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6401
Obituary- Hoobler, Forrest
Obituary- Hoobler, Forrest
Forrest Jacob Hoobler

TOPEKA – Forrest Jacob Hoobler, 96, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Forrest was born in Maple Hill, Kansas, on June 17, 1926, the son of Vern Perry and Mary Myrtle Rake Hoobler. He graduated from Rossville High School. Forrest proudly served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952 and was stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado. He married Eleanor Walker on March 23, 1957, in Topeka. Forrest worked for Southwestern Bell as a telephone repairman and retiring after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Town and Country Christian Church and had a strong faith. Forrest was also a member of 4H and the Masonic Lodge. He volunteered at Auburn and McEachron Elementary, French Jr. High, and Topeka West High School, where his grandchildren attended. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the donut shop. Forrest had a passion for working with his hands, including farming, gardening, cooking and woodworking.

Forrest is survived by his children, Vernon Hoobler (Deanna), Diana Disney (Gary), and Sharon Birtell (Doug); grandchildren, Lauren Hoobler, Dylan and Ty Disney, and Sean and Austin Tabor; and brother, Les Hoobler (Evelyn). He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and siblings, Harold Hoobler, Mildred Ronsse, Lloyd, Raymond, Dwight, William Albert and Everett Hoobler.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at Town and Country Christian Church, 4925 SW 29th Street, Topeka KS 66614, where funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Forrest’s family prefers masks be worn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church, or to Interim Hospice and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfmaily.com.
 
 
6402
Obituary- Hoobler, Harold
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.
 
 
6403
Obituary- Hoobler, Lloyd 1
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.
 
 
6404
Obituary- Hoobler, Lloyd 2
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.
 
 
6405
Obituary- Hoobler, Margie
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.
 
 
6406
Obituary- Hoobler, Mary
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.
 
 
6407
Obituary- Hoobler, Raymond
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.
 
 
6408
Obituary- Hoobler, Velma
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.
 
 
6409
Obituary- Hook, Benjamin
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.
 
 
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Obituary- Hook, Clyde
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. 
 
6411
Obituary- Hook, Emma
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.
 
 
6412
Obituary- Hook, Guilford
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.
 
 
6413
Obituary- Hook, Leroy
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.
 
 
6414
Obituary- Hook, Louie
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.
 
 
6415
Obituary- Hook, Mina 1
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.
 
 
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Obituary- Hook, Mina 2
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
 
 
6417
Obituary- Hook, Rosa
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] 
 
6418
Obituary- Hook, William L. 1
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.
 
 
6419
Obituary- Hook, William L. 2
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.
 
 
6420
Obituary- Hook, William V. 1
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.
 
 
6421
Obituary- Hook, William V. 2
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. 
 
6422
Obituary- Hoover, George
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
 
 
6423
Obituary- Hoover, Hammond
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.
 
 
6424
Obituary- Hoover, Harry
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. 
 
6425
Obituary- Hoover, Kate
Obituary- Hoover, Kate
Mr. S. F. Hoover of this city and Mr. Wm. Hoover, of Holton drove to Atherton. Mo., Sunday, called by the death of their mother, Mrs. Kate Hoover, who passed away Sunday, morning at 6 o’clock. Mrs. Hoover died at the home of her son Mr. T. A. Hoover, with whom she made her home. Mrs. Hoover had reached the age of 96 years, 3 months and 9 days.

She retained her faculties up until her last wakeful moment in life, quietly passing away as she slept. The funeral was held Monday, July 7, at 2 p. m., and the body was interred at Salem church near the city of Atherton. The surviving mem¬bers of her family are five sons: Mr. T. A. Hoover, Atherton, Mo., Mr. H. L. Hoover, living in California, Mr. A. Hoover, Independence, Ks., Mr. W. Hoover, Holton, Mr. S. F. Hoover of Rossville; three daughters: Mrs. Mary Withers, Atherton, Mo., Mrs. Alma Lasswell, Topeka and Mrs. Estella Bledsoe, Strong City, Kansas.
 
