any task to be per¬formed and his cheerful disposi¬tion was only one of his many lovable traits. Early in life he united with the Presbyterian church and endeavored always to live a Christian life. Beside his father, sister and brother his departure is sincerely mourned by his lifetime com¬panions and a large circle of friends in this community. | |
| 6293 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Cyrus W. 1 Cyrus W. Higginbotham, the Last of the Pioneers, Who Came to Rossville in the Pre-War Days Cyrus W. Higginbotham was born in Amherst County, Virginia, September 11, 1836, and died July 9, 1922, at his home in Rossville, Kansas, where he had lived for 67 years, aged 85 years, 9 months and 28 days. He was the son of Elizabeth and Aaron Higginbotham, the youngest child of a large family, all of whom have passed on. At the age of 19 he came west to seek a home and in 1855 landed in Shawnee county—-although at that time the county had not been organized as a county and was a portion of the Third dis¬trict of the Territory of Kansas. Seven years later, on Septem¬ber 15, 1862, at the age of 26, he was married to Henrietta Button, the only child of Rev. and Mrs. A.R. Button, of Topeka. Three children were born to this union, all of whom have passed on. Mrs. Henrietta Higginbotham died in 1866. Five years later, on Octo¬ber 31, 1871, he was married to Mary Howard, youngest child of Jared and Mary Howard of Shaftsbury, Vermont. Six children were born to this union, two of whom, Edith I. and George A. Higginbotham, survive. Mrs. Mary Higginbotham passed on March 8, 1919, after a wedded life of nearly fifty years spent in the home in Rossville she came to as a bride. Cyrus Howard Hig¬ginbotham, the youngest child of this union, who grew to manhood here, died May 4, 1919. Mr. Higginbotham was one of the contractors who helped build the Union Pacific railroad be¬tween Kansas City and Denver. For several years he was in charge of an Indian trading post and in those years he learned to talk fluently the Pottawatomie tongue which in later years drew much of the Indian trade to his mercantile establishment. In 1871 the present site of the town of Rossville was laid out for a town and named Edna, but at the suggestion of Mr. Higginbotham, Col. Geo. W. Veale and A.C. Sherman, who purchased the townsite of Anthony Navarre, changed the name to Rossville, in honor of an Indian agent W.G. Ross, a brother of Senator Ross. The town was incorporated ten years later, in 1881. He helped organize the first church in Rossville, the Baptist, in 1871, and was a faithful mem¬ber, supporting it generously until it disbanded and then contin¬ued his support to other church organizations of the town. He was a charter member of the first Masonic lodge in Shawnee county, the old Indianola lodge, and the first Worshipful Master of Hesperian Lodge, of Rossville, chartered in 1872, He was also a member of A.O.U.W. and I.O.O.F. orders. For nearly twenty-five years be served on the school board and as president of the board for fifteen years. In township affairs he served as treasurer for a number of years and in other capacities, on many occasions without oppo¬sition. Mr. Higginbotham was in the mercantile business nearly forty years, first at Indianola and later in Rossville. He was a pioneer in the pureblood, livestock busi¬ness of the state, and was always interested in the improving of livestock. | |
| 6294 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, David W. 1 Again the dread Death Angel has folded his somber pinions within the home of our cherished and respected fellow citizens, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus W. Higginbotham, taking their darling little baby boy, and adding another little grave to the sad little row of baby tombstones, in the family plot, in our village cemetery. The little one died Tuesday last; was four months old; had filled their home with joy and gladness, was doubly precious from the loss of five little ones during past years, and now this little form is taken from them, and they are indeed bereaved. The funeral took place Wednesday, conducted by Rev. McCabe of Topeka, whose sermon was most touching and impressive. | |
| 6295 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, David W. 2 Findagrave.com information. | |
