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| 6651 |  | Obituary- James, Charity Charity W. James Services for Mrs. Charity W. James, 89, 215 Edgewood, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Rossville Methodist Church with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. She will lie in state at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary until noon Wednesday. She died Sunday at her home after a long illness. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell, she was born Feb. 17, 1872, in Indiana and came to Kansas with her parents when she was a child. She lived in the Silver Lake and Rossville communities before moving to Topeka in 1938. She and Harvey D. James were married April 1, 1900. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Crater of the home, Mrs. Mildred Cless, 1631 W. 28th, and Mrs. Gladys Stevens of Yakima, Wash.; three grand children, and six great-grandchildren. | |
| 6652 |  | Obituary- James, Charles W. Charles W. James Charles William James was born in Trappe, Maryland, October 5, 1853. When he was a small child, his parents moved to Indiana where they lived for ten years and in 1868, in company with 25 other families, they came by covered wagon to Kansas, locating first at Tecumseh, and in April, 1871, came to Rossville. With the exception of a few years in Stafford County, he had lived in Shawnee County until 1933 when he went to San Francisco to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Dora Lutz, where he died after a short illness, May 26, 1945. Besides his daughter he is survived by two sons, Ray, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Carl, of California; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; two sister, Mrs. Chettie Kassebaum of Topeka, Mrs. Gus Kassebaum of Rossville, and a number of nieces and nephews. ....................................... BURIAL SERVICE FOR CHARLEY W. JAMES The cremated remains of Charles W. James who died in San Francisco May 26, were received Monday. Graveside services conducted by Rev. N.P. Olney, of the Presbyterian church were held Tuesday afternoon with interment in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6653 |  | Obituary- James, Cora Mrs. Cora Betzer James, wife of Chas. James, died Monday, APril 30, at her home in Rossville, of cerebo-spinal meningitis, after a short illness. The sorrowing husband with the one child, have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The funeral services were held yesterday at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Caruthers, and interment was had in Rossville cemetery. There has been no date, obituary or anything else furnished this office, and in consequence this notice is brief. [From The Rossville Times, April 6, 1899] | |
| 6654 |  | Obituary- James, Edward 1 Edward Thomas James was born in Talbot county, Maryland, August 27, 1830. Died at Rossville, Kansas, December 6, 1915. Age, 85 years 3 months and 9 days. He was the last surviving member of a family of three children, the sister having died in infancy and the brother, Lambert, two years ago. At the age of 22 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Stoker of Talbot County, Maryland. To this union five children were born. In 1857 the family moved to Indiana and in 1860 the death of his wife occurred. A few years later he married Sarah Radifer in Shelbyville, Ind., and to this union six children were born. Shortly after the beginning of the war he enlisted in the Ninth Indiana Infantry, but after serving a short time he was granted a furlough owing to sickness. Later lie re-enlisted and served until the close of the war. In 1867, accompanied by several other families, an overland trio was made from Brazil, Ind. to Topeka, Kans. Twenty teams carried the party, which was six weeks en route. Mr. James located near Topeka, where he resided several years. In 1871 he moved to the farm west of Rossville, which he owned at the time of his death. In the early seven¬ties he served as county commissioner and from time to time held various county and township offices. He was thorough and efficient in the execution of all duties. When a young man he professed Christianity and became affiliated, with the United Brethren Church His life was one of devotion and faithfulness. He was true and upright, just and kind and bore the confidence and esteem of the many who knew him. The death of his wife occurred in 1879. The surviving children are Mrs. Chettie Kassebaum, Silver Lake, Kans., Mrs. Lulu Kassebaum, Mrs. Amanda Reid, Charles, John, Sherman, Harvey and Harry James. Also twenty-four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Impressive funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Mr. Crawford, assisted by Rev. Mr. Nelson of Topeka. The casket bearers were the five sons and a nephew. Robert D. James. The remains were laid to rest in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6655 |  | Obituary- James, Edward 2 E. R. James Died Suddenly. E.R. James, better known for many years as “Squire,” died Monday morning at 11 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gus Kassebaum, at the advanced age of 85. His death was a shock to the community and to his sons and daughters in the vicinity, as it was unexpected. Mr. James had been ailing for some time, but not enough to alarm his children. His death was due to heart trouble. Mr. James had been a respected resident of Rossville for over forty years and his funeral, held yesterday at the Presbyterian Church, was attended by a great concourse of friends and neighbors. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. A.H. Kassebaum, Mrs. Ed Kassebaum of Silver Lake and Mrs. John Reid and five sons, Chas. James. J. E James of Topeka, Sherman James, Harvey James and Harry James, all of this vicinity. Ail obituary will be printed next week. | |
| 6656 |  | Obituary- James, Edward 3 Kansas Pioneer Gone E.T. James, Who Died Recently, Had Been a Resident of Shawnee County 45 Years. December 6, 1915, marked the passing of another pioneer of Shawnee county, when Edward Thomas James, a resident for nearly 45 years of Rossville township, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gus Kassebaum. Death was due to heart trouble. [E.T. James, pioneer Kansan, who died recently.] Mr. James had reached the advanced age of 85 years, having been born in Talbot county, Maryland, August 27, 1830. He moved from Maryland to Indiana and during the wary served in the Ninth Indiana infantry. In 1868, with several other families, he traveled overland from Brazil, Ind., to Topeka, Kan. Mr. James located at Tecumseh, where he resided several years before purchasing the farm west of Rossville, which he owned at the time of his death. In the early seventies he served as county commissioner and from time to time held various county and township offices. He was a highly respected citizen and the assembly of friends at the funeral services, which were held December 8 at the Presbyterian church, Rossville, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Crawford, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Nelson, of Topeka, attested the high esteem held for him by the entire community. The casket bearers were the five sons and a nephew, Robert D. James. Interment was made in Rossville cemetery. The surviving children are: Mrs. E.C. Kassebaum, Silver Lake, Kan.; Mrs. Gus Kassebaum, Mrs. J.W. Reid, John James of Topeka, Charles, Sherman, Harvey and Harry James of Rossville, Kansas. Also twent-four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. | |
