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| 7201 |  | Obituary- Lamborn, Sarah From findagrave.com 2/27/2018 Daily Local News, West Chester, Chester County, Pa. Sept. 20, 1902 LAMBORN - in Lenover, PA on Septmeber 19, 1902, Mrs. Sarah Echoff Lamborn in the 83rd year of her age. Friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral without further notice from her late residence on Monday, September 22, 1902. Meet at the house at 10 o'clock a.m. Interment at the Atglen Methodist Cemetery at 2p.m. Mrs. Sarah Lamborn was the widow of Jacob Kirk Lamborn and is suvived by four sons and five daughters among them Mrs. Lydia Carlin wife of Patrick Carlin, with whom she lived. Joseph and Kirk Lamborn of Philadelphia and Mrs. McKim of Parkesburg. | |
| 7202 |  | Obituary- Lambott, Aubrey Aubrey Gene Lambott Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today in Maple Grove Cemetery at Lecompton for Aubrey Gene Lambott, 65, Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Topeka. He died Jan. 25, 1992, at his home. Mr. Lambott worked in the Kansas Department of Industrial Relations in Topeka from 1969 to 1974 and later for the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations. He retired in 1991. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theatre. He received a Purple Heart. He was born Dec. 6, 1926, at Rossville, the son of Roy and Bertha Jane McCall Lambott. He was graduated from Hutchinson High School. He was married to Yvonne Huey in 1949 in First Christian Church in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Denise Fuller, Hoover, Ala., and Jenene Braden, Destavia Hills, Ala.; a son, Rick Lambott, Birmingham, Ala.; four sisters, Edelyn Marshall, Sarasota, Fla., Edith Baker, Manilla, the Philippines, Elaine Doby, Denton, N.C., and Wilma Phillips, Willard, Mo.; and four grandchildren. Ridouts Brown-Service Gardendale Chapel of Gardendale was in charge of Alabama arrangements. | |
| 7203 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, Alfred Fritz Lambotte dies at age 90 Alfred (Fritz) Lambotte, 90, died Tuesday afternoon In a Topeka hospital. Born November 17, 1872 in Brookville, Kansas, he had been a resident of Rossville for 65 years. Survivors include two sons, LeRoy Lambotte, Chicago, Ill., and Harold Lambotte of Chicago Heights, Ill, two daughters, Mrs. Opal Tillman, Rossville, and Mrs. Clara Green, Willard; four grandchildren, two great¬grandchildren and a brother, Henry Lambotte, Manhattan. Funeral services were Friday at Parker Mortuary in Topeka with burial at Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 7204 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, George George T. Lambotte George T. Lambotte, 79, Dover, died Monday, July 6, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. He was a farmer and rancher. He was born September 9, 1912, near Dover, the son of Leo and Martha Werner Lambotte, and spent his life in the Dover area. He was graduated from Dover High School in 1932. Mr. Lambotte was a member of the Federated Church in Dover. He was married to Opal Croyle November 5, 1938, near Dover. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Roger Lambotte, Dover; two sis¬ers, Barbara Willett and Martha Kaul, both of Topeka; three brothers, Virgil Lambotte, Harveyville, Norman Lambotte, Rossville, and Eldon Lambotte, Hiawatha; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Federated Church in Dover. Burial was in Dover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International and sent in care of Crable Funeral Chapel, Eskridge. George T. Lambotte DOVER — George T. Lambotte, 79, Dover, died Monday, July 6, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. He was a farmer and rancher. He was born Sept. 9, 1912, near Dover, the son of Leo and Martha Werner Lambotte, and spent his life in the Dover area. He was graduated from Dover High School in 1932. Mr. Lambotte was a member of the Federated Church in Dover. He was married to Opal Croyle Nov. 5, 1938, near Dover. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Roger Lambotte, Dover; two sisters, Barbara Willett and Martha Kaul, both of Topeka; three brothers, Virgil Lambotte, Harveyville, Norman Lambotte, Rossville, and Eldon Lambotte, Hiawatha; two grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Federated Church in Dover. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery. Mr. Lambotte will lie in state an hour before service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International and sent in care of Crable Funeral Chapel in Eskridge. | |
| 7205 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, Gustave Gustave John Lambotte Gustave John Lambotte was born at Bonde, Belgium, May 25, 1867. At the age of six months his parents came to the United States, where they settled in Saline county Kansas. Most of his childhood days were spent around Brookville, Kan. At the age of 21 he came to Rossville, where he was married to Bertha Mitchell, who preceded him in death two years ago. He spent a number of years in this community. During the last ten years he has resided at his home at 234 South Front Street, Salina. He passed away September 8, 1933, at Salina. He is survived by one son, William of Silver Lake; two grandchildren Herbert and Maud of Silver Lake; five brothers, Joseph Lambotte of Wichita, Kansas; Ed Lambotte of Topeka, Kansas; Leogard Lambotte, of Dover, Kansas; Alfred Lambotte and Henry Lambotte of Rossville; and three sisters, Mrs. Odelia Mitchell, of Delia, Kansas; Mrs. Rosa Hewitt of Braymer, Mo.; and Mrs. Sarah Dargan, of Kansas City, Kan. The body was brought to Rossville last Saturday and funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Sunday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Horton. Music was furnished by a quartet of ladies including Mrs. E.G. Griswold, Mrs. Arthur Wallerstedt, Mrs. E.E. Witter and Mrs. Horton, with Miss Lucille Griswold at the piano. Pallbearers were C.E. Cless, Walter Cless, E.G. Griswold, Ira Hopkins, Joe Shenk and James B. Davis. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. --- Relatives and friends from out-of town here, for the Gus Lambotte funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell, Delia; Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Dargan and daughter, Louise, Kansas City, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lambotte, Dover, George, Barbara and Martha Lambotte, Dover; Mr. Joe Lambotte, Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mitchell, Delia; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Green and Ernestine, of Willard; Mr. and Mrs. Ike Mitchell, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, of Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Johnson, Silver Lake; Mrs. Will Mitchell, Delia; Mr. Jimmie Davis, Silver Lake; Mrs. Grace Coleman, Miss Doris Coleman of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Holeman and family, Maple Hill. --- Card of Thanks - We thank those whose sympathetic efforts have helped to ease the burden of our sorrow, in the sudden loss of our father and brother, Gustave John Lambotte. Mr. and Mrs. William Lambotte and family The Brothers and Sisters --- Miss Velma Lambotte and her father, Henry Lambotte, and Wm Lambotte and son of Silver Lake, drove to Salina, Friday, called by the sudden death of Wm. Lambotte's father, Gus Lambotte. | |
| 7206 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, Leroy Leroy Roland Lambotte Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery for Leroy Roland Lambotte,77, 3805 W. 18th. He died late Saturday, April 27, at a Topeka hospital. He was employed in maintenance by Zenith Radio and Television at Chicago from 1953 until he retired in 1971. Mr. Lambotte was born Aug. 27, 1907, at Rossville, the son of Alfred and Nellie Dean Lambotte. He moved to Topeka from Chicago in 1971. He was married to Frances Mary Vohs April 15, 1953 at Chicago. She survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Clara Green, Rossville, and Opal Tillmon, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. Lambotte will lie in state after 11 a.m. today at Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren. 66611. | |
