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| 7101 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Henry 1 Henry Homer Kovar Henry Homer Kovar, 83, formerly of Topeka, died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, at an Overland Park nursing home. Mr. Kovar was retired from the postal service where he was awarded a Superior Accomplishment Award at his retirement. He was an Army veteran of World War II and had served in the South Pacific. He was born June 21,1913, in Delia, the son of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. He had lived in Rossville, Chicago, Wenatchee, Wash., and Overland Park, as well as Topeka. Mr. Kovar was a 50-year member of Orient Lodge No. 51 AF&AM and the ZCBJ Lodge at Rossville. He also was a member of Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church in Overland Park. He was married to Jarmilla Mitcha on March 30, 1946, in Topeka. She died Oct. 25, 1996. Survivors include a brother, Emial Kovar, Rossville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial with Masonic graveside services conducted by Lodge No. 51 AF&AM will be at Prairie Home Cemetery in Topeka. Mr. Kovar will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, 66604 | |
| 7102 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Henry 2 Henry H. Kovar Henry Homer Kovar, 83, Overland Park, died Wednesday, June 11,1997, at the Indian Creek Nursing Center in Overland Park. He was born June 21, 1913, in Delia, the son of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. He had lived in Rossville, Chicago, Topeka, Wenatchee, WA, and Overland Park. Mr. Kovar served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge; a 50-year member of the ZCBJ Lodge at Rossville; and a member of the Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church at Overland Park. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service with a Superior Accom-plishment Award being presented to him at his retirement. He was married to Jarmilla Mitcha on May 30, 1946, at Topeka. She died October 25, 1996. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers. Surviving him is one brother, Emial Kovar, Rossville. The family received friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. His service was at 10:00 Friday morning at the mortuary. Interment was in Prairie Home Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka 66604. | |
| 7103 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Infant son Son of Edward and Edna Kovar. | |
| 7104 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Jarmilla 1 Jarmilla Geraldine Kovar Jarmilla Geraldine Kovar, 77, formerly of Topeka, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1996, at an Overland Park nursing home. Mrs. Kovar had worked for Sears in Chicago, Topeka, on the Plaza at Kansas City, Mo., and in Overland Park before she retired after 35 years of service. She was born Nov. 25, 1918, at Houston, the daughter of John Mitcha Sr. and Pauline Zobal Mitcha. She had lived in Texas, Chicago, Topeka, Rossville and Wenatchee, Wash., before she moved to Overland Park. Mrs. Kovar was a member of Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church at Overland Park, Beulah Chapter No. 34 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Topeka and a 50- year member of the of the ZCBJ Lodge at Rossville. She married Henry Kovar on March 30, 1946, at Topeka. He survives. Graveside services at Prairie Home Cemetery will be private. Mrs. Kovar will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Beulah Chapter No. 34 of the Order of the Eastern Star and sent in care of Marlene Finney, 2924 S.W. Maupin Lane, Topeka, 66614-4148. | |
| 7105 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Jarmilla 2 Jarmilla G. Kovar Jarmilla Geraldine Kovar, 77, died Friday, October 25, 1996, at the Indian Creek Nursing Center in Overland Park. She was born November 25, 1918, in Houston, Tex., daughter of John Mitcha, Sr. and Pauline Zobal Mitcha. She had lived in Overland Park for many years. Mrs. Kovar had also lived in Texas, Chicago, Ill., Topeka, Rossville, and Wenatchee, Wash, before moving to Overland Park. She had worked for Sears Roebuck and Co. in Chicago, Topeka, on the Plaza at Kansas City, Mo., and in Overland Park for 35 years before she retired. Mrs. Kovar was a member of Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church at Overland Park; Beulah Chapter #34, Order of the Eastern Star in Topeka; and was a 50-year member of the ZCBJ Lodge at Rossville. She was married to Henry Kovar March 30,1946, in Topeka. He survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister-in-law, Ruth Mitcha, Overland Park; nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held Monday at Prairie Home Cemetery, Topeka, under direction of the Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Beulah Chapter #34, Order of the Eastern Star, and sent in care of Marlene Finney, 29024 S.W. Maupin Lane, Topeka 66614-4148. | |
| 7106 |  | Obituary- Kovar, John 1 JOHN KOVAR John Kovar was born in Moravia, Czechoslovakia, February 2, 1872, and passed to his reward at his home 4 1-2 miles east of Delia, Friday, January 28, 1944, aged 71 years, 11 months and 26 days. He came to the United States when 2 years old with his parents, Paul and Veronica Kovar. They first came to Topeka and later settled on a farm on Cross Creek 6 miles north of Rossville, in 1874. In his earlier days he joined the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. He was united in marriage to Anna Balusek on September 11, 1895. To this union were born five children, all of whom survive with the widow. They are Peter Kovar, Rossville; Charley Kovar, Delia; Mrs. Frances Matyak of Delia; Mrs. Rosie Koci, Auburn, Kans.; and Mrs. Mollie Mitchell of Oxnard, Calif; three ‘brothers, Paul, Joseph and William Kovar, Rossville; one sister, Mrs. Anna Scasta, Bryan, Texas; seventeen grandchidlren; one great-grandchild and a host of friends. Funeral services were held in the Delia Presbyterian Church, Monday afternoon, January 31st, with the Rev. N. P. Olney officiating. The pallbearers were Messrs. Joe Badura, John Kratina, Frank Stach, Ignace Korak, Paul Matyak and Phil Bahner. Burial was in the Czech-Moravian Cemetery. We desire to express our thanks and appreciation to friends and neighbors for sympathy in our recent bereavement, .and assistance of any kind during the long illness and death of our husband and father. Anna Kovar; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kovar, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Kovar, Mr. and Mrs. Matyak, Mr. and Mrs. Koci, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. | |
| 7107 |  | Obituary- Kovar, John 2 Jan Kovar [No translation available at this time.] | |
| 7108 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Louis 1 Dr. Kovar Rites to Be Friday Funeral services will be held Friday at 6 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church for Dr. Louis J. Kovar, 53 of 3229 Proctor Street, pastor of the church, who died unexpectedly Wed. at 9:45 p.m. in the St. Marys Hospital (Mar 1, 1961). He had been taken to the Hospital after being stricken at 8:30 p.m. while attending a Rotary Club Banquet in Beaumont. Dr. and Mrs. Kovar and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blanton Sr., had driven to Beaumont for the meeting, and the pastor appeared in unusual health. He chatted with his companions during the trip and greeted friends on arriving at the crowded banquet hall. Preliminaries of the program were in progress, and the meal had not been served. The party was seated at a table near the front of the room. Blanton’s first realization that Dr. Kovar was ill came when he dropped a glass of water he had raised to his lips, and seemed to sit rigid. Blanton and others inquired if he was feeling bad, and the minister was unable to answer. Doctors sitting nearby came to the table. Only words that Blanton heard Dr. Kovar utter were, “Get Ben White,” his personal physician here. The pastor was unable to use his hands, paralysis having gripped his body. | |
| 7109 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Louis 2 Rotarians lifted the stricken clergyman in his chair and bodily carried him to the ambulance which had been summoned. Doctor Kovar apparently lost consciousness en route to the hospital here. He was accompanied on the ride by Mrs. Kovar and others. Dr. Kovar was born near Rossville, Kans. After finishing high school in Delia, Kans., he attended Kansas State University, where he received a B.S. degree in 1931. In 1935, he received his B.D. degree from Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Omaha, Neb. He was awarded a P.H.D. degree from Macalister College in St. Paul, Minn. in 1956. The same year he became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church here. After his ordination in the Presbytery of Topeka in 1935, he held numerous pastorates in Oklahoma, Missouri, Minnesota and attended as a missionary and observer, a school for Indian Mission work in Metlakatla, Alaska. At the time of his death he was making plans for a cruise tour to Canada and Alaska as a leader of a Presbyterian | |
