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| 6351 |  | Obituary- Hoferer, Sandra 2 Mrs. Sandra A. Hoferer ST. MARYS - Mrs. Sandra A. Hoferer, 39, St. Marys, died Saturday, March 7, at her home. She was diabetic. Mrs. Hoferer was a registered nurse. She had previously worked at the Kansas City Blood Bank and St. Francis Hospital in Topeka and most recently worked at St. Marys Manor and for Unified School District No. 321 at St. Marys. She was born Aug. 23, 1947, at Topeka, the daughter of Ed and Mary Hobart Macha. She was graduated from Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Hoferer was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She was married to Herbert N. Green in 1969 at Kansas City, Kan. He died in 1970. She was married to Robert Hoferer Jr., May 6, 1972. They were divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Green and Rebecca Hoferer, both of the home; her parents, Ed and Mary Macha, Delia; and five brothers, Wayne Macha, Ramona, Calif., Don Macha, Rossville, Ken Macha, Topeka, Bill Macha, Santee, Calif., and Chuck Macha, Carlsbad, Calif. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. Hoferer will lie in state after 10 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. | |
| 6352 |  | Obituary- Hoffman, LaVerne LaVerne Hoffman LaVerne Hoffman, 85, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 28,2016. She was born February 13,1931, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Viola (Thompson) Adkins. She graduated from Rossville High School. LaVerne was a member of Willard Baptist Church. On July 3,1948, she married Marvin L. Hoffman in Topeka. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kay Oiler, brother, Otis Reed, and twin sister, Lorraine. Survivors include her children: Pam (Harold) Richey; Marvin (Sherri) Hoffman, Jr. and Bill (Coy) Hoffman, all of Topeka; brother: Louis Adkins, Berryville, AR; grandchildren & great-grandchildren: Kim (Mark) Miller and their children, Colton & Ashlyn; Rich (Julie) Deiter; Megan Richey; Traci Hoffman; Jasen (Stephanie) Hoffman and their children, Aiden & Callan; Jared Wright; Lacey (Dustin) Brunin and their children, Quinton & Kensley and Brady (Loren) Hoffman and their son, Hewitt. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 7, 2016, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel. Interment will follow at Dover Cemetery. LaVerne will lie in state after 9:00 a.m. Thursday, at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Baptist Church, 107 N. Carlson Rd., Willard, KS 66615 or Midland Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 6353 |  | Obituary- Hoffman, Marvin Marvin L. Hoffman Marvin L. Hoffman, 81, Topeka, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at Midland Hospice House. He was born Jan. 6, 1924, in Halstead, the son of William “Babe” and Ida Belle Dawson Hoffman. Marvin was a member of Willard Baptist Church, Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of the VFW. He served in the Army. Marvin played for many years in his band, Marvin Hoffman and the Sage Brush Boys. He married LaVerne Adkins on July 3, 1948, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Kay Oiler and Pam Richey and her husband, Harold; two sons, Marvin Hoffman Jr. and his wife, Sherri, and Bill Hoffman and his wife, Coy, all of Topeka; grandchildren, Rich Deiter, Megan Richey, Kim Miller, Traci and Jasen Hoffman, Jarod Wright, and Lacey and Brady Hoffman; and two great-grandchildren, Colton and Ashlyn Hoffman Jr. Marvin was preceded in death by a brother, William Hoffman Jr. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery in Dover. Mr. Hoffman will lie in state after 2 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the funeral chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contributions to the Marvin L. Hoffman Memorial Fund may be sent in care of Stock Growers State Bank, P.O. Box 8, Maple Hill, Kan. 66507. To leave a special message online, visit www.penwellgabel.com. | |
| 6354 |  | Obituary- Hoffman, Marvin, Jr. Marvin “Marv” Hoffman “Marv” Leon Hoffman, Jr., 67, of Topeka, passed away on January 31, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born April 5, 1955 to Marvin and LaVerne (Adkins) Hoffman in Topeka, Kansas. Marv graduated from Rossville High School in 1973. After graduation, Marv worked on his families farm for several years before starting his career in construction. He worked for Schmidtlein Excavating Inc. for over 20 years before retiring. Marv married Stephanie McGinnis in May of 1974. Together they had 2 children, Traci and Jasen. They later divorced. On June 22, 2002, he married Sherri Hoffman (Jordan– Wright) in Willard, Kansas. Together, they blended their family to include Jared Wright. Marv loved visiting with family and friends. He enjoyed being outside, fishing, and gardening. He was extremely prideful of his family, and loved his children dearly. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Sherri; children, Traci Hoffman, Jasen (Kayla) Hoffman, Jared Wright; siblings, Pam Richey and Bill (Coy) Hoffman; grandchildren, Aiden Hoffman, Callan Hoffman, Brier Hoffman, Audrie Anderson, and Jackson Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kay Oller. Visitation will be held Monday, February 6, 2023, 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm at Parker - Price Funeral Home. Graveside Service will follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission, Helping Hands Humane Society, or the CAT Association in Topeka. To leave online condolences and fond memories, please visit www.pakerpricefh.com | |
| 6355 |  | Obituary- Hogan, Elizabeth Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Hogan Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Hogan, 78, Topeka, passed away Friday, March 4 ,2011 surrounded by her family. Betty was born in St. Marys KS November 26, 1932 the daughter of Wayne William and Agnes Marie (DeDonder) Huntsman. She graduated from St. Marys High in 1950. Betty married Merlin “Mike" Hogan on November 28, 1951 in St. Marys, he preceded her in death in 2006. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include three sons, Michael Hogan (Marlene), Topeka, Rodney Hogan (Carla), Topeka, Scott Hogan (Margie), Auburn; three daughters, Vickie Brobst (Paul), Auburn, Lori Kokenge (Randy), Topeka and Nancy Musick (Mike), Overbrook. Other survivors include 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; three sisters, Peggy Seele, Texas, Judy Carlson, St. Marys, Deannie Kovar, St. Marys; and a brother, John Huntsman, Texas. Cremation has taken place. Visitation with family will be Monday March 7, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th St. Topeka KS 66614, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 5:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the church. Inurnment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ the King Church and Midland Hospice Care sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka KS 66614. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 6356 |  | Obituary- Hogan, Mary MARY HOGAN Mr. J. J. Cullen has received word of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Hogan which occurred last Friday, September 10, at Corozal Canal Z-one, Panama. Her body will be shipped from Panama to Chapman, Kansas, for burial beside her mother. Beside her husband, Sergeant G. J. Hogan, she is survived by her father Mr. Cullen and her sister, Anne Cullen of Rossville, and an aunt, Mrs. Harry Gutshall of this community. MRS. G. J. HOGAN Funeral services for Mary Louise Cullen, wife of Sgt. G. J. Hogan formerly of Fort Riley, Kans., were held Sunday morning November 20, at 12 o’clock noon at Chapman, Kans. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, Sgt. G. J. Hogan, infant daughter Mary Louise, her father James Cullen, of Rossville, one sister, Anne Cullen and a brother John Cullen of Rossville, a host of relatives and friends. Among the out of town friends who attended the funeral were, Mrs. J. O. Strall and daughter Anna Pearl, of Fort Sill, Okla., Sgt Leonard E. Oliver ,of Fort Sill, Okla., and Mrs. Frank Cantor, Lawlon, Okla. CARD OF THANKS—We wish to thank our friends for their kindness shown to our family, in the loss of our daughter and sister. The Cullen family. | |
