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| 7301 |  | Obituary- Lemon, Max Max E. Lemon Sr. Max E. Lemon, Sr., Topeka, died Monday, June 21,2004, at his home. He was born March 11, 1924, the son of James H. “Harry” and Ulvesta Cusic Lemon on a farm near Maple Hill. Max was one of 14 children. He was raised in Maple Hill area. He attended Maple Hill Grade School and Maple Hill High School. He worked at the grain elevator in Maple Hill while going to high school. After graduation, Max worked at the John Morrell Packing Plant in Topeka. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He was discharged in 1946, following World War II. Max was a pilot in the service. Mr. Lemon had worked at Jersey Ice Cream Co., Capital Electric, R.B. Steveson, and Dechand Roofing and Supply Co. before he went into business for himself. He owned and operated Lemon Heating and Air Conditioning in Topeka for more than 50 years. Mr. Lemon was baptized the catholic church at St. Rose of Lima Church in Santa Rosa N.M. He joined Holy Name Church in 1946. He was confirmed at St. Joseph Church in 1965. Max had been a member of the Knight's Of Columbus. He was a volunteer at Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center and also at Topeka State Hospital. He was a webelo's leader and assistant Boy Scout leader in the Boy Scouts of America in 1983. He married his wife, LaWanda Mildfeldt, on Jan. 4, 1974, in Topeka. LaWanda survives at their home. Other survivors include a son, Max E. Lemon Jr., Maple Hill; a daughter, Margarette Lemon, Topeka; a brother, Buss Lemon, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Larina Moses, Topeka; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Old Stone Church at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, Kan. Military honors and interment will follow in the cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Davidson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., following the rosary. Contributions may be made to the Max Lemon Memorial Fund and sent in care of Capital City Bank. Funeral Home Davidson Funeral Home - Topeka 1035 N Kansas Avenue Topeka, KS 66608-1241 (785) 233-4088 | |
| 7302 |  | Obituary- Lemon, Troy Troy S. Lemon Troy S. Lemon, 87, St. Marys, died Wednesday, Dec. 14,1983, at a St. Marys nursing home. He was born January 1, 1896, in Rossville, the son of Charles and Alice Victoria Kirby Lemon. Mr. Lemon lived in the Rossville and Dover communities where he farmed until 1947 when he moved to St. Marys. He worked for the St. Marys Township road maintenance department more than 25 years. He was married to Ida Taber July 16, 1924, at Manhattan. She died Oct. 18, 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Hoover, St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Alverta Carrell, Rossville; and a grandchild. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 7303 |  | Obituary- Lemon, Virgil 1 Virgil L. Lemon Services will be at 10 a m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Virgil L. Lemon, 72, Rossville, formerly of Manhattan. He died Saturday, Feb. 11, 1989, at his home. Mr. Lemon was a heavy equipment operator before he retired. He was born Aug. 12, 1916, at Rossville, the son of Cecil and Anna Lee Lemon. He lived in Manhattan before he returned to Rossville in 1970. Mr. Lemon was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville and Moose Lodge No. 555 in Topeka. He was married to Hazel E. Simon April 17, 1937, at Manhattan. She died Sept. 20, 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Eagles, Topeka; two sisters, Anita Vande Velde, St. Marys, and Dorothy McDonald, Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; two brothers, Clyde Lemon, Des Moines, Iowa, and Don Lemon, St. Louis; and two granddaughters. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Lemon will lie in state after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will remain closed. Contributions may be made to the Virgil Lemon Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of Shirley Eagles, 3737 Plaza Drive, 66609, or Box 241, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7304 |  | Obituary- Lemon, Virgil 2 Virgil L. Lemon Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Virgil L. Lemon, 72, Rossville, who died Saturday, February 11, 1989, at his home. The Rev. Robert Sieh of the Rossville Christian Church will officiate. Burial will follow in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Lemon was a heavy equipment operator before he retired. He was born August 12, 1916, at Rossville, the son of Cecil and Anna Lee Lemon. He lived in Manhattan before he returned to Rossville in 1970. Mr. Lemon was a member of the Christian Church in Rossville, and Moose Lodge No. 555 in Topeka. He was married to Hazel E. Simon April 17, 1937, at Manhattan. She died September 20, 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Eagles, Topeka; two sisters, Anita VandeVelde, St. Marys, and Dorothy McDonald, Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; two brothers, Clyde Lemon, Des Moines, Ia., and Don Lemon, St. Louis; two granddaughters, Shari Orr, Topeka, and Christi Orr, Manhattan; several nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (this evening); the casket will remain closed. Contributions may be made to the Virgil Lemon Memorial Fund to be designated later by relatives and sent in care of Shirley Eagles, 3737 Plaza Drive, Topeka, 66609; or to Box 241, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7305 |  | Obituary- Lenard, Lance Lance Jason Lenard Lance Jason Lenard, 47, of Rossville, Kansas, passed away on August 18,2016. Lance was born in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Paul Lenard and Wilma (Skidmore) Lenard on June 18, 1969. He went to high school at Rossville High School and graduated in 1987. He attended Highland Community College for two years. He went on to earn a degree in Communications from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. He had worked as a salesperson for Standard Beverage for 16 years. Lance had coached Track & Field at Rossville Middle School and he was currently an Assistant Coach at Wamego High School. Lance was in his 18th year as head coach for Northeast Kansas Track Club, a program which he started and dedicated countless hours to over the years. He had been the Meet Director for Sunflower State Games for many years and volunteered with the Kansas Senior Track & Field Olympics. He also had assisted in coaching kids’ football & wrestling throughout the years. Lance was a caring & loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He had a “larger than life” personality and his real passion was track & field. He left a mark in the track world that will always be undeniable. He was an incredible man who had a pure love of the sport and his athletes. Lance showed such a love for track& field and helping "all" kids. His passion and spirit will be missed. He had such a positive impact on so many athletes. Lance Lenard was a coach, a mentor, and a friend to countless people. He was a man who gave so much to hundreds of athletes without asking for a single thing in return. Lance is preceded in death by his father, Paul Lenard; his mother, Wilma Lenard Yount; and stepmother, Pat Lenard. Lance is survived by his wife, Delaina Lenard of Rossville, Kansas; his daughter, Keara Lenard; his sons, Kade Lenard and Drake Pino; and granddaughter, Lotyss Riley Pino. He is also survived by sister, Julie Smith (Walt); brother, Mark Lenard (Lynn); sister, Teresa McLinn (Phil); nieces, Melissa Ohmie (Brandon), Miranda Russell (Jake), and Savannah McLinn; and nephew, Zachary McLinn. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Street, Topeka, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lance Lenard Athletic Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 3908, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Dove Cremation & Funeral Service is assisting the family and condolences may be left online at www.dovecremation.com. | |