| 7110 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Louis 3 Group in late July and early August. Dr. Kovar’s articles, sermons, poems, and dramas have been published in numerous magazines, periodicals, and anthologies and he was widely known as a leader and scholar in Presbyterian activities. He was a member of the Port Arthur Rotary Club, a past president of the Port Arthur Ministerial Alliance and had taken an active part in civic affairs since coming to this city. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Doris Kovar, one son, Lynn Kovar, a daughter, Mary Kovar, all of Port Arthur; three brothers, Frank Kovar of Rogers, Texas, Clyde and Ed Kovar of Rossville, Kan., and two sisters, Mrs. Viola Gideon, of Paxico, Kan., and Mrs. Millie Badura of Rossville. Dr. Kovar’s body will lie in state in the church from today at 5 p.m. until time for the services. Following the service the body will be sent to Juniata, Neb. for burial in the Juniata Cemetery. It has been requested by Dr. Kovar’s family that friends make memorial donations to the church building fund in lieu of floral tribute. Buried in Neb. Mon, at 2:30 p.m. Mar. 6, 1961. Died in Port Arthur, Texas, Wed., Mar. 1, 1961. | |
| 7111 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Mary The infant daughter of Ella and Clyde Kovar. | |
| 7112 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Paul PAUL KOVAR Paul Peter Kovar, 95, of Rossville died Wednesday morning at the Lakeside Nursing Home in Silver Lake after a long illness. He was the son of Veronica Swetlick and Paul Kovar. He was born January 20, 1867, near Seninka, Moravia, and came to this country with his parents when he was eight years old. The family settled on a farm between Rossville and Delia. Mr. Kovar has spent most of his life farming in this community. He was married to Frances Kovarik in Bryan, Texas February 24, 1894. Mrs. Kovar preceded him in death in February 1939. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Letha Olejnik of Delia, Mrs. Frances Slansky, Plainville, Kansas; five sons, Edd J. Kovar, Wenatchee, Wash., George Kovar of Merriam, Kansas, Henry? Kovar of Overland Park, Kansas, Ben Kovar of Atchison, Kansas, Emial Kovar of Rossville; 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. One grandson, Frank Lysek of Grover City, California, war reared by the Kovars. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church with burial in Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville. Rev. Donald Sears of Rossville officiated. Pallbearers were Frank Wood, James Rezac, Edd Smatla, Leonard Dodge, Frank Stach and Ben Stach. | |
| 7113 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Peter 1 PETER P. KOVAR Peter P. Kovar, 81, Rossville, died Saturday, December 20, 1980, at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 30, 1899, near Rossville, the son of John and Anna Balusek Kovar. Mr. Kovar was a farmer. He was a member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, and the Presbyterian Church, both at Delia. He married Stella Martinek on January 23, 1929. She preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Kovar, Kansas City, Mrs. Agnes Rafferty, Rossville, and Mrs. Evelyn Thompson, Milwaukee, Wise.; two sisters, Mrs. Rosie Koci, Topeka, and Mrs. Mollie Mitchell, Rossville; a brother, Charlie Kovar, Delia; five grandchildren; and three great¬grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Parker-Price Mortuary. Masonic services will be provided by Delia Masonic Lodge No. 419. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Casket bearers are Marvin Davis, Frank Stach, Bill Olejnik, Francis Schraeder, Rudy Krasny, and John Fauerbach. | |
| 7114 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Peter 2 Kover Peter P. Kovar, 81, Rossville, died Saturday, December 20, at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 30, 1899, near Rossville, the son of John and Anna Balusek Kovar. Mr. Kovar was a farmer. He was a member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, and the Presbyterian church, both at Delia. He married Stella Martineck [sic Martinek] January 23, 1929. She preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Kovar, Kansas City, Mrs. Agnes Rafferty, Rossville, and Mrs. Evelyn Thompson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; a son, Earl Kovar, Liberty, Missouri; two sisters, Mrs. Rosie Koci, Topeka, and Mrs. Mollie Mitchell, Rossville; a brother, Charlie Kover, Delia; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Kovar, Peter P. – age 81, of Rossville, Kansas, passed away December 20, 1980. Services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Parker-Price Chapel. Rev. William Adair officiating. Interment Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary 235 W. Independence 234-5850 Peter P. Kover Peter P. Kovar, 81, Rossville, died Saturday at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 30, 1899, near Rossville, the son of John and Anna Balusek Kovar. Mr. Kovar was a farmer. He was a member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, and the Presbyterian Church, both at Delia. He married Stella Martineck [sic Martinek] Jan. 23, 1929. She preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Kovar, Kansas City, Mrs. Agnes Rafferty, Rossville, and Mrs. Evelyn Thompson, Milwaukee, Wis.; a son, Earl Kovar, Liberty, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Rosie Koci, Topeka, and Mrs. Mollie Mitchell, Rossville; a brother, Charlie Kover, Delia; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. | |
| 7115 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Rudolph First Death in Paul Kovar Family Rudolph Edwin Kovar, aged 8 years, 6 months and two days, the eighth child of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kovar died Tuesday, April 10th, after being sick over five weeks, and the funeral was held last Thursday, April 12, conducted by the Rev. Crawford. Little Rudolph was taken down first with rheumatism and later developed pneumonia. Surviving the last named he contracted measles and the latter was too much for his weakened little body and he succumbed after much suffering. It is probable that he would never have been strong because of the ravages of the rheumatism, which had affected his heart. The loss of little Rudolph is the first in the Kovar's family of ten children and his loss is a great bereavement to his parents. Rudolph was a student in the Delia public schools and beautiful floral offerings were sent by his fellow students. The pallbearers were Joe Gillgannon, Arthur Jackson, Miles Wolfe and Frank Moore of the Delia high school. The members of the U.B. church also sent beautiful flowers. Besides his parents he is survived by five brothers and four sisters. The body was laid to rest in the Bohemian cemetery. [From 19 Apr 1917] | |
| 7116 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Stella 1 Mrs. Stella Kovar Mrs. Stella Kovar, 68, Route 1, Rossville, died Friday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Feb. 29, 1908, at Rossville, and spent her life in the Rossville- Delia area. She was a member of Moravian Lodge No. 128, Rossville. She was married to Peter Kovar Jan. 23,1929, in Rossville. He survives. Other survivors include one son, Earl Kovar, Liberty, Mo.; three daughters, Miss Betty Kovar, Kansas City, Mrs. Agnes Rafferty, Rossville, and Mrs. Evelyn Thompson, Milwaukee, Wis.; six brothers, Emil Martinek, Albert Martinek, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, all of Rossville, and Vince Martinek and William Martinek, both of Silver Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Osage City, Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, and Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 7117 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Stella 2 Mrs. Stella Kovar Mrs. Stella Kovar, 68, Route 1, Rossville, died Friday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Feb. 29, 1908, at Rossville, and spent her life in the Rossville- Delia area. She was a member of Moravian Lodge No. 128, Rossville. She was married to Peter Kovar Jan. 23,1929, in Rossville. He survives. Other survivors include one son, Earl Kovar, Liberty, Mo.; three daughters, Miss Betty Kovar, Kansas City, Mrs. Agnes Rafferty, Rossville, and Mrs. Evelyn Thompson, Milwaukee, Wis.; six brothers, Emil Martinek, Albert Martinek, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, all of Rossville, and Vince Martinek and William Martinek, both of Silver Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Osage City, Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, and Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. KOVAR, MRS. STELLA – age 68, of Rossville, Ks., passed away December 17, 1976. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday at the Parker Mortuary Chapel. The Rev. Dwight Seneker of the Rossville Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Rossville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. PARKER MORTUARY 900 N. Jackson 234-5850 | |