| 7207 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, Norman 1 Norman S. Lambotte Norman S. Lambotte, 71, rural Topeka, died Thursday, July 6, 2000 at a Topeka hospital emergency room. He was born December 8, 1928, in Dover, the son of Lee and Martha Warner Lambotte. He grew up in the Dover community and was graduated from Dover High School. He had lived in the Rossville and Willard communities for many years. He served with the 101st Army Airborne during the Korean War era. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 39 years as a department foreman. He retired in 1989. He was a stockman and raised Black Angus cattle and was a member of the Angus Association and the Kansas Livestock Association. He attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. He was a member of the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He coached American Legion baseball many years in Rossville. He was a past Boy Scout leader for Troop No. 98 in Rossville. He was a member of the Goodyear Top 10 Club. He was a past member of the Rossville Palomino Club. He married Betty Jacobson on September 17,1950 at St. Marys. She survives at home. Other survivors include three sons, Kenneth Lambotte and Richard Lambotte, both of Topeka, and Todd Lambotte, Rossville; one sister, Martha Kaul, Topeka; one brother, Eldon Lambotte, Hiawatha; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, with a military graveside service conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion. A rosary was held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or the Rossville Booster Club and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7208 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, Norman 2 Norman Lambotte ROSSVILLE — Norman S. Lambotte, 71, rural Shawnee County, died Thursday, July 6,2000, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lambotte was a department foreman for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 39 years. He retired in 1989. He also was a stockman and raised black Angus cattle. And he served in the Army in the 101st Airborne Division during the Korean War. He was born Dec. 8,1928, in Dover, the son of Lee and Martha Warner Lambotte. He graduated from Dover High School, and lived in the Dover and Willard communities for many years. Mr. Lambotte attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, he was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, he coached American Legion baseball in Rossville for many years and he was a past Boy Scout leader for Troop No. 98 in Rossville. He also was a member of the Goodyear Top 10 Club and a former member of the Rossville Palomino Club. He married Betty Jacobson on Sept. 17,1950, in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Kenneth Lambotte and Richard Lambotte, both of Topeka, and Todd Lambotte, Rossville; a sister, Martha Kaul, Topeka; a brother, Eldon Lambotte, Hiawatha; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial with military graveside services conducted by Post No. 31 of the American Legion will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Lambotte will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or to the Rossville Booster Club and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7209 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, Richard RICHARD LEE “RICK" LAMBOTTE Rossville— Richard Lee “Rick” Lambotte, 62, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his home. He was born May 15, 1956 at Topeka, the son of Norman S. and Elizabeth “Betty” Jacobson Lambotte. Rick grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1974. Rick had worked in construction and had last worked for Jacobson Asbestos. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Rick was a past member of a corvette club in Topeka. He loved the outdoors, animals and the farm. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Lambotte. Survivors include his mother, Betty Lambotte, Topeka; his children, Shaun Lambotte, Heather “Todd” Armstrong, all of Topeka; two brothers, Ken (Irene) Lambotte, Topeka and Todd (Alania) Lambotte, Rossville; his grandson, Tadd; several aunts and uncles and many cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 13, 2018 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Rick will laid in state and the family received friends after 6:00 P.M. Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where a Rosary was recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Mans, Kansas 66536. To leave on condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7210 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, Roger Roger Lambotte Passes Away Dover—Roger Dean Lambotte, 79, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, at his son’s rural Dover home. He was born August 26, 1940, at Dover the son of George T. and Opal B. Croyle Lambotte. Roger graduated from Dover High School in 1958, while in high school he enjoyed playing football and baseball. Roger was a Rancher. On May 17, 1,961 he was united in marriage to Janice Hays at Dover. They later divorced. Roger was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his son, Clinton L. (Vickie) Lambotte, Dover; his daughter, Christina L. Lambotte, Topeka; three grandchildren, Tomas C. Lambotte, Dover, Lanette M. (Tyler) Hilti brand, Centralia and Wendy (Corey) Meyer, Morrill; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 4, 2019, at the Dover Federated Church. Interment will be in the Dover Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hand Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7211 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, Velma Velma C. Lambotte Velma C. Lambotte, 89, Manhattan, died Sunday, March 22, 1998, at the Meadowlark Hills Health Care Center, Manhattan. She was born September 18, 1908, in Omega, OK, the daughter of Henry Louis and Loretta May (Lambott) Lambotte, and had been a Manhattan resident since 1949. She was graduated from Rossville High School in 1927 as class valedictorian. She attended Emporia Teachers College for two summers and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washburn University. In 1963, she earned her Master’s Degree from Kansas State University. Miss Lambotte was a school teacher. She taught at James School for two years, Kingsville for two years, Ayres for six years, and Rossville for 12 years. In Manhattan, she taught 12 years at Eugene Field, and 12 years at Bluemont Elementary Schools as a second and fourth grade teacher. She retired in 1973. She was a Life Member of the Kansas State Teachers Association and a member of the Parent Teachers Association at both Eugene Field and Bluemont Schools. Other memberships include the Phi Delta Gamma (honorary fraternity, nine articles published), A.A.U.W., National Educators Association, and in 1990 was named to the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame. She also enjoyed writing, and was active in many creative writing groups. In 1925, Miss Lambotte and her family listened to the Gospel of Jesus Christ She made her choice to serve God, and was true to that choice until death. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by one sister, Mabel Luvina May, in October 1994. Survivors include a brother, John H. Lambotte, Sandy, UT; two nephews, George May and Dale May; three nieces, Glennice Schraw, Mary Headrick, and Wanda Headrick; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. Her service was Thursday at the Edwards-Yorgensen-Meloan Funeral Home, Manhattan, with Charles Middleswarth officiating. Interment was in Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Velma Lambotte Memorial Fund, to be used for a scholarship. Contributions may be left in care of the Edwards-Yorgensen- Meloan Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502. | |
| 7212 |  | Obituary- Lambotte, Virgil Virgil Dean Lambotte HARVEYVILLE — Virgil Dean Lambotte, 80, Olathe, formerly of Harveyville, died Thursday, May 5,1994, at an Olathe nursing home. Mr. Lambotte was a farmer and stockman. He had lived his life in the Harveyville and Dover areas. He was born Jan. 27, 1914, near Dover, the son of Lee and Martha Warner Lambotte. Mr. Lambotte was a member of the Dover Federated Church. He was married to Revean Pace Lambotte. She died. He was married to Helen Barden on April 6, 1973, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a stepson, Marvin Barden, Olathe; two brothers, Norman Lambotte, Rossville, and Elden Lambotte, Hiawatha; five step- grandchildren; and 13 stepgreat- grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Dover Federated Church. Burial will be at the Dover Cemetery. Mr. Lambotte will lie in state at the Crable Funeral Chapel in Eskridge from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Federated Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7213 |  | Obituary- Landis, Archie Services for Archie Landis Today Services for Archie Landis, 64, will be at 2 p. m. today in the Silver Lake Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. He died Tuesday morning in his farm home near Silver Lake which he had occupied for 39 years. Landis was born April 14, 1889 in York, N.D. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ethel Landis, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Schwanke, Scott City, and Mrs. Hermoine Lowe, Topeka; his mother, Mrs. Alice Riddle, Topeka; a brother, Raymond Landis, Topeka, a sister, Mrs. Grace Dolezilek, Topeka and four grandchildren. Davidson-Eslinger-Duff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7214 |  | Obituary- Landis, David DAVE LANDIS DEAD David F. Landis, passed away very suddenly Monday afternoon at his home in Silver Lake. He was downtown at the Lake only a short time before he died and at that time complained of a tight feeling under his heart. He went home and fixed up a dose of soda, sat down and expired in his chair. Mr. Landis was widely known in the Rossville community having made his home here many years before moving to a farm near Silver Lake. He was a native of Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, where he was born August 20, 1869 and on the date of his death was 59 years, 4 months and 6 days old. He came to Kansas in the spring of 1880 and settled near Silver Lake. He was married to Lizzie Shenk in 1898 and two children were born to them. They are a son Frank of the home address and a daughter, Mrs. Loma Hudson, of Topeka, who with his wife survive. Funeral services were held in the Silver Lake Baptist church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. G. G. Horne of Topeka conducted the services. Burial was in the Silver Lake cemetery. | |