 
6426
Obituary- Hoover, Kate 2
Obituary- Hoover, Kate 2
From findagrave.com 
 
6427
Obituary- Hopkins, Alice
Obituary- Hopkins, Alice
MRS. ALICE HOPKINS
Graveside services for Mrs. Alice Hopkins, 90, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Rossville Cemetery. She died Friday evening in a Topeka nursing home; where she had been living for several years.

A resident of Rossville most of her life, Mrs. Hopkins was born in Indiana. She was the widow of Ira Hopkins, longtime resident and businessman in Rossville.

Survivors include two step sons and three step daughters and nine grandchildren.
 
 
6428
Obituary- Hopkins, Arthur
Obituary- Hopkins, Arthur
Arthur E. Hopkins
LAWRENCE - Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rumsey Funeral Home here for Arthur E. Hopkins, 74, Lawrence, who died Sunday in a Lawrence hospital.

He was born Jan. 27, 1903, in Oklahoma, and lived in Topeka and Rossville many years before moving to California in 1945.

He was an electrician and a member of the Church of Christ of Lawrence.

His widow, Mrs. Ruby Hopkins, survives at the home.

Other survives include two sons, Robert Hopkins, Los Angeles, and Eugene Hopkins, Midwest City, Okla.; a brother, Walter Hopkins, Route 6, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Ella Mae Barrett, Florence; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Anna Belle Black, Route 3, Lawrence, and Mrs. Dorothy Mendenhall, Denver; a stepson, Carl Baker, Denver; 15 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Burial will be in McLouth Cemetery.
 
 
6429
Obituary- Hopkins, Bertha B.
Obituary- Hopkins, Bertha B.
Mrs. Fred Hopkins

Mrs. Bertha Hopkins, aged 31, died Tuesday morning at Stormont hospital, Topeka. The funeral was held today at 2 o'clock from Shellabarger's chapel. Mrs. Hopkins was the wife of Fred E. Hopkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Hopkins of this city. The Hopkins home was 901 North Madison. Beside her husband she is survived by three children, Fred 12, Walter [8?], Ella May, 2; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Markley, her sister, Alice and one brother, Walter Markley.

[From the Rossville Reporter, July 29, 1920] 
 
6430
Obituary- Hopkins, Bertha d.1913
Obituary- Hopkins, Bertha d.1913
Bertha Orwan was born Dec. 21, 1875 in Newbloomfield, Perry county, Pennsylvania, and departed this world Sept. 24, 1913. Her parents died while she was only a few years old and she was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. George Stumbaugh and removed to Kansas in 1883 at the age of eight. On Jan. 16, 1895 she was united in marriage to Ira Hopkins. To this union eight children were born two of whom died while infants. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins united with the Methodist church in 1891.

Mrs. Hopkins was an ideal mother whose whole thought was for her family. She was loved by all her neighbors for her kindly and sunny disposition. Her loss will be felt most keenly by the whole community. The funeral was held from the Methodist church Friday, Sept. 26 conducted by the Rev. J.K. Miller. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery.
 
 
6431
Obituary- Hopkins, Bertha L. d.1905
Obituary- Hopkins, Bertha L. d.1905
Mrs. Bertha Hopkins, died at her home in Shawnee, Ok., Wednesday, March 18, 1905 at the age of 26 yrs. Her death was due to blood poisoning induced by childbirth. Her maiden name was Templin. The oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Templin who reside at Silver Lake, Kansas. Besides her husband and parents she leaves two children, little boys, aged two and four years, also two brothers and one sister who live with their parents at the Lake.

The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at this place last Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J.G. Mayer of Topeka. The funeral was very largely attended, the church being crowded to the doors with sympathizing friends and neighbors. The burial took place in the Rossville cemetery.

The bereaved husband returned to Oklahoma Sunday where he will ship his goods and return to this city to make his home. The two children are in care of the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Hopkins.
 
 
6432
Obituary- Hopkins, Carl
Obituary- Hopkins, Carl
Carl Hopkins
Services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church for Carl O. Hopkins, 78, 1924 N. Central, who died Sunday in a Topeka hospital.

He was born May 10, 1896, at Rossville and spent most of his life in the Topeka community. He served in the Navy during World War I.