| 6657 |  | Obituary- James, Everett 1 EVERETT JAMES Everett Wynn James, 67, Portland, Ore., died Tuesday, December 30, 1975, at his home in Portland, Ore. He had cancer. Mr. James was born July 25, 1908, in Rossville. He lived in Kansas prior to moving to Oregon 35 years ago. He was married to Adeline Mae Anderson, December 28, 1940 in Portland. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Chuck S. James, Jacksonville, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Kathy James, Laguna Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Barbara Sponhauer, Portland; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Parr, Rossville, and Mrs. Vivian Albright, Portland; a brother, Floyd James, San Diego, Calif., and four grandchildren. Cremation was held. Everett James PORTLAND, Ore, — Everett Wynn James, 67, Portland, Ore., died Tuesday at his home here. He had cancer. Mr. James was born July 25, 1908, in Rossville, Kan. He lived in Kansas prior to moving to Oregon 35 years ago. He was married to Adeline Mae Anderson, Dec. 28, 1940, in Portland. She survives. Also surviving are a son Chuck S. James, Jacksonville, Ore., two daughters Mrs. Kathy James, Laguna Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Barbara Sponhauer, Portland; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Parr, Rossville, and Mrs. Vivian Albright, Portland; a brother, Floyd James, San Diego, Calif., and four grandchildren. Cremation is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multnotnah County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 1530 S.W. Taylor, Portland, Ore. 97205. | |
| 6658 |  | Obituary- James, Everett 2 EVERETT JAMES Everett Wynn James, 67, Portland, Ore., died Tuesday, December 30, 1975, at his home in Portland, Ore. He had cancer. Mr. James was born July 25, 1908, in Rossville. He lived in Kansas prior to moving to Oregon 35 years ago. He was married to Adeline Mae Anderson, December 28, 1940 in Portland. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Chuck S. James, Jacksonville, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Kathy James, Laguna Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Barbara Sponhauer, Portland; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Parr, Rossville, and Mrs. Vivian Albright, Portland; a brother, Floyd James, San Diego, Calif., and four grandchildren. Cremation was held. | |
| 6659 |  | Obituary- James, Harold HAROLD E. JAMES Word cams to Rossville relatives Sunday of the death of Harold E. James which occurred Sunday at the Veteran’s hospital in Roseburg, Ore. Mr. James was born in Lexington, Okla., April 6, 1892 and passed his 46th, birthday this year. He came to Rossville community in 1908 and lived here until 1922. He was a soldier in the World War in Co. 9, of the regulars. While home on a furlough from New York, lie was married to Lavina Mansell, of Willard, July 21, 1918. They returned to New York, until the Armistice was signed and then made their home in Willard and Rossville, until their removal to Oregon, in 1922, where they lived until his death. He had been in poor health about nine years, spending a good part of his time in Veteran hospitals in Portland, and Roseburg, Ore. and Walla Walla, Wash. He was a member of the Masonic lodge. Burial was in Roseburg, cemetery, Tuesday, Oct. 18. He was preceded in death just four months by his father and leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, one daughter, Helen, age 18; and one son, Donald age 13; his mother Mrs. Ida James, three brothers, Earl, Floyd and Everett and two sisters, Mrs. S. O. Parr, Rossville; and Mrs. Vivian Lawrence of Leavenworth. | |
| 6660 |  | Obituary- James, Ida Mrs. Ida Mae James Services for Mrs. Ida Mae James, 88, of Rossville will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Christian Church at Rossville with burial in the cemetery there. She died Thursday at her home. She was born March 10, 1871, at Rossville and was a member of the Christian. Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. James is survived by three sons, Floyd James of Spokane, Wash., Everett James of Portland, Ore., and Earl James, address unknown; two daughters, Mrs. Edna M. Parr of Rossville:and Mrs. Vivian Albright of Portland, Ore.; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Davis of Rossville. The Hurley Funeral Home of Rossville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6661 |  | Obituary- James, Ina MRS. INA JAMES Word was received by relatives of the death of Mrs. Ina Brooks James, formerly of Rossville, which occurred Friday, July 24. in Pasadena. California, after an illness of several years. She was the wife of Harry E. James who preceded her in death in 1941. She was a member of the Christian church. Survivors are a daughter. Mrs. Hazel Mansfield, Monrovia; four sons, Leon and Ralph of Altedena, Vernon of Altascadero and Douglas of San Jose; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Edna Wallace, Pasadena. | |
| 6662 |  | Obituary- James, Iva Mrs. Iva E. James Mrs. Iva E. James, 89, died Sunday at the home of her son, Roy R. Hawks of 1334 West Seventeenth, Topeka. She was born April 4, 1862, in Iowa and moved to Kansas with her parents as a child. She lived in the Rossville community before moving to Topeka, 16 years ago. Some years after the death of her husband Ed Hawks, she married the late Robert James of Rossville. Mr. James died some years ago. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Barber of Plainsville, son Roy R. Hawks, three half-sisters, a half brother and 11 grandchildren. Services were held at 12:30 p.m. at Wednesday, at the Wall-Diffenderfer mortuary. Burial was in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6663 |  | Obituary- James, Joseph Joseph I. James Joseph I. James, 82, Brighton, Co., died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001. He was born Nov. 11, 1918, in Rossville, the son of Roy and Bertha Young. Mr. James attended Rossville schools. He served in the Navy during World War II. His interests included fishing and playing the organ. On Oct. 27, 1947, he married Aileen Ohmer in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Rita Whitehouse, Roy, Utah; Patricia Strong, Corona, Ca.; Barbara Peterson, Houston, Texas; and Janet Nielsen, Arvada, Co.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was a cousin of Vernadel Macha and Melba Ziegler. His service was Oct. 6, at Rice Mortuary in Brighton, Co. Mr. James was cremated. | |
| 6664 |  | Obituary- James, Lavina Findagrave.com information She is the daughter of William and Laura Mansell who were both Missouri natives. She had at least 5 siblings: Roy, Anna, William, Herman and Lauretta. At 21 she married 26 year old Harold Edward James, a car mechanic and farmer who was born in Oklahoma. They had at least two children: Helen and Ronald. Between 1921 and 1926 they moved to Oregon. They lived in Coos County, Oregon and Walla Walla, Washington, and later in Jackson County, Oregon. Harold died in 1938. | |