| 7215 |  | Obituary- Landis, Kathryn Mrs. Samuel Landis Is Dead Mrs. Samuel Landis 89, mother of Dan Landis, passed away Wednesday at her home on route 6, Topeka, following an illness of several months. She was found dead in her bed by members of the family. Mrs. Landis was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 19, 1848 and came to Kansas 1878. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 o'clock at the North Topeka Baptist church. Burial at Prairie Home cemetery. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Mary Saum, of Pleasanton, Ks., Mrs. Emma Winberger, Delans, Ca., Mrs. E.L. Allman, Ellis, Ks., Mrs. O.D. Lockhart, Osborne, Ks., Mrs. Lucy Rush, Mrs. William Noller, Topeka; and Miss Clara Landis of the home; and three sons, Daniel B. Landis of Rossville; John Landis of North Topeka and Samuel A. Landis of the home. **Note: Headstone says Catherine | |
| 7216 |  | Obituary- Landis, Kathryn 2 Mrs. Samuel Landis Kathryn Boyer was born January 19, 1848, in Dauphin county, Penn., and departed this life October 13, 1937, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 24 days. She was united in marriage to Samuel C. Landis on March 21, 1869. To this union were born thirteen children, three of whom died in infancy. Her husband passed away June 22, 1922. Those surviving are seven daughters: Mrs. Mary Saum, Pleasanton, Kansas; Mrs. Emma Weinberger, Delano, Calif.; Mrs. E.L. Allman, Ellis, Kansas; Mrs. Lucy Rush, Topeka; Mrs. O.D. Lockhart, Osborne, Kansas; Miss Clara Landis of the home; three sons, Daniel B., Rossville; Samuel A., North Topeka, R6; John F., Topeka. Two sisters and one brother, all of Pennsylvania, 31 grandchildren and 21 great grand-children, also survive. They came to Kansas in the spring of 1878 and settled on the farm where she resided for 59 years until her death. She united with the Methodist church in her girlhood and in later years united with the United Brethren church. In 1919 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Funeral services were held at the North Topeka Baptist church Saturday, October 16 at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Barclay. Interment was in Prairie Home cemetery. Card of Thanks - We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown us in our bereavement. The Landis Family. | |
| 7217 |  | Obituary- Landon, Orville Orville K. Landon Orville K. Landon, 79, Holton, died Sunday, Jan. 19, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Landon was a bookkeeper for Haubold-Clark Chevrolet Co. at Holton 26 years before he retired. Previously he was a schoolteacher 12 years at Delia and in other Jackson County schools. He was born Dec. 5, 1906, at Mayetta, the son of William E. and Mabel Durkee Landon. He spent most of his life in the Holton community. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Holton Lodge No. 42, AF&AM, and a member and past patron of Columbian Chapter No. 152, Order of Eastern Star, all at Holton. He was a 33rd-degree Mason, a member of Topeka Consistory of Scottish Rite bodies at Topeka, and a past commander of York Rite bodies at Hiawatha. He was married to Abbie May Johnson April 23. 1927, at Holton. She died June 27, 1985. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Kingsborough, Tempe. Ariz.; a brother, Clyde Landon, Mayetta; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church at Holton and sent in care of Kansas State Bank at Holton, 66436. | |
| 7218 |  | Obituary- Lane, Elvira Obituary. Mrs. Elvira Lane, (nee Nason), was born in Illinois in 1871, and died at her home in Rossville, Kas., Jan. 17, 1899. The deceased had lived in this township nearly all her life and was highly loved and respected by everyone. She united with the M.E. church about four years ago, and had ever since been a faithful worker in the church. She was united in marriage to Mr. Andrew Lane in March 1898, and since that time they had resided in Stafford, Kas., with the exception of a few weeks before her death. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church Wednesday, Jan. 1899, conducted by Rev. Fisher. The church was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends, who had met to show their respect for their departed loved one. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereft ones in this their dark hour of affliction. [From The Rossville Times, Thursday, January 19, 1899] | |
| 7219 |  | Obituary- Lane, Frank Obituary Frank Lane was born at Marysville, Kansas, March 10, 1878 and died in Rossville, Kansas, Thursday, 10 a.m., December 7, 1922, being 44 years, 8 months and 27, of age. He was the son of Edward and Hannah Lane both of whom are deceased. He came to Rossville with his mother at the age of 15 years, and was employed in a barber shop in Rossville, until he was 21 years of age, when he moved to Topeka. He resided there several years and then moved to Kansas City. He was married to Ophelia Willey, October 30, 1917, residing in Kansas City until September 17, 1922 when he and his wife came to Rossville with the hope that he might regain his health. Mr. Lane had been sick since a year ago last August. He was a patient sufferer, never once complained and was always entertaining the hope that he would get well, but in spite of all that human hands could do, the spirit took its departure. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife, Mrs. Ophelia Lane, one daughter, Lucile, of Los Angeles, Calif., one sister, Anna Boyle, of Marion, Nebraska, four brothers, Charles and Edward of Brooklyn, N.Y., Joe of Laramie, Wyo., and Andrew of Small, Idaho. He is also survived by a step mother, Mrs. Anna Lane of Wichita, Kansas, two step-sisters, and one step-brother, Mrs. Mamie Jamieson of Wanette, Okla., Miss Emma Butler and William Butler of Wichita, Kan. While Frank Lane had been away from this community a number of years, he will be remembered by many of the older residents of this community, who share in sympathy with the bereaved. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Basquin. Interment made in the Rossville cemetery. ---- Frank Lane Dead Frank Lane, aged 44 years, passed away this morning at 10 o'clock after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Lane moved here about three months ago from Kansas City, for the benefit of his health. Up until about four days ago, he had been able to be up and about. A number of years ago Mr. Lane owned and operated a barber shop here. The funeral services will [be] held Sunday at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church. Burial in the Rossville cemetery. [From 7 Dec 1922] [14 Dec 1922] | |
| 7220 |  | Obituary- Lane, John John A. Lane Dies at 77; Rites Monday John Albert Lane, 77, 703 Randolph, died Thursday morning in a local hospital. He was born May 19, 1888 at Holy Cross (now Delia). He farmed in that community until his retirement five years ago. He then moved to Topeka. He was a member of the Holy Name Church, Topeka, Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, St. Marys, and American Legion Capital Post No. 1. He served with Company A, 110th Engineers, 35th Division of the U.S. Army in World War I. He is survived by his wife, Mary A., of the home; three sons, Orlon, Riverside, Calif., John G., Dixon, Mo., and Lawrence J., Kansas City; two step-daughters, Mrs. George Kinateder, Kansas City, and Mrs. Marvin Mesch, Denver, Colo.; a brother, Joe, and two sisters, Nora Lane and Mrs. Margaret Brock, all of Delia; and 18 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Name Church, Topeka, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. He will lie at the Brennan Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. -------------------------------- Lane, John Albert -- Age 77, 708 Randolph. Passed away November 18, 1965. Services Monday 10 a.m. Holy Name Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, Kansas. Mr. Lane will lie in state at Brennan Funeral Home Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rosaries will be recited by Mary Magdalene Circle at 4 p.m. D of 1 at 7 p.m.; Office of the Dead by the parish at 7:30 p.m. Brennan Funeral Home 800 W. 6th Topeka, KS --------------------------------------- The Office of the Dead will be recited by the parish at 7:30 pm. Sunday at the Brennan Funeral Home Chapel. Rosaries will be recited Sunday by the Mary Magdalene Circle, Holy Name Guild, at 4 p.m., and by the daughters of Isabella at 7 p.m., both at the funeral home. | |
