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| 6601 |  | 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. | |
| 6602 |  | 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. | |
| 6603 |  | 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. | |
| 6604 |  | 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. | |
| 6605 |  | 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. | |
| 6606 |  | 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. | |
| 6607 |  | 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 | |
| 6608 |  | 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. | |
| 6609 |  | 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 | |
| 6610 |  | 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. | |
| 6611 |  | 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. | |
| 6612 |  | 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. | |
| 6613 |  | 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. | |
| 6614 |  | 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] | |
| 6615 |  | 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. | |
| 6616 |  | 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] | |
| 6617 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Jane 4 [continued] 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. Nelson and the burial took place in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6618 |  | 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] | |
| 6619 |  | 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 | |
| 6620 |  | 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. | |
| 6621 |  | 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. | |
| 6622 |  | 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. | |
| 6623 |  | 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. | |
| 6624 |  | 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. | |
| 6625 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Richard RICHARD D. JACKSON Service arrangements are pending at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary for Richard D. Jackson, 26, Wichita, who was found dead in a car parked on a rural road southwest of Delia Thursday. Dr. J. L. Lattimore, district coroner, said Friday Jackson died of carbon monoxide poisoning. He ruled the death was a suicide. Jackson had been a patient at Topeka State Hospital since Sept. 8 and had been reported missing from the hospital earlier Thursday, officials at the hospital reported. He was born April 18, 1940 at Ottawa and attended Rossville schools. He had served in the U.S. Army and later worked at Wichita. Survivors Include his father, John W. Jackson, Wadsworth; five brothers, John Jackson, 3604 Hanes Road, Billy Joe Jackson, Wichita, Allen Jackson, Fort Riley, Robert Eugene Jackson, Independence, Mo., and Virgil Lee Jackson, New York, and two sisters, Mrs. George W. Howell Jr., 1815 Huntoon, and Mrs. Helen Miller, Wichita. | |
| 6626 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Robert 1 d.1894 Robert Jackson, son of William and Margaret Jackson, of Coulter Mill farm, Lanarkshire, Scotland, was born August 25th, A.D. laid, and died at his home in Shawnee Co., Kas., January 24th, 1894, at 5 o’clock P.M., aged 80 years and 5 months. He was the third of a family of eleven. This family is noted for the longevity of the members, seven of whom have lived to reach the octogenarian mark. He married the eldest daughter of John Stewart. Their union was blessed as husband and wife by a family of eleven children, nine of whom survive their father. This aged couple celebrated the golden anniversary of their union on the 16th day of December, 1892, in which all the family were permitted to participate. They left their native land for American in 1851, and dwelt in Canada 20 years. They came to Kansas in 1871, where they have since resided. Mr. Jackson confessed his faith in Christ at the age of 18, uniting with the Presbyterian church, of which he remained a faithful member till the hour of departure for the silent land. He never entertained a doubt as to the saving grace of God. He was satisfied with the regenerating and purifying power of the blood of Jesus. God’s promises were sweet, consoling and precious to him in all the dark and trying hours of life. As the weight of years increased he realized more fully the vanity of the things of time and sense and the importance and satisfaction of a closer walk with God. With increasing infirmities, communion with Christ contained more of richness, while the magnificence of his Palace in that God-built City, became more realistic. The anticipated happiness of heavenly society gilded