| 6357 |  | Obituary- Hogan, Maude MRS. RAY HOGAN Mrs. Ray Hogan, 54, passed away at her home in Rossville, Monday night following a lingering illness of several years. Mrs. Hogan was born and reared at Beloit, Kans., She is survived by her husband Ray Hogan and four children; Mrs. Lealah Bender and Homer Hogan of DeSoto, Kans., Louis and Raymond of the home address. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Lealah Bender at DeSoto. Burial at Montecello cemetery. MAUDE IRENE THOMPSON Malde Irene Thompson, was born August 23, 1884, at Beloit, Kans. and passed away Oct. 31st, at her home in Rossville, at the age of 54 years 2 months and 9 days. On April 12, 1905 she was married to Ray Hogan of Beloit, and to this union four children were born. Two daughters and two sons. She was a most devoted wife and mother, always ready to share the troubles of others and to give all for the welfare of her family. She had been in ill health for four years and while knowing her days were numbered, made plans for the welfare and happiness of all, the family even up to a few hours before her departure. She was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed by all her friends and loved ones. While a small child she joined the Methodist church at Beloit, and later transferred her membership to the community church of Olathe, Kans., where she was still a member. Those who mourn her departure are her husband, Ray Hogan, Lois Mae and Raymond of the home. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hogan, Pauline and Kenneth of Olathe; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bender, Frances, Phyllis and Gertrude of DeSoto; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson, and sister, Mrs. Harry Nay; one brother, Guy Thompson all of Beloit, and many other relatives and friends. | |
| 6358 |  | Obituary- Hoglund, Bruce Bruce Alan Hoglund OVERLAND PARK – Bruce Alan Hoglund, 25, Overland Park, died Thursday at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center. He had been injured Thursday in a traffic accident in Prairie Village, a Prairie Village Police Department spokesman said. He was born Sept. 6, 1954, at Topeka, the son of Harold and Rosella Zlatnik Hoglund and lived most of his life in Overland Park. Mr. Hoglund was a sub-contractor for American Home Exterior Inc., Kansas City. He was a member of Village United Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoglund, Overland Park; two brothers, Douglas Hoglund, Kansas City, Kan., and Bradley W. Hoglund, Overland Park, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zlatnik, Delia. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at McGilley and Hoge Johnson County Memorial Chapel, Overland Park. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overiand Park. Mr. Hoglund will lie in state from 7 until 9 p.m. Sunday at the memorial chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Village United Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, 66208. | |
| 6359 |  | Obituary- Hoglund, Harold Harold M. Hoglund OLATHE — Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Village Presbyterian Church in Overland Park for Harold M. Hoglund, 63, Overland Park. He died Saturday, Oct. 22, 1988, at an Olathe nursing center. Mr. Hoglund was a mathematics teacher at Indian Hills Junior High School in the Shawnee Mission School District before he retired in 1980. He had previously taught at Lecompton High School in Lecompton. Mr. Hoglund served in the Army Air Force in World War II. He was born Sept. 7, 1925, in Osage City, the son of Clarence C. and Hulda Hedbero Hoglund. He lived in the Overland Park area since 1965. He was graduated from Kansas State University in Manhattan in 1950 and earned his masters degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Mr. Hoglund was a member of Kansas National Education Association, National Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa honorary education fraternity, and Village Presbyterian Church in Overland Park. His wife, the former Rosella J. Zlatnik, survives. Other survivors include two sons, Douglas M. Hoglund, Kansas City, Kan., and Bradley W. Hoglund, Farmingdale, N.Y.; three brothers, Glen Hoglund, Mesa, Ariz., Garland Hoglund, Tempe, Ariz., and Donald Hoglund, Ottawa; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens in Overland Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at McGilley and Hoge Memorial Chapel in Overland Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Shawnee Mission, 66208. | |
| 6360 |  | Obituary- Hohman, Douglas Douglas Hohman January 27, 1967 — May 21, 2020 St. Marys—Douglas J. Hohman, 53, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his rural St. Marys home. He was born on January 27, 1967, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Kenneth D. and Patricia A. Malone Hohman. Doug grew up in Pittsburgh. and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. He moved to the St. Marys community in 1992. Doug was employed for nearly 25 years at The Onyx Collection in Belvue. He was one of their first salesmen. Doug was the sales office manager, and then he managed the production order scheduling. He was beloved by his employers and his coworkers. Doug was also instrumental in the early success of St. Mary's Whistle Stop, which was a family business. Family was everything to him. Doug's 10-year-old godson and nephew recently wrote this in a composition for school: "When Uncle Doug comes over for a holiday, he brings joy with him. He has amazing stories of his past with his family and friends. He loves all his relatives so much." Those who knew Doug well describe him as humble, generous, funny, kind, dependable -- these are traits we all aspire to, but Doug personified them. He lived his Faith every day as a loving husband and father, and will be missed beyond words by his family and friends. Missed, but never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth D. Hohman on April 27, 1983. Douglas J. Hohman and Kim A. Checinski were united in marriage on July 6, 1991, in Pittsburgh. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Patricia A. Hohman; his children, Patrick Hohman, Anthony (Bernadette) Hohman, Monica (Matthew) Massett, John Hohman and Alexander Hohman; his siblings, Paul (Charmayne) Hohman, Dan (Jennifer) Hohman, Judy (Dave) Brown, Maureen (Glenn) Romanoski, Karen (Michael) Bryan, and Laura (Steve) Fullerton; his grandson, Louis. Requiem Mass will be private as will the burial and rosary. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, St. Marys. The rosary will be live-streamed at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday and can be accessed by clicking the video link below. The mass will be live-streamed at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at (https://youtu.be/wuM1nDnwyh0) or by clicking the video link below. | |
| 6361 |  | Obituary- Hoke, Mary Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Buchmeier, Mrs. A.A. Cless, Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Bouse, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Gresser, Mrs. Rose Myers, and Mrs. Irene Cleveland drove to Manhattan, Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hoke, who passed away Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.H. Pumphrey at Bonner Springs. | |
