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| 7351 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Henry 1 Henry “Hank” Lillard Henry Rufus “Hank” Lillard, 74, Rossville, died Saturday, December 17, 1994, at the Rossville Valley Manor, where he had been the past few weeks. He was born January 19, 1920, in Silver Lake, the son of Rufus and Nellie Martin Lillard, and moved to Rossville at an early age. He was graduated from Rossville High School and attended Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan. He was a farmer and had worked for Rossville Township and Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Lillard was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. Surviving him are two sisters, Phyllis Graves, Rossville, and Lucille Bagby, Marquette, Mich.; and a brother, Glendon “Bud” Lillard, Rossville. His service is at 2:00 Tuesday (this afternoon) at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7352 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Henry 2 Henry ‘Hank’ Lillard ROSSVILLE — Henry Rufus "Hank” Lillard, 74, Rossville, died here Saturday, Dec. 17, 1994, at a rest home where he had been several weeks. He was born Jan. 19, 1920, in Silver Lake, the son of Rufus and Nellie Martin Lillard, and moved to Rossville at an early age. He was graduated from Rossville High School and attended Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan. He was a farmer and had worked for Rossville Township and Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Lillard was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. Survivors include two sisters, Phyllis Graves, Rossville, and Lucille Bagby, Marquette, Mich.; and a brother, Glendon "Bud" Lillard, Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services at 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 Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7353 |  | Obituary- Lillard, James H. James Henry Lillard was born May 15, 1851, at Barry, Mo., thirteen miles north of Kansas City, on the line between Platt and Clay County and died Thursday, July 29, at the age of 64 years, 2 months and 14 days. At the age of five years he came with his parents to Kansas. On July 11, 1872 he was united in marriage to Mary Jones at Holton Kansas, to which union ten children were born, eight of whom with his widow survive him. Thomas M., died in infancy and Mrs. Lucy Dunaway died in 1908. While living at Topeka in 1911, Mr. Lillard united with the Advent church, and was a most consistent observer of its doctrines until his death. His funeral sermon was delivered by Elder W, H. Clark, of Topeka, and was one of comfort and hope to his bereaved family. The funeral was held in the Roseville Methodist church Saturday afternoon, July 31, and the interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 7354 |  | Obituary- Lillard, James J. WITH OUR BOYS IN UNCLE SAM’S ARMED FORCES JIMMIE LILLARD KILLED IN ACTION The news that long has been dreaded, came officially Monday of the first loss of a local soldier boy in this war. Sgt. James J. Lillard, of the Infantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lillard, was the first to go. He was killed in France November 14, according to a wire from the War Department. Prior to his death he had been wounded August 10, but rejoined his company in October. He was awarded the Purple Heart decoration for gallantry in action at that time, and had sent it home to his parents a few weeks ago. Jimmie was born July 17, 1919, while his parents lived on the old Alter farm at Valencia. He attended grade school at Valencia, Junior High at Silver Lake, and graduated from Silver Lake High in 1936. He enlisted February 17, 1941, and after a long period of training in various camps, was sent overseas in May of this year. Jimmie while spending his school days in another community, soon became a popular member of the Rossville young people circles, took an active part in baseball and basketball, being above the average in skill in both sports. New, words seem banal in trying to express the heartfelt sympathy and sorrow of the people of the community to the bereaved relatives in the loss of an only son and brother. Besides his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. J. M. Lister, Atlanta, Ga.; Mildred Elvin, Topeka and Margie of the home. Staff Sgt. James J. Lillard, twenty-five-year-old infantryman with the Thirty-fifth Division, was killed in action in France November 14, the War Department has notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Lillard, of Rossville. Sergeant Lillard enlisted in the Army in February, 1941, and went overseas last May. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action August 10 and went back into action with his company in October. Besides his parents, Lillard is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Elvin, 1122 College; Mrs. J, M. Lister, Atlanta, Ga., and Margie Lillard, a senior in Rossville High School. | |
