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| 7151 |  | 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. | |
| 7152 |  | 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. | |
| 7153 |  | 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. | |
| 7154 |  | 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. | |
| 7155 |  | 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. | |
| 7156 |  | 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. | |
| 7157 |  | 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. | |
| 7158 |  | 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. | |
| 7159 |  | 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. | |
| 7160 |  | 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. | |
| 7161 |  | 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. | |
| 7162 |  | 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. | |
| 7163 |  | 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 | |
| 7164 |  | 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. | |
| 7165 |  | 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. | |
| 7166 |  | 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. | |
| 7167 |  | 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. | |
| 7168 |  | 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. | |
| 7169 |  | 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. | |
| 7170 |  | 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) | |
| 7171 |  | 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. | |
| 7172 |  | 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. | |
| 7173 |  | 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. | |
| 7174 |  | 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. | |
| 7175 |  | 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. | |
| 7176 |  | 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. | |
| 7177 |  | 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. | |
| 7178 |  | 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. | |
| 7179 |  | 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. | |
| 7180 |  | 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 | |
| 7181 |  | 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. | |
| 7182 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Infant son Son of Edward and Edna Kovar. | |
| 7183 |  | 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. | |
| 7184 |  | 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. | |
| 7185 |  | 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. | |
| 7186 |  | Obituary- Kovar, John 2 Jan Kovar [No translation available at this time.] | |
| 7187 |  | 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. | |
| 7188 |  | 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 | |
| 7189 |  | 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. | |
| 7190 |  | Obituary- Kovar, Mary The infant daughter of Ella and Clyde Kovar. | |
| 7191 |  | 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. | |
| 7192 |  | 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. | |
| 7193 |  | 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. | |
| 7194 |  | 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] | |
| 7195 |  | 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. | |
| 7196 |  | 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 | |
| 7197 |  | 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. | |
| 7198 |  | 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. | |
| 7199 |  | 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. | |
| 7200 |  | 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. |
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