| 7306 |  | Obituary- Lenherr, Paul Paul Lenherr Passes Away Paul Leo Lenherr, 80, St. Marys, KS, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at home after a short battle with cancer. He was born March 3, 1939, in Topeka, KS, the son of Paul Joseph and Regina Ann Schuler Lenherr. He was a 1957 graduate of St. Marys High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Omaha in 1964. Paul worked in the distribution offices of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company until assuming ownership of Sparks Insurance Agency in St. Marys in 1976. Paul was a life-long member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys, serving as one of the first lectors and continuing for nearly 50 years. He also remained faithful to his weekly 1:00 am adoration hour for over 30 years. Paul had an extremely active role with the Knights of Columbus throughout his life earning leadership positions at the local and state level, ultimately resulting in his service as State Deputy of Kansas and State Master of the Fourth Degree in the 1990's. For over 20 years Paul was the Ceremonials Chairman. He was an honorary life member of the St. Marys K of C Council #657 and the Thomas A. McNeive Assembly of the Fourth Degree. At the community level Paul was the Supervisory Judge of the Election Board for many years, and previously served as President of the Chamber of Commerce and a term on the Board of Directors of Wamego Country Club. He married Peggy Jane Sparks on June 9, 1962 in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters: Christy (Mark) Grannell, Gardner and Helen (Joe) Schwinn, Leavenworth; two sisters: Sr. Letitia Lenherr, SCL, Leavenworth and Ann (Don) Henry, Fort Collins, CO; and 5 grandchildren: Jim (Ashley) Grannell, Tom (Allegra) Grannell, Ann Grannell (fiancé Jack Vielhauer), all of Shawnee; Sarah Jo Schwinn and Zachary Schwinn of Leavenworth; and one great grandson, Henry Grannell. He was preceded in death by one brother, Vincent John Lenherr, and three sisters: Regina Simonton, Sr. Mary Cecilia Lenherr, SCL, and Josepha "Jo" Mulvihill. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Visitation will be at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville on Thursday, August 15 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm followed by a rosary recitation. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 W. Maple Street, St. Marys, KS 66536 http://www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 7307 |  | Obituary- Leonard, LeAnne LeAnne (Schmidt) Leonard WAMEGO - LeAnne (Schmidt) Leonard, 76, of Wamego, KS, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Wamego Health Center. LeAnne was born August 13,1937, in Adams County, NE on the family farm near Hastings, the daughter of Carl and Lena (Schultz) Schmidt. On February 27,1971, LeAnne was united in marriage to Edward Leonard. She had 4 children from a previous marriage and gained 3 step-children from her marriage to Edward. LeAnne is survived by her daughters: Kim Doucet (Mitchell) of Rossville, KS and Keri Longaway (Adam) of St. Louis, MO; two stepsons: Wayne Leonard of Chicago, IL and Dale Leonard of Manhattan, KS; one step-daughter: Tina Leonard of Manhattan, KS; 5 grandchildren: Chris, Cheryl, Cory, Sarah and Chelsea; 2 step-grandchildren: Chelsie and Shara Briane and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, her parents, brother: David, son: Keith, daughter, Karla and son in-law: Kurt. Mass of Christian Burial for LeAnne will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 13 at the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church of Wamego. A visitation will be held prior beginning at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Rosary recited at 10:00 a.m. Flowers or memorial contributions to Community Health Ministry, the Pottawatomie County Caring Hearts Humane Society or the Wamego Community Foundation/WAVM Donation may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS, 66547. Online condolences may be left at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com | |
| 7308 |  | Obituary- Lesline, Emma MRS. EMMA LESLINE Mrs. Emma Lesline, 61, died Wednesday night at her home one and one-half miles northwest of the Boys’ Industrial school. She was horn February 21, 1876, at Maple Hill and moved from the Kingsville neighborhood about 20 years ago. She was a member of the Maple Hill Methodist church. She is survived by her husband, George D. Lesline; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Tschantz, North Topeka; her mother, Mrs. Charlotte Fauerback, Paxico; four brothers, J. T. Fauerbach, Paxico; L. D. Fauerbach of this community; R. E. Fauerbach, Maple Hill and H. E. Fauerbach, living in California; two sisters, Mrs. S. C. Clark, Paxico, and Mrs. Anna Conrad, of Topeka. | |
| 7309 |  | Obituary- Lesline, George GEORGE LESLINE George D. Lesline, 76, farmer on Route 2, North Topeka, died Tuesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gladys Tschantz, 1731 North Polk. Mr. Lesline was born March 25, 1873 in Port Washington, Wis. He came to Wabaunsee County with his parents when a small child. After many years’ residence in the vicinity of Maple Hill, and Rossville, he moved to Topeka in 1918 and had lived there since. Mr. Lesline was a member of the Maple Hill Methodist Church. Survivors besides his daughter, include three grandchildren and four great-grand children. Funeral services for George Lesline will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Eslinger Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. | |
| 7310 |  | Obituary- Lett, Karen Karen Lett March 26, 1949 — December 29, 2020 St. Marys – Karen S. Lett, 71, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the Midland Hospice House. Karen was born to Robert and Effie Wrench Heim in Ponca City, OK, on March 26, 1949. She was a respected lifelong resident of St. Marys. Karen attended Immaculate Conception Grade School for eight years and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1967; Karen attended Clark’s School of Business in Topeka. Karen was a fixture at the St. Marys State Bank /Bank of the Flint Hills, working there for over 45 years, from 1974 until her retirement in April 2020. Karen was a devout Christian and was a life member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She loved her family and enjoyed providing for them; having picnics, making meals, and baking are just a few ways she showed her love. She was a “Bear” fan, always in the crowd at her children and grandchildren’s activities. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and by an infant daughter, Meagan, on July 3, 1981. On April 20, 1968, Karen Heim and Alan Lett were married at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her son, Michael (Amy) Lett, St. Marys; her daughter, Michelle Lett, Maple Hill; a sister, Janet (David) Figge, St. Marys; a brother, Robert (Kathy) Heim, Weston, MO; her three grandchildren, Emma, Jacob, and Sarah. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Monday, January 4, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. A rosary will be said at 9:40 AM before the mass. Karen will lie in state on Sunday, January 3, 2021, from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Karen Lett Memorial for a St. Marys High School Senior Scholarship and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home 714 Maple Street. St. Marys, KS. 66536. The funeral mass will be live-streamed on the Piper Funeral Home Facebook page. | |