the overhanging clouds of death with brightness that chased away the sadness of the tearful goodbyes of earth’s loved ones. The melody of music floating earthward from the heavenly choir only increased his desire to join their number. Oh, the joy of faith becoming sight! Groping no more in blindness. All doubts removed. Added physical infirmities only increased his spiritual strength and firmness, and when the bold waters of death were splashing against the weather beaten bark he evinced a readiness to go. His trust was in the Savior, who said: “I am the resurrection and the life.” He was a kind and considerate father, a loving husband, and an obliging neighbor. His loss will be keenly felt. But our loss is his gain. He exchanged sorrows for joys, perplexing trials for heavenly rest and quiet, the society of love ones for the society of the angeled host, and the rough pathway of life for the [illegible] Elysium. He ceased to drink longer of the fountain of earthly joys, to take from the King’s hand the golden cup overflowing with eternal joys. His ripe, rich experience gained in life has been called to larger fields of usefulness. The funeral occurred from the home of deceased on Friday, Jan. 26th, at 1 o’clock p.m. The writer, who was called upon to officiate, spoke from the theme of the “Benefits of death to a Christian.” A large concourse of loving friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to their dear departed, and the family in their sorrow have their sympathy. We [recommend] them to the rich consolation which the word of God contains, and to His all sufficient grace in this their hour of deep bereavement. May we all be faithful to His son Jesus Christ. [Remaining sentences are illegible.] | |
| 6627 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Robert 2 d.1894 Robert Jackson died Wednesday afternoon at about half past five o'clock, after an illness extending over only a few hours. Mr. Jackson was an octogenarian, and his wife has been so spent as to benefit his fellow men and make suitable provision for the eternal hereafter. The funeral takes place today. Services will be held at the house, where the REv. R.E. Hill will officiate. A fuller obituary notice will appear next week. | |
| 6628 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Robert d.1946 ROBERT JACKSON Robert Jackson, 86, veteran of the Spanish-American War and World War I, died Friday morning at the Veterans Hospital at Wadsworth. Born March 28, 1859 in Richmond, Canada, he came to Topeka with his parents when he was a. small boy. He attended the Kelsey School east of Oakland. At one time he operated a ferry across the Kaw River at the end of Belmont Avenue. When World War I broke out, he enlisted voluntarily, altho he was over draft age. He also served in the Spanish-American, War. He was a member of Armstrong Camp, United Spanish War Veterans, and Capitol Post No. 1, American Legion. Several nieces and nephews survive. | |
| 6629 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Roseanna Mrs. J.C. Jackson died of old age at her home 6 miles northeast of St. Marys last Friday. She was 79 years old and was the mother of 8 children; she had 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The deceased was an old resident of her community, having lived there for twenty-five years. The remains were buried in the Protestant cemetery at Rossville, Sunday, by Undertaker Reddy. -St. Mary's Journal [From the Shawnee County news, Friday, March 11, 1904] | |
| 6630 |  | Obituary- Jackson, Viola Viola M. Jackson Viola M. Jackson, 86, Topeka, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1993, at a Topeka nursing home after an extended illness. She was born May 26, 1906, on a farm in Jefferson County near Ozawkie, the daughter of Sheridan and Luella Michael Kenney. She lived in Elmont from 1926 until 1949 when she moved to Topeka. She was married to John Riley Jackson Sept. 8, 1926, in Elmont. He died Aug. 26, 1952. Survivors include a sister, Lura M. Koenitzer, Topeka. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Half Day Cemetery at Elmont. Friends may register after 3 p.m. Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka. The casket will remain closed. | |
| 6631 |  | Obituary- Jacobs, Mary From findagrave.com Topeka State Journal: Services for Mrs. Mary E. Jacobs, 31, of 215 W. Laurent, will be Tuesday at the Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Mrs. Jacobs died Saturday at a local hospital. She had been ill since last spring. She was born in Rossville and had been a Topeka resident 15 years. Mrs. Jacobs was a member of North Topeka Baptist Church and had been employed by the Duckwall Store before her illness. She leaves 2 daughters, Frances Jacobs and Virginia Jacobs, and a son, Michael Jacobs, all of the home; her mother, Mrs. Blanche Hayes, Topeka; her sister, Mrs. Lucille F. Calabrese, Topeka, and 3 nieces and nephews. | |
