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| 6551 |  | Obituary- Hurren, James James W.C. Hurren James W.C. Hurren, 73, passed away March 15, 2013 in an accident. His parents were Norman & Helen Hurren. He was born on November 15, 1939 in Bromhead, Saskatchewan, Canada. He graduated from Torquay High School in 1957 and attended the University of Montana. He served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. Hurren became a United States Citizen in 1966. He married Judith Way in October 1966 in Beloit, Kansas. Jim is survived by brother, Robert (Phyllis) Hurren, 3 nieces & 2 nephews, Estevan, Saskatchewan, a son, Jamy (Michelle) Hurren, Salina, Kansas & a daughter Jodi (Dusty) Porter, Rossville, & 5 grandchildren. Visit chapeloaksne.com for more information. Memorial contributions to the Cat Association of Topeka may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Cremation & Funeral Services, 235 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66603. | |
| 6552 |  | Obituary- Huske, Paul Paul H. Huske Dies Paul H. Huske, 74, of Topeka died Tuesday in a Winchester hospital after a long illness. He was born Dec. 15, 1891 near Auburn and spent most of his life in Shawnee County. He worked at the Topeka' Supply Depot before he retired. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Huske; two sons, Paul D. Huske of Anchorage, Alaska and Kenneth S. Huske of Topeka. He is the father-in-law of Mrs. Paul Huske of Anchorage, the former Geraldine Fawl of Rossville. Parker Mortuary in Topeka was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6553 |  | Obituary- Huss, Marvin Marvin O. Huss Marvin O. Huss, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at a Rossville care facility. He was born July 4, 1937 in Soldier, Kansas, the son of Donald and Lela (Stone) Huss. Marvin graduated from Soldier High School. He was a member of the Kansas National Guard for 6 years. Marvin was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 13 years, American Investors Life Insurance Company for 11 years and the City of Topeka for 11 years prior to retiring. He was a member of Town & Country Christian Church. Marvin married Betty Patch on August 26, 1959 in Holton, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include their children, Todd Huss of Topeka, Jeffrey Huss of Topeka, 4 grandchildren, Sam Huss, Joddie (Joseph) Milavec, Lindsey Huss and Caleb Huss, 1 great-granddaughter, Kayleigh and his siblings, Florence Morris of Berryton, Carroll Huss of Robinson, Kansas and Vera Marchisotto of Oakdale, New York. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Marvin will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, 3625 SW 29th St., Ste. 102, Topeka, Kansas 66614 or to the Town & Country Christian Church, 4925 SW 29th St., Topeka, Kansas 66614. Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting the family. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com. | |
| 6554 |  | Obituary- Hutchings, Rose Rose P. Hutchings ROSSVILLE — Rose P. Hutchings, 82, Rossville, died Sunday, May 24, 1992, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Hutchings was a cashier and bookkeeper for Allied stock brokers before she retired in 1953. She was born Sept. 7, 1909, in Huron, S.D., the daughter of Frank and Alouise Buka Pekarek. She was graduated from Topeka High School. She returned to Shawnee County in 1967 and lived in the Topeka and Rossville areas since. Mrs. Hutchings was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and the Woman's Club of Topeka and was a volunteer for Sheltered Living of Topeka. She was married to Ralph D. Hutchings in 1942, at Forest Hills, N.Y. He died in 1964. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Hutchings, Topeka; a sister, Alouise Davis, Rossville; and a brother, Frank Pekarek, Manitou Springs, Colo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Hutchings will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 W. 7th, 66606. | |
| 6555 |  | Obituary- Hutchinson, Ben Ben Hutchinson We see by the Topeka press that Nolon Clardy, a former Rossville colored citizen, received word of the death of his uncle, Ben Hutchinson, Wednesday at St. Joe, Mo. The funeral will be Saturday at St. Joe. Hutchinson was also a former Rossville resident, about 50 years ago. | |
| 6556 |  | Obituary- Hutfles, Evelyn Evelyn Marie Hutfles Evelyn Marie Hutfles, 87, of Auburn, Kansas, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born March 22,1929, in Kelly, Kansas, to Bernard (Barnie) and Mary Agnes Knipper Niehues. She graduated from St. Bede's High School in Kelly, Kansas. On August 21,1947 she married the love of her life, Clarence F. Hutfles. They resided and farmed in Corning, Kansas, until 1956, when they moved to a farm at Wetmore, Kansas, where they farmed until 1979. In retirement, they resided at Netawaka, Holton and Topeka, Kansas. They enjoyed 61 years of life together. After the death of Clarence, she recently resided at The Homestead in Auburn, Kansas, where everyone there became her second family. Evelyn was a homemaker and helped Clarence on the farm. After they sold the farm in 1979 she began her own home cleaning business, continuing this until 2001. She loved to cook, sew, play cards, bingo and assemble jigsaw puzzles. She was a beautiful seamstress. She loved her family and loved to have fun at whatever she did. She will be fondly remembered for her great sense of humor which she maintained even in her last days. She was always strengthened by her deep abiding faith in the Lord. She was previously a member of St. James Catholic Church, and Altar Society, in Wetmore, Kansas; St. Dominic Catholic Church in Holton, Kansas; and since 2002, Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka, Kansas. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, in 2008, her granddaughter, Kendra Askren, her parents and 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her three sons, William Hutfles and wife, Jane, Omaha, NE; Sam Hutfles and wife Sandy, Seneca, KS; Lewis Hutfles and wife Lupe, Topeka, KS; her five daughters, Mary Boggs and husband Bob, Wakarusa, KS; Lora Barnett and husband Lee, Wakarusa, KS; Sandy Biggs, Topeka, KS; Jackie Askren and husband Kent, Rossville, KS; and Jenny Ohlsen and husband Eric, Whiting, KS; 17 grandchildren, 17 great grand¬children, her brother, Eddie Niehues, Seneca, KS, and her sisters, Antionette Hermesch, Kelly, KS and Josepha Altenhofen, Lincoln, NE. Visitation will be July 3,2016 at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton, KS from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a rosary being said at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, Topeka, KS. Interment will follow at the Wetmore Cemetery, Wetmore, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to The House at Midland Care, 120 SW Frazier, Topeka, KS 66606, or Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka, KS 66614. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com | |