| 6362 |  | Obituary- Holcomb, Beulah 1 Holcomb Mrs. Beulah I. Holcomb, 92, Holton, died Saturday, March 8, at a Holton nursing home. She was born Oct. 14, 1893, at Depworth, Ky., the daughter of Frank and Nora Nash Highfield. She lived in Holton since 1952 and previously lived in the Powhattan community. Mrs. Holcomb was a member of the United Methodist Church at Powhattan and a 50-year member of Zenith Chapter No. 184 of the Order of Eastern Star at Hiawatha. Her husband, Frank C. Holcomb, died in 1938. She also was preceded in death by a son, Otis C. Holcomb, and a daughter, Mrs. Violet Moser. Survivors include a son, Thomas D. Holcomb, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tues¬day, March 11, at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Rev. Duane Kessler officiated. Vocal and organ music were furnished by Mrs. Ray Wright. She sang “How Great Thou Art.” Casketbearers were Gale Pfister and her grandsons. Interment was in the Powhattan Cemetery. Holcomb Mrs. Beulah I. Holcomb, 92, Holton, died Saturday, March 8, at a Holton nursing home. She was born Oct. 14, 1893, at Depworth, Ky., the daughter of Frank and Nora Nash Highfield. She lived in Holton since 1952 and previously lived in the Powhattan community. Mrs. Holcomb was a member of the United Methodist Church at Powhattan and a 50-year member of Zenith Chapter No. 184 of the Order of Eastern Star at Hiawatha. Her husband, Frank C. Holcomb, died in 1938. She also was preceded in death by a son, Otis C. Holcomb, and a daughter, Mrs. Violet Moser. Survivors include a son, Thomas D. Holcomb, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Powhattan Cemetery. Mrs. Holcomb will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home: Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson Country Nursing Home, Holton, 66436. | |
| 6363 |  | Obituary- Holcomb, Beulah 2 Mrs. Beulah I. Holcomb HOLTON- Mrs. Beulah I. Holcomb, 92, Holton, died Saturday, March 8, at a Holton nursing home. She was born Oct. 14, 1893, at Depworth, Ky., the daughter of Frank and Nora Nash Highfield. She lived in Holton since 1952 and previously lived in the Powhattan community. Mrs. Holcomb was a member of the United Methodist Church at Powhattan and a 50-year member of Zenith Chapter No. 184 of the Order of Eastern Star at Hiawatha. Her husband, Frank C. Holcomb, died in 1938. She also was preceded in death by a son, Otis C. Holcomb, and a daughter, Mrs. Violet Moser. Survivors include a son, Thomas D. Holcomb, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Powhattan Cemetery. Mrs. Holcomb will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home: Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson Country Nursing Home, Holton, 66436. | |
| 6364 |  | Obituary- Holcomb, Dennis 1 Dennis Charles Holcomb Dennis Charles Holcomb, 40, Topeka, died Monday, March 25, 1996, at a Topeka hospital from complications of Crohn’s disease. He was born Sept. 6, 1955, at Holton, the son of Otis Carl and Arlene M. Thompson Holcomb. He was graduated from Rossville High School and Washburn University and had lived in Topeka most of his life. Mr. Holcomb was a member of the Ichabod Club of Washburn University. He had worked at Macy’s and Dillard's for many years. Survivors include his mother, Arlene M. Looker, Topeka; two brothers, Don Holcomb, Topeka, and Daniel Holcomb, Littleton, Colo.; and his maternal grandmother, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Thursday at West Side Christian Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Holcomb will lie in state after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The family suggests memorials to the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th, or the West Side Christian Church, 432 S.W. Lindenwood. | |
| 6365 |  | Obituary- Holcomb, Dennis 2 Holcomb Dennis Charles Holcomb, 40, Topeka, died Monday, March 25, 1996 at a Topeka hospital from complications of Crohn’s disease. Dennis was born September o, 1955 at Holton the son of Otis Carl and Arlene M. Thompson Holcomb. He lived in Topeka most of his life. He was graduated from Rossville High School and Washburn University. Dennis was a member of the Ichabod Club of Washburn University. He had worked at Macy’s and Dillard’s for many years. Survivors include his mother, Arlene M. Looker; two brothers, Don Holcomb, Topeka and Daniel Holcomb, Littleton, Colo, and his grandmother, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville. Services will be at 9 a.m., Thursday at West Side Christian Church, Topeka. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Mr. Holcomb will lie in state after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortu-ary. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th, Topeka, 66604 or West Side Christian Church, 432 SW Lindenwood, Topeka, 66606. Dennis C. Holcomb Dennis Charles Holcomb, 40, Topeka, died Monday, March 25, 1996, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, following complications of Crohn’s Disease. He was born September 6, 1955 at Holton, the son of Otis Carl and Arlene M. Thompson Holcomb. He lived in Topeka most of his life. He was graduated from Rossville High School and Washburn University, where he was a member of the Ichabod Club. He had worked at Macy’s and Dillard’s for many years. Surviving him arc his mother, Arlene M. Looker, Topeka; two brothers, Don Holcomb, Topeka, and Daniel Holcomb, Littleton, Colo.; and his maternal grandmother, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville Valley Manor. He will lie in state after 8 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. His service is at 9 a.m. Thursday at West Side Christian Church, Topeka. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th, Topeka 66604 to the West Side Christian Church, 432 S.W. Lindenwood, Topeka 66606. | |
| 6366 |  | Obituary- Holcomb, Lula Lulu Holcomb Lulu “Lou” Holcomb, 101, Topeka, died Monday, May 17, 1999, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born September 17, 1897, in West Liberty, KY, the daughter of Mathew and Elizabeth Caskey Lewis. She lived most of her life in the Silver Lake and Rossville areas. Mrs. Holcomb attended church in Silver Lake. She was a member of the Silver Lake Community Club, Rossville Countryside Club, and the XYZ Club in Silver Lake. She married Clifford Holcomb on April 4, 1918, in Topeka. He died February 9, 1979. Mrs. Holcomb also was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Holcomb, on May 7, 1981. Survivors include two grandsons, Thomas Holcomb, Topeka, and Robert Holcomb, Houston, TX; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her graveside service was Thursday at Prairie Home Cemetery northwest of Topeka. Davidson Funeral Home, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Lula Holcomb Lula “Lou” Holcomb, 101, Topeka, died Monday, May 17, 1999, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Sept., 17, 1897, in West Liberty, Ky., the daughter of Mathew and Elizabeth Caskey Lewis. She lived most of her life in the Silver Lake and Rossville areas. Mrs. Holcomb attended church in Silver Lake. She was a member of the Silver Lake Community Club, Rossville Countryside Club and the XYZ Club in Sliver Lake. She married Clifford Holcomb on April 4, 1910, in Topeka. He died Feb. 9, 1979. Mrs. Holcomb also was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Holcomb, on May 7, 1901. Survivors include two grandsons, Thomas Holcomb, Topeka, and Robert Holcomb, Houston; five great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Prairie Home Cemetery northwest of Topeka. Mrs. Holcomb will lie in state from noon to 9 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. | |
| 6367 |  | Obituary- Holder, Horace Horace H. Holder WAMEGO — Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Stewart Funeral Home here for Horace H. Holder, 74, Wamego, who died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1992, at his home. Mr. Holder had worked for the Topeka Supply Depot, later was marshal at Rossville, was named chief of police in 1962 at Wamego, then worked from 1969 until he retired for the Kansas Department of Transportation. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born May 13, 1918, at Havensville, the son of Hugh and Elsa Lee Holder. Mr. Holder was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville, Harold Johnson Post No. 172 of the American Legion in Wamego, and a past member of Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, in Rossville. He was married to Lauretta M. Warrington on Sept. 5, 1941, in Bastrop, Texas. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Horace H. Holder II, Fulton, N.Y., and Steven A. Holder, Topeka; and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery. Mr. Holder will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where family and friends will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Contributions may be made to the Horace Holder Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time by relatives and left with the funeral home. | |