| 6665 |  | Obituary- James, Leroy Leroy S. James LeRoy Sedgwick James was born September 9, 1879, and passed away September 12, 1935, at the age of 56 years and 3 days. Aside from a few years spent in Stafford county in his boyhood, all his life has been lived in this community, where he has been widely known as a painter and paperhanger. He was united in marriage to Bertha Young on October 25, 1916. To this union one son, Joseph, was born. The widow and son survive him; also his father, C.W. James, and a sister, Mrs. Dora Lutz, both of San Francisco, California; and a brother, Ray of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was never very strong, and in the past year he has been failing, a fact which worried him considerably. He very much disliked the idleness forced upon him by conditions of recent years, but, like thousands of others, there seemed little he could do about it. He has always given freely and gladly of his time and interest to his home, and to community projects. He was a member of Hesperian Lodge, A.F. & A.M., and of the M.W.A. Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Saturday afternoon September 14, in charge of Rev. Horton. Music was furnished by a quartet of ladies, Mrs. Peter Navarre, Mrs. A.G. Wallerstedt, Mrs. E.E. Witter, and Lorene Parr, with Miss Edith Higginbotham as accompanist. The following Masons acted as pallbearers: Frank Zickefoose, A.E. Stovall, A.N. White, William Hesse, Tom Attebury, and Hudson McCollough. Other Masons attended in a group and had charge of the services at the grave, under the leadership of John Rouse. Interment was in the Rossville cemetery. Roy James passed away Wednesday night about mid-night in a Topeka hospital. While all have realized his critical condition, his passing came as a shock to the entire community. Roy James Dead Roy James passed away Wednesday night about mid-night, in a Topeka hospital. He was taken to Topeka, for treatment about four weeks ago today. His condition has been serious for sometime and little encouragement was given from hospital physicians, at any time. While all have realized his critical condition, yet his passing came as a shock to the entire community. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Christian church the Rev. Wirght Horton conducted the services. Mrs. L. Logan of Topeka was in Rossville Saturday to attend the funeral of Roy James. Ray James returned, Saturday evening to his home in Colorado Springs. He was called to Rossville by the death of his brother, Roy James. | |
| 6666 |  | Obituary- James, Louise LULA JAMES Mrs. Louise M. (Lula) James was born August 22, 1878, near Rossville, and passed away January 30, 1958, at a nursing home in St. Marys. She was an active member of the Rossville Methodist Church, the Women’s Society of Christian Service, the Friendly Circle Class, and was a Sunday School teacher for sixty years. She was a member of the Amaryllis Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star at Rossville. She is survived by her husband, C. E. James; two sons: Wilfred Ward, El Reno. Oklahoma, Homer Ward, Bell, California; three daughters: Mrs. Faye Jones, Long Beach, California, Mrs. Everard Humphrey, Oklahoma City, Mrs. A1 Stoll, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; two stepdaughters: Mrs. Vina McCoid, Rossville; Mrs. Ethel Sommers, Topeka; two sisters: Mrs. Ida James, Mrs. Emma Davis, both of Rossville; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. CARDS OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS—-We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the acts of kindness, messages of sympathy, and beautiful floral offerings received from our kind friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved wife, mother and sister. We especially thank the WSCS, the ladies of the Friendly Circle Class of the Methodist Church, and the members of Amaryllis Chapter, OES, for the food they prepared and served. The C. E. James families Mrs. Emma Davis Mrs. Ida James Mrs. L. H. (Lula) James Mrs. Louise M. (Lula) James, 79, lifelong resident of the Rossville community, died Thursday at a St. Marys nursing home. She was born August 22, 1878, near Rossville. She was a member of the Rossville Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service, the Family Circle Class and the Order of the Eastern Star at Rossville. She is survived by her husband, C. E. James of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Faye Jones, Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Everard Humprey, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Mrs. A1 Stoll, Bartlesville, Okla.; two sons, Wilfred Ward, El Reno, Okla., and Homer Ward, Bartlesville, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Ida James and Mrs. Henry Davis, both of Rossville; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Hurley Funeral Home of Rossville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6667 |  | Obituary- James, Mollie MOLLIE M. JAMES Mrs. Mollie M. James, 64, of 1207 West Twenty-second street, Topeka, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Somers, 1724 Central Park. Mrs. James was born January 25, 1876, in Westmoreland, Kan., and had been a resident of Shawnee Co. since 1870. Living most of her life in the vicinity of Rossville she had been a resident of Topeka for the past twelve years. She was a member of the Euclid Avenue Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, C. E. James, of the home; one son, W.L. James, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. C. E. Somers, Topeka, and Mrs. Harley C. McCoid, of Rossville; one sister, Mrs. Prudence Shenk of Rossville; three brothers, Jack Reser, Wyatt Reser and John Reser all of Topeka; four grandchildren, Doris May Somers and Dale Somers, both of Topeka; Barbara Ann McCoid and James McCoid of Rossville. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 12 at 2 o’clock at Wall- Diffenderfer funeral home. Graveside burial services at Rossville City cemetery at 3:30. | |
| 6668 |  | Obituary- James, Mrs. Floyd MRS. FLOYD JAMES Mr. and Mrs. Sherman James received a message last Friday afternoon giving news of the death of their son’s wife, Mrs. Floyd James. She passed away Thursday, February 2, in a hospital at Myrtle Point, Oregon. Mrs. James’s death followed an illness of only seven days duration. The contributory cause was peritonitis. Mr. and Mrs. James were married in 1920 and until four years ago, lived in and near Rossville. For the past four years they have made their home at Bridge, Oregon. To this union three children were born, two daughters and one son— Fleta, aged 8, Duane, 6 and Doris, 4, who with their father mourn her loss. She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joyce and five brothers and two sisters of St. Marys. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from the Catholic church at St. Marys. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery at St. Marys. | |
| 6669 |  | Obituary- James, Raymond RAYMOND JAMES Word was received by relatives Sunday of the death of Raymond James on Saturday, Oct. 18, at his home in Colorado Springs. The son of Charles and Elvira James, he was born at Rossville, Kansas, Dec. 14, 1878, and grew to manhood in this vicinity. In 1902 he was married to Blanche Howell of Silver Lake and a few years later they moved to Colorado Springs where they have since made their home. He is survived by his wife; one son, Howard James; a daughter, Helen Wright; one sister, Mrs. Dora Lutz of Mill Valley, California; two. aunts, Mrs. E. C. Kassebaum of Topeka, Kansas, and Mrs. Gus Kassebaum of Rossville. Funeral and burial was Monday, Oct. 20, at Colorado Springs. | |
| 6670 |  | Obituary- James, Sarah 1 Mrs. Robt. James Died Last Night Mrs. Robt. James’ death at 11:30 last night was very unexpected and was a shock to the many friends of the family. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. James was away from home having accompanied his mother, Mrs. Amanda James to the Fred Franklin home at Gueda Springs. Mrs. James had been subject to attacks from her heart but usually recovered quickly. Yesterday evening she became ill after having done her usual day’s work, but did not respond to the usual treatment for similar attacks and expired before midnight. Pending the return home of Mr. James the funeral arrangements have not been arranged at the time we go to press. Mrs. James is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Sommers, of Hutchinson, and Miss Orah James, and one brother, W.W. Page, of Silver Lake township. Sarah Alice Page was born Nov. 22, 1865, in Iowa county, Iowa, and moved to Kansas in 1878 with her parents and settled at Silver Lake, Kans., for a short time, then went to Ness county, Kansas, for about two years, then back to Silver Lake, and later to Rossville, where she resided until her death Dec. 5. She was married to Robt. D. James the fourth day of April 1886. To this union were born 7 children, five of whom have gone on before and two still living, Mrs. Leo Sommers of Canton, Kans., and Miss Orah James still at the home of her parents. Mrs. James united with the U.B. church a short time after marriage and has lived a good Christian life ever since. She died Dec. 5, 1917, at her home in Rossville township, age 52 years, 18 days. The funeral services were held from the Olive Branch, U.B. church, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Manion preached the funeral sermon from 1 Sam 20-3. “There is but a Step between me and Death.” | |
