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| 6801 |  | Obituary- Keller, Eldon and Keller, Mary 1 Eldon K. Keller Mary Lillian Keller Double graveside and memorial services were Friday at Williamson Memorial Gardens in Franklin, Tenn., tor Eldon K. Keller, 69, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Lillian Keller, 65, Franklin, Tenn. He had leukemia and died May 19, 1993, at his home. She had cancer and died May 20, 1993, at her home. Mr. Keller was a retired insurance executive. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific. He was born March 8, 1924, in Delia, Kan., the son of Roy and Caroline Worthington Keller. He grew up in Topeka, then spent his senior year and was graduated from Berryton High School. He was graduated from Baker University in Baldwin. Mrs. Keller was born Feb. 27, 1928, in Toronto, Ontario, the daughter of Bob and Dorothy Anne Weir Burney. The Kellers were married in 1960 in Chicago. His survivors include a son, Lawrence Braden Keller, Oklahoma City; a brother, Dean Keller, Topeka; and a granddaughter. Her survivors include her father, Bob Burney, Toronto, Ont.; and a brother, Roy Burney, Toronto, Ont. Mrs. Keller was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson, Nashville, Term., 37211. Roesch-Patton-Austin-Bracey & Charlton Funeral Horne in Nashville was in charge of Mr. Keller's arrangements. | |
| 6802 |  | Obituary- Keller, Eldon and Keller, Mary 2 Eldon K. Keller Mary Lillian Keller Double graveside and memorial services were Friday at Williamson Memorial Gardens in Franklin, Tenn., for Eldon K. Keller, 69, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Lillian Keller, 65, Franklin, Tenn. He had leukemia and died May 19, 1993, at his home. She had cancer and died May 20, 1993, at her home. Mr. Keller was a retired insurance executive. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific. He was born March 8, 1924, in Delia, the son of Roy and Caroline Worthington Keller. He grew up in Topeka, the spent his senior year and was graduated from Berryton High School. He was graduated from Baker University in Baldwin. Mrs. Keller was born Feb. 27, 1928, in Toronto, Ontario, the daughter of Bob and Dorothy Anne Weir Burney. The Kellers were married in 1960 in Chicago. His survivors include a son, Lawrence Braden Keller, Oklahoma City; a brother, Dean Keller, Topeka; and a granddaughter. Her survivors include her father, Bob Burney, Toronto, Ont.; and a brother, Roy Burney, Toronto, Ont. Mrs. Keller was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson, Nashville, Tenn., 37211. Roesch-Patton-Austin-Bracey and Charlton Funeral Home in Nashville was in charge of Mr. Keller's arrangements. Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin was in charge of Mrs. Keller's arrangements. | |
| 6803 |  | Obituary- Keller, Emma 1 MRS. EMMA KELLER Mrs. Emma Keller, 90, a lifelong Delia-Rossville area resident, died at a Rossville nursing home Thursday, April 24, 1980. She was born June 12, 1889, in the Cross Creek community northwest of Delia in Jackson County, the daughter of Romi and Flora Bell Ward Mullinix. She was a member of the Delia United Presbyterian Church. She was married March 4, 1914, in Holton to Lindsay Keller. He survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Wanda Parr, Delia, Mrs. Naomi Sumner and Mrs. Geneva Fairbanks, both of Rossville; two sons, Philip W. Keller, Topeka, and John Vernon Keller, Rossville; one brother, Waldo E. Bahner, Ardmore, Okla.; a sister, Callie Brown, Quitman, Tex.; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in Delia Cemetery. The family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 6804 |  | Obituary- Keller, Emma 2 Mrs. Emma Keller ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Emma Keller, 90, a lifelong Delia-Rossville area resi¬dent, died at a nursing home here Thursday. She was born June 12, 1889, in the Cross Creek community northwest of Delia in Jackson County, the daughter of Romi and Flora Bell Ward Mullinix. She was a member of Delia Presbyteri¬an Church. She was married March 1, 1914, in Holton to Lindsay Keller. He survives. Other survivors include three daugh¬ters, Mrs. Wanda Parr, Delia, Mrs. Naomi Sumner and Mrs. Geneva Fair¬banks, both of Rossville; two sons, Phi¬lip W. Keller, 1035 Prairie Road, Tope¬ka, and John Vernon Keller, Rossville; one brother, Waldo E. Bahner, Ard¬more, Okla., a sister, Callie Brown, Quitman, Texas, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Keller will lie in state at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, from 5 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday, and from 1 p.m. to service time Saturday at the church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. | |
| 6805 |  | Obituary- Keller, Fred Delia farmer killed in traffic mishap Fred Keller, 81, a farmer in the Delia community near Holton, was killed in a two-car collision three miles east of Delia at 2 pm Thursday, according to Trooper Jerry Smith of Holton. Smith said Keller’s car was rammed broadside at an intersection by a car driven by Darrell Warren Lundin of Silver Lake. The trooper said Lundin received only minor injuries and was not hospitalized. Mr. Keller was born in Phillips County and had lived in the Delia community since he was a boy. He was a member of the Delia Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alma Keller of the home; four sons, Roy Keller of Berryton; Bert and Dale Keller, both of Topeka; and Charles Keller of Delia; two brothers, R. G. Keller of Topeka, and Robert Keller of Washington Slate; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Whitestone of Alameda, Calif.: Mrs. Ida Harris of Delia and Mrs. Verna Steckler of Topeka; 11 [missing rest] KELLER, FRED—Delia, Kansas. Passed away August 14, 1958. Age 81. Services, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Delia Presbyterian Church, interment, Adrian Cemetery. Masonic rites at graveside. HURLEY FUNERAL HOME Rossville, Kansas | |
| 6806 |  | Obituary- Keller, Fred C. Fall from Horse Fatal Fred C. Keller, 34, of route 2, Delia, died last Thursday morning in a Topeka hospital. He was injured January 23 when a horse he was riding fell. Pneumonia, which developed after the accident, caused his death. Keller was born June 24, 1900 at Delia, and had lived there his entire life. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keller, Delia, and four brothers, Charles C. and Gail V. Keller of Delia, and B.G. and R.G. Keller of Topeka. Funeral services were at the Delia Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in the Adrian cemetery near Delia. | |
| 6807 |  | Obituary- Keller, Gail Gail Vernon Keller Gail Vernon Keller, 81, Topeka, died Friday, Feb. 27, 1998, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Keller worked for Kansas Power and Light Co. for 39 years before he retired Jan. 1, 1979. He was born Aug. 14,1916, at Delia, the son of Fred and Alma Richardson Keller. He was graduated from Delia High School and he lived in Rossville a year before he moved to Topeka in 1941. Mr. Keller was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Moose Lodge No. 555 and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was married to Althea M. Immenschuh on Nov. 28, 1940, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Philip V. Keller, Topeka; a daughter, Carolyn "Jean" Graham, Clarinda, Iowa; a brother, Charles Keller, Delia; two grandsons; two stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat- grandchildren. Mr. Keller was cremated. No services are planned. Burial of cremains at Rochester Cemetery will be private. Relatives and friends will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 210 N.E. Menninger Road, Topeka, 66617, or to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606-2395. Gail Vernon Keller Gail Vernon Keller, 81, Topeka, died Friday, February 27,1998, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Keller worked for Kansas Power and Light Company for 39 years before he retired January 1, 1979. He was born August 14,1916, at Delia, the son of Fred and Alma Richardson Keller. He was graduated from Delia High School and he lived in Rossville a year before he moved to Topeka in 1941. Mr. Keller was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Moose Lodge No. 555, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was married to Althea M. Immenschuh on November 28, 1940, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Philip V. Keller, Topeka; a daughter Carolyn “Jean” Graham, Clarinda, la.; a brother, Charles Keller, Delia; two grandsons; two stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Mr. Keller was cremated. No services were held. Burial of cremains in Rochester Cemetery were private. Relatives and friends met from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Parker- Price Mortuary. | |
