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| 7051 |  | Obituary- Kokenge, Marlene 1 Donald Wilbur Knudsen Donald Wilbur Knudsen of Topeka passed away April 25, 2012. He was born Nov. 11, 1928, the son of David and Helen (Henderickson) Knudsen. After serving in the Army, Donald worked as a carpenter at Whelan’s in Topeka for 30 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose E. Knudsen, and sister, Joyce Gray. His pastimes included hunting, fishing, and metal detecting. He was a silversmith and formally taught silversmith classes at Rice Community Center. Mr. Knudsen is survived by his children, Rick Knudsen and wife Lori of Silver Lake, Madalyn Knudsen and John Schulz of Eudora, Jerri Childs and husband Bill of Silver Lake; a brother, Gene Knudsen and wife Connie of Russell; grandchil-dren Derek Ogan, Emily Ogan, Andrea Norris, Katie Martens, Andy Knudsen, Zach Knudsen and Matthew Knudsen; and great-grandchildren, Paxton Willett and Ava Martens. Visitation was set for 10 to noon April 28 at Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and sent in care of Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66608. | |
| 7052 |  | Obituary- Kolbaba, Frank FRANK J. KOLBABA DIES IN TOPEKA HOSPITAL Private services for Frank J. Kolbaba of Prague, Nebraska, will be held today at 2:30 o’clock with cremation in the Mount Hope cemetery. He died Monday in a Topeka Hospital. Mr. Kolbaba was born in Vysoke Myto, Czechoslovakia June 24, 1880. He was educated in violin in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He was married to Miss Emily Coufal in 1903 and the couple sailed for the United States on Christmas 1905 locating in Chicago, Illinois, where he opened a violin studio and taught there until 1908. For ten years he taught music at Washburn College and did private teaching. He also held other teaching positions at Howard Payne College, Brownwood, Texas; Baylor College for Women in Belton, Texas; New Mexico Agricultural Mechanical College, Las Curses, New Mexico; and New Mexico State Teachers College, Silver City, New Mexico. A former Topekan, Mr. Kolbaba made his home the last 27 years in Prague, Nebraska, where he taught music and held the position of village clerk. His first wife preceded him in death. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Mary Kolbaba of Prague, Nebraska; two daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Krasny of Rossville, Kansas; Mrs. Tony Hromadka of Bell Buckle, Tennessee; one son. Emil Kolbaba of Carbondale, Kansas; three grandchildren, Miss Emily Hromadka of Bell Buckle, Tennessee, Mrs. Charles Martin of Silver Lake, Ks., and Mrs. Robert Harden of Rossville, Kansas; and eight great-grandchildren. | |
| 7053 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Albert 1 Albert Kolbek Services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Albert Kolbek, 68, Delia, who died Thursday in a fire in his home. He was born December 16, 1906, in Rossville, and had lived in the Delia area all his life. He was employed by the Farmers Union Co-op in St. Marys. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Delia. He is survived by three brothers, John Kolbek, Pete Kolbek and Charley Kolbek, all of Delia; and three sisters, Mrs. Millie Wilson, Mrs. Hattie McClain and Mrs. Mary Lundin, all of Delia. Wake services were at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Casket bearers were Robert O. Beougher, Ralph Lundin, Kenneth Kerwin, Joe Floersch, Jim Simecka and Donald Miller, all from Delia. | |
| 7054 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Albert 2 Albert Kolbek ST. MARYS — Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home here for Albert Kolbek, 68, Delia, who died Thursday in a fire in his home. He was born Dec. 16, 1906, in Rossville, and had lived in the Delia area all his life. He was employed by the Farmers Union Co-op in St. Marys. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Delia. He is survived by three brothers, John Kolbek, Pete Kolbek and Charley Kolbek, all of Delia; and three sisters, Mrs. Millie Wilson, Mrs. Hattie McClain, and Mrs. Mary Lundin, all of Delia. Wake services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. [Note- these obituaries have same wording] | |
| 7055 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Betty Betty M. Kolbek HOLTON- Betty Marie Kolbek, 83, of Holton, KS passed away August 23,2014 at Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation. She was born December 10,1930 in Holton, the daughter of Howard Lacey and Opal Trundle Derry. Betty graduated from Holton High School in 1950. She worked at Martha’s Cafe and Tastee Freeze both in Holton. Betty married Harold R. Kolbek on July 26,1951 in Holton. He survives of the home. Other survivors include 2 sons, Terry L. Kolbek of Topeka and Michael Kolbek (Roxann) of Silver Lake; a daughter Donna Kolbek-Griffin of Topeka; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Lacey; her mother and step-father, Opal and Luther Derry and a brother, Vic Derry. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton with burial to follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 7056 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Charley Charley Kolbek DELIA — Charley Kolbek, 88, Delia, died Thursday, March 15,2001, at a Manhattan hospital. Mr. Kolbek farmed in the Delia area the past 50 years. He also worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 17 years before he retired in 1978. He served in Germany during World War II. He was born March 5,1913, in Rossville the son of John and Jnovefa Klabazna Kolbek. He was a lifelong resident of the Delia community. Mr. Kolbek was baptized in the Catholic Church and a member of the Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. No immediate family members survive. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial with military graveside services conducted by Post 31 of the American Legion will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Kolbek will lie in state from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Charley Kolbek Charley Kolbek, 88, Delia, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at a Manhattan hospital, where he had been for a month. He was born March 5, 1913, in Rossville, the son of John and Jnovefa Klabazna Kolbek, and had lived in the Delia community all of his life. He had lived on a farm near Delia since 1950. He served in the Armed Forces during World War II and was stationed in Germany. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 17 years before retiring in 1978. He was baptized in the Catholic Church. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville for many years. Surviving him are a niece and three nephews. His service was at 2 p.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, with a military graveside service conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. Visitation was from 2:00 until 6:00 Monday at the funeral home. | |
| 7057 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Dwayne and Kolbek, Joshua Kolbek twins Joshua and Dwayne Kolbek, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Kolbek, 515 Buchanan, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center where they were transferred after they were born Tuesday, Dec. 25, at a Topeka hospital. They had respiratory ailments. Other survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bottom, Havensville; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Newell, Cheltenham, Md., and Mr. and Mrs. John Kolbek, Topeka. The infants were cremated. No services are planned. | |