| 6557 |  | Obituary- Hutley, Duane Duane Hutley Duane F. Hutley, 68, Corvallis, OR, died Saturday, December 22, 2001, at his home. He was born in Rossville, the son of S.T. and Alice Marstall Hutley. He graduated from St. Marys High School, and later received a degree in electronics from DeVry Technical Institute, Kansas City, MO. He worked at Brand S Plywood, Evans Products, Smith TV and Appliance in Philomath, OR, and Mac’s TV in Albany, OR, before opening and operating his own business, Hutley TV Service, in March of 1958. He semi-retired in November of 1996. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Corvallis, Corvallis Moose Lodge, and Moose Lodge sponsored bowling teams. On June 20, 1953, he married Laurine Schuetze in Newbury. Together they lived and worked in Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri until moving with their family to Corvallis in December of 1956. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gene Hutley, Corvallis, OR, and Dave Hutley, Snohomish, WA; three daughters, Jane Hutley, Albany, OR, and Pat Russell and Donna Wells, both of San Diego, CA; three brothers, Robert Hutley, Lebanon, OR, James Hutley, Albany, OR, and Roy Hutley, Prineville, OR; four sisters, Naomi Ames, Corvallis, OR, Doris Ward, Philomath, OR, Betty Trask, Mission, British Columbia, Canada, and Diane Patterson, Colton, WA; his mother, Alice Hutley, Corvallis, OR; and seven grandchildren. A funeral Mass was celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Corvallis. Burial was in Oak Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family met with friends and family Thursday at the McHenry Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Benton Hospice Service c/o McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th Street, Corvallis, OR. | |
| 6558 |  | Obituary- Hutton, Evelyn Evelyn M. Hutton Evelyn M. Hutton, 94, Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. Evelyn was born March 23,1920, in Emmett KS, the daughter of Michael and Sarah Lacy O’Connor. On February 17, 1947, Evelyn and John R. Hutton, Jr. were united in marriage. They lived in El Reno OK, where she cared for her father for 15 years. Evelyn and John moved to Merriam KS where they lived for 21 years. She was a member of the Miraculous Medal Society and while a member of St. Pius X Church volunteered at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen from 1981 to 1988. John died Feb. 11, 1988. Evelyn then moved to Topeka and was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church where she kept an Adoration Hour for over 13 years. Evelyn is survived by her sister-in-law, Julia O’Connor; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by all her brothers and sisters, Mary Redman, Catherine Jacobson, Frank O’Connor, Josephine Welchhans, Bernard O’Connor, Bernadine Velasco, Leo O’Connor, Leona O’Connor and Dorothy Heere. Visitation will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. A parish rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Let’s Help, PO Box 2492, Topeka KS 66601 or to Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 3601 SW 17th Street, Topeka KS 66604. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 6559 |  | Obituary- Hyett, Susanna Wamego Times, June 1, 1944, pg. 6 Susannah C. Hyett, oldest inhabitant of St. Marys, died Saturday evening, May 20 at her home on Willow street. She was 94 years old and had come to St. Marys Mission 79 years ago, in the last year of the Civil War amd the seventh year after the establishment of the mission. Miss Hyett was a girl in her teens when the railroad came up the Kaw Valley and the township was laid out. She was born in Belmont County Ohio in 1850 of early American stock. Her parents, Joseph and Margaret Hyett, were also natives of Ohio. | |
| 6560 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Amelia MRS. AMELIA IMMENSCHUH Funeral services were held at 9 a. m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception church at St. Marys with burial in Mount Calvery [sic] cemetery at St. Marys for Mrs. Amelia A. Immenschuh, 86, of Rossville, who died Thursday at a nursing home in Council Grove. She had been in the home for about four years. Rosary was recited at 8:30 p. m. at the Verschelden funeral home in St. Marys. She was born February 7, 1868, in Flush. She is survived by two sons, Harold of Silver Lake and Phillip of Rossville; three daughters, Mrs. Elsie McCollough and Mrs. Edna Parr, both of Rossville, and Sister Mary of St. Amelia of Memphis, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were five of the grandsons, Leroy Parr, Duane Parr, Marvin Immenschuh, Robert Immenschuh and Fred McCollough, and a nephew, Julius Immenschuh. | |
| 6561 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Dora Dora Immenschuh Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, 79, formerly of Rossville, died Monday, December 23, 1985, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born September 15, 1906 at Delia, the daughter of John and Nettie Scheidegger Simecka, and lived all her life in the Delia and Rossville communities. She was married to Philip Immenschuh December 29, 1926, at St. Marys. He died July 29, 1979. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Helen Decker, Kansas City, and Mrs. Linda Smithers, Topeka; two sons, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia, and Robert Immenschuh, Rossville; four brothers, William B. Smmecka, Frank Simecka and John L. Simecka, all of St. Marys, and Jim Simecka, Delia; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family met with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Chapel. Services were at 11 a.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville City Cemetery. Nephews who served as casket bearers were Ronald S. Simecka, Delbert Simecka, Gary Simecka, Ed Simecka, Jim Simecka, and Rick Simecka. | |