| 6671 |  | Obituary- James, Sarah 2 Card of Thanks We wish to thank the good people for their kindness and help in the hour of need and sorrow. R.D. James and children | |
| 6672 |  | Obituary- James, William d. 1952 William James William “Red” James of 217 Branner street, Topeka, died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital. He was born May 18, 1901, at Rossville, and spent all his early years in this community while attending school. He had been a resident of Topeka since 1929 while employed by the Santa Fe railroad in the machine shop during the past ten years. During World War II he served in an artillery unit. Survivors include his father, C. E. James of Rossville; and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Somers, 1724 Central Park Topeka, and Mrs. Vina McCoid, Rossville. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p. m. at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary with burial in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6673 |  | Obituary- James, William L. 1 William Lambert James By request the Reporter reproduces the obituary of the late Lambert James together with his picture. Many old friends in this vicinity and at a distance will be glad to have both to file away as a keepsake. Grandma James and her children wish to include their heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses shown them during the illness of Mr. James. William Lambert James was born in Folbert county, Maryland, Oct. 21, 1833, and died in Rossville township, Dec. 26, 1913, aged 80 years, 2 months and 5 days. At the age of 24 he was married to Miss Amanda Stephenson, at Brazi, Ind. From there he took his young wife to Illinois and later to Kentucky. To this union was born six children, two of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. Fred Franklin and Mrs. John Bragg of Gueda Springs, Kansas, and his two sons R.D. and C.E. James of this vicinity. Nine months before the close of the Civil war he enlisted in the service of his country and served it faithfully until the close of the war. In 1867 he moved to Kansas, locating in Shawnee county. He soon purchased the homestead and has been an honored and respected member of this community for many years. In early life he gave his heart to God and united with the Methodist church. He was an honest man and a kind hearted neighbor. He leaves to mourn his loss his aged wife, Four children, five great-grandchildren and one brother. The funeral services were conducted in the Olive Branch U.B. church, by Rev. J.F. Youngman, pastor of the M.E. Church of Rossville, assisted by Rev. Mr. Pontius of the U.B Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Fred Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. John Bragg and daughter of Gueda Springs, were here to attend the funeral of grandpa James. | |
| 6674 |  | Obituary- James, William L. 2 Another Old Settler at Rest Lambert James passed away last Friday afternoon about four o'clock after an illness of about two weeks. The news came as a great surprise. Mr. James had been suffering from pneumonia but had been holding his own fairly well, and many of his friends did not know that he was in any danger. He was one of the early day settlers of Rossville township and Shawnee county, having resided here since 1867 on the homestead where he settled after being mustered out of the Union army. Mr. James had only recently held a public sale of his stock and had his farm on the market for sale, planning to move to Gueda Springs, Ks., to live near two daughters. He had spent much time there in years past always with beneficial results. William Lambert James was born in Folbert county, Maryland Oct., 21, 1833 and died in Rossville township, Dec., 26, 1913, aged 80 years 20 months and 5 days. At the age of 24 he was married to Miss Amanda Stevenson, at Brazil, Ind. From there he took his young wife to Ill., and later to Kentucky. To this union was born six children, two of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are, Mrs. Fred Franklin and Mrs. John Bragg of Gueda Springs, Kansas, and his two sons, R.D. and C.E. James of this vicinity. Nine months before the close of the Civil War he enlisted in the service of his country and served it faithfully until the close of the war. In 1867 he moved to Kansas locating in Shawnee county. He soon purchased the homestead and has been an honored and respected member of this community for many years. In early life he gave his heart to God and the Methodist church. He leaves to mourn his loss his aged wife, four children, five great grandchildren and one brother. The funeral services were conducted in the Olive Branch U.B. church, by Rev. J.F. Youngman, past of the M.E. church of Rossville, assisted by Rev. Mr. Pontius of the U.B. church. The remains were laid to rest in the Rossville cemetery. The large number of friends present testify to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The sorrowing friends have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. | |
| 6675 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Alexander FERG JAMIESON DEAD A brief notice in a Shawnee, Okla., paper told of the death of Alexander F. Jamieson late Monday in a Shawnee hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Jamieson was 86 years old, and had lived in and around Asher, Okla., for the past 50 years. He is survived by two sons and a daughter. One brother, Ted of Moline Ill., is only survivor of a family of six boys who were reared in the vicinity of Rossville. The old family farm now is owned by Jim Rezac. Ferg's wife, now deceased also was a Rossville girl, the former Mayme Butler. She died a few years ago. Some time after their marriage they moved to Pottawatomie county Okla., and occupied a farm northeast of Asher, until about 15 years ago, when they moved into town. | |
| 6676 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Arthur LEGAL (First published in the Rossville Reporter July 13, 1944) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas In the matter of the determination of the descent of real estate of A.B. Jamieson, deceased No. 15,326 NOTICE OF HEARING State of Kansas to: Loma Jamieson, Lance Jamieson, Gladys Hook, Doris Adams and all other persons interested or concerned in said estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said court, by Loma Jamieson, who has an interest in the said real estate, hereinafter, described to-wit: The Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Ten (10), South, Range Thirteen (13), East of the 6th P.M., except the South Ten (10) acres thereof, in Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Praying for the determination by decree of this court, who are the heirs of A.B. Jamieson, deceased, and for the determination of the descent of the real estate, which said decedent owned at the time of his death, which is in the State of Kansas, including the above described real estate, and for the assignment of said real estate to the persons entitled thereto, as of the time of the death of A.B. Jamieson, deceased. And you are notified to file your written defenses thereto, on or before the 8th day of August, 1944, at 10 o’clock a.m. of said day, in said court, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment will be entered in due course upon said petition. Witness my hand at Rossville, Kansas, this 12th day of July, 1944. LOMA JAMIESON, Petitioner Harry R. Logan, Attorney for the Petitioner 3t35 | |