| 7058 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Joe JOE J. KOLBEK Born: May 26, 1901 Died: October 25, 1971 VERSCHELDEN FUNERAL HOME ST. MARYS, KANSAS Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia for Joe J. Kolbek, 70, Route 1, Delia, who died early Monday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Oct. 19. He had an abdominal ailment. He was born May 26, 1901, at Rossville and spent his life in the Rossville and Delia communities. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. He was a farmer. Survivors include four brothers, John Kolbek, Albert Kolbek, Pete Kolbek, and Charlie Kolbek, all of Delia; and three sisters, Mrs. Millie Wilson, Mrs. Hattie McClain, and Mrs. Mary Lundin, all of Delia. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Joe Kolbek Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia for Joe J. Kolbek, 70, Route 1, Delia, who died early Monday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Oct. 19. He had an abdominal ailment. He was born May 26, 1901, at Rossville and spent his life in the Rossville and Delia communities. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. He was a farmer. Survivors include four brothers, John Kolbek, Albert Kolbek, Pete Kolbek, and Charlie Kolbek, all of Delia; and three sisters, Mrs. Millie Wilson, Mrs. Hattie McClain, and Mrs. Mary Lundin, all of Delia. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 7059 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, John John Kolbek John Kolbek. 84-year-old farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home near Delia Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Kolbek was born in Czechoslovakia March 5, 1871, and came to this country, settling in Delia in 1891. He has lived there since that time. Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Church in Delia at 9 a. m. today. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Kolbek is survived by five sons. John F. Kolbek of Meriden, and Joe J., Albert, Pete, and Charlie Kolbek of Delia and three daughters, Mrs. Millie Wilson, Mrs. Hattie McClain, and Mrs. Mary Lundin, all of Delia, and six grandchildren. | |
| 7060 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, John F. 1 JOHN FRANK KOLBEK John Frank Kolbek, 86, Delia, died Thursday, March 6,1986, at a Rossville nursing home where he had been the past three months. Mr. Kolbek had farmed in the Delia, Hoyt and Meriden communities before he retired. He was born February 23, 1900, at Rossville, the son of John and Jenofa Klabazna Kolbek. He was married to Mattie May Viles in November 1925 at Kansas City, Ks. She died in October 1966. He was married to Mary Dittimore in 1969 at Atchison. She died in 1974. A daughter, Dorothy May Kolbek, died in 1932. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Karen White, Topeka; three sons, John R. Kolbek, Topeka, Harold R. Kolbek, Holton, and Raymond L. Kolbek, South Lake, Tex.; a sister Mrs. Mary Lundin, Delia; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial was in Rochester Cemetery. | |
| 7061 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, John F. 2 Kolbek John Frank Kolbek, 86, Delia, died Thursday, March 6, at a Rossville nursing home where he had been the past three months. Mr. Kolbek had farmed in the Delia, Hoyt and Meriden communities before he retired. He was born Feb. 23, 1900, at Rossville, the son of John and Jenofa Klabazna Kolbek. He was married to Mattie May Viles in November 1925 at Kansas City, Kan. She died in October 1966. He was married to Mary Dittimore in 1969 at Atchison. She died in 1974. A daughter, Dorothy May Kolbek, died in 1932. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Karen White, Topeka; three sons, John R. Kolbek, Topeka, Harold R. Kolbek, Holton, and Raymond L. Kolbek, South Lake, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lundin, Delia; two brothers, Peter Kolbek and Charley Kolbek, both from Delia; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were to be at 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial was to be in Rochester Cemetery. John Frank Kolbek DELIA - Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka for John Frank Kolbek, 86, Delia. He died Thursday, March 6, at a Rossville nursing home where he had been the past three months. Mr. Kolbek had farmed in the Delia, Hoyt and Meriden communities before he retired. He was born Feb. 23, 1900, at Rossville, the son of John and Jenofa Klabazna Kolbek. He was married to Mattie May Viles in November 1925 at Kansas City, Kan. She died in October 1966. He was married to Mary Dittimore in 1969 at Atchison. She died in 1974. A daughter, Dorothy May Kolbek, died in 1932. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Karen White, Topeka; three sons, John R. Kolbek, Topeka, Harold R. Kolbek, Holton, and Raymond L. Kolbek, South Lake, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lundin, Delia; two brothers, Peter Kolbek and Charley Kolbek, both of Delia; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Mr. Kolbek will lie in state until service time at the mortuary. | |
| 7062 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Mary 1 Kolbek Mrs. Mary M. Kolbek, 73, Route 1, Delia, died early Tuesday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Monday night. She had a heart ailment. She was born November 28, 1900, in Kansas. She spent her early life in the Huron community at Atchison County where she attended schools. Mrs. Kolbek lived in the Troy and Severance communities in Doniphan County until 1936 when she moved to Atchison. She lived in the Delia community since 1969. She was married to Luther Dittemore. They operated restaurants in Atchison and later operated the Hauk Nursing Home in Atchison. He died in 1966. She was married to John Kolbek September 15, 1969. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorine McGregor and Mrs. Shirley Williams, both of Atchison; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Karen White, Topeka; three stepsons, Raymond Kolbek, Topeka, and Harold Kolbek and John R. Kolbek, both of Holton; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Stanton Mortuary at Atchison. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Atchison. Mrs. Mary Kolbek Mrs. Mary M. Kolbek, 73, Delia, died Tuesday, June 11, 1974, in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Monday night. She had a heart ailment. She was born November 28, 1900, in Kansas. She spent her early life in the Huron community in Atchison County where she attended schools. Mrs. Kolbek lived in the Troy and Severance communities in Doniphan County until 1936 when she moved to Atchison. She lived in the Delia community since 1969. She was married to Luther Dittemore. They operated restaurants in Atchison and later operated the Hauk Nursing Home in Atchison. He died in 1966. She was married to John Kolbek September 15, 1969. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorine McGregor and Mrs. Shirley Williams, both of Atchison; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Karen White, Topeka; three stepsons, Raymond Kolbek, Topeka, and Harold Kolbek and John R. Kolbek, both of Holton; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Stanton Mortuary at Atchison. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Atchison. | |
| 7063 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Mary 2 Mrs. Mary Kolbek Mrs. Mary M. Kolbek, 73, Route 1, Delia, died early Tuesday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Monday night. She had a heart ailment. She was born Nov. 28, 1900, in Kansas. She spent her early life in the Huron community in Atchison County where she attended schools. Mrs. Kolbek lived in the Troy and Severance communities in Doniphan County until 1936 when she moved to Atchison. She lived in the Delia community since 1969. She was married to Luther Dittemore. The operated restaurants in Atchison and later operated the Hauk Nursing Home in Atchison. He died in 1966. she was married to John Kolbek September 15, 1969. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorine McGregor and Mrs. Shirley Williams, both of Atchison; a stepdaughter Mrs. Karen White, Topeka; three stepsons, Raymond Kolbek, Topeka, and Harold Kolbek and John R. Kolbek, both of Holton; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Service will be at 1:30pm Thursday at Stanton Mortuary at Atchison. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Atchison. | |
