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| 6651 |  | 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 | |
| 6652 |  | 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. | |
| 6653 |  | 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 | |
| 6654 |  | 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. | |
| 6655 |  | 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. | |
| 6656 |  | 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. | |
| 6657 |  | 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. | |
| 6658 |  | 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. | |
| 6659 |  | 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. | |
| 6660 |  | 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 | |
| 6661 |  | 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] | |
| 6662 |  | 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] | |
| 6663 |  | 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. | |
| 6664 |  | 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! | |
| 6665 |  | 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. | |
| 6666 |  | 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. | |
| 6667 |  | 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, | |
| 6668 |  | 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. | |
| 6669 |  | 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. | |
| 6670 |  | 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. | |
| 6671 |  | 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. | |
| 6672 |  | 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. | |
| 6673 |  | 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. | |
| 6674 |  | 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. | |
| 6675 |  | 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. | |
| 6676 |  | Obituary- Jenssen, Kurt KURT F. JENSSEN Kurt F. Jenssen, 72, Topeka, died Thursday, January 17, 1980, at a Topeka hospital after a short illness. He was born February 17, 1907, in Hamburg, Germany, the son of Friedrich and Bertha Jensen Jenssen, and came to the United States in 1924. Mr. Jenssen farmed in the Harveyville community many years, and moved to Topeka in 1953, when he was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He retired in 1969. He was married to Fern Leona Dudney September 3, 1927, at Lawrence. She preceded him in death February 12, 1978. Survivors include a son, Donald D. Jenssen, Rossville; two daughters,, Mrs. Hilda McLear, Gladstone, Mo. and Mrs. Marilyn Todd, Spring Hill; a brother, Alfred Jenssen, in Germany; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. | |
| 6677 |  | Obituary- Jepson, Frances Frances V. Jepson Mrs. Frances Virginia Jepson, 60, RR 3, died Wednesday in Providence-St. Margaret Health Center, Kansas City, Kan. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church, Basehor. The Rev. Robert Heizer, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Jepson was born May 10, 1924 at Phillipsburg, the daughter of Ernest Vernon and Vera Virginia Norton. She spent her childhood in the Phillipsburg and Rossville areas. She was a World War II veteran of the Women's Army Air Corp. Upon discharge, she moved to Topeka where she met and married Thomas Earl Jepson Jan. 30, 1946. They lived in the Kansas City area before moving to Leavenworth 26 years ago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Basehor, and served as a deaconess. She was very active in the Christian Women's Club and a leader of the Christian Bible study. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Jepson of the home; two daughters, Virginia Marie Forge and Shirley Maxine Monshower, both of Leavenworth; three sons, Dean Christian Jepson, Lansing, Earl Marvin Jepson, San Diego, Calif., and Darrell Hans Jepson, Angleton, Texas; one sister, Lavern Braden, Topeka; two stepbrothers, Glenn Hause, Topeka, and Wayne Hause, Hartsburg, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; one step grandson; and nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends may call today at the Davis Funeral Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 tonight. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church, Basehor. | |
| 6678 |  | Obituary- Jernigan, Ella Ella Lee Jernigan Ella Lee Jernigan, 94, Rossville, formerly of Harveyville, died Tuesday, February 2, 1999, at Rossville Valley Manor. She was born June 8,1904, in the Fostoria community east of Burlingame, the daughter of Stuart D. and Minnie Elliott Bell. She grew up in Burlingame and graduated from Burlingame High School with the class of 1923. She married Clyde Jernigan on October 17, 1927, at Newton. He died March 30, 1986. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Karen Hensal on February 7, 1970. She and her husband owned and operated a Western Auto store in Great Bend during the late 1940s and 1950s. They moved to Harveyville where they farmed for many years until they retired and moved to Osage City. She was a former member of Aerie No. 58, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Topeka. She also was a former member of Fairplain Grange No. 1719, Burlingame, the 101 Card Club, and Extension Homemakers Unit at Harveyville. She and her husband were active members of a saddle club at Great Bend when they lived in the community. Survivors include one daughter, Lyla Lee Hensal, Hemphill, TX; one son, W.E. Jernigan, Oberlin; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Her service was Friday at the Burlingame Federated Church. Burial was in Burlingame Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of Carey Funeral Home, Burlingame, KS 66413. Ella Lee Jernigan ROSSVILLE — Ella Lee Jernigan, 94, Rossville, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Jernigan and her husband owned and operated a Western Auto Store in Great Bend in the 1940s and 1950s. They later farmed near Harveyville for many years She was born June 8, 1904, in the Fostoria Community, the daughter of Stuart D. and Minnie Elliott Bell. She was raised in Burlingame, and graduated from Burlingame High School in 1923. She had lived in Osage City before she moved to Rossville. Mrs. Jernigan was a former member of Aerie No. 58 of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Topeka, Fairplain Grange No. 1719 at Burlingame, the 101 Card Club and a Saddle Club in Great Bend. She married Clyde Jernigan on Oct. 17,1927, at Newton. He died March 30, 1986. A granddaughter, Karen Hensal, died Feb. 7,1970. Survivors include a daughter, Lyla Lee Hensal, Hemphill, Texas; a son, W.E. Jernigan, Oberlin; 14 grandchildren; 24 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Burlingame Federated Church. Burial will be in Burlingame Cemetery. Mrs. Jernigan will lie in state from 1 p.m. to service time Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of Carey Funeral Home in Burlingame. | |
| 6679 |  | Obituary- Jessepe, Francis Francis Jessepe ROSSVILLE, KS – Francis R. Jessepe, 69, of Rossville passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at Shawnee Medical Center due to complications from Covid 19 and pneumonia. He was born May 8, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas the son of Phillip E. and Angeline (Belair) Jessepe. He was raised in Topeka and graduated from Seaman High School. Francis was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe. He is survived by his sisters, Karen S. Jessepe and Elvon M. Belair both of Topeka; and his brothers, Boyce Alfonso Jessepe (Address Unknown) and Ewart Coy Jessepe (Julie) of Mayetta. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Billie L. Jessepe. Francis will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton beginning Saturday afternoon, December 19, 2020, through Sunday, December 20, 2020, until 6:00 p.m. each day. Private family graveside services will be held later. Due to the critical situation we are all in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436 or posting on www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 6680 |  | Obituary- Jessepe, Juanita Juanita Ann "Wash-ke-she" Jessepe ( February 10, 1946 - July 10, 2018 ) Juanita Ann “Wash-ke-she” Jessepe, 72 of Rossville, KS passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Rossville Healthcare & Rehab in Rossville, KS. She was born February 10, 1946 on the Prairie Band Reservation, the daughter of Wesley Alex and Mary Jo (Magnauck) Jessepe. She graduated high school in 1964 from Marty, South Dakota. Juanita lived most of her life on the Prairie Band Reservation. Juanita was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Drum religion and Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church. She also worked as a social worker for several Native American tribes and a former tribal council member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Juanita is survived by her 2 sons, Michael Allen of Lincoln, NE and Mark Allen of Mayetta, KS and 5 daughters, Laura Abeyeta of Delia, KS, Wenona Wahweotten of Mayetta, KS, Cindy LeClere of Mayetta, KS, Karen Thomas of Horton, KS and Julie Masquat of Mayetta, KS; 4 sisters, Jennifer Kelly of Ada, OK, Linda Flores of Dallas, TX, Debra Jessepe of Red Lake, MN and Carol Jessepe of Dallas, TX; 1 brother Ronald Jessepe of Mayetta, KS; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Mary Jo Jessepe. Rosary will be recited 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. A wake and dinner will be at the Danceground Building on Friday evening. Burial will be Saturday morning, July 14, 2018 at the Danceground Cemetery. | |
| 6681 |  | Obituary- Jessepe, Katherine Katherine Jessepe HOLTON— Mrs. Katherine Jessepe, 78, Holton, died Wednesday morning in a Holton hospital after a short illness. She was born April 12, 1891, at Mayetta, and lived her entire life in the Mayetta and Holton communities. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Josephine Sumner, Louisville; three sons, Orville Rice, 2124 Kansas, Philip Jessepe, 309 Fairchild, and Lester L. Jessepe, 616 W. St. John, all of Topeka; one brother, George Matsappo, Delia; 35 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday evening at Pottawatomie Community Building, west of Mayetta. Burial will be Saturday afternoon in the family cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6682 |  | Obituary- Jessepe, Wesley Emmett man found slain, suspect held EMMETT — An 59-year-old man was found slain inside his home here Saturday night and his former son-in-law has been arrested in connection with the death, Pottawatomie County authorities reported. The victim was identified by Sheriff Dean Taylor as Wesley Jessepe, who apparently was beaten to death with an object and kicked. Taylor said his department has two possible murder weapons in custody, but declined to identify the objects. Taylor said Stanley Kelly, 37, Emmett, was being held in the Pottawatomie County Jail without bond Sunday on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Jessepe’s death. The two men “have had problems in the past,’’ Taylor said. “We think they just got into it yesterday.” The sheriff said the slaying apparently occurred about 5 p.m., but the body was discovered about 10 p.m. He added Kelly was arrested about an hour later at his home. Dr. Thomas Walsh, Onaga, a Pottawatomie County deputy coroner, said Sunday it appeared Jessepe died of head injuries. An autopsy was performed Sunday in Topeka, but results unavailable. Emmett is on K-63 in eastern Pottawatomie County near the Jackson County line. Jessepe was born Feb. 2, 1922, at Delia, the son of Charles and Susan Zow-Num-Ke Jessepe. He lived in Emmett 33 years. He was a retired farmer. Jessepe was an Army veteran of World War 11, having served in the Pacific theater. He was awarded the Silver Star medal. He was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi and the Drum religion in the tribe. He was married to Mary Jo Magnauck. She died Aug. 9, 1974. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Juanita Allen, Mrs. Debra Shields, Mary Jo Jessepe Jr., Carol Jean Jessepe, Mrs. Jennifer Kelly, and Mrs. Linda Flores, all of Dallas; a son, Ronald Jessepe, Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, 1422 N. Madison, Topeka; two brothers, Thomas Jessepe, Browning, Mont., and LeRoy Jessepe, Topeka; and 18 grandchildren. Indian religious drum services will be Tuesday evening at the Community Building west of Mayetta. Burial will be Wednesday afternoon at Dance Ground Cemetery west of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6683 |  | Obituary- Johns, Beatrice Beatrice Johns Beatrice Johns, 89, Topeka, died Monday, Sept. 14, 1992, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Johns was secretary to the assistant state insurance commissioner and later to the state attorney general. She was born Oct. 2, 1902, in Topeka, the daughter of Edward C. and Chettie James Kassebaum. She was graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn College in Topeka. Mrs. Johns was a member of First Presbyterian Church, American Association of University Women and Alpha Phi sorority. She was a life member of Kansas Historical Society, Friends of the Zoo and Artists Association. Her husband, Will Johns, died in 1965. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Northern Area Office, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, 66604; American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, 66606; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6684 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Alfred ALFRED ERVIN JOHNSON DEAD Alfred Ervin Johnson died Tuesday evening at 6:55 at his home on Spruce street. His death followed a seventeen weeks illness which started with an attack of the Flu and later developed into pernicious anemia. Mr. Johnson come here about a year ago and until a short time before he became ill was meat cutter in the Williams Grocery here. He is survived by his wife, son, Percy G. Johnson of Willard daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Streeter of Topeka; by six grand children and by two brothers, Charles Johnson of Holton and James Johnson of Soldier Miss Inez M. Irwin of Topeka is a niece. A short service was conducted today at Holton at 11 o’clock. Funeral services were conducted at Soldier at the Christian church today at 2 o’clock. Burial was in the Soldier city cemetery. | |
| 6685 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Carl CARL W. JOHNSON Carl W. Johnson, Delia, 82, was born April 12,1924 on the farm home-steaded by his grandfather at Randolph to Charles and Emma Edgren Johnson. He passed away June 9 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. Carl was united in marriage to Margaret Dicks on Aug. 18, 1949 at Leonardville. He farmed the home place, also his mother’s farm and later purchased a farm in Jackson County near Delia. He raised livestock, hay and grain. Carl loved his work. Carl belonged to Walsburg Lutheran church near Leonardville until the family moved to Topeka for eight years, where they belonged to the First Methodist Church. After moving to the farm, he belonged to the Presbyterian Church at Delia for some years. He served on the church boards. He was the last surviving member of his family. Preceding him in death were sisters, Elsie and Lillian and brother, Alexis. Surviving him are his wife Margaret; children, Rachel Ann Jones, Doug Johnson; sisters-in-law Rachel , Aufderhaar, Geneva Dickson; nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Carl E. Johnson, Steven Johnson; great-grandchildren, Ian Johnson and Sierra Johnson. No services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Midland Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 