| 7355 |  | Obituary- Lillard, James J. 2 Sgt. James Lillard Rites The people of Rossville and surrounding communities turned out in vast numbers Monday, including relatives and friends who gathered at the Methodist Church to pay tribute to the memory of the late Staff Sgt. James Lillard, one of four of our young men of Rossville and surrounding areas who paid with their lives for the last World War. Rev. Earl O. Harbour, pastor of the Methodist Church conducted the service at 2 o’clock. He was assisted by the Chaplain of Maple Hill Post American Legion. Music was furnished by Mrs. Grace Rogers, of Dover, who sang ‘Abide With Me," and “In the Beautiful Garden of Prayer.” Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanied at the piano. Pallbearers were Messrs. Ora McClain, Henry Lillard, Dale Davis, Jeff Banner, William Jeffrey and George Mongold. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery, where scores of other friends, who could not find space in the church, gathered for the graveside rites. Sgt. Lillard was killed in action, Nov 14, 1944, in Lorraine, France. An only son he was very devoted to his parents and popular with a wide circle of young people. He made friends with all whom he came in contact. The Maple Hill American Legion Post, attended the service in a body and had charge of the graveside service at the request of the government authorities. The Post firing squad fired the salute and Jackie McClellan of Maple Hill sounded taps. The people of Rossville and surrounding communities turned out in vast numbers Monday to pay tribute to the memory of the late Staff Sgt. James Lillard, one of our young men of Rossville who paid with their lives for the last World War. Mr. and Mrs. James Lillard received word from the government authorities Wednesday that the body of their son Jams J. Lillard would arrive in Topeka at 11:45 a. m. Saturday and taken to the Wall-Diffenderfer Funeral Home pending, the family’s wishes for funeral arrangements. As we go to press the day and hour of the service are not known Rev. E. O Harbour of the Methodist church and the Chaplain of Maple Hill Post American Legion will be in charge of the church service and the Legion rites will be exemplified at the Rossville cemetery. Staff Sgt. James J. Lillard was born at Valencia, Kansas, July 7th, 1919. He attended grade and high school at Silver Lake, graduating in 1936. He was employed at the Buchmeier Grocery in Rossville at the time of his enlistment into the Army, Feb. 17, 1941. He was assigned to Co. B. 134th Infantry, 35th. Division serving three years and 8 months, including one year and 7 months overseas. He was wounded in the battle of St. Lo, Aug. 6, 1944 and was killed in action Nov. 14, 1944, in Lorraine, France. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lillard, Rossville and three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Elvin, Topeka; Mrs. Thelma Wymore, Atlanta, Georgia and Mrs. Margie Hoobler, at Rossville. | |
| 7356 |  | Obituary- Lillard, James M. James M. Lillard James M. Lillard passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margie Hoobler, 1829 Green Acres in Topeka Oct. 31, at the age of 74 years 1 month and 23 days after an illness of five months. He was born Sept. 8, 1877 in Rossville and had made his home in this community his entire life. He was a veteran of the Spanish American war serving in the Philippines with Gen. Fred Funston. He was a member of the Methodist church. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and his passing brings sadness to his boyhood friends. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Lillard, three daughters Mrs. Mildred Wymore, Miss Thelma Lillard Mrs. Margie Hoobler and granddaughter Coreen Wymore, and a host of friends. He was preceded by the death of his son, Staff Sgt. James J. Lillard, in 1944, an European casualty. Funeral services were held at the Rossville Methodist Church Saturday November 3, with the pastor, Rev. Don Jones, officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Lorene Harth and Mrs. Maxine Trimble with Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanying at the piano. Pallbearers were his nephews: Warren Lillard, John Lillard, Vernon Lillard, Edward Lillard and Harold Hoobler. Burial was in the Rossville City cemetery. The following out-of-town folk who attended the J.M. Lillard funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Newberry, Mrs. W. Corwin, Mrs. Harold Anderson, Mrs. Lester Berry, Mrs. Carl Searcy, Mrs. Harold Sebring, Mrs. W.O. Marney, Mr. and Mrs. B.B. Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lillar, Jack Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. V. Hafner, Joe Marney, Mrs. Clifford Holcomb, Mrs. Kenneth Tomson, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Nolan all from Topeka; Mrs. R.C. Austin, Springfield, Mo; Mr. Galen Lillard, Mr. Vernon Lillard, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Guder, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoobler, Maple Hill; Mr. and Mrs. V.P. Hoobler, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hoobler, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hoobler, Mr. and Mrs. Arlan Hoobler and Mrs. Leo Ronsse, St. Marys. James M. Lillard James M. Lillard, 74, retired farmer, died this Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margie Hoobler, 1829 Green Acres. He was born September 8, 1877, in Rossville, and had made his home in this community his entire life. He was a member of the Rossville Methodist church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Lillard of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Wymore, Thelma Lillard and Mrs. Hoobler, all of Topeka; a brother, B.F. Lillard, Topeka; and one granddaughter. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rossville Methodist church. Burial will be in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 7357 |  | Obituary- Lillard, John A. JOHN ANDREW LILLARD John Lillard died very suddenly Monday night, January 7, about 10 o’clock at his home, corner Adrian and Green streets. Death came without warning after he had retired for the night in apparent good health. Mrs. Lillard discovered he was dead when he failed to answer her inquiry if anything was the matter following an unusual sound and a spasmodic movement of his body, which startled her. The news, when made known up town, dumfounded his friends. Only that afternoon he had been about town and remarked he had never felt better and apparently was in perfect health. Mr. Lillard, was a strong man physically and had never been seriously ill. He had gone thru an attack of the flu only, in December. Funeral services were held' at the Methodist church Wednesday at 2' o’clock conducted by the Pastor, Rev. Gordon Pritchett and the body interred in Rossville cemetery. The music was furnished by a Quartette including Mrs. Wm. Butters, Mrs. E. G. Griswold, Messrs. A. L. Ruif and Rev. Pritchett. Miss Gertrude Hartzell was the accompanist. The songs sung included: “Have Thy Own Wav Lord,” “God Will Take Care of You,” and “My Savior First of All.” The pall bearers were: Messrs. R. A. Shipley, E. I. Kirkpatrick, Joe Webb, Frank Harris, Ben Wade and Harvey James. Mr. Lillard was born at St. Clere, north of Emmett, May 17, 1873, the son of James and Mary Lillard. With the exception of a ten years residence at Stafford, Kansas, he had spent practically all his life in Rossville. At the date of his death he was 55 years, 7 months and 24 days old. He followed his trade as carpenter and in company of J. A. Parr was in constant demand by the people of this and surrounding com¬munities. John was of a genial disposition and beloved to a host of acquaintances and friends. He had represented his section of the city as their councilman and was recognized as a man of good judgment, fair and impartial in his dealings. Besides his aged mother, who made her home with his family, he is survived by his widow and one. son, John Jr., four brothers, James, of Valencia; Bradley, of Topeka; Rufus and Chris, of Rossville. Out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral included: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lillard, Valencia; Mr. and Mrs. Newt Keener, Wakefield, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keener, Wakefield; Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Stetler, Hutchinson; Mrs. Evelyn Klingman, Junction City; Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Lillard, Topeka; Ed Ryan, Manhattan; Mr. Chas. Dunaway, Lawrence; Mrs. G. Bruce, Benton, Ill; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Harder, of Topeka; Louis Arnold, Warn ego; Mrs. Ed Navarre, Topeka. | |
| 7358 |  | Obituary- Lillard, John L. John L. Lillard John L. Lillard, 83, Rossville, was dead on arrival late Tuesday, Sept. 17, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lillard was a self-employed carpenter. He was born Sept. 22, 1901, at Rossville, the son of John A. and Mary Martin Lillard, and spent his life in Rossville. Survivors include an uncle, John S. Martin, Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. --- John L. Lillard John L. Lillard, 83, Rossville, was dead on arrival late Tuesday, September 17, 1985, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lillard was a self-employed carpenter. He was born September 22, 1901, at Rossville, the son of John A. and Mary Martin Lillard, and spent his life in Rossville. Survivors include an uncle, John S. Martin, Rossville. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. | |
| 7359 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Mary 1 Dolly Lillard Mrs. Dolly Lillard, 100, Rossville, died Saturday, August 28, 1982, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born January 6, 1882, at Rossville, the daughter of Louis and Mary Raster Martin. She spent all her life in the Rossville area except for eight years, from 1904 to 1912, when she lived in Stafford. Mrs. Lillard was a member of Topeka Seventh Day Adventist Church. She married John A. Lillard in 1900 at Topeka. He died in 1929. Survivors include a son, John Lillard, Rossville; and brother, John Martin, Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers are Robert W. Marney, Duane Parr, William Hesse, Bums Hesse, Donald Bixby and Elmer Davis. | |
| 7360 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Mary 2 Mrs. Dolly Lillard ROSSVILLE- MRS. DOLLY LILLARD, 100, Rossville, died Saturday at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Jan. 6, 1882, at Rossville, the daughter of Louis and Mary Raster Martin. She spent all her life in the Rossville area except for eight years, from 1904 to 1912, when she lived in Stafford. Mrs. Lillard was a member of Topeka Seventh Day Adventists Church. She married John A. Lillard in 1900 at Topeka. He died in 1929. Survivors include a son, John Lillard, Rossville; and a brother, John Martin, Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 7361 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Myrtle 1 MRS. MYRTLE LILLARD Mrs. Myrtle Lillard, 93, Rossville, died Sunday, July 22, 1979, at a Topeka hospital. She was born April 14, 1886, at St. Marys, the daughter of William and Barbara Stovall Marney. She lived most of her life in the Rossville area. She was married to James M. Lillard at Rossville on April 18, 1906. He died in 1951. She was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, the Countryside Club, the Golden Agers, and was a charter member of the Jimmy Lillard American Legion Post 31 Auxiliary. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Short, St. Marys, and Mrs. Margie Hoobler, Rossville, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Lillard, who died in service in France in 1944, and a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Wymore, who died in 1974. Services will be Tuesday (this afternoon) at 2:00 at the Rossville United Methodist Church with interment in Rossville Cemetery under direction of Verschelden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Methodist Church or to the Jimmy Lillard American Legion Post 31 at Rossville. | |
