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| 6901 |  | Obituary- Kesler, William WILLIAM S. KESLER William S. Kesler, 75, Route 1, Rossville, died Sunday, November 27, 1977, in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted November 22. He was born December 24, 1901, near Rossville and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. Mr. Kesler was a farmer and stockman before he retired. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Rossville. He was married to Florence Daniels January 20, 1925, at Alma. She survives. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Presbyterian Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church at Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6902 |  | Obituary- Ketchum, Mattie Mattie Ketchum Mrs. Mattie Ketchum. 89, 2015 E. 10th, died Sunday in a Topeka nursing home where she had been several years. She was born Oct. 25, 1880, in Topeka where she spent most of her life except for 15 years in Wyoming and California. She formerly lived at 1109 Van Buren. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was married to Razor Ketchum Jan. 1, 1916. He died March 18, 1931. Survivors include a son, Kenneth W. Ketchum, Buenos Aires, Argentina; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hejtmanek, Delia; two sisters, Ada Paine and Grace Paine, both of 1301 N. Jefferson; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery. Mrs. Ketchum will lie in state at the mortuary until time of services after which the casket will remain closed. | |
| 6903 |  | Obituary- Ketner, Doris 1 Doris Jean Ketner NORMAN, Okla. — Doris Jean Ketner, 70, Norman, formerly of Topeka, died Sunday, April 27, 1997, at a hospital here. She was born July 28,1926, in Rossville, Kan., the daughter of Frank R. and Nelle Dannefer. She was graduated from Rossville High School and received an AB degree from Washburn University. She at-ended the graduate school of social work at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. She lived in Topeka before she moved to Norman in 1957. She was a secretary before she retired. She was a member of McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Norman. She was married to Robert W. Ketner in 1955. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a brother, Frank Dannefer, address unavailable. Private graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the IOOF Cemetery in Norman. Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of the donor's choice. Primrose Funeral Service in Norman is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6904 |  | Obituary- Ketner, Doris 2 Doris Jean Ketner Doris Jean Ketner, 70, Norman, Okla., died Sunday, April 27,1997, in Norman. She was born July 28,1926, the daughter of Frank R. and Nelle Dannefer, in Rossville. She was a graduate of Rossville High School. Mrs. Ketner received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washburn University in Topeka, and attended the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Kansas. She was a member of McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, Norman, Okla. She married Robert W. Ketner in 1955, and moved to Norman in 1957, from Topeka. He died August 10, 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lula R. Hill. Mrs. Ketner is survived by a brother, Frank “Junior” Dannefer, Rossville, and his wife, Eunice; a sister-in-law, Janie Ketner; nieces and nephews, Cynthia Ketner Reilley, William D. Ketner, Jr., Daryl Dannefer, Dale Dannefer, and Gary Hill. Funeral arrangements were conducted by Primrose Funeral Service, Norman, Okla. | |
| 6905 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Brian Brian Matthew Ketter, 53, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away on April 29, 2020. Brian was born on March 3, 1967 in Delia, Kansas to the late Leslie Ketter and Connie (Harris) Rathbun. He married Danae (Lentz) Ketter at their home on August 28, 1998 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Brian was an honest and giving man who was loved by his family and had a servant heart. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, daughters and his grandchildren. Brian was full of pride as he walked his two daughters down the aisle and gave them away to their loving husbands. His proudest accomplishments were serving his country as a soldier and also as a civilian, and being a papaw (Harley had him wrapped around her finger). Some of Brian’s hobbies included fishing, riding his motorcycle, spending time with his family, welding and watching the Chiefs and the Jayhawks. Brian will be missed the most for his selflessness, ability to make people laugh, and his unending love for his family, especially his granddaughter, Harley. Brian was a hard worker, a content and passionate man, and was very patriotic. He would do anything for his family. He was preceded in death by his father Leslie A. Ketter. Survivors include his wife Danae Ketter of the home, daughters Lauren (Brady) Moppin and Allison (Brian) VanTill, grandchildren Harley and Hudson Moppin, mother Connie Rathbun, father and mother in law Calvin and Delores Lentz, sisters Tina and Leana Ketter, and multiple nieces and nephews. | |
| 6906 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Irene 1 Irene Ketter Irene Ketter, 86, Delia, died Thursday, April 17,1997, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born July 11,1910, at Wetmore, the daughter of Thomas Duggin and Birdie L. Donaldson Troughton. She had lived in the Delia and Rossville communities for many years. She grew up in the Wetmore community and was graduated from Wetmore High School. After she was married, she lived in the Hoyt and Emmett communities before moving to Delia. She later moved to Rossville, and then back to Delia. She worked at the Supply Depot, the Adams Printing, both in Topeka, and later worked in the lunch room for the Rossville schools, and as a clerk in the Motor Vehicle Department for the State of Kansas. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia, and the Altar Sodality at the church. She was married to Lawrence B. Ketter on July 12, 1927, at Purcell. He died March 21,1967. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Mary Lou DeBacker, on July 26,1977. Immediate survivors include a daughter, Florence Martin, Topeka; two sons, Lawrence B. Ketter, Jr. and Melvin Ketter, both of Topeka; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Restoration Fund and sent in care of the Funeral Home. | |
| 6907 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Irene 2 Irene Ketter DELIA - Iren Ketter, 6, Delia, died Thursday, April 17, 1997, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Ketter worked at the Supply Depot and Adams Printing, both in Topeka, and in the lunchroom at the Rossville school and later as a clerk for the State of Kansas Motor Vehicle Department. She was born July 11, 1910, in Wetmore, the daughter of Thomas Duggin and Birdie L. Donaldson Troughton. She was graduated from Wetmore High School and had lived in Rossville before she moved to Delia. Mrs. Ketter was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and the altar society at the church. She married Lawrence B. Ketter on July 12, 1927, in Purcell. He died March 21, 1967. A daughter, Mary Lou DeBacker, died July 26, 1977. Survivors include a daughter, Florence Martin, Topeka; two sons, Lawrence B. Ketter Jr. and Melvin Ketter, both of Topeka; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Ketter will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church Restoration Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. Irene Ketter DELIA - Irene Ketter, 86, Delia died Thursday, April 17, 1997, at a Topeka nursing home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Ketter will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church Restoration Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6908 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Jr., Lawrence B. Lawrence B. “Larry” Ketter, Jr. Lawrence “Larry” B. Ketter, Jr., age 87, of Topeka, KS, died on October 8, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. Larry was born on February 18, 1933 to Lawrence and Irene Ketter in Hoyt, KS. He married Beverly J. Dudney of Dover, KS on January 19, 1952. He leaves behind his beloved wife; five daughters, Pamela (Rick) Lovell, Peggy (Randy) Stauffer, Gina (Doug) Rhone, all of Topeka, Dawn (Roger) Kibbee of Harveyville, Kim (Dan) Durkes of Eskridge, KS; one son, Kevin (Kerra) Ketter of Topeka, KS; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Mary Lou (George) DeBacker and Florence (Ray) Martin. Surviving is his brother Melvin (Barbara) Ketter. Larry graduated from Rossville High School. He excelled in football, basketball and track, going to State in track. He missed his graduation ceremony while attending the State Track Meet in Wichita. He was enlisted into the US Army and served from 1953 to 1955. He spent 18 months in Germany. After the Army, he attended Clark’s School of Business under the GI Bill. He worked at Santa Fe Railroad in the computer department until he retired in December 1987. He was an Honorary 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, No. 8684 St. Mary’s Council; American Legion Post No. 400; Santa Fe Retired Club; a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a long-time member of the Moose Lodge. He loved collecting antiques, especially antique toys. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00 A.M. at Most Pure of Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS. Inurnment will take place at Dover Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Larry’s memory to Heartland Hospice Serving Topeka, 5601 SW Barrington Ct. S. Suite: 201, Topeka, KS 66614. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. | |
| 6909 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Leslie Leslie A. Ketter Leslie A. Ketter, 51, SF. Marys, died Saturday, July 29, 1995, at the Rossville Valley Manor. He was born September 22, 1943, in Delia, the son of Aloysius John and Blanche Perry Ketter. He grew up in St. Marys, and was graduated from St. Marys High School in 1961. Mr. Ketter worked as a warehouseman for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka, before he was injured in a car accident about 10 years ago. He served in the Army National Guard, and was called to active duty during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys; past member of the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He is survived by a son, Brian Ketter, Topeka; two daughters, Tina Ketter and Leana Ketter, both of Salina; his mother, Blanche Ketter, St. Marys; two sisters, Elizabeth O’Neil, Lamorta, Calif., and Louise Millenbruch, Rossville; two brothers, Raymond Ketter and Howard Ketter, both of Topeka; and nine grandchildren. Mr. Ketter will lie in state after 2:00 Tuesday (this afternoon) at Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 Wednesday morning at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorials are suggested to the University of Kansas Medical Center for head injuries and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 6910 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Margaret Margaret M. Ketter Margaret M. Ketter, 91, St. Marys, died Sunday, June 5,2005, at her home in St. Marys. She was born August 14, 1913, in Delia, the daughter of Peter and Nellie Rose Grace Lane. Margaret had lived in the St. Marys community for many years. She grew up in the Delia community and attended Delia schools. She had received her teaching certificate and taught school for several years at Stony Point School, and later at Immaculate Conception School in St. Marys. Margaret worked as a telephone operator in Silver Lake to help support her family during the war years. She had worked at St. Marys Surplus Store and at Verschelden Funeral Home and later Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. On November 28, 1942, she married Ambrose W. Ketter at Delia. He died April 6, 1986. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ellen Sievers, Kathleen Matyak, and Mary Eloise Hansen, all of Topeka; four sons, Louis Ketter and Ambrose J. Ketter, both of Topeka, Jerome Ketter and Terrence Ketter, both of St. Marys; two sisters, Eleanor Baumchen, St. Marys, and Delores McCormick, Wausau, WI; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday (this evening), at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6911 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Ollie Ollie J. Ketter ST. MARYS -- Services will be at 10 am. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here for Ollie J. Ketter, 62, who died Monday at his home here. He had an apparent heart ailment. He was born May 30, 1908, at Kelly in Nemaha County, and lived in the Emmett and Delia communities many years before he moved to St. Marys eight years ago. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. He was a farmer before he retired eight years ago. He was married to Blanche Perry Sept. 26, 1929, at Emmett. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Neill, Paramount Calif., and Mrs. Louise Millenbruch, Rossville; three sons, Raymond Ketter, 2133 Ohio, Topeka, Leslie Ketter, Rossville, and Howard Ketter, St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Lena DeLeye, Emmett; a brother, Ambrose Ketter, St. Marys, and 12 grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 6912 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Raymond Raymond J. Ketter Raymond J. Ketter, 81, Topeka, KS died March 9, 2015 at McCrite Plaza Health Center. He was born May 10,1933 in Delia, KS, the son of Ollie and Blanche (Perry) Ketter. Ray worked in various capacities for Ed Marling Home Furnishings for 27 years. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Ray married Betty Ann Eagan on October 7,1961 in Axtell, KS. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Michael Ketter of Topeka, a daughter, Judy Brown of Kansas City, KS, a brother, Howard Ketter of Topeka and a sister, Elizabeth O’Neill of Los Angeles, CA. Seven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leslie Ketter, a sister, Louise Millenbruch, and a daughter-in-law, Julie Ketter. Ray will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. A Parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Thursday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 6913 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Vicki 1 Vicki Jo Ketter Vicki Jo Ketter, 69, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at a Brookdale of Topeka. She was born October 9, 1945 in Topeka, the daughter of Jess and Maxine Marney Fryman. Vicki graduated from Rossville High School in 1964. She graduated from the Stormont Vail School of Nursing in Topeka. She worked as a RN at Stormont Vail Hospital for over 35 years. Vicki received her BSN from Ottawa University. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Topeka and had been a member of ASPAN. On February 4, 1967 she was united in marriage to Louis Joseph Ketter at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He preceded her in death on December 28,2011. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son, Joseph Jay (Cindy) Ketter and their children, Jacelyn and Ian, Topeka; her daughter, Darcy Anna (Jeff) Bluma, and their children, Brett, Brady and Bryce, Wichita; a brother, Dudley (Pansey) Fryman, Garden City. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, September 1,2015 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Topeka. Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central and Western Kansas Alzheimer’s Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 6914 |  | Obituary- Ketter, Vicki 2 VICKI JO KETTER Vicki Jo Ketter, 69, passed away Saturday, August 29,2015 at a Brookdale of Topeka. She was born October 9, 1945 in Topeka, the daughter of Jess and Maxine Marney Fryman. Vicki graduated from Rossville High School in 1964. She graduated from the Stormont Vail School of Nursing in Topeka. She worked as a RN at Stormont Vail Hospital for over 35 years. Vicki received her BSN from Ottawa University. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church in Topeka and had been a member of ASPAN. On February 4, 1967 she was united in marriage to Louis Joseph Ketter at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son, Joseph Jay (Cindy) Ketter and their children, Jacelyn and Ian, Topeka; her daughter, Darcy Anna (Jeff) Bluma, and their children, Brett, Brady and Bryce, Wichita; a brother, Dudley (Pansey) Fryman, Garden City. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Topeka. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central and Western Kansas Alzheimer’s Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. They family would like to give a special thank you to St. Jude Hospice for the loving care they gave to Vicki. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuner- alhome.com. | |