| 7118 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Veruna Veruna Kovar was born June 6, 1840 at Cichov, Moravia, Europe. She was confirmed in the Lutheran Church Faith in childhood and after coming to America she joined the Presbyterian church of which she was a member to the last. She married Paul Kovar in 1862 and to this union were born four sons and a daughter. She came to America with her husband and family in 1876 direct to this community and always resided here. Her husband preceded her in death in 1899. She died Aug. 20, 1926 at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 14 days. She is survived by four sons, Paul, John, Joseph and William of this community and a daughter Mrs. Anna Scasta of Wheelock, Tex., 28 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Roslna Slacik of Corning, Mo. She is buried in the Czech Cemetery, north of Rossville. | |
| 7119 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Viola 1 Viola Rae Kovar MILFORD — Viola Rae Kovar, 83, Milford, formerly of rural Delia, died Friday, May 21, 1993, at a Junction City nursing home. She was born Feb. 2, 1910, on a farm near Delia, the daughter of Alfred Ray and Lillie Bland Keller. She grew up near Delia and attended Delia High School. She was married to Charley Kovar on Aug. 14, 1929, at the rural home of her parents near Delia. Mrs. and Mrs. Kovar lived and farmed near Delia until 1987, when they moved to Milford to live with their son, Philip Kovar. Mrs. Kovar became a resident of Valley View Professional Care Center in April 1990. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Survivors include her husband, Charley Kovar, at the home in Milford; four daughters, Doreen Stone, Topeka, Bertha Dunn, Rossville, Grace Turenne, Pine City, Minn., and Peggy Spencer, Blair, Okla.; a son, Phillip Kovar, Milford; a sister, Leafy Keller Daugherty, Mayetta; 11 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and eight step- great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Czech-Moravan Cemetery near Delia. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia and sent in care of the funeral home. Viola Rae Keller Kovar MILFORD — Viola Rae Keller Kovar, 83, Milford, formerly of Delia, died Friday, May 21, 1993, at a Junction City nursing home. She moved from Delia to Milford in 1987 to be near relatives. Johnson Funeral Chapel of Junction City is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7120 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Viola 2 Viola Rae Kovar Viola Rae Kovar, 83, Milford, formerly of rural Delia, died Friday, May 21, 1993, at a Junction City nursing home. She was born February 2, 1910, on a farm near Delia, the daughter of Alfred Ray and Lillie Bland Keller, she grew up near Delia and attended Delia High School. She was married to Charley Kovar on August 14, 1929, at the rural home of her parents near Delia. Mr. and Mrs. Kovar lived and farmed near Delia until 1987, when they moved to Milford to live with their son, Phillip Kovar. Mrs. Kovar became a resident of Valley View Professional Care Center in April 1990. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Survivors include her husband, Charley Kovar, at the home, in Milford; four daughters, Doreen Stone, Topeka, Bertha Dunn, Rossville, Grace Turenne, Pine City, Minn., and Peggy Spencer, Blair, Okla.; a son, Phillip Kovar, Milford; a sister, Leafy Keller Daugherty, Mayetta; 11 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and eight step- great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery near Delia. Visitation was Monday at Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Delia and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7121 |  | Obituary- Kovar, William William the youngest son of Paul and Verunal (Swetlick) Kovar was born May 25, 1883 and died Mar. 15, 1961 at Burlingame, Kans. He married Anna Hejtmanek, Apr. 13, 1909. She preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 1939, a son preceded him in death at birth. He is survived by two daughters, Lucille Kovar and Esther Terrell of Burlingame, Kans. A grandson, Jerry Lee Terrill, Burlingame and a brother, Paul of Rossville. Services will be held Saturday, Mar. 18, 1961 at 2:00 P.M. at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Rev. Clyde Masten officiating. Interment in the Czech Moravian Cemetery. Carey Funeral Home of Burlingame, Kans. is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7122 |  | Obituary- Kozak, Agnes 1 Mrs. Agnes S. Kozak OSAGE CITY — Mrs. Agnes S. Kozak, 87, Osage City, died Saturday at an Osage City nursing home. She was born Dec. 29, 1894, at Delia, the daughter of Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek. She spent most of her life in Shawnee County until she moved to Osage City in 1958. Mrs. Kozak was a security guard and judge of horticulture exhibits at Shawnee County Fairgrounds for 36 years before she retired. She was a charter member of Grove Farm Bureau and was a 4-H leader at Grove for several years. She also was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at Osage City. She married William Kozak Jan. 25, 1915, at Delia. He died Aug. 11,1964. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Grace Kozak Frese, Hudson, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, and Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; four brothers, Albert Martinek, Emil Martinek, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, all of Rossville; four grandchildren; and two stepgrand- children. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St, Patrick’s Catholic Church, Osage City. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of Crable Funeral Chapel. AGNES S. KOZAC [sic] Mrs. Agnes S. Kozak, 87, Osage City, died Saturday, June 19, 1982, at an Osage City nursing home. She was born December 29, 1894, at Delia, the daughter of Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek. She spent most of her life in Shawnee County until she moved to Osage City in 1958. Mrs. Kozak was a security guard and judge of horticulture exhibits at Shawnee County Fairgrounds for 36 years before she retired. She was a charter member of Grove Farm Bureau and was a 4-H leader at Grove for several years. She also was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at Osage City. She married William Kozak January 25, 1915, at Delia. He died August 11, 1964. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Grace Kozak Frese, Hudson, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, and Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; four brothers, Albert Martinek, Emil Martinek, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, all of Rossville; four grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Osage City. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Parish rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in care of Crable Funeral Chapel. | |
| 7123 |  | Obituary- Krajicek, Clarence Fr. Clarence Krajicek Father Clarence Joseph Krajicek died Sunday, November 29, 1987, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Norfolk, Nebr. He had cancer and was hospitalized briefly in Olathe. When it was learned that his illness was inoperable and ter-minal, his brother took him to Norfolk. He was born March 19, 1935, in Papillion, Nebr. and ordained to the Holy Priesthood on May 21, 1960. He was ordained as a member of the Augustinian Recollect Order. In 1968, he was incardinated in the Archdiocese. Fr. Krajicek served as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in St. Marys and St. Stanislaus Parish in Rossville from July of 1977 until July of 1981. Since 1983, he has been on an extended leave of absence at his own request. The funeral mass was Wednesday, December 2, in St. Columbkille Church, Papillion, Nebr., his home parish. He was buried in the parish cemetery, in his family lot. He is survived by two brothers, the Rev. Robert P. Krajicek, Phoenix, Ariz., and Edward Krajicek, Hoskins, Nebr.; many nephews and nieces. | |