| 7362 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Myrtle 2 Mrs. Myrtle Lillard ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Myrtle Lillard, 93, Rossville, died Sunday at a Topeka hospital. She was born April 14, 1886, at St. Marys, the daughter of William and Barbara Stovall Marney. She lived most of her life in the Rossville area. She was married to James M. Lillard at Rossville on April 18,1906. lie died in 1951. She was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, the Countryside Club, the Golden Agers, and was a charter member of Jimmy Lillard American Legion Post 31 Auxiliary. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Short, St. Marys, and Mrs. Margie Hoobler, Rossville, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son. Jimmy Lillard, who died in service in France in 1944, and a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Wymore, who died in 1974. Services are pending at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Methodist Church or to the Jimmy Lillard American Legion Post 31 at Rossville. | |
| 7363 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Nellie 1 Mrs. Nellie M. Lillard Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Mortuary for Mrs. Nellie M. Lillard, 84, who was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital early Saturday after she was stricken at her home in Rossville. She apparently had a heart attack. She was born Oct. 8, 1892, at Rossville and spent her life in the Rossville community. She was a member of the auxiliary of the American Legion at Rossville. Her husband, Rufus Lillard, died in 1947. Survivors include two sons, Henry Lillard and Glendon Lillard, both at Rossville; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Graves and Mrs. Mary Woods, both at Rossville, and Mrs. Lucille Bagby, Huntington Beach, Calif.; a brother, John Martin, Rossville; two sisters, Mrs. Dollie Lillard and Mrs. Faye Harder, both at Rossville; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Nellie Lillard ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Nellie M. Lillard, 84, Rossville, died early today at a Topeka hospital following a short illness. She was born Oct. 8, 1892, in Rossville, where she spent most of her life She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary at Rossville. She was married to Rufus Lillard. He preceded her in death in 1947. Survivors include two sons, Henry Lillard, and Glendon Lillard, both of Rossville; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Graves, and Mrs. Mary Woods, both of Rossville, and Mrs. Lucille Bagby, Huntington Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Dollie Lillard, and Mrs. Faye Harder, both of Rossville; two brothers, John Martin, Rossville; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services are pending at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery here. | |
| 7364 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Nellie 2 MRS. NELLIE M. LILLARD Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Parker Mortuary for Mrs. Nellie M. Lillard, 84, who was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital early Saturday, January 29, 1977, after she was stricken at her home in Rossville. She apparently had a heart attack. She was born October 8, 1892, at Rossville and spent her life in the Rossville community. She was a member of the auxiliary of the American Legion Post #31 at Rossville. Her husband, Rufus Lillard, died in 1947. Survivors include two sons, Henry Lillard and Glendon Lillard, both at Rossville; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Graves and Mrs. Mary Woods, both at Rossville, and Mrs. Lucille Bagby, Huntington Beach, Calif.; a brother, John Martin, Rossville; bye sisters, Mrs. Dollie Lillard and Mrs. Faye Harder, both at Rossville; grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers are Stanley Mitchell, Theodore Dolezilek, Clayton Carrell, James Davis, Marv, a Davis and Joe Gresser. | |
| 7365 |  | Obituary- Lillard, Rufus RUFUS ALLISON LILLARD Rufus Allison Lillard, aged 64, died at his home on Route One last Friday evening. Mr. Lillard was born May 22, 1883, at Clay Center, Kansas, but had been a resident of Rossville or surrounding farming community all his life. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Nellie Lillard, three daughters, Phyllis Lillard of the home Mrs. Mary Wood of Route One, Rossville and Mrs. Lucille Bagby, Los Angeles; two sons, Glendon and Henry Lillard of the home; two brothers, Ben Lillard, Topeka, and James Lillard, Rossville. Funeral services were held Monday at the Eslinger Funeral Home in No. Topeka. The body was brought to Rossville Cemetery for burial. | |