| 7064 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Peter Peter Kolbek Peter Kolbek, 78, Delia, died late Thursday, December 17, 1987, at the home of a niece, Mrs. Peggy Lundin, Topeka. Mr. Kolbek was a farmer. He was born January 17, 1909, in Shawnee County near Rossville, the son of John and Jenovfa Glabaone Kolbek. He lived most of his life in the Delia area. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Lundin, Delia; and a brother Charley Kolbek, Delia. Services were held Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Topeka Hospice Inc. Kolbek Peter Kolbek, 78, Delia, died late Thursday, Dec. 17, 1987, at the home of a niece, Mrs. Peggy Lundin, Topeka. Mr. Kolbek was a farmer. He was born Jan. 17, 1909, in Shawnee County near Rossville, the son of John and Jenovfa Glabaone Kolbek. He lived most of his life in the Delia area. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Lundin, Delia; and a brother, Charley Kolbek, Delia. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Hospice Inc. Peter Kolbek DELIA - Peter Kolbek, 78, Delia, died late Thursday, Dec. 17, 1987, at the home of a niece, Mrs. Peggy Lundin, Topeka. Mr. Kolbek was a farmer. He was born Jan. 17, 1909, in Shawnee County near Rossville, the son of John and Jenovfa Glabaone Kolbek. He lived most of his life in the Delia area. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Lundin, Delia; and a brother, Charley Kolbek, Delia. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Visitation will be from 3 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Hospice Inc. | |
| 7065 |  | Obituary- Kolbek, Raymond Raymond Kolbek (April 6, 1936 - February 2, 2015) Raymond L. Kolbek, 78, of Burlington, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015, at Life Care Center. Ray was born April 6, 1936, at Hoyt, Kansas, the son of John F. and Mattie M. (Viles) Kolbek. He grew up at Meriden and attended school there. In 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served in Korea and Japan. After his honorable discharge in 1956, he served eight years in the Army Reserve. He moved to Chicago and Kansas City, before settling in Topeka, where he worked for thirteen years as a warehouse operations supervisor at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka. On March 18, 1974, he was married to Elizabeth J. “Betty” Brown at Kansas City, Kansas, and the following year, in 1975, they moved to Dallas, Texas. Ray worked in the Dallas area as a warehouse operations manager for Toshiba until it closed, and then at Canon USA until his retirement in 2001. In 2006, Ray and Betty moved to Burlington to be nearer to family. Ray was an active member and officer of American Legion Post No. 38 in Burlington, and had been a member and past post commander of VFW in Topeka. His hobbies included woodworking and carving. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Kolbek, a sister, Karen White, and a second sister who died as a child. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; a brother, Harold Kolbek of Holton; three sons, Richard Kolbek of Topeka, David Kolbek of Pratt, and Kristopher Kolbek of Topeka; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at Jones Funeral Home in Burlington. Burial with military' honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Olpe. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday evening, February' 4, at Jones Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to “Wounded Warrior Project” may be sent in care of Jones Funeral Home, PO Box 277, Burlington, KS 66839. | |
| 7066 |  | Obituary- Kolde, James 1 James “Jim” Kolde WAMEGO- James “Jim" Kolde, 65, of Wamego passed away Tues., September 1st, 2009 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born on October 11, 1943 in Paxico, Kansas, the son of Raymond “Doc” and Leola E. (Hesse) Kolde. Jim graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1961. He served in the Navy on the USS Forrester. Jim was a member of the Local 441 (Pipefitters Union) of Topeka and was a journeyman for 42 years. Survivors include: his sons, Jason and Shane, Wamego, KS, Chad and wife Jessica of Atlanta, GA, his mother, Leola Kolde of St. Marys, KS, his brothers Bob of St. Marys, KS and Rick of Belvue, KS, his sisters, Dorothy Hoobler and husband Kenny of St. Marys, KS, Mary Miller and husband Dennis of St. Marys, KS, Barb Leeper and husband Mick of Topeka, KS, and Theresa Webb and husband Ron of Silver Lake, KS, and his many nieces, nephews and special friend Linda Springer. Jim was preceded in death by his father Raymond “Doc” Kolde and his sister Eileen. A mass of Christian burial will be September 4th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego. The Rosary will be said Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego with visitation following until 8:30 p.m. Memorials are to Midland Hospice House left in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, 66547. www.stewartfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 7067 |  | Obituary- Kolde, James 2 JAMES “JIM” KOLDE James “Jim” Kolde, 65, of Wamego died Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born on Oct. 11,1943, in Paxico, he was the son of Raymond “Doc” and Leola E. (Hesse) Kolde. He attended Newbury and St. Marys Grade Schools and later graduated from St. Marys High School in 1961. Jim proudly served his country with the United States Navy from October 1961 through September 1964. In 1967 he married Linda Harris. The couple divorced. He later married Barbara Anne Jones in 1988. They later divorced. Jim was a member of the Local 441 (Pipefitters Union) of Topeka and was a journeyman for 42 years. He was also a member of the American Legion (Blackjack Post), the NRA, and St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting, fishing and trapping. He also liked working on old machinery, winemaking and was a skilled handyman. His survivors include his sons Jason Kolde, of Wamego, Chad Kolde and wife Jessica of Atlanta, Ga., and Shane Kolde of Wamego; his mother, Leola Kolde of St. Marys; his special friend, Linda Springer; his brothers Bob Kolde of St. Marys, and Rick Kolde of Belvue; his sisters Dorothy Hoobler and husband Kenny of St. Marys, Mary Miller and husband Dennis of St. Marys, Barb Leeper and husband Mick of Topeka, and Theresa Webb and husband Ron of Silver Lake; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Raymond and his sister Eileen. A mass of Christian burial was held Friday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego. Memorials are suggested to Midland Hospice House and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547. | |
| 7068 |  | Obituary- Kolterman, Carl Carl A. Kolterman ONAGA — Carl A. Kolterman, 87, Onaga, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998, in an Onaga hospital. Mr. Kolterman and his wife farmed north of Duluth for 38 years. He had worked on a farm with his brothers until the early 1940s. He was born Sept. 26, 1911, in Duluth, the son of Charles Kolterman and Hulda Scholtz. He graduated from Onaga High School. Mr. Kolterman was a member of the Grange organization in Duluth. He married Louise Eichem on Feb. 23 1943, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Charles Kolterman and Donald Kolterman, both of Onaga, and Randy Kolterman, Littleton, Colo.; a daughter, Joyce Wheeler, Wheaton; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Kufahl Funeral Home in Wheaton. Burial will be in Home Cemetery in Duluth. Mr. Kolterman will lie in state at the church. Contributions may be made to the Carl Kolterman Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7069 |  | Obituary- Kolzow, Virden Virden J. ‘Ted’ Kolzow SALINA — Virden J. "Ted" Kolzow, 81, Salina, died Tuesday. Dec. 10, at a Salina nursing home. Mr. Kolzow was a teacher and coach at Silver Lake High School about 30 years. He later was a teacher and coach at Center High School in Marion County several years and at Wichita County High School in Leoti three years. He retired in 1972 and moved to Salina. He was born June 12. 1904, at Hope, the son of John and Myrtle Hollinger Kolzow. Mr. Kolzow was a member of the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake, Burdick Lodge No. 429. AF&AM, at Burdick and the Retired Teachers Association. He was married to Edna Heim May 25, 1931. at Lost Springs. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Larry Kolzow. Wichita, and Dee Kolzow, Salina; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Carlson Funeral Home in Hope. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Mr. Kolzow will lie in state until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake or Hospice Club in Salina. | |