| 6562 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Gladys Gladys Immenschuh Gladys M. Immenschuh, 81, Wichita, died Tuesday, February 18, 2003. Surviving her are two sons, John Lee Immenschuh, Wichita, and Thomas A. Immenschuh, San Antonio, TX; three daughters, Eva Marie Immenschuh, San Antonio, TX, Deanna Hollis, Topeka, and Annette Kasselman, Imperial, NE; a brother, Charles Martin, Silver Lake; four sisters, Olive Baird, Neosho, MO, Doris MaGee, Twin Falls, ID, Betty Gibson, Topeka, and Catherine DeVader, Delia; 22 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her service was at 10 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Wichita. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Hillside Funeral Home East in Wichita was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6563 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Harold 1 Harold Immenschuh ST. MARYS-Harold R. Immenschuh, 74, Silver Lake, died Friday at his home. He was born July 24, 1896, in Belvue and had lived his entire life in the Rossville and Silver Lake area. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Mr. Immenschuh was married to Martha Meyer on Feb. 4, 1920, in Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Charles Immenschuh, Silver Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Althea Keller, 3nl4 Rochester Road, and Mrs. Viola Clark Overland Park; a brother, Philip Immenschuh, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Parr, and Mrs. Elsie McCollough, both of Rossville, and Sister Mary, of St. Amelia, St. Louis, Mo.; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys. The family rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Verscheldcn Mortuary, St. Marys. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. | |
| 6564 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Kathleen Kathleen Immenschuh Kathleen Marie Immenschuh, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Immenschuh of Rossville, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital. Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Immenschuh, all of Rossville. Graveside services were held this Thursday at 2 p.m. at Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6565 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Martha Martha C. Immenschuh Martha Immenschuh, 93, St. Marys, formerly of Silver Lake, died Wednesday, January 1,1992, at St. Marys Manor. Mrs. Immenschuh was a farm wife. She was born April 28, 1898, at St. Marys, the daughter of John Henry and Catherine Seitz Meyer. She lived in the St. Marys, Silver Lake, and Rossville communities all of her life. Mrs. Immenschuh was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, and a former member of Silver Lake Senior Citizens and Silver Lake Community Club. She was married to Harold R. Immenschuh February 4, 1920, in St. Marys. He died August 7, 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Viola Clark, Overland Park, and Althea Keller, Topeka; a son, Charles Immenschuh, Silver Lake; a brother, Clarence Meyer, St. Marys; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was 10 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial was in Silver Lake Cemetery. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. | |
| 6566 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Marvin MARVIN E. IMMENSCHUH Marvin E. Immenschuh, 88, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Oakley Place of Rossville. He was born March 1, 1929 in Rural Shawnee County Kansas, the son of Philip and Dora Simecka Immenschuh. Marvin graduated from Silver Lake High School. He served in Germany during the Korean War as a Military Police Officer in the United States Army. Marvin farmed in Shawnee County and then near Delia for many years. He moved to Rossville when he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert and a sister, Linda Smithers. Survivors include his sister, Helen (Chuck) Droegemeier, Rossville and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 20,2017 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment with Military Honors will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Immenschuh will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Tuesday December 19, 2017 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 2231 SW Wannamaker, Suite 202, Topeka, Kansas 66614. To leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 6567 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Philip PHILIP IMMENSCHUH Philip Immenschuh, 74, Rossville, died Sunday, July 29, 1979, at a Topeka Hospital. He was born July 13, 1905, at Rossville, the son of Charles and Amelia Riat Immenschuh. He lived all his life in the Rossville area and was a retired farmer. He married Dora Simecka at St. Marys on December 29, 1926. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia, and Robert Immenschuh, Rossville; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Decker, Kansas City, and Mrs. Linda Smithers, Topeka; a sister, Sister Mary St. Amelia, Florrisant, Mo.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home Chapel, St. Marys. Burial will be at Rossville Cemetery. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. | |
| 6568 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Robert 1 Robert J. Immenschuh ROSSVILLE – Robert J. Immenschuh, 55, Rossville, died Tuesday, April 26, 1988, south of Rossville. Dr. William N. Leifer, Shawnee County deputy district coroner, said Mr. Immenschuh suffered an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Mr. Immenschuh was a layout specialist for Topeka Foundry and Iron Works the past 10 years. He previously was a bulldozer operator for James Rezac Construction Co. 12 years and a welder for Henry Manufacturing Co., and Allis Chalmers. He was born Oct. 7, 1932, at Rossville, the son of Phillip Charles and Dora Marie Simecka Immenschuh. He attended Rossville schools and was graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1950. Mr. Immenschuh was an associate member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and Peoples State Rollers Club, both at Rossville. He was married to Ruth Olson Sept. 16, 1951, at Rossville. She survives. A daughter, Kathleen Marie Immenschuh, died Jan 2, 1952. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Marcia Dechand, Meriden, and Mrs. Roberta Lemay, Council Grove; a son, Russell Immenschuh, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Helen Decker, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Immenschuh will lie in state after 3 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville, 66533, or to the Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens, 2701 Randolph, 66611. DOD 04-26-1988 | |
