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| 6351 |  | 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. | |
| 6352 |  | 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. | |
| 6353 |  | 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. | |
| 6354 |  | 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. | |
| 6355 |  | 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. | |
| 6356 |  | 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. | |
| 6357 |  | 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. | |
| 6358 |  | 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. | |
| 6359 |  | 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. | |
| 6360 |  | 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] | |
| 6361 |  | 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. | |
| 6362 |  | 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. | |
| 6363 |  | 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. | |
| 6364 |  | 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. | |
| 6365 |  | 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. | |
| 6366 |  | 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. | |
| 6367 |  | 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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| 6369 |  | 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. | |
| 6370 |  | 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. | |
| 6371 |  | 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. | |
| 6372 |  | 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. | |
| 6373 |  | 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. | |
| 6374 |  | 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. | |
| 6375 |  | 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. | |
| 6376 |  | 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. | |
| 6377 |  | 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 | |
| 6378 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Harold Harold V. Hoobler MAPLE HILL — Harold V. Hoobler, 84, Maple Hill, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at his home. Mr. Hoobler was a tool and die maker at Allis-Chalmers, Inc. in Topeka for 14 years before he retired. He earlier had been a field manager for Jones Dehydrator and a welder for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. He also drove a fuel truck for the Maple Hill Coop. He was born March 26, 1914, at Madison, the son of Vernon P. and Myrtle Rake Hoobler. He was graduated from Maple Hill High School, and he lived most his life in Maple Hill. Mr. Hoobler was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church and Alma Lodge No. 161 AF&AM. He had served on the School Board and the City Council in Maple Hill. He was married to Irene V. Leeper on Sept. 17, 1938, in Topeka. She died Sept. 6, 1994. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Lee Hoobler, on Jan. 6, 1991. Survivors include five sons, William P. Hoobler, Wichita, Kenneth E. Hoobler, St. Marys, Norris A. Hoobler, Topeka, and Horace B. Hoobler and Sidney D. Hoobler, both of Maple Hill; a sister, Mildred Ronsse, St. Marys; five brothers, Lloyd Hoobler and Everett Hoobler, both of St. Marys, Dwight Hoobler, Rossville, Forrest Hoobler, Auburn, and Lester "Arland" Hoobler, Seattle; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. Burial will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery. Mr. Hoobler will lie in state after 4 p.m. Monday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6379 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Lloyd 1 Lloyd A. Hoobler Lloyd A. Hoobler, 87, St. Marys, died Thursday, December 16, 2004, at the Rossville Valley Manor. He was born November 4, 1917, in Tayler, NE, the son of Vern R and Mary Myrtle Rake Hoobler. Lloyd graduated from Maple Hill High School and had lived most of his life in the St. Marys community. He served in the United States Army in Alaska during World War II. He was an industrial electrician in Topeka and St. Marys. He worked for the St. Marys Farmers Union Co-op for many years until he retired. He was a volunteer fireman in St. Marys for 25 years and served as assistant fire chief. Mr. Hoobler was a member of the St. Marys-United Methodist Church, and served on its building committee when Hammond Hall and the new church were built. He was a member of the Hoy-Heim American Legion Post in St. Marys. He was a member of the Railroader Camping Club in Topeka and a former member of the Pottawatomie Lodge in St. Marys. On January 13, 1945, he married Dorothy Newcomer at Uniontown, PA. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Susan Ottman, Topeka; a son, Dr. Ray Hoobler, McDonough, GA; a sister, Mildred Ronsse, St. Marys; three brothers, Forest Hoobler, Topeka; Everett Hoobler, St. Marys, and Lester A. Hoobler, Seattle, WA; three grandchilden and two great-grandchildren. Lloyd was preceded in death by four brothers, Harold, Raymond, Albert, and Dwight Hoobler. His service was at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys. Visitation was Friday evening at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6380 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Lloyd 2 Lloyd A. Hoobler ST. MARYS — Lloyd A. Hoobler, 87, St. Marys, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, at Rossville Manor. He was born Nov. 4, 1917, in Taylor, Neb., the son of Vern P. and Mary Myrtle Rake Hoobler. He graduated from Maple Hill High School and had lived most of his life in the St. Marys community. Mr. Hoobler served in the Army in Alaska during World War II. He was an industrial electrician in Topeka and St. Marys for many years. He was a volunteer fireman in St. Marys for 25 years and served as assistant fire chief. Mr. Hoobler was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and served on its building committee when Hammond Hall and the new church were built. He was a member of Hoy-Heim American Legion Post in St. Marys. He was a member of Railroader Camping Club in Topeka and a former member of the Pottawatomie Lodge in St. Marys. He married Dorothy Newcomer on Jan. 13, 1945, in Uniontown, Pa. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Susan Ottman, Topeka; a son, Dr. Ray Hoobler, McDonough, Ga.; a sister, Mildred Ronsse, St. Marys; three brothers, Foiest Hoobler, Topeka, Everett Hoobler, St. Marys, and Lester A. Hoobler, Seattle; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Hoobler was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Raymond and Dwight Hoobler. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Hoobler will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6381 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Margie Margie J. (Lillard) Koobler Rossville-Margie J. Hoobler, 90, died Friday, December 1,2017 at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab, where she had resided since March 2017. She was born in Valencia on March 8,1927, the daughter of James R. and Myrtle Marney Lillard. At age 8 the family moved to Rossville where Margie attended school and was the salutatorian of the Class of 1945. Margie worked at the Supply Depot and later at the Auditors Office for the State Of Kansas until her marriage to Dwight R. Hoobler on January 17,1947. Dwight preceded her in death on January 3,2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mildred Wymore and Thelma Short; a brother, Jimmie L. Lillard. Survivors include two sons, David Bruce Hoobler, address unknown, and Don Eric Hoobler, Mulberry, Kansas; brothers-in law, Forrest Hoobler, Topeka, Everett Hoobler, Rossville, and Arlyn Hoobler, Washington State; many nieces and nephews. Per Margie’s wishes she was cremated. Memorial graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Rossville Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to the Rossville Methodist Church after the service to visit. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6382 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Mary Mrs. Mary Hoobler St. Marys- Mrs. Mary Myrtle Hoobler, 78, died Sunday at her home here. She was born Dec. 30, 1892, in the Stull community in Douglas County, and spent most of her life in the Rossville, St. Marys, and Maple Hill communities. She was a member Rossville Christian Church and the Farmers’ Wives Club. She was married to Vern Hoobler June 14, 1913, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include eight sons, Harold Hoobler, Maple Hill, Lloyd Hoobler and Everett Hoobler, both of St. Marys, Raymond Hoobler, Fort Wayne, Ind., Dwight Hoobler, Rossville, Albert Hoobler, Wamego, Forrest Hoobler, Route 7, Topeka and Arlan Hoobler, Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Ronsse, St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Evans, Yakima, Wash.; a half-sister, Mrs. Lucille Kampschroeder, 1017 Strait, Topeka; two half- brothers, Roy Rake, Colorado, and Eddie Ray Rake, California; 29 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 6383 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Raymond RAYMOND D. HOOBLER Raymond Delbert Hoobler, aged 61, died of kidney failure early Monday morning, March 23, 1981, at his home in Fort Wayne, Ind. Ray was born in Madison, Ks., on September 12,1919, to the late Vern P. and Myrtle Hoobler, and grew up in the Turkey Creek and Maple Hill communities. He served with the United States Army in India during World War II, and later owned the Victor Machine and Tool Company, Fort Wayne. His first wife, Marie Haase, died in 1971. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; a son, Jerry; and a daughter, Gail; all of Fort Wayne; seven brothers, Harold Hoobler, Maple Hill, Lloyd Hoobler and Everett Hoobler, both of St. Marys, Dwight Hoobler, Rossville, Albert Hoobler, Wamego, Forrest Hoobler, Topeka, and Arlan Hoobler, Seattle, Wash.; and one sister, Mrs. Mildred Ronsse, St. Marys. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, in Fort Wayne, Ind. | |