| 7311 |  | Obituary- Levier, Ernest Ernest Levier HOLTON—Ernest Levier, 75, Holton, died Monday at a Wamego nursing home. He was born March 10, 1896, at Mayetta, and had lived most of his life in the Mayetta and Holton communities. Survivors include four daughters, Miss Janet Levier, Mrs. Geneva Varela, Gladys Levier, and Nancy Levier, all of Chicago; three sons, Robert Levier, Douglas Levier, and Billy Levier, all of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Mulanax, Holton, and Mrs. Eunice Mulanax, Delia; and four brothers, Joseph Levier, Alfred Levier and Aberham Levier, all of Manhattan, and Sylvister Levier, of Colorado. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ship See Cemetery west of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7312 |  | Obituary- Levier, Mary Mrs. Mary 'Shugo' Levier Mrs. Mary "Shugo" Levier, 72, 1119 N. Central, died Friday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Jan. 19, 1910 in Delia, the daughter of William and Anngeline Blackbird Matchie Moore. She moved from the Potawatomi Indian Reservation to Topeka 30 years ago Mrs. Levier was a member of Prairie Band of Potawatomie Indian Tribe and Indian Drum Religion. She was married to Peter Oliver Levier in 1941. He died Aug. 17, 1971. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Geneva Wood, Mrs. Bernadette Lewis, Sharon Levier, and Mrs. Martha Valdiva, all of Topeka; two sons, Albert Moore and Glen Levier, both of Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Keesis, Holton, and Mrs. Helen White Pidgeon, Grand Rapids, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Indian Drum Service will be Sunday evening at Potawatomi Community Building west of Mayetta. Burial will be in Ship Shee Cemetery west of Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. [Capital 6 Feb 1982] | |
| 7313 |  | Obituary- Levier, Pete Pete Levier Pete Oliver Levier, 79, 1119 N. Central, died Saturday in a Wamego hospital where he had been a patient a week. He was born Dec. 16, 1891, at Wamego and spent most of his life in Mayetta and Topeka communities. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church west of Mayetta. He was a carpenter before he retired. He was married to the former Mary Moore. She survives. Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Rose Ann Bradford and Mrs. Vivian Crowder, both of Manhattan, Sharon Levier, Chicago, Mrs. Bernadette Lewis, Sonoma, Calif., and Mrs. Martha Spencer, at home; and five sons, Carl Levier, 806 Clay, Francis Levier, at home, Albert Levier and Anthony Levier, both of Manhattan, and Glenn Levier, San Antonio, Tex. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Eunice Mulanax, rural Delia, Mrs. Betsy Mulanax, Holton; five brothers, Ernest Levier, Holton, Joseph Levier, Alfred Levier, and Abraham Levier, all of Manhattan, and Sylvester Levier, Colorado; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church west of Mayetta. Burial will be in Ship Shee Cemetery west of Mayetta. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Snows. Mercer Funeral Home at Holton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7314 |  | Obituary- Lewelling, Carl Lewelling Carl V. Lewelling, 72, Merriam, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at a Kansas City area hospital. He was born Nov. 7, 1933, at Delia, the son of Roy and Edith Jenkins Lewelling. He attended High Prairie Grade School north of Delia, graduated from Delia High School in 1956 and earned a degree from Kansas State University in 1955. Mr. Lewelling served in the U.S. Army in 1956 and 1957. He later worked as a buyer for Hormel Meats in Rochester, Minn. He also worked in farm management, managing non-resident farm owners’ farms throughout Kansas; his family owns two Century Farms located in Jackson County. He was a member of St. Mark’s Methodist Church, the Shawnee Mission Rotary Club and the Welsh Society. He married Grace Stotts. Survivors include two sons, Clark Lewelling and Jon Lewelling, both of Merriam; a brother, James Lewelling, Green Valley, Ariz.; an aunt, Elsie Clemans, Brawley, Calif.; and 16 cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Lewelling and Glen Lewelling. Mr. Lewelling was cremated. Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7315 |  | Obituary- Lewelling, Dora Dora Lewelling Dies In Holton Rest Home Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton for Mrs. Dora Lewelling, 89, who died Thursday at a rest home in Holton. Burial was in Holton Cemetery. She was born Feb. 28, 1876, at Holton. She lived at Delia several years before returning to Holton 38 years ago. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Holton. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Fannie Decker, Holton, Mrs. Edith Mase, Salina, and Mrs. Elsie Clemans, El Monte, Calif. a son, Evan Lewelling, Soldier; three brothers, John A. Shields, Seymour, Ind., Jess W. Shields, Grosse Pointe, Mich., and Earl Shields, Oklahoma City, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Tanner, St. John; 15 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. | |
| 7316 |  | Obituary- Lewelling, Evan D. Dale Lewelling dies Evan Dale Lewelling, son of Louise and Evan Lewelling was born July 13, 1931 near Delia and was killed February 14, 1963 at Bakersfield, California in a truck accident, at the age of 31 years 7 months and 1 day. He with his family moved near Soldier in March, 1942. His first years of grade school were at High Prairie and he was graduated from Harrison School. He attended Soldier High School graduating with the 1949 class. His 4-H work was a high light of his life during this period. He farmed with his father until called to the service January 7, 1951. He was in Fort Leonard Wood for five months and then was stationed in Germany for eighteen months returning home in time for Christmas of 1952. After farming a few years, he went to California and began working as a heavy equipment operator near Bakersfield. He was a member of the Bucks Grove Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge in Soldier. His friendly nature made him many friends where ever he went. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Velma Zlatnik, Delia, his brother-in-law, Laverne Zlatnik, a niece, Carolyn, two nephews Mark and Alan; his grandparents, Alan; his grandparents, Jesse Hayden,, Horton and Mrs. Dora Lewelling, Holton. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church in Soldier at 2:00 o’clock on Tuesday, February 18th with burial in the Holton Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS- Words cannot express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and relatives for the cards, flowers, visits, food, and other acts of kindness shown us at the time of our bereavement. Mr. & Mrs. Evan Lewelling Mr. & Mrs. Lavern Zlatnik | |
| 7317 |  | Obituary- Lewelling, Evan S. 1 Evan S. Lewelling Evan S. Lewelling, 80, Rossville, died Monday, Feb. 18, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lewelling was a retired farmer and stockman. He was born March 9, 1904, at Delia, the son of James and Dora Shields Lewelling. He lived at Soldier 34 years before he moved to Rossville nine years ago. He attended the United Methodist Churches at Soldier and Rossville. He was married to Martha Louise Hayden June 1, 1927, at Holton. She survives. A son, Dale Lewelling, died in 1963. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Velma Zlatnik, Delia; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Clemans, Clovis, Calif.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial arrangements are pending. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Evan Lewelling Memorial Fund to be designated by relatives and sent in care of Kansas State Bank at Holton, 66436. Lewelling services HOLTON- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, for Evan S. Lewelling, 80, Rossville, who died Monday, Feb. 18, at a Topeka hospital. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Evan Lewelling Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of Kansas State Bank at Holton, 66436. | |