| 6569 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Robert 2 Robert J. Immenschuh Robert J. Immenschuh, 55, Rossville, died Tuesday, April 26, 1988, south of Rossville, of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Mr. Immenschuh was born October 7, 1932, at Rossville, the son of Phillip Charles and Dora Marie Simecka Immenschuh. Mr. Immenschuh attended schools in Rossville and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1950. Mr. Immenschuh was a bulldozer operator for James Rezac Construction Company for 12 years. He worked as a welder for Henry Manufacturing Company and Allis Chalmers. He was employed as a lay-out specialist for the Topeka Foundry and Iron Works for the last 10 years. He was an associate member of Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion Post #31 of the American Legion at Rossville and also Peoples State Rollers Club at Rossville. Mr. Immenschuh was married to Ruth Olson on September 16, 1951, at Rossville. She survives. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Marie Immenschuh, January 2, 1952. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Marcia Dechand, Meriden, and Mrs. Robert Lemay, Council Grove; a son, Russell Immenschuh, Rossville; a brother, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia; a sister, Mrs. Helen Decker, Kansas City, Mo.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Parker-Price Mortuary with the Rev. Robert Sieh officiating. Interment was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rossville Christian Church, Rossville, Ks. 66533; or the Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens, 2701 Randolph, Topeka, Ks. 66611. | |
| 6570 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Robert 3 Immenschuh Robert J. Immenschuh, 55, Rossville, died Tuesday, April 26, 1988, south of Rossville. Dr. William N. Leifer, Shawnee County deputy district coroner, said Mr. Immenschuh suffered an apparently self-inflicted gunshot would to the head. Mr. Immenschuh was a layout specialist for Topeka Foundry and Iron Works the past 10 years. He previously was a bulldozer operator for James Rezac Construction Co., 12 years and a welder for Henry Manufacturing Co., and Allis Chalmers. He was born Oct. 7, 1932, at Rossville, the son of Phillip Charles and Dora Marie Simecka Immenschuh. He attended Rossville schools and was graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1950. Mr. Immenschuh was an associate member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and Peoples State Rollers Club, both at Rossville. He was married to Ruth Olson Sept. 16, 1951, at Rossville. She survives. A daughter, Kathleen Marie Immenschuh, died Jan. 2, 1952. Other survivors include two daughters. Mrs. Marcia Dechand, Meriden, and Mrs. Roberta Lemay, Council Grove; a son, Russell Immenschuh, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Helen Decker, Kansas City Mo.; a brother, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Immenschuh will lie in state after 3 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Rossville, 66533, or to the Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens, 2701 Randolph, 66611. | |
| 6571 |  | Obituary- Immenschuh, Ruth Ruth M. Immenschuh ROSSVILLE—Ruth M. Immenschuh, 68, Rossville, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 26,1935, in St. Marys, the daughter of Delbert and Gladys Allen Olson; She was raised in Rossville, attended Rossville schools and was a lifelong Rossville resident. Mrs. Immenschuh was a homemaker and later worked in the Mainstreeter Restaurant in Rossville. She was a member of Rossville Christian Church, a member and officer of the Countryside Club, a member of US Bank's Rollers Club and an associate member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, all in Rossville. She married Robert J. Immenschuh on Sept. 16,1951, in Ross¬ville. He died April 26,1988. Mrs. Immenschuh also was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Marie Immenschuh, or Jan. 2, 1952; a half brother, Kenneth Olson, on Jan. 15,1968; and a stepsister, Darlene Harris, on Jan. 19,1990. Survivors include two daughters, Marcia Dechand, Meriden, and Roberta LeMay, Council Grove; a son, Russell Immenschuh, Rossville; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery at Rossville. Mrs. Immenschuh will lie in state at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, where visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Christian Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of the funeral chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, Kan., 66533. | |
| 6572 |  | Obituary- Irvine, Roland ROLAND IRVINE OF MANHATTAN DIES AT HOME MANHATTAN – Roland D. Irvine, 66, Route 5, Manhattan, died Saturday at his home in Pottawatomie County. He was born Sept. 17, 1901 in the Elbow community in Pottawatomie County and spent most of his life in Pottawatomie County. He had been in the real estate business in the Manhattan area and was a retired farmer. He was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church at Manhattan and the Holy Name Society at the church. He was a past grand knight of Council No. 1832 of Knights of Columbus at Manhattan and was a member of the Fourth Degree. He also was a member of Elks Lodge No. 1185 at Manhattan. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline C. Irvine of the home; two daughters, Sister Mary Roland, Salina and Mrs. J. M. Farley, Denver, Colo.; two sons, Richard R. Irvine, Denver, Colo., and John D. Irvine, Tempe, Ariz.; three brothers, Alex C. Irvine and George A. Irvine, both of Route 5, Manhattan, and Robert B. Irvine, Manhattan, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Seven Dolors Catholic Church at Manhattan. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in the Elbow community near Manhattan. Rosaries will be recited at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Conroy Funeral Home at Manhattan. | |