6686 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Cecil Johnson Cecil T. Johnson, 85, Holton, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. He was born Feb. 10, 1933, in Wellston, Okla., the son of Fred and Fannie Johnson. He attend¬ed school in Oklahoma. Mr. Johnson and his wife Terri owned and operated Johnson's Painting and two car washes in Holton before retiring. He was past master of the Rossville Masonic Lodge and a current member of Masonic Lodge 393 in Mayetta. He married Terri on Nov. 26, 1981, in Maple Hill. She sur-vives. Other survivors include three daughters, Judy, Kristina and Amie; two sons, Robert and David; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sons, Cecil Duane, Kenny Jo and Wade; two brothers; and two sisters. Cremation is planned with burial at a later date. Mercer Fu-neral Home in Holton is assist¬ing the family. | |
| 6687 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Charles S. Charles S. Johnson Charles S. Johnson, 70, farmer near Delia, died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital. He had made his home in the Delia community his entire life. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie A. Johnson of Delia; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Davis, Martin, S.D.; and Mrs. Rosie Abney, Berryton; and a brother, Ed Johnson, in California. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Delia Presbyterian Church. | |
| 6688 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Clara CLARA N. JOHNSON Mrs. Clara N. Johnson, 67, of Route 6, North Topeka, struck by a hit-and-run driver last Thursday night, west of the Boys’ Industrial school, died Monday morning in St. Francis hospital from internal injuries. Officers have been unable to find any clues which may lead to the arrest of the driver. Mrs. Johnson was born May 9th, 1870, in Jackson county and had been a resident of Kansas her entire life. She had made her home on her present farm 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Arch Johnson; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Steele, Topeka, and Mrs. Joe Birnbaumer. Route 6, Topeka; her mother, Mrs. Samuel McCleery, Route 6; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Nightwine, Route 6, and three brothers, Frank McCleery, St. Marys; James McCleery, Kansas City Kansas, Walter McCleery. Rossville, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Peebler’s funeral home. Burial was in Rochester cemetery. | |
| 6689 |  | Obituary- Johnson, DeElla DeElla Alice Johnson ROSSVILLE - DeElla Alice Johnson, 77, Rossville, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1927, in Plainview, Neb., to James Marion and Alice Rosebud Brees Gee. She grew up in Plainview and move to Seattle when she was in ninth grade. She moved to Topeka in the early 50's and later lived in Rossville the past several years. She worked at Topeka State Hospital and later at the Kansas Neurological Institute before she retired. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Rossville and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville. She married Fred F. Johnson on June 14, 1950, in Topeka. He died in February 1997. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Ketter, Rossville; two sons, Pat Johnson, Rossville, and Mike Johnson, Topeka; a brother, George Gee, Seattle; eight grandchildren; and four great-granddaughters. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Burial will be in West Lawn Memori al Gardens in Topeka. She will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral chapel in Rossville, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Kansas Parkinson's Disease Association, 1726 S.W. Shunga Dr., Topeka, Kan. 66611. Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6690 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Ethel Mrs. Ethel R. Johnson Mrs. Ethel R. Johnson, 55, of 618 Buchanan, wife of J. R. Johnson, of the Johnson Motor Car company, died in a local hospital Saturday, after an extended illness. Born in Tecumseh October 30, 1887, Mrs. Johnson spent her entire life in and near Topeka. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Allen Rausch, San Diego. Calif.; one son, Tom R. Johnson, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. T. P. Oliver, Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Lester Parr, Silver Lake; four brothers, J. F. Parks, Lakeland, Fla.; Harry R. Parks, Pasadena, Calif,; L. H. Parks, San Jose, Calif., and Owen M. Joy, Oklahoma City, and one grandson, John Stuart Johnson, Topeka. | |
| 6691 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Herman HERMAN JOHNSON Services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Austin Funeral Home in Eskridge, for Herman W. Johnson, 83, Eskridge, who died Sunday night, April 28, 1975 in a rest home. He had been admitted to a Topeka hospital about two months ago and later was transferred to the rest home in Eskridge. He was born August 4, 1891 at Scranton and lived at Rossville before he moved to the Eskridge community 40 years ago. He was an Army veteran of World War 1 and was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion in Topeka. He formerly operated a cafe at Rossville and later was a farmer before he retired. He was married to Mrs. Josephine DeGraff March 22, 1935 at Lyndon. She survives. Other survivors include two stepsons, L. B. DeGraff, Topeka, and R. E. DeGraff, Lawrence. Burial was in Eskridge Cemetery. | |