| 6368 |  | Obituary- Hollenbeck, Leonard LEONARD J. HOLLENBECK PASSED AWAY APRIL 28 Leonard J. Hollenbeck, died April 28, at a hospital in Albany, New York, after a brief illness. News of his death came to Rossville relatives the latter part of the week from his daughter, Mrs. G.R. Theilen, of Preston Hollow, Albany county, N.Y. with whom he had been living since the death of her mother, Mr. Hollenbeck's first wife. According to Mrs. Theilen's letter, Mr. Hollenbeck had been in good physical health up to the last year of his life. His mind was good to the last hour of his life. He was 88 years old. Mr. Hollenbeck came to Rossville when in his early 30's and lived here for about 40 years. He had divorced his first wife in New York before coming here. Two children were born to this union, a son and daughter. The son Wilsie, afterward came to Rossville and lost his life in a tragic brawl in a local saloon where he was shot to death by a negro. Mr. Hollenbeck married Mrs. Margaret Stephenson here. A time after her death his first wife plead for his return to her in New York, and about 9 1/2 years ago he went back. Mr. Hollenbeck was highly respected here, being scrupulously honest and a good citizen. He conducted a wagon woodworking shop for many years. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 1, and his body interred in the cemetery at Preston Hollow. | |
| 6369 |  | Obituary- Hollenbeck, Margarett Mrs. Hollenbeck Dead Mrs. Margaret Hollenbeck died last Saturday morning at 2:00 o'clock after an illness of several months duration. Mrs. Hollenbeck's death was due primarily to a general breaking down of her constitution, brought on my stomach trouble. During the past month she has hardly eaten anything and the manner in which she held on was little less than marvelous. Mrs. Hollenbeck was one of the earliest settlers of this county coming here when but a small girl with her parents and located near old Indianola and from there she went to Vermillion, Kan., where she stayed several years. About 22 years go she moved to Rossville where she has since resided. Margaret View [sic Margarett Vieux] was born on March 15, 1837 at Council Bluff, Iowa. At the age of eight years she came to Kansas with her parents. She was married three times her first husband being John Young. To this union four children were born, two of whom remain to mourn her death, Mrs. Abe LaFrombois, of Silver Lake, and Mrs. Kate View, of Topeka. Years after the death of her first husband she was united in marriage with Lew Stephens. He died in the eighties. On Dec. 6, 1894 she was united in marriage with L.J. Hollenbeck of this city. Mrs. Hollenbeck is survived by her husband, L.J. Hollenbeck, two daughters, Mrs. LaFrombois and Mrs. View and three sisters, Mrs. Madeline Nadeau, Mrs. Sophie Johnson, of Shawnee, Okla. and Mrs. Rachael Thurber, of Rossville. The funeral was held Sunday from the Catholic church, conducted by Father Hill and interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6370 |  | Obituary- Holm, Nicole Nicole “Nikki” Garretson Holm passed away June 14, 2021; wife, daughter, sister, and loyal friend. Nicole was born May 3, 1990, in Topeka to two loving parents, Brian and Cathy Garretson. Nicole was her dad’s girl and is preceded in death by her loving father, David Brian Garretson. Nicole was united in marriage to Jeremy Holm on June 28, 2014, he survives. Other survivors include her mother, Cathy Garretson (Michael Plumberg); three sisters, Cassie Garretson-Dunkel (Greg) of Los Angeles, CA and Natalie Garretson, also of Los Angeles. Michelle Bregel (Matt) of De Soto, KS; brother, Steve Manfield of Overland Park, KS; aunts, uncles and many cousins who loved her so much. Nicole is also survived by her loving husband Jeremy Holm of Topeka; his parents, Ed and Linda Holm of Topeka; his brother, Kristoffer and Katie Holm and their children Milo and Zoey of Topeka. Nicole was a member of Westside Christian Church and attended Rossville Christian Church growing up. Nicole enjoyed music, was a Master Archer, she enjoyed snow skiing and working on wood projects with her father while growing up. She had great wood working skills and loved the outdoors. Nicole would light up any room she entered. To have known Nicole was to love her. She had an infectious smile, kind heart, bubbly personality, and she was truly beautiful inside and out. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 202, at Westside Christian Church, 432 SW Lindenwood Ave, Topeka KS 66606. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, or Topeka Zoo, or National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI), and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6371 |  | Obituary- Holman, Ruth 1 Ruth Holman Mrs. Ruth Holman, 88, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 11, 1987, at a Topeka convalescent center. Mrs. Holman was a licensed practical nurse. She worked at the Supply Depot during World War II. She was born June 1, 1898, at Bevier, Mo., the daughter of John B. and Elizabeth Jane Davis Evans. She spent most of her life in Kansas and had lived in Topeka since 1971. The family lived in Emmett where the children attended school prior to 1971. Ruth was married to Robert L. Holman April 25, 1920, at Bevier, Mo. He died in 1966. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Wilmoth Williams, Topeka, and Mrs. Arlene Hazlett, Hood River, Ore.; a son, Bob Holman, Sacramento, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Richardsdale Cemetery in Bevier, Mo. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of Topeka arrangements. Carney Funeral Chapel at Macon, Mo. was in charge of Missouri arrangements. | |
| 6372 |  | Obituary- Holman, Ruth 2 Mrs. Ruth Holman Mrs. Ruth Holman, 88, 515 Horne, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, at a Topeka convalescent center. Mrs. Holman was a licensed practical nurse. She worked at the Supply Depot during World War II. She was born June 1, 1898, at Bevier, Mo., the daughter of John B. and Elizabeth Jane Davis Evans. She spent most of her life in Kansas and lived in Topeka since 1971. She was married to Robert L. Holman April 25, 1920, at Bevier, Mo. He died in 1966. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Wilmoth Williams, Topeka, and Mrs. Arlene Hazlett, Hood River, Ore., a son Bob Holman, Sacramento, Ca.; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Richardsdale Cemetery in Bevier, Mo. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of Topeka arrangements. Carney Funeral Chapel at Macon, Mo., is in charge of Missouri arrangements. | |
| 6373 |  | Obituary- Holmden, John Word came to Rossville last week of the death of Mr. John Holmden, at his home in Findley, Ohio. He is the last member of the Holmden family which lived just west of Willard in the early days in the old stone farm residence on one of the Adams farms. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holmden and well known on the north side of the river. Mrs. Holmden, the deceased's mother, died about two years ago. Mr. Holmden is survived by his wife and one child. He was a cousin of Mr. W.H. Kerr. | |
| 6374 |  | Obituary- Holmes, Ricky Ricky Holmes ROSSVILLE – Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka for Ricky L. Holmes, 41, Rossville, who died Saturday, March 26, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. An autopsy was performed to determine cause of death, but results were unavailable Sunday. He was born Aug. 26, 1952, in Topeka, the son of Lyman E. and Dorothy W. Mickens Holmes, attended schools in Highland Park and was graduated from Topeka Highland Park High School in 1970. He attended vocational-technical school in Topeka. He was a maintenance mechanic for a Payless Shoe store in Topeka 18 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Travis Holmes. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Holmes, at home; a son, Todd A. Holmes, Silver Lake; two stepsons, Mike Bloomer and Bryan Bloomer, both in Rossville; a stepdaughter, Aliesha Bloomer, Rossville; and a grandmother, Hazel McCullough, Topeka. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka. Mr. Holmes will lie in state after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. | |