| 6808 |  | Obituary- Keller, George GEORGE H. KELLER Services were 2 p.m. Monday at Parker Mortuary for George H. Keller, 55, Birmingham, Ala., who died Thursday. September 16, 1976 in Birmingham. He had a heart ailment. He was born May 5, 1921 in Delia, and attended Delia and Rossville schools and was graduated from Rossville High School. He also attended Emporia State College. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a B17 pilot and a prisoner of war for nine months in Europe. He retired after 23 years as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force. He had lived in Birmingham the past nine years and was associated with Summit-Ford Trucking Co. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites and the Arab Shrine, all at Birmingham. He was married to Marthelle Snodgrass March 12, 1944. She Survives. Other survivors include three sons, Richard Keller, Alexander, Ind.; Mark Keller and Ken Keller, at home; two brothers, Richard Keller, and Charles Keller, Rossville; three sisters, Elrena Parr, Juanita Rabb, and Freda Hackler, all of Topeka; and four grandchildren. Burial was in Pomona Cemetery, Pomona. | |
| 6809 |  | Obituary- Keller, John L. 1 JOHN L. KELLER The Delia community is deeply saddened by the death Wednesday, December 17, of Mr. John L. Keller, 78, at Raymond, Washington. He was born March 22, 1880, at Phillipsburg, and was a resident of the Delia community 60 years. He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the Delia Masonic Lodge of which he was a Charter member. He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Don Gresser, Topeka, and Mrs. Evelyn Marquardt, Independence, Mo.; two sons, Clair Keller, Glendale, California, and Kenneth G. Keller, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Thompson, Delia, and Mrs. Lillie Worthington, Rawlins, Wyo.; two brothers, Lindsey Keller, Delia, and Levi Keller, Rossville; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Delia Presbyterian Church by Rev. Robert L. Roughton with burial at the Delia cemetery. Masonic rites were held at the cemetery. JOHN KELLER DIES Word has just been received that John Keller of Delia, brother of Lin and Levi Keller, passed away Wednesday afternoon in Raymond. Washington, where he had gone to visit relatives. The funeral will be Monday at 2 pm at the Delia Presbyterian Church with burial in Delia Cemetery. Hurley funeral home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6810 |  | Obituary- Keller, John V. JOHN VERNON KELLER John Vernon Keller, Rossville, 86, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 19, 1921, at Delia, the son of Lindsay Vance “Lynn” and Emma Mullinix Keller. He grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School in 1939. Mr. Keller served in the United States Navy during WWII. Mr. Keller was engaged in farming and worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka from 1954 until he retired in 1985. He lived in the Delia community and then in Rossville from 1966 until moving to Topeka in 2005. He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. The United Rubber Workers Union No. 307, Delia Masonic Lodge No. 418 AF/AM and Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post No 31 at Rossville. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cindy Lee Keller, a daughter, Bonnie Ellen Bush and by a brother, Phillip Keller. On Dec. 17,1945, he was united in marriage to Bonnie G. Groff at Topeka. She survives at the home. Other survivors include a daugh-ter, Connie Sue (Don) Mulanax, Emmett; two sons, Lindsay “Skip” (Karen) Keller, Emmett and Michael V. Keller, Rossville; a son-in-law, Roger Bush, Rossville; three sisters, Wanda Parr, Naomi Sumner and Geneva Fairbanks, all of Topeka; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 7, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment was in the Delia Cemetery where military graveside services were conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 and Delia Lodge conducted Masonic graveside services. Memorial contributions may be given to Jimmie Lillard Post No 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 6811 |  | Obituary- Keller, John W. 1 John Warren Keller DELIA — John Warren Keller, 73, Las Vegas, died Thursday, April 28, 1994, at a Las Vegas hospital. Mr. Keller was a retired market manager in the petroleum industry. He also was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was born Nov. 9, 1920, at Delia, the son of John and Winifred Martin Keller. He was graduated from Delia High School and attended Emporia State University. He was married to Winifred McCosker in Glendale, Calif. She survives. Among other survivors is a sister, Florence Gresser, Topeka; and a brother, Kenneth Keller, Topeka. Memorial services were Monday at the Palm Redrock Mortuary in Las Vegas. Burial was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital Transportation Fund, Zilzah Temple, 2222 W. Mesquite, Las Vegas, 89106. | |
| 6812 |  | Obituary- Keller, John W. 2 John Warren Keller [noted as corrected copy] John Warren Keller, 73, Las Vegas, died Thursday, April 28, 1994, at a Las Vegas hospital. Mr. Keller was a retired market manager in the petroleum industry. He also was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was born November 9, 1920, at Delia, the son of John and Winifred Martin Keller. He was graduated from Delia High School and attended Emporia State University. He was married to Winifred McCosker in Glendale, Calif. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Jack Keller, Tempe, Ariz., and Gary Keller, Milwaukee, Ore.; a daughter, Sandy Dittrick, Independence, Ore.; two sisters, Florence Gresser, Topeka, and Evelyn Crystal, Independence, Mo.; two brothers, Kenneth Keller, Topeka, and Clair Keller, Glendale, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Memorial service was held Monday at the Palm Redrock Mortuary in Las Vegas. Burial was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners' Children's Hospital Transportation Fund, Zilzah Temple, 2222 West Mesquite, Las Vegas 89106. [From St. Marys Star 10 May 1994] ---- John Warren Keller [noted as corrected copy] John Warren Keller, 73, Las Vegas, formerly of Delia, died Thursday, April 28, 1994, at a Las Vegas hospital. Mr. Keller was a retired market manager in the petroleum industry. He also was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was born Nov. 9, 1920, at Delia, the son of John and Winifred Martin Keller. He was graduated from Delia High School and attended Emporia State University. He was married to Winifred McCosker in Glendale, Calif. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Jack Keller, Tempe, Ariz., and Gary Keller, Milwaukee, Ore.; a daughter, Sandy Dittrick, Independence, Ore.; two sisters, Florence Gresser, Topeka, and Evelyn Crystal, Independence, Mo.; two brothers, Kenneth Keller, Topeka, and Clair Keller, Glendale, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Memorial services were Monday at the Palm Redrock Mortuary in Las Vegas. Burial was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Childrens Hospital Transportation Fund, Zilzah Temple, 2222 W. Mesquite, Las Vegas, 89106. | |