| 7366 |  | Obituary- Lillis, Frank Frankie Lillis Frankie Lillis, 91, 331 Oakley, died this morning at a Topeka nursing home. He was born Aug. 23,1888, at Menden Mines, Mo., and has lived in the Rossville area most of his life. Mr. Lillis was employed several years at the Divine Cafe in Rossville. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bessie Baird, St. Marys. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Lillis will lie in state until 9 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary. FRANKIE LILLIS Frankie Lillis, 91, Topeka, died Wednesday morning, January 30, 1980, at a Topeka nursing home. He was born August 23, 1888, at Menden Mines, Mo., and had lived in the Rossville area most of his life. Mr. Lillis was employed several years at the Divine Cafe in Rossville. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bessie Baird, St. Marys; a niece, Mrs. Vivian Turner, and a great-niece, Mrs. Orville Strimple, both of Rossville. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7367 |  | Obituary- Limones, Linda Linda (Morales) Limones Passes Away Linda M. Limones, 90, of Lyons, passed away surrounded by her loving family February 20, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society, Lyons. She was born on May 1, 1928 in Rossville, Kansas, the daughter of Apolino and Isabella Morales. She was a longtime Lyons resident. Linda was a deputy clerk for the Rice County Register of Deeds. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons; Altar Society; and VFW Auxiliary. On May 2, 1953, Linda was united in marriage with Fernando “Bernie” Limones in Lyons. He survives of the home. She is also survived by her two daughters, Nina Robinson of Tulsa, OK, and Gina Filipi and husband Jeff of Lyons; sister, Virginia Romero of Lawrence, KS, eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Marcos Limones; son, Mark Limones; son-in-law, Ronald Robinson; brother, Feliciano Leanos; and sister, Agripina Leanos. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M., Monday, February 25, 2019 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons with Father Patrick Kotrba officiating. Burial will be at Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M., Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present. A Parish Rosary will be said at 4:00 P.M. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Dementia Association in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons. | |
| 7368 |  | Obituary- Lindberg, Delia Mrs. Delia Agnes Lindberg SEATTLE, Wash. — Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Blietz Funeral Home here for Mrs. Delia Agnes Lindberg. 73. Seattle. She died Saturday. Aug. 17. at a Seattle hospital. Mrs. Lindberg served as a nurse at a hospital in Seattle 25 years. Previously she served as an Army nurse during World War II. and was a nurse with the Coast Guard and at a Marine Corps hospital in Seattle before she retired from the military in 1946. She was born in 1912, at Delia, the daughter of James C. and Katherine Cunningham. She grew up at Delia. Mrs. Lindberg was a member of King County Retired Nurses Association, member and past matron of Ionia Chapter No. 1973. Order of Eastern Star, and a member of Radiant Chapter of Order of Eastern Star and Hatasu Temple. Daughters of the Nile. Her husband, George P. Lindberg, sur¬vives. Other survivors include a daughter, Ruth A. Lindberg. Seattle; three sisters. Lenora Cunningham and Mary Aarhus, both of Overbrook, and Katie Farrell, Summerville. Mass.; three brothers. David Cunningham, Vine Grove, Ky., and James Cunningham and Ray Cunningham, both of Topeka: and two grand-children. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery at Seattle. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Shriners Hospitals For Crippled Children. | |
| 7369 |  | Obituary- Lindstrom, Bryan 1 Bryan James Lindstrom Bryan J. Lindstrom, 40, of Silver Lake, KS, died on Feb. 13, 2013, after a hard fought battle with intestinal cancer. Bryan was born Oct. 6, 1972, in Topeka, KS, to John and Bev Lindstrom, who reside in Silver Lake. Along with his parents he is survived by his loving wife, Beth, who he married on Jan. 6, 1996, at Countryside United Methodist Church. Also surviving are his two amazing and loving children, son, Tagen, and daughter, Brooke; brother: Brad and Becky, and their children Jake and Jayme; brother-in-law: Mike and Jenny Bush and their children: Gavin and Katie; grandmothers: Gladys Lindstrom and Harriett Perry (Dick); father-in-law: Roger Bush; and aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Bryan graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1991, with academic honors and with many athletic accomplishments. He then attended Washburn University with academic and athletic scholarships to play baseball prior to continuing and finishing his degree in Industrial Engineering at Kansas State University in 1995. He worked in Human Resources at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and had since worked at Collective Brands Corporate Headquarters in the Compensation Department. He was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Bryan was well respected in his work, earning several honors and the respect of his peers, but he most especially would want to be remembered for the time he spent with his own children and all of their ball teams over the years. He had coached soccer, softball, basketball, baseball, and football for both his daughter and his son and their many teams. He has influenced the athletic ability, but most especially the character building of countless numbers of youth. Parenting and coaching were the highlights of his life and he had a special gift for it that many had a chance to witness and experience. He loved coaching sports and also enjoyed playing and watching them. He was an avid golfer and spent many weekends helping his son, Tagen, learn the love of golf as well. He was also a huge K-State Wildcat fan. He had season football and basketball tickets for several years and loved taking Tagen and Brooke along. Everything he did and enjoyed in life he did with great passion. | |