| 6375 |  | Obituary- Holmes, Travis Travis Lee Holmes SILVER LAKE — Travis Lee Holmes, 16, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1992, at a Topeka hospital following an asthma attack. He was born March 29, 1976, in Topeka, the son of Ricky L. and Janet Holmes. He attended Silver Lake High School where he was an honor roll student and had earned National honors in mathematics. He also was on the Yearbook staff and was active in football and wrestling. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Janet and Greg Hanna, Silver Lake; his father and stepmother, Ricky and Sandy Holmes, Rossville; a brother Todd Holmes, Silver Lake; two stepbrothers, Michael Bloomer and Bryan Bloomer, Rossville; two stepsisters, Lindsey Hanna, Silver iLake, and Alesha Bloomer, Rossville; grandparents, Frank and Gene Killinger Jr., and Lyman E. and Dorothy Holmes, all in Topeka; a great-grandmother, Hazel McCullough, Topeka; and stepgrandparents, Arlene Hanna, Kerrville, Texas, and Helen Guardiola, St. Mary's. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at (Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Holmes will lie in state after noon today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Kansas, P.O. Box 4426, Drury Lane, Topeka, Kan., 66604. | |
| 6376 |  | Obituary- Holt, Charlotte Mrs. Charlotte B. Holt LEAVENWORTH — Mrs. Charlotte B. Holt, 81. Leavenworth, died Wednesday, February 15, at a Leavenworth hospital. Mrs. Holt worked for F.W. Woolworth Co., before she retired. She was born Feb. 11, 1903, at Delia, the daughter of Robert and Almena Redmon Keller. Mrs. Holt was a member of First United Methodist Church in Leavenworth. Survivors include a son, Robert Holt, Leavenworth; a brother, Orville Keller, Holton; five sisters, Mrs. Goldie Scott, Everett, Wash., Mrs. Lucille Clark, Roswell, N.M., Mrs. Bessie Holcomb, Wenatchee, Wash., Mrs. Helen Anderson, Seattle, and Mrs. Roberta Clark, Topeka, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Home in Leavenworth where Mrs. Holt will lie in state after 10 a.m. Friday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Delia Cemetery. Holt Mrs. Charlotte B. Holt, 81, Leavenworth, died Wednesday at St. John Hospital after an extended illness. She was born February 11, 1903, at Delia, the daughter of Robert and Almena Redmon Keller. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Holt retired from F.W. Woolworth Co. Survivors include her son. Robert Holt. Leavenworth; her brother, Orville Keller. Holton; her two grandchildren; her sisters. Mrs. Goldie Scott, Everett, Washington; Mrs. Lucille Clark, Roswell, New Mexico: Mrs. Bessie Holcomb, Wenatchee, Washington; Mrs. Helen Anderson, Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Roberta Clark. Topeka. Funeral services were to be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Chapels. Graveside services were to be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Delia. | |
| 6377 |  | Obituary- Holt, Helen 1 Helen Caroline Holt July 16, 1936 — August 25, 2022 Helen Caroline Holt, 86, of Topeka, passed away on August 25, 2022 at Midland Care. She was born on July 16, 1936 to Edward and Viola (Schwanke) Schlodder in Delia, Kansas. Helen attended Topeka High School and graduated in 1954. She worked for Hallmark Card and Seymour Foods Inc. and the Caper Foundation. Helen then worked as a manager for the USD 501 school district in the food service department for 28 years before retiring. On June 29, 1958, she married John A. Holt in Topeka, Kansas. Together they had 3 children. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Topeka. Helen was very involved within the Topeka community, helping as a Girl Scout troop leader, Cub Scout den mom, and many activities with her church. She loved to sew, crafting, ceramics, and gardening. She was known for her blankets and quilts for the nursing home and especially the doll clothing she made for her family. Helen is survived by her loving children Charles E. (Colette) Holt, David (Janell) Holt, and Carolyn (Craig) Schiefelbein; sister, Wilma Keim; Grandchildren, Jenny (Brian) Winchell, C.J. (Cheyenne Pitmon) Holt, Elizabeth (Robert) Calvo, Rachel Schiefelbein, and Cody Holt; Great Grandchildren, Karmyn, Landyn, Ava, Logan, Nate, Lucas, Jacob, Anthony, and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Holt; her father, Edward Andy Schlodder, mother, Viola Daisy Schlodder, and step father, Fred Koci. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 1, 2022, 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Topeka, Kansas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022, 10:00 am at the Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, in Topeka, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Lutheran School. | |
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| 6379 |  | Obituary- Holvorson, Ed Casket bearers for the Ed Holvorson services on Wednesday, October 3, were Gene Bertels, Francis Zemek, Henry Chaney, Cletus Perry, Gene Wells and Bob Brunin, all of St. Marys. | |
| 6380 |  | Obituary- Holz, Anne MRS. ANN G. HOLZ Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Mrs. Ann G. Holz, 60, St. Marys, who was found dead Saturday afternoon, November 8, 1975, sitting in her car west of Chelsea Drive and W. 33rd Street on Topeka’s far southwest side. Dr. W. W. Scamman, deputy district coroner who performed an autopsy Sunday, said she died of a heart ailment. Police said a card found in the woman’s possession identified her as a diabetic. Authorities said she also had a heart ailment. They said medication also was found in her possession. Police said the body was discovered by Scott Young, 14, 5330 W. 31st, while he was riding a motorcycle along the road. She was born June 25, 1915 at Junction City where she spent her childhood. She lived in the Rossville and St. Marys communities since 1949. She formerly worked for the telephone company at Rossville, St. Marys and Silver Lake, and was head operator at St. Marys from 1951 to 1959. She later was a cook at St. Marys College and St. Marys Manor. Mrs. Holz, the former Ann Cullen, was married to William Holz March 25, 1949, at Holton. He died October 6, 1975. A daughter, Mrs. Melissa Champion, 3366 Mayo, Topeka, survives. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers are Jerry Perry, Andy Dietz and Greg Daniels, all of Topeka; David Stadler, Rossville; Archie Allen, Eskridge; and Paul Holz, St. Marys. | |
| 6381 |  | Obituary- Holz, Carl Carl Holz Dies Services were held Saturday afternoon at Wamego for Carl Holz of Rossville who died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital, after a long illness. He was 53. He was employed with the Goodman and Nightingale Grain Company in Silver Lake. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Anna Holz of St. Marys; a brother, Bill Holz of Rossville; and two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Pageler, Wamego, and Mrs. Lela Richards, California. Burial was in Wells Creek Cemetery. | |
| 6382 |  | Obituary- Holz, Edna Mrs. Edna P. Holz Mrs. Edna P. Holz, 72, Rossville, died Wednesday, May 1, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Dec. 11, 1912, at Sciota, Ill., the daughter of Delley C. and Bertha E. McDermitt. She lived in Rossville since 1946. Mrs. Holz was a member of the United Methodist Church and Jimmie Lillard Unit No. 31 of the American Legion auxiliary, both at Rossville. She was married to Wilmont F. Holz April 11, 1946, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Louella Banks, Blandinsville, Ill., and Mrs. Iola Oard, Keokuk, Iowa; and a brother, Joseph A. McDermitt, Good Hope, Ill. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmie Lillard Unit No. 31 of the American Legion auxiliary at Rossville. | |