| 6677 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Dorothy Jamieson Word came last evening to Postmaster, A.B. Jamieson, of the death of his niece, Miss Dorothy Jamieson, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferg Jamieson at Asher, Okla. No other details were available today. Dorothy was the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson and a lovely girl. | |
| 6678 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Edmund E.G. JAMIESON IS DEAD AT 90 Edmund G. (Ted) Jamieson, 90, of 1325 Twenty-fifth Avenue, well-known Moline resident and member of a pioneer Moline family, died at 1:55 yesterday afternoon (November 16) in Moline Public hospital. Mr. Jamieson was born in Middleton Dale, Derbyshire, England, Aug. 25, 1860. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Jamieson, had been among Rock Island county's earliest settlers, coming to South Moline township from England in 1842. Mr. Jamieson's father, William Jamieson, who was 11 years old when the family came to Rock Island county, returned to England as a young man, and the son was born in that country. The family returned to South Moline when Mr. Jamieson was 11 months old. Mr. Jamieson was the last surviving pupil of the original Wells school log cabin structure, built in 1849, when he attended in 1866. He also attended school in Moline. He was a life resident of his community, with the exception of four years during his young manhood, which he spent in Rossville, Kansas and in Colorado. He married Sarah Delle McAdams in Rossville, Kansas, January 25, 1882. The couple came to Illinois after the marriage, settling on the family homestead in South Moline. Mr. Jamieson operated a coal mine in what was then Coaltown and farmed until his retirement in 1916. He later moved to Moline. For many years he entertained acquaintances with stories of pioneer life in this area. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Nellie Jamieson, at home; three sons, Harry f. and Stewart M. Jamieson, both of Moline, and Reuben E. Jamieson of Rock Island; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A son, Frank, died last June. Mrs. Jamison died July 18, 1945. He was also preceded in death by a sister and six brothers. Funeral services were held at 3:00 Saturday afternoon in Knox-Trimble funeral home, the Rev. J.K. Patterson of First Presbyterian Church, East Moline officiating. Burial was in Bowlesburg cemetery. --Moline, Illinois Dispatch | |
| 6679 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Emma Mrs. Emma Jamieson Mrs. Emma Jamieson, 77, native Topekan and widow of Stanton L. Jamieson, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Shea, in Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Jamieson was born January 26, 1874, in Topeka and lived in Topeka and Rossville before she moved in 1931 to Los Angeles to live with her daughter. Her husband died in 1929. Besides her daughter she is survived by a brother, George E. Naylor, and a nephew, James W. Hawkins, both of Topeka. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Rossville cemetery. | |
| 6680 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Ivalue Mrs. lvalue E. Jamieson ROSSVILLE — Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rossville Cemetery tor Mrs. lvalue E. Jamieson, 93, Wichita, formerly of Rossville, who died Saturday, Feb. 25, 1969, at a Wichita nursing home. Mrs. Jamieson taught Latin, English and algebra at Rossville High School in the 1920s. She was born Sept. 28, 1895, in Niota. Ill., the daughter of Charles A. and Mary Elian Jackson Thompson. She was graduated from Emporia State University. She was a member of West Side Presbyterian Church in Wichita. She was married to Lance R. Jamieson in 1922 in Wichita. He died in 1983 in Wichita. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Ross, Wichita; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jamieson will lie in state until 9 p.m. Tuesday at Resthaven Mortuary in Wichita where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. | |
| 6681 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Janet JANET SUE JAMIESON Janet Sue Jamieson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lance Jamieson, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Tuesday at University of Kansas Bell Memorial hospital, following an illness of about five weeks. After four weeks in the hospital she failed to respond to treatment. Janet Sue is survived by her parents, and one sister Harriett; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Jamieson of Rossville and Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Wichita. Funeral services were from Gates Chapel, Kansas City this (Thursday) morning at 10:30. Burial was in Rossville cemetery. Mr. A. B. Jamieson, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Adams of Maple Hill, Mrs. Lowell Hook of Topeka drove to Kansas City today to attend the funeral Jeanette Jamieson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lance Jamieson. Mrs. Mary Kingbury of Kansas City, Mo., was in Rossville today to attend the burial service of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. R Jamieson. Mrs. Kingsbury was formerly Mary Walter, and taught in the Rossville high school some years ago. | |
| 6682 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, John JOHN JAMIESON BURIED HERE MONDAY AFTERNOON The body of John William Jamieson was brought to Rossville cemetery for burial Monday afternoon, following the funeral service held at the home 1427 Jewell avenue, Topeka. The service was conducted by the Rev. H. L. Nelson, pastor of the Potwin Presbyterian church, and a friend of long standing of the deceased when both lived in Rossville. The death of Mr. Jamieson last Friday afternoon caused grief to his friends in Rossville. His battle for his life was watched with keen interest following a serious operation several months ago, but medical science could give him no aid. Mr. Jamieson spent the major portion of his life in Rossville, having received his early education in the Rossville schools and later his business training as a local merchant. He came to Rossville as a boy of 9 with his parents and lived for years on the old home farm northeast of Rossville. He was born July 30, 1870, at Moline, Ill. At the date of his death he was 58 years, 4 months and 7 days old During his business career here he was always prominently identified with every progressive move for the betterment of the community. He served several years as a member of the city’s governing body. His wife was also a Rossville girl, being before her marriage Miss Eunice Bond. About 1904 he went to Whiteaker Bros, in Topeka and for the past 24 years had been one of the main cogs in their wholesale business. At the time of his death he was salesmanager for the firm. He was a member of the Topeka Consistory No. 1, Scottish Rite Masons, the Abdallah Shrine, Media Grotto and the United Commercial Travelers. He is survived by his wife, five brothers, Walter, Harry and Bruce of Rossville; Edwin Jamieson, Moline Ill., and Ferg Jamieson, Asher, Okla. Ferg Jamieson of Asher, Okla., came up Sunday to attend the funeral of his brother, J; W Jamieson, at Topeka, Monday afternoon. | |