| 6692 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Irene Irene Johnson Irene A. Johnson, 87, Rossville, died Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born February 5, 1914, in Topeka, the daughter of Pete and Mary Kaeberle Long. Mrs. Johnson was a machine operator for Ohse Meats for 27 years before she retired in 1979. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Topeka. On December 16, 1944, she married Harry Raymond Johnson in Fort Jackson, SC. He survives. Other survivors include three brothers, Paul Long, Glendale, CA, and Bernard Long and Rex Long, both of Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday at 2 p.m. at the Assumption Catholic Church, Topeka. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation, 3500 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka 66604. | |
| 6693 |  | Obituary- Johnson, J.H. J. H. Johnson ROSSVILLE- J.H. “Bud” Johnson, 91, Rossville, died at his home Tuesday afternoon. He was born June 24, 1879, a Louisville. He was a farmer and merchant. He spent most of his life at Louisville before moving to Rossville recently. He was a member of Encampment No. 36, Rose Odd Fellows Lodge No. 122, and the Louisville United Methodist Church. He married Pearl Ewing, May 25,1904. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Hilton Johnson, 3719 Seward; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be conducted by Louisville Rose Odd Fellows Lodge at Louisville Township Cemetery. He will lie in state Thursday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego, and Friday after 10:30 a.m. at the church. | |
| 6694 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Jerry Jerry E. Johnson Jerry E. (Muskrat) Johnson, 78, of Topeka passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Rossville Health Center. He was born June 16, 1934 in Topeka, the son of Clarence M. and Louise C. Johnson. Jerry graduated from Topeka High School. He worked for Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway as a Machinist until retirement in 1996. Jerry was a member of Local No. 378 International Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Jerry married Joyce Underwood on March 17, 1955 in Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Jana Grant, Topeka; two grandchildren Chris (Heidi) Grant and Stephenie (Aaron) Summa; four great-grandchildren, a brother and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Jerry was an avid Harley-Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast. He was one of the originals of the Henry Patterson Topeka Harley-Davidson racing team. There are displays of his motorcycle trophies at the Topeka Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Shop. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. There will be a private burial in Dover, Kansas. Memorial Contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka KS 66606. | |
| 6695 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Kathy Kathy Ruth Johnson Tahlequah, OK - Kathy Ruth Johnson, 57, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 24, 2012. A private graveside service will take place for Kathy Ruth Johnson in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on May 1, 2012, at 11:00am. Arrangements are under the direction of Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah, OK. She was born December 3, 1954, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the daughter of Kermit and Pauline Clark. Kathy was known as a positive, loving woman with a huge heart for her family, those less fortunate, and the many animals she adopted throughout her life. She enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors, cooking for her family, her houseplants, sewing, cross-stitching, and making rag rugs. Her kids and grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she identified herself as Grandma Kathy in her final years. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Johnson, and by her father, Kermit Clark. Survivors include her children, Jessica A. Anderson and husband Joe, Oskaloosa, KS; Stephen M. Snyder and wife Megan, Topeka, KS; and Jason D. Snyder and fiance Tonya, Kansas City, MO; her beloved grandchildren, Michaela, Kaiden, Landon, Clayton, and Jaylon; and her basset hound, Molly. Also surviving are her mother, Pauline Mathias, Tahlequah, OK; sister Mary Bigler and husband Garth, Beechy, Saskatchewan; brother Tom Clark and wife Carol, Tahlequah, OK; and sister, Shayla Johnsrud and husband Conrad, Topeka, KS; six nephews and a niece; and a special friend and supporter Kathy Collins, Lawrence, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hart Funeral Home, 1506 N. Grand, Tahlequah, OK, 74464. All contributions will be redirected to a meaningful charity, yet to be determined, in Kathy’s honor. Kathy Ruth Johnson | |