| 6915 |  | Obituary- Ketterman, Margaret 1 Margaret M. Ketterman Margaret M. “Margie” Ketterman, 65, St. Marys, died Friday, August 5, 1994, at the home of her daughter in Topeka. She had cancer. She was born December 11, 1928, in St. Marys, the daughter of Christopher and Amelia Ekart Rodenbaugh. She spent her lifetime in St. Marys. On July 11, 1949, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Ketterman in St. Marys. He died March 30, 1990. Prior to her marriage, Margie was a telephone operator in St. Marys. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Survivors include a son, Dick Ketterman, Lawrence; three daughters, Chris Macha, Rossville, Jane Rezac, Topeka, and Cindy Brown, St. Marys; two brothers, Raymond Rodenbaugh, St. Marys, and Don Rodenbaugh, Allen, Tex.; one sister, Lucille Killoren, Florissant, Mo., 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:00 Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys, with interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to Midland Hospice Care, Inc, Topeka, are suggested by the family. Margaret M. Ketterman ST. MARYS — Margaret M. "Margie" Ketterman, 65, St Marys, died Friday, Aug. 5, 1994, at her daughter's home in Topeka. Mrs. Ketterman was a telephone operator in St. Marys before she was married. She was born Dec. 11, 1928, in St. Marys, the daughter of Christopher and Amelia Ekart Rodenbaugh. She was a lifelong resident of St. Marys. Mrs. Ketterman was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. She was married to Robert L. Ketterman. He died March 30, 1990. Survivors include a son, Dick Ketterman, Lawrence; three daughters, Chris Macha, Rossville, Jane Rezac, Topeka, and Cindy Brown, St. Marys; two brothers, Raymond Rodenbaugh, Emmett, and Don Rodenbaugh, Allen, Texas; a sister, Lucille Killoren, Florissant, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Ketterman will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care Inc., 1272 S.W. Fillmore, Topeka, 66614. | |
| 6916 |  | Obituary- Ketterman, Robert Robert L. Ketterman Robert L. Ketterman, 63, St. Marys, died Friday, March 30, 1990, at his home. Mr. Ketterman worked as a Quality Control Analyst and Supervisor for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Topeka, from 1955 until his retirement in 1986. He was selected as a member of the Goodyear Top Ten Club. After his retirement from Goodyear, he worked for the Kansas Fish and Game Commission. He was born September 11, 1926, in Topeka, the son of Rufus B. and Vivian Brown Ketterman, and was graduated in 1944 from Topeka High School. He was a member of the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Japan during World War II. Mr. Ketterman was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, St. Marys. He was a co-founder of the St. Marys Trapshooters Club and a former member of Goodyear Trap Club. He was a member of the Tuttle Creek Trap Club and the National Rifle Association. He was a Master Hunter Safety Instructor in the St. Marys area from 1972 on. He was a Cub and Scout Master for St. Marys from 1961 to 1967. He was married to Margie M. Rodenbaugh on July 11, 1949, in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Chris Macha, Rossville, Jane Rezac, Topeka, and Cindy Brown, St. Marys; a son, Dick Ketterman, Lawrence; his mother, Vivian French, Topeka; a sister, Maxine Elnicki, Topeka; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A rosary was recited Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Association for Brain Tumor Research, 6232 N. Pulaski Road, Suite 200, Chicago, Ill., 60646, or in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6917 |  | Obituary- Keucher, Edith In Memory of Edith W. Keucher November 1,1916 - January 10, 2011 Edith W. Keucher 1916-2011 Edith W. Keucher died at Memorial Medical Center on Monday, January 10th, 2011, surrounded by family members at her bedside. Mrs. Keucher was born on November 1,1916 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. She was born on All-Saints Day, which seems very fitting, as everyone whose lives she touched felt that she was a saint! She is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Savage (husband Donald), and Sherry Cormier; five grandchildren, Carol Hausman (husband Jim), Douglas Savage (wife Krista), Dennis Savage (wife Christina), Christiane Unico (husband Jon), Lisanne Cormier; and seven great-grandchildren, Quinton Savage, Clayton Savage, Kayden Savage, Zoey Savage, Reid Savage, Maggie Hausman, and Sierra Cormier Bell. Mrs. Keucher graduated from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA and later graduated magna cum laude with a master's degree from Washburn University in Topeka, KS. She taught music, band, and art at Rossville, KS, where she and her students built the props for all of their musical presentations. She also was a substitute teacher for the Detroit, Ml schools. She was a gracious, generous volunteer of her time and talents, as she taught piano to low-income children in Detroit and volunteered at the local hospital in Ohio weekly. She was a loving partner with her husband in the churches that he pastored in Philadelphia, PA,, El Dorado, KS, and Detroit, Ml, as well as when he served as Executive Minister of the Kansas Baptist Convention and during his presidency at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, KS. Mrs. Keucher was a fine musician, and was organist at Gage Park Baptist Church in Topeka, KS and First Baptist Church in Granville, OH. She directed the handbell choir there as well. Most recently she played piano for the Sunday evening chapel services at Concordia Village where she resided. She loved flowers as well as music, and she planted and maintained beautiful flower gardens everywhere she lived. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 Koke Mill Rd., Springfield, IL. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 15th, at 10:30 A.M., with Dr. Edward Libby of Rockford, Illinois officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hausman Charitable Foundation, Helping Others, at 3000 West lies, Springfield, IL. 62704. (This is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in Central Illinois through donations of food and other humanitarian contributions.) Memorials may also be made to Central Baptist Theological Seminary, 6801 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS. 66226. Mrs. Keucher"s family members express great gratitude to the staff at Concordia Village where she resided, to the staff at Memorial Medical Center who cared for her during her hospitalization, and to her physician, Dr. Nicole Florence. Their compassionate care and support is much appreciated. Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family. | |
| 6918 |  | Obituary- Keyser, Shirley Shirley Keyser Passes Away St. Marys—Shirley J. Keyser, 73, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Stoney Brook in Manhattan. She was born on February 3, 1946, at Easton, the daughter of Herman and Rita Siebert Brockish. Shirley grew up in the Flush and St. Marys communities. She graduated from St. Marys High School in 1964. Shirley worked for the St. Marys State Bank for years. After retiring from the bank, she worked at Ray’s Apple Market. She enjoyed cooking and being on the farm. Shirley and Gary L. Keyser were united in marriage on May 21, 1966, at Silver Lake. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2006. Shirley was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother Lawrence “Larry” Brockish. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Dale (Bobbie) Keyser, Maple Hill; her brother, Tim Brockish, St. Marys; two sisters, Mary Frances Meyer, North Bend, NE, and Rose Ann Daniels, Columbus, KS; her grandchildren, Katie, Daniel, and Alex. A Memorial Visitation will be on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home. You may stop by the funeral home after 2:00 on Friday to sign the book. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Greenwood Cemetery, Belvue. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St.Marys High School Alumni Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 6919 |  | Obituary- Kibbe, Harry 1 HARRY E. KIBBE Harry E. Kibbe, 24, rural Rossville, died in a one-vehicle accident Friday, July 17, 1981, at St. Marys. Mr. Kibbe was born January 12,1957 at Ulysses, the son of L, K. and Betty Pallant Kibbe. He lived at Rossville most of his life and was graduated from Rossville High School in 1975. Mr. Kibbe worked for Associated Bearing of Topeka and was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. He also was a coach for Langworthy Softball Team at Rossville. He married Leslie Moyer May 20, 1978, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include his father, L. K. Kibbe, Bullhead City, Ariz.; his mother, Mrs. Betty I. Kibbe, Wichita; two brothers, Richard Kibbe, Holton, and Thomas Kibbe, Wichita; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Pallant, Pretty Prairie, and Mrs. Delores Kibbe, Clovis, N. Mex. Services were at 11 a.m. Monday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Langworthy Softball Team in care of Peoples State Bank, Rossville, Ks. 66533. | |