| 6384 |  | Obituary- Hoobler, Velma Velma Irene Hoobler MAPLE HILL — Velma Irene Hoobler, 78, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1994, at her home. Mrs. Hill was an operator at the Maple Hill Centera and she carried the Topeka newspaper for more than 50 years. She also had worked in the telephone office before she was married. Mrs. Hill was a cook at the Maple Hill Grade School and was a child care provider. She was born Oct. 22, 1915, in Windom, the daughter of William A. and Nevada Page Leeper. She was reared in Maple Hill and Ellinwood and had lived in Maple Hill Since 1931. Mrs. Hoobler was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star at Silver Lake, the Royal Neighbors Club, Maple Hill Senior Citizen Coffee Club and Rossville United Methodist Church. She was married to Harold Hoobler on Sept. 17, 1938, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include five sons, William P. Hoobler, Wichita, Kenneth E. Hoobler, St. Marys, Norris A. Hoobler, Topeka, and Horace B. Hoobler and Sidney D. Hoobler, both of Maple Hill; three sisters, Mildred Lemon and Betty Scheufler, both of Ellinwood, and Mable Herl, Great Bend; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A son, Richard Lee Hoobler, died Jan. 6, 1991. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Hoobler will lie state after 2 p.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Contributions may be made to the Velma I. Hoobler Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6385 |  | Obituary- Hook, Benjamin Benjamin M. Hook Jr. SILVER LAKE – Benjamin Murrah Hook Jr., 77, Route 1, Silver Lake, died Thursday, March 6, at a Topeka hospital after he suffered an apparent heart attack. Mr. Hook retired from farming in the Silver Lake area in 1973. He was born March 1, 1909, in Silver Lake, The son of Benjamin M. and Emma Bartlett Hook Sr. He attended Silver Lake public schools and was graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1926. He lived in the Silver Lake area all his life. Mr. Hook was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church, helped organize and was a chairman of Shawnee County Rural Fire District No. 1, a former Grove Township treasurer, a charter member of Silver Lake 4-H Club, member of Silver Lake Booster’s Club, Topeka-Shawnee County Civil Defense and American Association of Retired Persons. He was known as the Bubblegum Man. He was married to Hannah Hulsopple Oct. 14, 1933, at Carleton, Neb. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Vera Leiker and Mrs. Barbara Renfro, both of Silver Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Howell, Topeka, and Mrs. Norma Wood, Shawnee Mission, three brothers, Guilford W. Hook and Howard D. Hook, both of Silver Lake, and Maynard C. Hook, Topeka; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 3 until 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 6386 |  | Obituary- Hook, Clyde Monroe Hook Passes Away It is with sincere regret and sorrow we chronicle the passing away of Clyde Monroe Hook, whose death occurred on Saturday, May 3rd, at Albuquerque, New Mexico after a period of failing health of several months duration. "Chub" as he was familiarly known far and wide among his old school mates and acquaintances, was a product of this vicinity having been born and reared north of Rossville, and a young man whom all were glad to number among their friends. He was of a quiet and unassuming disposition, thrifty and hard working and was rapidly building for himself and family a competence when death cut short his early career. For the past five years he had been employed at the Post Exchange at Fort Riley, where they had learned to respect him as a brother and as a mark of their esteem the exchange was closed for a day in honor of his memory, a proceeding as rare as it was unusual. Mr. Moody, the foreman was sent to be a pallbearer and brought many beautiful floral offerings from "Chubs" former co-workers. Obituary Clyde Monroe Hook was born on the old homestead near Rossville on the 8th of November 1883. [may be missing part here] Mexico, on May 3rd, 1913, aged 29 years, 5 months, and 24 days. He united with the Olive Branch, United Brethren church at the age of 12, of which he continued to be a member until his death. He was married to Edna Inez Emert, December 18, 1909. To this union there was born one child, Ethelyn Gertrude. The young wife and baby girl are left to mourn his loss with many other relatives and friends. [may be missing some here] [Mon]roe came back to Rossville and was preparing to farm during this summer in the hope of regaining his health, but as he grew steadily worse it was decided to send him to New Mexico in hopes that the climate of that state might prove beneficial. He was joined by his wife and baby just three days before the end came and the remains were immediately sent home to Rossville. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church on Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. H.L. Nelson, of Topeka assisted by Rev. G.A. Chatfield, and interment was made in the Rossville cemetery, under the auspices of the A.O.U.W., lodge of which he had been a life long member. He is survived by his wife and one child and his father, W.V. Hook, and two brothers and three sisters: Fred Hook, of Kansas City; Lowell Hook, of Rossville, Mrs. Frank Conlin, of Junction City; Goldie Hook, of Rossville and Mrs. Sam Martin, of Topeka. Out of town relatives who were here to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Kreipe and Fred Miller, of Tecumseh; Mr. and Mrs. Cy Bonrassa of Topeka; Mr. Keats, of Ohio; Miss Rose Conlan, of St. Marys and Miss Ruth York, of Meriden, Kans. The Reporter extends to the bereaved relatives the sympathy of the entire community in their great loss. | |
| 6387 |  | Obituary- Hook, Emma Aged Silver Lake resident dies Saturday Mrs. Emma A. Hook, 91, Silver Lake, died Saturday in a Topeka convalescent center. Services were held Tuesday in a Topeka mortuary, with interment in Rochester Cemetery. Born Apr. 14, 1879, at Winsor, Ill., she had lived in the Silver Lake community 73 years. She was married to Benjamin M. Hook, Feb. 23, 1898, at Rossville. He died Aug. 14, 1954. Mrs. Hook was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nina Hook, in 1944. Survivors include four sons; Guilford and Benjamin M. Jr., both of Silver Lake; Maynard, of Route 3, Topeka, and Howard D., of Route 6, Topeka; three daughters: Mrs. Vera Howell, Silver Lake; Mrs. Audrey Wood, Topeka; and Mrs. Norma Wood, Shawnee Mission; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Roberta Bennett of Wichita spent Saturday and Sunday of last week with her grandmother, Mrs. Ethelyn Ferguson. | |
| 6388 |  | Obituary- Hook, Guilford Guilford W. Hook Guilford W. Hook, 88, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 1988, in a Topeka hospital. Mr. Hook farmed in the Silver Lake area all his life before retiring in 1965. He was born Aug. 7, 1900, in Silver Lake, the son of Benjamin M. and Emma Bartlett Hook. He attended Silver Lake schools and Strickler’s Business College in, Topeka. Mr. Hook was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist church and the Moose Lodge No. 555 in Topeka. He was married to Helen L. Leep on Sept. 20, 1923, in Topeka. She died Nov. 29, 1981. Survivors include two brothers, Maynard C. Hook, Topeka, and Howard D. Hook, Silver Lake; two sisters, Vera I. Howell and Norma L. Wood, both of Topeka; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Chapel with burial in Rochester Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 6389 |  | Obituary- Hook, Leroy Leroy Hook Dead. Leroy Hook died of cancer of the stomach last Sunday in a private hospital in Kansas City where he had been under the care of a specialist. On Friday he submitted to an operation as the only means of saving his life. He rallied from this and lingered until Sunday noon when death prevailed and his soul was wafted to the Spirit lands. Surrounding his death bed were his wife, the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Hook, a sister, Mrs. Sam Martin, and his father-in-law, Mr. Laswell. The body was brought to Rossville on the Sunday evening train and taken to the home of his parents on Navarre street to await the funeral which was held Tuesday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Wykert, pastor of the Olive Branch U.B. Church, of which the deceased was a member. The funeral was largely attended, the church being crowded while many were compelled to remain out on the lawn. The casket was banked with beautiful cut flowers, tokens of respect and sympathy from friends of the family. Many friends from Topeka, Silver Lake, St. Marys and Delia were in attendance. At Delia, where Mr. Hook was so lately in business, all the business houses were closed the afternoon of the funeral and during the services at the church the stores of this city were also closed. The burial took place in the city cemetery. Delmar Leroy Hook