He was a coach car man for Santa Fe Railway and worked for the railway 47 years before he retired in 1960. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church and Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion.

He was married to Retha Kirby on April 7, 1967. She survives.

Other survivors include three sons, Orwin L. Hopkins, 2321 Duncan Drive, Robert Hopkins, 1815 Lott and Bernard C. Hopkins, 5625 W. 16th; three sisters, Mrs. Clara McDonald, 721 Roosevelt, Mrs. Dorothy Sader, Fort Riley, and Mrs. Gladys Patterson, Amarillo, Texas; and four grandchildren.

Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Hopkins will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Brennan Funeral Home where parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
 
 
6433
Obituary- Hopkins, Emma
Obituary- Hopkins, Emma
Emma Bertha Hopkins, the four year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hopkins, died Friday morning Mar. 4, 1904. The funeral services were conducted at the home, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. by Rev. Clyde L. Kuhn.

The little girl was taken sick with appendicitis about a week before her death. Though every effort was made to save her life, all was in vain, and at 6 o'clock Friday morning, with the severest pain and suffering, the little life went out in death.

This is twice that the death angel has come into this home. And each time a little girl with her sunshine and innocent has been taken to her heavenly home. Though the hearts of the father and mother are torn with sorrow and grief, yet God who doth all things well sustains them.

To that alwise and merciful Providence, the friends and relatives of the bereaved commend them.

[From the Shawnee County News, Friday, March 11, 1904] 
 
6434
Obituary- Hopkins, Ira 1
Obituary- Hopkins, Ira 1
Ira T. Hopkins
Funeral services for Ira Hopkins were held Saturday afternoon, May 20 at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church conducted by the pastor, Don Jones. Mrs. Hopkins passed away Wednesday night, May 17, after a brief illness in a Topeka hospital.

Music for the service was furnished by Mrs. Lorene Harth and Mrs. Maxine Trimble, with Mrs. Irene Campbell, accompanist.

Pallbearers were Joe Parr, John Lillard, Glen Davis, Shirley Parr, Wm. Hess and Ralph Page.

Burial was in Rossville cemetery.

Mr. Hopkins was a native son, born in this community Dec. 15, 1875, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Hopkins.

He spent his early life on the Hopkins farm west of Rossville. His first wife died in the early part of the century, with six children born to this union.

Some years after death he married Alice Ross, who with five children, survive him. They are three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Patterson, Wichita; Mrs. Clara McDonald and Mrs. Dorothy Fader, Topeka; two sons, Carl Hopkins, Topeka; and Marvin Hopkins, Miami, Florida. One son, Omar, preceded him in death. One sister, Ida Ayers, Uvalde, Texas also survives.

For over forty years, Mr. Hopkins was in the mercantile business, first in hardware and later in general merchandise. He retired some years ago and had lived quietly at his home until fatal illness.

He was a member of the Rossville Methodist church since Aug. 6, 1905. Mr. Hopkins had an abiding love of his community and his neighbors in Rossville. He loved to help other people, and anyone who knew him came to depend upon him for advice and counsel. He was always ready to extend a helping hand to those who needed it, and he set an example of goodness, patience and neighborliness.

The following were among the out-of-town folk who were here Saturday to attend the funeral service of Ira Hopkins held at the Methodist Church: Kenneth Stevens, Rev. and Mrs. Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Webb, Mrs. Floyd Cless, Mrs. Charity James, Mrs. Clinton Stalker, Mrs. Margaret Witter, Mrs. Olive Cochran and Mrs. John Lewis, all of Topeka; Mrs. Carrie Kinnet and Rozella of Ozawkie; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cless of Hutchinson; Mrs. Joe Barney of Grove community.
 
 
6435
Obituary- Hopkins, Ira 2
Obituary- Hopkins, Ira 2
Ira Hopkins was taken to Stormont Hospital early last week for a general check-up. He became seriously ill this week when pneumonia developed and Tuesday, he was given blood transfusions. His son, Marvin, flew in from Florida, called home by his father's illness. Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Patterson of Wichita also have been here. Mrs. Patterson formerly was Gladys Hopkins.
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As we go to press news came that Mr. Hopkins passed away this Thursday morning.