| 7221 |  | Obituary- Lane, John G. John G. Lane, 83, of Elizabethtown, PA, formerly of Chambersburg, died on Thursday evening, November 19, 2015 at the Masonic Health Care Center in Elizabethtown. Born in Delia, KS, he was the son of the late John A. and Mary Agnes Dittoe Lane. He was the husband of Patricia Mark Lane for 57 years as of August 8. An Episcopalian, John was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Mount Joy and a former member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Chambersburg where he served as Senior Warden. During the Korean War, he served for three years in the United States Army. Following active duty, he continued his enlistment with the Army Reserve for 30 years, retiring as Sergeant 1st Class. He was employed as a computer systems analyst by the United States Government at Letterkenny Army Depot prior to retiring in 1989. John was extremely active in several Masonic organizations, including General James Chambers No. 801, F&AM in Chambersburg where he was Past Master of the Lodge. He was also Past Grand High Priest of the Holy Royal Arch Grand Chapter and Past Grand Royal Patron of the Order of Amaranth of Pennsylvania. He was also a member of the American Legion, Chambersburg Post No. 46 and a life member of the VFW, Charles Nitterhouse Post No. 1599, also in Chambersburg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Mark D., husband of Michele Partridge-Lane, of Virginia Beach, VA; two grandchildren, Spencer and Morgan Lane; and a brother, Lawrence, husband of Virginia Lane, of Overland Park, KS. He was preceded in death by a son, John Robert Lane, one brother, and two sisters. Friends are invited to attend Masonic and Amaranth services in the parish hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 South Second Street, Chambersburg, PA on Monday, Nov 30 at 2 pm, followed by funeral services in the Sanctuary at 2:30 with the Reverend Richard Randall officiating. There will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held on Dec 13 at 2 pm at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 209 South Market Street, Mount Joy, PA. | |
| 7222 |  | Obituary- Lane, Joseph Joseph Lane Joseph Lane, 84, Delia, died Monday night, April 10, 1974, in a Topeka convalescent center. He was admitted to a Topeka hospital March 21 after he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was released April 14. He later was a patient in the same hospital from April 20 to May 8. He was born December 30, 1889, at Delia and spent most of his life in the Delia community. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. He was a farmer before he retired. Many nieces and nephews survive. Rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Casket bearers were Jim Simecka, Bob Kerwin, Bob Burgett, Wilbur Tomson, Joe Floersch and Ben Simecka, all of Delia. Joseph Lane Joseph Lane, 84, Delia, died Monday night in a Topeka convalescent center. He was admitted to a Topeka hospital March 21 after he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was released April 14. He later was a patient in the same hospital from April 20 to May 8. He was born Dec. 30, 1889, at Delia and spent most of his life in the Delia community. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. He was a farmer before he retired. Many nieces and nephews survive. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Lane will lie in state after 11 a.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys where rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. | |
| 7223 |  | Obituary- Lane, Lawrence Lawrence O. Lane Riverside, Calif. -- Lawrence O. Lane, 52, Riverside, a former Topekan, died Thursday at his home of an apparent heart attack. He was born Dec. 9, 1920, in Delia, Kan., and lived most of his life in the Topeka area. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Topeka, and was employed by the federal government. He was married to the former Josephine Gillgannon April 2, 1945, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Holland, Dothan, Ala., and Katherin Lane, of the home; a son, Timothy Lane, of the home, and two grandchildren. Services and burial will be Monday in Riverside. | |
| 7224 |  | Obituary- Lane, Marinda Mrs. Marinda Lane Mrs. Marinda Lane, aged 83 years 2 months and 13 days, died Sunday, May 30, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Delaney Osborn, near Willard, Kansas. She was married to Peter Lane in 1860 and to this union, eight children were born, four sons and four daughters. These are, Mrs. Osborn, of Willard; Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Mayetta; Mrs. Emma Deakon and Mrs. Cora Lee, of Kansas City, Mo.; Frank Lane, Paxico; George Lane, St. Joseph, Mo.; John Lane, Willard, Richard Lane, Kansas City, Mo. She is also survived by forty grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at West Union church conducted by the Rev. G.C. Albin of Rossville. The pallbearers all were grandsons. The music was furnished by a mixed quartette from Willard. The body was taken to Maple Hill for burial. [From The Rossville Reporter, June 4, 1925] | |
| 7225 |  | Obituary- Lane, Mary Mrs. Mary Lane ST. MARYS -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here for Mrs. Mary A. Lane, 75, 708 Randolph, Topeka, who died Sunday in a Kansas City hospital. She had a heart ailment. She was born Nov. 2, 1894, at Somerset, Ohio, and lived at Delia many years before she moved to Topeka nine years ago. Mrs. Lane was the postmaster at Delia 25 years before she retired in 1961. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella, both in Topeka, and The National Assn. of Postmasters. She was married to John A. Lane in 1931 at Delia. He died in 1965. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence J. Lane, Kansas City, and John G. Lane, Chambersburg, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Roberta Kinateder, Kansas City, and Mrs. Patricia Mesch, Denver, Co.; a stepson, Laurence O. Lane, Riverside, Ca.; a sister, Mrs. Cora Meyer, St. Marys; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 8 p..m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. LANE, MARY A. - age 75 Former of Topeka passed away July 26. Rosary Tuesday, 8 p.m. at Verschelden Chapel. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Verschelden Funeral Home; St. Marys. | |
| 7226 |  | Obituary- Lane, Ophelia MRS. OPHELIA LANE BURIED HERE SUNDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Ophelia Lillard Lane, were held Sunday afternoon at the John Lillard home, conducted by Rev. Gordon S. Pritchett of the Methodist church. Music was furnished by a quartet whose members included Mrs. Clyde Cless, Miss Grace Sanders, Mr. J.D. Fink and Rev. Pritchett. The body was interred in Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Lane is the daughter of Mrs. J.H. Lillard who make her home with MR. and Mrs. John Lillard. She passed away last Thursday at a Kansas City hospital, at the age of 51 years, 9 months and 5 days. Mrs. Lane was born in Illinois, Feb. 26, 1876 and came to Kansas with her parents, while very young. Her early life was spent in Rossville until her marriage. Besides her mother she is survived by five brothers; Rufus A.; Chris and John A. Lillard, of Rossville; James M. Lillard, of Valencia and B.B. Lillard, Topeka. CARD OF THANKS - We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for assistance rendered us, the floral offerings and sympathy extended in our bereavement at the loss of daughter and sister. -- Mrs. J.M. Lillard and Children --10 November 1927 New Keener and his brother, Lee returned to their home at Wakefield, Kansas, Wednesday after a few days visit here with relatives and old friends. They were called here Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank Lane. --10 November 1927 | |
| 7227 |  | Obituary- Langston, LaVon LaVon Langston LaVon Langston, 74, of Topeka, passed away on October 21, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 1, 1947 to Wilford and Anna Marie (Moyer) Harper in Rossville, KS. LaVon graduated from Rossville High School. After graduation she attended Washburn University. LaVon was a homemaker for 20 years, before returning to the workforce. She worked for Western Resources for 10 years before retiring in 1997. On September 11, 1965, she married Harold Langston Jr. in Topeka at Northland Christian Church, where they still remain members today. Together they had 3 children. LaVon enjoyed traveling to South Texas for many years with her husband and dog, Misha. She loved to cook and bake for her family. Some of her specialties were Mexican food, fried chicken, and homemade pies. LaVon was a member of the Red Hat Society for many years as well as Beta Sigma Phi. She also organized bus tours for Young At Heart for over 15 years. LaVon was a strong Christian. She was extremely knowledgeable about the Bible, and incorporated it into her daily life, instilling her faith into her family legacy. LaVon is survived by her loving husband, Harold, of 56 years; children, Shannon Langston, Michael (Traci) Langston, and Barbee (Ed) Szuwalski; grandchildren, Morgan L. Rodecap, Taran (Michael) Mason, Michaella (Chigo) Ibeh, and Jaden Langston. She was preceded in death by both of her parents; siblings, LaVerne Ard, Ray Harper, and Ralph Harper. Celebration of Life will be on November 6, 2021 at Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. in Topeka, at 11:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to, Midland Hospice Care or to Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Parker Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS 66608. | |