| 7124 |  | Obituary- Kramer, Larry 1 Larry Kramer, 71, Dies Larry Ronald Kramer, born April 6,1942 in Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, January 25 at the Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was 71. Kramer had been diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and his health had been declining the past eight years. A native of Minnesota, Larry Kramer originally wanted to attend the University of Minnesota to play football. However, that is not how things turned out. Kramer was recruited and made the decision to attend the University of Nebraska. Kramer once said regarding that decision - the friends he made, the coaches and meeting his wife made that decision the best decision he ever made. He married Sandra Van Norman his wife of fifty years on August 17,1963. During his time at Nebraska he also became one of the nation’s best tackles while playing for the University of Nebraska. He was named the only unanimous selection to the 1964 All-American team that included players like Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus. Kramer went on to spend 32 years coaching football before his retirement in 1997. After his retirement, Kramer filled his days searching for antiques and expanding his extensive Coca Cola memorabilia collection. The impact he had on the many young men and coaches he worked with was everlasting. Kramer was known for his toughness; however his players always knew he cared about their, success. He cared about each of them whether they were a first string player or sat the bench. His drive, discipline and passionate spirit have molded many young men who also went on to be successful coaches themselves. Many people found Kramer enjoyable to watch coach. His passion for the game, his team and his competitive spirit were undeniable. He loved the game! | |
| 7125 |  | Obituary- Kramer, Larry 2 Kramer’s highlights and accomplishments as a football player and coach stand alone. He was one of a kind, but what made him truly special is the quality and character he had outside of the game. The love and caring attitude he brought to those he loved. He was tough at times but genuine and no nonsense. He was a wonderful father to his four children and a playful, gentle man with his nine grandchildren. It was not unusual at family gatherings to find PopPop/Grandpa out in the yard participating (not coaching) in a game of football with his little crew of players who all looked up to him. Kramer loved attending his grandkid’s games, programs and school activities. Even in the end he had a winning team. A team who adored him, loved him and will cherish the memories forever! He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Kramer, a son, Tim (Kendra) Kramer, Lakeland, Florida, three daughters, Kelly Potter (John Humphrey), Topeka, Kansas, Erin Melton, Ft. Morgan, Colorado and Kerry (Jeff) Glasgow, Lawrence, Kansas and 9 grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, June Kramer, Austin, Minnesota, brother Jim Kramer, St. Paul, Minnesota and brother in laws Robert Van Norman of Rapid City, SD and Jim Van Norman of Redlands, CA. Kramer is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Kramer. A memorial, service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Emporia, Kansas, on Saturday, February 1, at 2:00 pm. Family visitation in the church parlor will be at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Austin High School Packer Athletic Improvement Project and sent in care of Roberts Blue Barnett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made through www.robertsblue.com. A celebration of Coach Kramer will be held at the Trusler Sports Complex Saturday following the memorial service. | |
| 7126 |  | Obituary- Krasny, Edwin Edwin John Krasny Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tibbitts-Griffin Highland Chapel for Edwin John Krasny, 73, Waterville, formerly of 329 Harrison. He died Sunday, Nov. 24, at a Marysville hospital where he was admitted the previous day. Mr. Krasny taught school several years and farmed at Ottawa and near Berryton in Shawnee County before he moved into Topeka in 1958. He then worked as a carpenter and painter until he retired in 1980. He spent the past year at Waterville. He was born June 8, 1912, at the Cottage Hill community in Marshall County, the son of Joseph and Rose Nemechek Krasny. He attended grade school in Marshall County, then 1 moved to Topeka with his family and attended Washburn Rural High School. He was graduated from Kansas State University, Manhattan, in the top 10 percent of his class. He was married to Grace E. Gardner Oct. 31, 1935. She died in 1955. He married Lucille Thompson Dec. 8. 1956, at Harrisonville, Mo. She died July 29, 1978. Survivors include a son, Joe Krasny, Waterville: two brothers, Jess Krasny, Topeka, and Rudolph Krasny, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Bass, Mrs. Elsie Bosworth and Mrs. Lillie Smerchek, all of Topeka; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Krasny will lie in state at the funeral chapel from 6 p.m. today until the service time, after which the casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Valley Convalescent Center, Blue Rapids, for a blood monitor for diabetic patients. | |
| 7127 |  | Obituary- Krasny, Rudolph 1 Rudolph R. Krasny Rudolph Rolland Krasny, 83, Rossville, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Krasny was a farmer and stockman in the Delia and Rossville communities 59 years. He was born Nov. 15, 1905, in Waterville, the son of Jasper and Rose Nemechek Krasny. He moved to Topeka in 1916 and attended Topeka public schools. He was married to Wilma Kolbaba May 1, 1913. in Topeka. She died July 2, 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Marie Harden, Rossville, and Mary Martin, Silver Lake; a brother, Jesse Krasny, Topeka; a sister, Minnie Bass, Topeka; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Hope Chapel. Entombment will be in Mount Hope Mausoleum. Mr. Krasny will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at Penwell- Gabel Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation for Crippled Children, 3500 W. 10th, 66604, or to the Rossville Community Library, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7128 |  | Obituary- Krasny, Rudolph 2 Rudolph Krasny Rudolph Rolland Krasny, 83, Rossville, died Sunday October 29, 1989. Mr. Krasny was born November 15, 1905, at Waterville, the son of Jasper and Rose Nemechek Krasny. He moved to Topeka at the age of 10, and attended Topeka Public Schools. He was a farmer and stockman in the Delia and Rossville area for 59 years. He was married to Wilma Kolbaba, May 1, 1931, in Topeka. She died in July of 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Marie Harden, Rossville, and Mary Martin, Silver Lake; one sister, Minnie Bass, Topeka; a brother, Jesse Krasny, Topeka; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Hope Chapel, Topeka. Entombment will be at Mt. Hope Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library or the Capper Foundation for Crippled Children, 3510 W. 10th Street, Topeka, 66604. Rudolph Krasny Lodge No. 128 Rossville, Kansas Brother Rudolph Krasny was born November 15, 1905 at Waterville to Jasper and Rose Nemechek Krasny and died October 29, 1989. Funeral services were held at Mount Hope Chapel, with entombment at Mt. Hope Mausoleum, Topeka. Rudolph married Wilma Kolbaba, May 1, 1931 at Topeka and he was a farmer and stockman in the Delia Rossville area. Survivors include two daughters, Marie Hauden [sic Harden] of Rossville and Mary Martin of Silver Lake; one sister, Minne [sic Minnie] Bass of Topeka; one brother, Jesse of Topeka; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma. On behalf of Lodge No. 128 I extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. William Olejnik, Secretary. | |
| 7129 |  | Obituary- Krasny, Wilma 1 Mrs. Wilma M. Krasny Mrs. Wilma M. Krasny, 81, Rossville, died Saturday, July 2, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Krasny lived and farmed in the Delia and Rossville areas 57 years. She was born May 4, 1907, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Emily Coufal Kolbaba. She was a member of ZCBJ Czech Lodge. She was married to Rudolph Krasny May 1, 1931. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mary Martin, Silver Lake, and Marie Harden, Rossville; a brother, Emil Frank Kolbaba, Scranton; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Private services will be Tuesday at Mount Hope Chapel. Entombment will be in Mount Hope Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be sent to the organization of the donor’s choice. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Wilma M. Krasny Mrs. Wilma Krasny, 81, Rossville, died Saturday at a Topeka hospital. Private services are today (Tuesday) at Mount Hope Chapel, with entombment in the Mount Hope Mausoleum. Complete obituary will be in July 12 paper. | |