| 6813 |  | Obituary- Keller, Julia Julia F. Keller DELIA- Julia F. Keller, 78, died late Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Holton. She was born March 2, 1930 at Holton the daughter of Charles and Nellie Terry Hainline. Mrs. Keller was raised in the Hoyt community moving to Topeka as a teenager. She had worked for USD#321 in the lunch program. Mrs. Keller later worked for the Kansas Department of Revenue for many years, retiring from the Sales Tax Department in 1990. She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and after her retirement she quilted with the church ladies. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was an avid reader and liked a good joke. On April 26,1947 she was united in marriage to Charles C. Keller at Topeka. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2008. She also was preceded in death by a brother Charles T. Hainline. Survivors include three sons, Fred C. Keller, Delia, Calvin L. (Linda) Keller, Manhattan, and Dale A. (Karen) Keller, Gilbert AZ; two daughters, Judy Nicholson, Topeka and Susan (Richard) J Clark, Cordova, TN; three grandchildren, Dawn Butler, Cathy Boatright and Sam Nicholson; four step-grandsons and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Keller will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Keller will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6814 |  | Obituary- Keller, Lillian Lillian P. Keller Lillian Keller, 89, Topeka, died at Brewster Place Saturday, August 21, 2004. She was born February 24, 1915, in Rossville to Czech parents Vincent and Mary Cerny Pobrislo. On June 2, 1943, she married Philip W. Keller in Topeka. He survives. At the age of 12 years, Lillian had to help her foreign-born parents with all their business dealings. She also helped rear her nephew, Joe Pobrislo. Mrs. Keller taught school for 39 years in the Delia community and at Silver Lake. She was educated in the Delia schools and at Topeka High School. She graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She was a member of the Kansas and National Teachers Associations and the Topeka Area Retired Teachers Association. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her nephew Joe Pobrislo, Tucson, AZ, and many other nephews and nieces. A graveside service was conducted at Penwell-Gabel’s Memorial Park Cemetery Tuesday (this morning) at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to Guardian Angels, c/o Commerce Bank and Trust, 3035 South Topeka, Topeka 66611; Attention Jody Olberding. | |
| 6815 |  | Obituary- Keller, Lindsay 1 Lynn V. Keller ROSSVILLE — Lynn V. Keller, 100, Rossville, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Keller was a farmer and stock man before he retired in 1968. "Up until the last two years, he'd go out to his farm when the weather was good and cut weeds or something,” a son, Philip W. Keller, said. In the summer he liked to garden, and he was an avid reader, reading newspapers and agricultural publications, his son said. Lynn Keller was born Dec. 19, 1890, at Phillipsburg, the son of Alfred and Celeste McAllister Keller. He lived in the Delia area from 1895 until 1968 when he moved to Rossville. Mr. Keller was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. He was a charter member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, where he had been awarded a 50-year pin He had been treasurer of the Lincoln Township Board. He married Emma Mullinix [sic] March 4, 1914, in Holton. She died April 24, 1980. Survivors include two sons, Philip W. Keller, Topeka, and John V. Keller, Rossville; three daughters, Wanda J. Parr, Delia, and Naomi R. Sumner and Geneva Fairbanks, both of Rossville; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great- great-grandchild. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia or to the Christian Church in Rossville. Lindsay "Lin" V. Keller Lindsay V. Keller, 100, Rossville, died Tuesday, January 1, 1991, at Rossville Valley Manor. Mr. Keller was a farmer and stockman before he retired in 1968. "Up until the last two years, he'd go out to his farm when the weather was good and cut weeds or something," a son, Philip W. Keller, said. In the summer he liked to garden and he was an avid reader, reading newspapers and agricultural publications, his son said. Lin Keller was born December 19, 1890, at Phillipsburg, the son of Alfred and Celestia McAllister Keller. He lived in the Delia area from 1895 until 1968, when he moved to Rossville. Mr. Keller was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. He was a charter member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, where he had been awarded a 50-year pin. He had been treasurer of the Lincoln Township Board. He married Emma Mullinix March 4, 1914, in Holton. She died April 24, 1980. Survivors include two sons, Philip W. Keller, Topeka, and John V. Keller, Rossville; three daughters, Wanda J. Parr, Delia, and Naomi R. Sumner and Geneva Fairbanks, Rossville; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services were 10 a.m. Thursday, January 3, at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial was in Delia Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia or to the Christian Church in Rossville. | |
| 6816 |  | Obituary- Keller, Lindsay 2 Keller Lynn V. Keller, 100, Rossville, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Keller was a farmer and stockman before he retired in 1968. "Up until the last two years, he'd go out to his farm when the weather was good and cut weeds or something," a son, Philip W. Keller, said. In the summer he liked to garden, and he was an avid reader, reading newspapers and agricultural publications, his son said. Lynn Keller was born Dec. 19, 1890, at Phillipsburg, the son of Alfred and Celeste McAllister Keller. He lived in the Delia area from 1895 until 1968 when he moved to Rossville. Mr. Keller was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. He was a charter member of the Delia Lodge No. 419, AF & AM, where he had been awarded a 50-year pin. He had been treasurer of the Lincoln Township Board. He married Emma Mullinix March 4, 1914, in Holton. She died April 25, 1980. Survivors include two sons, Philip W. Keller, Topeka, and John V. Keller, Rossville; three daughters, Wanda J. Parr, Delia, and Naomi R. Sumner and Geneva Fairbanks, both of Rossville; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia or to the Christian Church in Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| 6817 |  | Obituary- Keller, Lindsay 3 In memory of Dad, Lindsay V. Keller FOR THOSE I LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVE ME When I am gone, release me, let me go ... I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many beautiful years, I gave to you my love. You can only guess How much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories within your hearts. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near ... And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear .. . All my love around you soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone I'll greet you with a smile, and say ... "Welcome Home | |
| 6818 |  | Obituary- Keller, Mabel 1 Mrs. Mabel Keller Mrs. Mabel T. Keller, 73, Rossville, was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital Monday. She had an apparent heart attack. She was born June 2, 1898, at Quasqueton, Iowa, and spent most of her life in the Rossville and Delia communities. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. She was married to Levi Keller April 14, 1915. He died in 1961. Survivors include three sons, George H. Keller, Birmingham, Ala., Richard L. Keller, 6343 W. 11th, and Charles 0. Keller, Rossville; three daughters. Mrs. Elrena Parr, 204 Waite, Mrs. Juanita Raab, 2127 Moundview Drive, and Mrs. Freda Hackler, 231 Waite; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Christian Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6819 |  | Obituary- Keller, Mabel 2 Mrs. Mabel Keller Mrs. Mabel T. Keller, 73, Rossville, was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital Monday. She had an apparent heart attack. She was born June 2, 1898, at Quasqueton, Iowa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George King, and spent most of her life in the Rossville and Delia communities. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. She was married to Levi Keller April 14, 1915. He died in 1961. Survivors include three sons, George H. Keller, Birmingham, Ala., Richard L. Keller, 6343 W. 11th, and Charles O. Keller, Rossville; three daughters. Mrs. Elrena Parr, 204 Waite, Mrs. Juanita Raab, 2127 Moundview Drive, and Mrs. Freda Hackler, 231 Waite; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Christian Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6820 |  | Obituary- Keller, Mary K. Mary Katherine Allen Keller, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 12, 2021, at McCrite Plaza in Topeka. She was born October 16, 1928, at St. Marys the only child of Hattie Kramer Allen and Vendell Allen. She graduated from St. Marys Rural High School in 1947, the year of the "Bears". On October 2, 1948, she married Richard L. Keller at the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys, they were married 72 years before his death on October 15, 2020. They were members of Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka. Mary Kay loved to sing, fish, camp and travel. She and Dick traveled many states, Europe, Ireland & Hawaii. For many years she was a proofreader at a printing company in Topeka, and in later years worked at Capital Federal Savings & Loan. Mary Kay was a 30+ year member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville where she served as president. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline's Jayhawk Chapter at Topeka. Mary Kay was very active in volunteer work. Survivors include her son, Rick (Janelle) Keller, Topeka and a grandson, Chase Keller, Topeka. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka. Mrs. Keller will lie in state from 9:30 until service time. Piper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6821 |  | Obituary- Keller, Orville Orville R. Keller Orville R. Keller, 76, Holton, died Tuesday, July 5, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Keller was a farmer and stockman. He was born March 23, 1912, at Delia, the son of Robert and Almena Redmon Keller. He lived 47 years in the Holton community and previously lived near Mayetta. He was married to Josephine White Sept. 2, 1934, in Topeka. She survives. A son, Gary Keller, died in 1940 and another son, Joseph Keller, died in 1964. Other survivors include two daughters, Delores “Dee” Deppe, Kansas City, Kan., and Bette Keller, Holton; five sisters, Bessie Holcomb, Wenatchee, Wash., Helen Anderson, Seattle, Wash., Goldie Scott, Everett, Wash., Lucille Clark, Roswell, N.M., and Roberta Clark, Topeka; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church at Holton. Burial will be in Brick Cemetery southeast of Holton. Mr. Keller will lie in state from noon today until service time at First United Methodist Church in Holton where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6822 |  | Obituary- Keller, Otho 1 Otho ‘Huck’ Keller Otho “Huck” Keller, 68, Holton, died Thursday, Nov. 17, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Keller was a retired farmer and an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Sept. 28, 1915, at Delia, the son of Robert R. and Almena Redmon Keller, and lived in the Holton community many years. He was married to Opal Trundle Derry Jan. 1, 1979. She survives. Other survivors include a stepdaughter, Mrs. Betty Kolbek, Holton; a step-son, Victor Derry, Topeka; six sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Holt, Leavenworth, Mrs. Goldie Scott, Everett, Wash., Mrs. Bessie Holcomb, Wenatchee, Wash., Mrs. Lucile Clark, Roswell, N.M., Mrs. Helen Anderson, Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Roberta Clark, Topeka; and a brother, Orville Keller, Holton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. | |
| 6823 |  | Obituary- Keller, Otho 2 Otho “Huck” Keller, 68, Holton, died Thursday, November 17, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Keller was a retired farmer and an Army veteran of World War II. He was born September 28, 1915, at Delia, the son of Robert R. and Almena Redmon Keller, and lived in the Holton community many years. He was married to Opal Trundle Derry January 1, 1979. She survives. Other survivors include a stepdaughter, Mrs. Betty Kolbek, Holton; a stepson, Victor Derry, Topeka; six sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Holt, Leavenworth, Mrs. Goldie Scott, Everett, Washington, Mrs. Bessie Holcomb, Wenatchee, Washington, Mrs. Lucile Clark, Roswell, New Mexico, Mrs. Helen Anderson, Seattle, Washington, and Mrs. Roberta Clark, Topeka; and a brother, Orville Keller, Holton. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 19, from The Mercer Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Bradberry officiating. Burial was in the Holton Cemetery. Organ music was furnished by Mrs. Dolores Wright who played “How Great Thou Art.” Casketbearers were Vic Derry, Harold Kolbek, George Symons, Delbert Ackerman, Terry Kolbek and Milt Dougherty. The presentation of the flag was by Howard Crow. | |
| 6824 |  | Obituary- Keller, Pamela 1 PAMELA L. KELLER Mrs. Pamela L. Keller, 32, St. Marys, died Monday, October 1, 1984, at a nursing home in St. Marys. She had been ill about two years with cancer. Mrs. Keller formerly was a secretary at Leavenworth National Bank and Trust Co., Leavenworth, and Emporia State University, Emporia. She was born September 25, 1952, at Milwaukee, Wise. She moved to Kansas in 1969, and was graduated from Leavenworth High School at Leavenworth. She lived at Leavenworth and Emporia before she moved to St. Marys. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church at Emporia, and of the auxiliary to George Edward White Post No. 56, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at Leavenworth. She was married to Fred C. Keller October 27,1982, at Delia. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Colby B. Keller, at home; her mother and stepfather, Mrs. Dolores Anderson and Eldred J. Anderson Jr., of Leavenworth; a broher, Clifton W. Parker, Stevens Point, Wise.; a stepbrother, Timothy E. Anderson, Merrill, Wise.; a stepsister, Mrs. Paula M. Nichols, Lansing; and a stepgrandmother, Mrs. Florence Anderson, Leavenworth. Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial was in Delia Cemetery at Delia. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Pamela Keller Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. Casket bearers were Dean Keller, Gail Keller, G.E. McBroom, Laverne Zlatnik, Hugh Fairbanks, and LeRoy Parr. | |
| 6825 |  | Obituary- Keller, Philip Philip W. Keller Philip W. Keller, 87, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006 at the McCrite Plaza Retirement Community in Topeka. He was born Oct. 8,1919 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Lindsay V. and Emma Mullinex Keller. He grew up and attended schools in the Delia community. He graduated from Delia High School in 1937 and Clark’s Business College in 1950. Philip spent the first half of his working years as a farmer and Goodyear employee. The last half of his working years he spent with the State Dept. of Revenue, retiring in 1984 after twenty eight years of service. Philip was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the Delia Masonic Lodge # 419. Philip wanted to thank the people that were kind to him all through his life, especially his neighbors at Brewster Place and the employees, nursing staff and Mrs. McCrite of McCrite Plaza, who were very cordial and professional in taking care of him in his last years. A special heartfelt thanks to Joab, Willie and Theresa, who were such good caregivers over the past few years. He married Lillian Pobrislo on June 2, 1943. She passed away August 9, 2004. Lillian was the one that helped him the most through life. If there is a hereafter, he hopes the Lord will reward his wife with a wonderful and eternal life. Survivors include a brother, John Vernon Keller; three sisters, Wanda Parr, Naomi Sumner and Geneva Fairbanks, all of Topeka. He also had numerous nephews and nieces. Mr. Keller will lie in state after 1:00 pm, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, Dec. 1 at the funeral home with entombment to follow in the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Masonic Lodge, sent in care of Jim Dodge, 445 Pearl, Rossville, Kan., 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 6826 |  | Obituary- Keller, Phyllis 1 Phyllis Jane Keller ROSSVILLE- Phyllis Jane Keller, 78, passed away on July 8, 2010, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on October 7, 1931 at Rossville, KS, the daughter of Ralph & Ruth Rogers Page. Phyllis graduated from Rossville High School in 1949. She lived in the Rossville area all of her life. She worked for many years at Rossville High School as a Paraprofessional in the Resource Room and then as high school secretary. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She married Charles O. Keller on March 12, 1950. Charles pre¬ceded her in death on Feb. 9, 1998. Phyllis is survived by three children, Dennis Keller and his wife Ann, Rossville; Tamara Scott and her husband Brian, Horton; and Jennifer Soebbing and her husband Charles, Wichita; six grandchildren, Jason Keller and his wife Stephanie; Amy Keller; Jacob Scott; Ashley and Dylan Lesser; and Aubrey Soebbing; and one great-grandchild, Miles Keller. She is also survived by a brother, Dean Page, Topeka; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Rossville United Methodist Church at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 10, 2010. The family will receive friends at the church between 10:00 and 11:00 prior to the services. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Foundation to benefit the Rossville City Playground and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6827 |  | Obituary- Keller, Phyllis 2 Rossville-Phyllis Jane Keller, 78, passed away on July 8, 2010 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on October 7, 1931 at Rossville, KS, the daughter of Ralph & Ruth Rogers Page. Phyllis graduated from Rossville High School in 1949. She lived in the Rossville area all of her life. She worked for many years at Rossville High School as a Paraprofessional in the Resource Room and then as high school secretary. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She married Charles O. Keller on March 12, 1950. Charles preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 1998. Phyllis is survived by three children, Dennis Keller and his wife Ann, Rossville; Tamara Scott and her husband Brian, Horton; and Jennifer Soebbing and her husband Charles, Wichita; six grandchildren, Jason Keller and his wife Stephanie; Amy Keller; Jacob Scott; Ashley and Dylan Lesser; and Aubrey Soebbing; and one great-grandchild, Miles Keller. She is also survived by a brother, Dean Page, Topeka; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Foundation to benefit the Rossville City Playground and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 6828 |  | Obituary- Keller, Richard L. Richard Levi “Dick” Keller Richard L. Keller, 93, died Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born November 10, 1926, at Delia, the son of Mabel King Keller and Levi Keller. “Dick” graduated from Rossville High School in 1944, and soon after enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Nagoya, Japan as a sergeant of a Motor Pool Division. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, George and Charles Keller. He worked for Kansas Power & Light for over 43 years retiring in 1989. He was a member of Catholic Faith and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. Dick loved to fish, hunt, and travel. In 1954 he built the house that they still live in. On October 2, 1948, he was united in marriage to Mary Katherine Allen at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. They were married 72 years. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Rick, and wife, Janelle, Topeka; a grandson, Chase Keller, Topeka; a sister, Jaunita Raab, Topeka. A prayer service will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until the service. Interment will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com Due to Covid 19, mask and social distancing are required. | |
| 6829 |  | Obituary- Keller, Roy Roy Keller Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Roy G. Keller, 71, Route 1 Berryton, who died Friday at his home. He was born April 26, 1903, at Delia and had been a resident of Topeka more than 50 years. He was a supervisor for Kansas Power and Light Co. at the Tecumseh power plant and retired in April, 1965, after 40 years of service. He was a farmer and had raised registered hogs. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was married to Caroline D. Worthington. She died Dec. 18, 1968. Survivors include two sons, Dean Keller, Route 8, and Eldon K. Keller, Nashville, Tenn.; and three brothers, Burton Keller, Silver Lake, Gale V. Keller, 3014 Rochester Road, and Charles C. Keller, Delia. Burial will be in Lynn Creek Cemetery, near Berryton. | |
| 6830 |  | Obituary- Keller, Winifred 1 Thursday, June 16, 1955 MRS. WINIFRED KELLER Mrs. Winifred Keller, 71, of Delia died Thursday night at her home. Born in Lyons on September 9, 1884, she had lived in the Delia com-munity for 60 years. She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian church. Survivors include her husband, John Keller of the home; three sons, Clair of Glendale, Calif., Kenneth of Topeka and Warren of San Lorenzo, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Don Gresser of Topeka and Mrs. Evelyn Marquardt of Independence, Mo.; one sis¬ter, Mrs. J. H. Humbert of Raymond, Washington; and 13 grandchildren. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m. in the Delia Presbyterian church, Rev. C. W. Punter officiating. Hurley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Delia Cemetery. | |
| 6831 |  | Obituary- Kelley, Dora Dora “Darlene” Kelley Dora “Darlene” Kelley, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 30,2016. She was born on April 18, 1931 to James O. and Juanita B. (Meeker) Warren at Eskridge, KS. She was a graduate of Eskridge High School. She received a BA in Teaching and a Master’s in Education at Emporia Teacher's College. After graduating, she moved to Hawaii where she taught school. She served as a music teacher at Dover, Eskridge and Harveyville Schools and later taught for USD 501, teaching at Stout Elementary in Topeka, retiring after 30 plus years as an educator. She was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church in Topeka where she sang in the choir and participated in the bell choir. On October 4, 1957, she married Billy C. Kelley in Honolulu, Hawaii. He preceded her in death on February 16,2008. Darlene is survived by three children, Karl Kelley and his wife, Cindy of Rossville, KS, Kay Usrey and her husband, Mike of Topeka and Janet Kelley of Topeka; six grandchildren, Sarah Usrey (Jesse) and Sheryl Usrey (Kenny), Haley and Dalton Kelley and Lauryn and Jaxson C. Kelley; and eight great-grandchildren, Aaron, Xavier, Jayden, Jacob, Jaxon, Eileen, Emma and Kaylee; a brother, James Warren and his wife, Jeri of Copley, OH; and a brother-in-law, C. Leigh Johnson of Chandler, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Laura Elaine Johnson. Darlene was an avid Royals Fan and enjoyed KU Basketball. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Memorial services were held June 6,2016 at Crestview United Methodist Church, Private family inurnment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Crestview United Methodist Church. Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel is assisting the family. | |
| 6832 |  | Obituary- Kelley, Marie Marie Kelley Marie Kelley, 79, Rossville, died Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at Rossville Valley Manor. She was born September 26, 1922, near Flush, and was reared in the St. George and Flush communities. She had lived in Winfield for more than 30 years and in Rossville since 1988. Miss Kelley was a Catholic. No immediate family members survive. A graveside service was held at 9 a.m. Friday in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Marie Kelley ROSSVILLE — Marie Kelley, 79, Rossville, died Tuesday, Oct. 2,2001, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Sept. 26,1922, near Flush, and was reared in the St. George and Flush communities. She had lived in Winfield for more than 30 years and in Rossville since 1988. Miss Kelley was a Catholic. No immediate family members survive. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel in Topeka is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6833 |  | Obituary- Kelley, Marvin Marvin D. Kelley COLONY — Marvin D. Kelley, 69, Colony, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at a Rossville nursing home. He was born Oct. 21, 1927, in Bonner Springs, the son of Harold Albert Kelley and Eva Arvilla Settlemeyer. He had lived in Colony the past five years. Survivors include a brother, Norman Kelley, Wichita; two sisters, Merriul Weibel, Yukon, Okla., and Twila Luedke, Colony. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel in Colony. Burial will be at the Colony Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colony Senior Citizen Center and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6834 |  | Obituary- Kelley, Sallie 1 Sallie A. Kelley Rossville—Sallie A. Kelley, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 6,2016 at her daughter’s home in Rossville. Inurnment graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 14,2016 at Prairie Home Cemetery, Topeka. A family visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made in Sallie’s name for her grandchildren’s educational fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, Kansas 66533. | |
| 6835 |  | Obituary- Kelley, Sallie 2 Sallie A. Kelley January 6, 2016 Rossville—Sallie A. Kelley, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her daughter's home in Rossville. She was born March 4. 1954 at Topeka the daughter of Cornelius and Lorraine Gale Lee Cummings. She was raised in Rossville and graduated from Rossville High School. Sallie lived most of her life in the Rossville community. Sallie had worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Payless Distribution Center for 2S years and the past five years at Frito Lay all in Topeka. She was an avid KSU fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Mark and a sister Sue. Survivors include her daughter, Waunita (Gary) Smith, Rossville; her son, Shawn (DeeAnna) Kelley, Wathena; siblings, Michael (Barbara) Cummings,Topeka (Willard), Ellen (James) McFarland, Carbondale, Alice (Ron) Andrick, Topeka and Amy (Chris) Rawejasli, Topeka; 3 grandchildren, Mark Smith, Darcy Smith and Molly Kelley. Inurnment graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday. January 14, 2016 at Prairie Home Cemetery. Topeka. A family visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made in Sallie's name for her grandchildren's educational fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, Kansas 66533 | |