| 6632 |  | Obituary- Jacobsen, Clyde Clyde Francis Jacobsen FAIRMONT, Neb. — Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at the Federated Church in Fairmont tor Clyde Francis Jacobsen, 85, Fairmont, who died Saturday, March 7, 1992, at a hospital in Geneva, Neb. Among survivors is a son, John Jacobsen, Delia, Kan. Burial will be in Fairmont, Neb., Cemetery. Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Neb., is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of the donor's choice. —Compiled by Si Brandner Clyde F, Jacobsen Clyde Francis Jacobsen, 85, Fairmont, Nebr., died Saturday, March 7, 1992, at Fillmore Company Hospital, Geneva, Nebr. He was born June 23, 1906, at McCool Junction, Nebr., the son of Albert and Louise Fougeron Jacobsen. He was one of four children in the family. He attended country school in York County and graduated from McCool High School in 1925. He was a farmer and raised livestock most of his life. He worked for York and Geneva Sale Barns, trading cattle and horses until his retirement from farming in 1958. He then worked for Memorial Vault Company until 1979. He was married to Marguerite Cruse, Fairmont, on June 6, 1928, she survives. He was preceded in death by a son, Glenn, in 1969. Other survivors include four sons, John Jacobsen, Delia, Francis Jacobsen, Bill Jacobsen, both of Fairmont, Neb., and Floyd Jacobsen, York, Nebr.; a brother, Morris Jacobsen, York, Nebr.; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (today), at Federated Church in Fairmont, Nebr. Burial was in Fairmont Cemetery. Farmer and Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, Geneva, Nebr., was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. | |
| 6633 |  | Obituary- Jacobsen, John B. JOHN B. "JAKE" JACOBSEN The Rodeo and Sale Barn World lost a great man, John B. "Jake" Jacobsen, 89, rural Delia passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home. He was born July 3, 1929 the oldest son of Clyde F. and Marguerite Crouse Jacobsen at Fairmont, NE. He grew up in the Fairmont community and lived in Nebraska until moving to Kansas over 60 years ago. He and his wife Pearl along with their family owned and operated Jacobsen Rodeo Company many years. They provided rodeo livestock in Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri. Jake was an order buyer. He had worked in the ring at livestock barns in St. Marys, Emmett, Marysville, Frankfort, Onaga and at both barns in Holton. He raised horses and cattle. Jake gathered cattle by horseback many years. He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church, and was a past member of the Fairmont Methodist Church. Jake was a member of the Eagles Lodge, I.O.O.F., SCA, URA and IRA; the Kansas Livestock Association and the Jackson County Livestock Association. A grandson gave him the nickname of Albert which stuck with him as many family members called him that. Jake loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Francis, Bill, Floyd (Karen) and Glen. He was also preceded in death by Mark Morgan whom he considered a son. On March 1, 1947 he was united in marriage to Pearl McDonald at Geneva, NE, she survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Dale (Carolyn) Jacobsen, Circleville; his daughter, Bonita "Sis" (Wilbur Jr.) Stum, Topeka; four grandsons; 10 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Beverly, Jean and Pat Jacobson; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Holton Livestock Exchange Sale Barn, Holton, KS. Inurnment will be at a later date in Nebraska. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 21, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cowboy Crisis Fund or the Potawatomi Tribe Rescue Squad and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. . | |