| 7130 |  | Obituary- Krasny, Wilma 2 Wilma M. Krasny Mrs. Wilma M. Krasny, 81, Rossville, died Saturday, July 2, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Krasny lived and farmed in the Delia and Rossville areas 57 years. She was born May 4, 1907, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Emily Coufal Kolbaba. She was a member of ZCBJ Czech Lodge. She was married to Rudolph Krasny May 1, 1931. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mary Martin, Silver Lake, Marie Harden, Rossville; a brother, Emil Frank Kolbaba, Scranton; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Private services were Tuesday, July 5, at Mount Hope Chapel. Entombment was in Mount Hope Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be sent to the organization of the donor’s choice. Penwell- Gabel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7131 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Anna 1 MRS. ANNA KRATINA Mrs. Anna Kratina, age 80 years, died Monday evening. Nov. 11th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rosa Penaz, at Delia. She came to this country 44 years ago, from Prelov Czechoslovakia, end spent all her years on a farm north of Rossville. She is survived by two sons, John jr. and Prank Kratina, two daughters, Mrs. Tresie Uhl and Mrs. Rosa Penaz, eight grand children and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday, Nov. 14, at 1 o’clock Burial was in the Bohemian cemetery northeast of Rossville. KRATINA Mrs. Anna Kratina, 80, of Rossville died Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Penez, in Delia, Kan. Surviving her are Mrs. Penez, another daughter, Mrs. George Ehl, Silver Lake; and two sons, Frank and John Kratina of Rossville. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 14, at the Bohemian hall. Burial will be in the Bohemian cemetery, Rossville. | |
| 7132 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Anna 2 A PIONEER DIES Anna Kratina was born December 24, 1855, in Perlov, Checoslovakia, Moravia. She died November 14th, 1935. at 7:30 p. m. in the home of her daughter, M.rs. Joseph Penaz at Delia, Kansas. Locating on a farm in Shawnee county, four and a half decades ago the deceased lived out her life. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 14, at 1:30 p. m. at the Bohemian Hall. Rev. Bruce W. Davis conducting the services with interment in Bohemian cemetery. Mesdames Bruce Jamieson and Albert Reser sang a duet and the Bohemian choir, led by Mr. Benny Martinek rendered two hymns in the native tongue. The deceased is survived by two sons, Frank and John Kratina of Rossville, and two daughters, Mrs. Rosie Penaz, Delia, and Mrs. Tressie Uhl of Valencia. Mrs. Frank Dolezilek a sister and Mr. Frank Hromada a nephew, who lived with the deceased as a foster child and nine grandchildren, all residing nearby. Mrs. Kratina, in crossing the Atlantic forty-five years ago, required sixteen days. She learned to love her adopted country. CARD OF THANKS—-We wish to thank our many friends and relatives who so kindly assisted us during illness and death of our dear mother and Mrs. A. B. Jamieson, Mrs. Albert Reser, and Miss Higginbotham, for the music and the Bohemian quartet, also Mr. Thomas Cerny jr. His splendid speech offered words of comfort, which helped lighten our grief and sorrow. And for the many beautiful floral offerings. Frank and John Kratina. Mrs. Joseph Penaz Mrs. George F. Uhl In loving memory of our dear mother, Anna Kratina, of Rossville, who passed away November 11th. 1935. Shorn this world of pain and sorrow, To a land of peace and rest, God has taken our dear mother, Where she has found eternal rest. No one knows the silent heart aches, Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that is borne in silence, For ,our loved one we loved so well. Sadly missed by the children: John Kratina, Frank Kratina, Mrs. Geo. F. Uhl, Mrs. Joseph Penaz | |
| 7133 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Bradley Bradley Gene Kratina Lodge No. 128 Rossville, Kansas Brother Bradley Kratina was born January 24, 1964 at Topeka to Ernest L. Sr. and Wilma Hotzel Kratina and died December 1,1993. Funeral services were held December 4, with interment at Prairie Home Cemetery, Topeka. Survivors include his parents, Ernest Sr. and Wilma; four sisters, Carol Harris, Sharon Brehm and Cynthia Kratina, all of Topeka and Linda Ross of St. Louis, MO and one brother , Ernest Kratina Jr. of Rossville. William Olejnik, Secretary Bradley Gene Kratina Bradley Gene Kratina, 29, Topeka, was dead on arrival at St. Francis Hospital’s Emergency Room Wednesday evening, December 1,1993. He was born January 24, 1964 at Topeka, the son of Ernest L. Sr. and Wilma J. Hotzel Kratina. Mr. Kratina had lived in Topeka all of his life. Surviving him are his parents, Topeka; a brother, Ernest J. Kratina, Jr., D.V.M., Rossville; four sisters, Carol A. Harris, Sharon E. Brehm and Cynthia S. Kratina, all of Topeka, and Linda K. Ross, St. Louis, Mo.; eight nieces and nephews. Funeral service was at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, with the Rev. Paul S. Deever officiating. Interment was in Prairie Home Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc., 2701 S.W. Randolph, Topeka 66611, or Sheltered Living, 2044 S.W. Fillmore, Topeka 66604. Bradley Gene Kratina Bradley Gene Kratina, 29, Topeka, was dead on arrival late Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1993, at a Topeka hospital emergency room. He was born Jan. 24, 1964, at Topeka, the son of Ernest L. Kratina Sr., and Wilma J. Hotzel Kratina. He lived in Topeka all his life. Mr. Kratina was a member of Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens and Sheltered Living. Survivors include his parents, Wilma J. and Ernest L. Kratina Sr., Topeka; four sisters, Carol A. Harris, Sharon E. Brehm and Cynthia S. Kratina, all of Topeka, and Linda K. Ross, St. Louis, Mo.; a brother, Ernest J. Kratina Jr., DVM, Rossville; and eight nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, N.W. 35th and Menoken Road. Mr. Kratina will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Association for Retarded Citizens Inc., 2701 S.W. Randolph, 66611; or Sheltered Living, 2044 S.W. Fillmore, 66604. | |
| 7134 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Frank 1 FRANK EDWARD KRATINA Frank Edward Kratina, 87, Topeka, died Thursday, January 31, 1980, at a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. He was born September 3, 1892, in the original Czech settlement across from the Moravan Hall near Rossville. He was the son of John and Anna Milnar Kratina. Mr. Kratina farmed near Rossville until the mid-1940s when he moved to Chicago. He retired and returned to Topeka in 1967. He was a charter and 50-year member of Delia Lodge No. 419 AF&AM, and a 50-year member of ZCBJ Moravian Lodge No. 128, which was founded by his father and other area people. Until his death, Mr. Kratina was the last surviving member of the Rossville Czech Band. He was married to Pauline Mitcha. She preceded him in death in August, 1975. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nadine Mitchell, Delia; a son, Ernest Kratina, Topeka; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jarmilla Kovar, Overland Park; a stepson, John Mitcha, Overland Park; a sister, Mrs. Tressie Uhl, Grantville; 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Masonic services were conducted by Lodge 419, Delia, at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Graveside services at Prairie Home Cemetery, west of Topeka, were conducted by Rossville Lodge 128, ZCBJ. | |
| 7135 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Frank 2 Frank Edward Kratina Frank Edward Kratina, 87, formerly of 1942 N. Quincy, died Thursday at a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. He was born September 3,1892, near Rossville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kratina. Mr. Kratina farmed near Rossville until the mid-1940s when he moved to Chicago. He retired and returned to Topeka in 1967. He was charter and 50-year member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM and 50-year member of ZCBJ Moravian Lodge No. 128. He was married to Pauline Mitcha. She preceded him in death in August, 1975. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nadine Mitchell, Delia; a son, Ernest Kratina, Topeka; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jarmilla Kovar, Overland Park; a stepson John Mitcha, Overland Park; a sister, Mrs. Tressie Uhl, Grantville; 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30pm Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, west of Topeka. Mr. Kratina will lie in state until service time at the mortuary. Kratina, Frank E. – age 87, formerly of 1942 N. Quincy, passed away January 31, 1980. Services 1:30pm Monday Parker Price Chapel, Masonic services will be conducted by Delia Lodge No. 419 AF&AM. Interment Prairie Home Cemetery. Parker Price Mortuary 235 W. Independence 234-5850 | |