| 6920 |  | Obituary- Kibbe, Harry 2 Kibbe Dies in Jeep Accident Harry E. Kibbe, 24, rural Rossville, was killed about 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 1981, when a 1976 Jeep he was driving overturned in St. Marys at the intersection of 9th Street and Highway 24. Kibbe was westbound on US-24 and attempted to make a left turn onto 9th Street on the west edge of the town when the accident occurred, a Kansas Highway Department spokesman said. Kibbe lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over once before coming to rest on its right side. Kibbe and two passengers, William E. Heslet, 25, Rossville, and Rodney W. Dick, 27, Rossville, were thrown from the vehicle, and a fourth occupant, Darold D. Catron, 19, Rossville, remined inside. Heslet was admitted to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center where he was in fair condition. He was admitted for observation, a hospital spokesman said. Dick was treated at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center for abrasions to the back, a lacerated right hand and a fractured left finger, and Catron was treated at Stormont-Vail for bumps on the back, a hospital spokesman said. Both men were released after treatment. The Kibbe vehicle had an estimated $1,000 damage. Mr. Kibbe’s obituary is on page 2. | |
| 6921 |  | Obituary- Kibler, Bernadette Bernadette Mary Kibler, 74, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 19, 1996, at her home. Mrs. Kibler was a registered nurse and had served Santa Fe and St. Francis hospitals before she retired in 1982. She was born Aug. 26, 1921, at Delia, the daughter of Thomas Joseph Grace and Bernadette Mary McMullen. She was graduated from Halstead Hospital School of Nursing in 1943. Mrs. Kibler was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church and the Woman’s Club of the church. She married William W. “Bill” Kibler on Sept. 9, 1953, at Little Rock, Ark. He survives. Other survivors include a son, William M. Kibler, Bartlesville, Okla.; two daughters, Joanne Henley, Prairie Village, and Pam Schultes, Bartlesville, Okla.; a brother, Gerald Grace, Topeka; two sisters, Genevieve Matyak, Delia, and Alice Payne, Hastings, Neb.; and seven grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation and sent in care of Dorothy Voigt, 2326 S.E. 37th, Topeka, 66605. Bernadette MaryKibler Bernadette Mary Kibler, 74, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 19,1996, at her home. Mrs. Kibler was a registered nurse and had served Santa Fe and St. Francis hospitals before she retired in 1982. She was born Aug. 26, 1921, at Delia, the daughter of Thomas Joseph Grace and Bernadette Mary McMullen. She was graduated from Halstead Hospital School of Nursing in 1943. Mrs. Kibler was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church and the Woman's Club of the church. She married William W. "Bill" Kibler on Sept. 9, 1953, at Little Rock, Ark. He survives. Other survivors include a son, William M. Kibler, Bartlesville, Okla.; two daughters, Joanne Henley, Prairie Village, and Pam Schultes, Bartlesville, Okla.; a brother, Gerald Grace, Topeka; two sisters, Genevieve Matyak, Delia, and Alice Payne, Hastings, Neb.; and seven grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Kibler will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, where a parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation and sent in care of Dorothy Voigt, 2326 S.E. 37th, Topeka, 66605. | |
| 6922 |  | Obituary- Kibler, Norman Norman Glenn Kibler The body of Normal Glenn Kibler, 54, was found Saturday in his cabin in the Brown Trailer Court at Rossville, a victim of a heart attack. He was born January 17, 1904, at Troy, and came to Rossville about six months ago to drive a truck on a highway construction project. He suffered a broken leg about three months ago in a fall. A brother, Bob Kibler of Troy survives. Funeral services and burial were at Troy. Hurley Funeral Home, Rossville, was in charge of local arrangements. | |
| 6923 |  | Obituary- Kidd, A.L. A.L. Kidd 61, of Maple Hill died today at his home, after an illness of only a few hours. He was a former employee of the Santa Fe, but for the last 20 years has been an agent for the Rock Island railroad. Funeral services will be held at the Congregational church at Maple Hill. Mr. Kidd is the father of Mrs. Dave Stitt of Willard. | |
| 6924 |  | Obituary- Kidney, Forrest D. Forrest D. Kidney Born January 29, 1941 in Holton, Kansas to Anna (Thompson) and Emmet Kidney passed away quietly on February 7, 2022 in Tampa Fl at the age of 81. He was active in the First Christian Church of Holton. Forrest was a Mason. He graduated from HHS in 1959 and went to Washburn University where he earned a Bachelor degree in Business. After college he worked for Goodyear for a few years before starting his own Insurance Agency which he ran for years in St Marys and Rossville. He enjoyed Kansas State University Football and donated to the football program and went to as many games as he was able to attend. He was to married Susan (Reiman) Drury for 35 years and they loved traveling the US and going on Cruises. His favorite place to visit was San Francisco. He loved watching the Chiefs and Royals. He was preceded by his parents, brothers and sister and son Mike Kidney. He is survived by his wife and best friend Susan Kidney his children James Kidney (LeAnn), Tina Schindler (Robert), Bryan Kidney (Jodi), and stepchildren Todd Drury and Heather Hendron (Mark). Seventeen grandchildren and Six great grandchildren. Thank you to the Suncoast Hospice for the wonderful care given. Forrest will be greatly missed by all. Forrest will be cremated and Funeral arrangements TBD per the Family | |
| 6925 |  | Obituary- Kidney, Howard K. Howard Keith Kidney St. Marys – Howard Keith Kidney, 83, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at the Community Hospital in St. Marys. He was born November 6, 1936, at Holton, the son of Howard and Mary Helen Kling Kidney. Keith grew up on the Holton community and graduated from Holton High School in 1954 and attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. Keith lived in several communities and worked for a telephone company and managed a convenience store. He later worked for Montgomery Wards. Keith and his wife Delaine owned and operated Katie’s Corner in St. Marys. After retirement, he worked for Piper Funeral Home and later Sugar Creek Country Store. Keith was married to Rosemary Ann Schmidt; they later divorced. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Judy Thompson; and a daughter, Robin Kidney. Keith and Sharon Delaine Kidney were married on October 14, 1989, in St. Marys. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2017. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Ford, San Diego, CA, and Michiel Ford, Holton; a daughter, Patricia L. Beaver, Oskaloosa; his brother, Robert (Elaine) Kidney, LaFayette, IN; two grandchildren, Michiel and Holly Jo; step-children, Trina (Bill) Perry, Topeka, Kurt (Gerri) Esfeld, Liberty, MO, Annette (Paul) Fiedler and Teresa Herrington, all of St. Marys; 11 step-grandchildren, Ally (Jeremy), Ethan (Elizabeth), Abby, Kelsey, Rachel, Rebecca, Andrea, Carley, Jayna, Laura and Shane; four step great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 8:30, followed by a visitation until the mass. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund or the St. Marys Food Pantry 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, masks and social distancing are required. | |