| 6634 |  | Obituary- Jacobson, Catherine Catherine V. Jacobson ROSSVILLE - Catherine V. Jacobson, 95, Rossville, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Dec. 6, 1908, near Emmett, the daughter of Michael J. and Sarah Lacy O'Connor. She grew up in the Emmett community and attended Halligan country school, the Sister's Catholic Grade School and she graduated from Emmett High School in 1926. She had lived in the Rossville community for many years. Mrs. Jacobson was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. She married John T. Jacobson on Feb. 19, 1929, in Delia. He died July 23, 1981. Mrs. Jacobson also was preceded in death by a son, Billy Jacobson, in May 1943; grandsons, Jacob Lloyd, on Aug. 28, 1988, and William C. Wild, on Nov. 27, 1989; a great-grandson, Dustin Bronaugh, on April 18, 2001; sisters, Mary, Bernadine and Leona; and brothers, Bernard, Frank and Leo. Survivors include sons, Robert Jacobson, Topeka, and John Jacobson and Donald Jacobson, both of Rossville; daughters, Betty Lambotte, Kay Wild and Dorothy Lloyd, all of Rossville, and Rosemary Pauly, St. Marys; sisters, Josephine Welchhans, Evelyn Hutton and Dorothy Heere, all of Topeka; 19 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. Jacobson will lie in state after 2 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verscshelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or the Rossville First Responders and sent in care of the funeral home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kan., 66536. | |
| 6635 |  | Obituary- Jacobson, Joan Joan L. Jacobson Joan L. Jacobson, 61, Topeka, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Jacobson was a secretary for Allied Signal before she retired in 1983. She was born Nov. 27, 1934. at Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Frank G. and Margaret F. McCoy Davis. She married Curtis O. Jacobson on Sept. 3, 1971. at Kansas City, Kan. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Debra D. Esparza, Silver Lake; a son, William F. Robinson, Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; two sisters, Carol King and Mary Bullard, both of Bowling Green, Ky.: and six grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the Barnett-Larkin-Brown Funeral Home at Leavenworth. Burial will follow the services. | |
| 6636 |  | Obituary- Jacobson, John T. Jr. 1 John T. Jacobson Jr. ROSSVILLE - John T. Jacobson Jr., 71, of Rossville, died Sunday Dec. 5, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born July 29, 1933, in Mayetta, the son of John T. and Catherine V. O'Connor Jacobson. He grew up in the Delia and Rossville communities. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School. He served in the U.S. Marines and was a pitcher on the Marines baseball team. He was self-employed in the construction business for many years. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. He married Janice Marie Summer in 1959. They divorced in 1966. Survivors include a daughter, Tamara Ann Gensler, Basehor; three sons, Daniel Lee Jacobson, Linwood, Paul Joseph Jacobson, Topeka, and James Fitzgerald Jacobson, Topeka; two brothers, Robert Jacobson, Topeka, and Donald Jacobson, Rossville; four sisters, Betty Lambotte, rural Rossville, Kay Wild and Dorothy Lloyd, both of Rossville, and Rosemary Pauly, St. Mary s; and 13 grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. He will lie in state after 2 p.m. Thursday at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or to the Rossville First Responders and sent in care of the funeral home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kan. 66536. | |
| 6637 |  | Obituary- Jacobson, John T. Jr. 2 John T. Jacobson John T. Jacobson, 71, Rossville, died Sunday evening, December 5, 2004, at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 29, 1933, in Mayetta, the son of John T. and Catherine V. O’Connor Jacobson. He grew up in the Delia and Rossville communities, and spent most of his life in Rossville. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School. John served in the United States Marines and was a pitcher on the Marine baseball team. He was self-employed in the construction business for many years. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. In 1959, he married Janice Marie Sumner; they divorced in 1966. Surviving him are a daughter, Tamara Ann Gensler, Basehor; three sons, Daniel Lee Jacobson, Linwood, Paul Joseph Jacobson and James Fitzgerald Jacobson, both of Topeka; brothers and sisters, Robert Jacobson, Topeka, Betty Lambotte, rural Rossville, Donald Jacobson, Kay Wild and Dorothy Lloyd, Rossville, and Rosemary Pauly, St. Marys; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father on July 23, 1981, his mother on August 2, 2004, and by a brother, Billy Jacobson, in May 1943. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Buri¬al will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, or to the Rossville First Re¬sponders and sent in care of Piped Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 6638 |  | Obituary- Jacobson, John T. Sr. JOHN T. JACOBSON Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville for John T. Jacobson, 70, Rossville, who died Thursday, July 23, 1981, when a trench in which he was working at the Statehouse in Topeka collapsed. Dr. W. Kiernan O’Callaghan, district coroner, performed an autopsy Friday and said Mr. Jacobson died of an internal hemorrhage of the chest. Mr. Jacobson and a fellow worker, John Cline, 60, Havensville, were both thrown against the west side of the trench, in which they were laying drainage pipe, when the east side collapsed on them. Cline was buried up to his waist and was rescued unharmed within 15 minutes of the collapse. Mr. Jacobson was born January 24, 1911, at Hoyt, the son of Alfred T. and Lavina Tomlinson Jacobson. Mr. Jacobson spent most of his life in the Delia and Rossville areas. He was a pipe layer for Herman’s Excavating, Topeka. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. A son, Billy Jacobson, died in 1943. He married Catherine O’Conner in 1929 at Delia. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Robert Jacobson, Route 8, Topeka, John T. Jacobson Jr., Montrose, Colo., and Donald Jacobson, Rossville; four daughters, Betty Lambotte, Route 8, Topeka Kay Wild and Dorothy Lloyd, both of Rossville, and St Marys; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Owens and Mrs. Frances Chumlet, Topeka, and Hazel Conner, Grove Okla., a stepbrother, Alfred Baker, Yates Center; 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary was at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6639 |  | Obituary- Jacobson, Lavina Services were held Monday in Topeka for Mrs. Lavina Jacobson of Hoyt who passed away Saturday at Holton Hospital. Mrs. Jacobson had been very ill the past two weeks. The Community extends sympathy to Mr. John Jacobson of Rossville in the death of his mother. | |
| 6640 |  | Obituary- Jacobson, Ollie 1 Services for Mrs. Jacobson will be Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Corn Hill with visitation starting at 9:00 AM and Mass starting at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow the Mass at Live Oak Cemetery in Youngsport, Tx. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Ollie Jo (Hickman) Jacobson was born April 30, 1930 in Jarrell Texas to Eula Pearl (Cosper) Hickman and Roosevelt (R.V.) Hickman. Ollie Jo attended school in Jarrell, Texas where she lived into her early twenties before moving to Rossville, Kansas. She was always a caring person who put others needs before her own, in fact she was a caregiver to many of her family. A loving mother to her children and her entire family, when her children married, the spouses were not "in-laws' they too became her children. She had become a beautician while in Kansas, owning a salon for many years before returning home to be closer to her family in Jarrell. For a time, she served as Hostess at the historic Stagecoach Inn. Ollie Jo was described by all as a "hard worker" her entire life and actually continued as a hairdresser into her early eighties. | |
| 6641 |  | Obituary- Jacobson, Ollie 2 After returning to Texas, she became very active in the community. Ollie Jo became a Sunday School teacher, and often a chaperone for her youngest son's church group outings. She loved music, dancing and reading especially westerns. Friends and family note that she had a beautiful voice. While she loved music of all genres, she particularly loved attending a Beach Boys concert. Being a woman of many interests, even in her last days she was a faithful fan of college basketball, especially the Kansas Jayhawks. Above all of her interests however, her family always came first. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jacobson, mother, Eula Pearl Collins, father, R.V. Hickman, brother, Robert Vernon Hickman, sisters, Billye Jean Crum, Merle Elaine James, a daughter, Judith Marie Scheid and son, Stephen Darnell Scheid. She is survived by her sons, Jesse Patrick Jacobson, Steven Eugene Jacobson, Michael Craig Jacobson, a daughter, Patricia Ann Bridges and a brother, Glenn and wife Pat Collins and sister, June Hodges, cousin, Cherry Lou Angel, 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family has requested in lieu of flowers those wishing to donate in memory of Ollie Jo Jacobson please consider choosing from the following: Live Oak Cemetery, Killeen, Texas- Live Oak Cemetery, % Glenn Collins, Assoc. President, 13245 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas 76543 Salado/Cedar Valley Tornado Recovery Fund % United Way of Central Texas, 4 N. 3rd Street, Temple. Texas 76501 | |