| 6573 |  | Obituary- Irwin, Harold E. 1 Harold Eugene ‘Gene’ Irwin TUCSON, Ariz. — Harold Eugene "Gene” Irwin, 51, Tucson, formerly of Rossville, Kan., died Monday, Sept. 6, 1993, at his home. Mr. Irwin was a self-employed automobile mechanic, specializing in repair and restoration of antique and classic autos. He served in the Navy from May 1960 to the fall of 1961. He was born May 15, 1942, in Wichita, the son of Harold O. and Mildred Newman Irwin. He was graduated in 1960 from Rossville High School. He was married to Shirley Bond in 1962. They later were divorced. He and his second wife, Mrs. Jane Parks Irwin, also were divorced. Survivors include five daughters, Kim Wisely, Emmett, Karen Irwin, Rossville, and Kelly Irwin, Deborah Irwin and Angel Irwin, all of Topeka; his parents, Harold and Mildred Irwin, Rossville; a sister, Sharon Fannin, Tonganoxie; and 12 grandchildren. Mr. Irwin donated his body to the University of Tucson Medical Center with cremation to follow. Memorial services will be held at a later time with inurnment in Rossville Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of Kansas arrangements. Irwin services ROSSVILLE — Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Rossville United Methodist Church for Harold Eugene "Gene" Irwin, 51, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Rossville, who died Sept. 6, 1993, at his home. Mr. Irwin donated his body to the University of Tucson Medical Center for research. Cremation is planned and inurnment will be in Rossville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Gene Irwin Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time by the family in care of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Irwin, 421 E. Pottawatomie, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 6574 |  | Obituary- Irwin, Harold E. 2 Harold Eugene “Gene” Irwin Harold Eugene “Gene” Irwin, 51, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Rossville, died Monday, September 6, 1993, at his home. Mr. Irwin was a self-employed automobile mechanic, specializing in repair and restoration of antique and classic autos. He served in the Navy from May 1960 to the fall of 1961. He was born May 15, 1942, in Wichita, the son of Harold O. and Mildred Newman Irwin. He was graduated in 1960 from Rossville High School. He was married to Shirley Bond in 1962. They later were divorced. He and his second wife, Jane Parks Irwin, also were divorced. Survivors include five daughters, Kim Wisely, Emmett, Karen Irwin, Rossville, and Kelly Irwin, Deborah Irwin and Angel Irwin, all of Topeka; his parents, Harold and Mildred Irwin, Rossville; a sister, Sharon Fannin, Tonganoxie; and 12 grandchildren. | |
| 6575 |  | Obituary- Irwin, Harold O. 1 Harold O. Irwin Harold O. Irwin, 93, of Alma, formerly of Rossville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at the Alma Manor. He was born Aug. 30,1919, in Jefferson County, the son of the late Wm. B. and Alice Ertel Irwin. Mr. Irwin had lived in Rossville most of his life and had been an auto mechanic, welder and owned Harold’s Machine Shop in Topeka. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. He was married to Mildred P. Newman on June 5, 1941. She preceded him in death on May 7, 1997. Harold was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cathy Sue, a son, Harold E. “Gene” Irwin, a brother and two sisters. On Feb. 14,2001, he was united in marriage to Twila Corbin. Survivors include his wife, Twila, of the home; a daughter, Sharon Kay Fannin and husband Steve; a brother, Wm. E. Irwin and wife Mary; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 8 at Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 6576 |  | Obituary- Irwin, Harold O. 2 Harold O. Irwin Harold O. Irwin, 93, Alma, formerly of Rossville passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Alma Manor. He was born August 30,1919 in Jefferson County the son of the late Wm. B. and Alice Ertel Irwin. Mr. Irwin had lived in Rossville most of his life and had been an auto mechanic, welder and owned Harold's Machine Shop in Topeka. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. He was married to Mildred P. Newman on June 5,1941. She preceded him in death on May 7,1997. Harold was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cathy Sue and a son, Harold E. "Gene" Irwin; a brother and 2 sisters. On February 14, 2001 he was united in marriage to Twila Corbin. Survivors include his wife Twila of the home; a daughter Sharon Kay (Steve) Fannin; a brother, Wm. E. (Mary) Irwin; 9 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 8, 2012 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Irwin will lie in state an hour before service time on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, KS. 66533. Online condolences maybe sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6577 |  | Obituary- Irwin, Henry Henry L. Irwin Henry Lester Irwin, 89, Topeka, died Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at Rossville Valley Manor. He was born November 17, 1915, in Cloud County, the son of Clarence and Jessie Bartlett Irwin. He was raised in Cloud County. Mr. Irwin was involved in the agricultural industry in central Kansas before moving to Topeka in 1945. He was a school custodian at Gage Elementary and Topeka High School. He later was in the commercial and home delivery dairy business. After his retirement, he was custodian at the First Church of the Nazarene. He married Ada L. Forney on August 24, 1937, at Miltonvale. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Clifford W. Irwin, Topeka; a daughter, Ruth Cutshall, Guys Mills, PA; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. His service was at 10 a.m. Saturday at Davidson Funeral Home, Topeka. Burial followed in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Faith Children’s Home, Londiani, Kenya, and sent in care of Davidson Funeral Home. | |
| 6578 |  | Obituary- Irwin, Mildred 1 Mildred P. Irwin ROSSVILLE – Mildred P. Irwin, 82, Rossville, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997, from injuries she suffered in an automobile accident on US-24 highway near St. Marys. She was born July 14, 1914, near Boyle in Jefferson County, the daughter of Louis and Myrtle Fletcher Newman. She was graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1932 and had lived in Rossville since 1946. Mrs. Irwin was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women at the Church. She also was a member of the Rossville Lions Club, where she was president, Rossville Senior Center, Rossville Literary Club and several antique car clubs. She also was a former member of Business and Professional Women in Topeka. She married Harold O. Irwin on June 5, 1941, in Valley Falls. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sharon Fannin, Tonganoxie; a sister, Nell Cromwell, Rossville; a brother, Ernest M. Newman, La Vergne, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Irwin was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cathy Sue, in 1955, and a son, Harold E. Irwin, Sept. 6, 1993. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Irwin will lie in state from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Rossville United Methodist Church, where relatives and friends will meet after 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Collision kills woman, 82 – An elderly Rossville woman was killed about 2:45 p.m. Wednesday when the car she was driving went left of center and collided head-on with a semi-trailer truck on US-24 highway in eastern Pottawatomie County, authorities said. Mildred Irwin, 82, was declared dead at the scene on US-24 near Maple Hill Road, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol dispatcher. Irwin’s one passenger, Ruth Gresser, 77, Rossville, was taken to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, where she was listed in fair condition. The patrol said a 1985 Chrysler car driven by Irwin went left of the center line on US-24 for an unknown reason and collided with a semi-trailer truck driven by Howard Arnold, 51, Seneca. Arnold wasn’t hurt. | |
| 6579 |  | Obituary- Irwin, Mildred 3 Mildred P. Irwin Mildred P. Irwin, 82, Rossville, died Wednesday, May 7,1997, on Highway 24 near St. Marys, as the result of a traffic accident. She died at the scene. She was born July 14, 1914, near Boyle in Jefferson County, Ks., the daughter of Louis and Myrtle Fletcher Newman. She had lived in Rossville since 1946. Mildred grew up in the Boyle and Valley Falls communities, and was graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1932. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, and the United Methodist Women at the church. She was a member of the Rossville Lions Club where she was the current president. She was a member of the Rossville Senior Center, and had served as a board member. She was a member of the Rossville Literary and Music Circle, and was a former member of the B.P.W. in Topeka. She belonged to several antique car clubs, and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross. On June 5,1941, she was married to Harold O. Irwin at Valley Falls. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sharon Fannin, Tonga¬noxie; a sister, Nell Cromwell, Rossville; a brother, Ernest M. Newman, La Vergne, TN; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cathy Sue, in 1955, and a son, Harold E. Irwin, on September 6,1993. A family visitation was Friday evening at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Her service was at 10:00 Saturday morning at the Church. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery, under direction of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, or the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6580 |  | Obituary- Irwin, Mildred 4 Traffic Accident Claims Life of Mildred Irwin Mildred Irwin, 82, Rossville, was declared dead at the scene of a vehicle semi-trailer truck collision on Highway 24, just east of the Maple Hill Road on Wednesday, May 7, about 2:45 p.m. According to a Kansas Highway Patrol dispatcher, Mrs. Irwin’s passenger, Ruth Gresser, 77, also of Rossville, was taken to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center where she was admitted with a broken sternum and bruises. Her condition was listed as fair when she was admitted. The Highway Patrol spokesman said the 1985 Chrysler car driven by Mrs. Irwin, who was traveling east, went left of center on US-24 for an unknown reason, and collided with a semi-trailer truck driven by Howard Arnold, 51, Seneca. Arnold was not hurt. Traffic was rerouted for approximately three hours following the accident while emergency crews worked the accident. | |
| 6581 |  | Obituary- Irwin, Twila Twila M. Irwin Twila M. Irwin, 88, Topeka, formerly of Rossville died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Peggy Kelly House in Topeka. She was born November 29,1928 at Otis, Kansas the daughter of William and Thrasia Brach Moore. Twila was a cosmetologist and had owned a shop in Kansas City. On February 14,2001 she was united in marriage to Harold Irwin. He preceded her in death on October 4,2012. Among survivors are three sons, Kent, Bruce and Gary; a step-daughter Sharon; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Per Twila’s wishes, cremation has taken place and inurnment in the Rossville Cemetery will be at a later date. Piper Funeral Home is assisting the family. | |
| 6582 |  | Obituary- Irwin, William Mr. Harold Irwin's father, Wm. B. Irwin of Valley Falls, died Friday after suffering a heart attack. The funeral was held Monday at the Valley Falls Methodist church. | |
| 6583 |  | Obituary- Irwin, William E. William E. Irwin William E. Irwin, 95, of Topeka, passed away October 4, 2016. He was born on September 23,1921 at Valley Falls, Kansas, the son of William B. and Alice J. (Ertle) Irwin. After graduating from Valley Falls High School, he worked on the family farm. He married Mary F. Watson on September 3, 1950. They resided in Valley Falls until 1952 when they moved to Topeka. They were married 64 years before her passing on March 9,2015. He retired from the US Postal Service as a letter carrier after 25 years. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. They enjoyed RV camping, golf, traveling, fishing and spending winters in south Texas. William is survived by his sons: Dennis Irwin and his wife Teri of Coffeyville, KS and Gary Irwin and his wife Debbie of Topeka; and five grandchildren: Doug Irwin, Stephanie (Irwin) Hensley, Jennifer (Irwin) Simonis, Jason Irwin and Jessica Irwin. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Gladys, Elmer, Harold and Rinna. William was loved and will be missed greatly by family and friends. A memorial service was held at Mt. Hope Cemetery and Funeral Chapel on October 8,2016. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Please share condolences at www.dovecremation.com | |
| 6584 |  | Obituary- Ishmael, Aaron Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Ishmael left Wednesday afternoon for Chillicothe, Mo., called by the death of his eldest brother, Aaron Ishmael. Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Ishmael and Richard Viergever returned, Friday, from Trenton, Mo., where they were called last week by the death of Mr. Ishmael's eldest brother. They were accompanied home by two of their nephews, Claudine and Eugene Ishmael who will spent [sic] a week in Rossville. | |