CARD OF THANKS - 25 May 1950
To our friends and neighbors, your comforting expressions of sympathy will always be remembered with deep gratitude. --The Hopkins, Fader, McDonald and Patterson Families
 
 
6436
Obituary- Hopkins, Josiah
Obituary- Hopkins, Josiah
Josiah Thomas Hopkins was born June 4, 1845, in Phelps county, Missouri, died May 5, 1921, aged 75 years, 11 months and 1 day.

At the age of 10 he came to Kansas with his parents in 1855, locating near Tecumseh, Ks. In March 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca E. Heslet. To this union nine children were born, four of whom survive.

Mr. Hopkins came to Rossville with his family in 1878 locating first southwest of Rossville on what is known as the Elmer Young farm. In 1880 he sold the place and purchased the present Hopkins farm northwest of Rossville where he continued to reside until 1907 when he moved into town.

During his long residence here Mr. Hopkins had served almost continuously for 35 years as Justice of the Peace.

While too young to serve in the army of the Civil War, he was a member of the Kansas National guard at the time of the Price raid into Kansas. After the war he made three trips across the plains of Kansas to Denver as a freighter, the last time loading out from Wamego as the railroad had reached that point in its westward reach.

As a mark of respect the business houses of Rossville closed during the funeral services Sat. afternoon, May 7. The services were held in the Methodist church, the sermon preached by the Rev. H.L. Nelson of Topeka. The pallbearers were friends whom Mr. Hopkins had selected himself to serve in that capacity. They were Will VanOrsdol., F.P. McCollough, J.C. Bradley, W.V. Hook, Chas. Alexander and John Kesler. The body was interred in Rossville cemetery.

Besides his widow he is survived by four children, Mrs. Ida Ayers, Magnolia, Texas; Ira T., and Fred E., Rossville and William B. of Topeka.
 
 
6437
Obituary- Hopkins, Rebecca
Obituary- Hopkins, Rebecca
Mrs. J.T. Hopkins Died Monday

Mrs. Rebecca Ellen Hopkins, widow of the late J.T. Hopkins, died at 5 o'clock Monday evening following a long illness. Since a stroke of paralysis last February she had been practically helpless and required the assistance of a caretaker. Mrs. Hopkins had been unconscious since Friday of last week and no hope was held out for any improvement in her condition. Her death was due to a number of complications.

Mrs. Hopkins had been a resident of Kansas for the past fifty-nine years. She was a native of Zionville, Indiana, where she was born, Dec. 1, 1847, coming to Rossville township while a young woman. While living at Tecumseh she was united in marriage to Joseph Hopkins, March 16, 1870. Of the seven children born to this union four survive her. She united with the Baptist church in her girlhood but later affiliated with the Methodist church here.

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 p.m. and was attended by a great number of lifetime friends and neighbors. The service was conducted by Rev. Basquin. The songs sung at the service were the one selected by Mrs. Hopkins herself in planning the little services she preferred should be done following her death.

Members of her family who survive are her daughter, Mrs. Ida Ayers, of Magnolia, Texas, and three sons, Ira T. of Rossville, Fred and William of Topeka. She is also survived by four half-sisters, Mrs. Frank Cooper of Eskridge, Mrs. Mina Wax of Maple Hill, Mrs. M.S. McElvain and Mrs. Delia Swearingen of Rossville; three half-brothers, James Heslet, Washington, D.C., Joseph Heslet, of Rossville, and Jacob Heslet, address unknown. Interment was made in Rossville cemetery in the family lot.
 
 
6438
Obituary- Hopkins, William
Obituary- Hopkins, William
WILLIAM B. HOPKINS
Wm. B. Hopkins, of 1127 Forest avenue, Topeka, died unexpectedly from a heart attack last Friday afternoon while visiting at the home of his son Ira, in another part of the city, 1214 Clay street. Mr. Hopkins was talking in front of the son’s home when he sank to the ground and was pronounced dead when he was carried into the house.

Mr. Hopkins was a former member of the Topeka police force and for two years prior to becoming a policeman had served two years as a guard at the state penitentiary.