| 7136 |  | Obituary- Kratina, George George F. Kratina George F. Kratina passed away March 11, 2015 at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born to John R. and Helena (Hruska) Kratina on July 26,1934 in Rossville Township. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1952. George married Patricia A. Anderson on September 17, 1957 in Columbus, Georgia where he was stationed in The US Army. He spent 231/2 years serving his country and retired from the National Guard in 1993. George was very proud of his military service. He joined Goodyear in 1961 and retired with 38 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and outings with his family. He had outdoor hunting dogs and Poodles which all became “his” dogs. He spent winters in Texas after his retirement for many years. He and his wife traveled to the Czech Republic twice to visit his family. George is survived by his wife of 57 years Patricia of the home; his daughter Debra Sue and son-in-law Karim Hazim; grandsons, Isaiah and Josiah, all of Topeka; twin brother John D. and his wife Marjorie Kratina of Rossville; and his sister, Sister Mary Kratina, OSB of Atchison; and many other family members and friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 18 at 10AM at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 W. 17th, Topeka, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. To leave condolence messages visit www.dovecremation.com. | |
| 7137 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Helen HELEN KRATINA Mrs. Helen Kratina, 84, rural Rossville, died Wednesday, June_15, 1983, at St. Marys Manor, where she was a resident. She was born June 19, 1898 in Dolany, Czechoslavakia to Joseph and Mary Kropacek Hruska. She served as a railway clerk in Dolany during World War I. Shortly after that, she came to the United States. She was a supervisor in the twine department and later was instructor of picture frame painting at McCormick’s in Chicago. In 1932, Helen was married to John R. Kratina in Topeka. He died June 16, 1976. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, Rossville. For 22 years, Mrs. Kratina was financial secretary at the main office of the Western Fraternal Life Association of Cedar Rapids, la. Upon her retirement, she was awarded a plaque for excellent service. She was an active member of W.F.L.A. (ZCBJ) Lodge in Rossville; and served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and other charitable organizations. Surviving her are one daughter, Mary Kratina, of the home; two sons, John D. Kratina, Rossville, and George Kratina, Silver Lake; and three grandchildren. A wake service was held at 8:30 Friday evening at Verschelden Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Stanislaus Church. Interment was in the Czech Moravan Cemetery northeast of Rossville. Casket bearers were John M. Kratna, John Howerton, Ben Stach, Bill Olejnik, Ernest Kratina, Sr., and Ernest Kratina, Jr. Frank Cerny and William Smatla were honorary casket bearers. | |
| 7138 |  | Obituary- Kratina, John 1 JOHN KRATINA Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church for John R. Kratina, 81, Rossville, who died Wednesday, June 16, 1976 at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 5, 1894 in Rossville, where he spent all of his life. He was a farmer before he retired and worked at the dehydrating plant in Rossville from 1947 until 1960. He was a medical supervisor in a field hospital near Tours, France during World War I. He was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church, Lodge No. 128 Moravan, Western Bohemian Fraternal Association, a 50-year member of the Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and an active member of the Czech-Moravian Cemetery Committee, all at Rossville. He served on the grade school board of Victor No. 101, from 1940 until 1948. He was married to Helen Hruska in 1932, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, John D. Kratina, Rossville, and George F. Kratina, Silver Lake; a daughter, Sister Mary Kratina, Rossville; a brother Frank E. Kratina, Topeka, a sister, Mrs. Tessie Uhl, Grantville; and three grandchildren. Bible vigil services were at 8 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Military graveside services conducted by the Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 were after funeral services Saturday at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. Casket bearers were Frank Cerney, Ben Stach, Bennie Martinek, Emil Martinek, Ernest Kratina, Sr., Ernest Kratina, Jr., Gerald Uhl and William Olejnik. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Presbyterian Church for Christian education purposes. | |
| 7139 |  | Obituary- Kratina, John 2 John Kratina ROSSVILLE — Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church for John R. Kratina, 81, Rossville, who died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 5, 1894, in Rossville, where he spent all of his life. He was a farmer before he retired and worked at the dehydrating plant in Rossville from 1947 until 1960. He was a medical supervisor in a field hospital near Tours, France, during World War I. He. was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church, Lodge No. 128 Moravan, Western Bohemian Fraternal Association, a 50-year member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and an active member of the Czech-Moravian Cemetery Committee, all at Rossville. He served on the grade school board of Victor No. 101, from 1940 until 1948. He was married to Helen Hruska in 1932 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, John D. Kratina, Rossville, and George F. Kratina, Silver Lake; a daughter, Sister Mary Kratina, Rossville; a brother, Frank E. Kratina, 1942 N. Quincy, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Tressie Uhl, Grantville; and three grandchildren. Bible Vigil services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Military graveside services conducted by the Jimmy Lillard Post- No. 31 will be after funeral services Saturday at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. Mr. Kratina will lie in state from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Presbyterian Church for Christian education purposes. | |
| 7140 |  | Obituary- Kratina, John D. 1 John D. Kratina Rossville—John D. Kratina, 85, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at Oakley Place in Rossville. On July 26, 1934, he was born in rural Rossville, the son of John R. and Helen (Hruska) Kratina. John was raised in the Moravian Czech community of Rossville attending Victor 101 Schoolhouse and graduated from Rossville High School. On November 18, 1955, Marjorie married John D. Kratina at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Over the years, John served his country through the military forces, United States Air Force and Reserves, Kansas Army Guard, Kansas Air National Guard. Retiring in 1984 as a Crew Chief of the 190th squadron. Over the years, John dedicated his service to the Presbyterian Church of Rossville as a church board member overseeing the preservation of the building and property. John was an active member of the 190 Air Combat Museum, where he donated weekly hours providing tours to the public during museum hours and air shows. John was a member of the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128. John was an active member in preservation of the Moravian Lodge with his involvement in the teaching of the Czech heritage through organizing Polka dance lessons and Czech language lessons to families and members of the community. John also supported the lodge in assisting with organization of Polka dances and kolache booths at community events. John was honored with the Fraternalist of the Year Award for his service to the organization. John was active in the development and building of the Agriculture Hall of Fame, to honor the Agriculture leaders and farmers of Kansas. John was an active member of the following organizations; Kansas Pickers and Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers, Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128 /Air Force Sergeants Assoc/Kansas Air National Guard Assoc./Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post 31 He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marjorie Kratina, a brother George Kratina, a sister Mary Kratina and a brother-in-law, David Hitchcock. Personal qualities of John, we will always remember his outgoing personality, love of Czech heritage, love of music, storytelling along with his love for family, friends, God and country. Other survivors include his son, John M. (Cynthia) Kratina, Topeka; his daughter, Tammy (Dennis) Biswell, Wamego, a sister-in-law, Barbara Hitchcock, Silver Lake, grandchildren, Jesse (Holly) Kratina, Joshua Kratina, Amanda Kratina, Richard (Katie) Biswell, and Rebecca Biswell; great-grandchildren, Finnly Kratina and Asher Kratina. The Kratina and Biswell families would like to express their gratitude for the wonderful care given to John and Marjorie during their time at Oakley Place of Rossville. Memorial services and interment will be in the Czech Moravian Cemetery, near Rossville to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128 and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Go to www.piperfuneralhome to leave online condolences. | |