| 6926 |  | Obituary- Kidney, Sharon Sharon Delaine Kidney Sharon Delaine Kidney 74, Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother went to be with her Lord with her family by her side on Monday, October 2, 2017 at a Topeka Hospital. She was born May 8, 1943 at Great Bend the daughter of Elvin P. and Thelma M. Rediger Flanders. She lived with her family on a farm near Great Bend and began her education in a small rural school in Barton County. Delaine graduated from Great Bend High School in 1961. She moved to the St. Marys community in 1974. Delaine completed her Licensed Practical Nursing education in 1983. She had worked for the St. Marys Manor, for Dr. Fred Brown in St. Marys and for Dr. Myron Leinwetter and Dr. Patricia Klassen at the Rossville Medical Clinic. She and her husband Keith owned and operated Katie's Corner in St. Marys. Delaine was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Her faith and family and friends were what mattered the most to her. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Clarence Darrell Flanders. On October 14, 1989 she was united in marriage to H. Keith Kidney at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Trina DeVader, St. Marys, Kurt (Geri) Esfeld, Liberty, MO; Annette (Paul) Fiedler and Teresa Herrington all of St. Marys; her step children, Patty Beaver, Topeka, Robin Kidney, Lawrence, Tom Ford, San Diego, CA; and Mike Ford, Holton; her sister, Anita Doreen Snyder, Spring Hill; 11 grandchildren, Allison (Jeremy) Ethan, Abigail, Kelsey, Rachel, Rebecca, Andrea, Carley, Jayna, Laura and Shane; two step-grandchildren, Michiel and Holly; two great-granddaughters, Lindsey and Harper. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 6, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Delaine laid in state after 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home where the family received friends from 5:00 until the rosary at 7:00. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or to the St. Marys Manor Bus Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 6927 |  | Obituary- Kidwell, John John L. Kidwell John L. Kidwell, 45, Topeka, died Sun., June 6, 2010, while fishing at Lake La Cygne. He was born Dec. 23,1964, at Fort Riley the son of Edwin L. and Anna L. (Rignell) Kidwell. John served in the Army National Guard 714th Maintenance Co. He was a conductor for the BNSF Railroad and was a member of Countryside Christian Church. Surviving are his wife: Christina L. (Frederick) Kidwell; a daughter: Jessica Louise Kidwell; 2 sons: Phillip LeClair Kidwell and Michael John Kidwell; and 2 brothers: David R. Kidwell and Dennis J. Kidwell. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Fri„ June 11, 2010, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave. Interment in Rossville Cemetery. John will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Thurs., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidwell Children Education Fund c/o CoreFirst, POB 5049, Topeka, KS 66605. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 6928 |  | Obituary- Kiegly, Walter Walter M. Kiegly Walter M. Kiegly, 77, died in a nursing home in Yakima, Washington, April 9. Funeral services were held April 10 in Kieth and Kieth Chapel with Rev. Hubert D. Newton officiating. Interment was in Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Mr. Kiegly grew to manhood on a farm near Rossville. He had lived in Yakima 21 years. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Daisy Bowden of Central Point, Oregon. | |
| 6929 |  | Obituary- Kiehl, Donald Donald E. Kiehl Donald E. Kiehl, 80, of Topeka/Willard, passed away July 1, 2011, at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka after being ill for several years. He was born Sept. 18, 1930, in Muscotah, the son of Fredrick John and Mildred Anna (Bushey) Kiehl. The youngest of four children, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Charles. His sister, Betty Bales of Holton, recently celebrated her 90th birthday. He grew up on the family farm in Muscotah, graduated from Atchison County Community High School in Effingham in 1948, and joined the U.S. Air Force in June 1948. On Sept. 17,1950, he married his high school sweetheart, Roberta Ann Valentine, in Effingham. She survives and resides at Homestead Assisted Living, Topeka. They have two daughters, Beverly Kiehl and husband John Pendergrass of Joplin, Mo., and Ann Keller and husband Dennis of Rossville; two grandchildren, Jason Keller of Tecumseh and Amy Keller of Chicago; two great-grandsons, Miles and Beckett; two stepgrandsons, Matthew Pendergrass of Pittsburg and Michael Pendergrass of Cabot, Ark.; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Bailey and Isaac of Cabot, Ark. Don was in product development for General Motors in Kansas City and co-owned McAbee Body Shop for many years before he became co-owner of A-1 Auto Salvage. He retired from Allied Insurance Co. after 15 years as an auto claims adjuster. He worked part time for Topeka Auto Auction and Briggs Automotive. Tecumseh was home to Don and Roberta for 43 years before moving to the Willard area. During that time he was a member of the Tecumseh United Methodist church, served on the water district board, and was involved in Decker 4-H Club and the Shawnee County 4-H Horse Club. Don enjoyed animals, competing in sulky pony races, trout fishing, tinkering, and monthly breakfast with his buddies. His neighbors knew him as a good resource for borrowing equipment or helping with a project. He was known for his humor and friendly smile. Memorial services were July 6, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road, Topeka, KS 66617 or American Diabetes Association, 837 South Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211. | |
| 6930 |  | Obituary- Kiehl, Roberta Roberta Ann (Valentine) Kiehl Roberta Ann Valentine Kiehl passed away peacefully from this life on Thursday, March 28, 2019 after a gradual decline in health. Roberta was born in Effingham, KS, Novembers, 1930. She was the youngest daughter of Robert F. and Mary A. (Marie) Lewis Valentine. She attended Atchison County Community High School before marrying her high school sweetheart, Donald Eugene Kiehl, September 17, 1950. They lived in Omaha, NE, Kansas City, Tecumseh, and Topeka, KS. The last eight years of her life, Roberta lived contentedly in Homestead Assisted Living, Topeka, KS. Roberta is survived by daughters Beverly J. Kiehl and hus-band, John B. Pendergrass, Joplin, MO and Ann E. Keller and husband, Dennis R. Keller, Rossville, KS; grandchildren, Jason Levi Keller, wife Erin, Edwardsville, KS, and Amy DeAnn Keller, husband Tim Shoemaker, San Francisco, CA; two step-grandsons Michael Pendergrass, wife Emily, Jacksonville, AR, and Matthew Pendergrass, Pittsburg, KS; great-grandchildren Miles Keller, Beckett Keller, Bailey Pendergrass, and Isaac Pendergrass. She was preceded in death by husband, Donald E. Kiehl, July 1, 2011, and sisters Marjorie Turner, Topeka, KS and Beulah Torkelson, Liberty, MO. Roberta worked in Topeka at McCormick Rug Co, McAbee Body Shop and Harry's IGA. She had many hobbies, including ceramics, gardening and walking the shopping malls. The ability to play the piano by ear was her special talent. She was a devoted Grandma Berta, avid animal lover, Decker 4-H Club parent and leader, and a member of Tecumseh United Methodist Church. The family would like to express their highest appreciation for the exceptional quality of life provided by the caregivers and second family at Homestead Assisted Living and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. A memorial service will be held at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. A light buffet luncheon will be provided following the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 SE Tecumseh Rd, KS 66542 or Helping Hands Humane Society Inc., 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a message for Roberta's family, please visit www.ParkerPriceFH.com | |
| 6931 |  | Obituary- Kiene, Llewelyn Llewelyn L. Kiene, aged 56, former sheriff of Shawnee county, died at his home in Topeka yesterday at 5:30 p.m. Death was due to paralysis from which he had been suffering for the past four years. | |
