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| 7201 |  | 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] | |
| 7202 |  | 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. | |
| 7203 |  | 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. | |
| 7204 |  | 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. | |
| 7205 |  | 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. | |
| 7206 |  | 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. | |
| 7207 |  | 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. | |
| 7208 |  | 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 | |
| 7209 |  | 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. | |
| 7210 |  | 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. | |
| 7211 |  | 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. | |
| 7212 |  | 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] | |
| 7213 |  | 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 | |
| 7214 |  | 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. | |
| 7215 |  | 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. | |
| 7216 |  | 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. | |
| 7217 |  | 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. | |
| 7218 |  | 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. | |
| 7219 |  | 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. | |
| 7220 |  | Obituary- Lasswell, Roy 2 Roy F. Lasswell Roy F. Lasswell, 100, St. Marys, died Wednesday, May 23, 1990, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lasswell farmed north of Emmett 45 years before he retired in 1957 and moved into St. Marys. He was born December 12, 1889, north of St. Clere in Jackson County, the son of Harvey A. and Mary Graham 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 December 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 in St. Marys. Burial was in St. Clere Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in St. Marys, or to the charity of the donor's choice. | |
| 7221 |  | Obituary- Lauber, Steven Steven W. Lauber Steven W. Lauber, 53, of Topeka, walked into the sunlight of Heaven on Thursday morning, May 17, 2012 at the Rossville Health Care Center. He was born May 21, 1958 at Franklin, NE the son of Kenneth E. Lauber, Sr. and Darlene Melton Lauber. He attended Highland Park South, Eisenhower Junior High and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1978. Steve worked at Meier's Market on Silver Lake Road during High School and later for Walmart. He was a former member of Lakeview Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his mother, Darlene Lauber of Topeka; his brother and sister in law, Kenneth Jr. and Carrie Lauber, of Topeka; and great-niece, Alexis Lauber of Topeka; nephew Jared Lauber and his wife Jennifer of Topeka; aunts and uncles, Floyd and Nadine Lauber of Silverton, Oregon, Rev. Duane and Lita Lauber of North Platte, NE and numerous cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Lauber and grandparents, Hobert and Lula Melton and Fred and Mary Lauber. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, May 21 at Davidson Funeral Home. Mr. Lauber will lie in state at Davidson Funeral Home from 1-8 Sunday where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 Sunday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Naponee Wesleyan Church, Naponee, NE and can be sent in care of Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas, Topeka, Kansas 66608. | |
| 7222 |  | Obituary- Lauck, Eldrich Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shenk, Mrs. Lyda Cless, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Lizzie Landis and Mrs. Anna Erb went to Topeka this afternoon to attend the funeral of Mr. Eldrich Lauck, held at the Penwell funeral home. Burial was in the Memorial cemetery. | |
| 7223 |  | Obituary- Lauck, Helen Mrs. J.W. Lauck 61, wife of Dr. Lauck of Maple Hill, died there Sunday. She was a former Washburn student and a member of the family that owned the Goddard ranches. She was treasurer of the county's federated clubs at the time of her death. | |
| 7224 |  | Obituary- Lauck, Isaac Isaac Streight Lauck IV ROSSVILLE – Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Rossville for Isaac Streight Lauck IV, 81, Woodland, Calif. He died May 17, 1990, at a Woodland hospital. Mr. Lauck was an office manager 33 years for Safeco Insurance Co., mostly in the San Francisco Bay area, before he retired in 1970. He was born May 8, 1909, in Topeka, the son of Isaac Streight Lauck III and Louise Lauck. He was graduated from Rossville High School and Washburn University in Topeka. He also was graduated from Leland Stanford Jr. Graduate School of Business at Palo Alto, Calif. Mr. Lauck was a member of Blue Lakes Masonic Lodge at San Bruno, Calif. He was married to Beth Stalker Aug 14, 1937, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Richard Abbott Lauck, Eureka, Calif., and John Elliott Lauck, Fairfield, Calif.; a sister, Virginia Louise Johnson, Bartlesville, Okla.; six grandchildren; and four great-granddaughters. Mr. Lauck was cremated. Inurnment will be in Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. McNary’s Chapel in Woodland, Calif., was in charge of California arrangements. Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of Kansas arrangement. Isaac S. Lauck IV Isaac Streight Lauck IV, 81, died Thursday, May 17, 1990, in Woodland Memorial Hospital, Woodland, Calif. He was a native of Topeka. Mr. Lauck graduated from Rossville High School, Washburn University in Topeka, and the Leland Stanford Graduate School of Business, Palo Alto, Calif. He worked for Safeco Insurance Company in office management for 33 years, spending most of his working life in the San Francisco Bay area. He retired to Woodland in 1970. He was a member of Blue Lakes Masonic Lodge, San Bruno, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Beth (Stalker) Lauck, Woodland, Calif.; two sons, Richard Abbott Lauck and his wife, Beverly, Eureka, Calif., and John Elliott Lauck and his wife, Elaine, Fairfield, Calif.; one sister, Virginia Louise Johnson and her husband Lathel M., Bartlesville, Okla.; six grandchildren; and four great-granddaughters. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m. at the Rossville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Kallous officiating. Burial will be in the Delia Cemetery. The family prefers that memorials be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 7225 |  | Obituary- Lauck, Kathryn Her granddaughter, Kathleen Bruce, provided the following on 3 Feb 2015 via email. Kathryn Elizabeth Stalker Lauck DOB 3/14/1912 DOD 6/27/2007- Woodland, CA 2 sons: Richard Abbott Lauck 2/27/1941-6/4/2012 (Kathleen's father) John Lauck 6/7/1943-7/17/2009 | |
| 7226 |  | Obituary- Lauffer, Jo Jo A. Lauffer Jo A. Lauffer, 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born March 25,1935, on the family farm in rural Westmoreland, KS, the daughter of Peter E. and Edith L. (McProud) Macht. She was a 1952 graduate of Wamego Rural High School. She attended Washburn University, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority. Jo had been employed by Edward Jones in Lawrence since 1986. Jo married Richard M. Lauffer on February 5,1955, in Wamego, KS. He preceded her in death on August 6, 1993. Survivors include two daughters, Kim Lauffer, Topeka, and Carol Lauffer, Rossville, KS; and two grandchildren, Casey O’Brien and Kelli O’Brien. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kimber Macht. Mrs. Lauffer was cremated. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon Monday, December 23, 2013, at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Private interment will be at the Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200/SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, 2 F9, Topeka, KS, 66601. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7227 |  | Obituary- Laurenti, Grace Grace D. Koci Laurenti Grace D. Koci Laurenti, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010. She was born July 26,1925 on a farm north of Grove, Kansas, the daughter of James F. and Frances J. (Dolezilek) Koci. She graduated from Silver Lake High School, coming to Topeka after graduating. She worked at the 832 Supply Depot for 3 years during WWII. She met her husband, Ernest J. Laurenti in 1945 and they married on April 19, 1947 in Topeka. She worked at Crosby Brothers Appliance Center for 3 years. She was a homemaker for 16 years and then worked for the State of Kansas for 17 years before retiring in 1985. Survivors include her husband, Ernest of 63 years of Topeka; two sons, James L. (Donna) Laurenti of Bellevue, NE and Anthony M. (Brenda) Laurenti of Topeka; a daughter, Lisa (Richard) McCracken; four grandchildren, Joane, Julia, Laney and Kevin; and four great-grandchildren, Halia, Olivia, Cole, and Remi. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Lillian and Irene and her brother, Frank and a granddaughter, Gina. She loved dancing to the Big Bands and Polka, sewing and designing her own dresses and formal gowns for many years. Her children and grandchildren were very dear to her. Funeral ceremonies will be 10 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2010 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS. Interment will follow at the Czech-Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville KS. Mrs. Laurenti will lie in state after 3 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Czech-Moravian Cemetery Fund, c/o Robert W. Olejnik, 14721 NW 86th, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7228 |  | Obituary- Lavin, John 1 John David Lavin John David Lavin, 52, of Willard, KS, passed away Wednesday, February 8,2012 at his home. He served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne. He was a graduate of UTD. John was an English teacher at Ford High School in Quinlan, TX. He then retired to Willard, Kansas with his wife Cynthia Miller. He was survived by many loved ones. To view ceremony information, view a full obituary or to leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel- Topeka.com. | |