| 6836 |  | Obituary- Kelly, John Kelly The death of John Kelly marks the passing of the last of Cross Creek’s early settlers. He was born at Medford, Mass., November 29, 1854, and departed this life Thursday, September 19, 1940, in the hospital at Holton from the effects of hypostatic pneumonia contracted from lying in bed for eight weeks with a broken leg. He came to Kansas in 1864 during the Civil War struggle, settling near Wamego, Kans., and later moved to Emmett, Kans., where he spent most of his life, except the last ten years, which were spent in the Delia community. He was proud of his age and enjoyed good health until the last two months. He was united in marriage to Katie McNamara, April 16, 1890. They observed their 50th anniversary last spring. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Cowan and Mrs. Tom Hanrahan, both of Delia, Kans.; and two sons, Ed Kelly of Delia, and John A. Kelly of Phoenix, Ariz.; and 22 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. His daughter, Mrs. Mary Hanrahan, preceded him in death in 1920, and his son. Pat Kelly, in 1925. He was laid to rest beside this son and his wife. The latter was laid to rest just two months ago. Funeral services were held from the Sacred Heart Church at Delia, with Rev. Jerome Twomey officiating. Interment was in the Holy Cross cemetery. The pall bearers were Harold Cowan, Lewis Cowan, Lloyd Cowan, Leo Simecka, John Lane and Louis, Hobart. | |
| 6837 |  | Obituary- Kelly, Joseph SILVER LAKE MERCHANT DROPS DEAD IN STORE J. S. Kelley, a prominent merchant of Silver Lake, dropped dead in his store shortly after noon yesterday. He had been in business in Silver Lake for the last eighteen years. Heart failure was the cause of death. He was 56 years old. Mr. Kelley was apparently in good health and had returned to his store from dinner. He was standing near his desk when he fell to the floor. A physician was summoned at once but the stricken man died in a few minutes. Mr. Kelley is survived by a widow, one daughter, Miss Ellen Kelley, three sisters, Mrs. A. C. Bradley of Rossville, Mrs. William Hook of Rossville and Mrs. C. L. Dolman of Topeka, and his mother, Mrs. A. G. Magill, of Silver Lake. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Eastern Star. Funeral arrangements have not been made. | |
| 6838 |  | Obituary- Kelly, Karleen Karleen D. Kelly Karleen D. Kelly, 88, of Topeka, formerly of Maple Hill, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. She was born November 15, 1930, in St. Marys, Kansas, the daughter of Bill and Blanch (Fauerbach) Wild. She was a graduate of Rossville High School. She was a member of Maple Hill United Methodist Church. Karleen married Bob Kelly. He preceded her in death. Sur¬vivors include four children, Denise Taylor, Lebanon, MO, Angela Brokmann, Louisville, KY, Roger (Kim) Brokmann, Steve Brokmann, Kathy Murrow, all of Topeka; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and her brother, Bill (Kay) Wild, St Mary's, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents. Karleen enjoyed spending time with family and sewing. Cremation is planned. A graveside ceremony will be held at 10 am, Today, July 31, 2019 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, KS. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka is assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com. | |
| 6839 |  | Obituary- Kelly, Mary Mary E. Kelly Memorial services were Sunday at Penwell- Gabel Mid-Town Funeral Home for Mary E. Kelly, 56, Topeka, who died Thursday, March 18, 1999, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 24,1942, in Manhattan, to Kenneth Waldo and Elizabeth Louis Crumb, and was adopted by Bill and Alice Smith. She graduated from Rossville High School. She had worked for Security Benefit Trust and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. She married Bud Taylor. They divorced. She married Kenneth W. Kelly Jr. on Dec. 22,1978, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include sons, Jeff Taylor, Topeka, and Buddy Taylor, Lawrence; a. daughter, Marti Clark, Topeka; a stepson, Brad Kelly, Topeka; a stepdaughter, Kelly Woodard, Topeka; her mother, Alice Smith, Rossville; brothers, Bill Smith Jr., Kenneth Smith and Stuart Smith, all in Topeka, Walter Smith, Mayetta, and Lee Wicks, Butler, Mo.; sisters, Jeanette Vogel, Topeka, and Pam Scott, Phoenix; and 9 grandchildren. Mrs. Kelly was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 4300 Drury Lane, 66604, or to American Cancer Society, 1315 Arrowhead Road, 66604. | |
| 6840 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Faye 1 FAYE WINIFRED KELSEY Faye Winifred Kelsey, 93, of Edmond, Oklahoma, formerly of Rossville, Kansas, passed away September 15, 2013 at the home of her daughter. Faye was born in Oakland, Kansas on May 15, 1920. She was the daughter of Cecil and Gwendolin Darby Townsend. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1938 and went to work for Adams Brothers Book Bindery. On February 19.1943 she married Scott Kelsey. They were married for 69 years. Scott passed away October 12, 2012. They moved to the farm in Rossville in 1950 and lived there until they moved to a retirement center in Topeka in 2001. In 2007 they moved to a retirement center in Edmond, Oklahoma. During their years on the farm, Faye was active in the Rossville United Methodist Church, participating in the women's group, cleaning the parsonage, helping with the church yard work, working on the annual election day turkey dinner and just generally helping out where needed. She always had a large garden from which she froze and canned for the winter months. She also gave away much of her harvest to friends and neighbors. Faye never met a stranger arid was always one to help them. She helped out many friends and neighbors over the years. After she moved to Oklahoma, she started collecting medicine bottles from the retirement center and also from the Edmond Senior Center. During the 6 years she lived in Oklahoma she collected nearly 18,000 bottles, which she donated to her church's medical clinic and to other free clinics throughout the area. | |
| 6841 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Faye 2 Before her marriage, Faye was a "star" pitcher/first baseman for a women's fast pitch softball team, which traveled throughout the Midwest. There are several newspaper accounts of her hitting in the winning run. The team attracted large crowds and one time, according to the paper there were 10,000 spectators at their game at Garfield Park in Topeka. She and Scott loved to travel alone and with friends. In the mid 1970's they took a trip around the world alone. When she lived in the retirement centers she always participated in the activities that were available: exercise classes, Wii bowling, bingo, Bible study, crafts, games, and did alterations for friends and was still playing ping pong with the "old men" at the age of 92. Faye made it her mission to introduce herself to new residents at the retirement centers and always tried to help them adjust to their new living situation. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church for over 50 years and then became a member of Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City. Although Crossings was a very large church, she made many friends there. Faye was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Hubert and Billy. She is survived by her sister, Greta Kelsey, Topeka, Kansas; daughter Linda Kelsey Wise, Edmond, Oklahoma; son, Douglas Kelsey (Darlynn), Honolulu, Hawaii; grandchildren, Shandy Kelsey Condie, Gilbert, Arizona; Jereme Wise, Leander, Texas; Heidi Reeder, Edmond, Oklahoma; Leisha Johns, Queen Creek, Arizona; and Ja'Ney Mesquitta, Boston, Massachusetts and 9 great-grandchildren, Logan Johns, Jackson Condie, Jacob Condie, Logan Mathews, Colby Mathews, Georgia Mesquitta, Keelie Wise, Ella Jane Reeder and Grady Reeder. A memorial service will be held at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka, Kansas at 10:30 am, Monday, October 14, 2013, Private inurnment of the cremains of Faye and Scott will be in the Rossville Cemetery. The family would like to invite all friends and family to a lunch at Penwell-Gabel Family Center immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville, KS 66533 or to Autumn Bridge Hospice, Volunteer Program, 3500 NW 39th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.Penwell-GabelTopeka.com. | |