| 6383 |  | Obituary- Holz, Gladys 1 Gladys Miles Holz Gladys I. Miles Holz, 79, Rossville, died Friday, December 3, 1999, at the St. Marys Manor. She was born September 25, 1920, in Topeka, the daughter of David and Mary Whitly Hawkins. She grew up in the Topeka, Lyndon and Osage City communities. She was graduated from Osage City High School in 1938. Gladys and her first husband, Francis Miles, owned and operated the Hotel Café in Osage City. She later worked at Shawgo’s Clothing and Jack Anderson’s Shoe Store, both in Osage City. She had worked for Josten’s American Yearbook in Topeka for 15 years before she retired. Gladys was a member of the Osage City United Methodist Church, and of the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary at Rossville. She married Francis Miles January 29, 1940, at Osage City. He died in 1979. She married Wilmont F. “Bill” Holz August 12, 1987, at Miami, OK. He died June 22, 1999. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Miles in 1994, and a grandson, Marc Smitha, in 1985. Surviving her are a son, Bill Miles, Burlington; a daughter, Linda Smitha, Manhattan; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Monday at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Inurnment was at 3:00 Monday in the Osage [missing rest] | |
| 6384 |  | Obituary- Holz, Gladys 2 Gladys Holz ROSSVILLE —Gladys I. Miles Holz, 79, Rossville, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at a St. Marys nursing home. She owned and operated the Hotel Cate in Osage City with her first husband, Francis Miles. She later worked at Shawgo’s Clothing and Jack Anderson’s Shoe Store, both in Osage City. She also had worked for Jostens American Yearbook in Topeka for 15 years before retiring. She was born Sept. 25, 1920, in Topeka, the daughter of David and Mary Whitly Hawkins. She grew up in Topeka, Lyndon and Osage City and graduated from Osage City High School In 1938. Mrs. Holz was a member of the Osage City United Methodist Church, Osage City, arid the Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post No. 31 Auxiliary, Rossville. She married Francis Miles on Jan. 29, 1940, at Osage City. He died in 1979. She married Wilmont F. ‘'Bill" Holz on Aug. 12, 1987, at Miami, Okla. He died June 22, 1999. She also was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Miles, in 1994, and a grandson, Marc Smitha, in 1985. Survivors include a son, Bill Miles, Burlington; a daughter, Linda Smitha, Manhattan; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Monday in the Osage City Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Jim-mie Lillard American Legion Post No. 31 Auxiliary, Rossville, sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6385 |  | Obituary- Holz, James James Ernest Holz Graveside services for the infant son still born Tuesday, July 15 to Mr. and Mrs. William Holz of St. Marys were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Holz formerly was Ann Cullen of Rossville. The baby was born at Genn hospital, at Wamego. Mrs. Holz will be brought home today. | |
| 6386 |  | Obituary- Holz, William 1 William Holz Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys for William E. Holz, 67, St. Marys, who died Monday in a Topeka convalescent center where he was transferred from a Topeka hospital several months earlier. He had been admitted to the hospital Aug 20, 1974, after he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born Feb. 28, 1908, at Paxico and spent most of his life in the Rossville and St. Marys communities. He had been a member of Wells Creek United Church of Christ south of Belvue. He was a self-employed carpenter. He was married to Ann Cullen March 25, 1949, at Holton. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Melissa Champion, 3366 Mayo; two brothers, Fred Holz, St. Marys, and John Holz, Grandview, Mo.; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Reser, St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. WILLIAM E. HOLZ William E. Holz, 67, St. Marys, died Monday, October 6, 1975 in Topeka. He was born February 28, 1908 near Paxico. On March 25, 1949, he married Ann Cullen in Holton. He lived in the Rossville and St. Marys areas all his life. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors are his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Melissa Champion, Topeka; two brothers, Fred Holz, St. Marys, and John Holz, Grandview, Mo.; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Reser, St. Marys. He was member of the Wells Creek United Church of Christ. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Chapel with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6387 |  | Obituary- Holz, William 2 WILLIAM E. HOLZ William E. Holz, 67, St. Marys, died Monday, October 6, 1975 in Topeka. He was born February 28, 1908 near Paxico. On March 25, 1949, he married Ann Cullen in Holton. He lived in the Rossville and St. Marys areas all his life. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors are his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Melissa Champion, Topeka; two brothers, Fred Holz, St. Marys, and John Holz, Grandview, Mo.; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Reser, St. Marys. He was a member of the Wells Creek United Church of Christ. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Chapel with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6388 |  | Obituary- Holz, Wilmont 1 Wilmont F. “Bill” Holz Wilmont F. “Bill” Holz, 82, Rossville, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at his home. He was born April 16, 1917, in the Wells Creek community south of Belvue in Wabaunsee County, the son of William and Annie Buterfeld Holz. He had lived in the Rossville community since 1946. He grew up in the Wells Creek community. He was a plumber and worked for the State of Kansas for many years. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a charter member of 50 years of the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, Rossville. He was a member of VFW Post No. 2187, Topeka. He married Edna Pearl McDermeit April 11, 1946, in Topeka. She died May 1, 1985. He married Gladys Miles on August 12, 1987, at Miami, OK. She survives. Other survivors include a stepdaughter, Linda Smith, Harveyville; a stepson, Bill Miles, Burlington; seven stepgrandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. His service was Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion conducted a graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stormont Vail Hospice or to the donor’s choice, and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6389 |  | Obituary- Holz, Wilmont 2 Wilmont Holz ROSSVILLE — Wilmont F. "Bill’’ Holz, 87, Rossville, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at his home. Mr. Holz was a plumber, and he had worked for the state of Kansas for many years. He also was an Army veteran of World War ll. He was born April 16, 1917, in the Wells Creek community south of Belvue, the son of William and Annie Buterfeld Holz. He moved to Rossville in 1946. Mr. Holz was a 50-year member of the Jimmie Lillard Post Ho. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, and a member of Post No. 2187 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Topeka. He married Edna Pearl McDermeit on April 11, 1946, in Topeka. She died May 1, 1985. He later married Gladys Miles on Aug. 12, 1987, at Miami, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include a stepdaughter, Linda Smitha, Harveyville; a stepson, Bill Miles, Burlington; seven stepgrandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial with military graveside services conducted by Post No. 31 of the American Legion will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Holz will lie in state after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stormont-Vail Hospice or to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6390 |  | Obituary- Holzmeister, Marjorie 1 A Memorial Mass for Marjorie Jean (Nadeau) Holzmeister, 80, Lawrence, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS. Rosary will be said at 10:00 a.m. preceding the Mass. Inurnment will be at the Corpus Christi Columbarium. Jean passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Jean was born May 8, 1939 in Sliver Lake, KS the daughter of Paul Edward and Roxie Marjorie (Mitchell) Nadeau. She was enrolled as a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, where she was aptly named WISHKOSE 'Walking Strong,' a name that exemplified her strong-willed personality throughout her life and her strength in battling her illness. She attended Rossville High School and Washburn University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She married Richard James Holzmeister on October 8, 1960 in Topeka, KS. He survives of the home. Jean was a homemaker, a faithful and loving wife, and a proud mother and grandmother whose devotion