| 6683 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Lancelot Lancelot R. Jamieson Masonic graveside services were at 3 p.m. Saturday at Rossville Cemetery for Lancelot R. Jamieson, 88, Wichita, formerly of Rossville, who died Thursday, Dec. 8, 1983, at a Wichita nursing home where he had been several years. He was born March 29, 1895, in Rossville, the son of Arthur Bruce and Loma Wilt Jamieson. He was a member of the American Legion and a 50-year member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, AF and AM, Topeka. He owned and operated a service station before he retired. He was married to lvalue Thompson Aug. 24,1922, in Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Harriet Ross, Wichita, and two grandsons. Earlier services were held at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita, Friday, December 9. | |
| 6684 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Loma 1 Mrs. Loma Jamieson Mrs. Loma Jamieson, 73, long-time resident of the Rossville community, died at her home Wednesday. Born March 10, 1871, in Blaine, Pa., she moved to Rossville with her parents when a small child. Her husband, A.B. Jamieson, died in July, 1938. Mrs. Jamieson was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian church. She is survived by a son, L.R. Jamieson, Mission, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Hook, Topeka, and Mrs. Doris Adams, Maple Hill; two brothers, J.R. Wilt, Topeka, and I.B. Wilt, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Binns, Mrs. Fannie Reser, Rossville; and four grandchildren. The following from Rossville were among the relatives and friends in Topeka Friday afternoon to attend the funeral service of Mrs. Loma Jamieson at Wall-Diffenderfer Funeral Home: Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kassebaum, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Stumbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dolezilek, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Navarre, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Von Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilt, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Wilt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reser, Mrs. Beulah McIntyre. Funeral services for Mrs. Loma Jamieson were held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clcok at Wall-Diffenderfer Funeral Home in Topeka. Pall bears [sic] were Joe Navarre, Sidney Stumbaugh, Perry Stumbaugh, Frank Dolezilek, Lon Berry and Homer Reid. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6685 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Loma 2 Mrs. Loma Jamieson Mrs. Loma Jamieson, 73, old resident of Rossville, died Wednesday at her home in Rossville. Her passing came as a shock to neighbors and friends. Sweeping snow from the yard sidewalk in the afternoon she died from a heart attack. A neighbor, Mrs. Frank Dolezilek, who came out to sweep snow from her porch discovered Mrs. Jamieson lying on the walk and hurriedly sent word to relatives. She was born March 10, 1871, in Blaine, Pa., and settled in Rossville, with her parents when she was a small child, residing here the remaining days of her life. She was married in 1893 to A.B. Jamieson, who died in July, 1938. She united with the Rossville Presbyterian church in her early youth and lived a consistent Christian throughout her life. She was especially devoted to her family and leaves many friends and loved ones to mourn her loss. She is survived by a son, L.R. Jamieson, Mission, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Hook, Topeka, and Mrs. Doris Adams, Maple Hill; two brothers, J.R. Wilt, Topeka and I.B. Wilt of Rossville, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Binns and Mrs. Fannie Reser, both of Rossville; and by four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Wall-Diffenderfer Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial in Rossville Cemetery. I.B. Wilt arrived home today called by the death of his sister, Mrs. Loma Jamieson. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Jamieson and Harriet of Mission, Kansas, were called to Rossville today by the sudden death of his mother, Mrs. Loma Jamieson. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Jamieson and daughter Harriet returned to their home at Mission Sunday, after a few days stay following the burial of his mother, Mrs. Loma Jamieson. Card of Thanks- We sincerely thank all friends for assistance and will hold in grateful memory all those offering sympathy and floral offerings in the time our sorrow, the loss of our mother, Loma Jamieson. The Jamieson Children and Relatives | |
| 6686 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Stanton F. DIED- Wednesday morning after a short illness, the 10-months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Jamieson. Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson are here from La Molile, Minn., on a visit to relatives. The baby was taken with a severe cold last week which rapidly developed into pneumonia which caused its death. The funeral services were held at the Jamieson homestead north of town and was conducted by the Rev. Ward of Topeka. Interment took place in city cemetery. Besides the relatives and friends here, the following arrived in time for the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Jamieson, of Topeka; Mrs. George Stewart, of Kansas City; and Mrs. J.T. Forrester, from Kansas City. The parents have the deepest sympathy of all in their bereavement. [From The Rossville Reporter, December 21, 1906] | |
| 6687 |  | Obituary- Jamieson, Walter Walter Jamieson Walter Jamieson, 68, one of the pioneer residents of the community, died Monday, April 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest sanitarium, at Topeka. Mr. Jamieson had not been well for the past two years, following a severe attack of the flu. His death was a shock to the Rossville relatives as well as his friends, who did not know that his condition was so serious. Mr. Jamieson had lived in this community for the past 51 years coming here as a young boy in the spring of 1871 with his parents, from Moline, Ill., where he was born October 28, 1861. Up until about 1922 he and his brother Harry had lived on the old family farm northeast of town. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 in the Conwell Mission Mortuary in N. Topeka, conducted by Rev. H.L. Nelson, of Topeka, a former Presbyterian minister of Rossville. A large number of old friends and neighbors gathered at the cemetery here for the last rites at his grave. The pallbearers were A.L. Ruff, Sherman James, Ted Fields, Gus Kassebaum, Frank Stumbaugh and Albert Reser. He is survived by four brothers, E.G. Moline. Ill., A.F., Asher, Okla., Harry W. and A.B. Jamieson of Rossville. [From The Rossville Reporter, April 24, 1930] | |
| 6688 |  | Obituary- Janke, Nellie Nellie M. Janke JUNCTION CITY — Nellie Margaret Janke, 97, Junction City, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 1997, at a nursing home here. She was born Nov. 2,1899, in Rossville, the daughter of Robert and Arvilla Dailey Sebring, and attended school in Rossville. She received a teaching certificate at Emporia State Teachers College and taught in Rossville and later in Geary County schools. She was a member of Lyona United Methodist Church south of Junction City and United Methodist Women. She was married to Harvey B. Janke Aug. 16, 1921, in Rossville. They lived in the Lyona community south of Junction City many years. He died Oct. 7, 1972. A daughter, Marjorie Janke, and two sons, David Janke and James Janke, also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Robert Janke and Shirley Janke, both in rural Junction City; a daughter, Bonnie Anderson, Atlanta, Ga.; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in the Lyona community south of Junction City. Burial will be in Lyona Cemetery south of Junction City. The casket will remain closed. Visitation will begin at noon today at Londeen Funeral Chapel in Chapman. Contributions may be made to the Nellie Margaret Janke Memorial Fund yet to be designated and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6689 |  | Obituary- Jansen, Winfield Winfield G. "Win" Jansen Winfield G. "Win" Jansen, 80, Topeka, KS passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Rossville Health Care and Rehab Center. Win was born December 26,1934 in Roxbury, NY. He was one of eleven children raised in a foster home in Athens, NY. Win came to Topeka as a member of the U.S. Air Force serving as a Senior Medical Specialist. While stationed at Forbes Air Force Base, he met his "angel" Leatha C. Smith. They were married March 18,1956. She preceeded him in death on August 16, 2010 after 54 years of marriage. Win arid Leatha were involved in bowling at the state level and Win was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed coaching his son Steve in baseball for many years. Upon leaving the Air Force, Win worked in management at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 27 years. Win was probably best known for his years selling automobiles at John Hoffer Chrysler Jeep, where he was awarded the Chrysler Gold Award. This was the first Gold Award ever given by Chrysler in the Topeka market. "WIN WITH WIN." Survivors include a son Steven Jansen (Lorna), Fort Mohave, AZ and a daughter Kim Livingston (Chuck) Topeka, KS, four grandchildren and six great-grand-children. A graveside funeral service will be 12:30 P.M. Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Mr. Jansen will lie in state from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Carey Funeral Home, Burlingame, KS, where the family will meet friends and relatives from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, spend the day with a child! | |
| 6690 |  | Obituary- Janssen, Anita Anita H. (Harris) Janssen December 10, 1939 ~ September 25, 2021 (age 81) Anita Harris Holladay Janssen, 89 formerly of rural Emmett, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Centralia. She was born December 10, 1931, at Ancon, Canal Zone, the eldest daughter of Homer Roy and Alberta Patricia Powers Harris. She attended Canal Zone schools, graduating in 1949 from Balboa High School. She attended Park College in Parkville, MO, for two years, and Wichita State in Wichita, KS, for one and one-half years. On September 12, 1954, she was married to Roy Ayres Holladay at First Methodist Church in Wichita; the marriage ended in divorce 32 years later. The Holladay family lived in Atchison, Overland Park, and Louisburg before purchasing the St. Marys Star, a weekly community newspaper, and moving to St. Marys in April 1972. On December 15, 1990, Anita was married to Arthur F. Janssen in a private ceremony at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. The couple lived in Emmett Township. He died of cancer September 30, 2001. Anita was active in church activities, Extension, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts while her children were growing up. She enjoyed home arts, oil painting, and reading. She served as volunteer church secretary in Louisburg and was secretary for the St. Marys, Emmett, and Belvue United Methodist Churches. Anita was lay leader of the Emmett United Methodist Church, as well as secretary of the administrative board, and taught the adult church school class. Anita and her husband sold the St. Marys Star in 1983. They resumed ownership and publication in 1985. Anita sold the Star in 2005 and retired. Surviving her are two daughters, Anne Marie Holladay, Fairbanks, AK, and Leslie Sue Weirough, Aurora, CO; a son, Douglas Roy Holladay, Jupiter, FL; three grandsons, Jarad Bond and Shaun Bond, Anchorage, AK, and Quentin Weirough, Fort Collins, CO; a granddaughter, Madison Weirough, Aurora, CO; a great-granddaughter, Kethry Bond, Anchorage, AK; a sister, Marion Buol, Petaluma, CA; a stepson, Larry A. Janssen, Baldwin City, KS, two stepdaughters, Judith Ann St. Cin, Austin, TX, and Sandra Moore, San Antonio, TX; seven stepchildren and fourteen step-great-grandchildren. One sister, Louise Bradshaw, Antioch, CA preceded her in death. Cremation has been requested by the deceased. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the St. Marys United Methodist Church, inurnment will be at Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emmett United Methodist Church, or to Community Health Ministry in Wamego. | |
| 6691 |  | Obituary- Jarvis, Delbert Delbert Jarvis Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church, here, for Delbert Jarvis, 76, Valley Falls. He died Friday, Dec. 30, at the scene of a two-vehicle accident east of Rossville. Jarvis was born April 2, 1907, at Minorra, W. Va., the son of Caleb and Sarah Truman Jarvis. He moved to Missouri at an early age and was graduated from Cassville High School, Cassville, Mo. He was graduated from Pittsburg State University and had taught high school social studies, industrial arts, and driver’s education. He also had coached basketball. He had taught at high schools in Weir, Nortonville, Meriden, and Valley Falls. He had lived in Valley Falls since 1956. He was married to Gwendolyn E. Selves on June 3, 1933, at Mt. Vernon, Mo. She died July 2, 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the signal corps. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Valley Falls and had served as a church elder. He was a member of the Grahem-Herbers Post No. 304 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Valley Falls, and the Jefferson County Bicentennial Post No. 225 of the American Legion, Ozawkie. He was a retired member of the Kansas National Education Association. Survivors include four daughters, Marilyn Tebow, Prairie Village, Betty Martin, Arkansas City, Marthanne Simons, Denver, and Kay Simons, Louisville, Ky.; a son, Edward Jarvis, Lawrence, and 11 grandchildren. Burial will be in the Valley Falls Cemetery, with military graveside honors by the Grahem-Herbers Post No. 304 of the VFW. Friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Nellis-Hagge Funeral Home, Valley Falls. He will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 6692 |  | Obituary- Jeffries, Isham ISHAM JEFFRIES Isham Jeffries, 68, died Tuesday morning at his home in Silver Fake. He was born August 27, 1883, in DeKalb County, Missouri. He had made his home in Silver Lake most of his life. He was on the Silver Lake city council many years. He was a carpenter, and had erected several buildings in that city. He was a member of the Silver Lake Baptist Church. Mr. Jeffries is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rozella Jeffries of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Wilt, Rossville; a son, Billy Jeffries, Silver Bake; two brothers, Dave Jeffries, Los Angeles, and Edward Jeffries, Silver Lake and three grandchildren. The funeral 'was held today (Thursday) at 2:00 p. m. at the Silver Lake Methodist Church with burial in Silver Lake Cemetery, | |
| 6693 |  | Obituary- Jeffries, James Jeffries James William "Bill" Jeffries, 70, Silver Lake, died Thursday, April 25, 1991, at home. Mr. Jeffries was a machinist for Santa Fe Railway 33 years before he retired in 1974. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Sept. 6, 1920, at Silver Lake, the son of Isham and Rosella Maddox Jeffries. He was graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1939 and lived in Silver Lake all his life. He was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church and Silver Lake Post No. 160 of the American Legion. He was married to Audrey "Jean" Ekart Dec. 24, 1941, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Betty Jean Badura, Rossville; sister, Helen G. Kampschroeder, Lawrence; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Silver Lake Post No. 160 of the American Legion conducted military graveside services in Silver Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, 66539; or Hospice of Topeka, 1272 S.W. Fillmore, 66604. | |