| 6842 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Richard 1 Richard Kelsey Richard “Dick” Dean Kelsey, 73, Topeka, formerly of Rossville, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at a Topeka hospital from heart disease. He was born September 27, 1927, in Topeka, the son of Scott E. and Iva M. Carothers Kelsey. Mr. Kelsey graduated from Topeka High School in 1945, and Kansas State University in 1950. Dick served as a cartographer in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong farmer in partnership with his two brothers. Mr. Kelsey was a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, and a local licensed minister in the Church of the Nazarene. Richard was on the Board of Directors for Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust He was a member of Masonic Lodge #17 in Topeka since 1949, and served as its Master in 1965. He was the Grand Master of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas from 1972-1973. Mr. Kelsey was a member of Scottish Rite, Arab Shrine, and Sons of the American Revolution. He was appointed to the state Selective Service board by former Governor William Avery and also served on the Shawnee County Civil Service Board. He was past president of the Shawnee County Farm Bureau and served on the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service. While living in Rossville, he was also a certified lay speaker in the United Methodist Church, 4-H Community leader, Lions Club member, and a member of the local school board. On February 19,1950, he married Greta D. Townsend, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter and her husband, Jeline and John Harclerode, Emporia; a son and his wife, Richard M. “Rick” and Darla Kelsey, Overland Park. He is also survived by two grandchildren—Jonathan and Justin Harclerode; and two brothers, Scott W. Kelsey, Rossville, and Sam Kelsey, Silver Lake. Visitation was Friday at the Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, 3501 S. W. Wanamaker Road, Topeka, from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service was held in Mount Hope Cemetery, Saturday at 2 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Service at the Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. Memorials may be made to the Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, 3501 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Topeka 66614, or to the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, c/o Arab Temple, 1305 South Kansas Ave., Topeka 66612. Penwell Gabel Mid-Town Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6843 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Richard 2 Richard Kelsey Richard Dean Kelsey, 73, formerly of Rossville, died Wednesday, Dec. 6,2000, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Kelsey farmed with his two brothers in the Rossville area. He also was a licensed minister with the Church of the Nazarene. He was born Sept. 27,1927, in Topeka, the son of Iva M. Carothers and Scott E. Kelsey. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1945, and from Kansas State University in 1950. Mr. Kelsey served on the board of directors of Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust. He was appointed to the State Selective Service Board by former Kansas Gov. William Avery, and he served on the Shawnee County Civil Service Board. He was past president of the Shawnee County Farm Bureau and a member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. He had served on the Rossville School Board. Mr. Kelsey also was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge No. 17, in Topeka, where he served as master in 1965. He was grand master of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas from 1972 to 1973. He was a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene in Topeka, Scottish Rite, Arab Shrine, Sons of the American Revolution and Lion's Club. He was a certified lay speaker in the United Methodist Church and a 4-H Community leader. He married Greta D. Townsend on Feb. 19, 1950, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Jeline Harclerode, Emporia; a son, Richard M. “Rick” Kelsey, Overland Park; two brothers, Scott W. Kelsey, Rossville, and Sam Kelsey, Silver Lake; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene in Topeka. Mr. Kelsey will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel and after 6 p.m. today at the church, where visitation will be until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene, 3501 S.W. Wanamaker Road, Topeka, 66614 or to the Shriners Hospitals for Children and sent in care of the Arab Temple, 1305 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, 66612. | |
| 6844 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Samuel 1 Samuel Gaylord Kelsey Samuel Gaylord Kelsey, 90, Topeka, died Sept. 4, 2012, at Midland Hospice. He was born Jan. 22,1922, in Topeka, the son of Scott E. and Iva M. (Carothers) Kelsey. Sam graduated from Topeka High in 1940. He farmed with his father, brothers, and son. Sam was active in many organizations during his lifetime, including Silver Lake United Methodist Church and Silver Lake Senior Citizens. He was married to Ruth Knox in August 1943. She preceded him in death in February 1948. He was married to Wauneta Ludy in November 1948. She preceded him in death in December 1987. He was married to Mary Ann Sage in January 2000. Surviving are his three children, Gaylord Kelsey and wife Connie of Silver Lake, Francis Kelsey and wife Jane of Topeka, and Rebecca Arce and husband Anthony of Topeka; a brother, Scott Kelsey and wife Faye of Edmond, Okla.; a sister-in-law, Greta Kelsey of Topeka; two grandsons, Brant of LaGrange, Ga., and Sean of Topeka; and two great-grandchildren, Ruthie and Oliver. Sam was preceded in death by a brother, Richard. Funeral services were Sept. 7 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, Topeka. Topeka Lodge 17, AF&AM, conducted Masonic graveside services at Topeka Cemetery. Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies conducted Rose Croix services Sept. 6 at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Lake United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, KS 66539 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800. | |
| 6845 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Samuel 2 Samuel Gaylord Kelsey Samual Gaylord Kelsey, 90, Topeka, died Tues., Sept. 4, 2012, at Midland Hospice. He was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Topeka, the son of Scott E. and Iva M. (Carothers) Kelsey. Sam graduated from Topeka High in 1940. He farmed with his father, brothers, and son. Sam was active in many organizations during his life time, including Silver Lake United Methodist Church and Silver Lake Senior Citizens Group. He was married to Ruth Knox in Aug., 1943. She preceded him in death in Feb., 1948. He was married to Wauneta Ludy in Nov., 1948. She preceded him in death in Dec., 1987. He was married to Mary Ann Sage in Jan., 2000. Surviving are his three children: Gaylord Kelsey (Connie) of Silver Lake, Francis Kelsey (Jane) of Topeka, and Rebecca Arce (Anthony) of Topeka; a brother: Scott Kelsey (Faye) of Edmond, OK; a sister-in-law: Greta Kelsey of Topeka; 2 grandsons: Brant (Meg) of LaGrange, GA and Sean (Brenda) of Topeka; and 2 great-grandchildren: Ruthie and Oliver. Sam was preceded in death by a brother, Richard. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Fri., Sept. 7, 2012, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Topeka Lodge #17, AF & AM, will conduct Masonic graveside services at Topeka Cemetery. Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies will conduct Rose Croix services at 6:30 PM, Thurs., at the funeral chapel. Sam will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Thurs., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Lake United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, PO Box 188, Silver Lake, KS 66539 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 6846 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Scott d. 1936 SCOTT KELSEY Scott Kelsey, 88, veteran of the Civil war and a prominent Shawnee county farmer and potato grower for many years, died Wednesday night at his home, 1400 Arter avenue. He had been ill since Monday night. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Prudence Wilson, San Antonio Tex., two sons, Grant E. and Melvin T. Kelsey, both of Topeka; a sister Mrs. Minnie Parr, Rossville; a brother, Will L. Kelsey. Vickery, Tex., nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Penwell’s chapel. Burial will be in Topeka cemetery. Mrs. Joe Parr, sr., was called to Topeka, Wednesday, by the death of her eldest brother, Mr. Scott Kelsey. | |