| 6585 |  | Obituary- Ishmael, Henry Henry E. Ishmael Henry Elvin Ishmael passed away at 11:45 Tuesday night at his home, June 4, 1936, on the Navarre place adjoining Rossville on the northwest. He had been ill for the previous ten days. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Christian church conducted by Revs. G.G. Horne of Topeka and Erby Messimer, the local pastor Music for the service was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. F.F. Dawdy of Topeka. Following the service the body was taken to Topeka to the Conwell Mortuary and will be taken on, Friday, to Meadville, Mo., his boyhood home, for burial. Mr. Ishmael was born in Alpha, Mo., Feb. 2, 1870, being 66 years and four months old on the date of his death. In 1989 when the Spanish-American war broke out, he enlisted for service and served until the conflict was over, and a few years later, he was united in marriage to Gussie Williams, on June 14, 1902, at Wheeling, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Ishmael had spent most of their married life in Kansas, at Morganville and for the past 22 years in Rossville, working most of that time at his trade as blacksmith. He was a member of Hesperian Lodge, A.F.&A.M. No.111, and Security Benefit Association, No. 221 of Rossville. Early in life he joined the Christian church and was one of its most devoted members, generous in his financial support and earnest in his endeavor to live an upright Christian life. Quiet, unassuming, he was a good neighbor, kind and devoted to wife and his home, and qualified for every virtue that makes for a good citizen. Besides the friends he leaves to regret his passing, he is survived by his widow, and two brothers, Joseph, of Laredo, Mo. and William of Chula, Mo. Just an ordinary mane, The type you often meet, On the busy market place Or on the crowded street. His features never graced the screen Because of daring deed; Nor has his name e'er filled the press. Because of some strange creed. Just an ordinary man, But with a smile so rare, A hand-clasp that would drive away Your sorrow and despair. Speaking words of courage Following the Master's plan, Would the world had many more Like this ordinary man. The following local men acted as good neighbors, Monday, when they went out to Henry Ishmael home where he lay desperately ill, and spent a couple of hours cultivating the garden: F.E. Zickefoose, Sherman James, J.C. Startup, W.W. Morgan, John Rouse and C.W. Vorhies. --4 June 1936 Mrs. Gertrude Williams of Kansas City, came to Rossville, Wednesday evening , called by the death of H.E. Ishmael. Mrs. Williams is a sister of Mrs. Ishmael. --4 June 1936 Mrs. Gussie Ishmael returned Monday from Meadville, Mo., following the burial service last Friday afternoon of her husband, the late H.E. Ishmael. --11 June 1936 | |
| 6586 |  | Obituary- Isnogle, Nettie Nettie E. Isnogle Mrs. Nettie E. Isnogle, 83, wife of the late John T. Isnogle, died at her home in Delia, Tuesday morning. Services will be at the Presbyterian Church in Delia today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Adrian Cemetery. The body lay in state at the Verschelden Funeral Home until the funeral hour. Mrs. Isnogle leaves one daughter, Mrs. David E. Carter of Kansas City, Mo.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1929. | |
| 6587 |  | Obituary- Jackman, John John Jackman Dead John Jackman, 67, one of the highly respected citizens of the Willard neighborhood, died this morning at 5 o'clock at his home. Mr. Jackman has been in poor health for several years. He was a retired railroad contractor and put in many years in the service of the Rock Island before his enforced retirement. | |
| 6588 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Ethel E. Ethel Jackson Manhattan- Mrs. Ethel E. Jackson, 77, of Manhattan, died Saturday in a Manhattan hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Jackson was born Aug. 27, 1889, at Rossville, and had lived in the Manhattan community 43 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by a sister, Miss Mabel Boyles of Rossville, and nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Burliew Cowan-Edwards Funeral Home, Manhattan, with burial in Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan. | |
| 6589 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Ethel H. MRS. ETHEL II. JACKSON Mrs. Ethel H. Jackson, 84, Topeka, died Saturday, April 16, 1977 at a Topeka rest home where she had been a resident since August, 1965. She was born July 5, 1892 near Rossville and grew up in the Rossville community. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. A graduate of Kansas City Conservatory of Music, she taught piano for many years. She was married in 1940 to Dr. Carl Jackson, one of the founders of the Trinity Lutheran Hospital at Kansas City. He died in 1951. She was a volunteer worker at the hospital for many years. She was a member of the Leawood Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Ks., and John Knox Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Mabel Thomas, Silver Lake; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Parker Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers are William Holcomb, A. H. Thomas, Charles Thomas, Marvin Davis, Jim Davidson and Walter C. Smith, Jr. | |
| 6590 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Jane 1 Death of Mrs. Jane Stewart Jackson Mrs. Jane Stewart Jackson was born near Briggar, Scotland, on Feb. 2, 1822, and died at her home near Rossville, Kansas, on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1903, at the advanced age of 81 years, 10 mos. and 18 days. About a year ago Mother Jackson was quite sick, but she rallied and during the summer was very well indeed, until stricken with her last illness, about a week before her death. At the early age of 14 she gave her heart to God and united with the Presbyterian Church of which she was an earnest and consistent member throughout her long and busy life. In 1842 she was married to Robert Jackson and in 1851 with their four little ones they embarked for the New World. On the voyage her two little girls were stricken with measles and died, and the bereaved mother was compelled to see them given an ocean burial. They finally arrived and settled at Richmond, Canada, where they resided until 1871, when they came to Shawnee Co. Kansas. In 1875 they located on the present homestead and have lived there ever since. Her husband was called to his reward ten years ago since which time she has been tenderly cared for by her son, Peter, and daughter, Agnes, but because of failing health, Miss Agnes has spent much of the [ ] during the past five years in California. Mrs. Jackson was ever a kind and obliging neighbor and will be much [cont on next image] [From Rossville Reporter, Friday, December 25, 1903] | |