| 6642 |  | Obituary- Jacques, Clara Mrs. Clara Ethel Jacques Mrs. Clara Ethel Jacques, 90, Topeka, died Monday, April 1, 1991, at a Topeka care center. Mrs. Jacques had worked at Stormont-Vail Hospital in the nursery. She worked in the County Election Commissioner's office from 1952 to 1979. She was born Dec. 2, 1900, in the Adrian community in Jackson County, the daughter of Isaac Jacob and Clara A. Myers Ward. Mrs. Jacques was a member of 1 Kansas Avenue United Methodist 1 Church and a 50-year member of Helena Chapter No. 210 of Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of Trinity White Shrine No. 7, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Ancient Toltec Rite and Order of Amaranth. She did volunteer work at the Rescue Mission. She married George Lowe Jacques Sept. 22, 1923. He died March 18, 1961. Survivors include a son, George L. Jacques, Tacoma, Wash.; two daughters, F. Yvonne Remfry, Topeka, and Janice L. Newbold, Golden, Colo.; a sister, May Ruggles, Washington, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary where Eastern Star services will be conducted by Helena Chapter No. 210. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Jacques will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission, 605 N. Kansas Ave., 66608. | |
| 6643 |  | Obituary- Jacques, Zella 1 Zella Ward Jacques ROSSVILLE — Zella Izetta Olive Ward Jacques, 94, Rossville, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 1994, at a rest home here. She was born May 31, 1900, in the Adrian community near Delia, the daughter of George Washington and Edith May Patterson Ward. She was graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1921. She taught in Menoken a year before she returned to Silver Lake where she was a substitute teacher. She operated a beauty shop several years and was a foster grandparent at Kansas Neurological Institute in Topeka from 1969 to 1984. Mrs. Jacques was a former member of Order of Eastern Star. She was married to Fred Lewelling Jacques Feb. 10, 1923, in Kansas City, Mo. He died in 1953. A daughter, Freda Ethel Mooney, died Dec. 4, 1978. Survivors include a grandson, Fred Alfred Mooney, Hutchinson; and three granddaughters, Lynda Kay Ludlum, Topeka, Romona Jean Brawner, Kansas City, Mo., and Zella Joanne Peterson, Eudora; nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka. Mrs. Jacques will lie in state from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys and after 12:30 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Citizens Center. | |
| 6644 |  | Obituary- Jacques, Zella 2 Zella Jacques Zella Izetta Olive Ward Jacques, 94, Rossville, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 1994, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born May 31, 1900, in Adrian, the daughter of George Washington and Edit May Patterson Ward. She was married to Fred Lewelling Jacques Feb. 10, 1923, in Kansas City, MO. He died in 1953. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1921. After graduation, she took the state boards for her teaching certificate and taught one year at Menoken. She moved back to Silver Lake and began substituting there. After she was married, she attended beauty school in Topeka and opened her own beauty shop. IN 1969, she joined the foster grandparent program at Kansas Neurological Institute, where she was a foster grandparent for 15 years. Mrs. Jacques was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include four grandchildren: Lynda Kay Ludlum, Topeka, Romona Jean Brawner, Kansas City, MO, Zella Joanne Peterson, Eudora, and Fred Alfred Mooney, Hutchinson; nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Freda Ethel Mooney on Dec. 4, 1978. Her funeral service is at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Senior Citizen Center and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home., St. Marys, KS. 66536. | |
| 6645 |  | Obituary- Jager, Fredia Fredia Iola Jager FREDIA IOLA JAGER Fredia Iola Jager was born November 27, 1921, in Rossville, Kansas, and died June 4, 2008, at home in Eureka, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughters, Dora Kaliamos, Patricia Roberts (David), and Dorothy Wentworth (Dennis); her sons, Frank Jager (Sarah), Mike Jager (Sonia), David Jager, Paul Jager and Adam Jager (Lisa). She is also survived by her sisters, Murial Dister and Irene Vrell (Barney); her twenty-two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous family members in Oregon and Kansias. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Clara DeGraff; her husband, Frank Jager, Sr.; her sister, Dorothy Young; and her son-in-law, Jim Kaliamos. After her husband’s death in 1970, she raised seven children alone. She went back to school at College of the Redwoods and earned her GED and an AA degree in Business. She worked for St. Bernards High School as a bookkeeper, and then helped her dear and close friend, Reverend Tom Deaveaux, run a halfway house in Eureka, and a care home in Fortuna. She was the house mother for several parishes, including Healdsburg. Her cooking was excellent, and even a bishop or two were known to stop by for dinner. She also ran the YWCA in Eureka and the gift shop at the Sequoia Park Zoo. She traveled the world with Elder Hostel, going to Europe, Greece, Italy, China, Egypt and the Holy Land. Fredia was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St. Bernards Parish since 1948. She was active in PTA, Brownies and Campfire Girls. She was also a Cub Scout leader and supporter of BSA Troop 54. Fredia was a proud Native American of the Bird Clan of the Citizen Band of the Potawatomie Tribe. She has now “walked on” and has begun her journey into the next life. A rosary will be held at Pierce Mortuary at 6 pm on Sunday, June 8th. Her funeral mass will be held at St. Bernards Catholic Church at 10:30 am on Monday, June 9, 2008. In lieu of flowers, Fredia requested donations be made to Hospice of Humboldt or St. Bernards High School. The family would like to thank the nurses and Staff of Hospice of Humboldt, Jerome Lengyl MD and the Reverend Loren Allen of St. Bernards Parish. A very special thank you goes out to Mrs. Marie Bugbee, who brightened Fredia’s days with her visits and communion. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, 707 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com, click on obituaries. | |
| 6646 |  | Obituary- James, Amanda Amanda Stevenson was born in Anderson county, Ky., May 5, 1836, and died at Gueda Springs, Kansas, March 24, 1820 [sic 1920], aged 83 years 10 months and 12 days. She was married in W.L. James April 16, 1857, in the state of Indiana. In 1857, she went with her young husband to Ill., where they remained three years, then owing to the war, her husband took her back to Ind., where she could be with relatives, while he allied himself with the “Boys in Blue” for the defense of his country. In 1868 they emigrated to Kansas, coming by way of wagon train, first settling at Tecumseh and later to Rossville. In 1876 she united with the M.E. church, and remained faithful until called higher. She was preceded by her husband in 1913. She leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Fred Franklin and Mrs. John Bragg of Gueda Springs and two sons R.D. and C.E. James of Rossville, ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. “Grandma” James was of a quiet and uncomplaining disposition, a dutiful wife, a most devoted mother and a kind neighbor. Her last illness attacked her while visiting her daughters at Gueda Springs where she had the best of loving care and medical attention. Her funeral was held at the M.E. church at Rossville, services being conducted by Rev. Mr. hart assisted by W.A. Manion. The remains were interred by the side of her husband in the beautiful cemetery north of town. Mrs. Amanda James Died Yesterday Mrs. Amanda James, mother of Robert and Ed James, died early yesterday morning at the John Bragg home at Gueda Springs. Mrs. James was nearing her 84th birthday. She went to Gueda Springs during the holidays and has been ill for about seven weeks. The body will arrive tomorrow morning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at the Methodist church, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Rossville cemetery. Two daughters, Mrs. John Bragg and Mrs. Fred Franklin of Gueda Springs in addition to the sons mentioned, survive her. | |
| 6647 |  | Obituary- James, Asa 1 A Terrible Tragedy Peter Kovar Shoots Asa James Claims it was Accidental Rossville and vicinity was inexpressly [sic] shocked when the news was ‘phoned in Sunday evening from R.D. James’ farm that their nine year old son, Asa, had been shot and killed. The shooting took place about 6 o’clock, in the evening, shortly after the boy had left the house to pull alfalfa to feed the hogs. The report of the gun was heard by the family, followed by screams, and when the father reached the pasture he found the little fellow wrething [sic] in mortal agony. A physician was ‘phoned from Delia and the wounded boy carried to the house, where he died in a few minutes, without having made any statement as to who did the shooting. Coroner Keith and Sheriff Norton arrived in Rossville shortly after midnight on the west-bound flyer, and drove at once to the scene of the tragedy. Many wild rumors were circulated as to the manner of killing, but nothing definite was obtained until nearly noon Monday. Searching parties had been out all morning and tracks leading from the spot where the shooting took place were being