| 7229 |  | Obituary- Lavin, John 2 Obituary for John David Lavin 1959-2012 Service: Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 2:30 PM Penwell-Gabel - Parker-Price Chapel 245 NW Independence Topeka, KS 66608 785-234-5850 John David Lavin, 52, of Willard, KS, formerly of Wichita, KS, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at his home. He was born December 2, 1959 in Enid, OK, the son of Dwight Jimmy and Gilda Verl (Gilbert) Lavin. He was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne. He was a graduate of University of Texas at Dallas. John was a Senior English Teacher at Ford High School in Quinlan, TX. He then retired to Willard, Kansas with his wife Cynthia Miller of 25 years. Survivors include daughter, Tianna (Rashid) Spencer, two grandchildren, Noah and Marlee Spencer; daughters, Tonya and Tishelle Miller from a previous marriage; his mother, Gilda Lavin; sisters, Olive (Mark) Wilson, Sylvia (Tim) Franz, and Debi Cropp; nieces, Jasmine and Megan Wilson and Tiffany McLeroy; nephews, Sheldon and Denton Howell and Joshua Wilson. He was preceded in death by his father, Dwight Lavin. Honoring his request, cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS 66608. Memorial contributions may be made to Ford High School Library, 10064 Business Highway 34 S., Quinlan, TX 75474. | |
| 7230 |  | Obituary- Lawrence, Jeremiah J.V. Lawrence The body of Jeremiah V. Lawrence widely known farmer, living four miles northeast of Rossville, was found lying in the road two miles east of his home shortly after 9 o'clock last Friday. His farm team hitched to a lumber wagon, was standing patiently where they had stopped when he either fell from the seat of his wagon or started to climb down to the road. Death apparently was due to heart disease, according to Dr. H.L. Clark coroner, who was called when the body was found by Jim Spears as he drove along the road and found the team standing almost beside the body of the dead driver. Mr. Lawrence had helped load a large chicken coop on his wagon at a farm half mile west of the place where death occurred. He was hauling the chicken coop to his daughter's farm near Silver Lake. Apparently he had a heart attack and fell from the wagon. Mr. Lawrence was born near Hartzville, Indiana, Sept. 7, 1854. At the date of his death he was 79 years and 29 days old. He was brought to Kansas by his parents and grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Joseph K. Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Epperson, in the spring of 1855. The family settled near Big Springs helping to form the First United Brethren church in the state. His father died when he was 12 years old leaving "Jerry" to help his mother raise the younger children. He united with the church in his young manhood, continuing until his death. On Sept. 1, 1881, he was married to Maud L. Lewis at Topeka, who preceded him in death thirty-six years ago. To this union three children were born: Mrs. Ellen Thomas of Topeka, Ks.; H.O. Lawrence of Topeka, and Mrs. Pearl Meek of Holton. He was married to Miss Anna Gibeson of Holton On Dec. 21, 1899. Three children were born to this union: Mrs. Esther Wolf of Silver Lake, Roscoe of the home address and Miss Lois Lawrence of Topeka. Besides the six children mentioned, Mr. Lawrence is survived by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Maggie Stone of Arkansas, Mrs. Jennie Bardwell of Wichita, Cora Jones of Ozawkie and Joe Lawrence of Washington; seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild. He also leaves a host of friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held from the Rossville Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. Horton assisted by Rev. Kregg of Topeka and J.B. Carr of Manhattan. Music was furnished by Miss Sanders, Mrs. Ruth Hess, Lorene Parr and Miss Kathleen Godfrey. Miss Lucille Griswold piano. Burial was in the Lecompton cemetery. --12 October 1933 | |