He had spent practically all his life in the vicinity of Rossville prior to his removal to Topeka about 10 years ago.

He was born at Rossville April 3, 1881, and at the date of his death was 48 years and 23 days old. During his boyhood, at the age of 15, he was converted end baptized in the Rossville Christian church.

He was married to Millie Smith September 8, 1907, and five children were born to this union, all of whom are still living. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife and the five children, Ira, Thelma, Roy, Clarence and Floyd, all of the home address except Ira who is married and living in Topeka. He also is survived by one brother, Ira T. Hopkins of Rossville and one sister, Ida Ayers, Montell Texas; and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at Conwell’s Funeral Home at 8th and Quincy, Topeka, Monday. April 29, conducted by R. G. Anderson, of the Oakland Methodist church. Interment was in the Memorial cemetery.


The following persons from here attended the funeral of William B. Hopkins in Topeka Monday afternoon: Mr. and Mrs. John Kinnett, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Hartzell, Mr. and Mrs. Mell McElvain, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Patterson, Omar Hopkins, Miss Dorothy Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hopkins, Miss Della Startup, Walter Startup, Mrs. Mary Heslet, Mrs. Ada Yocum, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Heslet.


Mr. and Mrs. Allison French of Argentine, who were called in Topeka on account of the death of Mrs. French’s uncle, Will Hopkins, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hopkins.
 
 
6439
Obituary- Horack, Edward 1
Obituary- Horack, Edward 1
Edward Horack
LEWISBURG, Ohio — Funeral services for Edward J. Horack, 79, were Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, at Barnes Funeral Home in Lewisburg, Ohio. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg.

Mr. Horack, of Eaton-Lewisburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, at a Nashville, Tenn., hospital.

He retired from McCall’s after 37 years of service and had served in the Army during World War ll.

Mr. Horack was born Sept. 24, 1920, in Delia, Kan., the son of Ignatius and Veronica Hejtmanek Horack.

He was a member of Lewisburg Church of God for 26 years, where he was Sunday school superintendent.

He married Lula K. Brewer Horack. She preceded him in death in 1989.

Mr. Horack is survived by a son, Kenneth E. Horack, Antioch, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Velma J. Pitts and Jeraldine Hutchinson, both of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Al Horack, Oakhurst, Calif., and Bennie Horack of Delia, Kan.; three sisters, Emily Dodge, Delia, Irene Collett, Camas, Wash., and Esther Wehner, Rossville, Kan.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lewisburg Church of God and sent in care of the Rev. Linda Evans, 35 N. Lafayette, Camden,
Ohio, 45311.
 
 
6440
Obituary- Horack, Edward 2
Obituary- Horack, Edward 2
Horack
Edward J. Horack, 79, Eaton-Lewisburg, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 at Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

He was born Sept. 24, 1920, in Delia, the son of Ignatius and Veronica Hejtmanek Horack.

He retired from McCall’s after 37 years of service and had served in the Army during World War II.

He was a member of Lewisburg Church of God for 26 years, where he was a Sunday school superintendent.

His wife, Lula K. Brewer Horack, died in 1989.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Horak Davis and a brother, Rudy Horack.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth E. Horack, Antioch, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Velma J. Pitts and Jeraldine Hutchison, both of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, A1 Horack, Oakhurst, Calif., and Bennie Horack of Delia, Kan.; three sisters, Emily Dodge, Delia, Irene Collett, Camas, Wash., and Esther Wehner, Rossville, Kan.; two grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 8 at Barnes Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Burial was at Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewisburg Church of God and sent in care of Rev. Linda Evans, 35 N. Lafayette, Camden, Ohio, 45311.



Edward J. Horack
Edward J. Horack, 79, Lewisburg, OH, died Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville, TN, where he recently moved.

He was born September 24, 1920, in Delia, the son of Ignatius and Veronica Hejtmanek Horak, who came to America from Czechoslovakia.

He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from McCall’s in Dayton, OH after 37 years of service. He was a faithful member of Lewisburg Church of God for 26 years, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. He held many offices and duties in the church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula K. Brewer Horack, in 1989; one sister, Rose Horak Davis; and one brother, Rudy Horack.