| 7318 |  | Obituary- Lewelling, Evan S. 2 Lewelling Evan S. Lewelling, 80, Rossville, died Monday, Feb. 18, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lewelling was retired farmer and stockman. He was born March 9, 1904, at Delia, the son of James and Dora Shields Lewelling. He lived at Soldier 34 years before he moved to Rossville nine years ago. He attended the United Methodist Churches at Soldier and Rossville. He was married to Martha Louise Hayden June 1, 1927, at Holton. She survives. A son, Dale Lewelling, died in 1963. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Velma Zlatnik, Delia; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Clematis, Clovis, Calif.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial arrangements are pending. Contributions may be made to the Evan Lewelling Memorial Fund to be designated by relatives and sent in care of Kansas State Bank, Holton, 66436. | |
| 7319 |  | Obituary- Lewelling, James D. Lewelling James D. Lewelling, 83, formerly of Delia, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Buck's Grove United Methodist Church, 836 Kansas Highway 16, Soldier. | |
| 7320 |  | Obituary- Lewelling, Martha 1 Martha Lewelling ROSSVILLE — Martha Louise Lewelling, 90, Rossville, died Tuesday, Jan. 11,2000, at her home. She was born May 6,1909, in Hamilton County, the daughter of Jesse L. and Martha Ellen Perkins Hayden. She attended Holton High School. She had lived in Soldier, Delia and Rossville. Mrs. Lewelling was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She married Evan S. Lewelling on June 1, 1927. He preceded her in death Feb. 18,1985. Mrs. Lewelling also was preceded in death by a son, Evan Dale Lewelling, in 1963. Survivors include a daughter, Velma Zlatnik, Delia; a sister, Ruth Smith, Topeka; two brothers, James E. Hayden, Payson, Ill., and Glenn Hayden, Kansas City, Mo.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Mrs. Lewelling will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or Stormont- Vail Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7321 |  | Obituary- Lewelling, Martha 2 Martha L. Lewelling Martha Louise Lewelling, 90, Rossville, died Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at her home. She was born May 6, 1909, in Hamilton County, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse L. and Martha Ellen Perkins Hayden. She attended Holton High School. She and her husband retired to Rossville after living most of their lives in the Soldier, Delia, and Rossville areas. She attended the Rossville United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and enjoyed quilting and flowers. She married Evan S. Lewelling June 1,1927. He died February 18, 1985. A son, Evan Dale Lewelling, died in 1963. Immediate survivors include a daughter, Velma Zlatnik, Delia; a sister, Ruth Smith, Topeka; two brothers, James E. Hayden, Payson, IL, and Glenn Hayden, Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three great- great-grandchildren, four step- great-grandchildren, and two step- great-great-grandchildren. Het service was at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial was in Holton Cemetery, Holton. A family visitation was Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or Stormont-Vail Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7322 |  | Obituary- Lewelling, Roy Roy Lewelling, 60, a farmer near Delia who was injured in a tractor accident last week, died last Tuesday in a Topeka hospital. Funeral services were held Friday in Mount Olive Church north of Delia with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Lewelling farmed all his life in the Delia area. Survivors include his widow, Edith, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Dora Lewelling, Holton; three sons, Carl, Austin, Minn., James, Milwaukee, Wis., and Glen, Manhattan; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Decker, Holton, Mrs. Edith Mase, Salina, and Mrs. Robert Clemons, El Monte, Calif., and a brother, Evan Lewelling, Soldier. A fourth son was killed in 1953 during the Korean War. | |
| 7323 |  | Obituary- Lewicki, Peter Peter Lewicki Peter Lewicki, 58, Topeka, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. Cause of death was unavailable. Mr. Lewicki worked 20 years for Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was born March 24, 1933, in Ludlow, Mass., the son of John and Katherine Petrisen Lewicki. He moved to Topeka in 1953. He was married to Marilyn Kay Myr ick April 14, 1955, in Ludlow, Mass. They were divorced. He was married to Mary K. Schweigen in 1978. They were divorced. Survivors include three daughters, Cindy Josenberger, Fort Smith, Ark., and Sharon Lewicki and April Brooks, both of Topeka; a son, Ernest D. Lewicki, Silver Lake; two sisters, Helen Provost, Ludlow, Mass., and Carol Vingle, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; a brother, Frank Lewicki, Bondsville, Mass.; and 16 grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home. North Post No. 400 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services at Delia Cemetery in Delia. Mr. Lewicki will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 until 8 p.m. today. | |
| 7324 |  | Obituary- Lewis, David DAVID C. LEWIS David C. Lewis, 87, died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde McClain of Topeka. The Me Michael Memorial home was in charge of arrangements. Graveside services were at 2 pm Wednesday at Memorial Park cemetery. Lewis was born February 24, 1870, at West Liberty, Ky., and had been living at the home of his daughter for the past year. He was a member of the First Christian Church. He is survived by his daughter; three sisters, Mrs. Lodesca Pelfrey of Rossville; Mrs. Leora McClure of Huntington, W. Va., and Mrs. Kate McClain of West Liberty, Ky.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Madeline Fink of Topeka, and two great-grandchildren | |
| 7325 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Hays Alfred French, Dick Lewis, Jack Lewis, Dave Stitt, John Jackson and Gene Lewis of Willard and Jack Robason drove to Kansas City, Tuesday, to attend the funeral service of Hays Lewis brother of the Lewis boys. | |
| 7326 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Henry H.E. Lewis Mr. Henry E. (Hike) Lewis, 72, passed away this (Thursday) morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marvin Billings, of the Willard neighborhood. Mr. Lewis was born at Bala, Kans., May 27, 1879 and resided there 52 years before coming to Willard about 12 years ago. He was a member of Riley Masonic lodge. A short service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Wall-Diffenderfer Funeral Home and the body taken to Bala, where a service will be held at 2:30 in the Presbyterian church. Burial at Bala. Parkers Mortuary has charge of arrangements. Surviving Mr. Lewis are his wife, Elsie, Topeka; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Billings, Willard and Mrs. Frank Fay Jr., Junction City; three grandchildren, Calvin Billings, Rodney and Cathy Fay; three brothers, Wm. H., Topeka; R.G. of Henley, Mo.; and Jack Lewis, Willard; one sister, Mrs. Emily Jackson, Willard. [From 15 Oct 1951] | |