| 6591 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Jane 2 [continued] missed by those who knew her best. As a mother she was devoted and self-sacrificing. She was the mother of eleven children nine of whom survive her, viz: William, who lives in Iowa, Lawrence and Agnes in California, and John, Robert, Peter and Mrs. John Troutman of this county, Mrs. Enochs of Grantville and Mrs. Yocum of St. Marys. She left twenty-nine grand-children, and seventeen great grand-children. The funeral exercises were conducted at the home by Rev. H.L. Nelson, the scripture used being found in Eccl. 7:2. The remains were followed to their last resting place in the Rossville cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. A Neighbor. | |
| 6592 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Jane 3 Death of Mrs. Jane Jackson Mrs. Jane Jackson died at the old Jackson homestead six miles north east of town Wednesday morning after a short illness from La Grippe. Mrs. Jackson was 81 years old and with her husband was one of the pioneer settlers of this township. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday at [continued] | |
| 6593 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Jane 4 [continued] 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. Nelson and the burial took place in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6594 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Joel Mr. J.C. Jackson who lived upon section 29, 9, 13 died last Friday night about 10 o'clock. Mr. Jackson has been sick the past month, and died at the age of 62 years. [From The Kansas Valley Times, Friday, June 23, 1882] | |
| 6595 |  | Obituary- Jackson, John B. John Jackson, 78, Dies in Topeka John B. Jackson, 78, Willard, died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. Mr. Jackson was born Feb. 19, 1890, in Topeka. He had lived in the Topeka and Willard communities most of his life. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Willard Community Church, Silver Lake American Legion Post No. 106, and Hesperian Lodge No. 111, Rossville. Survivors include a brother, Earl L. Jackson, 421 Harrison, and a half-brother, S.B. Stone, Wichita. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Services were held Saturday Feb. 24 at Parkers Mortuary for Mr. John Jackson of Willard, Kans. Mr. Jackson lived in Topeka and Willard Community all his life. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Rossville American Legion Post No. 31. His wife passed away last fall. Several nieces and nephews survive. SCR 28 Feb. 1968 | |
| 6596 |  | Obituary- Jackson, John R. John R. Jackson John R. Jackson, 53, died Tuesday night at his home, 501 N. Lime. Born October 18, 1898, at Elmont, Kan., he lived there until three years ago when he moved to Topeka. He was crane operator for the Douglas Construction Co. and a member of Woodman Lodge and the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Viola, of the home; two brothers, Chester Jackson, 836 Michigan and Clay Jackson of Elmont; two sisters, Blanche Ostrander, 416 East Fairchild, and Hazel Hankamer, 317 Burgess; two half-brothers, Art Jackson of Elmont and Ray Jackson of Illinois state; and one half-sister, Garnet English of Kansas City, Mo. Ealinger Funeral Home will announce the arrangements. | |
| 6597 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Lester Lester Jackson, aged 67, died last Friday evening at his home in Delia. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Delia and the body brought to Rossville cemetery for burial. Mr. Jackson was well known in this part of the country having lived in the Delia vicinity since the early days. His death followed a very short illness which started while he was attending a show in Delia, Friday evening. He is a brother-in-law of Dave Wells, a former citizen here, but residing now at Williamtown. | |
| 6598 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Martha ONE OF OLDEST KANSANS DIES AT AGE OF 108 A 108 year old Potawatomi Indian woman, one of the oldest native born Kansans, died Sunday southwest of Holton. Mrs. Martha L. Jackson, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Aitkens, was born near Holton eight years before the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act opened the state to settlement. Relatives said she was able to perform household duties until a fall made her bedfast last winter. She was a member of the Our Lady of Snow parish west of Mayetta. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Eunice Mulonax of Delia, Mrs. Elizabeth Mulonax of Chicago; six sons, Joseph and Ernest of Mayetta; Oliver, Abraham and Alfred of Topeka, and Sylvester of Colorado; 42 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. | |
| 6599 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Mary Services were at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Parker Mortuary in Topeka for Mrs. Emily (Aunt Em) Jackson, 84, of Willard who died early Thursday at a Topeka hospital after a long illness. She was born at Bala, Kansas, August 8, 1882, and had been a resident of Willard for 54 years. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary at Rossville. She is survived by her husband, John B. Jackson of the home, and a number of nieces and nephews. | |
| 6600 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Ralph Ralph Lee Jackson ROSSVILLE — Ralph Lee Jackson, 72, Rossville, died March 30,1999, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Jackson worked for many years at Roach Hardware in North Topeka until he retired in 1986. He was born May 5,1926, in Topeka, the son of Roy and Vera Belle Seymore Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a member of the Arab Shrine Temple in Topeka, where he played in the Shrine Band. He was a charter member of the Church of the Open Door in Topeka. He was married to Ruth Ellen Koukol in Topeka in 1966. She died in 1974. Survivors include a daughter, Laura Denise Jackson-Radford, Horton; and two grandchildren. Mr. Jackson was entombed at Mount Hope Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Open Door, 2021 S.W. Burnett Road, Topeka, 66604. Newcomer Family Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
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