| 7141 |  | Obituary- Kratina, John D. 2 John & Marjorie Kratina The family of John and Marjorie Kratina will receive family, friends and community members during visitation on Sunday, July 19th from 1-3 p.m. at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas. Memorial services for John and Marjorie will take place at 10 a.m., Monday, July 20th at Piper Funeral Home, followed by internment [sic interment] at the Czech Moravian Cemetery, near Rossville. The memorial service will be live-streamed at 10:00 A.M. Monday. The family sends an invitation to join them for lunch and fellowship at the Citizen Pottawatomie Nation Community Center, 806 Nishnabe Trail, Rossville following internment [sic]. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128 and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7142 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Jr., Ernest Dr. Ernest Kratina DELIA, KANSAS – Dr. Ernest Louis “Doc” Kratina, Jr. 77, of Delia, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born July 9, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Ernest L. and Wilma J. (Hotzel) Kratina, Sr. He was a graduate of Seaman High School and received his doctorate from Kansas State University. He served in the U.S. Army, Kansas Army National Guard and Army Reserves for a total of 23 years of service, retiring at the rank of Colonel. Dr. Kratina owned and operated Rossville Veterinary Clinic beginning in 1975 until current. He was a member of Golden Rule Lodge #90, AF & AM, Kaw Valley Scottish Rite Bodies (K.C.C.H.); Auburn, Kansas Masonic Lodge; National Sojourners and Arab Shrine in Topeka. He served as past president and on the board of directors of TARC and was member and treasurer of Moravan Lodge No. 128. Doc married Sheila R. (Green) Salsbery on September 30, 1978 in Topeka. She survives in Delia. Other survivors include two children, Michelle (Alfred) Vogeles in Portland, OR and Ernie (Brooke) Kratina of Delia; four grandchildren, Hans, Dieter, Isabela Vogeles and Charles “Charlie” Kratina; his mother, Wilma Kratina of Topeka; and his sister, Sharon (Doug) Brehm of Topeka. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Bradley Kratina. Doc was dedicated to his profession, military career and enjoyed farming and ranching. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the Parker Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. A funeral ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2023, at the funeral home with Masonic services conducted by Golden Rule Lodge #90, AF & AM. Interment with military honors by Kansas Army National Guard will follow at the Czech-Moravan Cemetery, Rossville, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Golden Rule Lodge #90, AF & AM, 909 NW Lyman, Topeka, KS 66608 or TARC, 1800 SW 42nd, Topeka, KS 66609 or to Moravan Lodge No. 128, P.O. Box 518, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.ParkerPriceFH.com. | |
| 7143 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Marjorie Marjorie Ann Kratina Rossville—Marjorie Ann Kratina, 83, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Oakley Place in Rossville. On April 29, 1937, she was born in rural Silver Lake, the daughter of Elmer John and Agnes B. (Fleming) Crawshaw. Marjorie was raised in the Silver Lake community and graduated from Silver Lake High School. In her youth, Marjorie was active in 4H and continued her love of the organization through coaching her own children in projects and serving as a club project leader. Over the years, Marjorie dedicated her service to the Presbyterian Church of Rossville as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher and a member of the Church Board. Marjorie was also a member of the United Presbyterian Women's organization where she served as secretary. Marjorie worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and Luce Press Clipping Bureau. At Luce Press Clipping Bureau in Topeka, she was an editor for 23 years. She retired in 2000. Marjorie was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and also was a member of the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128, Rossville. Marjorie supported the Moravian Lodge with her love of baking, making kolaches for events with the lodge. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert Crawshaw, and a brother-in-law, David Hitchcock. On November 18, 1955, Marjorie married John D. Kratina at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. He survives. Other survivors include her son, John M. (Cynthia) Kratina, Topeka; her daughter, Tammy (Dennis) Biswell, Wamego, a sister, Barbara Hitchcock, Silver Lake, grandchildren, Jesse (Holly) Kratina, Joshua Kratina, Amanda Kratina, Richard (Katie) Biswell, and Rebecca Biswell; great-grandchildren, Finnly Kratina and Asher Kratina. Marjorie had a deep love for her savior Jesus Christ serving him through her loving spirit, being a prayer warrior and caring for her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and we look forward to the day we see her again. Memorial services and interment will be in the Czech Moravian Cemetery, near Rossville to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church or the Czech Moravian Lodge No. 128 and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Go to www.piperfuneralhome to leave online condolences. | |
| 7144 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Mary Sister Mary Kratina Sister Mary (Mary Arthur) Kratina, OSB, 93, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kans., died Thursday, February 1,2018, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Sunday, February 4, at 4:00 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Monday, February 5, at 10:30 a.m. Sister Mary was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 2,1924, but spent most of her childhood in the Rossville, Kan., area. After graduating from Immaculate Conception High School in St. Marys, Kan., she worked as a welder during World War II until entering the monastery in 1944. She earned her B.S. in education at Mount St. Scholastica College and M.S. in education at St. Louis University, and pursued further studies at the University of Detroit and Washburn University. She taught in area schools and was also a principal for several years. Later, she served in religious education for children and adults in several parishes, conducting workshops, leading prayer groups, and teaching in ecumenical settings, and also taught in St. Marys, Kan. Returning to Atchison in 1998, she was laundry supervisor for eight years. Sister Mary was preceded in death by her parents Helen and John Kratina, and her brother George Kratina. She is survived by her brother John M. (Marjorie) Kratina, sister-in-law Patricia Kratina, the families of nieces Tammy (Dennis) Biswell of Wamego and Debra (Karim) Hazim of Topeka, and nephew John M. (Cynthia) Kratina of Topeka, and her monastic family. Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home (beckerdyer. com) is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to Mount St. Scholastica or made online at the Mount’s web site (www.mountosb.org). | |