| 7327 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Isaac Isaac Phelps Lewis, Birth 23 Jan 1869 in Morgan, Kentucky, USA Death Feb 1965 in Rossville, Shawnee, Kansas, USA Father: David C. Lewis 1836 - 1929, Mother: Minerva Jane Phelps 1845 - 1921 Marriage to Minerva Lewis, 1887 29 Dec Age: 18, Morgan, Kentucky, USA Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 about Minerva Lewis, Spouse: Phelps Lewis, Marriage Date: 29 Dec 1887, County: Morgan, State: Kentucky Census: 1910 Age: 41, Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky, USA Household of Isaac P Lewis 41, Minerva Lewis 38, and children: Flossie Lewis 17, Laura Lewis 12, John C Lewis 4 | |
| 7328 |  | Obituary- Lewis, John Jack Lewis Dies Word was received at press time today of the death of John "Jack" Lewis who died in a Topeka Hospital Wednesday night. Mr. Lewis had been in ill health and confined in the hospital the past week. In Tuesday's election he was elected Justice of the Peace. | |
| 7329 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Martha MRS. MARTHA LEWIS Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Parker Mortuary for Mrs. Martha B. Lewis, 90, Rossville, who died Wednesday, April 6, 1977 in a Topeka hospital. She was born March 21, 1887, at Wabaunsee, and lived most of her life at Willard. She was caretaker at the Rock Island Railroad station at Willard for many years, and moved to Rossville 15 years ago. She was married to Richard G. Lewis on July 20, 1916, at Willard. He died in 1954. Survivors include two sons, Richard Lewis, Topeka, and Duane Lewis, Santee, Calif.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Joe Viergever, Chris Viergever, Bill Crow, Scott Kelsey, Andy Viergever and Ralph Page. | |
| 7330 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Minerva Minerva Lewis Birth 9 Aug 1871 in Morgan, Kentucky, USA Death 29 Jan 1946 in Rossville, Shawnee, Kansas, USA Daughter of John Perry Lewis 1820 - 1911 Clarinda McClure 1828 - 1897 Marriage to Isaac Phelps Lewis, 1887 29 Dec Age: 16, Morgan, Kentucky, USA Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900 about Minerva Lewis, Spouse: Phelps Lewis, Marriage Date: 29 Dec 1887, County: Morgan, State: Kentucky. Census: 1910 Age: 39, Panthers Branch, Morgan, Kentucky, USA Household of Isaac P Lewis 41, Manerva Lewis 38m and children: Flossie Lewis 17, Laura Lewis 12, John C Lewis 4 | |
| 7331 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Richard Garfield R. G. "DICK" Lewis Richard Garfield Lewis was born June 6, 1881, at Bala, Kansas. He died Friday night at his home in Willard at the age of 73. lie was the son of the late Robert and Ann Lewis, early Welsh settlers in Riley County. At the age of 11 he joined the Welsh Calvinestic Church at Bala, which was later merged with the Presbyterian Church there. He was also a member of the Operators and Telegraphers Union and had been a member of the Sabetha Masonic Lodge for 50 years. Dick began working for the Rock Island Railroad at the age of 14 and retired in 1952 at the age of 71 years. It has been said our good deeds live on after us. In that case, “Dick” will be mourned by many who were helped by him. He was generous and open handed when a friend was in trouble, and numerous occasions are recalled of his helpfulness to his home town families and others in the' Willard community. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Lewis, of the home, two sons, Gene of Topeka and David of the Navy in South Carolina; two brothers, Jack Lewis of Rossville, and William Lewis of Topeka; one sister, Mrs. Emily Jackson of Willard and four grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister have preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at Parkers Mortuary on Tuesday, September 28, with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. Graveside services here were in charge of Hesperian Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Rossville. | |
| 7332 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Richard Gene 1 Richard Lewis Richard Lewis, 77, Wamego, died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at a care center in Wamego. He was born July 19, 1921, in the Willard community in Shawnee County, the son of Richard and Martha Stitt Lewis. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1939. He was a printer and worked for General Printing and Paper Company and for the Fleming Company, in Topeka before he retired in 1985. He moved to Wamego in 1978. He had served in the Navy for three years during World War II. He married Ruth Buatte July 27, 1945, in San Diego. She died December 7,1994. Survivors include a son, Richard L. “Joe” Lewis, Mayetta; three daughters, Jackie Dillman and Mary F. Kalous, both of Wamego, and Teresa J. “Terri” Howard, Kingman, AZ; one brother, David Deane Lewis, Escondido, CA; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His service was at Thursday at the RJ. Evans Mortuary, Wamego. Burial was in Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Wamego 66547. | |
| 7333 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Richard Gene 2 Richard Lewis WAMEGO — Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at R.J. Evans Mortuary here for Richard Gene Lewis, 77, Wamego, who died Saturday, June 19.1999, at a care center in Wamego. He was born July 19,1921, in the Willard community in Shawnee County to Richard and Martha Stitt Lewis. He graduated from. Rossville High School in 1939. He was a printer and worked for General Printing and Paper Co. and for the Fleming Co. in Topeka before he retired in 1985. He moved to Wamego in 1978. He had served in the Navy for three years during World War II. He married Ruth Buatte on July 27,1945, in San Diego. She died Dec. 7,1994 Survivors include a spit, Richard L. “Joe" Lewis, Mayetta; daughters; Jackie Dillman and Mary F. Kalous, both in Wamego,and Teresa J. ‘‘Terri” Howard, Kingman, Ariz.; a .brother, David Deane Lewis, Escondido, Calif.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at R.J. Evans Mortuary in Wamego. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego, 66547. | |
| 7334 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Stephen 1 A Celebration of Life will be held for Stephen William Lewis on Monday, May 31 at Worden Cornerstone Church, 294 East 900 Road, in rural Douglas County. Friends and neighbors are invited to join his family at 11:00 am for a service of remembrance, comfort, and celebration. Steve was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, co-worker, neighbor, and friend. He died Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home, of cancer. He was 72. He will be sorely missed. Steve was born on January 20, 1949, in Oak Park, Illinois. He was the second of 10 children born to Robert O’Dell Lewis and Verla Jeanne Schneider Lewis. Steve grew up in Hinsdale, a suburb of Chicago, in a rambling Victorian house full of love, laughter, and lost socks. Steve attended St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School, Hinsdale Township High School, and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education in 1971. He married his high school sweetheart, Lorel June Rezek, on January 20, 1970, at Danforth Chapel on the KU campus. He called Lorel “the best birthday present I ever got.” She called him her “best friend.” “Their song” in high school was Happy Together. And after 51 years, they still were. | |