| 7228 |  | Obituary- Langworthy, Paul Paul Langworthy Paul Langworthy, 94, passed away Aug. 19, 2017, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Jean, of 69 years; daughter, Linda Butler (Jim); son, Richard Langworthy (Cindy); 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Paul was born and raised in Nortonville, Ks. He served as an Army Sargent in WWII, the Battle of the Bulge, and parts of Europe for 5 years. After the war he returned to Kansas and drove a truck for the Fleming Co. for 35 years. Paul and Jean started their lives together in Topeka, then built a home in Silver Lake, Ks. where they lived for 50 years. They only recently moved to Vancouver, Wa. where Jean resides now. Fishing, gardening and traveling occupied their retired years. He lived a full and happy life and maintained his sense of humor and would still laugh at a joke even in his final days. He will be greatly missed and forever in the hearts of his family and friends. Graveside services for family members will be held at Penwell Gable Cemetery, 6th and Gage, on Sept 30 at 1:00pm. A celebration of his life for everyone will be at 3:00pm at the Holiday Inn Express, 10th and Wanamaker. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Paul’s name to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1650,3110 SW Huntoon St., Topeka, Ks 66604. | |
| 7229 |  | Obituary- Larrance, Isaac Isaac Larance Died Yesterday Morning Deceased was a G.A.R. veteran and had lived to be near centenarian. Isaac Larrance dropped gently off into the sleep of death at 12:10 o'clock yesterday morning. It has been permitted him to live many eventful years and to witness the changes through almost a century of time as he would have been 92 years old had he lived until next February 11. Mr Larrance made his home with his daughter, Mrs Alice Doughty, 313 South Morley Street. Besides Mrs Doughty, he leaves another daughter Mrs C F York, Los Angeles; a son F C Larrance, Lawton, Okla; a brother, Lant Larrance, Ridge Farm, Ill; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Deceased was an Union soldier during the Civil War and served as a captain in Co. G of the 28th Illinois cavalry. He has resided in Moberly for the past ten years. Prior to that time he was a merchant at Roseville, Kansas. A short service was held at the home yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev. Morgan. The remains will be taken to Topeka, Kansas for the internment. | |
| 7230 |  | Obituary- Larrance, Laurena 1 Mrs. Isaac Larrance Mrs. Isaac Larrance, who formerly lived in Rossville and Delia, Kan. passed away last Friday, April 17, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.G. (Florence) Blanton, 1829 Grand Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Mrs. Larrance leaves three daughters, Mrs. Etta Beamer, Mrs. A. Robb and Mrs. Blanton; also two granddaughters, Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Smith; and three great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. The funeral service was held at the Mound cemetery near Smithfield, Missouri. | |
| 7231 |  | Obituary- Larrance, Laurena 2 Findagrave.com information as of 10/16/2017 Birth: Apr. 10, 1846 Illinois, USA Death: Apr. 17, 1936 Phoenix Maricopa County Arizona, USA Laurena Buchanan was born April 10 1846 to her parents Elisha V Keller & Elizabeth Kline. She was married to John Buchanan on February 22, 1863 in Kansas. Together they had five children: Orlo Roscoe Buchanan, Dora Annetta Buchanan, Idella Lorraine Buchanan, Clara Elizabeth Buchanan, and Florence Nightingale Buchanan. While raising her children, Laurena also had invented & had patented in 1889, a dress stay and fastener. A widow for two years after her husband John died; Laurena remarried her second husband Isaac Larrance. They were married Sept 27, 1894 in Jasper County Missouri. Being widowed again by 1920, Laurena moved to Arizona to be with her daughters Dora, Idella & Florence. She resided in Phoenix for the remainder of her life. She passed away April 17, 1936 in Phoenix, AZ. Her daughters & son in law, Edwin Blanton, drove her remains back to Kansas to be buried with her husband John Buchanan and her children Orlo & Clara. They held a small service for her & buried her April 25, 1936. She was survived by her three daughters Dora Annetta Beamer, Idella Lorraine Robb, & Florence Nightingale Blanton, two granddaughters Lena Beamer and Lotus Robb , three great grand kids Victor Reynolds , Viola Reynolds , and Beatrice Robb. Laurena is my 3x great grandmother. I will not transfer her memorial page. I will make edits, if I feel they are correct. Most of my information has come directly from her Holy Bible, marriage certificates, death certificate and other family sources. Family links: Spouse: John Buchanan (1837 - 1892)* Children: Orlo Roscoe Buchanan (1867 - 1870)* Dora Annetta Buchanan Beamer (1869 - 1943)* Idell Lorraine Buchanan Robb (1870 - 1938)* Clara E Buchanan (1871 - 1874)* Florence N Buchanan Blanton (1884 - 1962)* *Calculated relationship Inscription: Other Children: Orlo Roscoe Buchanan Clara E Buchanan Burial: Mound Cemetery Crestline Cherokee County Kansas, USA | |
| 7232 |  | Obituary- Larrance, Mary Died, at her home in this city, Saturday, April 30, aged 58 years, Mrs. Mary A. Larrance. She is survived by her husband, Isaac Larrance, and by three children, namely: Alice, wife of W.B. Doughty, of Moberley, Mo., Frederick, who resides in North Topeka, and Pet, the youngest daughter, who resides with her father. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning, when the Rev. E.F. Holland delivered a discourse, using as a text 1 Samuel XX:3, the last clause of which reads: "There is but a step between me and death." In accordance with the dying request of the deceased, the choir sung some of those songs the full meaning and richness of which can be best understood and appreciated by those who know that heir hour of departures is at hand, or by friends who wait and watch for a meeting in the "by-and-bye." Namely: "Asleep in Jesus," "Nearer my God to Thee," and "God be With You Till We Meet Again." The interment was made at the Prairie Home cemetery, near Menoken. Mrs. Larrance was much respected by a large circle of friends, all of whom deeply sympathize with her family in their bereavement. Card of Thanks We desire to very sincerely thank the many friends who were so kind and attentive to our wife and mother during her last sickness, and who continued to be so helpful to us until the last sad rites had been performed and the tomb had received all that is mortal of our loved one. The kindnesses shown were thoroughly appreciated, and the memory of them will be long and gratefully cherished. Isaac Larrance and Family [From The Rossville Times, May 6, 1892] | |
| 7233 |  | Obituary- Larsen, Travis Travis Larsen Travis Leslie Larsen, 37, of Topeka, died on Sunday, January 14,2018. Celebration of Life service, led by Pastor Paul Whiting, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20,2018, at the Metropolitan Community Church, 4425 SW 19th St., Topeka. A reception will follow at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Burns Cemetery, Burns, Kan. Travis was born in Topeka on June 24,1980 to Bruce and Paula (Vaughn) Larsen. Travis was a 1998 graduate of Augusta High School. He was united in marriage to Doniel “Don” Jackson, M.D. on Oct 11,2013. Travis was currently studying Human Services Addiction Treatment Administration at Washburn University and volunteering at Positive Connections. He had previously worked as a carpenter and building contractor. Travis enjoyed exercise, bicycling, camping, fishing, dancing and loved to travel. Travis could create an incredible outdoor meal. He loved people, family life, and demonstrated a love for being with others and offering his friendship. He loved life. He is survived by: his husband, Don Jackson, M.D.; mother, Paula Larsen, Topeka; his father and stepmother, Bruce and Joyce Larsen Wichita; paternal grandfather, Clyde Larsen, Wichita; stepmother, Belinda Larsen, Augusta; brothers, Nicholas Harder, Augusta and Eric Vaughn, Topeka; numerous aunts, uncles cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by: his sister, Amy Harder Carey; grandparents, Lois Larsen, Eva Vaughn, and Andrew Joseph Vaughn. His family is grateful for the dedication of Travis’s dear friend Ed Horan, who has provided his time, guidance, generosity and friendship. Contributions in memory of Travis may be made to Positive Connections in Topeka. Arrangements are under the direction of Midwest Cremation Society Funeral Home and Crematory, Topeka. | |