| 6932 |  | Obituary- Killinger, Frank Frank Killinger Jr. Frank Killinger Jr., Topeka, 78, died Friday, May 28,1999, at his home. Mr. Killinger was a salesman for the Gas Service Co. for 30 years before he retired in 1985. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He was born Oct. 8,1920, in Perry, the son of Frank and Ava Saylor Killinger. Mr. Killinger was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 4254 and Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion. He married Gene Moore on April 7,1951, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Greg Killinger, Overland Park, Doug Killinger, Joplin, Mo., and Steve Killinger, Rossville; two daughters, Karen Hanna, Topeka, and Janet Carrell, Rossville; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a m. Tuesday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, where Post No. 1 of the American Legion will conduct graveside military services. Mr. Killinger will lie in state after 2 p.m. Monday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, where a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. will be followed by a rosary recited by Knights of Columbus Council No. 4254 at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Project Faith at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 S.W. 17th, Topeka, 66604. | |
| 6933 |  | Obituary- Kimbal, Laura 1 Laura Marie Kimbal LAWRENCE — Laura Marie Kimbal, 68, Lawrence, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997, at a hospital in Topeka. She was born Aug. 31,1928, in Topeka, the daughter of Harvey T. and Mary Lucile Bahnmaier Wulfkuhle. She worked for the Kansas Department of Revenue from January 1981 to 1985 and for the Kansas Department of Transportation from 1985 until June 1990 when she retired. She lived in Big Springs six years, Topeka 33 years, Delia seven years, Soldier 14 years and Topeka two years before she moved to Lawrence in 1989. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Stull west of Lawrence, United Methodist Women, and Indian Creek Grange. She was married to Warren Preston Kimbal April 4, 1948, in Topeka. He died June 5, 1987. An infant daughter, Penny Sheryl Kimbal, died in 1965. Survivors include a companion, Robert Wulfkuhle, Lawrence; a son, David Warren Kimbal, Rincon, Ga.; two daughters, Jeanette Marie Bowen, Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., and Joyce Kathleen Aylesworth, Topeka; a brother, Duane Wulfkuhle, Topeka; two sisters, Lois D. Lister and Annette Payne, both in Topeka; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery in Topeka. Mrs. Kimbal will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1315 Arrowhead Road, 66604, or the Stull United Methodist Church, Lecompton, 66050. | |
| 6934 |  | Obituary- Kimbal, Laura 2 Laura M. Kimbal Laura Marie Kimbal, 68, Lawrence, died Saturday, February 8, 1997, at the Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka. She was born August 31,1928, in Topeka, the daughter of Harvey T. and Mary Lucile Bahnmaier Wulfkuhle. She had worked for the Kansas Department of Revenue from January 1981 to 1995, and for the Kansas Department of Transportation from 1985 until retiring in June 1990. She was a member of Stull United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Indian Creek Grange. She had lived in Big Springs for six years, Topeka for 33 years, Delia for seven years, Soldier for 14 years, and Topeka for two years before she moved to Lawrence in 1989. She was married to Warren Preston Kimbal on April 4, 1948, in Topeka. He died June 5, 1987. A daughter, Penny Sheryl Kimbal, died shortly after birth in 1965. Surviving her are a son, David Warren Kimbal, Rincon, GA; two daughters, Jeanette Marie Bowen, Soddy Daisy, TN, and Joyce Kathleen Aylesworth, Topeka; a brother, Duane Wulfkuhle, Topeka; two sisters, Lois D., Lister ; and Annette Payne, both of Topeka; nine grandchildren, six great- grandchildren; and a companion, Robert Wulfkuhle, Lawrence. She will lie in state after 10:00 Tuesday (this morning) at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Her service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; interment is in Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka 66604; or, Stull United Methodist Church, Lecompton 66050. | |
| 6935 |  | Obituary- Kimbal, Warren 1 Kimbal Warren P. Kimbal, 64, Topeka, passed away Friday, June 5, 1987 at his home. Mr. Kimbal was born March 2, 1923 at Topeka, the son of Ralph B. and Ina C. Kannarr Kimbal. Mr. Kimbal was a farmer and also was a motor grader operator in Jackson County until he retired in October 1986 due to ill health. He had lived in Topeka most of his life. From 1965 until November 1986 he had lived in the Delia and Soldier communities returning to Topeka after that time. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Holton; a 50 year member of the Grange holding memberships in Indian Creek No. 1431, Topeka, and Banner No. 1481 of Holton, having served both Granges as master; a member of Delia and Soldier Lion’s Clubs for 22 years having been a past-president and serving in several district offices in the Lion’s Club; and a member of Circleville Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M. of Circleville. He was also a F.F.A. Star Farmer for Seaman High School. He was married to Laura M. Wulfkuhle on April 4, 1948 at Topeka. She survives at the home. An infant daughter, Penny Kimbal, preceded him in death in 1965. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Laura M. Kimbal, of the home, a son and daughter-in-law, David W. and Joanna Kimbal, Atlanta, Ga., two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette M. and Ronnie Bowen, Atlanta, Ga., and Joyce K. and Kevin Gibson, Leona, a sister, Ruth Esther Shorthill, Topeka, an aunt, Ruth Marken, Topeka, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Kimbal were at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 1987 at Second Presbyterian Church. Masonic graveside services were conducted by Circleville Lodge No. A.F. & A.M. at Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka 66611, or Kansas State Grange, Route 1, Box 543, Meriden, Kan. 66512, or Kansas Lions Sight Foundation, c/o K.U. Medical Center, P.O. Box 3511, Kansas City, Kan. 66103. | |
| 6936 |  | Obituary- Kimbal, Warren 2 Warren P. Kimbal Warren P. Kimbal, 64, died Friday, June 5, 1987, at his Topeka home. Mr. Kimbal was a farmer and a road grader operator in Jackson County until he retired in October 1986 because of health problems. He was born March 2, 1923, in Topeka, the son of Ralph B. and Ina C. Karinarr Kimbal. He had lived in Topeka most of his life. He lived in the Delia and Soldier community from 1965 to 1986, before he returned to Topeka. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Holton. He was a 50-year member of the Grange, holding memberships in Indian Creek No. 1431, Topeka, and Banner No. 1481, Holton. He served both Granges as master. He was a member of the Delia and Soldier Lion’s clubs and had been a Lion’s Club member for 22 years. He was a past president of the Lion’s Club and served in several district offices. He was a member of the Circleville Lodge No. 20 AF&AM and was a Future Farmers of America Star Farmer, awarded by Seaman High School. He married Laura M. Wulfkuhle April 4, 1948, in Topeka. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include a son, David W. Kimbal, Atlanta; four daughters, Jeanette M. Bowen, Atlanta, Joyce K. Gibson, Leona, Karla Zwirtz, Hartshorn, Mo., and Zann Martin, Topeka; one sister, Ruth Esther Shorthill, Topeka; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. An infant daughter, Penny Kimbal, preceded him in death in 1965. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Second Presbyterian Church, 210 N.W. Menninger Road, Topeka. A Masonic graveside service will be performed by the Circleville Lodge No. 20, AF&AM at Rochester Cemetery. He will lie in state from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Parker-Price Mortuary, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611, or Kansas State Grange, Route 1, Box 543, Meriden, Kan., 66512. or Kansas Lions Sight Foundation, in care of the University of Kansas Medical Center, P.O. Box 3511, Kansas City, Kan., 66103. | |