| 7231 |  | Obituary- Lawrence, Roscoe 1 Roscoe R. Lawrence WILLIAMSTOWN - Roscoe R. Lawrence, 80, Williamstown, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, at a Winchester hospital. Mr. Lawrence was a retired farmer. He also worked for Senne Con-struction Co. in Topeka and was a custodian and bus driver for Williamstown Grade School for 19 years before he retired in 1974. He was born April 5, 1904, at Holton, the son of Jerimiah and Anna Gibeson Lawrence. He lived in Rossville and Topeka before he moved to Williamstown in 1951. Mr. Lawrence was a member and deacon of Perry Christian Church. He also was a member of the Underwood Cemetery Board many years. He was married to Ruby McConnell March 4, 1933, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Watson, 4415 N.W. Mission, Topeka; a son, Jim Lawrence, Williamstown; a sister, Mrs. Esther Wolf, Carbondale; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Perry Christian Church. Burial will be in Underwood Cemetery, Williamstown. The family will meet with friends from 7 until 9 p.m. today at Hampton-Barrett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa. Memorial contributions may be made to Perry Christian Church. | |
| 7232 |  | Obituary- Lawrence, Roscoe 2 ROSCOE R. LAWRENCE Roscoe R. Lawrence, 80, Williamstown, died Tuesday, January 1,1985, at a Winchester hospital. Mr. Lawrence was a retired farmer. He also worked for Senne Construction Co. in Topeka and was a custodian and bus driver for Williamstown Grade School for 19 years before he retired in 1974. He was born April 5, 1904, at Holton, the son of Jerimiah and Anna Gibeson Lawrence. He lived in Rossville and Topeka before he moved to Williamstown in 1951. Mr. Lawrence was a member and deacon of Perry Christian Church. He also was a member of the Underwood Cemetery Board many years. He was married to Ruby McConnell March 4, 1933, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Watson, 4415 N.W. Mission, Topeka; a son, Jim Lawrence, Williamstown; a sister, Mrs. Esther Wolf, Carbondale; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Perry Christian Church. Burial was in Underwood Cemetery, Williamstown. Hampton-Barrett Funeral Home, Oskaloosa, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Perry Christian Church. | |
| 7233 |  | Obituary- Layman, Viola Viola Beach Layman Viola Beach Layman, 90, Topeka, died Monday, June 18, 2007 at her home. She was born on October 31, 1916 in Auburn, the daughter of Alfred and Rosie Kovar Koci. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1934. She was an avid Royals and KU bas-ketball fan. Viola married Ivan Beach on June 1, 1940 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1962. Viola married Russell Layman on June 17, 1969. He preceded her in death on November 6, 1982. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, Irvin and Clyde Koci and one sister, Gladys Smith. Survivors include one son, Galen Beach of Leslie, MO, one daughter, Debra Beach of Topeka, three grandsons, Shawn, Patrick and Steven Beach, one great-grandson, Conrad Beach and one sister, Nina Wehner of Eudora. Graveside services will be held at Noon Friday at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Viola will lie in state after 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Newcomer Family Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas Ave. 66608. To leave a special message for the family online, visit | |
| 7234 |  | Obituary- Layne, Jack 1 Jack William Layne Jack William Layne, 42, Rossville, died Monday, Oct. 28, at a Topeka hospital emergency room. He had a heart ailment. Mr. Layne served in the Army from 1962 until he retired in 1983. His service included three years in Vietnam. Since his retirement he had been assistant ranch supervisor for McAnally Enterprises at Maple Hill. He was born July 13, 1943, at Chattaroy, W.Va. During his time in the Army he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one silver and two bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm, Good Conduct Medal and Army Service Ribbon. He was married to Marilyn S. Cunningham May 22, 1970, at Salina. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, David William Layne and Jack Damon Layne, both at home; his stepfather and mother, Steven and Beulah Kondwros, Clarksville, Tenn.; a brother, Jesse David Layne, Clarksville, Tenn.; and a sister, Coleen Bumpus, Clarksville, Tenn. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Layne will lie in state after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. | |
| 7235 |  | Obituary- Layne, Jack 2 Jack William Layne Jack William Layne, 42, was born July 13, 1943, at Chattaroy, West Virginia. He passed away at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center Emergency Room Monday morning, Oct. 28, 1985. Mr. Layne served in the Army in 1962 in West Virginia, and was discharged in 1983 at Fort Riley due to a heart disability. Two of the years in service were in Vietnam. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with on silver and two bronze starts. He also received a Vietnam campaign medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm and a good conduct medal and Army Service Ribbon. He was assistant ranch supervisor at McAnally Enterprises at Maple Hill. May 22, 1970, he was married to Marilyn S. Cunningham at Salina. She survives at the home in Rossville. Other survivors include two sons, David William Layne and Jack Damon Layne, both of the home; his mother and stepfather, Beulah and Steven Kondwros, Clarksville, Tenn.; a sister Coleen Bumpus, Clarksville, Tenn.; one brother, Jesse David Layne, Clarksville, Tenn. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (There were some incorrect spellings in family names in this obituary which appear in last week's paper.) | |