to her family was unmatched. She showed her support for her loved ones whenever the opportunity arose, attending countless sporting events, celebrations, and other life-milestones for all 15 of her grandchildren. She never missed a high school or college graduation ceremony. She was an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and a volunteer for various Catholic charities. A true Kansas sports fan, she was a Kansas City Royals supporter and devoted follower of Kansas University basketball. Jean was an active racquetball and later pickleball player, enjoying the fellowship as much as the games. She was also a talented seamstress who lovingly crafted quilts, clothes, pajamas and detailed Halloween costumes for her grandchildren. A warm-hearted matriarch, she fostered a supportive and close-knit family environment filled with love, laughter, and card games. She regularly gathered family members from near and far around her home for holidays and special occasions. Jean especially loved the Christmas season, which always included her annual Christmas Eve family gathering, with grandkids looking forward to a new set of her hand-sewn pajamas and a unique tree ornament she had selected especially for each of them. In addition to the love and adoration she shared with her family, Jean exemplified the meaning of unconditional love and respect throughout her 59 years of blissful marriage to her husband, Dick. During the many happy years they shared together, she set a wonderful and important example of a true partnership and a loving relationship for her children and grandchildren to aspire to. This environment of warmth and love she created and lived by will be carried on by her loved ones for generations to come. Jean will be greatly missed. Other survivors include her daughter Jill ( Steve) Patton, Lawrence; three sons, Jeffery (Lea Ann) Holzmeister, Tempe, AZ, Scott (Deborah) Holzmeister, Gilbert, AZ, Jon (Michelle) Holzmeister, Overland Park, KS; 15 grandchildren; three sisters, Jeanette Lister, Edmond, OK, Sally Carnevale, San Mateo, CA, and Susan Nadeau, Shawnee, KS; and three brothers Michael Nadeau, Silver Lake, KS, David Nadeau, Rossville, KS, Dennis Nadeau, Rossville, KS. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Corpus Christi Catholic School and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com. *Full transcription here--two images | |
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| 6392 |  | Obituary- Homan, Elzora Elzora M. Homan Elzora M. Homan, 82, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018. She was born October 23, 1935, in McFarland, Kansas, to James "Ivan "and Mamie (Belcher) Marney. Elzora attended Rossville Schools. She completed requirements for the GED, while working and raising four children, earning a Topeka High School diploma. Elzora married James E. Homan November 1, 1952. He preceded her in death October 29, 2016. She worked first at Topeka State Hospital, then at Kansas Neurological Institute, before returning to Topeka State as administrator of medical records. She retired from this position in 1993. Elzora enjoyed fishing, doing crossword puzzles, and solving crimes on her favorite show, Law and Order SVU. She especially enjoyed long drives in the country looking for deer and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert and James Marney and a sister, Toria Marney. Survivors include son, Mike Homan (Marilyn); daughters Judi Kutzke (Bob); Barbara Kutzke (Randy) all of Topeka and daughter Pattie Homan of Silver Lake, Kansas; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Benjamin "Bud" Marney (Letha) of Scottsdale, Arizona; brother-in-law Ray Homan; sister-in-law Mary Homan and her beloved dog, Bella. The family thanks Midland Hospice and Stormont Vail Hospital for the care they gave their mother. A graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 11, at Prairie Home Cemetery, 35th and Menoken Rd., just northwest of Topeka. Elzora was a member of the Kansas Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka or Midland Care Hospice. Online guestbook and obituary at www.kansascremation.com. | |
| 6393 |  | Obituary- Homan, John John C. “Jack” Homan John C. “Jack” Homan, 71, St. Marys, died Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at his home in St. Marys. He was born January 27, 1931, in St. Marys, the son of John J. and Regina A. McCormick Homan. He lived in St. Marys all of his life. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Grade School and St. Marys High School. He served in the United States Navy, on the ship USS Yorktown, during the Korean War. He worked for the United States Postal Services for 31 years, retiring in 1996. Jack was member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, both in St. Marys. He served as captain of a Knights of Columbus team that fried chicken for the Immaculate Conception Church picnic for over 40 years. He was a member of Jim¬mie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, where he helped with dinners for many years. He was a member of the United States Postal Workers Union. He helped with the commodity program in St. Marys the past several years. He also played in the Knights of Columbus Slo-pitch softball league in Topeka for many years. On May 28, 1958, he married Mary Bennett in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Rod Homan, St. Marys; two daughters, Jacquelyn Cowan, Kansas City, MO, and Tracy Homan-Overmyer, St. Marys; two brothers, James E. Homan, Silver Lake, Ray D. Homan, Topeka; and eight grandchildren. Mr. Homan was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William J. Homan. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville conducted military graveside services. A rosary was recited at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home Friday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, or to the Jack Homan Grandchildren Education Fund and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street 66536. | |
| 6394 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Arthur Arthur H. Hoobler ROSSVILLE - Arthur H. Hoobler 99, of Rossville passed away June 18, 2014 at Brewster Rehab in Topeka. He was born September 12, 1914 in Labette Co., Kansas. Arthur is survived by daughter, Ilah Marie Lee; sister-in-law, Betty Green; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly; parents, David & Rennie Hoobler; 2 sisters; 4 brothers; a granddaughter and son-in-law. Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial at his home (202 Navarre St.) Rossville on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. No Flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Art’s name. Condolences may be sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6395 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Beverly Beverly A. Hoobler Beverly A. Hoobler, 86, of Rossville, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at Midland Hospice, Topeka KS. She was born Sept. 29, 1923, in Galesberg, KS. She is survived by husband, Arthur Hoobler; stepdaughter, Ilah Marie Lee (Herman); sister, Betty Green, Galena KS; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Commodore and Dolly Stangle, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, and 1 granddaughter. Cremation has taken place. A memorial will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at her home, 202 Navarre, Rossville, KS 66533. No flowers please. Condolences may be sent to the above address. | |