| 6937 |  | Obituary- Kimbal, Warren 3 WARREN P. KIMBAL Warren P. Kimbal, 64, died Friday, June 5,1987, at his home in Topeka. Mr. Kimbal was born March 2, 1923, at Topeka, Ks., the son of Ralph B. and Ina C. Kannarr Kimbal. Mr. Kimbal was a farmer and motor grader operator in Jackson County until he retired in October 1986, due to ill health. He had lived in Topeka most of his life. From 1965 until November 1986, he had lived in the Delia and Solider communities, returning to Topeka after that time. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Holton; a 50-year member of the Grange, holding memberships in Indian Creek #1431, Topeka, and Banner #1481, Holton, having served both Granges as Master; a member of Delia and Soldier Lion’s Club for 22 years, having been a Past President and ser¬ving in several District Offices in the Lion’s Club; and a member of Circleville Lodge #20, AF&AM. He was also a F.F.A. Star Farmer from Seaman High School. He was married to Laura M. Wulfkuhle on April 4, 1948, at Topeka. She survives. An infant daughter, Penny Kimbal preceded him in death in 1965. Other survivors include: one son and his wife, David W. and Joanna Kimbal, Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters and their husbands, Jeanette M. and Ronnie Bowen, Atlanta, Ga., and Joyce K. and Kevin Gibson, Leona; seven grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Esther Shorthill, Topeka; an aunt, Ruth Marken, Topeka. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Second Presbyterian Church. Masonic graveside services were conducted by Circleville Lodge #20, AF&AM at Rochester Cemetery. Family visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, Ks., 66611; or Kansas State Grange, Route 1, Box 543, Meriden, Ks., 66512; or Kansas Lions Sight Foundation, c/o K.U. Medical Center, P.O. Box 3511, Kansas City, Ks., 66103. | |
| 6938 |  | Obituary- Kimball, Jacob Mr. J. W. Miller received word of the death of Mr. Jacob Kimball, Saturday, at his home in Mechanicsburg, Pa., at the age of 84 years. He is the last of eight men who entered the Union army in 1861 at Carlisle, Pa., in K Co., 15th Penn. Cavalry and went thru the war together and during all the years since have kept in touch with each other until death claimed them one by one. Pour of the men were from eastern Pennsylvania and four from the western part of the state. Entering the army the same day they were assigned to bunk together and from that beginning their friendship had endured. | |
| 6939 |  | Obituary- Kimball, William William J. Kimball ROSSVILLE — William J. Kimball, 70, rural Rossville, died Friday, June 18, 1993, at his home. Mr. Kimball was a self-employed architect. He had worked in New York state, Bridgeport, Conn., and Higganum, Conn. Mr. Kimball served in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge and in Germany during World War II, with the Army. He was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and was a prisoner of war in Germany. He was born May 15, 1923, in Washington, D.C., the son of William and Gretchen E. Smith Kimball. He was graduated from Bayside High School in Long Island, N.Y. He received a architectural engineering degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He moved to Rossville about two and a half years ago. Mr. Kimball was a member of Assumption Parish in St. Mary’s. He was married to Grace E. Laffan on Feb. 3, 1951, in Flushing, N.Y. She survives. Other survivors include six sons, Stephen J. Kimball, Atkinson, N.H., David Kimball and Michael T. Kimball, both of Glastonbury, Conn., John R. Kimball, Orange, Conn., William J. Kimball, Allendale, N.J., and the Rev. Paul M. Kimball, St. Mary’s; a daugh¬ter, Doris M. Hohensee, Nashua, N.H.; a brother, Paul H. Kimball, New Britain, Conn.; and 22 grandchildren. Requiem High Mass will be sung at 7:30 a.m. today at Assumption Chapel. Burial will be at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport, Conn. The Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Mary’s is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6940 |  | Obituary- Kincaid, Amelia MRS. AMELIA KINCAID Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Monday at Topeka Cemetery for Mrs. Amelia R. “Mollie” Kincaid, 87, Rossville, who died Friday, September 29, 1978, in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted earlier the same day. She was born September 29, 1891, in Topeka and spent most of her life in the Topeka community. She was a member of Oakland Christian Church, the Tecumseh Grange, and the Happy Homemakers Club. She was a Gold Star Navy Mother and was a 50-year member of the Victory Highway Club. She was married to William W. Parr in 1912. He died in 1931. She was married to Stewart V. Kincaid in 1933. He died in 1976. A son, Richard S. Parr, died in 1946. Survivors include a son, William W. Parr, Rossville; a brother, Theodore Wunsch, Nixa, Mo.; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church, 1234 Fairlawn Road, Topeka, 66604. | |
| 6941 |  | Obituary- Kincaid, Jayme Jayme Nicole Kincaid BELVUE - Jayme Nicole Kincaid, 3 months, daughter of Ron and Carol Tomson Kincaid, Belvue, died Monday, March 11 at a Manhattan hospital. She had been ill all her life. She was born Dec. 8, 1984, at Wamego. Other survivors include a sister, Jessi Kincaid, at home; grandparents, Wilbur and Margaret Tomson, Delia, and Loreine Kincaid, St. Marys; and a great-grandmother, Alma Kincaid, St. Marys. Private services will be Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. | |
| 6942 |  | Obituary- King, Adelia MRS. ADELIA G. KING Mrs. Adelia G. King, 84, formerly of Rossville, died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lauda Denby in Walnut Grove, Mo. She was born April 16, 1869, in Frankfort, Ky., and lived in the Rossville community from 1914 until 1948 when she moved to Walnut Grove, Mo., to live with her daughter. She was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Henry U. King, Topeka; two daughters, Mrs. Merle Elliott, Brandsville, Mo., and Mrs. Dendy; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Blunt, Little Sioux, Iowa; and Mrs. Rose Kenndon, Neodesha; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday at Walnut Grove, Mo. | |
| 6943 |  | Obituary- King, Cora 1 Mrs. Cora King Cora Bertha, daughter of Charles and Martha Steele, was born at Newtonville Buchanan County, Iowa, August 25, 1874, where she grew to young womanhood. She passed away suddenly Thursday evening, November 24, 1949, at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 29 days. She was united in marriage to Geo. N. King, on September 22, 1892. To this union was born two daughters, Gladys McDaniel of Delia, and Mabel Keller of Rossville, and one son Charles King of Lockwood, Mo. She was a member of the united Brethren Church. She, with her husband and family, moved to Kansas in March, 1903. They made their home on a farm north of Delia until the death of her husband in 1941. Since that time she made her home in Delia for two years and the past six years has made her home in Rossville with her daughter, Mrs. Levi Keller. She leaves to mourn her loss the two daughters and one son, two brothers, Clark Steele of Davenport, Iowa, and Howard Steele of Independence, Iowa; seven grandchildren and four great-grand children. Three brothers and one sister precede her in death. She was a kind and loving wife and a devoted Mother, and in her last years her grandchildren and small great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. Funeral services were held at the Delia Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, with the Rev. Travis Seiver of Holton, and the Rev. Maurice Graham of the Rossville Christian church in charge. Burial was in the Delia Cemetery. The beautiful eyes are closed; The busy hands are still. A tired heart has ceased to beat, It was the Masters will. | |
| 6944 |  | Obituary- King, Cora 2 The following out-of-town relatives were in Rossville, Sunday to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Cora King held at the Delia Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King, Lockwood, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Harley Steele, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Ruth Turner, Quasqueton, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. David Carter, Kansas City Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. George Keller and Rickie, Kansas City, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Raab, Mr. and Mrs. Ronal Hackler, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parr, Marlin Darrel and Sandra Sue. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keller all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McGuire, Mr. and Mrs. Vendal Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Richardson of St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McDaniel and Warren. Mr. and Mrs. L.V. Keller of Delia; Duane Hudson of St. Joseph, Mo. CARD OF THANKS 1 December 1949 We wish to extend our sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings received from our friends and neighbors through the sudden death of our dear Mother, Mrs. Cora King. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller and family Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McDaniel and Warren Mr. and Mrs. Charles King | |
