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| 6751 |  | Obituary- Kahle, Julie Julie Toelkes Kahle, 40, Topeka, died Friday, June 13, 1997, at a Rossville nursing home. Services are pending at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. | |
| 6752 |  | Obituary- Kalcik, Albert Albert Kalcik, 65, Richaland died Saturday at a Topeka hospital. He was born Jan. 20, 1895, near Emmett, Kans., Mr. Kalcik farmed in Jackson and Shaw¬nee counties for many years before moving to Richland in 1952. He is survived by three brothers, Victor Kalcik of the home, Joseph Kalcik of Mayetta and Edward Kalcik of Scranton; Four sisters, Mrs. Mary Vacek of Soloraan, Mrs. Anna Saia of Emmett, Mrs. Christina Saia of Delia and Mrs. Emma Finstad, 522 Fillmore and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday at Davidson-Eslinger-Duff Funeral Home with burial in the Czech Cemetery northwest of Topeka. | |
| 6753 |  | Obituary- Kalcik, Elizabeth Mrs. Kalcik, who has lived in this community for many years, died Thursday of heart disease. Mrs. Kalcik had been making her home' with her two sons, Albert and Victor on the old Morris place. It was there that the funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. Burial was made in the Bohemian cemetery. May we express the deepest sympathies to this family in their great sorrow. ELIZABETH KALCIK Mrs. Elizabeth Kalcik, aged 72 years, 1 month and 28 days, died at her home Thursday, January 12, 1933. She was a native of Bohemia where she was born in 1860. In 1882 she was married to Vaclave Kalcik and nine children were born to this union — 4 boys and 5 daughters. They are: Mrs. Ella Fleck, Wamego; Mrs. Emma Kalcik, Topeka; Mrs. Christina Saia, Delia; Mrs. Anna Saia, Emmett; Mrs. Mary Vacek, Blaine; Mr. Joseph Kalcik, Mr. Albert Kalcik, Mr. Victor Kalcik Mr. Edward Kalcik, Silver Lake. She also leaves to mourn her loss 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She had lived in this community for the past forty years and was one of the pioneer settlers. She will be mourned by all who knew her. She was a kind, loving mother. TO OUR MOTHER Mother, May your life devotion be a guide to all of us left. To you, who have gone on before, we pledge you to live as you lived. May your sacrifice be not in vain. The Children CARD OF THANKS—We wish to take this opportunity to thank all of those who have been so kind during the illness and death of our Dear Mother. We wish to thank those who showed their devotion by a token of flowers. The Kalcik Children. | |
| 6754 |  | Obituary- Kalcik, Joseph Joseph Kalcik Joseph M. Kalcik, 84, Silver Lake, died Monday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Jan. 12. He was born March 18, 1887, near Emmett and spent most of his life in the Silver Lake and Grove communities. He was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church. He had been a farmer. He was married to Carrie Slansky Nov. 1, 1915, at Stockton. She died in 1947. Survivors include two sons, Herbert Kalcik, at home, and Raymond Kalcik, Mayetta; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Hoover, Madison, Wis., and Mrs. Marjorie Bergmann, Vermillion; a brother, Edward Kalcik, Scranton; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Saia, Emmett, and Mrs. Emma Funstad, Silver Lake; 19 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Burial wll be in Walnut Hill Cemetery north of Silver Lake. Mr. Kalcik will lie in state after 7 p.m. Tuesday at Davidson-Duff Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn. | |
| 6755 |  | Obituary- Kalcik, Patricia Mrs. Patricia Ann Kalcik Mrs. Patricia Ann Kalcik, 53, Route 1, Silver Lake, died Monday, Aug. 19, at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 24, 1932, in Stone County, Mo., the daughter of Author and Gladys May Patrick. She attended school in Reeds Spring, Mo., and had lived in the Silver Lake community the past 30 years. Mrs. Kalcik was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church. She was married to Herbert Kalcik on Sept. 21, 1955. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Paulette Singh, Silver Lake, and Linda Wilson, Gainesville, Fla.; a son, Robert Kalcik, Topeka; two sisters, Lena Hedrick, Marionville, Mo., and Reva Hendrix, Conway, Mo.; three brothers, O.D. Patrick, Reeds Spring, Mo., and Blaine Patrick and Keith Patrick, both of Cape Fair, Mo.; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Yocum Ponds Cemetery at Reeds Spring, Mo. | |
| 6756 |  | Obituary- Kalcik, Raymond RAYMOND JOSEPH KALCIK Raymond Joseph Kalcik, 85, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Lexington Park. He was born north of Silver Lake to Joseph and Carrie (Slansky) Kalcik. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1942. On Aug. 25, 1951, he married Betty Webb in Topeka. She survives of the home. They resided west of Hoyt for 52 years where he was a farmer/stockman and sold DeKalb Seed. They moved to Silver Lake in 2004. He was a member of the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, Grove Harvest Grange, Silver Lake XYZ Group, Hoyt Seniors, and a former member and leader of Grove 4-H. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four children: Elaine Sheldon of Pawnee City, Neb., Russell (Glenda) Kalcik of Silver Lake, Diane (Den¬nis) Morrison of Moundridge, and Kathy (John) Kinsch of Topeka; a sister, Marjorie (Ed) Bergmann of Vermillion; sister-in-law, Georgina Webb of Topeka; eight grandchildren: Jeff Sheldon of Lincoln, Neb., Erin Sheldon of Nankoku, Japan, Travis Kalcik of Topeka, Mallory Kalcik of Topeka; Michelle and Matthew Morrison of Moundridge, and Jake and Adam Kinsch of Topeka; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Viola Hoover; and a brother, Herbert Kalcik. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, at Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Cremation followed with private interment of cremains to be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Raymond Kalcik Memorial Fund, c/o Silver Lake State Bank to be designated at a later date or organization of donor’s choice. | |
| 6757 |  | Obituary- Kalcik, Vaclav Vaclav Kalcik born June 15, 1857 at Prague, Czechoslovakia died Nov. 6, 1918 at his home north of Silver Lake, Kans. Verschelden Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements. | |
| 6758 |  | Obituary- Kalcik, Victor 1 Victor Kalcik Victor Kalcik, 66, of Silver Lake died Wednesday night in a Topeka nursing home. He was born April 16, 1900, north of Silver Lake. He had lived in Silver Lake since 1961, moving there from Richland. He was a farmer in Shawnee, Jackson and Osage counties. Survivors include two brothers, Ed Kalcik of Scranton and Joe Kalcik of Silver Lake; and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Vacek of Glen Elder, Mrs. Christina Saia of Delia, Mrs. Ann Saia of Emmett, and Mrs. Emma Finstad of Silver Lake. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Parker Mortuary, with burial to be in Czech Cemetery north of Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shawnee County Unit of the American Cancer Society. | |
| 6759 |  | Obituary- Kalcik, Victor 2 Farmer’s Will is challenged by relatives When Victor Kalcik, a 66-year- old Berryton farmer, died of cancer Feb. 2, few persons imagined his estate would amount to much. His last wishes, to be buried “in the Kalcik family lot in the Czech Cemetery north of Rossville” with a grave marker “of the same size and kind as my brother Albert’s,” were carried out after a modest funeral. He had lived all his life in Kansas, farming with Albert, a nephew, Victor Saia, recalled. “Neither of them ever married. They had lived with my grandmother in Rossville where they were born, until she died in 1933. “Then they went on their own, partners, you might say, in ev-erything they did,” Saia said. Farmed, Raised Cattle “My Uncle Vic more or less went along with what Uncle Albert wanted to do. They farmed and raised cattle mostly.” In 1980, at the age of 65, Albert died. Just about everything he owned, Saia said, passed to his life-long business partner, his brother, Victor. “It was all really just their’s. They had started from scratch together.” On Feb. 21, about three weeks after Victor’s death, his will was filed in Shawnee County Probate Court. Apparently the second such instrument he had had executed, Victor Kalcik’s last will and testament listed an estate estimate to be worth in excess of $210,000. Though he was one of eight children—most of whom were married and