| 6694 |  | Obituary- Jenkins, Nancy Nancy Jenkins Cremation is planned for Nancy Ann Jenkins, daughter of Michael and Penny Jenkins, Auburn, who was stillborn Nov. 11,1999, at a Topeka hospital. Other survivors include a brother, Michael Scott Jenkins Jr., at home; grandparents, Don and Joan Henneke, Rossville, John Failer; Topeka, and Marjorie Jenkins, Auburn; and a great-grandfather, Bud Hladky, St. Marys. Memorial services will be private. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6695 |  | Obituary- Jenkins, Theodore Theodore L. Jenkins Theodore L. Jenkins, 78, Osage City, died early Sunday at a Topeka nursing home. He had been in a Topeka hospital earlier. He was born April 28, 1900, in Osage City, and attended Osage City schools. He received his A.B. degree from Washburn University and did graduate work at the University of Kansas. He was a school administrator for five years at Delia, and then 40 years at Whiting. He retired in 1968 and returned to Osage City. He was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church. Osage City, and a 50-year member of Whiting Masonic Lodge No. 250 and Whiting Order of the Eastern Star No. 278. He was an honorary life member of the National Education Association and a life member of Pi Gamma Mu. He was a member of the Osage City Senior Citizens Club. He married Ruth Urich in 1927 in Topeka. She died in 1965. Survivors include two nephews, Robert Urich Jr., St. Louis, and Darwin Urich, Minneapolis, Minn.; and a niece. Mrs. Walter Scarborough, Salmon, Idaho. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church. Osage City. Burial will be at Osage City Cemetery, Osage City. Mr. Jenkins will lie in state after 3 p.m. Monday at Crable Funeral Home. Osage City, and at the church before services. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Osage City. | |
| 6696 |  | Obituary- Jenssen, Donald 1 Donald D. Jenssen ROSSVILLE — Donald D. Jenssen, 64, Rossville, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Jenssen was a production balance man at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. at Topeka. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953, including 18 months in Korea. He earned the Bronze Star Award. He was born June 27, 1928, in Scranton, the son of Kurt F. and Fern L. Dudney Jenssen. He was graduated from Harveyville High School in 1946, then farmed with his father near Harveyville from 1946 to 1951. He lived in Topeka from 1951 to 1958 and since then in Rossville. Mr. Jenssen was a member of United Rubber Workers of America AFL-CIO Local Union No. 307 and Goodyear Retirees Club, both in Topeka, and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was married to Genevieve M. Bixby on Dec. 26, 1953. She survives. A daughter, Joyce Annette Jenssen, died Aug. 3, 1963. Other survivors include a daughter, Donna Brunin, Rossville; three sons, Edward Jenssen and Daryl Jenssen, both of Rossville, and David Jenssen, Topeka; two sisters, Hilde McLean, Kansas City, Mo., and Marilyn Todd, Spring Hill; and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Military graveside services will be conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Jenssen will lie in state after 10 a.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6697 |  | Obituary- Jenssen, Donald 2 Donald D. Jenssen Donald D. Jenssen, 64, Rossville, died Thursday, December 10, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Jenssen was a production balance man at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company at Topeka. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953, including 18 months in Korea. He earned the Bronze Star Award. He was born June 27, 1928, in Scranton, the son of Kurt F. and Fern L. Dudney Jenssen. He was graduated from Harveyville High School in 1946, then farmed with his father near Harveyville from 1946 to 1951. He lived in Topeka from 1951 to 1958, and since then in Rossville. Mr. Jenssen was a member of United Rubber Workers of America AFL-CIO Local Union No. 307 and Goodyear Retirees Club, both in Topeka, and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was married to Genevieve M. Bixby on December 26, 1953. She survives. A daughter, Joyce Annette Jenssen, died August 3, 1963. Other survivors include a daughter, Donna Brunin, Rossville; three sons, Edward Jenssen and Daryl Jenssen, both of Rossville, and David Jenssen, Topeka; two sisters, Hilde McLean, Kansas City, Mo., and Marilyn Todd, Spring Hill; and nine grandchildren. Services were a.t 10 a.m. Monday in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Military graveside services were conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6698 |  | Obituary- Jenssen, Edward Edward D. Jenssen ROSSVILLE — Edward D. Jenssen, 40, Rossville, died Monday, July 8, 1996, at a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient several days. He had an apparent heart attack. He was born Aug. 2, 1955, in Topeka, the son of Donald D. and Genevieve M. Bixby Jenssen, and spent his early life in Rossville. He was graduated from Rossville High School in 1973 and attended Clark’s School of Business in Topeka. He was graduated from Kansas State University in Manhattan in 1983. He was office manager for G&G Electric in Rossville. He, was a member of the Catholic Church. He was married to Denise Dresch Sept. 12,1987, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Thomas Jenssen, at home; a daughter, Elizabeth Jenssen, at home; a stepdaughter, Karen Dresch, at home; his mother, Genevieve Jenssen, Rossville; two brothers, David Jenssen, Topeka, and Darryl Jenssen, Rossville; and a sister, Donna Brunin, Rossville. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Jenssen will lie in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Edward D. Jenssen Children’s Fund and sent in care of People's State Bank, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 6699 |  | Obituary- Jenssen, Joyce 1 Joyce Jenssen Dies In Topeka Hospital Joyce Annette Jenssen, 14-1/2 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Jenssen, Rossville, died late Saturday in a. Topeka hospital. She had been ill several weeks. The child was born May 19, 1962, in Topeka. Survivors are the parents, two brothers, Edward Duane and David Wayne; a sister, Donna Marie, of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bixby, Rossville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kurt F. Jenssen, Topeka; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hurla, Delia, and paternal great-grandfather, Glen Dudney, Topeka. Services were at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Chapel, St. Marys. Pallbearers were Robert Macha, Gary Macha, Wells J. R. Bridges and David Hurla. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS - We want to thank our friends, neighbors and relatives for the flowers, cards and kindnesses shown us in the loss of our baby daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jenssen, and children, Edward, David and Donna. | |
| 6700 |  | Obituary- Jenssen, Joyce 2 Jenssen Child, Rossville, Dies Joyce Annette Jenssen, 14 1/2 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Jenssen, Rossville, died late Saturday in a Topeka hospital. She had been ill several weeks. The child was born May 19, 1962, in Topeka. Survivors are the parents, two brothers, Edward Duane and David Wayne; a sister, Donna Marie, of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bixby, Rossville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kurt F. Jenssen, 712 Jewell; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hurla, Delia., and paternal great-grandfather, Glen Dudney, 716 Mulvane. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Chapel, St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. |
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