was born near Rossville Jan. 6, 1879. He grew to manhood here and was married to Miss Letha Withers Jan. 10, 1901. To this union two boys came to bless the home. He leaves a wife, two little boys, father, mother, three brothers, and three sisters to mourn his death. Leroy was a member in good standing of the Masons and Woodman Lodges, carrying $1,000 life insurance in the latter. For more than a year past he had been afflicted with stomach trouble. About two weeks ago he sold his restaurant business in Delia and accompanied by his wife he went to Kansas City to take treatment from a specialist. He grew steadily worse and after a consultation with his physician they decided upon an operation. This occurred Saturday morning when disclosed the fact that the disease had made such ravages as to be incurable. A deeper touch of sadness, a keener sense of sorrow is added to the death of Leroy Hook in that he was taken in the prime of young manhood; in the beginning of a career whose horizon shone roseate with golden possibilities and expectations. His was a clean upright life that won the respect of all who knew him. A true friend, a good neighbor and a worthy citizen is the tribute of those who are acquainted with his life -- a solace to the grief stricken family that will live in their memory to the end. | |
| 6390 |  | Obituary- Hook, Louie Mrs. Louie Lucile Hook Mrs. Louie Lucile Hook, 62, 1205 Garfield, died at her home Tuesday, following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 11, 1880, in Bourbon County near Fort Scott. For the past fifty years she had made her home in Topeka. Mrs. Hook was a member of the Toltec Rite of Topeka, Westminster Presbyterian church and the Security Benefit Association. She is survived by her husband, J.W. Hook, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Kasten, Topeka; one brother, Clyde W. Wasson, Topeka. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Penwells funeral home. W.H. Wasson was principal of Rossville Grade School in 1896 and taught for six years. The family lived in the late Bill Baylis cottage on north Main St. | |
| 6391 |  | Obituary- Hook, Mina 1 Mina Hook Mrs. Mina A. Hook, after a long illness, passed away at her home in Rossville, Thursday evening, Nov. 18, at the age of 74 years and 5 months. She was born at Tipton, Mo., in 1863, and moved with her parents, the late Dr. and Mrs. A.G. McGill, to Silver Lake, Kansas, in 1879, making her home in Shawnee county since. Surviving her are her husband, W.V. Hook; two sons, Joe Neiswender, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Thurlow Neiswender of Cicero, Illinois; one sister, Mrs. C.L. Dolman of Topeka, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Rossville Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, Dr. H.L. Nelson, who was assisted by the Rev. James W. Reed and Rev. Willis Schnelle. Music was furnished by Mrs. Fannie Reser, Mrs. Margaret Witter, Miss Edith Higginbotham, and Mrs. Peter Navarre, with Mrs. Mabel Eversole piano accompanist. The pallbearers were Messrs. Marvin Davis, Gus Kassebaum, C.W. Vorhies, David Davis, Albert Reser, and J.F. Zook. Burial was in the Silver Lake cemetery. | |
| 6392 |  | Obituary- Hook, Mina 2 Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow Neiswender and daughter of Cicero, Ill., drove to Rossville Sunday morning called by the critical condition of his mother, Mrs. W.V. Hook. He returned home Monday and Mrs. Neiswender remained to assist in the care of Mrs. Hook. --18 Nov. 1937 Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow Neiswender and daughter returned, Monday, to their home at Cicero, Ill. following a stay of a week with his mother, Mrs. W.V. Hook. They were called home by the serious illness of Mrs. Hook. --4 Nov. 1937 Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow Neiswender left Wednesday for their home at Cicero, Ill. They were called home by the illness and death of his mother, Mrs. W.V. Hook. --25 Nov. 1937 The following out-of-town folks were in Rossville Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W.V. Hook: Mrs. Mattie Attebury, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Barteldes, Lawrence; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. George Fiederling, Mr. and Mrs. Will VanOrsdol, John Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Paramore, Mrs. Ellen Merillat, Miss Margaret Bond, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kassebaum, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. B.M. Hook, Mrs. Alice Neiswender, Raymond Neiswender and A.J. Thomas, all of Silver Lake. --25 Nov. 1937 | |