| 7070 |  | Obituary- Koon, Raymond Raymond H. Koon, Jr. Raymond H. Koon, Jr., 57, Topeka, died Tuesday, August 8, 1995, at his home in Topeka. Mr. Koon was a retired supervisor at the U.S. Postal Service in Topeka. Mr. Koon served in the Army Reserves. He was born August 1, 1938, at Mingo Junction, Ohio, the son of Raymond H. Sr. and Maxine B. Weber Koon. He attended Kansas State University and was graduated from Kansas City Air School. Mr. Koon was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Brian Koon, Rossville; a daughter, Beth Miller, Marion, Ind.; his mother, Maxine Koon, Manhattan; and four sisters, Charlene Rogers, El Cajon, Calif., Janet Morris, Kansas City, Mo., Teresa Mann, Manhattan, and Mary Kay Dollar, Tampa, Fla. A memorial service for relatives and friends will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 19, at St. Thomas More Chapel at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Manhattan, Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7071 |  | Obituary- Koons, Joe JOE KOONS Joe Koons, 50, son of Myrtle Koons passed away Saturday Nov. 11, the Veterans Home in Fresno, Calif., after a short illness. He was born and raised in Rossville. but has been away for many years. His last visit borne was about eight years ago. He was a member of Post No. 4 at Fresno and funeral services were held Monday. Burial was in Mount Liberty cemetery. Surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Koons, three sisters, Mrs. Margarite Kane at Youngstown, Ohio; Mrs. Irene McDonald and Mrs. Phil Wentling at Los Angeles, Calif., | |
| 7072 |  | Obituary- Koons, Myrtle MRS. MYRTLE KOONS Services for Mrs. Myrtle Koons, 81, of 3437 West Fourteenth, Topeka, who died Saturday in a Topeka hospital, were held Wednesday, June 15, at 2 p. m. in the Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Arrangements were by Hurley Funeral Home. Born in 1874 in Kentucky, she came to Kansas in 1880 and lived in Rossville many years, then moved to California an d hack to Topeka about six months ago. She belonged to the Christian church in Rossville. Survivors include three daughters, Irene Fitzhugh and Mrs. Lela Went, ling both of California, and Mrs. Margaret Kane of Lawellville, Ohio.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie McVay of Los Angeles, nine grandchildren, including Vincent Fitzhugh of the home, and five great-grandchildren. | |
| 7073 |  | Obituary- Korcal, Linda Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Linda (Davis) (53) Korcal Passes Away Linda K. (Davis) Korcal passed away on Feb 2, 2021 in Bullhead City, AZ. She was a graduate of Rossville High School Class of 1953. Born in West Liberty, KY on July 4, 1935 to Marion F. Davis and Josephine Anna (Wells) Davis. She was preceeded in death by her parents, brothers Frances Davis, Joe Davis, Stanley Davis, Ted Elkins, and sister Helen Thompson. Also, her late husband, John Korcal. She spent most of her adult life in the Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Bullhead City, Arizona area working in banking, insurance, and later in hotel hospitality. She was an avid pet lover and always had a dog. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews of which she often voiced many good memories. She lived independently till the first of Dec of 2020 when she had a compression fracture of her back which required surgery. She was unable to go back to her apartment and later acquired pneumonia which she did not recover from. It was her wish not to have a service and to be cremated. There will have a private graveside service at a later date. Her ashes will be buried with her dad at the Rossville Cemetary. | |
| 7074 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Anna 1 Cards of Thanks IN MEMORIAM - In loving memory of Anna Kovar. It was two years ago, April 28, our little mother passed away. How we miss her tender loving care, but know she’s better off up there. Her pain and suffering on this earth made life in her body of no worth. Up there, Lord in heaven above, please tell her of our undying love. Sadly missed by her Sons and Daughters. Anna Kovar ROSSVILLE Mrs. Anna Kovar, 90, a resident of the Rossville community the past 69 years, died here Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Mitchell. Mrs. Kovar was born Jan. 10, 1874 in Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and came to the United States in 1889. Her husband, John Kovar, died Jan. 28, 1944. She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and ZCBJ Lodge No. 128, Rossville. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Frances Matyak, Rossville, Mrs. Rosie Koci, Delia, and Mrs. Mitchell; two sons, Peter Kovar, Rossville, and Charlie Kovar, Delia; a brother, John Balusek, Rossville; 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Delia Presbyterian Church with burial in the Moravian Cemetery near Delia. Parker Mortuary Topeka, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7075 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Anna 2 Anna Kovar Dies At Age 90 Mrs. Anna Kovar, 90, a resident of the Rossville community the past 69 years, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Mitchell in Rossville. Mrs. Kovar was born Jan. 10, 1874 in Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and came to the United States in 1889. Her husband, John Kovar, died Jan. 28. 1944. She was a member of The Delia Presbyterian Church and ZCBJ Lodge No. 128, Rossville. Survivors include three Daughters, Mrs. Frances Matyak, Rossville, Mrs. Rosie Koci, Delia, and Mrs. Mitchell; two sons, Peter Kovar, Rossville, and Charlie Kovar, Delia; a Brother, John Balusek, Rossville; 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Delia Presbyterian Church with burial in the Moravian Cemetery near Delia. Parker Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7076 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Anna d.1939 Mrs. Anna Kovar, 50, who died at her home after a long illness, was horn in Rossville, Oct. 24, 1889 and had lived in this locality all of her life. She married William Kovar Apr. 13, 1909. Anna was confirmed and joined the Presbyterian Church at an early age, being very active in the church and Sunday School. She was a lover of flowers and spent many hours caring for them indoors as well as outdoors. Mrs. Kovar departed this life Jan. 12, 1939 at her home. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Esther and Lucille, her Mother, Mrs. Anna Hejtmanek of Delia, and two brothers, George and Frank Hejtmanek of Delia. A son preceded her in death at birth. The funeral will be at the Delia Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the Czech Moravian cemetery. | |