had several children and grandchildren—Victor Kalcik chose to leave the bulk of his property to two sisters and two Topeka charitable organizations. He named nephew Victor Saia executor of the estate. Sold Holdings Not too long after his brother died, Victor Kalcik sold off most of the holdings, the nephew said. “His cancer was discovered about seven years ago and he decided to retire. He built himself a nice little home out in Silver Lake, up amongst the friends he had known all his life. It was completed about four years ago. It’s really a shame he didn’t get to enjoy it more. “But, he had gone along with Uncle Albert,” Saia said. “Albert used to say he just liked making money and saving it— like women like to sew or go shopping.” Saia said he could not recall either uncle ever travelling much. “I used to think Uncle Vic ought to take some of what he had saved and travel. Just go out and enjoy himself a little bit, but he was happy where he was.” Will Challenged Now the will has been challenged. A suit filed Thursday in Shawnee County District Court, actually the protestations of several relatives not named in the will which had been filed in Probate Court, claims Victor Kalcik was not mentally competent when he directed the final distribution of his property. The action asks the court to decide if Victor Kalcik’s will is to stand as filed or to find, as claimed, Kalcik was under duress and not able to understand what he was doing when he authored the instrument. There apparently is no question of the will’s authenticity. It directed the home in Silver, Lake and $10,000 cash to go to Mrs. Emma Finstad, a sister in Silver Lake. Another sister, Mrs. Christina [handwritten note said Anna] Saia of Emmett, was to receive $20,000. $160,000 to Charities The bulk of the remainder was to go to Capper’s Foundation for Crippled Children and Topeka chapter of the Salvation Army. The two charities were to split about $160,000. Under a former will, however, Victor’s sisters, Mrs. Mary Vacek of Glen Elder and Mrs. Anna Saia (who married Mrs. Christina Saia’s husband’s brother) and his brothers, Joe Kalcik of Mayetta and Ed Kalcik of Scranton, all were to receive shares of the estate. Also mentioned previously were a nephew, Theodore A. Fleck of Wakefield and three grandnieces, Mrs. Patricia Bender, Mrs. Julia Peters and the former Barbara Smerchek whose married name is not known. | |
| 6760 |  | Obituary- Kampschroeder, Clyde 1 Clyde H. Kampschroeder Clyde H. Kampschroeder, 78, Lawrence, died Saturday, May 23, 1992, of injuries suffered in a tractor accident near his home west of Lawrence. Mr. Kampschroeder was foreman of the cabinet shop at the Reuter Organ company before he retired in 1978. He had worked at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in DeSoto during World War II. He was born November 10, 1913, in Stull, the son of Ernest and Rose Lutz Kampschroeder. He grew up in Stull where he attended Mound School. Mr. Kampschroeder was a member of First Christian Church, Mount Oread Aerie No. 39 of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elks Lodge, and Lawrence Gem and Mineral Club, all in Lawrence, and the Lecompton Historical Society. He was a life member of the Lane Museum in Lecompton. He was married to Mildred A. Lavin June 28, 1940, in Topeka. She died April 14, 1965. He was married to Helen G. Wilt May 1, 1967, in Lawrence. She survives. A stepson, Robert Wilt, died in 1975. Other survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Wulfkuhle, Lecompton, and Rhonda Baker, Winchester; a stepdaughter, Linda Wood, Rossville; three sisters, Irene Kennedy and Violet Kennedy, both of Overbrook, and Alta Walter, Lecompton; three grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Rumsey Funeral Home in Lawrence. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church in Lawrence. | |
| 6761 |  | Obituary- Kampschroeder, Clyde 2 Clyde H. Kampschroeder LAWRENCE — Clyde H. Kampschroeder, 78. Route 7, Lawrence, died Saturday, May 23, 1992, of injuries guttered in a tractor accident near his home west of Lawrence. Mr. Kampschroeder was foreman of the cabinet shop at the Reuter Organ Company before he retired in 1978. He had worked at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in OeSoto during World War II. He was born Nov. 10, 1913, in Stull, the son of Ernest and Rose Lutz Kampschroeder. He grew up in Stull where he attended Mound School. Mr. Kampschroeder was a member of First Christian Church, Mount Oread Aerie No. 39 of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elks Lodge, and Lawrence Gem and Mineral Club, all in Lawrence, and the Lecompton Historical Society. He was a life member of the Lane Museum in Lecompton. He was married to Mildred A. Lavin June 28, 1940, in Topeka. She died April 14, 1965. He was married to Helen G. Wilt May 1, 1967, in Lawrence. "She survives'." A Stepson, Robert Wilt, died in 1975. Other survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Wulfkuhle, Route 1, Lecompton, and Rhonda Baker, Winchester; a stepdaughter, Linda Wood, _Rpssville; three sisters, Irene Kennedy and Violet Kennedy, both of Overbrook, and Alta Walter, Lecompton; three grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey Funeral Home in Lawrence. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. Mr. Kampschroeder will lie in state after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church in Lawrence. | |
| 6762 |  | Obituary- Kampschroeder, Helen 1 Helen G. Wilt Kampschroeder 1913 - 2005 Rossville Services for Helen G. Jeffries Wilt Kampschroeder, 92, Rossville, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Kampschroeder died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at her home. She was born June 21, 1913, in Silver Lake, the daughter of Isham and Rozella Maddox Jeffries. She graduated from Silver Lake High School and the Jane C. Stormont School of Nursing. She lived in Lawrence for 25 years and was a longtime resident of Rossville. Mrs. Kampschroeder worked as a private nurse. She worked at Topeka Presbyterian Manor and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. She assisted doctors with home care in Rossville. She was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, the church women's group and worked in the church's children's department. She was a lifetime member of Order of the Eastern Star Amaryllis Chapter 321 in Rossville and later Loyal Chapter 176 in Silver Lake. She was a former member of the Ladies Literary Club in Rossville, chairwoman of a committee to aid the Salvation Army for 14 years, a Girl Scouts of America leader, 4-H leader and a member of several bridge clubs. Mrs. Kampschroeder was a member of the Riverside E.H.U. County Extension Council, Family Resource Management in Douglas County, and Kanwaka Museum, all in Lawrence. She was a life member of Lecompton Historical Society and librarian of the Gem and Mineral Society. She married Roy Wilt on Feb. 2, 1937. She later married Clyde H. Kampschroeder. He died in 1992.A son, Robert Wilt, died in 1974.Survivors include a daughter, Lynda Ann Wood, Rossville; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. The family suggests memorials to the church, sent in care of the chapel, 419 Main, Rossville 66533.Online condolences may be sent at www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6763 |  | Obituary- Kampschroeder, Helen 2 HELEN G. JEFFRIES WILT KAMPSCHROEDER Helen G. Jeffries Wilt Kampschroeder, 92, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005 at her home in Rossville. She was born June 21, 1913 the only daughter of Isham and Rozella Maddox Jeffries at Silver Lake. She attended school in both Silver Lake and Topeka, graduating from Silver Lake High School. She became a registered nurse after graduating from Jane C. Stormont School of Nursing in 1934. During her years of nursing she worked as a private nurse for a number of years and had worked at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor and Goodyear Tire. While in Rossville she assisted the two resident doctors, Smith and Miller with home care cases. She was married to Roy Wilt on Feb. 2, 1937 and lived in Rossville 28 years. To this union were born two children, Lynda Ann and Robert R. Wilt. Robert was killed in a truck accident in 1974. She married Clyde H. Kampschroeder and resided in Lawrence for 25 plus years. In 1992 he was killed in a tractor accident. Helen returned to Rossville to live in 1994. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the women’s group at the church and had worked in the children’s department. She was a lifetime member of the OES with membership in the Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 Rossville, which combined with Loyal Chapter No. 176 Silver Lake. She was a former member of the Ladies Literary Club in Rossville, chairman of the committee to aid the Salvation Army for 14 years, a Girl Scout leader, 4-H leader and a member of the several bridge groups in Rossville for 35 years. During her years in Lawrence she was a member of the Riverside E.H.U., county extension council, Family Resource Management in Douglas County, KANWAKA Museum, a life member of the Lecompton Historical Society, librarian of the Gem and Mineral Society and played bridge with the Elks Ladies, American Legion Auxiliary and a number of other clubs. Survivors include her daughter, Lynda Ann Wood, Rossville; three grandchildren, Bradley Wood, Topeka, Douglas Wood, Rossville, and Tracy Lee Ann Higinbotham, Oskaloosa; and a great-grandson, Kyle Higinbotham. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Rossville United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave an on-line condolence go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6764 |  | Obituary- Karnowski, David 1 David E. Karnowski David Edwin Karnowski, 76, Emmett, died Wednesday, January 29,1997, at a Topeka hospital. He had pneumonia. He was born November 11, 1920, at Vinita, OK, the son of Peter and Maybelle Weis Karnowski. He had lived in the Emmett area for the past 50 years, where he was a farmer and cattleman. He grew up in the Paxico community, was graduated from Paxico High School, and attended Kansas State University on a track scholarship majoring in agriculture. He worked for the Boeing Company in Wichita as a foreman from 1941 until 1944, and served in the Army Air Corps 4132nd Unit in World War II. He later taught agriculture to returning veterans in the St. Marys community. He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Emmett, and was formerly a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He also served on the USD 321 Board of Education for eight years. In his retirement years, he was an active performer at the Kaw Valley Chapter of the Old Time Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers organization. He was married to Louise Frances Blanchat on July 25,1946, at Emerald. She survives. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past year. He was preceded in death by a twin sister, Lucy Karnowski, at the age of six, another sister, Nora Mitchell, and a brother, Steve Karnowski. Other survivors include eight daughters, Marie Stutterheim, Weston, MO, Lucy Berringer, Terrell, TX, Jan Eichman, Wamego, Marilyn Immenschuh, St. Marys, Marcia Stevenson, Hartford, Carolyn Bertels, Troy, Vikki Boatwright, Meriden, Jean Miller, Kansas City, MO; six sons, David Karnowski, Bill Karnowski and Philip Karnowski, all of Wamego, Mike Karnowski, Baker, OR, Leon Karnowski, Topeka, Richard Karnowski, Emmett, Andrew Karnowski, Overland Park, James B. Karnowski, Texarkana, AR, Charles J. Karnowski, Kansas City, KS; two sisters, Mary Dinkel, Topeka, and Virginia Billings, Bonner Springs; 39 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His service was Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys. A rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Emmett, and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 6765 |  | Obituary- Karnowski, David 2 David Edwin Karnowski ST. MARYS — David Edwin Karnowski, 76, Emmett, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Karnowski worked for the Boeing Company, Wichita, as a foreman from 1941 until 1944. He had been a farmer and cattleman for the past 50 years in Emmett. He was born Nov. 11, 1920, in Vinita, Okla., the son of Peter and Maybelle Weis Karnowski. He grew up in the Paxico com-munity and graduated from Paxico High School. He attended Kansas State University on a track scholarship and majored in agriculture. Mr. Karnowski served in the Army Corps 4132nd unit in World War II. He taught agriculture to returning veterans in the St. Marys community. He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Emmett, and formerly a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Karnowski served on the USD 321 Board of Education for eight years. In his retirement, he was an active performer in the Kaw Valley Chapter of the Old Time Fiddler, Picker and Singer Organization. He married Louise Frances Blanchat on July 25,1946, in Emerald. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1996. She survives. Other survivors include eight daughters, Marie Stutterheim, Weston, Mo., Lucy Berringer, Terrell, Texas, Jan Eichman, Wa¬mego, Marilyn Immenschuch, St. Marys, Marcia Stevenson, Hartford, Carolyn Bertels, Troy, Vikki Boatwright, Meriden, and Jean Miller, Kansas City, Mo.; six sons, David Karnowski, Wamego, Mike Karnowski, Baker, Ore., Bill Karnowski, Wa-mego, Leon Karnowski, Topeka, Richard Karnowski, Emmett, and Andrew Karnowski, Overland Park; three brothers, James B. Karnowski, Texarkana, Ark., Charles J. Karnowski, Kansas City, Kan., and Philip Karnowski, Wamego; two sis-ters, Mary Dinkel, Topeka, and Virginia Billings, Bonner Springs; 39 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, New-bury. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, Topeka. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Memorials can be made to the Holy Cross Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6766 |  | Obituary- Karnowski, David 3 David Edwin Karnowski EMMETT — David Edwin Karnowski, 76, Emmett, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Karnowski worked for the Boeing Company, Wichita, as a foreman from 1941 until 1944. He had been a farmer and cattleman for the past 50 years in Emmett. He was born Nov. 11,1920, in Vinita, Okla., the son of Peter and Maybelle Weis Karnowski. He grew up in the Paxico community and graduated from Paxico High School. He attended Kansas State University on a track scholarship and majored in agriculture. Mr. Karnowski served in the Army Air Corps 4132nd unit in World War II. He taught agriculture to returning veterans in the St. Marys community. He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Emmett, and formerly a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Karnowski served on the USD 321 Board of Education for eight years. In his retirement, he was an active performer in the Kaw Valley Chapter of the Old Time Fiddler, Picker and Singer Organization. He married Louise Frances Blanchat on July 25,1946, in Emerald. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1996. She survives. Other survivors include eight daughters, Marie Stutterheim, Weston, Mo., Lucy Berringer, Terrell, Texas, Jan Eichman, Wamego, Marilyn Immenschuch, St. Marys, Marcia Stevenson, Hartford, Carolyn Bertels, Troy, Vikki Boatwright, Meriden, and Jean Miller, Kansas City, Mo.; six sons, David Karnowski, Wamego, Mike Karnowski, Baker, Ore., Bill Karnowski, Wamego, Leon Karnowski, Topeka, Richard Karnowski, Emmett, and Andrew Karnowski, Overland Park; three brothers, James B. Karnowski, Texarkana, Ark., Charles J. Karnowski, Kansas City, Kan., and Philip Karnowski, Wamego; two sisters, Mary Dinkel, Topeka, and Virginia Billings, Bonner Springs; 39 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Newbury. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Memorials can be made to the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6767 |  | Obituary- Karnowski, Louise LOUISE FRANCES BLANCHAT KARNOWSKI Louise Frances Blanchat Karnowski made her journey to the Lord on June 6, 2018 at the Valley Vista Home in Wamego, Kansas. She was born in Anthony, Kansas on August 31st, 1924 to Arthur Louis and Mary Catherine Fitzpatrick Blanchat. She graduated from Emporia High School and earned her nursing degree in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She worked as a registered nurse in Onaga Hospital, Wamego Hospital, and in private practice. Louise married David Edwin Karnowski on July 25th, 1946 in Emerald, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 29th, 1997. Prior to his passing, they celebrated 50 years of marriage and were blessed with fourteen children: David John (Nanette); Peter Michael; Bill (Sue), all of Wamego; Marie (Keith) Stutterheim Weston, MO; Leon (Ginger) Topeka, KS; Lucy (Dave) Berringer Terrell, TX; Richard (Barbara) Emmett, KS; Jaque Eichman (Gary Arth) Cape Coral, FL; Andrew (Dixie) Overland Park, KS; Marilyn (John) Immenschuh St. Marys, KS; Marcia (Rich) Stevenson of Emmett, KS; Carolyn (Alan) Bertels St. Marys, KS; Vikki Boatwright of Meriden, KS; Jean (Mark) Miller of Charlotte, NC. Louise and Dave were blessed with 45 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, and 1 great- great grandchild. She is survived by a brother, Arthur (Dee) Blanchat of Covington, LA. Preceding her in death were her siblings: Louis (Geraldine) Blanchat, Anna Mary (Wilfred) Burenheide; Bernadette (Myron) Stueve; Nellie (Carl) Marstalkand Patricia (Ken) Lamb. Also preceding her in death was 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild. She was a strong advocate of education and instilled this appreciation in her children. She was fondly called “a walking dictionary'” and was a talented poet/ writer who loved to collect books. She even attended college in her late 60’s. She also loved gardening. Louise was an active member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Emmett, then Immaculate Conception, St. Marys where she was a faithful Adoration Chapel adorer. Later, she attended St. Bernard’s of Wamego until her death. Visitation was from 4-6 pm Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church, followed by a rosary; Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 am Monday, June 11th, followed by internment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Newberry [sic Newbury] near Paxico. Dinner was provided by the Immaculate Conception Parish in St. Marys. Because Louise delighted in all children, memo¬ial contributions would be welcome in support of the literacy program Read a Book, Earn a Book (www. rbebtutoring.org). | |
| 6768 |  | Obituary- Kassebaum, Augustus 1 GUS KASSEBAUM Gus Kassebaum, the son of Henry and Mary Kassebaum, was born in Indiana, July 26, 1869 and died January 16, 1959, after a long illness at the age of 89 years. When he was a small child, his parents came to Kansas and settled on the farm north of Rossville where he grew to manhood. As a young man, he united with the Presbyterian church and was an active member, having served the church in many capacities until the beginning of his last illness. In 1896 he was married to Lulu James of Rossville and they moved to his farm south of Rossville where he engaged in farming for many years. He also served as a director of the Peoples State Bank for a number of years. In 1926 he retired from active farming and moved to Rossville where they have since made their home. They observed their sixty-second wedding anniversary September 30, 1958. He is survived by his wife, two brothers, J. B. Kassebaum, Kansas City, Missouri, W. F. Kassebaum, Arcadia, California; two sisters. Mrs. Katherine Oliver, Santa Barbara, California, Miss Emma Kassebaum, Seattle, Washington, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church at 2:30, January 19, with Reverend Don Evans and Reverend Robert Boughton conducting the services. Soloist was Mrs. Don Berkey and Mrs. Lulu Hill, Organist. Honorary pallbearers were Mr. Clarence Gresser, Mr. L. B. Crow, Mr. E. G. Griswold, Mr. Fred McCollough, Mr. Frank Dannefer and Mr. Emil Kovar. Active pallbearers were Mr. Howard French, Mr. Joe Gresser, Mr. Marvin Davis, Mr. William Hesse, Mr. Junior Dannefer and Mr. Everett Hoobler. GUS KASSEBAUM Services for Gus Kassebaum, 89, was held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Rossville Presbyterian church with burial in Rossville cemetery. He died Friday in a Topeka hospital. Born July 26. 1869, at Olean, Ind. he had lived in this community most of his life. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lulu Kassebaum: two brothers, J. B. Kassebaum of Kansas City and W. F. Kassebaum of Pasadena, California: two sisters, Katherine Oliver of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Emma Kassebaum of Seattle. Wash. Gus Kassebaum, 89, Rossville, died Friday in a Topeka hospital. He was born July 26, 1869, in Olean, Ind., and had lived in Rossville all of his life. He is survived by his wife, Lulu, of the home; two brothers, J. B. Kassebaum of Kansas City, and W. F. Kassebaum of Pasadena, Calif., and two sisters, Katherine Oliver of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Emma Kassebaum of Seattle, Wash. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6769 |  | Obituary- Kassebaum, Augustus 2 LEGAL (First published in the Shawnee County Reporter April 2, 1959) STATE OF KANSAS, SHAWNEE COUNTY, SS: IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE In the Matter of the Estate of GUS KASSEBAUM, Deceased. No. 24050 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL The State of Kansas To All Persons Concerned: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said court by Lulu Kassebaum, widow of Gus Kassebaum, deceased, praying for the admission to probate of the Will of Gus Kassebaum, dated October 22, 1957, which is filed with said petition, and for the appointment of Joe M. Gresser as Executor of said Will, and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 27t'h day of April, 1959, at 10:00 o’clock, A.M., of said day, in said court, in the City of Topeka, in Shawnee County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. LULU KASSEBAUM, Petitioner. D. M. Sparks, Attorney for Petitioner. | |
| 6770 |  | Obituary- Kassebaum, Chettie 1 Mrs. Chettie Kassebaum Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Chettie James Kassebaum, 98, who died Monday night at her home, 4712 W. 6th. She was born Dec. 25, 1876, at Rossville, the daughter of Edward and Sarah James. She lived at Rossville several years and later at 1212 Mulvane in Topeka many years. She had been a member of the Presbyterian Church at Rossville and later was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Topeka. She also was a member of the Golden Circle at the Topeka church. She was married to Edward Kassebaum March 17,1897. He died in 1938. A daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Johns, at home, survives. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Kassebaum will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home until noon Thursday after which the casket will remain closed. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Heart Association, 5229 W. 7th, 66606, or to the Presbyterian Manor, 4712 W. 6th, 66606. CHETTIE J. KASSEBAUM Mrs. Chettie James Kassebaum, 98, 4712 W. 6th, Topeka, died Monday, September 22, 1975 at the Presbyterian Manor after a short illness. Mrs. Kassebaum was born December 25, 1876 in Rossville. She was married to Edward Kassebaum March 17, 1897. Mr. and Mrs. Kassebaum owned several farms in the Kaw Valley until 1922 when they moved to 1212 Mulvane where they lived for many years. He preceded, her in death in 1938. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Kassebaum is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Johns, of the home. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Heart Association, 5229 W, 7th, Topeka, Ks., 66606, or the Topeka Presbyterian Manor, 4712 W. 6th, Topeka, Ks., 66606. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6771 |  | Obituary- Kassebaum, Chettie 2 Chettie J. Kassebaum Mrs. Chettie James Kassebaum, 98, 4712 W. 6th, died Monday night at the Presbyterian Manor after a short illness. Mrs. Kassebaum was born Dec. 25, 1876 in Rossville. She was married to Edward Kassebaum March 17,1897. Mr. and Mrs. Kassebaum owned several farms in the Kaw Valley until 1922 when they moved to 1212 Mulvane where they lived for many years. He preceded her in death in 1938. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Kassebaum is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Johns, of the home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Johns will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Mrs. Kassebaum will lie in state at the funeral home until noon Thursday and the casket will be closed at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Heart Association, 5229 W. 7th, 66606, or the Topeka Presbyterian Manor, 4712 W. 6th, 66606. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 6772 |  | Obituary- Kassebaum, Edward E. C. KASSEBAUM E. C. Kassebaum, 66, president of the Railroad Industrial Finance Company for the last fifteen years, died early Wednesday morning in Stormont Hospital from injuries he received when he was struck by a Kansas Power and Light Company bus at Huntoon and Mulvane Avenues Tuesday night at 7:15 o’clock. He was born February 24, 1872, in Rossville. Following his schooling in Rossville, he took up the business of farming, which he followed until 1928, when he moved to Topeka. Mr. Kassebaum made an outstanding success as a producer of watermelons on his farm west of Topeka and was known for many years as the Watermelon king of Shawnee County. He has farmed and owned land in Shawnee County for the past forty years. Mr. Kassebaum was a thirty second degree Mason and a past master of Blue Lodge No. 50. After going to Topeka he transferred his membership to Lodge No. 51. He also was a member of the York Rite bodies and Arab Shrine Temple and the Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Menoken school board for many years until he moved to Topeka. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Chettie Kassebaum; one daughter, Beatrice Kassebaum of the home; three brothers, J. B. Kassebaum, Kansas City, Mo., W. F. Kassebaum, El Monte, Calif., and Gus Kassebaum Rossville; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Oliver, Santa Barbara, Calif., and Miss Emma Kassebaum, Seattle, Wash. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary with interment in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. William Kerr and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reid were in Topeka Wednesday evening, due to the sudden death of their uncle, Ed Kassebaum. | |
| 6773 |  | Obituary- Kassebaum, Henry H.A. KASSEBAUM DEAD H. A. Kassebaum died last Monday evening at the home of his son, Ben Kassebaum, in Pittsburg, Kansas. The remains were brought to Rossville last night and the funeral was held at the Presbyterian church today at 2:30 and interment made in the Rossville cemetery. Out of respect to the deceased who was a silent partner of the Rossville Clothing Co., all the business houses of Rossville closed at 2:30 until the funeral procession had left for the cemetery. Mr. Kassebaum has been in poor health for many months and the end was not entirely unexpected by the family and the close friends who knew his condition. He was one of the early day settlers of this township and the funeral was largely attended by many old friends and acquaintances from many parts of the county. Mr. Kassebaum is survived by his widow, and four sons, Gus of this township, Edward of Silver Lake township, Ben of Pittsburg, Kansas, and William of San Pedro, Calif., and two daughters, Mrs. S. J. Oliver, of Mabton, Wash., and Miss Emma of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Oliver, Miss Emma and Will were unable to attend the funeral. The Reporter will print a fuller history of Mr. Kassebaum next week in the obituary notice. Obituary Henry A. Kassebaum was born near Hanover Germany, Sept. 22, 1838 and died at the home of his son in Pittsburg Kansas, March 3, 1914. At the age of 7 years he came to America with his parents who located in Indiana. He was married March 6, 1861 to Mary L. Probst at Olean, Indiana, where he engaged in business for several years, later moving to Palestine in the same state. He was the father of eight children two of whom preceded him to the better land. One daughter dying in infancy and the other, Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, Jan. 24, 1907. In June 1871 he came to Kansas locating on the farm north east of Rossville where he lived until 1892 when he bought the home in town where he had since resided. He had been a member of the Presbyterian church for 43 years, and it was partly due to his efforts that the present church was built. He was a charter member of the A. O. U. W. which order conducted the funeral services at the grave. He had been in poor health for the past two years and his death was not unexpected by his family and close friends. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, 6 children, one brother and one sister. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors, also the members of the A. O. U. W. for their many acts of kindness and sympathy in the death of our husband and father. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. H. A. Kassebaum and family (Headstone says DOB 09-22-1839) | |
| 6774 |  | Obituary- Kassebaum, John JOHN B. KASSEBAUM Private services for John B. Kassebaum, 99, were held in Kansas City. He died Thursday at El Dorado, Kansas. Born near Indianapolis, Mr. Kassebaum moved to Rossville with his family by covered wagon. He moved to Kansas City in 1916 to become a partner in the Collins Brokerage Co. He was former president of Lucky Tiger Combination Gold Mining Co. of Kansas City and was director and officer of the firm for 40 years until he retired in 1958. | |
| 6775 |  | Obituary- Kassebaum, Rena Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kassebaum received word Wednesday of the death of Mrs. W.F. Kassebaum, which occurred Tuesday at her home in El Monte, Calif. Before her marriage Mrs. Kassebaum was Miss Rena Towne of Valencia. Her husband is a brother of Gus and Ben Kassebaum of Kansas City, Mo. | |
| 6776 |  | Obituary- Kaufman, Harold Harold Kaufman Harold Kaufman, 51, Delia, died Friday evening at his home. He had been ill with a heart condition for several years. He was born near Dorrance Nov. 8, 1924, and had lived in the Delia area for the past nine years. He formerly lived in Washington, Kan. He was a farmer and stockman all of his life. Kaufman served in the Merchant Marine during World War H and was a member of the Southwest Christian Church, Topeka. He was married to Alice Fisher, Jan. 14, 1967, in Topeka. She survives at the home. Other survivors include three step-daughters, Mrs. Betty Ensley, 4816 W. 18th Ter.; Carolyn Jennings, Burlingame, and Mrs. Trudy Gift, Alma; two brothers, Leo Kaufman, Belvue, and Melvin Kaufman, Lawrence; three sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Shorney, Narka, Kan.; Mrs. Irene Freeman, Lawrence, and Mrs. Donna Wiley, Lawrence, and nine step-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Southwest Christian Church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Kaufman will lie in state at Brennan Funeral Home from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. | |
| 6777 |  | Obituary- Kaul, Blanche Mrs. Blanche L. Kaul HOLTON — Mrs. Blanche L. Kaul, 84, Holton, died Friday, May 10, at a Holton hospital. She was born June 24, 1900, at Mayetta, the daughter of Bird and Adda Moore Douglas. She lived in Sabetha 28 years before she moved to Holton in 1975. Mrs. Kaul was a member of Lake view Faith Chapel, Columbian Chapter No. 152 of the Order of Eastern Star, Tourist Club, Golden Rule Club and CCC Home Demonstration Unit, all at Holton. She was married to John Milton Kaul on June 24, 1918, at Holton. He died March 24, 1975. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Smith, Ellenton, Fla., Mrs. Evelyn Kathrens, Rossville, Ind., and Mrs. Lois Taylor, Shawnee; two sons, Donald Kaul, Shelby, Ohio, and Kenneth Kaul, Lindale, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Faith Chapel in care of Denison State Bank, Holton, 66436. | |
| 6778 |  | Obituary- Kaul, Martha Martha A. Kaul Martha A. Kaul, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on December 9, 1923 in Dover, the daughter of Leagard and Martha Warner Lambotte. She graduated from Dover High School. She was employed by R.C. Cannery in Kansas City, KS where she was president of the workers union. She moved to Topeka on August 30, 1957. She was a homemaker. She was a member of John Knox Church where she was a youth group leader. She married Olin E. Kaul on March 18, 1942 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on April 17, 1992. Survivors include two sons, Olin D. Kaul of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kevin B. Kaul of Auburn, one grandson, Jacob Grant Kaul of Auburn and one brother, Eldon Lambotte of Fairview. Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Kaul will lie in state and the family will receive friends 7:00-8:00 Sunday evening. Memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donors choice. | |