| 6393 |  | Obituary- Hook, Rosa Mrs. W.V. Hook Dead Mrs. W.V. “Rosa” Hook died very suddenly at her home on Navarre Street this city Wednesday at 2 o’clock p.m. While on the street Tuesday she was taken ill with heart trouble and went at once to her home and a physician sent for. She was apparently in no great danger and it was thought she would soon recover. Wednesday at 2 o’clock she lapsed into a sinking spell and in a few moments was dead. The blow fell with crushing force on the husband, children and relatives who were all unaware of her dangerous condition. The children who were away from home, Fred from Kansas City, Golda from Topeka, C.M. and wife and Mrs. Conlan and husband of Junction City and Mrs. Martin and husband of Topeka all arrived during the afternoon. The funeral will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o’clock form the Presbyterian church by the Rev. H.L. Nelson of Topeka, her former pastor. The news of Mrs. Hook’s death spread with incredible rapidity and amazement and deep sorry were expressed by all. She was one of the grand good mothers who everyone loved and held in the highest esteem, and her sudden death casts a gloom over the entire community. The obituary notice will appear next week. [From the Rossville Reporter, Friday, March 4, 1910] [Note: Obituary was not found in subsequent newspapers] | |
| 6394 |  | Obituary- Hook, William L. 1 William Lowell Hook Lowell Hook, 59, passed away suddenly last Friday morning from a heart attack, in the office of the White Star Machine & Supply Co. at Wichita. His death occurred about 45 minutes after he left home for his work. Office workers said he jollied with them as usual, and fell dead without a struggle. He was his usual self his wife stated, and after helping wash the breakfast dishes, bade her goodbye in apparently good health. News of his passing was a shock to Rossville friends and relatives. “Lote” as we all knew him, was a native of this community, the younger son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Hook. He was born January 8, 1894 north of Rossville. He got his schooling here and married the former Gladys Jamieson, Dec. 31, 1917. They were in the restaurant business here with her brother, Lance Jamieson from 1919 for seven years until 1926 when they sold out and moved to Topeka. He found employment with the Kraft Cheese Co. and for 14 years remained with them until he took a position with the White Star Machine & Supply Co., and moved to Wichita five years ago. From his boyhood days Lote was identified with Rossville ball teams and a fixture behind the bat. His friends are many, he made in nearly two decades with the team. He was a gentleman wherever you met him, on the ball field, in business or in his home with a personality that drew friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Wall Diffenderfer Funeral Home in Topeka, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Waldron. Many old friends attended. His body was brought to Rossville cemetery for burial. Pallbearers were Clarence Emert, Joe Navarre, Ralph Page, W. H. Kerr, Homer Reid and Roy Wit. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Martin, Topeka, and Mrs. Gertrude Conlan of Miami, Florida, and Capt. Frederick Hook Naval Surgeon with Admiral Halsey’s command in the Pacific area. | |
| 6395 |  | Obituary- Hook, William L. 2 We wish to thank everyone for the many expressions of sympathy, and acts of kindness extended to us in the death of our loved one, Lowell Hook. And for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Gladys Hook, Mrs. Pearl Martin, Mrs. Gertrude Conlan The following were among the many from Rossville who attended the funeral service Tuesday afternoon for Lowell Hook, held at the Wall-Diffenderfer Funeral Home in Topeka: Mrs. Lon Berry, Mrs. Amy Meade, Mr. and Mrs. James Conley, Mr. and Mrs. John Pearl, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pearl, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Emert, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Navarre, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Page, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Navarre, Peggy Navarre, Mrs. Emma Waller, Mrs. Gussie Ishmael, Mrs. Mabel Eversole, Von Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Vorhies, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Martin and Buddy, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reser. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Jamieson and Harriet of Kansas City, were called to Topeka Tuesday to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, Lote Hook. Mrs. Gertrude Conlan of Miami, Florida, was called to Topeka Sunday by the sudden death of her brother, Lowell Hook, who passed away in Wichita, Friday, April 7. | |