| 7335 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Stephen 2 [continued] Steve taught junior and senior high school English and Language Arts for 7 years in Illinois and Kansas, then owned and operated his own business, Soots Me Chimneysweeping, for 10 years. In 1990 he hired on as a dispatcher for Douglas County and the following year was promoted to the rank of Deputy Sheriff. During his 25-year career with the Sheriff’s Office, he served as a Field Training Officer, firearms instructor, training sergeant, transport sergeant, and was a member of the County Jail Transition team, where he wrote job descriptions, policy, and procedures for the new county jail. He was then assigned to the corrections division. He supervised the kitchen and launched the inmate worker program. He moved to the training division and instituted in-house quarterly training for both the Operations and Corrections divisions. In 2008 he was assigned to special projects and served as the Public Information Officer. He also oversaw the Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy, worked with the Citizen’s Academy Alumni Group, launched the Sheriff’s Facebook page, organized and initiated Project Lifesaver in Douglas County, developed the Drug Take Back program, promoted Smart 911, edited the Kansas Sheriff’s Association magazine, and represented the Sheriff’s Office in many state and local civic organizations. In 2013 he was reclassified to the rank of Lieutenant. When he retired in June of 2014 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. | |
| 7336 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Stephen 3 [continued] But Steve’s priority and joy was his family. He is survived by his wife, Lorel, and his daughters Molly (Jonathan) Glauner of Lawrence, Kansas, and Elizabeth (John) Rulifson of Shawnee, Kansas. He adored his grandchildren: Emma Rodgers, Lorel Rodgers, Kristina Rasmussen, Jack Rasmussen, Ray Rulifson, and Rose Rulifson. He also lovingly leaves behind his amazing brothers and sisters: Greg Lewis of Lawrence, Kansas; Jim Lewis (Nancy O’Connor) of Lawrence, Kansas; Connie Culbertson (Roy) of Belleville, Illinois; Nancy (Dan) Ward of Weaverville, North Carolina; David (Mona) Lewis of Livingston, Montana; Tim Lewis of Littleton, Colorado; Marsha (Jeff) Sebek of Chicago, Illinois; Andy (Juda) Lewis of Lawrence, Kansas; and Matt (Maggie Carpenter) Lewis of New Paltz, New York, as well as 20 beloved nieces and nephews. Steve loved, guided, and protected us all. As one neighbor wrote of him, “although my guardian angel is no longer with us in the flesh, I know he’ll still be watching over me. However, I will miss his side of the conversation when we talk.” Our sentiments exactly. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Family Promise of Lawrence, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com. We love you, Stephen William Lewis. God be with you ‘til we meet again. | |
| 7337 |  | Obituary- Lewis, Walter Walter E. Lewis Sacramento, Calif. – Memorial services were here Aug. 26 for Walter E. Lewis, 71, formerly of Topeka, who died Aug. 24, 1994, at his home in Sacramento. He had leukemia. He was born May 2, 1923, in Rossville, and spent his early life in Topeka. He lived in California many years. He returned to Topeka each summer to spend about a month visiting an aunt, Lula Holcomb, Topeka, formerly of Silver Lake, and several cousins. Mr. Lewis was a member of a Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite bodies, the Shrine and Order of Eastern Star, all in California. He worked for the City of Sacramento before he retired. He and his wife, Sue, were married in California. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, L. Marie Youngblood, in Colorado, and Diana Rollins, Sacramento; two sons, Tim Lewis and Mike Lewis, both in Sacramento; a brother, Gene Lewis, Carmichael, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Mr. Lewis was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, North California Unit, Box 214477, Sacramento, 95821, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 7338 |  | Obituary- Lewis, William Our only colored citizen passed away Mr. William Lewis, an old and respected colored citizen of Rossville, aged 78 years, passed away between 12 and 1 o’clock Monday morning, at his home on Spruce street, following an illness of about two months duration, that started with an attack of pneumonia. He has been under the care of George Brewer, during his illness. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, March 25, conducted by the Rev. G. C. Albin and the body interred in Rossville cemetery. Mr. Lewis had been a resident of Rossville since 1883, coming here with his wife from Montgomery county, Tennessee. He was a native of Virginia where he was born in the year of 1847. His boyhood days were spent in Kentucky. Later moving to Tennessee where he was married to his first wife, who was Miss Jackie Brown. Mrs. Lewis died in 1909. A few years later he was married to Mrs. Amanda Webster. She passed away two years after their marriage. Mr. Lewis had lived continuously in Rossville since his arrival here in 1883 and he was respected by everyone as a good man and a good citizen. Until the removal of all its members, he was an active member of the colored Baptist church here. Realizing his end was near he informed his nurse Mr. Brewer to discontinue giving medicine as he was ready to meet his God. Mr. Lewis leaves his mother, said to be 102 years old, to mourn his departure, and a sister, both residing at Woodlawn, Tenn. It was one of the happiest moments of the aged colored man’s life when he visited his mother four years ago. His immediate relatives in this state include only a nephew in Topeka. | |
| 7339 |  | Obituary- Lewis-Johnson, Opal 1 Opal M. Lewis-Johnson Opal M. Lewis-Johnson, 85, Rossville, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla., died Saturday, October 19, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 28, 1911, at Hobart, Okla., the daughter of James Roy Moore and Maudie Annie Warnike. She lived in the Arlington area in Jacksonville, Fla., for more than 40 years. She served in the U.S. Army WACS during World War II. She was a corporal and received the WACS Service Medal and good conduct medal. She received the Honorary Title of Lieutenant Col., Aide de Camp, Governor’s Staff, from Jim Carter in 1979. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service in West Bay Annex at Jacksonville, Fla. She was a member of the American Legion Post No. 88 where she served as historian and chaplain. She was also a member of the Honor Society of Women Legionnaries, the Twenty-Four. She was a member of the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Alrington, Fla., and the K-9 Obedience Club, Jacksonville, Fla. Surviving include three sisters, Louzetta Mahan, Rossville, Cherry Morgan, Maple Hill, and Marcia Collins, Overbrook. A graveside service was held at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Leavenworth National Cemetery, under direction of the Penwell-Gable Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7340 |  | Obituary- Lewis-Johnson, Opal 2 Opal M. Lewis-Johnson ROSSVILLE — Opal M. Lewis-Johnson, 85, Rossville, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla., died Saturday, Oct. 19, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Aug. 28, 1911, at Hobart, Okla., the daughter of James Roy Moore and Maudie Annie Warnike. She lived in the Arlington area in Jacksonville, Fla., for more than 40 years. She served in the U.S. Army WACS during World War II. She was a corporal and received the WAC Service Medal and good conduct medal. She received Honorary Title of Lieutenant Col., Aide de Camp, Governor’s Staff, from Jim Carter in 1979. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service in West Bay Annex at Jacksonville. She was a member of the American Legion Post No. 88 where she served as historian and chaplain. She was also a member of the Honor Society of Women Legionnaries, the Twenty-Four. She was a member of the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Arlington, Fla., and the K-9 Obedience Club, Jacksonville. Survivors include three sisters, Louzetta Mahan, Rossville, Cherry Morgan, Maple Hill, and Marcia Collins, Overbrook. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Leavenworth National Cemetery. She will lie in state after noon today at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7341 |  | Obituary- Lewman, Gary 1 Gary L. Lewman DELIA — Gary L. Lewman, 26, Delia, was killed Monday, Aug. 4. 1997, in a truck accident on K-177 about two miles south of Council Grove. He was born Nov. 19, 1970, in Holton, the son of Richard and Veradean Anderson Lewman, and spent most of his life in the Delia community. He was graduated from Rossville High School in 1989. He was a truck driver for Bayer Stone Co., in St. Marys and had worked for the Farmers Union Cooperative in St. Marys several years. He had served in the Navy. Survivors include his parents, Richard and Veradean Lewman, Delia; a sister, Nikki Lewman, Delia; two half-sisters, Kathy Mick, Netawaka, and Lucy Hrenchir, Topeka; a half-brother, Tony Lewman, Tucson, Ariz.; and grandparents, John and Waneitta Hudson, Topeka. No funeral is planned. Mr. Lewman will lie in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. | |
| 7342 |  | Obituary- Lewman, Gary 2 Gary L. Lewman Gary L. Lewman, 26, Delia, died Monday, August 4, 1997, in a vehicle accident south of Manhattan on Highway 177. He was born November 19, 1970, in Holton, the son of Richard and Veradean Anderson Lewman. He grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1989. Mr. Lewman served in the Navy. He was a truck driver for Bayer Stone Co. in St. Marys and had worked for the Farmers Union Co-op at St. Marys for several years. Survivors include his parents, Richard and Veradean Lewman, Delia, and one sister, Nikki Lewman, Delia. Mr. Lewman will lie in state on Wednesday, August 6, at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home after 2:00. There will be a family visitation from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and sent in care of the funeral home. --- In Memory of Gary "Rico" Lewman 11-19-70 to 8-4-97 It has been one year today and the tears still fall and the constant ache in our hearts will never go away. You are missed and loved so very much. Your death created a void in our lives which can never be filled. We love you and miss you very much. Sadly missed, Mom, Dad, Sister and Friends [poem The Broken Chain] | |
| 7343 |  | Obituary- Lewman, Mary 1 Mrs. Mary B. Lewman Mrs. Mary B. Lewman, 72, Topeka, died Wednesday, July 1, 1987, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Topeka police said Mrs. Lewman suffered injuries to the head and the left side of her torso when her car and a pickup truck collided at a southeast Topeka intersection. Dr. Roman Hiszczynskyj, Shawnee County district coroner, said Mrs. Lewman died as a result of multiple injuries. Mrs. Lewman was the cafeteria supervisor at Highland Park High School for several years and had worked several years at Capital Federal Savings and Loan. She was born Feb. 1, 1915, on a farm between Netawaka and Whiting, the daughter of Algie A. and Nellie Linneman Spiker. She lived in the Netawaka community until 1950 when she moved to Topeka. Mrs. Lewman was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church. She married Leroy W. Lewman June 26, 1934, at Holton. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Cora Ann Harkins, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Rhonda Culp, Wamego; two sons, Richard Lewman, Delia, and Charles Lewman, Minatare, Neb.; a brother, Henry Spiker, Horton; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Netawaka Cemetery. Mrs. Lewman will lie in state from 4 p.m. today until 11:30 am. Friday at Tibbitts-Griffin Highland Chapel and from noon until 1:30 p.m. Friday when the casket will be closed at the church. The family will meet with friends from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 Michigan, Topeka, 66605. | |
| 7344 |  | Obituary- Lewman, Mary 2 Topeka police collected evidence near a pickup truck that had been in a collision with a car at 31st and California Wednesday morning, killing a 72-year-old Topeka woman who was driving the car. | |
| 7345 |  | Obituary- Lewman, Mary 3 72-year-old Topeka woman dies when ear, pickup Truck collide By STEVE FRY Capital-journal law enforcement writer A 72-year-old Topeka woman who apparently was driving a few blocks with her husband to their morning coffee club was killed Wednesday when her car and a pickup truck collided at a southeast Topeka intersection. No traffic citations have been issued in the accident. Topeka police identified the dead woman as Mary C. Lewman, 72, 3033 Colorado. Lewman was dead on arrival at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a hospital spokesman said. Lewman died as a result of multiple injuries, said Dr. Roman Hiszczynskyj, Shawnee County district coroner. Lewman’s husband, Leroy Lewman, 74, 3033 Colorado, was the only passenger in the Lewman car. Leroy Lewman was treated at St. Francis, then released, a hospital spokesman said. Police said Leroy Lewman suffered a head injury in the mishap. The driver of the pickup truck, Phillip A. Cheatum, 30, 2010 E. 13th, suffered a minor injury to one leg, police said, but no record of hospital treatment could be found. Topeka police said no alcohol was involved in the fatality accident on Wednesday. Mary Lewman’s death was the ninth traffic fatality on Topeka streets so far this year. In 1986, there were six traffic fatalities in Topeka. The accident occurred at 7:23 a.m. at E. 31st and California, a T-intersection where 31st runs westbound from California. Cheatum was driving a 1968 pickup truck south on California, and Mary Lewman was driving a 1980 automobile east on 31st Street turning north onto California when the vehicles collided. According to a witness, the Lewman car was driving slowly through the intersection, said Steve Huddleston, traffic officer. Cheatum saw the Lewman car, applied his brakes and steered to the northbound lane of California to avoid the Lewman’s "There is no indica-tion of excessive speed." — Traffic Lt. Ed Klumpp car. When the Lewman car didn’t stop, Cheatum steered to the right and tried to hit the back of the car, Huddleston said. The pickup truck struck the car in the driver’s side door. After the impact, “the Lewman car went very slowly backwards down the hill and into the (west) ditch” a short distance south of the intersection, Huddleston said. The Lewman car came to a halt in the west ditch facing northeast. After impact, the pickup was moving toward a utility pole on the southwest corner of the intersection. Cheatum scooted away from the driver’s seat to avoid being injured on the steering wheel when it struck the utility pole, Huddleston said. The truck came to a halt facing southwest in the west ditch. Traffic Lt. Ed Klumpp said, “There is no indication of excessive speed (at this time). According to witnesses’ statements, the damage (to the vehicles) and the skid, there was no speed involved.” The pickup and car collided just east of the center line on California at the north end of the intersection. After a fatality accident, police examine vehicles for mechanical defects as a matter of standard procedure. Traffic Sgt. Maurice Koch said the Lewman car, a four-door 1980 Buick Century, was destroyed in the accident. The doors on the left side of the car were shoved into the passengers’ compartment to a point even with the middle of the steering wheel. Police Said it is unknown whether the Lewman car came to a stop before it entered the intersection. Eastbound traffic on 31st faces a stop sign. Cheatum wasn’t wearing a seat belt, and Mary Lewman was wearing a seat belt. Police said it was unknown whether Leroy Lewman was wearing a seat belt. When the accident occurred Wednesday, the Lewmans apparently were driving to Harry’s IGA grocery store, 2075 E. 29th, where they often drank coffee with an informal club to start the day. Jo Stevenson, a member of the coffee club, said Wednesday that Mary Lewman and her husband had been coming to the coffee club that meets in the grocery store’s delicatessen about two years. The arthritis that Mary Lewman had was a factor in her regular attendance at the coffee club. “She had told us on occasion that the coffee club was a reason to get up in the morning, to get moving. It was a way to forget the hurting for awhile,” Stevenson said. | |