| 6779 |  | Obituary- Kaullen, Pauline Pauline Kaullen Pauline Kaullen, 97, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died December 25, 1991, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Born August 18, 1894, in Chicago, the daughter of Theodore and Catherine Mertens Krier. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sikeston, the oldest member of the Daughters of Isabella, a member of the Altar Society, and a past member of the Legion of Mary. She was married to Fred A. Kaullen June 4, 1924, at Chicago. He died February 25, 1976. Survivors include one son, Fred P. Kaullen, San Diego, Calif.; three daughters, Rita Kerwin, Delia, Mary Whitfield, Rolling Meadows, Ill., and Barbara Marshall, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; one sister, Catherine Krier, Chicago; 21 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. A rosary was recited by the Daughters of Isabella at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston. Following the rosary, a special prayer service was given by Pauline’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 1991, in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sikeston with a con-celebrated Mass with the Rev. William Stanton, pastor, and Rev. Robert Schumacher, officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston, Mo. Casket bearers were: Michael Kerwin, Kevin Kerwin, Patrick Kerwin, John B. Marshall, Jr., William G. Yuede and Ken Stadler. | |
| 6780 |  | Obituary- Ke-Wash-Kum I.B. Wilt conveyed the remains of Ke-Wash-Kum, the Indian who died here Tuesday, to the reservation in his motor truck. The trip was made Tuesday night and Mr. Wilt did not get home until 3 o'clock next morning. The Indians held tribal ceremonies over the body before its burial. Ke-Wash-Kum, an Indian from the reservation was brought here last week for medical treatment. He was suffering from tuberculosis and was past all medical aid, but his relatives spent money freely in hopes something could be done to prolong life. His wife and two children came with him and took one of John Marney's houses in the southwest part of town. Later they moved to the residence one door south of Mrs. Stum west of the creek, where he died Tuesday morning, Ke-Wash-Kum was 28 years old. The family was given every assistance possible by the neighbors in care of the husband and children. The body was taken to the reservation Tuesday night, where burial was made. | |
| 6781 |  | Obituary- Keaton, Gaylord The body of the little Keaton child was brought to the Rossville cemetery Saturday for burial. The little boy had his leg torn off in the engine at the Willard elevator Monday of last week and died Thursday evening at Topeka. [From the Rossville Reporter, September 16, 1920] | |
| 6782 |  | Obituary- Keaton, Lydia Mrs. Lydia Keayton [Keaton], died last Thursday at her home in Topeka, after a very short illness with bronchial pneumonia. The body was brought to Rossville Friday for burial in Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Keayton [Keaton] is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Moyer, of Willard. | |
| 6783 |  | Obituary- Keeffe, Coleen COLEEN A. KEEFFE St. Marys Star 4/27/2011 obituary Coleen A. Keeffe, 81, Osage City, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born March 16, 1930, in Osage City, the daughter of William and Alice Martin Lane. She was married to James A. Keeffe in 1950. Coleen graduated from Osage City Rural High School in 1947. She moved with Jim to Omaha, Neb., in 1950 and returned to Osage City after one year. Coleen was a beautiful seamstress and a wonderful cook and as such worked for the Osage City schools in the lunchroom for over 25 years and was the food service director for most of those years. She has helped nourish thousands of children and many others in the community through catering and gifts of food. Her specialty was her cinnamon rolls and pies. Her family was the love of her life and she is survived by her children: Debra (Bob) Best, Oskaloosa, Diann (Jay) Lutackas, Rossville, Jim (Lori) Keeffe, Osage City and Jerry (Angie) Keeffe of Osage City; her grandchildren, Angela (Kris) Shopper, Jay (Jennifer) Dalrymple, Jozi (Paul) McGowan, Jessica (Joe) Simecka, Lindsay (P.J.) Heptinstall, Trevor Keeffe, Mallory Keeffe, Jordan (Darcy) Keeffe and Dalton Keeffe; great-grandchildren, Haley and MacKenzie Dalrymple and Maddison Heptinstall; and six step-grandchildren. She also is survived by her sisters Darlene Haskins, Osage City, Maxine Criqui, Pomona and her brothers, Bobby Lane, Chaney, Tom Lane, Carbondale and Gary Lane, Burlington, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by husband Jim who died in December 1990; her parents Bill Lane and Alice Lane Black and step-father John Black. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 30, at the First Presbyterian Church, Osage City. Interment will follow at the Osage City Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 29, at the First Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Coleen A. Keeffe Memorial Fund and sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. 6, Osage City, KS 66523. | |
| 6784 |  | Obituary- Keehn, Alexander Topeka—Alexander Joseph Keehn three-month-old son of Katey Sublett-Nichols and Mason Keehn passed away Monday, November 11, 2019, at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on August 4, 2019, in Topeka. Alexander was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sage Nelson. Survivors include his parents, Katey and Mason, Topeka; his sister, Lillian, of the home; grandparents, Perry Sublett, Holton, Gwen Keehn, Junction City, Douglas Keehn, Havensville; great-grandparents, Arletta Nichols, Topeka, Edward Keehn, in South Carolina, Ken Honig, Onaga: great-great-grandfather, Norman Honig, Onaga; two uncles, Jeramy (Veronica Stokes) Matyak, Lyndon and Joseph Douglas Keehn. Wamego; his aunt Karey Sublett-Nichols, Topeka Memorial services will be at Noon on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Alexander’s name and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6785 |  | Obituary- Keener, Bena Mrs. Newt Keener Bena Keener, daughter of Mary and Louis Martin, was born at Henderson, Ky. July 27, 1876. She died at the Clay County Hospital Friday, April 13, 1962 at the age of 85 years. She spent most of her life in Kansas. She was a member of the Madura Congregational Church at Wakefield. She was united in marriage with Newton E. Keener at St. Marys in 1895. Had she lived until April 29, they would have been married 67 years. Survivors include her husband, Newton; her two sons, Lee of Wakefield, Harold of Oakhill; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Faye Harler, Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Dollie Lillard, Mrs. Nellie Lillard and John Martin, all of Rossville. Funeral services were held at the Wakefield Congregational Church April 16 with interment in the Athelstane Cemetery near Wakefield. Mrs. Newton Keener of Wakefield, Kansas, died at her home April 13th. She was a sister of Mrs. Dollie Lillard, Mrs. Nellie Lillard, John Martin of Rossville and Mrs. Faye Harder of Albuquerque, New Mexico. | |
| 6786 |  | Obituary- Keener, Carol Coral Keener Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home for Mrs. Coral Mae Keener, 78, 918 Tyler, formerly of Valley Falls, who died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital where she had been two days. She was born Dec. 18, 1899, in Soldier, and lived most of her life in Valley Falls. She had lived in Topeka 34 years. She worked at Southwest Press Clipping Bureau for 18 years, before she retired 16 years ago. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and was treasurer of Loyal Bible class for 12 years. She married Carl Keener in May, 1918. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Francis Schraeder, Route 1, Rossville. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Valley Falls. Mrs. Keener will lie in state at the funeral home until service time. | |
| 6787 |  | Obituary- Keener, Harold CLAY CENTER- Harold N. Keener, 99, died Friday, March, 9, 2012, at Medicalodge, Clay Center. Mr. Keener was born Aug. 22, 1912, at Rossville, the son of Newton and Bena (Martin) Keener. He grew up on a farm in the Wakefield area. He married Doris Lloyd on July 31, 1935, they lived and farmed in the Oak Hill and Longford area until moving to Clay Center in 1976. His wife preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 1984. He was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother. He was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Loretta Miles of Clay Center; one son, Larry Keener of Clay Center; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Chapel, Clay Center. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Harold Keener Memorial Fund, to be designated later by the family in care of the funeral home, 918 7th St., Clay Center, KS 67432. Online condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com. | |