| 6396 |  | Obituary- Hook, William V. 1 W. V. HOOK A long time friend and a good man passed quietly from our midst Wednesday morning, when W. V. Hook was found dead at his home, where death had over taken him as J he sat in a rocker beside his cook stove. Mr. Hook had been in poor health for some time, but able to be about town each day and seemed to enjoy life to the fullest extent. He passed his 81st year this summer. For a number of years he had entertained a large number of friends and neighbors at his home on each birthday anniversary and looked forward to the annual event with pleasure. He was born in Tecumseh in 1857 and was the first white child born there, and was the oldest living native of this county. Mr. Hook has been a resident of Shawnee county his entire life. He retired from active farming about 35 years ago and since had lived in Rossville. Mr. Hook was converted early in life and for a long time was an active member of the U. B. church north of Rossville and officiated with worship at the church for a number of years. After moving from his farm to Rossville he united with the local Presbyterian church and has been a faithful supporter of his church at all times. In 1877 he was married to Miss Rose Ann Miller and to this union, nine children were born; five of whom survive. Mrs. Hook, passed very suddenly about thirty years ago in their home on Navarre street. After some years he married Mrs. Mina Neiswender of Silver Lake, and they continued to live at the old home, until just a year ago when she passed away. | |
| 6397 |  | Obituary- Hook, William V. 2 He is survived by five children, Lowell Hook, Mrs. Sam Martin of Topeka; Mrs. Golda Harshbarger, Rossville; Mrs. Frank Conlan, Miami, Fla., and Dr. Fred Hook, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu; thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church, with Rev. Naismith of Lawrence officiating. Music was furnished by a soloist, Mr. Francis Ball accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Golda Ball of Topeka. The pall bearers were, Morris Bond, Fred McCollough, Albert Reser, Frank Zook, Davie Davis and C.E. Cless. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6398 |  | Obituary- Hoover, George G. S. Hoover George Samuel Hoover was born near Lexington, Kentucky, July 20, 1866. He passed away December 17, 1934, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 27 days. When he was three years old his parents moved to Missouri, where he grew up. As a young man he lived and worked in Kansas City for several years. Later he located near Rossville, and for over 40 years he has been a successful farmer in this community. On May 22, 1891, he was united in marriage to Anna Hass, and after these years together, she is left to mourn his going. Other survivors include three brothers, Tom Hoover of Independence, Mo., Wiley and Harvey Hoover, of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Alma Lasswell of Topeka, also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Conwell’s Mortuary Chapel in Topeka, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Horton. Two solos were sung by Mrs. Grace Rogers, accompanied by Miss Lorene Parr. The pall-bearers were George Bickelhaupt, Edward Richmond, Herman Johnson, H. E. McCollough, A.N. White and Ted Fields. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. CARD OF THANKS – We deeply appreciate the sympathetic help of friends and neighbors in the sorrow of the loss of our husband. Mrs. Anna Hoover | |
| 6399 |  | Obituary- Hoover, Hammond Hammond J. Hoover Hammond James Hoover, 84, St. Joseph, Mo., died Saturday, January 20, 1990, at his home. The son of the late L. Hammond and Catherine King Hoover, he was born October 13, 1905, in Buchanan County in Cono Township, la. He attended schools in Quasqueton, Ia. He was a member of the Wesley Methodist Church. Mr. Hoover moved to Delia in 1925, where he farmed with his father. He married Mary G. Gardner February 24, 1928. The family moved to De Kalb, Mo. in 1943, then to St. Joseph, Mo. in 1945. Mr. Hoover worked as a warehouse groceryman for Affiliated Foods for 23 years before retiring in 1975. Other survivors include two sons, Alvin D and Raphael D„ Rushville, Mo.; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two nieces. Services were held January 22, at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, Mo. Entombment was in Memorial Park Mausoleum. | |
| 6400 |  | Obituary- Hoover, Harry Dr. Harry Hoover was buried in Topeka, Tuesday. Dr. Hoover spent his childhood in the Silver Lake Community and a number from here attended funeral service. His only sister Jessie Hoover lives in Topeka. He had been in an accident several months ago and it resulted in his death last Friday at Christ's hospital. |
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