| 7370 |  | Obituary- Lindstrom, Bryan 2 He will be greatly missed by all of his family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, church family, and everyone he touched in life. We are all better people for having known and learned from him how to enjoy life, each and every day. He never gave up in his hard battle with cancer. He fought each and every day and lived life to the fullest! A visitation with family will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Silver Lake United Methodist Church, 204 Madore. A celebration of his life will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Road, Topeka. The family requests that all people who still have a blue “Praying For Bryan” bracelet, please wear it to the Monday service. Interment of cremains will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cotton-O’Neil Cancer Center, 1414 SW 8th, Topeka, KS 66606, Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800, or Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, KS 66539. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.Penwell-GabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7371 |  | Obituary- Linsacum, Andrew Findagrave.com information Delia. We are sorry to announce the death of Mr. Linsacum. He leaves a wife and five children. Two are in California and Mr. Albert and Jesse and Gertrude were with their father when he died. Burial took place at Adrian. The Holton Signal, October 2, 1913. | |
| 7372 |  | Obituary- Linsacum, Anna LINSACUM Anna May Hurd was born at Rossville, Kans., May 15, 1877, and died September 1, 1928, at Mayetta, Kan. She was married to William A. Linsacum in 1893 at Holton, Kansas. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and three children—two daughters and one son, Mrs. Herby Johnson of Mayetta, Kans., Mrs. Ruby Godsey of Topeka, and Edward Linsacum, of Mayetta; one sister, Mrs. Henry McGuire, of Rossville, Kansas, and five grandchildren, and a host of friends. She was loved by everyone who knew her. The funeral was at the home by Rev. R. O. Penick, and interment in Mayetta cemetery.—Holton Recorder. | |
| 7373 |  | Obituary- Linsacum, Clyde Mrs. Linsacum received word that her son Clyde had died in Los Angeles, Cal., this morning. He had been sick for some time. We sympathize with the bereaved ones, especially with the mother.] Clyde Linsacum died in Los Angeles, Calif., May 25, and his body was sent home and buried in the Adrian cemetery. The funeral was held in the Adrian church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Pontius, U.B. pastor of the Adrian church this year. We extend our deepest sympathy to all relatives in both families. --4 June 1914 The funeral services of Clyde Linsacum who died at Los Angeles, Calf., were held at the Adrian church Sunday, May 31, conducted by Rev. Pontius. Clyde lived part of his boyhood in our neighborhood. He was highly respected by all who knew him. His age was 22 years. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the mother, sisters, and brothers in their bereavement. The pall bearers were Clyde's schoolmates and friends. --4 June 1914 | |
| 7374 |  | Obituary- Linsacum, Jesse Findagrave.com Information Jesse Linsacum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Linsacum, was born in Page county, Iowa, November 2, 1882. He came to Kansas with his parents at the age of four years and has spent most of his life in this state. He moved to Delia in 1913 where on October 1, 1916, he was united in marriage to Stacia McClain. To this union was born one child, Vinita Givendohen. He had four brothers and two sisters, four half-brothers and two half-sisters. His father preceded him to the world beyond Sept. 26, 1913. He went to Colorado in 1920 for his health but to no avail and returned to Delia three months ago … He professed faith in Christ but never united with any church. … he belonged to the Masonic Blue Lodge and to the Knights Templar. He died March 18, 1923, aged 40 years 4 months and 16 days. The funeral was conducted from the Adrian church … The burial service was conducted by the Masons. He leaves to mourn his departure, wife, one daughter, mother, two brothers and two sisters … The Holton Recorder, March 22, 1923. Sawdust Trail. Mrs. Linsacum and daughter Gertrude who were called here by the illness and death of her son went to Delia Saturday evening to visit friends a few weeks before returning to their home at Lamar, Colo. The Holton Recorder, March 29, 1923. | |
| 7375 |  | Obituary- Linsey, Carolyn Carolyn Alice Linsey March 14,1926 - February 26,2014 Carolyn was born in Plainville, CT to Raymond and Genevieve (Payne) Blauvelt. Carolyn had 3-brothers and 3-sisters; graduated from Plainville High School in 1944; and attended 1 year of Bible College in Providence, Rhode Island. After college Carolyn worked for the telephone company in Connecticut, California and Kansas. She married H. Dean Linsey in Santa Monica, California on June 4th, 1954 and they moved to Topeka, Kansas and later settled in Silver Lake, Kansas. Carolyn spent the rest of her years as a homemaker and community volunteer. She enjoyed reading, crafts and painting of many pictures. She is survived by her husband of 60 years; 2 sons; Dean Linsey and wife Jeanne of Silver Lake, Kansas; Russell Linsey of McCracken, Kansas; sister; Naomi Rudolf of Connecticut; brother Jerry Blauvelt of California; 2 grandchildren, Michelle Brown and husband Chris; Colin Linsey and wife Aimee; and 5 great-grandchildren; Kevin, Kris, Kaiden, Brooke and Logan. She is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law; Laura (Casey) Linsey. Cremation has taken place at Midwest Cremation Society, Inc., Topeka, Kansas. Services will be at Silver Lake United Methodist Church, 204 Mador St., Silver Lake, Kansas on Saturday, March 1,2014 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to: Silver Lake United Methodist Church or Silver Lake Library. | |