| 6945 |  | Obituary- King, Dorothy Dorothy Virginia (Rice) King Dorothy Virginia (Rice) King, 83, Topeka died Monday, February 20, 2012 at a Topeka hospital. Dorothy was born March 19, 1928 at Olpe, KS, the daughter of Clifford Earl Rice and Juanita (Dunn) Peach. She was a jeweler for many years in Topeka, starting out at Briman’s, then Wolf’s and retiring from Bailey, Banks & Biddle. She was a member of Seaman Congregational United Church of Christ and American Legion Post 400. She married David Eugene King on October 3, 1943. He preceded her in death on October 4, 1995. Survivors include daughter, Marcia (Danny) Sales, Topeka; son, Francis “Sandy” (Carol) King, Delia; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Howard Rice, Robert Rice; and sister, Karen Oram. She was preceded in death by a sister, JoAnn Rankin; and brother, Gaylord Rice. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 at Penwell-Gabel Parker Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Burial will follow at Rochester Cemetery. Dorothy will lie in state at the funeral home after 3:00 p.m. on Friday and visitation will be from 6:00-7:30pm. Memorial contributions maybe made to the Seaman Congregational Church, 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, Kansas 66608 or Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66606. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.Pen- wellGabelTopeka.com | |
| 6946 |  | Obituary- King, Ercell Mrs. Ercell King, 75, Fostoria, died Tuesday, October 16, 1979, at a Westmoreland hospital. She was born January 28, 1904, at Olsburg, the daughter of Harry and Lettie Yeager Stauffer. Mrs. King was the Fostoria postmistress nearly 15 years. She was married to Myron C. King on August 17, 1927, at Pawnee City, Nebr. He died December 23,1955. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Myma Cutchall, Chardon, Ohio, and Mrs. Ronda Muller, Rossville; two sons, John King, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Clyde King, Bonner Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Grindal, Carbondale, and Ethel Stauffer, Topeka; three brothers, Claude Stauffer, Olsburg, Roy Stauffer and George Stauffer, both of Fostoria; 14 grandchildren, and eight great¬grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Fostoria United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Olsburg City Cemetery. Kufahl Funeral Home, Wheaton, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6947 |  | Obituary- King, Henry HENRY KING LAID TO REST SATURDAY MORNING Mr. Henry King who passed away last Thursday evening, was laid to rest in Rossville cemetery Saturday forenoon. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church conducted y the pastor, Rev. G.C. Albin. The deceased gentleman had been a resident of Rossville for the past four years coming here with his family in October, 1920, from Walnut Grove, Mo. He had been in ill health practically all his life, and since May of this year had been bedfast most of the time. Mr. King was a native of Salem, Arkansas, where he was born May 1, 1848. At the date of his death he was 76 years, 3 months and 28 days old. He was united in marriage to Adelia McClure April 16, 1888, to this union three children were born. The surviving members of his family are these children and his wife: Mrs. Merle Elliott, of Peach Valley, Mo., Mrs. Laura Denby, of Walnut Grove, Mo., and Henry Ustel King of the home address. HENRY KING DIED TODAY Mr. Henry King, who lives in the southwest part of the city died this afternoon. The deceased gentleman has been very low the past few days. He became so much worse early this morning his son, working in Topeka, was sent for. As we go to press funeral arrangements have not been announced. --8 Aug. 1924 Mrs. Beulah McIntire is expected to arrive home from California in about two weeks. CARD OF THANKS -- We desire the people of Rossville to know how very grateful we are for the assistance and many acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of Mr. Henry King. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. --Mrs. Henry King and Family; 4 Sept. 1924 Mrs. Laura Denby, a daughter of the late Henry King, was here from Walnut Grove, Mo., for the funeral of Mr. King, held Saturday morning. --4 Sept. 1924 Mrs. Henry King and her daughter Mrs. Laura Denby left yesterday for the latter's home in Walnut Grove, Mo., where Mrs. King will remain for about a month. --4 Sept. 1924 | |
| 6948 |  | Obituary- King, Joseph King Joseph M. King, 68, Holton, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1988, at the home of a sister near Holton. Mr. King worked at Armours Nursing Home at Kansas City, Kan., when he retired. He was born Nov. 28, 1919, at Kansas City, Kan., the son of James Mack and Mary Keller King. He lived in the Holton community five years and previously lived in Shawnee 15 years. Mr. King was a member of a Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors include three half sisters, Frances McCollum, Holton, Sara Werren, Shawnee, and Goldie Pino, Dallas; and a half brother, Wilbur King, Kansas City, Kan. Cremation was planned. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church in Holton. Inurnment will be in Adrian Cemetery near Emmett. Mercer Funeral Home of Holton is in charge of arrangements. Joseph M. King HOLTON – Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church here for Joseph M. King, 68, Holton. He died Sept. 7, 1988, at the home of a sister west of Holton. Mr. King worked at Armours Nursing Home in Kansas City before he retired. He was born Nov. 28, 1919, at Kansas City, Kan., the son of James Mack and Mary Keller King. He lived in the Holton community five years and previously lived in Shawnee 15 years. Mr. King was a member of a Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors include three half sisters, Frances McCollum, Holton, Sara Werren, Shawnee, and Goldie Pino, Dallas, Texas; and a half brother, Wilbur King, Kansas City, Kan. Mr. King was cremated. Inurnment will be in Adrian Cemetery near Emmett. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 6949 |  | Obituary- King, Justin Justin Edward King DELIA- Justin Edward King, 12, the son of John F. and Martha J. Dodson king. Died Wednesday, July 3, 1996, at Wyalusis State Park in Wisconsin. He drowned while swimming at the Eucharist Crusader Reunion Camp. He was born May 1, 1984 at Springfield. Mo., and had lived in Delia since 1994. He was a student at St. Mary’s Academy where he would have been in the seventh grade this fall. In addition to his parents, other survivors include two brothers, Lance King and Ryan King, both at home; and grandparents, Edward J. and Elizabeth King, Piqua. A high requiem Mass will be at 7:15 am Saturday at the Assumption Chapel at St. Marys. Burial will be at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery at St. Marys. Justin will lie in State from 2 to 6 pm today at Piper Verschelden Funeral Chapel at St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 6:40 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Justin E. King Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 6950 |  | Obituary- King, Mary Mary L. King Mary Lucinda King, 79, died at the home of her son, Everett R. King 515 East Third street, Topeka, early Tuesday. She was born in Brown County, Ind., August 26, 1858, and came to Rossville in 1873 with her parents. She was also a resident of Douglas county for thirty-three years before moving to Topeka in 1907. She is survived by three sons, Wesley, Arthur and Everett King; a sister, Mrs. Jane Duncan, Big Springs, Kan. 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. |
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