Surviving him are a son, Kenneth Horack, Antioch, TX; two stepdaughters, Velma J. Pitts and Jeraldine Hutchison, both of Dayton, OH; two brothers, A1 Horack, Oakhurst, CA, and Edward’s twin, Bennie Horak, Delia; three sisters, Irene Collett, Camas, WA, Emily Dodge, Delia, and Esther Wehner, Rossville; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

His funeral service was Saturday at Barnes Funeral Home, Lewisburg, OH. Interment was in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lewisburg Church of God, c/o the Rev. Linda Evans, 35 North Lafayette Street, Camden, OH I 45311.
 
 
6441
Obituary- Horack, Frances
Obituary- Horack, Frances
Frances P. Horack
Memorial services were held August 3, at the First Assembly of God Church in Bakersfield, Calif., for Frances P. Horack, 76, who died July 30, 1992, in Bakersfield. A private interment was in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mrs. Horack was born October 25, 1915, in Moorhead, Miss., and had been a resident of Taft and Bakersfield for the past 55 years. She was a member of Bakersfield’s First Assembly of God Church, where she taught the Bible for 25 years.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sis¬ter.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Rudy Earl Horack (who is the brother of Bennie Horak, Delia); two daughters, Earleen Yeary Dallas, Tex., and Sylvia Noble, Sacramento, Calif.; a son, Dennis Horack, Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters, six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Hillcrest Mortuary, Bakersfield, was in charge of arrangements.
 
 
6442
Obituary- Horack, Grace
Obituary- Horack, Grace
GRACE E. HORACK
Private services were held in Hillcrest Mortuary Chapel in Bakersfield, Calif, on November 1, for Grace E. Horack, 63, who died of cancer Friday, October 29, 1976. The Reverend Kenneth Cragg of the Northmin ster Presbyterian Church officiated. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield.

Mrs. Horack, born in Delia, resided in Bakersfield 39 years.

Survivors include the widower, Albert, of Bakersfield; a son, Larry, Bakersfield; five brothers, Steven, William, James, Jesse and John Simecka, all of Kansas; a sister, Dora Immenschuh of Kansas, and two grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kern County Cancer Society, 238 18th Street, Bakersfield, Calif. 93301.
 
 
6443
Obituary- Horack, Lula
Obituary- Horack, Lula
Lula K. Horack
Lula K. Horack, New Paris, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 3, 1989, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, after a lengthy illness.

She retired in 1965 from McCall Corp. in Dayton. She was a member of the Lewisburg Church of God.

Survivors include her husband, Edward J. Horack; a son, Kenneth E. Horack, Lewisburg, Ohio; daughters, Velma J. Pitts and Jeraldine Hutchison, both of Dayton; sisters, Minnie Wright and Ruby Prater, both of Dayton; brothers, Ova Brewer, Owosso, Mich., Ray Caldwell, Detroit, Mich., and Ted Caldwell, Dayton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is the sister-in-law of Bennie Horak and Emily Dodge, both of Delia, and Esther Wehner, Rossville.

Funeral services were Friday, January 6, 1989, at Lewisburg Church of God with Pastor Linda Evans officiating. Burial was at Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg. Family received friends on Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Barnes Funeral Home, Lewisburg Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewisburg Church of God.
 
 
6444
Obituary- Horak, Albert
Obituary- Horak, Albert
Albert Horak
Albert Horak, 89, Oakhurst, Ca., died Jan. 24, 2003, at his home. He was born Oct. 28, 1913, in Delia, the son of Ignac and Veronica Horak. He married Grace Simecka and moved to California in 1937. She preceded him in death.

Albert is survived by one son, Larry Horak, Bakersfield, Ca.; three sisters, Irene Collett, Washingtn; Esther Wehner, Mesa, Az., and Emily Dodge, Delia; and a brother, Bennie Horak, Delia. Two brothers, Rudy Horak and Eddie Horak, and one sister, Rose, preceded him in death.

Service and burial were Jan. 30, in Oakhurt, Ca.