| 7376 |  | Obituary- Linton, Carol Carol Linton EXETER, Mo. — Carol Marie Wagner Brucker Linton, 80, Exeter, died Wednesday, June 5,2002, at a Cassville, Mo., hospital. Mrs. Linton was a secretary for several doctors in Hutchinson and the Hutchinson school system. She also was a secretary with Forbes Air Base in Hutchinson and transferred when it moved to Topeka, where she later retired and became a full-time homemaker. She was born Dec. 24,1921, in Odebolt, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur Christian and Edith Chad Morey Wagner. She moved to Exeter four years ago. Mrs. Linton was active with her children’s school activities and enjoyed music and dancing. She married Paul E. Linton on May 6,1967, in Centralia. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Chad Brucker Huriey, Sun Lakes, Ariz.; two stepsons, John Linton, Monett, Mo., and Richard Linton, Osborne; a grandchild; six stepgrandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Scherry Wehrli; and two granddaughters, Kimberly Wehrli and Kelly Wehrli. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Williamson Funeral Home in Cassville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7377 |  | Obituary- Lipp, Mary Mrs. H.W. Lipp Passes Over Mrs. Mary A. Lipp, the wife of H.W. Lipp passed away between four and five o'clock last Saturday morning, after being more or less in ill health for many years, the last year being in particularly poor health. Death was due to carcinoma- a form of cancer. Mrs. Lipp came to Kansas in 1878, a few years after Mr. Lipp first came here and bought the present farm south of Rossville, and together they faced the vicissitudes of the pioneers in this part of the county. Mrs. Lipp was born in Illinois, November 20, 1850, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Heisler, being 67 years, 3 months and 26 days old when death came. She was united in marriage to Henry W. Lipp in the year 1870, in Illinois and remained there in the early seventies coming on to Kansas after this part of the country began to settle up. During all the forty years since, Mrs. Lipp said her husband had lived on the same farm. The funeral sermon was delivered by the Rev. John R. Shaffer in the Rossville Methodist church, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 p.m. and interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. [From the Rossville Reporter, Thursday, 21 Mar 1918] | |
| 7378 |  | Obituary- Lira, Karen Karen D. Lira Karen D. Lira, age 56, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home in Topeka. Karen was born July 26, 1964 in Topeka the daughter of Eugene and Shirley (Bond) Irwin. She was raised by grandparents, Harold and Mildred Irwin. She graduated from Rossville High School. She attended cosmetology school in Topeka. Karen was a hard worker, helping whoever needed her help. She enjoyed being a beautician and would come to people’s homes to care for them. Karen had attended Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka. Karen enjoyed gardening, baking and crafts, but she enjoyed being with her family as much as she could. She is survived by a son, Philip (Chelsea) Olson of Topeka; four daughters, Tiffany Burns of North Pole, Alaska, Kristen Simpson of Rossville, Kelly (Tyler) Shobney of Delia and Madilyn Lira of Delia; five sisters, Kimberly Dick of Delia, Debbie Irwin of Topeka, Kelly Irwin of Topeka, Angel Day of Rossville and Tracy Woosley of Paris, Kentucky and 14 grandchildren, Israel, Olivia, CiAnna, Kaden, Ireland, Paisley, Faith, Lukas, Aspen, Gavin, Emma, Chloe, Charlotte and Zamira. Memorial services are pending with Davidson Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Davidson Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses. Private inurnment will be at the Rossville Cemetery. davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 7379 |  | Obituary- Lister, Herman 1 HERMAN C. LISTER Herman C. Lister, 60, Rossville, died late Thursday, April 14, 1983, at a Topeka hospital. He was born May 4, 1922, in Dover, the son of Lee and Ada Cheuvront Lister, and spent most of his life in the Dover and Rossville communities. Mr. Lister was a sheet metal worker in Topeka. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Seabrook Lodge No. 385, AF&AM, Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 77 and Loyal Order of the Moose, all at Topeka. He was a troop leader for Boy Scouts of America at Rossville. He was married to Lois Wulfkuhle February 26, 1955, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Melvin Lister, St. Marys, Ronald Lister, Manhattan, and Gdlen Lister, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Haller, Harveyville, Mrs. Edna Dudney, Dover, and Mrs. Velma Morand, Topeka; two brothers, Thearon Lister, Maple Hill, and Harvey Lister, Topeka; and a granddaughter. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Federated Church in Dover. The Rev. William Adair officiated. Organist Opal Lambotte provided the special music, “Ramona" and “Amazing Grace.” Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Donald Morehead, Melvin Coultis, Sidney P Vann, Marion Freel, Roy Kemble, Donald Koci, Jim Dodge and Jim Lassen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fish and Game Refuge and sent in care of Austin Funeral Home, Eskridge. | |