| 6696 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Kenneth KENNETH JOSEPH JOHNSON Kenneth Joseph Johnson, 18, Mayetta, was killed Saturday night, October 6, 1979, in a one-car accident one mile west of the Jackson- Pottawatomie County line on K-16. Deputy Sheriff Dave Wisdom said Johnson was the driver of a westbound car which left the road while passing another westbound car, traveled a short distance and hit a guardrail. Wisdom said Johnson died a short time after he was taken to Onaga Community Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born August 1, 1961, at Topeka. He was a painter. He was a member of the Holton Baptist Church. Survivors include his father, Cecil T. Johnson, Mayetta; his mother, Helen Neussen Johnson, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Judy Krug, Silver Lake, and Christina Johnson, Mayetta; two brothers, Robert Johnson and David Johnson, Mayetta; two half-brothers, Frankie Lee Pearce and Gerald Wayne Pearce, Horton; two grandmothers, Mrs. Frannie Johnson, Ada, Okla., and Mrs. Anna Neussen, Emporia. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil D. Johnson, on May 25, 1979. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. The casket will be closed. | |
| 6697 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Lillie Mrs. Lillie Johnson ROSSVILLE — Services w be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday Stewart Funeral Home Wamego for Mrs. Lillie Pearl Johnson, 84, Rossville, who die Monday in a St. Marys rest home where she had been since Feb. 1. She was born Sept. 15, 1886, at Alma and lived at Rossville since 1940. Earlier, she lived in the Louisville community. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Lilly Rebekah Lodge No. 77, both at Louisville. Her husband, J. LI. (Bud) Johnson, died Nov. 10, 1970. Survivors include a son, O. Hilton Johnson, 3710 Seward, Topeka; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Lilly Rebekah Lodge No. 77 at Louisville will conduct graveside services at Louisville Cemetery. | |
| 6698 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Loren Loren E. Johnson L.E. Johnson, 68, died Oct. 11, at his home in St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by his wife Ida Johnson, and a brother, Welcome Johnson of Trespiedras, New Mex. Mr. Johnson was born near Valley Falls, Jan. 2nd, 1865 and lived near Silver Lake until 1894, when he and Mrs. Johnson went to St. Louis, where they have since made their home. He had many relatives and friends in this county. Burial was in the Silver Lake cemetery. | |
| 6699 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Marcella Marcella Marie Johnson Marcella Marie Johnson, 94, of Topeka passed away August 13, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital. She was born July 31, 1917 in Delia, Kansas, the daughter of Cyrille and Celina (DeWilde) DeKeyser. Marcella was a homemaker. She was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Parish. She married Robert Simecka in Delia, Kansas on October 19, 1935. He predeceased her on August 31,1976. She married David L. Johnson in Topeka, Kansas on November 1, 1971, and he preceded her in death on May 31,1991. She was also predeceased by a son, Robert C. Simecka on March 8, 2010. Marcella is survived by a son, Richard J. Simecka and wife Isabelle of Topeka, a daughter-in-law Karen Simecka of Overland Park, seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Marcella will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home after 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Topeka Cemetery. Masses may be made in her memory to St. Joseph and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. Marcella Marie Johnson Marcella Marie Johnson, 94, of Topeka passed away Aug. 13, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital. She was born July 31,1917, in Delia, the daughter of Cyrille and Celina (DeWilde) DeKeyser. Marcella was a homemaker. She was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Parish. She married Robert Simecka in Delia, on Oct. 19, 1935. He predeceased her. She married David L. Johnson in Topeka, and he preceded her in death on May 31, 1991. She was also predeceased by a son, Robert C. Simecka, on March 8, 2010. Marcella is survived by a son, Richard J. Simecka and wife Isabelle of Topeka; a daughter- in-law Karen Simecka of Overland Park; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 18 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed in Topeka Cemetery. Masses may be made in her memory to St. Joseph and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 S.W. Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. | |
| 6700 |  | Obituary- Johnson, Mary Mrs. Mary Alice Johnson Mrs. Mary Alice Johnson, 91, formerly of 1326 Harrison, died Monday, Feb. 9, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Johnson had owned and operated a rooming house several years. She was born March 29, 1895, at Rossville, the daughter of John H. and Anna Stach Ausherman. Mrs. Johnson was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was married to Ben M. Johnson in Topeka. He died Feb. 28, 1969. Survivors include two sisters, Ruth Chance and Sarah Farrell, both in Topeka. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Johnson will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 901 Fillmore, 66606. |
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