| 7077 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Benjamin 1 Benjamin H. Kovar Benjamin H. Kovar, 82, Atchison, died Friday, August 25, 1989, at an Atchison hospital. Mr. Kovar was a rural mail carrier for nine years before his retirement in 1969. Before that he had been a railway mail service clerk for 22 years, and owned and managed die farm where he was born. He served in the Army during World War II. He was born November 20, 1906, in Delia, the son of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. He was graduated from Delia High School in 1926. Mr. Kovar was a member of the First Christian Cnurch, Fleming-Jackson-Seever Post #6 of the American Legion, the Railway Mail Association and the Atchison County Historical Society. He also was a member of the Shawnee County Conservation Association, National Association of Federal Retired Employees and the American Postal Workers Association. He was married to Belva Webb on November 29, 1931, in St. Joseph, Mo. She died May 13, 1983. Survivors include a son, Gary Kovar, Atchison; a daughter, Linda Contreras, Atchison; three brothers, Emial Kovar, Rossville, George Kovar, Merriam, and Henry Kovar, Overland Park; a sister, Letha Olejnik, Delia; three grandchildren; and two step- grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Christian Church. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Becker-Stanton Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, or the charity of the donor's choice. | |
| 7078 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Benjamin 2 Kovar Benjamin H. Kovar, 82, Atchison, died Friday, Aug. 25, 1989, at an Atchison hospital. Mr. Kovar was a rural mail carrier for nine years before his retirement in 1969. Before that he had been a railway mail service clerk for 22 years, and owned and managed the farm where he was born. He served in the Army during World War II. He was born Nov. 20, 1906, in Delia, the son of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. He was graduated from Delia High School in 1926. Mr. Kovar was a member of the First Christian Church, Fleming- Jackson-Seever Post. No. 6 of the American Legion, the Railway Mail Association and the Atchison County Historical Society. He also was a member of the Shawnee County Conservation Association, National Rural Letter Carriers Association, National Association of Federal Retired Employees and the American Postal Worker Association. He was Married to Belva Webb on Nov. 29, 1931, in St. Joseph, Mo. She died May 13, 1983. Survivors include a son, Gary Kovar, Atchison; a daughter, Linda Contreras, Atchison; three brothers, Emial Kovar, Rossville, George Kovar, Merriam, and Henry Kovar, Overland Park; a sister, Letha Ole jnik, Delia; three grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildrcn. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Christian Church. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church or the charity of the donor's choice. ATCHISON — Benjamin H. Kovar, 82, At-chison, died Friday, Aug. 25, 1989, at an Atchison hospital. Mr. Kovar was a rural mail carrier for nine years before his retirement in 1969. Before that he had been a railway mail service clerk for 22 years, and owned and managed the farm where he was born. He served in the Army during World War II. He was born Nov. 20, 1906, in Delia, the son of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. He was graduated from Delia High School in 1926. Mr. Kovar was a member of the First Christian Church, Fleming-Jackson-Seever Post No. 6 of the American Legion, the Railway Mail Association and the Atchison County Historical Society. He also was a member of the Shawnee County Conservation Association, National Rural Letter Carriers Association, National Association of Federal Retired Employees and the American Postal Workers Association. He was married to Belva Webb on Nov. 29, 1931, in St. Joseph, Mo. She died May 13, 1983. Survivors include a son, Gary Kovar, Atchison; a daughter, Linda Contreras, Atchison; three brothers, Emial Kovar, Rossville, George Kovar, Merriam, and Henry Kovar, Overland Park; a sister, Letha Olejnik, Delia; three grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Christian Church. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Becker- Stanton Mortuary. Mr. Kovar will lie in state an hour before the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church or the charity of the donor's choice. | |
| 7079 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Betty Miss Betty Ann Kovar Miss Betty Ann Kovar, 76, Raytown, MO, died Fri., Sept. 14, 2007, at her home. She was a registered nurse, retired from Research Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Stella Kovar, and a sister, Agnes Rafferty. Survivors include her brother: Earl Kovar (Disca Ann) of Liberty, MO; a sister; Evelyn Thompson of Pewaukee, WI; a nephew: Mike Rafferty (Cathy) of Harveyville, KS; 4 nieces: Barbara Bielicki (Dave) of Mequon, WI, Kathy Eurich (Dave) of Bayside, WI, Kim Thurmond (Craig) of Fairway, KS, and Kay Kovar of Gardner, KS; 6 great-nephews; 2 great-nieces; and 2 great-great-nephews. Graveside services will be at 11:30 AM, Wed., Sept. 19, 2007, at Rossville Cemetery. Betty will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Tuesday, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Research Medical Center Foundation for Nursing Scholarships, 2316 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 7080 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Carrie 1 Mrs. Carrie Cerny Kovar ROSSVILLE — Mrs. Carrie Cerny Kovar, 82, Rossville, died late Friday, Feb. 6, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Jan. 16, 1905, on a farm north of Rossville in Jackson County, a daughter of Thomas and Catherine Slansky Cerny. She spent all her life in the Rossville and Delia communities. Mrs. Kovar was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Z.C.B.J. Moravan Lodge No. 128 more than 50 years, Golden Agers Club and a charter member of the Countryside Club, all at Rossville. She was married to Emial Kovar Aug. 4, 1926, at her parents’ home northeast of Rossville. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Davis, Willard; a sister, Mrs. Helen Wickham, Seattle, Wash.; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Kovar will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys and an hour before service time at the church. The family will meet with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Presbyterian Church or Z.C.B.J. Moravan Lodge No. 128. | |
| 7081 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Carrie 2 CARRIE KOVAR Mrs. Carrie Cerny Kovar, 82, Rossville, died late Friday, February 6, 1987, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born January 16, 1905, on a farm north of Rossville in Jackson County, a daughter of Thomas and Catherine Slansky Cerny. She spent all her life in the Rossville and Delia communities. Mrs. Kovar was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Z.C.B.J. Moravan Lodge No. 128 more than 50 years, Golden Agers Club and a charter member of the Countryside Club, all at Rossville. She was married to Emial Kovar August 4, 1926, at her parents’ home northeast of Rossville. He survives. Other, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Davis, Willard; a sister, Mrs. Helen Wickham, Seattle, Wash.; two grandchildren, and three great¬grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Casket bearers were Ben Stach, John Davis, Leo Badura, Delbert Faulk, John Fauerbach, and S. M. Thompson. Honorary casket bearers were James Rezac, Marvin Davis, and Bennie Martinek. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Presbyterian Church of Z.C.B.J. Moravan Lodge No. 128. | |