| 6296 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Edith 1 Miss E. Higginbotham passed away Monday Services for Miss Edith I. Higginbotham, 78, of Rossville were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Rossville Methodist church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. Don Jones and was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends. Soloist was Mrs. Don Berkey accompanied at the piano by Mrs. William Hill. Pallbearers were William Hesse, Leroy Parr, Joe Parr, Roy Wilt, Herb Trimble and John Fauerbach. Hurley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Miss Edith, as she was fondly spoken of by those who knew her, was born in Rossville July 5, 1878 and spent her life here. Her death was the result of a heart attack which she suffered a few weeks ago. She passed away at her home Monday evening. Miss Higginbotham was a piano teacher and had been giving lessons until the time of her illness. She had been very active in church work in this community during her long residence here and was a faithful member of the Amaryllis chapter of the OES, serving as secretary of the organization for a number of years. As evidence of her loyalty to the Easter Star Lodge, Miss Higginbotham held a record of 17 years of perfect attendance. Miss Edith was the last of the Higginbotham line which settled in Rossville in the early days. Her father, Cyrus W. Higginbotham, was one of the founders of Rossville and had one of the first mercantile businesses here. It was at the suggestion of Mrs. Higginbotham, who with Col. George W. Veale and A.C. Sherman, laid out the present town site, that the town be named "Rossville" in honor of the Indian agent. W.W. Ross. Miss Edith Higginbotham Services for Miss Edith I. Higginbotham, 78, of Rossville will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in the Methodist church in Rossville with burial in Rossville cemetery. She died Monday in her home. Miss Higginbotham was born in Rossville and spent her life there. She was the last of the Higginbotham line which settled in Rossville in the early days. She was a piano teacher and was a member of the Methodist church and of the Amaryllis chapter of the OES. | |
| 6297 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Edith 2 (First published in The Rossville Reporter November 7, 1957) IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDITH HIGGIN¬BOTHAM, DECEASED. No. 22376 NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Kansas to all persons concerned: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said court by Joe M. Gresser, adminis¬trator with will annexed of the es¬tate of Edith Higginbotham, de¬ceased, praying for a final settle¬ment of said estate, approval of his acts, proceedings and accounts as special administrator and as ad-ministrator with will annexed, al¬lowance of fee for himself [sic] and all¬owance for attorney fees and ex¬penses; and also praying that the court determine the heirs, devisees and legatees entitled to the estate and the proportion or part there¬of to which each is entitled and dis¬tribute and assign the same to them in accordance with the nun¬cupative will of Edith Higginboth¬am, deceased, and according to the laws of intestate succession; and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 2nd day of December, 1957, at ten o’clock, a.m., on said day, in said court, in the City of Topeka, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. JOE M. GRESSER, Administrator with will annexed of the estate of Edith Higginbotham, deceased J. A. BABICKI, Attorney for the petitioner | |
| 6298 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Elizabeth Findagrave.com information. | |
| 6299 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, Freeman Findagrave.com information. | |
| 6300 |  | Obituary- Higginbotham, George George Higginbotham George A. Higginbotham, son of the late Cyrus W. and Mary Higginbotham, died early Saturday morning April 19, 1947, from a heart attack. His sudden passing was a shock to Rossville people as he had worked at Topeka as usual Friday, came home and worked for a time in his garden. He became ill during the night, passing away about 2 a.m. George was born in Rossville, Ks., February 21, 1884, and lived in Rossville his entire life. He attended the Rossville schools, later attending Washburn college and Strickler's Business school. He learned the mercantile business in his father's store, who was engaged in the mercantile business here over 50 years. George was active in raising pure bred dairy live stock for a number of years. He was superintendent for three years of the Dairy department at the State Hospital and afterwards employed at the Clothing stores in Topeka. He was employed at the J.C. Penny Co. in Topeka at the time of his death. His friends will remember his cheerful smile, and his willingness and desire and kindness in helping others. He leaves to mourn his departure one sister, Edith Higginbotham of the home, several cousins and a host of friends, who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Rossville, Monday, April 21, conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson of Topeka. Music was furnished by Irene Campbell, Ruth Hesse, Lorene Harth, Glen Garrett and Virginia Parr at the church. A chorus was chosen from the three churches to sing at the cemetery. The musical selections were all George's favorites. Pall bearers were William Kerr, Perry Stumbaugh, Sidney Stumbaugh, Irwin Snattinger, Joe Barney and Frank Zickefoose. Burial was in the family lot in Rossville cemetery. |
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