| 7346 |  | Obituary- Lewman, Richard RICHARD LEE LEWMAN Richard Lee Lewman, 72, Delia, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Brown County, Kan., the son of Leroy and Mary Spiker Lewman. Mr. Lewman retired from the State of Kansas in 1996. He was a former member of Local No. 165. He served in the Army National Guard from 1953 until 1957. Richard belonged to the Potawatomi Pentecostal Church. He married Veradean Haas on April 21, 1968. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Nikki Lewman, Lawrence; two daughters and a son from a previous marriage; two sisters, Cora Harkens and Rhonda Culp both in Arizona. He was preceded in death by his son Gary Lewman, his parents and a brother. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Potawatomi Pentecostal Church, four and one-half miles west of Highway 75 on 134th St. Mr. Lewman will be cremated after the funeral service. He will lie in state and the family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard Lee Lewman Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 7347 |  | Obituary- Liebhardt, John JOHN LIEBHARDT John Liebhardt, 94, Rossville, died Thursday, July 8, 1982, at a St. Marys nursing home. He was born October 14, 1887, in Hungary, and immigrated to the United States when he was 17 years old. He lived in Philadelphia, Pa., for two years, then moved to Provo, Utah, in 1909. He was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Mr. Liebhardt was an upholsterer for the State of Utah for 50 years. He retired in 1959, when he was 72 years old. He moved to Rossville in 1975. He was a member of First Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Topeka. His first wife, Mrs. Bertha Liebhardt, died in 1955. He married Josephine Wilson Miller December 28, 1957, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, John M. Liebhardt, Cedar City, Utah, and Edward N. Liebhardt, Houston, Tex.; a stepson, Thomas G. Liebhardt, Salt Lake City, Utah; 15 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; and eight great- great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Topeka. Burial was in Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of Kansas arrangements. | |
| 7348 |  | Obituary- Liebhardt, Josephine Mrs. Josephine Liebhardt ROSSVILLE — Mrs. Josephine Augusta Liebhardt, 97, Rossville, died Sunday, May 10, 1987, at her home. She was born Aug. 4, 1889, near Dover, the daughter of Levi and Mary Ann Wells Wilson. Mrs. Liebhardt had served as Sunday school superintendent at the former West Union Methodist Church. She was a member of the West Union Ladies’ Aid Society and West Union Happy Hour Club and was known for her hand-sewn quilts, afghans and other crafts. She had been a 4-H leader. She later became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the relief society of the church. She was married to Bert Miller May 19, 1909. They lived in the Rossville and Willard communities. He died Feb. 23, 1954. She was married to John Liebhardt Dec. 28, 1957. They moved to Provo, Utah, where she enrolled at Brigham Young University and held the distinction of being the oldest student enrolled there at the time. She and her husband served their church in mission work in Florida and South Carolina in 1960 and 1961. They returned to Rossville in 1975. He died July 8, 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Hatch, Shawnee; a son, John Miller, Willard; three stepsons, Edward Liebhardt, Houston, Texas, John Liebhardt, Cedar City, Utah, and Tom Liddard, Salt Lake City, Utah; five grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Topeka. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery at Dover. Mrs. Liebhardt will lie in state from 4 p.m. today to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, 66611, or to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3611 Jewell, 66611. | |
| 7349 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Chris Chris H. Lillard. Chris H. Lillard was born September 5, 1885, at Rossville, and passed away June 6, 1930, at his home just south of Rossville at the age of 44 years, 8 months and 1 day. Death came following a short illness of about two weeks duration. He was brought home last week from S.B.A. hospital, where he had been under treatment several days. His family thought him improving until the morning of his death. His death came as a shock to the family as well as to Rossville and community. He was united in marriage to Jennie Marney, April 3, 1907. To this union two daughters were born, one infant preceding him in death. Mr. Lillard made his home in Rossville the greatest part of his life. Having been employed by the Oliver Nursery company for many years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jennie Lillard, one daughter, Mrs. Viola Strimple, his mother, Mrs. Mary Lillard, a grandson, Duane Strimple, three brothers, James of Valencia, Rufus of Rossville, Ben of Topeka and many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Christian church, conducted by G.G. Horn of Topeka, assisted by Cecil K. Thomas. The pallbearers were: Roy Hawk, Bill Kessler, Mike Kessler, Leslie Wyatt, Harold Marney, and Tom Dean. He was buried in the Rossville cemetery. [From The Rossville Reporter, June 12, 1930] | |
| 7350 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Glendon Glendon L. “Bud” Lillard Glendon L. “Bud” Lillard, 86, Rossville, died Sunday, February 23, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. He was born in Rossville on April 27, 1910, the son of Rufus and Nellie Martin Lillard. He had lived in the Rossville community most of his life. He was a farmer and stockman in the Rossville community, and retired in 1972. Survivors include two sisters, Phyllis Graves, Rossville, and Lucille Bagby, Marquette, Mich.; two nieces and one nephew. His service is at 2:00 Wednesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. He will lie in state from 2:00 until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (today). Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Valley Manor and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements. Glendon ‘Bud’ Lillard ROSSVILLE – Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Glendon L. “Bud” Lillard, 86, Rossville, who died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997, at a hospital in Topeka. He was born April 27, 1910, in Rossville, the son of Rufus and Nellie Martin Lillard, and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a farmer and stockman. Survivors include two sisters, Phyllis Graves, Rossville, and Lucille Bagby, Marquette, Mich. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Lillard will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Valley Manor. |
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