| 7082 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Charley CHARLEY KOVAR Charley Kovar, 101, Delia, died Saturday morning, Feb. 3, 2007, at Midland Hospice House. He was born Dec. 17, 1905, at Delia. He spent all of his life around Delia as a farmer on Soldier Creek. He was a Master Mason at Delia Lodge No. 419, AF & AM for 79 years. He was preceded in death by a brother, three sisters, and his wife, Viola R. Keller Kovar. Survivors include daughters: Doreen Stone and Bertha Dunn both of Topeka, Grace Turenne (Robert) of Baxter, Minn., Peggy Spencer (James) of Blair, Okla.; a son Philip Kovar (Peggy) of Milford; 11 Grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka, followed by Masonic Services conducted by Delia Lodge No. 419, AF & AM. Interment will be in the Czech- Moravan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Delia Lodge No. 419 AF & AM. c/o Jim Dodge, 445 Pearl, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 7083 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Clyde 1 Clyde Kovar Dead From Heart Attack Clyde Kovar, 53, Rossville Route, died of a heart attack Friday while driving a tractor on his farm about a mile south of Delia in Jackson County. He was born Oct. 7, 1911 on the same farm and spent all his life in Jackson County. He was serving his second term as a Jackson County commissioner and was the current chairman of the commission. He was the Jackson County agent for the Farmer’s Union Insurance Company. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, and ZCBJ Moravian Lodge, all at Delia. He was a charter member of the Delia Lions Club and was a member of Royal Arch Masons No. 42 at Holton. He was a member of the Jackson County fair board. Survivors include his wife, Ella, at home; two sons, Eugene W. Kovar and Oren Dean Kovar, both at home; two brothers, Frank E. Kovar, Rogers, Texas, and Edward C. Kovar, Rossville; and two sisters, Mrs. Millie Badura, Rossville, and Mrs. Viola Gideon, Paxico. Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at the Delia Presbyterian Church with burial in the Moravian Cemetery. Parker Mortuary in Topeka was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7084 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Clyde 2 Rossville Man Dies Operating Farm Tractor Clyde Kovar, 53, Route 1, Rossville, died of a heart attack Friday while driving a tractor on his farm about a mile south of Delia in Jackson County. He was born Oct. 7, 1911 on the same farm and spent all his life in Jackson County. He was serving his second term as a Jackson County commissioner and was the current chairman of the commission. He was the Jackson County agent for the Farmer’s Union Insurance Company. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, and ZCBJ Moravian Lodge, all at Delia. He was a charter member of the Delia Lions Club and was a member of Royal Arch Masons No. 42 at Holton. He was a member of the Jackson County fair board. Survivors include his wife, Ella, at home; two sons, Eugene W. Kvar and Oren Dean Kovar, both at home; two brothers, Frank E. Kovar, Rogers, Tex., and Edward C. Kovar, Roseville, and two sisters, Mrs. Millie Badura, Route 1, Rossville, and Mrs. Viola Gideon, Paxico. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Clyde Kovar family wishes to acknowledge with deepest thanks to all their neighbors, friends and relatives whose many expressions of love, words of sympathy, and acts of kindness has served to uphold them in their time of sorrow in the loss of their loved one. The beautiful flowers, the many cards, the many letters, the comforting prayers, and the contributions for the memorial fund were all deeply appreciated. We want to especially thank the U.P.W. of the Delia Presbyterian Church for serving lunch, the people who furnished the music at the church services, the Rev, Donald Sears for officiating at the memorial services, the pallbearers, and the Masonic Lodge for the graveside services. The family is grateful for everyones thoughtfulness. Mrs. Clyde Kovar, Eugene W. Kovar, Oren Dean Kovar | |
| 7085 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Clyde 3 Clyde Kovar Clyde Kovar, one of the six children of Joe and Fannie Kovar, was born October 7, 1912 near Delia. He attended Delia Grade and High School. Since then he has devoted his entire years to farming and other interests. Clyde had many interests in his life, but his farming, 4-H work and cattle interests were his chief hobbies. He was united in marriage to Ella Elsik of Temple, Texas, on January 14, 1936. To this union were born three children; one daughter dying in infancy, and two sons, Eugene W. and Oren Dean. At an early age Clyde Kovar became a member of the Czech Presbyterian Church near Delia and when it was disorganized, he transferred his membership to the Delia Presbyterian Church where he had served in the capacity of a trustee, elder, and treasurer. He was a member of the Masonic bodies at Delia and Holton, where he held many offices during the years. He was also a member of the Eastern Star at Rossville. Clyde was a charter member and a past president of the Delia Lions Club. He also was a past president of the Czech-Moravian cemetery board. He served for sixteen years on the old PMA Board representing Washington Township; was a past vice president of the Jackson County Livestock Association and a director of the County Fair Board. He was a member of the ZCBJ Moravian Lodge and a member of the Farmers Union. For the past two years he served as one of the Jackson County Agents for the Farmers Union Insurance Company. Clyde Kovar was serving his second term as a Jackson County Commissioner, being the chairman this year. He was active in 4-H Club work and was a leader for many years. In 1952 he received a conservation award from the Jackson County Bankers Association for his active work in land conservation. He is survived by his wife and two sons, as previously mentioned; two brothers, Frank of Rogers, Texas, and Edward of Rossville, Kansas; two sisters Mrs. Millie Badura of Rossville and Mrs. Viola Gideon of Paxico, Kansas; one brother, Rev. Louis J. Kovar, preceded him in death; many relatives and a host of friends. Clyde believed in thriftiness, believed in his church convictions and served his community to the best of his ability by being a good neighbor and a good Samaritan. Services were held at the Presbyterian Church on June 27, 1965 at 2 p.m. Rev. D.F. Sears officiated. Mrs. Joseph Zlatnik and Laverne Zlatnik sang several songs. They were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Ira Williams. Pallbearers were E.W. Rezac, Ignac Horak, Alfred Koci, Scott Klusmire, Milan Hejtmanek and George Olejnik. Interment was in the Czech-Moravian Cemetery near Delia. In Memory Of Clyde Kovar Born October 7, 1911 Date of Death June 25, 1965 Services From Delia Presbyterian Church Clergyman Officiating Rev. Donald Sears Final Resting Place Moravian Cemetery Funeral Conducted By Parker Mortuary Clyde Kovar Bro. Clyde Kovar, 53, died of a heart attack June 25, 1965 while driving a tractor on his farm near Rossville, Kans. He was born Oct. 7, 1911 on the farm and spent all his life in Jackson County. He was serving his second term as a Jackson County Commissioner. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Lodge No. 419, A.F. and A.M., a charter member of the Delia Lions Club, Royal Arch Masons No. 42; Jackson County fair board, chairman of the Moravian cemetery near Rossville, and a member of our Lodge over 20 years. Funeral services were held June 27, 1965 at the Delia Presbyterian Church with burial in the Moravian Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ella; 2 sons, Eugene W. Kovar, Oren Dean Kovar, both at home; 2 brothers, Frank E. Kovar of Rogers, Texas, Edward C. Kovar of Rossville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Millie Badura of Rossville, and Mrs. Viola Gideon of Paxico. Z.C.B.J. Lodge Moravan No. 129, Rossville, Kans., extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. William Olejnik, Pres. | |