| 7145 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Pauline Mrs. Pauline Kratina Mrs. Pauline Kratina, 79, 1942 N. Quincy, died Friday in a Topeka hospital following a short illness. She was born June 23,1896, in Czechoslovakia. She moved to the United States with her family when she was 13 and lived in Texas. She was employed by the bakery department of the YMCA in Chicago for many years. She was a member of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association and was a 50-year member of the Texas Fraternal Organization. She was married to John Mitcha. He died in 1927. She was later married to Frank Kratina on July 9, 1931, in Topeka. He survives at home. Other survivors include a son, John Mitcha, Overland Park; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Covar, Overland Park; a stepson, Ernest Kratina, Route 5, Topeka; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jack Mitchell, Delia; two sisters, Mrs. Eugenia Zilka, in Czechoslavakia, and Mrs. Millie Howard, San Antonio, Tex.; a brother, Louis Zobal, Houston, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery west of Topeka. Mrs. Kratina will lie in state at Parker Mortuary from noon Saturday until the time of services. | |
| 7146 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Sr., Ernest ERNEST L. KRATINA SR. Ernest L. Kratina Sr., 87, Topeka, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Colmery-O’Neil VAMC. He was born Jan. 23, 1922, at Delia, the son of Frank E. Kratina and Bernice (Uhl). He graduated from Meriden High School and machinist’s technical school at Chicago, Ill. Ernest served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He retired from Goodyear after 30 years of service. Mr. and Mrs. Kratina owned and operated three Hamburger Haven Cafes in Topeka. He also farmed and dealt in real estate. He was a 65-year member of the Masonic Lodge and a current member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, AF & AM; Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies; Arab Shrine Temple; Topeka North Post No. 400 of the American Legion; DAV; and ZCBJ Moravian Lodge No. 128. Ernest was married to Wilma J. Hotzel on May 3, 1944, in Topeka. She survives. He was preceded in death by a son, Bradley G. Kratina, on Dec. 1, 1993. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son: Dr. Ernest L. Kratina Jr. of Delia; four daughters: Carol A. Harris of Topeka, Linda K. Ross of St. Louis, Mo., Sharon E. Brehm of Topeka, and Cynthia S. Schreiner of Topeka; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 18, at Prairie Home Cemetery, NW 35th & Menoken Road. Masonic services will be conducted by Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, AF&AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, AF & AM, 909 NW Lyman, Topeka, KS 66608 or TARC, 1800 SW 42nd, Topeka, KS 66609. Services were conducted by Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, Topeka. | |
| 7147 |  | Obituary- Kratina, Sr., John OBITUARY John Kratina died at his home six miles northeast of Rossville, Dec. 6, aged 76 years, 8 months and 10 days. He was born in Pozdechov, Moravia, now a province of the Czecho-Slovakian republic. With his wife Mr. Kratina came to this country in the spring of 1891 and settled on the old homestead northeast of town where he lived until his death. In his native country he learned the art of watch-making. In 1903 he established a jewelry and watch repairing shop in Rossville. The venture proving unprofitable, after a few years he returned to the farm. Besides the wife, he leaves four children, two sons, Frank, manager of the Farmer's elevator, Delia; John, Jr., who has charge of the farms; two daughters, Mrs. Joe Penaz of Delia and Mrs. Geo. Uhl, Topeka. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the lodge hall in the community and was conducted by the ZCBJ Lodge of which he was a charter member. The funeral oration was delivered by the Hon, S. Dobrovlny, of Pawnee City, Nebraska. Several vocal numbers were sung in duet by Mrs. A. B. Jamieson and Mrs. Albert Reser of Rossville. The capacious hall was filled to over-flowing with sympathizing friends and neighbors. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful in design. Burial took place in the neighborhood cemetery. In the passing of Mr. Kratina the community loses its best loved citizen. He was a kindly, generous soul whose guide through life assuredly was the preceipt laid down in the Golden Rule. There is comfort for those who mourn in the thought that having lived to the fullness of years as accorded to mankind—years spent in peace, contentment and right dealing with his fellow men—he has now entered into that rich reward held in reserve for those who put their trust in the God of human destiny. | |
| 7148 |  | Obituary- Kraus-Renyer, Cleone SILVER LAKE — Cleone M. Kraus-Renyer, 91, Silver Lake, died Friday, Oct. 3, at Rossville Valley Manor, Rossville. She was born April 25,1912, in Nortonville, the daughter of Lloyd and Mabel Teare Rife. She lived in Nortonville until moving to Topeka in 1918. She moved to Silver Lake in 1973. She was a clerk in the Title and Registration Department for the state of Kansas for 10 years. She was a member of Silver Lake Senior Citizens Center and XYZ Club in Silver Lake. She married Ralph L. Kraus and Henry A. Renyer. Both pre¬ceded her in death, as did a daughter, Donna Rhodes-Wiese, and a stepdaughter, Nadine Watson. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Brault, Silver Lake; a stepson, Harley Renyer, Silver Lake; four grandchildren; five step- grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and one great- great grandson. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Renyer will lie in state after 3 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be to Silver Lake Senior Citizens Inc., 404 E. Lake, Silver Lake, 66539; Silver Lake United Methodist Church, Box 188, Silver Lake, or Heart of America Hospice, 3715 S.W. 29th, Suite 20, Topeka, 66614. On-line condolences may be offered at funeralchoice.com. | |
| 7149 |  | Obituary- Kreiensieck, Ernest Ernest H. Kreiensieck HANOVER – Ernest H. Kreiensieck, 76, Hanover, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1992, at a Marysville hospital. Mr. Kreiensieck was a farmer. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and had served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He was born July 7, 1916, on a farm north of Hanover, the son of Henry and Talke Rosenboom Kreiensieck. Mr. Kreiensieck was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Clement T. Farrell Post No. 306 of the American Legion, both in Hanover. He was married to Martha Callender on Feb. 19, 1946, in Hanover. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Lois Schauman, Delia, and Marcia Cottrell, Beaumont, Calif.; a sister, Henrietta McDonald, Hanston; two brothers, Henry Kreiensieck, in Colorado, and Harold Kreiensieck, Beatrice, Neb.; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Zion Lutheran Church at Hanover. Military graveside services will be conducted by Clement T. Farrell Post No. 306 in Hanover Cemetery. Mr. Kreiensieck will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Hanover Mortuary and an hour before service time Thursday at the church. | |
| 7150 |  | Obituary- Kreipe, Kimberly Kimberly J. Kreipe Kimberly J. Kreipe, 48, Meriden, passed away Sept. 3, 2011, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Kim was born April 26, 1963, in Topeka, the daughter of Joann Hyman. She graduated from Rossville High School. She currently worked for Six Auto in Topeka. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 225 in Ozawkie and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 10815 in Meriden, and the Women of the Moose. Kim married Duane Kreipe on Aug. 10, 2001, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include her mother; three children; two stepchildren; six grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sept. 9 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial followed at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 225 in Ozawkie or the VFW Post 10815 in Meriden. WOMAN DIES IN WRECK OSKALOOSA – a 48-year-old Meriden woman died Saturday in a truck-motorcycle accident just east of Oskaloosa, authorities said. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Kimberly A. Kreipe, of Meriden. First responders were sent about noon to K-92 highway at mile marker 11.3 in Jefferson County. Troopers said Kreipe was a passenger on a 1973 Harley Davidson motorcycle being driven by Dale A. Beurman, 58, of Oskaloosa. The motorcycle ran into the back of a 1986 GMC truck, troopers said, which was stopped in the lane of traffic waiting to turn. Beurman was taken to Stormont Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka with possible injuries. Kreipe was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the GMC, identified as Brandon C. Smyth, 34, of Oskaloosa, was uninjured. According to the highway patrol’s crash log, troopers didn’t locate any motorcycle helmets at the scene. Smyth was reported to be wearing his seat belt. |
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