| 7234 |  | Obituary- Larson, Gerald 1 Gerald Robert Larson Gerald Robert Larson, born February 12,1920, died September 30, 2011 in his home at Auburn Homestead Assisted Living of extensive heart problems. He was 91. Gerry liked to point out that he shared his birthday with Abraham Lincoln, but that "Abe was older." Gerry was born on a farm near Elmont, Kansas to Arthur and Gladys (Uhl) Larson. Gerry left home at a young age with his older brother and spent 3 years working in the Idaho fields and on a sheep ranch. When WWII began, he enlisted and served 316 years in the 29th Army Infantry Division in the European Theatre. He was awarded the Purple Heart, but declined it, stating others were far more worthy of it than he. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery, as well as multiple other medals. After the War, he returned to Kansas, where he married Ruth Beskow on April 28,1946, in Lyndon, Kansas. Ruth preceded him in death December 14, 2007. They were married 61 years. He and Ruth farmed for awhile before buying the Olivet Grocery, which they ran for several years. They then returned to farming in Jefferson County. He and Ruth moved to Rossville, Kansas in 1954, where they purchased the Standard Service Station, operating it for 8 years. Gerry worked for a while for Goodyear and Shawnee County road construction, later working for 12 years at the United States Post Office in Rossville, from which he retired early due to heart problems. He and Ruth later built the trailer court on the southwest edge of Rossville and also owned and rented several rental properties throughout the years. Gerry has been a long-time member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He is survived by a son, Barton Larson (wife Phyllis) of Westphalia, MO and a daughter, Carol (Larson) Heintzelman (husband Gary) of Topeka. Gerry has two grandchildren, Tracey Ott (husband Andy) in Florida and Hillary Larson of Kansas City. He has two great-grandchildren, Atlas and Arden Ott of Florida. He is also survived by two sisters, Marge Evans of Topeka and Novella King (husband Phil) of Pomona. He has multiple nephews and nieces scattered throughout the United States. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Melba and Leota, and three brothers, Lawrence, Jack and Marlin. Gerry was known for his sense of humor and hard work ethics. He was a man of honor and integrity, whose word was as good as gold. He loved a good joke and had a great love of music and dancing. His children said he and his wife Ruth were "the best of the best." He will be greatly missed by surviving family and friends and all who knew him. | |
| 7235 |  | Obituary- Larson, Gerald 2 Services will be held at the Rossville United Methodist Church, under the direction of Piper Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 04 at 10:45 AM. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. Interment with Military Services conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Rossville or Auburn United Methodist Churches, Midland Hospice or the American Legion Post 31 in Rossville, care of Piper Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7236 |  | Obituary- Larson, Gerald 3 GERALD ROBERT LARSON Gerald Robert Larson, born Feb. 12, 1920, died Sept. 30, 2011, at his home at Auburn Homestead Assisted Living of extensive heart problems. He was 91 years old. Gerry liked to point out that he shared his birthday with Abraham Lincoln, but that “Abe was older.” Gerry was born on a farm near Elmont, Kan., to Arthur and Gladys Uhl Larson. Gerry left home at a young age with his older brother spent three years working in the Idaho fields and on a sheep ranch. When World War II began, he enlisted and served 31/2 years in the 29th Army Infantry Division in the European Theatre. He was awarded the Purple Heart, but declined it, stating others were far more worthy of it than he. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery, as well as multiple other medals. After the war, he returned to Kansas where he married Ruth Beskow on April 28,1946, in Lyndon. Ruth preceded him in death Dec. 14,2007. They were married 61 years. He and Ruth farmed for a while before buying the Olivet Grocery, which they ran for several years. They then returned to farming in Jefferson County. He and Ruth moved to Rossville in 1954, where they purchased the Standard Service Station, operating it for 8 years. Gerry worked for a while for Goodyear and Shawnee County road construction, later working for 12 years at the U.S. Post Office in Rossville, from which he retired early due to heart problems. He and Ruth later built the trailer court on the southwest edge of Rossville and also owned and rented several rental properties throughout the years. Gerry has been a long-time member of Rossville United Methodist Church and the Rossville American Legion. He is survived by a son, Barton Larson and wife Phyllis of Westphalia, Mo., and a daughter, Carol Larson Heintzelman and husband Gary of Topeka. Gerry has two grandchildren, Tracey Ott in Florida and Hillary Larson of Kansas City. He has two great grandchildren, Atlas and Arden Ott of Florida. He is also survived by two sisters, Marge Evans of Topeka and Novella King and husband Phil of Pomona. He has multiple nephews and nieces scattered throughout the United States. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Melba and Leota, and three brothers, Lawrence, Jack and Marlin. Gerry was known for his sense of humor and hard work ethics. He was a man of honor and integrity, whose word was as good as gold. He loved a good joke and had a great love of music and dancing. His children said he and his wife Ruth were “the best of the best.” He will be greatly missed by surviving family and friends and all who knew him. Services were held Oct. 4 at Rossville United Methodist Church, under the direction of Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Rossville or Auburn United Methodist churches, Midland Hospice or American Legion Post 31 in Rossville, in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. GERALD ROBERT LARSON Gerald Robert Larson, born Feb. 12, 1920, died Sept. 30, 2011, at his home at Auburn Homestead Assisted Living of extensive heart problems. He was 91 years old. Gerry liked to point out that he shared his birthday with Abraham Lin-coln, but that “Abe was older.” Gerry was born on a farm near Elmont, Kan., to Arthur and Gladys Uhl Larson. Gerry left home at a young age with his older brother and spent three years working in the Idaho fields and on a sheep ranch. When World War II began, he enlisted and served three-and- one-half years in the 29th Army Infantry Division in the European Theatre. He was awarded the Purple Heart, but declined it, stating others were far more worthy of it than he. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery, as well as multiple other medals. After the War, he returned to Kansas where he married Ruth Beskow on April 28, 1946, in Lyndon. Ruth preceded him in death Dec. 14,2007. They were married 61 years. He and Ruth farmed for a while before buying the Olivet Grocery, which they ran for several years. They returned to farming in Jefferson County. He and Ruth moved to Rossville in 1954, where they purchased the Standard Service Station, operating it for eight years. Gerry worked for a while for Goodyear and Shawnee County road construction, later working for 12 years at the United States Post Office at Rossville, where he retired early due to heart problems. He and Ruth later built the trailer court on the southwest edge of Rossville and also owned and rented several rental properties throughout the years. Gerry has been a long-time member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He is survived by a son, Barton Larson (wife Phyllis) of Westphalia, Mo., and a daughter, Carol (Larson) Heintzelman (husband Gary) of Topeka. Gerry has two grandchildren, Tracey Ott (husband Andy) in Florida and Hillary Larson of Kansas City. He has two great-grandchildren, Atlas and Arden Ott of Florida. He is also survived by two sisters, Marge Evans of Topeka and Novella King (husband Phil) of Pomona; nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Melba and Leota and three brothers Lawrence, Jack and Marlin. Gerry was known for his sense of humor and hard work ethics; a man of honor and integrity, whose word was as good as gold. He loved a good joke, music and dancing. His children said he and his wife Ruth were “the best of the best.” He will be greatly missed by surviving family and friends and all who knew him. Services were held at the Rossville United Methodist Church, Tuesday, Oct. 4. Interment, with military services conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, was held in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contribute ons can be made to the Rossville or Auburn United Methodist Churches, Midland Hospice or the American Legion Post 31 in Rossville, in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome .com. | |