-------------------------
Albert Horack [sic]
*Retired supervisor

OAKHURST - Albert Horack, 89, died Friday, Jan. 24. Memorial services were held Thursday, Jan. 30 at Mountain Christian Center in Oakhurst.

Mr. Horack was a former resident of Bakersfield. He worked as a maintenance and transportation supervisor for the Beardsley School in Bakersfield from 12959-1976.

He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Horack of Oakhurst and his son, Larry Horack of Bakersfield. He was brother to Benny Horak, Esther Weiner (spelled incorrectly: correct spelling "Wehner") and Emily Dodge, all of Kansas and Irene Collett of Washington.

Mr. Horack also leaves his grandchildren, Mike Horack and Brad Horack, plus six great-grandchildren.
 
 
6445
Obituary- Horak, Benjamin 1
Obituary- Horak, Benjamin 1
Benjamin F. ‘Bennie’ Horak
Benjamin F. “Bennie” Horak, 92, passed away Nov. 27, 2012, at his home in Topeka.

He was born Sept. 24, 1920, near Delia, the son of Ignac and Veronica Hejtmanek Horak. He attended Golden Rod Grade School and started farming for his father after his graduation.

Bennie farmed all his life and started to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 1961, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church. He was a member and past master of the Delia Masonic Lodge, the Delia High School Board and Local 307 of the United Rubber Workers. He was a charter member of the Delia Lions Club and had been a 4-H leader. Bennie had been a security guard at the Della missile site. He was a 75-year member of ZCBJ Lodge and a member of the Rossville Senior Center. Mr. Horak was a charter member of the US Bank Silver Elite Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Peggy Jean Workman, April 10, 2007, his twin brother Eddie and brothers Rudy and Elbert and his sister Rose.

He was united in marriage to Sara Stum in August 1945 at Alma. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his son, Don Horak of Della; sisters, Emily Dodge, Irene Collett and Esther Wehner; four grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were Nov. 30 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Czech Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or to the donor’s choice and sent in care of the funeral home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS 66536.
 
 
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BENJAMIN F. “BENNIE” HORAK
Benjamin F. “Bennie” Horak, 92, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at his home in Topeka.

He was born Sept. 24, 1920, near Delia, the son of Ignac and Veronica Hejtmanek Horak.

He attended Golden Rod Grade School and started farming for his father after his graduation.

Bennie farmed all of his life and worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber starting in 1961 and retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. He was a member and past master of the Delia Masonic Lodge, the Delia High School Board of Education and Local Union No 307 United Rubber Workers. He was a charter member of the Delia Lions Club and had been a 4-H leader. Ben¬nie had been a security guard at the Delia Missile site. He was a 75-year member of ZCB J Lodge and a member of the Rossville Senior Center. Mr. Horak was a charter member of the US Bank Silver Elite Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Peggy Jean Workman, April 10, 2007, his twin brother Eddie and brothers Rudy and Elbert and his sister Rose.

He was united in marriage to Sara Stum in August 1945 at Alma. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his son, Don Horak, Delia; sisters Emily Dodge, Irene Collett and Esther Wehner; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 30, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Interment was in the Czech Moravian Cemetery located north of Rossville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or to the donor’s choice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536 Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
 
 
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Ignac Horak

Ignac Horak, 87, Delia, died early Sunday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted April l17 for treatment of a heart ailment. He later had an apparent cerebral hemorrhage.

He was born Sept. 26, 1884, at Bilnz, Czechoslovakia, and lived in the United States since 1912. He lived in the Delia community about 60 years.

He served in the Czechoslovakian Army in 1909. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad 30 years before he retired in 1949. He later was a custodian at Delia Grade School eight years.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Delia, Moravian Lodge No. 128, ZCBJ, Rossville, and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.

He was married to Veronica Hejtmanek on Nov. 8, 1908, at Bratislav, Czechoslovakia. She died in November 1968.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Rose Davis, Bakersfield, Calif., Mrs. Irene Collett, Washougal, Wash., Mrs. Emily Dodge, Delia, and Mrs. Esther Wehner, Rossville; four sons, Rudy Horak and Albert Horak, both of Bakersfield, Calif., Eddie Horak, Lewisburg, Ohio, and Bennie Horak, Delia; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Parker Mortuary. Burial was in Moravian Cemetery southeast of Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church, Delia.
 