| 7086 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Earl Earl E. Kovar Earl E. Kovar, 85, Liberty, MO passed away suddenly November 13, 2015. A celebration of his life with be 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 with full military honors at 4:00 p.m. at Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, Liberty, MO. Earl was born April 8, 1930 in Topeka, KS to Peter Paul and Anastasia Agnes (Martinek) Kovar. He was a 1948 graduate of Rossville High School. On June 18, 1955 he married Disca Ann McKown in Liberty, MO. After 30 years of service, Earl retired from the Post Office in 1985 and then enjoyed 30 years of traveling with his wife. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Stella Kovar and sisters, Betty Ann Kovar and Agnes Anna Rafferty. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Disca Ann Kovar; daughters, Kimberly Ann Thurmond (Craig) and Kay Marie Kovar (Susan Duncan); sister, Evelyn Marie Thompson; sister-in-law, Sammy Mihlhauser and extended family. Arrangements: Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, 119 E. Franklin St., Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-2000. | |
| 7087 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Edd Edd J. Kovar Edd J. Kovar, 83, of Wenatchee, Wash., died Monday, January 16, 1989, in Colonial Vista Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was born January 25, 1905, at Delia, to Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar where he grew up and attended school, then worked on the family farm. He married Selma Edwards at Topeka, on March 30, 1932, and they made their first home at Rossville, where he owned and operated a feed store and creamery. They moved to Wenatchee in 1941, where Mr. Kovar worked for Meadowmoor Dairy, then went to work managing two fruit orchards in, the Wenatchee Valley. In the early 1950s, he went to work at the Wells and Wade sheet metal shop until 1953, when he went to work at Van Doren Equipment. He retired in 1970. Mr. Kovar was a member of Central Christian Church and was a past member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife, Selma, at home; one son, Duane Kovar, Spokane, WA; one daughter, Nancy Lightfield, Clarkston, WA; four brothers, George Kovar, Merriam, Emial Kovar, Rossville, Ben Kovar, Atchison, and Henry Kovar, Overland Park; one sister, Letha Olejnik, Delia; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Services were Friday at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Dick Davidson officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Park. Telford's Chapel of the Valley was in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Central Christian Church or to the Parkinson's Foundation. | |
| 7088 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Edna Mrs. Edna Mae Kovar Mrs. Edna Mae Kovar, 89, Rossville, died late Wednesday, March 14, 1990, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1901, in Willard, the daughter of Frank and Olive Grace Everly Lee, and spent her life in the area. Mrs. Kovar was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. She was married to Edward C. Kovar Oct. 27, 1923, in Topeka. He died March 8, 1976. A son died in infancy. Survivors include four daughters, Mae DeVader, Emmett, Jean Huntsman and Ruth Bunzel, both of Topeka, and Virginia Crupper, Rossville; a son, Ray Kovar, St. Marys; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grand- child. Services will be at 10 a m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Kovar will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Edna Mae Kovar Mrs. Edna Mae Kovar, 89, Rossville, died Wednesday, March 14, 1990, at a Topeka hospital. She was born January 26, 1901, in Willard, the daughter of Frank and Olive Grace Everly Lee, and spent her life in the area. Mrs. Kovar was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. She was married to Edward C. Kovar October 27, 1923, in Topeka. He died March 8, 1976. A son died in infancy. Survivors include four daughters, Mae DeVader, Emmett, Jean Huntsman and Ruth Bunzel, both of Topeka, and Virginia Crupper, Rossville; a son, Ray Kovar, St. Marys; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great- great-grandchild. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the charity of the donor's choice. | |
| 7089 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Edward 1 Edward C. Kovar ROSSVILLE - Edward C. Kovar, 73, Rossville, died Monday afternoon at his home after suffering a heart attack. He was born July 19, 1902, at Rossville and had lived here all his life. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church, the Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, and the Moravian Lodge ZCBJ No. 128, both at Rossville. He was married to Edna M. Lee on Oct. 27, 1923, In Topeka. She survives at the home. Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mae DeVader, Emmett, Mrs. Jean Huntsman, 1900 N. Fillmore, Topeka, Mrs. Virginia Crupper, Rossville, and Mrs. Ruth Bunzel, 730 Ridgeview, Topeka; a son, Ray Kovar, St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Viola Gideon, Paxico; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary in Topeka is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may made to the Kansas Heart Association or the Rossville Presbyterian Church. | |
| 7090 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Edward 2 Edward C. Kovar Edward C. Kovar, 73, Rossville, died suddenly at his home Monday, March 8, 1976 of an apparent heart attack. He was born July 19, 1902 in Rossville. He was a retired farmer. On October 27, 1923, he was married to Edna M. Lee in Topeka. She survives. Mr. Kovar was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville, the Hesperian Lodge #111 AF&AM in Rossville, and Moravian Lodge #128 ZCBJ. In addition to his widow, Mr. Kovar is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mae DeVader, Emmett, Mrs. Jean Huntsman, Topeka, Mrs. Virginia Krupper, Rossville, and Mrs. Ruth Bunzel, Topeka; one son, Ray Kovar, St. Marys; one sister, Mrs. Viola Gideon, Paxico; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Interment, under the direction of Parker Mortuary in Topeka, will be in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 7091 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Ella 1 ELLA KOVAR Mrs. Ella Emilie Kovar, 67, Rossville, died Monday, December 14, 1981, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Kovar was born August 10, 1914, at Temple, Tex. to Emil and Frances Simecek Elsik. She married Clyde Kovar January 14, 1936, at Temple, Tex. and the couple moved to the Rossville/Delia area. Mr. Kovar died June 25, 1965. To this union were born three children. A daughter, Mary Frances Kovar, died in infancy November 7, 1941. Surviving her are two sons, Eugene W. Kovar, Columbia, Mo., and Oren D. Kovar, Rossville. Other survivors are four brothers, Olvin Elsik, Mabank, Tex., Johnny Elsik, Burlington, Tex., Alvin Elsik, Dallas, Tex., Antone Elsik, Temple, Tex.; four sisters, Ruth Jurca, Cameron, Tex., Lillian Billeck, Vlesta Havilik, and Delores Teer, all of Temple, Tex.; and two grandchildren. Mrs. Kovar was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church, Amaryllis Chapter 321, Order of the Eastern Star, ZCBJ Lodge at Rossville, and was an active 4- H leader. She had been employed by the Rossville Valley Manor for several years. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 Tuesday evening (tonight) at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. Wed-nesday at the Delia Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Bill Adair officiating. Interment will be in the (Missing remaining portion) | |