| 7236 |  | Obituary- Layne, Marilyn Marilyn S. Layne Maple Hill - Marilyn S. Layne, 49, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, at her home. She had cancer. Mrs. Layne was an accounting clerk for Falley's Food 4 Less. She was born March 17, 1949, in Topeka, the daughter of David William and Anna Elizabeth Stehlin Cunningham. She attended Salina High School and was graduated from Topeka Technical College. She lived in Rossville before she moved to Maple Hill seven years ago. She married Jack William Layne on May 22, 1970, at Salina. He died Oct. 28, 1985. Survivors include two sons, David W. Layne and Jack D. Layne, both of Maple Hill; a sister, Anna L. Cunningham, Maple Hill; and two brothers, Joseph Cunningham, Valley Falls, and Richard Cunningham, Topeka. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka. Mrs. Layne will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society for Camp Hope, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, 66604. ---- Marilyn S. Layne Marilyn S. Layne, 49, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, November 3, 1998 at her home. She fought cancer for the past year. She was born March 17, 1949, at Topeka, the daughter of David William and Anna Elizabeth Stehlin Cunningham. She lived in Maple Hill the past seven years and had previously lived in the Rossville community. She attended Salina High School and graduated from Topeka Technical College. She was employed as an accounting clerk at Falley's Food 4 Less. She married Jack William Layne May 22, 1970, at Salina. He died October 28, 1985. Survivors include two sons, David W. Layne, and Jack D. Layne, both of Maple Hill; one sister, Anna E. Cunningham, Maple Hill; two brothers, Joseph Cunningham, Valley Falls, and Richard Cunningham, Topeka. Her service was Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society for Camp Hope, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka 66604. | |
| 7237 |  | Obituary- LeBlanc, William 1 William E. LeBlanc ST. MARYS - Wm. E. LeBlanc 80, was killed, Friday, July 15, 2011 in a farm accident on the farm he lived on most of his life doing what he loved to do. He was born January 13,1931 at St. Marys, the son of Wm. & Lucille Longtin LeBlanc. He attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1948. Bill enlisted with the 174th MP unit of the St. Marys National Guard in 1948 and was activated to Ft. Sheridan, IL. He concluded his enlistment with the National Guard in 1962 as a 2nd Lt. Mr. LeBlanc was employed by John Hardman Lumber Company, St. Marys, Kaw Lumber Company, and Whelan's Lumber Company both in Topeka, from 1951 to 1969. He retired from Payless Lumber Company in 1994 with 25 years of service. He owned and operated a cattle operation for many years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and Knights of Columbus Council No 657 at the church. He had been a past member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was preceded in death by two children, Renee LeBlanc, April 18,1975 and Rex (Peggy) LeBlanc, Nov. 21,1995. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lila Frommelt, in 2003 and a brother, Francis "Mick" LeBlanc, in 2010. He was united in marriage to Nadine Heder at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma on February 14,1953. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, William J. (Suzanne) LeBlanc, St. Marys, Shelly LeBlanc, Maple Hill, and David LeBlanc, St. Marys; four grandchildren, Rachel Wahl, Jesse Brown, Philip LeBlanc and Shannon LeBlanc; two great-grandchildren, Adalynn Brown and Calvan Wayne Brown; four sisters, Agnes Montgomery and Theresa Simon, both of Topeka, Rita Jones, Walkersville, MD. and Reva Wheeler, Canyon City, CO; a brother, Richard LeBlanc, Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cem¬etery, St. Marys. Mr. LeBlanc will lie in state after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where there will be a Prayer Vigil/Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, St. Marys Museum or Immaculate Conception Youth Group and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple St., St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7238 |  | Obituary- LeBlanc, William 2 William E. LeBlanc Wm. E. LeBlanc, 80, July 15, 2011. He was killed in a farm accident on the farm he lived on most of his life doing