| 7237 |  | Obituary- Larson, Marlin Marlin Lloyd Larson KANKAKEE, ILL. -- Marlin Lloyd Larson, 60, Kankakee, Ill., died Friday, Nov. 16, 1990, at a Kankakee hospital. Mr. Larson worked for Santa Fe Railway in the water service department for 35 years before he retired. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was born Jan. 26, 1930, at Vassar, Kan., the son of Arthur and Gladys Larson. Mr. Larson grew up in Quenemo, Kan., where he was graduated from Quenemo High School. Mr. Larson was preceded in death by a son, Marlin Ray Larson, in 1973. Survivors include his wife, Natica Larson, Kankakee; a son, Preston Larson, address unavailable; four daughters, Kimberly Alldred, April Jones, Angie Moore and Natalie Schnackenberg, addresses unavailable; three step children, Marilyn Davis, Larry Miller and Curtis Miller, addresses unavailable; a brother, Geral Larson, Rossville, Ks.; three sisters, Melba Larson, Ottawa, Ks., Novella King, Pomona, Ks., and a twin sister, Marjory Evans., Topeka, Js.; 10 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was cremated. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Federated Church at Quenemo. Kankakee services will also be Tuesday, at Hertz and Thoma Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 7238 |  | Obituary- Larson, Melba Melba Larson OTTAWA — Melba Larson, 78, Ottawa, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1992, in an Ottawa retirement home. Miss Larson attended school in the Lyndon area and was a homemaker for her father and family for many years. She was born Dec. 11, 1914, in Hoyt, the daughter of Gladys and Arthur Larson. She moved to Ottawa in 1986 from Pomona. Survivors include a brother, Gerald R. Larson, Rossville; two sisters, Marjory Evans, Topeka, Sind Novella Faye King, Pomona; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Dengel & Son Mortuary in Ottawa. Miss Larson will lie in state after 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Mortuary. She will be buried at 2 p.m. in Hoyt Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ottawa Retirement Village in care of the mortuary. | |
| 7239 |  | Obituary- Larson, Ruth Ruth Alberta (Beskow) Larson ROSSVILLE- Ruth Alberta (Beskow) Larson was born om November 11, 1918 (on the actual Armistice Day) in Lyndon, Kansas in one of the counties oldest log homes. She graduated from Lyndon High School and taught in one-room schoolhouses in the Lyndon area for ten years. Following WW1I she married Gerald Larson from Quenemo, Kansas. They farmed together for several years, ran a grocery store in Olivet, Kansas for awhile, finally making their permanent home in Rossville, Kansas in 1954. Ruth worked for a time at Peoples State Bank of Rossville, but her passion was for being wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, traveling and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gerald, a son, Barton Larson of Westphalia, Missouri, a daughter, Carol Heintzelman of Topeka, two grandchildren, Tracey Ott of Florida and Hillary Larson of Missouri, a daughter-in-law, Phyllis Larson and son-in-law, Gary Heintzelman. She was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church of Rossville and prior to that the Methodist Church in Lyndon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mary (Bailey) Beskow of Lyndon, and one brother Gene Beskow of Topeka. Her kind and gentle ways will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services will be held at the Rossville United Methodist Church on Monday, December 17 at 10:00 A.M. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Larson will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, December 16th at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Rossville or to Midland Hospice of Topeka and sent in care of the funeral chapel. On line condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 7240 |  | Obituary- Larson, Ruth Ruth Larson Passes Away Ruth E. Larson 88, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born March 5, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of LaVerne and Edna Vilven Spears. Ruth grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School. She attended Kansas State University. She lived most of her life in Rossville moving to Topeka in 2009. Ruth worked at Midwest Machines in Topeka. She later worked many years at the People's State Bank in Rossville and served as the treasurer for the city of Rossville. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and Countryside United Methodist Church in Topeka. Ruth was a life member of the Eastern Star and was Grand Ruth for the state of Kansas in 1962. She held many offices in local chapters. She was a past member of the ABWA and was women of the year in 1983. On January 24, 1957 she was united in marriage to William "Bill"ť Larson at the First Presbyterian Church in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Robert (Annie) Larson, Topeka and James Larson, Olathe; a sister, Helen C. Miller, Rossville; three grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Brewster Place Chapel in Topeka. Inurnment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brewster Foundation and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 7241 |  | Obituary- Larson, William B. William B. “Bill” Larson William B. “Bill” Larson, 90, formerly of Rossville, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at a Topeka Hospital. Bill was born September 24, 1931, in Canby, MN, the son of Oliver B. and Helen E. Marshall Larson. Bill grew up in the Canby community and was a graduate of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. He served in the United States Army in Korea. Following his discharge from the army, Bill returned to Minnesota to work then transferred to Topeka, where he met and married Ruth Spears, on January 24, 1957. They moved to Rossville and lived there until moving to Brewster Place in Topeka in 2008. Bill was the managing partner in Hesse Lumber Co. for ten years. He later served as a Sales Representative for Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance Co., retiring in 1992 after 22 years of service. He received many awards during his employment with Farm Bureau. Bill was active in the Rossville community serving on the city council, and did all he could to improve and promote the community. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and Countryside United Methodist Church in Topeka. Bill was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Order of the Eastern Star and was the Grand Patron of Kansas in 2001-2002. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. Bill enjoyed golf, reading, PEOPLE, carpentry, photography, and road trips. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruth, and a half-brother, Oliver Larson; a grandson, Trey Boucher. Survivors include two sons, Robert (Annie) Larson, Rossville, and James Larson, Olathe; a brother John (Kathy) Larson, Minnesota; four grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Brewster Auditorium. Inurnment in the Rossville Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brewster Foundation and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys 66536. | |
| 7242 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, Carl Memorial services in honor of Carl Lasswell and Eventus Doud, two Rossville boys who made the supreme sacrifice in France, will be held in the M.E. Church Sunday evening. | |
| 7243 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, Carl 2 Carl Lasswell Died in France This entire community was shocked yesterday when a telegram to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lasswell, announced the death of Corporal Carl Lasswell in France on Oct. 9. His death was caused by bronchial pneumonia. Corporal Lasswell entered the service on Saturday, May 25th, entraining at Topeka and sent to Camp Funston. Sometime later he was transferred to Florida into the motor transport service, in Motor Truck Co. 465, Motor Supply Train 417, which sailed for France in August and landed between Sept. 1 and 5. A bright and cheery letter was printed in these columns on Sept 5 and mailed Sept 9. Carl's is the third death among our Rossville boys in the army and the family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their great bereavement. [From The Rossville Reporter, October 31, 1918] | |
| 7244 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, Ellen Sam Hoover's Sister Dead Mrs. Ellen Lasswell, 60 years old, sister of Sam Hoover, died Friday at Wesley hospital in Kansas City, Mo., and the funeral was held Monday at the home of Mrs. Paul A. Liedtke, her daughter, with whom she had been living. Interment was in Mount Washington cemetery. Mrs. Lasswell at one time lived near Rossville. Children surviving her are Lee L. Lasswell, Chicago; Roy F. Lasswell, K.C., Ks; Mrs. Pearl Williamson, Los Angeles, Ca.; Mrs. P.A. Liedtke, K.C., Mo., and Mrs. N.F. Scott, Walla Walla, Wash. --15 March 1917 W.A. Hoover, of Holton, accompanied Sam home from Kansas City Tuesday where they had attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Lasswell. He returned home yesterday. --15 March 1917 | |