| 6847 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Scott d.1971 1 Scott E. Kelsey...community leader Scott Kelsey Rites Monday Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Masonic Temple for Scott E. Kelsey, 71, 3455 Huntoon, past grand master of the grand lodge of Kansas and past potentate of the Arab Shrine, who was found dead Thursday in a field north of Topeka Municipal Airport. Officials said he apparently died from natural causes. He had a heart ailment. He was born July 3, 1899, at Topeka, and had lived his entire life in the Topeka area. He was a retired farmer and vice president of the Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust Co. Historical Landmarks His Northwood Farms, northeast of Topeka, landmarks of Kansas history, now are farmed by his three sons. He was graduated from Kansas State University in 1918. Mr. Kelsey was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church. He was past master and a 50-year member of Topeka Lodge No. 17, AF&AM. He was a member of Scottish Rite Bodies. He had received his 50-year membership to that organization on April 12. He also was treasurer of Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of York Rite Bodies. In 1955, Mr. Kelsey was named grand master of Kansas Masons. Memberships Listed He was a member of the Red Cross of Constantine, the Royal Order of Jesters, and Beulah Chapter No. 34, OES. Mr. Kelsey was on the board of directors of the Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita, and president of the Masonic Temple Building Committee Inc. He also was on the board of directors of the Methodist Home, Topeka. He was a member of the Legion of Honor in the Order of Demolay. He was a member of the Hi-12 Club and Ancient Toltec Rite. Historical Society Mr. Kelsey was a longtime member of the Shawnee County Historical Society. In 1968, he was elected president of the Kansas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. [continued on second file] [From 15 Apr 1971] | |
| 6848 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Scott d.1971 2 [continued from first file] He was a member of Topeka's first Boy Scout troop, which was founded in 1913 at the Oakland Presbyterian Church. He was married to Iva Carothers on Sept. 15, 1919, at Nevada, Mo. She survives at home. Other survivors, besides his widow, include three sons, Scott W. Kelsey and Richard D. Kelsey, both of Rossville, and Sam G. Kelsey, Silver Lake; a brother, Chester J. Kelsey, Silver Lake; and seven grandchildren. Graveside Services The Grand Lodge of Kansas will conduct graveside services at Topeka Cemetery. Mr. Kelsey will lie in state after 2 p.m. Friday at Parker Mortuary and from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Masonic Temple, 30th and MacVicar. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Temple Building Assn. Fund or the Oakland United Methodist Church. | |
| 6849 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Scott W. d.2012 1 Scott Winfield Kelsey Scott Winfield Kelsey, 92, of Edmond, Okla., formerly of Rossville, passed away Oct. 12, 2012, with his family at his side. Scott was born in Topeka, on Aug. 29, 1920. He was the son of Scott and Iva Carothers Kelsey. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1938 and from Kansas State University in 1942 with a degree in agriculture. He was a farmer and farmed with his dad and two brothers in the Oakland, Silver Lake and Rossville communities. He married Faye Townsend on Feb. 19,1943. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in February 2013. He was active in many organizations in the Rossville community and was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. He was also an integral part of getting the new church built in 1992. He was a member of Topeka Lodge No. 17, AF & AM, Topeka Scottish Rite bodies, Arab Shrine, Topeka Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and past president of the Kansas Society of Sons of the American Revolution. After his retirement, he volunteered for the Internal Revenue Service’s VITA program for 17 years. In 2007, at age 87, he and Faye moved to a retirement center in Edmond, Okla. They made many new friends and continued to be involved in many activities. He was a faithful member of Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City, where everyone knew he would be sitting in the fifth pew by the left aisle at the 9:30 service every Sunday morning. Scott was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Dick and Sam. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Faye; daughter, Linda Kelsey Wise of Edmond, Okla.; son, Douglas Kelsey and wife Darlynn of Hono¬lulu, Hawaii; grandchildren, Shandy Condie of Gilbert, Ariz., Jereme Wise of Leander, Texas, Heidi Reeder of Edmond, Okla., Leisha Johns of Queen’s Creek, Ariz., and Ja’Ney Mesquitta of Boston, Mass.; and seven great-grandchildren, Logan Johns, Jackson Condie, Jacob Condie, Keelie Wise, Ella Jane Reeder, Grady Reeder and Georgia Mesquitta. A memorial was held at Penwell-Gabel Parker- Price Chapel, Topeka, Oct. 19, followed by Masonic services conducted by Topeka Lodge 17, AF & AM. Memorial donations may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl St., Rossville, KS 66533 or Crossings Community Church, 14600 N. Portland, Oklahoma City, OK 73134. | |
| 6850 |  | Obituary- Kelsey, Scott W. d.2012 2 Scott Winfield Kelsey Scott Winfield Kelsey, 92, of Edmond, Oklahoma, formerly of Rossville, Kansas, passed away October 12, 2012 with his family at his side. Scott was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 29, 1920. He was the son of Scott and Iva Carothers Kelsey. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1938 and from Kansas State University in 1942 with a degree in agriculture. He was a farmer and farmed with his dad and two brothers in the Oakland, Silver Lake and Rossville communities. He married Faye Townsend on February 19, 1943. They Would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in February 2013. He was active in many organizations in the Rossville community and was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He was also an integral part of getting the new church built in 1992. He was a member of Topeka Lodge No. 17, AF & AM, Topeka Scottish Rite bodies, Arab Shrine, Topeka Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and past president of the Kansas Society of Sons of the American Revolution. After his retirement, he volunteered for the V.I.T.A. program of the Internal Revenue Service for 17 years. In 2007, at the age of 87, he and Faye moved to a retirement center in Edmond, Oklahoma. They made many new friends and continued to be involved in many activities. He was a faithful member of Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City, where everyone knew he would be sitting in the 5th pew by the left aisle at the 9:30 service every Sunday morning! Scott was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Dick and Sam. He is survived by his wife, Faye, of 69 years; daughter, Linda Kelsey Wise, Edmond, OK; son, Douglas Kelsey (Darlynn), Honolulu, Hawaii; grandchildren, Shandy Condie, Gilbert, AZ; Jereme Wise, Leander, Texas, Heidi Reeder, Edmond, OK; Leisha Johns, Queen's Creek, AZ; and Ja’Ney Mesquitta, Boston, Massachusetts and 7 great-grandchildren, Logan Johns, Jackson Condie, Jacob Condie, Keelie Wise, Ella Jane Reeder, Grady Reeder and Georgia Mesquitta. A memorial service will be held at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka, Kansas at 1:00 pm, Friday, October 19, 2012, followed by Masonic Services conducted by Topeka Lodge # 17, AF & AM. Private interment of cremains will be in Rossville Cemetery. The family would like to invite all friends and family to a light lunch at Penwell-Gabel Family Center immediately following the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville, KS 66533 or Crossings Community Church, 14600 N. Portland, OKC, OK 73134. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelcom. |
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