what he loved to do. He was born Jan. 13, 1931, at St. Marys, the son of William and Lucille Longtin LeBlanc. He attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1948. Bill enlisted with the 174th MP unit of the St. Marys National Guard in 1948 and was activated to Fort Sheridan, III. He concluded his enlistment with the National Guard in 1962 as a second lieutenant. Mr. LeBlanc was employed by John Hardman Lumber Co., St. Marys, and Kaw Lumber Co., and Whelan’s Lumber Co., both in Topeka, from 1951 to 1969. He retired from Payless Lumber Company in 1994 with 25 years of service. He owned and operated a cattle operation for many years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and Knights of Columbus Council 657 at the church. He had been a past member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was preceded in death by two children, Renee Leblanc, April 18,1975, and Rex LeBlanc, Nov. 21, 1995. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lila Frommelt in 2003 and a brother, Francis “Mick” LeBlanc in 2010. He was united in marriage to Nadine Heder at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma on Feb. 14, 1953. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, William J. LeBlanc and his wife, Suzanne, of St. Marys, Shelly LeBlanc of Maple Hill, and David LeBlanc of St. Marys; four grandchildren, Rachel Wahl, Jesse Brown, Philip LeBlanc and Shannon LeBlanc; two great-grandchildren, Adalynn Brown and Calvan Wayne Brown; four sisters, Agnes Montgomery and Theresa Simon, both of Topeka, Rita Jones of Walkersville, Md., and Reva Wheeler of Canyon City, Colo.; and a brother, Richard LeBlanc of Topeka. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated July 20 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, St. Marys Museum or Immaculate Conception Youth Group and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 7239 |  | Obituary- LeClere, Oliver Oliver LeClere Oliver LeClere, 81, long-time resident of Mayetta community and for a number of years a Rossville resident in his early years, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his son, John LeClere, at Mayetta. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Cecelia Gutierrez, Miss Clarice LeClere and Mrs. Julia Sanchez, all of Topeka; Miss Roseanne LeClere of Kimball, Neb., and Mrs. Evelyn Ray, Mayetta, and three sons, John LeClere, Mayetta; Leonard and Edward LeClere, Eugene, Oregon. | |
| 7240 |  | Obituary- Lee, Clara Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hause and Janet drove to Westmoreland, Sunday to attend the funeral services of his cousin, Mrs. Jimmie Lee. | |
| 7241 |  | Obituary- Lee, Dora Mrs. Dora Lee Mrs. Dora Lee, aged 82 years, 10 months and 7 days, died Sunday evening, Aug. 6, 1950, in a Topeka hospital. Her home was with a daughter, Mrs. Elsa Holder, 919 Winfield, Topeka. She was born Sept. 9, 1867, at Aurora, Ind., and came to Kansas when a small child with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Kinnett and settled near Westmoreland, where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 23 years she was united in marriage to Franklin W. Lee, Oct. 8, 1890. To this union eight children were born, three dying in infancy, and her husband preceded her in death. At the time of his death they were living on a farm near Havensville, Kan. Since 1927 she had been a resident of Topeka. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and Capitola Rebekah Lodge No. 219. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elsa Holder, Topeka, and Mrs. Anna Lemon, Rossville; three sons, James R. Lee, of Fayetteville, Ark.; Arthur F. Lee, Topeka, and John W. Lee, Vermillion; 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Wax, Topeka. --10 Aug. 1950 MISCELLANEOUS CARD OF THANKS - We wish to sincerely thank everyone for the sympathy and kindnesses shown us during the illness and death of our loved one, Dora Lee, and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Anna Lemon Mrs. Elsa Holder Mr. James R. Lee Mr. Arthur Lee Mr. John Lee --10 Aug. 1950 | |
| 7242 |  | Obituary- Lee, Herman 1 Herman E. ‘Buddy’ Lee Herman E. “Buddy” Lee, 78, of Rossville passed away Jan. 12, 2014, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born Dec. 22, 1935, at Marshfield, Mo., the son of Hiram and Minnie Adams Lee. He grew up in the Ozarks and moved to Wichita at age 16 and started working for the railroad. Herman served in the Army National Guard. Herman moved to Topeka in the early 1960s and worked for Santa Fe Railroad for 45 years as a carman welder before retiring. He was a past member of the Lions Club. He was a member of AARP, TCIU Union and the National Association of Retired & Veteran Railroad Employees Inc. Herman attended coffee at McDonalds and at Wehner’s in Rossville. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly. Herman was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Gertrude George and Reba Branstetter, and his daughter, Julie Ann Luman. On Feb. 11,1962, he was united in marriage to llah “Marie” Hoobler Luman in Wichita; she survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Bruce Lee and wife Karen of Topeka; two daughters, Lisa Con¬away and husband Mike, and Amy Rodehorst, all of Topeka; a sister, Betty Pruett and husband Dean of Blue Springs, Mo.; brothers-in-law, Dale McRae and wife Cheryl of Wichita and Denis McRae and wife Ivona of Chicago, III.; six grandchildren, Dwayne and Kara Lee, Mason, Monica and Michael Conaway, and Jenna BriAnn Rodehorst; along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Jan. 16 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 7243 |  | Obituary- Lee, Herman 2 Herman E. “Buddy” Lee Herman E. “Buddy” Lee, 78, passed away Sunday, January 12,2014 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born December 22, 1935 at Marshfield, MO; the son of Hiram and Minnie Adams Lee. He grew up in the Ozarks and moved to Wichita at the age of 16 where he attended school. Herman served in the Army National Guard. Herman moved to Topeka in the early 60’s and worked for Santa Fe Railroad for many years as a carman welder. He was a past member of the Lions Club. He was a member of AARP, TCIU Union and the National Association of Retired & Veteran Railroad Employees, Inc. Herman attended coffee at McDonalds and daily at Wehner’s in Rossville. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly. Herman was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gertrude George and Reba Branstetter; and his daughter, Julie Ann Luman. On February 11, 1962 he was united in marriage to Ilah “Marie” Hoobler in Wichita, she survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Bruce (Karen) Lee, Topeka; two daughters, Lisa (Mike) Conaway and Amy Rodehorst all of Topeka; a sister, Betty (Dean) Pruett, Blue Springs, MO; brothers- in- law, Dale (Cheryl) McRae, Wichita and Denise (Ivona) McRae, Chicago, IL; six grandchildren, Dwayne and Kara Lee, Mason, Monica and Michael Conaway and Jenna BriAnn Rodehorst; along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Lee will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home where family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome. com | |
| 7244 |  | Obituary- Lee, Herman 3 Herman E. "Buddy" Lee ROSSVILLE-Herman E. "Buddy" Lee, 78, passed away Sunday, January 12,2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Lee will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home where family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7245 |  | Obituary- Leech, Caroline Obituary Mrs. Caroline Leech, mother of Will Attebury, died at home of her daughter Mrs. Mindoz at Oceola, Apr. 26, 1909. The body was brought to Rossville Tuesday evening and was taken to the old homestead south of town when on the following day funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.L. Nelson of Topeka. The interment took place in city cemetery. Caroline Anderson was born at Astoria, Ill. July 31, 1842, and was married to Thomas Attebury Aug. 13, 1857. To this union seven children were born, two of whom preceded her to the unknown world - one dying in infancy and the other, Fred passing away Sept. 5, 1901. She was a life long member of the Methodist church, uniting with that organization when but a child. Hers was a strong christian character and her grace was bright to the last and died rejoicing in the Savior's love. She came to Rossville with her husband in 1877 and settled on the farm now owned by Wm. Attebury. After the death of her husband she married Mr. Leech of Thayer, Kans. where they were living, when she was stricken with the last illness. A large number of the old time neighbors and friends gathered at the old home for the funeral service Wednesday afternoon to pay a last tribute of respect to the dead. | |
| 7246 |  | Obituary- Leeper, Beulah Mrs. Beulah Woodruff Leeper passed away suddenly on June 8th at Great Falls, Montana. She leaves her husband Chas. A. Leeper, a daughter Mrs. Voneita Weinholz, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all of Great Falls. Mrs. Leeper was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Fred Mason of Rossville. | |