| 7245 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, George RANSOM LASSWELL George R. Lasswell, 74, died Sunday at his home 2700 Lincoln St., Topeka. He was born January 3, 1862, in Grundy county, Mo., and had been a resident of Shawnee county for forty-five years and retired from farming five years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alma Lasswell, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Letha Gephart, of the home; two grandchildren; two brothers, Marion Lasswell, Topeka; and Bob Lasswell, Laredo, Mo., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Wall-Diffenderfer mortuary in Topeka at 2:30 p. m., Tuesday. Burial was in Rochester cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vorhies, Mrs. Golda Harshbarger and W.V. Hook were in Topeka, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of Ransom Lasswell. | |
| 7246 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, Glenda Glenda K. Lasswell Emmett – Glenda K. Lasswell passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was born to Marion and Roberta Lasswell on August 9, 1950. She was raised in the Emmett community. Glenda received her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Education from Kansas State University and remained an avid fan of the Wildcats. Glenda taught Elementary Education for over thirty-five years and was well-loved by fellow teachers and students. Glenda was a member of the Emmett United Methodist Church, the NEA, and KNEA. Glenda loved nature and animals. She was the happiest when she was on the farm. She worked with her flowers, gardens, chickens, and all kinds of animals. She instilled the love of nature in her two nephews, Adam and Nathan, and her niece, Christie. Glenda is survived by her brother, Rodney (Donna) Lasswell; her sister, Debra (Alan) Doolittle; one niece, Christiana (Mike) Redmon; two nephews, Adam and Nathan Doolittle; and her multi-decade sweetheart, Terrence Ketter. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the Stormont Vail ICU, who provided extraordinary care for Glenda. A public visitation will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2020, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. A private funeral service and burial will be held for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Emmett United Methodist Church or Second Chance Animal Refuge Society and sent in care of the funeral home. A recording of the funeral service will be available on the funeral home website. To leave online condolences and fond memories, please visit www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7247 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, Mary Mrs. Mary Lasswell Mrs. Mary Durham Lasswell, 81, 614 College, died Friday in a Topeka nursing home. She had been ill several months. She formerly was on the staff of Lowman Memorial Methodist Church where she served as the parish visitor several years. She was born Oct. 25, 1890, at Mayfield in Sumner County, the daughter of the Rev. George W. and Linnie Durham, and spent her early life in central Kansas. She taught two years in Butler County schools and later was a piano instructor 42 years. She lived in Burns, Fowler, Dodge City, Wellington, and Wichita before she moved to Washington, D.C. in 1944. While in the East, she served two years as a private tutor to the children of Harold L. Ickes at Olney, Md. She returned to Kansas in 1946. She lived in the Delia community about six years before she moved to Topeka in August, 1952. She was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church and was a life member of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the church. She also was a member of Beulah Chapter No. 34, Order of Eastern Star. She was married to Earl A. Barker4 of Burns Dec. 28, 1910, at Ness City..The marriage ended in divorce in 1943. She was married to Otis Lasswell Sr., of Delia July 25, 194, at Wichita. He died April 27, 1952. Survivors include two daughters. Mrs. Rosemary Deever, 5439 W. 12th Ter., and Mrs. Elaine Patterson, Wichita; a brother, the Rev. D. Paul Durham, Royal Oak, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle McClintic, Largo, Fla.; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to Lowman United Methodist Church. | |
| 7248 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, Ray Ray Laswell Drowned Kay Laswell the fourteen year old son of G. R. Laswell of near Elmont, was drowned last Thursday afternoon in the Kaw river near the little station of Spencer north east of Topeka. After an all night search the body was found the next day about twenty feet from where the drowning occurred. The body was found by Chas. Drennan, who dived for it. The boy had gone swimming with a companion while waiting for his fathers return from Topeka. The funeral was held from the Penwell chapel at two o'clock Saturday afternoon and the body taken to Adrian for burial. The boy was a nephew of Marion Laswell living north of Rossville. | |
| 7249 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, Roberta Roberta M. Lasswell Roberta M. Lasswell died Saturday, January 7,2017 at the age of 92 at her rural Emmett home. She was born to Robert and Jessie Marshall on August 22, 1924. Roberta was raised in the Mayetta, Delia, and Emmett areas. She graduated from Soldier High School. On January 22, 1945 she married the love of her life Marion Dale Lasswell. Roberta and Marion had three children, Rodney Lasswell (Donna), Glenda Lasswell, and Debra Doolittle (Alan). Roberta was blessed with three grandchildren, Christie Redmon, Adam and Nathan Doolittle. She also had three great-grandchildren, D.J., Zack, and Savannah Redmon. Roberta loved fishing and gardening, but the most important thing was her family. After Marion passed away on January 1, 1968, Roberta went back to school at Washburn University where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees, with honors, in elementary education. She taught fourth grade at St. Marys Elementary for twenty years. Roberta was preceded in death by her husband Marion, parents Robert and Jessie Marshall, a brother Lawrence Marshall and a sister Rose Frost. Funeral services were at the Emmett United Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 11,2017. Burial followed in the St. Clere Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Emmett United Methodist Church or Second Chance Animal Refuge Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 7250 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, Roy 1 Roy F. Lasswell Roy F. Lasswell, 100, St. Marys, died Wednesday, May 23, 1990, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lasswell operated the same farm north of Emmett 45 years before he retired in 1957 and moved into St. Marys. He was born Dec. 12, 1889, north of St. Clere in Jackson County, the son of Harvey A. and Mary Graham Brown Lasswell. He attended Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan when Anderson Hall was the only building on the campus. He later was graduated from a Salina business college. Mr. Lasswell was a member of the former Masonic lodge in Emmett. He served many years on the board of Grandview Grade School north of Emmett. He was married to Agnes Rezac Dec. 25, 1911, in Topeka. She died May 20, 1989. Survivors include two daughters, Irene Davis, Rossville, and Lottie Lucas, Topeka; two half sisters, Bessie Lunger, Summerfield, and Beatrice Pine, Manhattan; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in St. Clere Cemetery. Mr. Lasswell will lie in state after 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in St. Marys or to the charity of the donor's choice. ---- Lasswell Roy F. Lasswell, 100, St. Marys, died Wednesday, May 23, 1990, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lasswell operated the same farm north of Emmett 45 years before he retired in 1957 and moved into St. Marys. He was born Dec. 12, 1889, north of St. Clere in Jackson County, the son of Harvey A. and Mary Graham Brown Lasswell. He attended Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan when Anderson Hall was the only building on the campus. He later was graduated from a Salina business college. Mr. Lasswell was a member of the former Masonic lodge in Emmett. He served many years on the board of Grandview Grade School north of Emmett. He was married to Agnes Rezac Dec. 25, 1911, in Topeka. She died May 20, 1989. Survivors include two daughters, Irene Davis, Rossville, and Lottie Lucas, Topeka; two half sisters, Bessie Lunger, Summerfield, and Beatrice Pine, Manhattan; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in St. Clere Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, St. Marys or to the charity of the donor's choice. |
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