followed. These were leading directly to John Kovar’s house, about a mile northeast of the James place. Mr. Kovar went to them and said they need look no further, as his boy, Peter, did the shooting. Peter Kovar is ten years old. According to his story, he and a neighbor boy, John Selik, fourteen years old, had gone to Will Kovar’s house, an uncle, who lives almost directly across the road from the James residence, to borrow a rifle to shoot crows with. The Selik boy carried a rifle. Peter said his uncle gave him the rifle loaded and cocked and told him to shoot crows. The two left the house and passed along the road north when they met young Asa James who was just over the fence pulling alfalfa. They stopped and asked what he was doing and a general boyish conversation took place, about the number of pigs each owned. When he lifted his rifle to go young Kovar says the trigger must have caught in his clothing for the gun when off and Asa fell to the ground. Then they both ran home. There are other versions of the affair to the effect that the Selik boy told Kovar to shoot James and that Kovar deliberately aimed the rifle and pulled the trigger. There are several who were in the vicinity of the killing who claim to have hear two shots fired close together. The bullet that killed the little boy entered the abdomen a little below the center. It severed the large artery, as well as many of the intestines, and lodged in the backbone. There was also a wound on the left hand consisting of a furrow across the fore finger and a bullet hole in the back of the thumb. The coroner’s inquest will be held this afternoon in the city building at Rossville, conducted by Coroner Keith and County Attorney Schenck. A thorough probing into the facts will be made and the blame placed where it belongs. | |
| 6648 |  | Obituary- James, Asa 2 The affair is one of the most distressing that ever happened in this vicinity. There was never any enmity existing between the James and Kovar families so far as known and both families are heart broken over the tragedy. The funeral of Asa James was held Tuesday afternoon from the U.B. Church north of town. Rev. Wykert delivered a touching sermon that aroused the tenderest sympathy for the bereaved family. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the yard was well filled with sorrowing friends and neighbors. The interment took place in the U.B. cemetery. Sheriff Norton took the Kovar and Selik boys to Topeka Monday evening and they were arraigned in the Juvenile court the next morning. After hearing their testimony and that of the officials, they were admitted to bail in the sume of $500 each, which was furnished by the father of young Kovar, who had accompanied the young boys to Topeka. They came home Tuesday noon to await the inquest this (Friday) afternoon. | |
| 6649 |  | Obituary- James, Bertha Bertha James Dies In Denver Mrs. Bertha James died Thursday in a nursing home at Denver, Colo., where she had been since she suffered a broken hip about a year ago. Mrs. James was born November 29, 1883 at Rossville and had spent most of her life in the Rossville community. She went to Colorado several years ago to be near her son. Survivors include a son, Joseph James, Thornton, Colo.; and four granddaughters. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Clayton Carrell, Ernest Decker, Junior Dannefer, all of Rossville, Frank McCaine of Kansas City, Pete Siegler of Topeka, and Joe Macha of Delia. | |
| 6650 |  | Obituary- James, Carol Carol M. James Carol M. James, 53, Topeka, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1993, at her home. Mrs. James was a customer representative for KPL and previously worked for Shawnee Federal Savings and Loan. She was born Sept. 21, 1940, in Rossville, the daughter of Marguerite R. Clark and LeRoy F. Kitt. She was graduated in 1958 from Lawrence High School and has lived in Topeka since 1966. Mrs. James was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters. She was married to David C. James Aug. 11, 1966, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Lori L. Vega, Tecumseh, and Lea J. Stroud, Philadelphia, Pa.; two sons, Lance K. James, Osage City, and Mark D. James, Topeka; her mother, Marguerite R. Clark, Auburn; two sisters, Linda Dove, Topeka, and Sheila Carlson, Carbondale; and six grandchildren. Mrs. James was cremated. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Inurnment is pending. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prevention of Child Abuse Fund in care of IOF Office, P.O. Box 179, Niagara Square Station, Buffalo, N.Y., 14201. |
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