| 6396 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Dorothy Dorothy Newcomer Hoobler Dorothy Newcomer Hoobler, 80, Topeka, formerly of St. Marys died Sunday, October 16, 2005 at Aldersgate Village. She was born January 13, 1925 in Uniontown, PA., the daughter of James Carman and Ruth Moyer Newcomer. She had lived in the St. Marys community many years before moving to Aldersgate Village. She grew up in Uniontown, PA., and graduated from German Township High School. She had attended Juniata College. Mrs. Hoobler was a homemaker. She was an author writing "THE OREGON TRAIL, THE JESUIT MISSION, THE TOWN OF ST. MARYS” "ONE HUNDRED YEARS IS JUST THE BEGINNING: and "AND THEY CALLED THE SITE "ST. MARYS". She also was a freelance columnist for the St. Marys Star. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church where she was a church organist and a member of the women's group. She was a member of the Railroaders Camping Club in Topeka. A past member of Artha Chapter No. 238 OES, and Hoy-Heim American Legion Auxiliary in St. Marys. She was married to Lloyd A. Hoobler on November 13, 1945 at Uniontown. He died on December 16, 2004. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James C. Newcomer, and a sister, Betty N. Davis. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Ottman, Topeka; a son, Dr. Ray Hoobler, McDonough, GA.; her sister, Elinor Shoaf, Wheeling W.VA.; a brother, The Rev. Benton Newcomer, Carmel, CA.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Aldersgate Village and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6397 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Dwight 1 Dwight Hoobler ROSSVILLE — Dwight Rolland Hoobler, 79, Rossville, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Hoobler worked many years for the Kansas Power and Light Co. and later for Topeka’s water pollution control division. He served in the Army's 6th Division 63rd Infantry for three years, including 27 months in the South Pacific. He was decorated with a Bronze Star from New Guinea and a Purple Heart from wounds he suffered in the Philippines. He was born Oct. 26, 1921, at Madison, the son of Vern P. and Mary Myrtle Rake Hoobler. He graduated from St. Marys High School. Mr. Hoobler was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, a 50-year member of Lake Lodge No. 51 at Silver Lake, Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of Eastern Star in Silver Lake, and Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Topeka. He married Margie Lillard on Jan. 12,1 947, in Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, David Hoobler, address unavailable, and Don Hoobler, Pittsburg; a sister, Mildred Ronsse, St. Marys; four brothers, Lloyd Hoobler and Everett Hoobler, both of St. Marys, Forrest Hoobler, Topeka, and Lester “Arland" Hoobler, Seattle; and a granddaughter. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial with graveside military honors conducted by Post No. 31 of the American Legion will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Hoobler will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the church, where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. | |
| 6398 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Dwight 2 Dwight R. Hoobler Dwight Rolland Hoobler, 79, Rossville, died Wednesday, January 3, 2001, at Rossville Valley Manor. He was born October 26, 1921, in Madison, KS, the son of Vern P. and Mary Myrtle Rake Hoobler. Dwight had lived in the Maple Hill and Rossville communities most of his life. He was graduated from St. Marys High School. He had worked for Kansas Power and Light for many years and later for the City of Topeka in the Water Pollution Control Division. He served in the United States Army 6th Division 63rd Infantry for three years, of which 27 months were in the South Pacific. He earned a Bronze Star from New Guinea and a Purple Heart from his wounds in the Philippines. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, a 50-year member of Lake Lodge No. 51 in Silver Lake, and Loyal Chapter No. 16 of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake, and a member of VFW Post 1650 in Topeka. On January 12, 1947, he married Margie Lillard in Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, David Hoobler, address unavailable, and Don Hoobler, Pittsburg, KS; a sister, Mildred Ronsse, St. Marys; four brothers, Lloyd Hoobler and Everett Hoobler, St. Marys, Forrest Hoobler, Topeka, and Lester Arlan Hoobler, Seattle, WA; and a granddaughter. A family visitation was held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. His service was at 10 am. Saturday at the church. Burial, under direction of Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville, was in the Rossville Cemetery. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion conducted a graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church. | |
| 6399 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Erma ERMA L. HOOBLER Erma L. Hoobler, 86, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Valley Vista Care Home in Wamego. She was born June 17, 1931, at St. Joseph, MO., the daughter of Harry M. and Izma B. Miller Wolfe. Erma grew up in the Carbondale community and graduated from Carbondale Rural High School in 1949. She had worked at the Sup-ply Depot and at Crosby Brothers, both in Topeka. She had lived in the Rossville community before moving to St. Marys. Erma and Everett spent several summers in LaVeta, CO. She loved to travel and was an avid golfer. She had played in New Zealand, Austria and China to name a few places she had played. She was a past member and president of both the St. Marys and the Manhattan Ladies Golf Group and was a member of the Country Clubs. Erma was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star and had served as Worthy Matron and other offices. Erma was a wonderful grandmother. Erma was preceded in death by her parents, her twin sister, Elsie Mae Wolfe, other siblings, Darlene Botkin, Don J. Wilson and George Wolfe. She was united in marriage to Everett Hoobler on February 9, 1951 at Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include her children, Dan (Angie) Hoobler, Wamego and Jayne (Doug) Wolf, Hope; granddaughters, Sara (Dale) Nordlund, Valley Falls, Olivia Wolf, Wichita, Valery Wolf, York County, Maine and Elizabeth (Chris) Giestina, Loveland CO. Graveside funeral services were private with burial in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Francis Cancer Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www. piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6400 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Everett Everett A. “Ol Ev” Hoobler St. Marys-Everett A. “Ol Ev” Hoobler, 89, passed away late Saturday, July 7,2018 at Oakley Place of Rossville. He was born January 4,1929 in the Turkey Creek community in Wabaunsee County Kansas, the son of Vernon P. and Mary M. Rake Hoobler. He attended Turkey Creek and St. Marys grade schools and St. Marys High School until moving to Rossville where he graduated. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He lived in the Rossville community where he worked for Leo Berry Irrigation and Grain Systems. In 1961, Everett and his family moved to St. Marys when he was asked to take over the John Deere Dealership and hardware store. He brought the irrigation business to St. Marys. He and his son owned and operated Hoobler Drilling for 30 years. Everett was an Auctioneer and owned Hoobler Auction Service; he also was a real-estate agent. His greatest love was auctioneering. Everett was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus at Flush. He was a founding member and helped raise money for the Rock Springs 4-H Ranch. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite Shrine and OES. Everett was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville and Aubert-Wall VFW in St. Marys. He enjoyed golfing, and was instrumental in starting the St. Marys golf course. He had been a member of the Manhattan Country Club and was a Cat Backer. He was united in marriage to Erma L. Wolfe on February 9, 1951 at Topeka. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold, Lloyd, Ray, Albert and Dwight Hoobler; his sister, Mildred Ronsee. Survivors include two brothers, Forest Hoobler, Topeka and Lester Hoobler, Seattle, WA; his children, Dan (Angie) Hoobler, Wamego and Jayne (Doug) Wolf, Hope; granddaughters, Sara (Dale) Nordlund, Valley Falls, Olivia Wolf, Wichita, Valery Wolf, York County, Maine and Elizabeth (Chris) Giestina, Loveland CO.; twin great-granddaughters. Military Graveside Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 12,2018 at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery with interment to follow. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 11,2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kansas 4-H Foundation, 116 Umberger Hall, 1612 Claflin Rd., Manhattan, Kansas 66506. Online condolences |
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