| 6788 |  | Obituary- Keigley, Albert Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Keigley's infant son was interred last Saturday. His twin brother was buried Tuesday, June 14th. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. J.G. Maver, who drew much comfort and instruction from John XIX, second clause of 41st verse: "And in the garden a new sepulcher." Both the sermon and the singing by the choir tended to vividly remind the mourners that there is an important sense in which the twin brothers occupy a "garden" grave, around which flowers of hope and promise cluster and grow. A large number of friends and neighbors were present, all of whom deeply sympathized with the parents, upon whom a double sorrow had fallen. [From The Rossville Times, July 8, 1892] | |
| 6789 |  | Obituary- Keigley, Arthur Obituary. Died, Monday, June 13th, Arthur, infant son of T.A. Keigley, aged 5 1/2 months. The funeral took place Tuesday morning. Brief services were held at the house, after which the remains were taken to the Presbyterian church, where the Rev. J.G. Maver preached a very impressive sermon, using as his text Job XIV:1: "Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble." He pointed out the fact that the days allotted to man are "few," indeed, whether death comes in infancy, in the days of youthful vigor, or in the season of ripe old age. He appealed to the common history of the human race to testify to the truth that "trouble" is man's common heritage. He admitted that many of God's dealings with the children of men are mysterious, but salutary, being means by which attention is called to and preparation fostered for the state and place of joy for which man's life on earth is intended to fit him. The mourners were directed to "Our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel." A full choir was present. The hymns selected were fragrant with gospel truth and consolation, and were sung in a way that told of sincere sympathy with those who sat in the gloom that death had wrapped about a sorrowing household. Arthur left behind him a twin brother, whose presence in the family will do much to fill an aching void. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, June 17, 1892] | |
| 6790 |  | Obituary- Keigley, Phoebe MRS. PHOEBE KEIGLEY Mrs. Phoebe Keigley, wife of the late Tom Keigley, of Wellington, Kansas, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Hitchcock in Wellington, Tuesday morning. Burial was in the Rossville City cemetery this Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Keigleys lived out west of Rossville and owned the farm now property of Mrs. Charity James. She is survived by two daughters, Lillie and Daisy, and one son Walter. The following out-of-town relatives and friends were in Rossville today to attend the burial services of Mrs. Tom Keigley: Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hitchcock, Bill Hitchcock, Mrs. Harry Downs, Mr. and Mrs. DeWeese all of Wellington; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rice of Kansas of Kansas City; Mrs. Bertha Mize, Mr. and Mrs. John Luthye, Mrs. Julia Boyles of Topeka, Mrs. Walter Salley and Mrs. Matilda Hartzell of Silver Lake. | |
| 6791 |  | Obituary- Keigley, Thomas T.A. KEIGLEY, FORMER ROSSVILLE RESIDENT, TO BE BURIED HERE Mr. T. A. Keigley died at his home at Westphalia, Kansas, Monday. The body will be brought to Rossville tomorrow (Friday) forenoon and the body interred in Rossville cemetery. A short funeral service will be held at the cemetery. The following old friends will act as pall bearers; Mr. David Hartzell, Mr. John Reed, Mr. Harry James, Mr. A. B. Jamieson, Mr. C. E. Cless, Mr. I. T. Hopkins. No details of Mr. Keigley’s illness have not been received. The deceased gentleman was for many years a resident of Rossville township. He formerly lived on the farm now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCleary. Later he purchased the farm across the road west and built the improvements. This farm is now owned by Mr. Harvey James. The death of T. A. Keigley came as a great shock to his family and friends. The Keigley family was one of our best known and respected families, coming here from Green county, Penn., in 1877, and remaining a resident of Shawnee county until eight years ago they purchased a farm near Westphalia, Kansas, where he died August 17, 1924. Mr. Keigley was a farmer of unusual ability and a man loved by all who knew him. One whose word was a good as his bond, and in his death we have lost an honorable citizen. The body was taken to Rossville for burial on August 23, 1924. His widow, Mrs. Jennie Keigley, two daughters, Mrs. R. W. Hitchcock of Wellington, Kansas, and Mrs. Daisy Lee Greeley of Los Angeles and a son of Portland, Oregon, have our sincere sympathy. | |
| 6792 |  | Obituary- Keller, Alma Alma Keller 1880-1960 Services At Delia Presbyterian Church Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. Minister Rev. Robert Boughton Pianist Mrs. Phyllis Lundin Soloist Robert Boughton Pallbearers Dean Keller, Otis Keller, Phillip Keller, J. Vernon Keller, Earl Mitchell, George E. Akins Burial Adrian Cemetery Funeral Directors Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hurley [Note: From Alma's headstone we know she was born 6/4/1880 and died 3/16/1960. Middle initial R.] | |
| 6793 |  | Obituary- Keller, Althea Althea Marie Keller, 93, Topeka, died Thursday, February 19. 2015, at Autumn Home. She was born July 15, 1921, at Silver Lake, the daughter of Harold Ralph and Martha (Meyer) Immenschuh. She attended Silver Lake Schools. Althea had lived at Rossville before moving to Topeka in 1941. She was a member of Women of the Moose #555 and Good Sam Campers. Althea was married to Gail Vernon Keller on November 28. 1940, at Topeka. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1998. Surviving are a son: Phil Keller of Topeka: a daughter: Jean Graham (Larry) of Clarinda. Iowa: a sister: Viola Clark of Overland Park: a brother: Charles Immenschuh (Mary Ann) of Topeka: two grandsons: Corey and Nick Keller both of Topeka: a step-grandson: Robert Graham of Penn Valley, CA; a step-granddaughter: Wendy Graham of Penn Valley, CA; and four step-greatgrandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Tuesday, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka. Private interment of cremains will be in Rochester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the , 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. Althea Marie Keller | |
| 6794 |  | Obituary- Keller, Bonnie 1 Bonnie G. Keller Bonnie G. Keller, 85, formerly of Rossville & Delia, passed away Friday, February 10,2012 at the Homestead of Topeka. She was born November 30, 1926 at Hays the daughter of the late James Anton and Nellie Alberta Higgins Groff. Bonnie was raised in the Hays community and graduated from Hays High School. After graduation, she moved to Rossville. Mrs. Keller had worked for Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka. She later worked for Channel Grocery Store and USD No. 321 in food services, both in Rossville. Bonnie was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church, the Ladies Farm Bureau Club and the Card Party Group. On December 17, 1945 she was united in marriage to John Vernon Keller at Topeka. He died on January 4, 2008. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cindy Lee Keller, a daughter, Bonnie Ellen Bush, brothers, Walter James and Homer Dale Groff and a sister, Helen L. Harmany. Survivors include two sons, Lindsay R. "Skip" (Karen) Keller, Emmett and Michael V. Keller, Rossville; a daughter, Connie Sue (Don) Mulanax, Emmett; her son-in-law, Roger Bush, Rossville; a brother, Wayne A. Groff; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 14,2012 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Keller will lie in state on Tuesday an hour before service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6795 |  | Obituary- Keller, Bonnie 2 Bonnie G. Keiler Bonnie G. Keller, 85, formerly of Rossville and Delia, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the Homestead of Topeka. She was born Nov. 30,1926, at Hays, the daughter of the late James Anton and Nellie Alberta Higgins Groff. Bonnie was raised in the Hays community and graduated from Hays High School. After graduation, she moved to Rossville. Mrs. Keller had worked for Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka. She later worked for Channel Grocery Store and Unified School District 321 in food services, both in Rossville. Bonnie was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church, the Ladies Farm Bureau Club and the Card Party Group. On Dec. 17,1945, she was united in marriage to John Vernon Keller at Topeka. He died on Jan. 4, 2008. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cindy Lee Keller, a daughter, Bonnie Ellen Bush, brothers, Walter James and Homer Dale Groff, and a sister, Helen L Harman. Survivors include two sons, Lindsay R. “Skip” Keller and wife Karen of Emmett, and Michael V. Keller of Rossville; a daughter, Connie Sue Mulanax and husband Don of Emmett; her son-in-law, Roger Bush of Rossville; a brother, Wayne A. Groff; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Feb. 14 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 6796 |  | Obituary- Keller, Burton Burton Guy Keller Burton Guy Keller, 88, Springfield, Mo., died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at a Springfield hospital. Mr. Keller was an electrical load dispatcher for Kansas Power and Light until he retired. He was born August 1, 1907, in Jackson County. Mr. Keller was a 65-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 304. Survivors include two sons, Otis A. Keller, Springfield, Mo., and Carol F. Keller, Columbus, Miss.; two brothers, Gail V. Keller, Topeka, and Charles C. Keller, Delia; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Miami County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Schweitzer United Methodist Church, 2747 E. Sunshine, Springfield, Mo. 65804; or to Stratford United Methodist Church, Jefferson Street, Strafford, Mo. 65757. The Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, Mo., was in charge of arrangements. ---- Burton Guy Keller Springfield, Mo. - Burton Guy Keller, 88, Springfield, died Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at a Springfield hospital. Mr. Keller was an electrical load dispatcher for Kansas Power and Light until he retired. He was born Aug. 1, 1907, in Jackson County. Mr. Keller was a 65-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 304. Survivors include two sons, Otis A. Keller, Springfield, Mo., and Carol F. Keller, Columbus, Miss.; two brothers, Gail V. Keller, Topeka, Kan., and Charles C. Keller, Delia, Kan.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Miami County, Kan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Schweitzer United Methodist Church, 2747 E. Sunshine, Springfield, Mo., 65804, or to Stratford United Methodist Church, Jefferson Street, Strafford, Mo., 65757. The Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, Mo., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6797 |  | Obituary- Keller, Calvin L. Calvin LeRoy Keller (Sock) Calvin LeRoy Keller (Sock), age 66, passed away on August 31, 2020, at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. Calvin is survived by his wife, Linda Kay Keller of Topeka, Kansas; his sister, Judy Nicholson of Topeka, Kansas; brother, Fred Keller of Delia, Kansas; sister, Susan Clark, of Jackson Tennessee; brother, Dale Keller, of Gilbert Arizona; his three step-children; seven step-grandchildren; one nephew; two nieces and several great-nieces. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Calvin Keller, of Delia, Kansas; and his mother, Julia Francis Keller, of Delia, Kansas. Calvin was born May 17, 1954, in Holton, Kansas. He attended Rossville High School. After high school, Calvin joined the Marines. Later in life, he worked for Bayers Stone and Walmart. He moved to Topeka, Kansas in 2008. Calvin was a great family man and a loving husband. He married Linda Kay Moran in 2006. He was socially involved with the Senior Day Service at Midland Care, where he enjoyed playing cards and making crafts. He was a member of The T-Bars Rally Motorcycle Club and enjoyed making jewelry. His family and friends will always remember him as a kind and gentle soul. Calvin was the type of person who would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th at 3 p.m. at the Delia Community Center, 412 Nora St., Delia, Kansas 66418 with a Graveside Service to follow at the Westmoreland Cemetery in Westmoreland, Kansas. All are welcome to attend and celebrate “Sock’s” life. Flowers, cards, and donations can be sent to Calvin Keller Memorial: 809 E. California St., Osage City, Kansas 66523. | |
| 6798 |  | Obituary- Keller, Charles C. Keller Charles C. Keller, 89, Delia, died Tuesday. Feb. 19. 2008, at a Rossville care center. He was born Feb. 7. 1919, at Delia, the son of Fred and Alma Richardson Keller. He attended Delia schools. Mr. Keller farmed with his father until he started working for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka. He retired from Goodyear in 1981 after 28 years of service. He was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church and Delia Masonic Lodge 419 AF&AM. He married Julia Hainline on April 26, 1947, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Judy Nicholson, Topeka, and Susan Clark and husband Richard, Cordova, Tenn.; three sons, Fred C. Keller, Delia, Calvin L. Keller and wife Linda, St. Marys, and Dale A. Keller and wife Karen, Gilbert Ariz.; three grandchildren, Dawn Butler, Cathy Boatright and Sam Nicholson; four stepgrandsons; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday at Delia Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Delia Cemetery, where Delia Lodge 419 conducted graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to Delia Presbyterian Church, sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 6799 |  | Obituary- Keller, Charles O. 1 Charles O. Keller Charles O. Keller, 67, Rossville, died Monday, February 9, 1998 at a Topeka hospital. He had lived in the Rossville community for many years. He was born November 4, 1930, in Delia, the son of Levi and Mabel King Keller. He was graduated from Rossville High School in 1948, and at¬tended Clark’s Business School in Topeka. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1976. He later drove a school bus for Kaw Valley USD 321, and farmed with his son for several years. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church; a member of Lake Lodge No. 50 AF&AM, Silver Lake; and the Moose Lodge in Topeka. He was married to Phyllis Jane Page on March 12,1950. She survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, George Keller. Survivors include a son, Dennis Keller, Rossville; two daughters, Tammy Scott, Silver Lake, and Jennifer Lesser, Olathe; a brother, Richard Keller, Topeka; three sisters, Freda Rickson and Juanita Raab, both of Topeka, and Elrena Lester, Quincy, FL; and three grandchildren. Friends and relatives met Wednesday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. His service was Thursday at the church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery under direction of Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville, with Lake Lodge No. 50 conducting Masonic graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, or the Rossville United Methodist Church, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6800 |  | Obituary- Keller, Charles O. 2 Charles O. Keller ROSSVILLE - Charles 0. Keller, 87, Rossville, died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Keller retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 1976, and he drove a school bus for Kaw Valley Unified School District) 321. He also farmed with his son for several years. He was born Nov. 4,1930, in Delia, the son of Levi and Mabel King Keller. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1948, and he attended Clark's Business School in Topeka. Mr. Keller was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, Lake Lodge No. 50 AF&AM in Silver Lake and the Moose Lodge in Topeka. He was married to Phyllis Jane Page on March 12, 1950. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Dennis Keller, Rossville; two daughters, Tammy Scott, Silver Lake, and Jennifer Lesser, Olathe; a brother, Richard Keller, Topeka; three sisters, Freda Rickson and Juanita Raab, both of Topeka, and Elrena Lester, Quincy, III.; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial with Masonic graveside services conducted by Lodge No. 50 AF&AM will be at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Keller will lie in state after 5 p.m. today at the church, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or to Rossville United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Chapel in Rossville. |
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