| 7092 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Ella 2 Mrs. Ella Emilie Kovar Mrs. Ella Emilie Kovar, 67, Rossville, died Monday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Aug. 10, 1914, in Texas and lived in the Rossville community since 1936. Mrs. Kovar had worked at Rossville Valley Manor. She was a member of the Presbyteri¬an Church at Delia, and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of Eastern Star, and Z.C.B.J. Lodge, both at Rossville. She also was a 4-H club leader. She was married to Clyde Kovar Jan. 14, 1936, at Temple, Tex. He died June 25, 1965. A daughter, Mary F. Kovar, died Nov. 7, 1941. Survivors include two sons, Eugene W. Kovar, Columbia, Mo., and Oren D. Kovar, Rossville; four brothers, Olvin Elsik, Mabank, Tex., Johnny Elsik, Burlington, Tex., Alvin Elsik, Dallas, and Antone Elsik, Temple, Tex.; four sisters, Ms. Ruth Jurca, Cameron, Tex., and Mrs. Lillian Bitleck, Mrs. Vlesta Havilik and Mrs. Delores Teer, all in Temple, Tex. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial will be in the Czech-Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville. Relatives and friends will meet from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church, Delia, 66418. | |
| 7093 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Emial 1 Emial Kovar ROSSVILLE — Emial P. Kovar, 98, Rossville, died Friday, Oct. 5,2001, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Kovar was a meat cutter in Rossville for many years at the Wehner’s Grocery Store. He was a volunteer firefighter and treasurer for the Rossville Fire Department and Shawnee County Fire District No. 3. He was born April 4,1903, near Delia, the son of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. He lived his entire life in the Delia and Rossville communities. Mr. Kovar was a life member of ZCBJ Lodge and a charter member of Rossville Senior Center. He married Carrie Ann Cerny on Aug. 4,1926, in Rossville. She died Feb. 6,1987. Mr. Kovar also was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy J. Davis, June 17,1990. Survivors include two granddaughters, Carolyn Sage, Topeka, and Beverly Martinek, Loveland, Colo.; three great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Kovar will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville, where visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of the funeral chapel. | |
| 7094 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Emial 2 Emial Kovar Emial P. Kovar, 98, Rossville, died Friday, October 5, 2001, at Rossville Valley Manor. He was bom April 4,1903, near Delia, die son of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. He had lived in the Delia and Rossville communities all of his life. He grew up in the Delia community and attended Delia schools. He farmed near Delia until 1948 when he moved to Rossville where he was a meat cutter for many years at Wehner’s grocery store. He was a lifetime member of the ZCBJ Lodge, and was a charter member of the Rossville Senior Center. He had been a volunteer for the Rossville Fire Department and Shawnee County Fire District No. 3, where he was treasurer for many years. On August 4,1926, he married Carrie Ann Cerny at Rossville. She died February 6, 1987. A daughter, Dorothy J. Davis, died June 17, 1990. Survivors include two grand-daughters, Carolyn Sage, Topeka, and Beverly Martinek, Loveland, CO; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. His service was at 10 a.m. Monday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. A family visitation was held Sunday from 5 until 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7095 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Eugene Eugene Wayne Kovar Born: July 6, 1943 Died: August 17, 2011 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Eugene was born on July 6, 1943 and passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Eugene was a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. | |
| 7096 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Fannie Mrs. Fannie Kovar, 75, died Monday at her home north of Rossville. She was born July 3, 1878 in Zadverice, Moravia and came to the United States when she was eleven years old. She had lived in Kansas since 1898. She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Kovar of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Millie Badura of Rossville and Mrs. Viola Gideon of Paxico; four sons, Frank Kovar of Rogers, Tex., Edward and Clyde Kovar both of Rossville and Louis Kovar of St. Paul, Minn.; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, John Balusek of Rossville; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Kovar of Delia, and Mrs. Albin Besta of Rossville; The funeral services were at 2 P.M. Wednesday at the Delia Presbyterian. | |
| 7097 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Frances Death claimed Mrs. Paul (Frances) Kovar early Monday morning at her home north of Rossville, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, eight children and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Czech Presbyterian church, four miles north of Rossville. Music was furnished by Mrs. Mary Bailey and Mrs. Ruth Hesse, accompanied by firs. Edith Higginbottom of Rossville. | |
| 7098 |  | Obituary- Kovar, George George Kovar George Kovar, 92, Merriam, died December 14, 1989, in the Sharonlane Nursing Home in Shawnee. He was born in Rossville and moved to Merriam in 1935. Mr. Kovar worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, retiring as a railway clerk supervisor in 1958. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees; and a member and elder of Overland Park Christian Church. He was an Army veteran of World War I and a member of the Peter Smith Post of the American Legion and the Shawnee Mission Barracks of the Veterans of World War I. Mr. Kovar was a member of the Shawnee Masonic Lodge and the Johnson County Past Masters Club. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Vivian Kovar, of the home; a son, Gilbert G. Kovar, and a daughter, Hazel J. McCullough, both of Overland Park; two brothers, Emial Kovar, Rossville, and Henry Kovar, Overland Park; a sister, Letha Olejnik, Delia; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were at the Amos Family Chapel, Shawnee. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the George Kovar memorial fund at the church. | |
| 7099 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Georgia Georgia Kovar Georgia Lucilie Kovar, 87, Topeka, died Tuesday, Nov. 7,2000, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Dec. 14,1912, in Delia, the daughter of William and Anna Hejtmanek Kovar. She graduated from Delia High School. Among survivors are a brother -in-law and a nephew, both in The Woodlands, Texas. Ms. Kovar was cremated. Inurnment in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery near Delia will be private. Penweli-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Georgia Kovar Georgia Lucille Kovar, 87, Topeka, died Tuesday, November 7, 2000, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born December 14, 1912, in Delia, the daughter of William and Anna Hejtmanek Kovar. She graduated from Delia High School. Among survivors are a brother-in-law and nephew, both in The Woodlands, TX. Ms. Kovar was cremated. Inurnment in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery near Delia was private. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7100 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Hazel Hazel V. Kovar Hazel Vivian Kovar, 93, Merriam, died Friday, April 9, 1999, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam. She was born in Rossville and had lived in Merriam since 1935. She rode a Shetland pony several miles to school each day in Rossville. Mrs. Kovar taught for one year at the Twin Rose School, a one-room school in Rossville. She was married to George Kovar. He died December 14, 1989. She was also preceded in death by three grandsons. Surviving her are a son, Gilbert G. Kovar; a daughter, Hazel McCullough; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Her service was April 13, at the Overland Park Christian Church; burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery, under the direction of the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. |
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