| 7247 |  | Obituary- Leeper, Lawrence LAWRENCE O. LEEPER Lawrence O. Leeper, 57, Great Bend, died Tuesday, December 26,1978, after an extended illness. He was born April 17, 1921, at Langley, Ks., moving to Maple Hill with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Leeper, in 1928, where he spent his grade and high school years. He moved to the Great Bend area to work in the oil fields as a truck driver. He served in World War II as Staff Sergeant and was commissioned Permanent Personnel Officer at Ft. Leavenworth, later joining the Army Medics serving within the States. He served as Post Commander at V.F.W. Post 5657 at Ellenwood, and returned to work in the oil fields. Survivors include seven children, Mary Leeper, Nancy Leeper, William Leeper, Stephen Leeper, Mrs. Luicanne Christiansen, of Great Bend, Laurence Michael Leeper, Pueblo, Colo., Paul A. Leeper, Topeka; two brothers, Elmer Leeper, Holyrood, and George W. Leeper, Ellenwood; six sisters, Geneva Rathbun and Mildred Lemon, Ellenwood, Betty Scheufler and Mabel Herl, Great Bend, Gladys Lee, Clairmore, Okla., and Irene Hoobler, Maple Hill; and three grandchildren. Services were held at Fryberger Mortuary in Great Bend on Friday, December 29, at 10 a.m. The Reverend Eugene Tollefson was the officiating minister. Casket bearers were Harold Hoobler, Fred Behrens, Richard Moos, Joe Herl, David Scheufler and Jon Herl. Graveside services were by the V.F.W. Post 5657, Ellenwood. Interment was in Lakin-Comanche Cemetery, Ellenwood. | |
| 7248 |  | Obituary- Leeper, Nancy Nancy E. Leeper Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Leeper, 74, of this city, who died Wednesday afternoon at Christ’s hospital, was born on February 18, 1863, near Holton. She was a member of the Rossville Methodist church. Surviving are the husband, William A. Leeper, three sons, William A. Leeper, jr., of Maple Hill; George W., of Modesto, Calif., and Charles A., of Great Falls, Mont.; three daughters, Mrs. Edward Miller, of Maple Hill; Mrs. Fred Mason of Rossville; and Miss Ada Leeper, of Pomona, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Narcissa Hunter, of Fort Worth, Texas; Mrs. Mollie Poteet, of Guthrie, Okla; and Mrs. Etta Poteet, also of Guthrie; four brothers, Jess Hubbard, of Cushing, Okla. and Paul Clayton and Leonard Hubbard, all of Guthrie; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Leeper were held last Friday afternoon in Topeka from the Conwell funeral home, conducted by Rev. C.C. Albin. Music was furnished by Mrs. Margaret Witter, Miss Barbara Goodrum, Mrs. E.G. Griswold and Mrs. Peter Navarre. Miss Edith Higginbotham accompanied at the piano. Pall bearers were: Walter Cless, Everett Pelfry [sic Pelfrey], Albert Reser, Arthur White, George Bills and C.E. Cless. Burial at Holton, Kansas. ----- Miss Ada Leeper arrived, Saturday from California, called by the critical illness of her mother, Mrs. Betty Leeper who has been ill at Christ’s hospital several weeks past. ----- Mrs. Betty Leeper who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Belle Miller near Maple Hill, is seriously ill and confined to her bed. ----- One brother, Mr. Jesse Hubbard and wife of Cushing, Okla., two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Poteet and Mrs. Ella Poteet of Guthrie, Okla., and Leo Hubbard, a nephew, attended the funeral service of Mrs. Betty Leeper last Friday. ----- Card of Thanks – We wish to thank everyone for the expressions of sympathy extended to us during the illness and death of our mother, and for the beautiful floral offerings. The Leeper Children. | |
| 7249 |  | Obituary- Leeper, William William Leeper dies in Great Bend William Anderson Leeper was born on August 22, 1884 in Rawlins County, Kansas near the town of Atwood. His parents were William Albert and Nancy Elizabeth Leeper. He died following an extended illness on April 4, 1962 in Great Bend, Kansas. On Jan. 27, 1908 he was married to Neveda Page of Hamilton Co., Kansas in the town of Syracuse. They began their married life near that town. Eleven children were born, ten of whom survive his death. They are: Elmer of Great Bend, Eugene of Liberal, Kansas, Lawrence of Great Bend, George of Ellinwood, Mrs. Geneva Rathburn, Great Bend, Mrs. Gladys Lee, Ellinwood, Mrs. Irene Hoobler, Maple Hill, Kansas, Mrs. Mildred Lemon, Lompoc, Calif., Mrs. Betty Scheufler, Ellinwood, Mrs. Mabel Herl; one son, Earl, passed away in early boyhood. Also surviving his passing besides his wife, Nevada, and the children are 33 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; two brothers, George of El Cerrito, Calif., and Charlie of Great Falls, Montana, and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Mason of Rossville and Ada Leeper of Sunland, Calif. | |
| 7250 |  | Obituary- Lehman, Ardeth ArdethR. (Maus) Lehman Ardeth Lehman, 74, died Sunday, December 18, 2011 at her home in Ft. Worth, TX. Ardeth was born March 23, 1937, daughter of John and Cleo Maus. She grew up in the West Union community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1955. Survivors include brothers Paul Harvey Maus of Emmett, Ewelyn Maus of Lawrence and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Julia Smith of Harveyville and Paula McClure of Topeka. She was cremated. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. |
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