 
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Rudolph Earl Horack
Rudolph Earl Horack, 87, Bakersfield, CA, died Wednesday, March 11, 1998.

Mr. Horack was born November 7, 1910, in Czechoslovakia, the son of Ignac and Veronica Horak. He had been a resident of Taft and Bakersfield, Calif., for the past 61 years. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Bakersfield, and had served on the Deacon Board and Men’s Ministries. He had been employed for 25 years at Tosco Refinery, retiring in 1976. He was lovingly known as “Papa” by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignac and Veronica Horak; Frances, his wife of 54 years; and his sister, Rose Davis.

Survivors include two daughters, Earleene Yeary, Plano, TX, Sylvia Noble, Sacramento, CA; one son, Dennis Horack, Bakersfield, CA; three brothers, Albert Horack, Oakhurst, CA, Bennie Horak, Delia, and Eddie Horack, New Paris, OH; three sisters, Emily Dodge, Delia, Irene Collett, Camas, WA, and Esther Wehner, Rossville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Saturday at Brimhall Road Assembly of God Church, Bakersfield. Private interment followed.

Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary Funeral directors were in charge of arrangements.
 
 
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Rudolph Earl Horack
Services: Sat., Mar. 14, 10 a.m.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 1998 at Brimhall Road Assembly of God Church, 10700 Brimhall Rd. for Rudolph Earl Horack, 87, who passed away March 11, 1998 in Bakersfield, CA. Private interment to follow. Reverend Steven Yeary will officiate.

Mr. Horack was born November 7, 1910 in Czechoslovakia, and had been a resident of Taft and Bakersfield for the past 61 years. He was a member of Bakersfield's First Assembly of God Church and had served on the Deacon Board and Men’s Ministries. He had been employed for 25 years at Tosco Refinery, retiring in 1976. He was lovingly known as "Papa” by his family and friends.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Ignac and Veronica Horack, his beloved wife of 54 years, Frances, and his sister, Rose Da: vis. Survivors include daughters, Earleene Yeary of Plano, TX., Sylvia Noble and husband Bill of Sacramento; son, Dennis and wife Joan of Bakersfield; brothers, Albert Horack of Oakhurst, CA., Bennie Horack of Delia, KS., Eddie. Horack of New Paris, OH.; sisters, Emily Dodge of Delia, KS., Irene Collett of Camas, WA., and Esther Wehner of Rossville, KS.; grandchildren, Steven Yeary of Bakersfield, Jan Yeary of Plano, TX., Julie Pennington of Antioch, Jarrod Short of Sacramento, Cameron Short of Sunnyvale, Lori Honea of Bakersfield; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Tiffany, and Joe Year,. Kaylee and Justin Honea of Bakersfield and Spenser Pennington of Antioch.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brimhall Road Assembly of God Mission Program.
 
 
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Sara M. Horak

Sara M. Horak, 91, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at Peggy Kelly House in Topeka.

She was born on January 16, 1929, at Rossville, to John and Lottie T. Besta Stum. Sara grew up in the Rossville community, where she attended school.

In August of 1945, Sara Stum and Benjamin Horak were united in marriage. Bennie preceded her in death on November 29, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Duane Stum; and her daughter, Peggy Jean Workman.

Sara and Bennie farmed in the Delia community many years. She also was a school bus driver for USD #321. Sara was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church, the Rossville Senior Center, PSB Rollers, and the ZCBJ Lodge No. 418. She was an active member of the community.

Survivors include her son, Donald Horak, Delia; a sister, Agnes (Robert) Cox, Topeka; brother, Wilbur (Sally) Stum Sr., Rossville; four grandchildren, Terry (Wendi) Horak, Brian (Lisa) Horak, and Kelly (Garrett) Donovan all of Rossville and Tammy Workman, Manchester, KY; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be at the Czech-Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Mrs. Horak will lie in state Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville High School Booster Club and sent in care of the Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
 
 

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