| 7380 |  | Obituary- Lister, Herman 2 Herman C. Lister Herman C. Lister, 60, Rossville, died late Thursday at a Topeka hospital. He was born May 4, 1922, in Dover, the son of Lee and Ada Cheuvront Lister, and spent most of his life in the Dover and Rossville communities. Mr. Lister was a sheet metal worker in Topeka. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Seabrook Lodge No. 385, AF'&AM, Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 77 and Loyal Order of the Moose, all at Topeka. He was a troop leader for Boy Scouts of America at Rossville. He was married to Lois Wulfkuhle Feb. 26,1955, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Melvin Lister, St. Marys, Ronald Lister, Manhattan, and Galen Lister, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Haller, Harveyville, Mrs. Edna Dudney, Dover, and Mrs. Velma Morand, Topeka; two brothers, Pheron Lister, Maple Hill, and Harvey Lister, Topeka; and a granddaughter. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Federated Church in Dover. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be made to the Fish and Game Refuge and sent in care of Austin Funeral Home, Eskridge. | |
| 7381 |  | Obituary- Lister, Isaac Farmer Victim of Apparent Heart Attack Isaac C. Lister, 77, was found dead near his tractor Tuesday evening, the victim of an apparent heart attack, a Wabaunsee County Sheriffs Department dispatcher said Wednesday. Mr. Lister was found by his son on his farm west of Dover. The incident was reported at 9:30 p.m. Lister wasn't injured by the tractor, the dispatcher said. She said he was taken to Crable Funeral Home in Eskridge. Mr. Lister's obituary is on page 2 of this issue of the "Star." | |
| 7382 |  | Obituary- Lister, Isaac 2 Isaac C. "Ike" Lister, 77, died Tuesday, January 14, 1992, at his farm near Dover. He was born November 25, 1914, east of Keene, the son of Oliver and Jane Smith Lister, and grew up in the Keene community. He was graduated from Maple Hill High School. Mr. Lister was a cattleman and had lived on his present farm since 1949. He also was a warehouseman for the Fleming Company for more than 25 years when he retired in 1974. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre. Mr. Lister was a life member of Phillip Billard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1650 in Topeka. He was married to Rose Starkey, October 20, 1934, in Holton. She died March 30, 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Norma Hammond, Canyon Lake, Texas; two sons, Marvin Lister, Bismark, North Dakota, and Leroy Lister, Dover; three sisters, Bertha Boyles, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Elsie Gurtler, Maple Hill, and Blanche Higgins, Banning, California; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. | |
| 7383 |  | Obituary- Lister, Lloyd Lloyd Verd Lister Sr. Lloyd Verd Lister Sr., 79, Topeka, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 1998, in a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lister worked for the Shawnee County Road and Bridge Department for 22 years before he retired He also owned and operated Lloyd's Lawnmower Repair in North Topeka the past 18 years. He was born Sept. 27,1918, in Eskridge, the son of Hugh and Marie Valentine Lister. He grew up in Rossville, and he had lived most of his life in Topeka. He married Naomi M. Turman on Feb. 11, 1944, in Topeka. She died Dec. 19, 1968. He married Rachel L. Cott Martin on Nov. 15, 1969, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Lloyd “Skip" Lister Jr. and Walter L. Lister, both of Topeka, and Ronald L. Lister, Carbondale; four daughters, Judy K„ Highsmith, Linda L. Gerhardt, Mary M. Haid and Wanda S. Lister, all of Topeka; a brother, Ernie Lister, Topeka; a sister, Bessie Manis, Auburn; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at I p.m. Wednesday in Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Lister will lie in state after 1 p.m. Tuesday in the mortuary where relatives find friends will meet from 7;30 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3625 S.W. 29th, Topeka, 66614. | |
| 7384 |  | Obituary- Lister, Lois Lois D. Lister Lois D. Lister, 80, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012. Lois Darlene Lister was born October 13, 1931, in Shawnee County, Kansas, daughter of Harvey and Lucile (Bahnmaier) Wulfkuhle. She graduated from Highland Park High School and Stormont-Vail School of Nursing. Lois worked as a registered nurse for Dr. Harry & Clovis Bowen until she married. Later, she went to work at St. Francis Hospital until her retirement in 1992. She enjoyedl politics; assisting Ross Perot with his run, for presidency. Lois was united in mar¬riage to Herman Lister on May 4,1955. She is survived by her three children, Melvin Lister, Topeka; Ronald Lister, Kissimmee, FL; and Galen (Geneva) Lister, Topeka; two grandchildren, Sara (Heath) Lawson, Kansas City, KS; and Elijah Lister, Topeka; brother, Duane Wulfkuhle, Topeka; and sister, Annette Payne, Topeka. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Laura Kimbal. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012, Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka. Interment will follow at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Lois will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15th, at the funeral home where the family will greet friends from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Topeka Presbyterian Manor - Good Samaritan Fund or Alzheimer’s Association. To leave the family a special message online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7385 |  | Obituary- Lister, Melvin Melvin “Moose” C. Lister, 67, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Melvin was born in Topeka on September 23, 1955. His family moved to Rossville, KS in his youth and he graduated from Rossville High School in 1973. He was a sheet metal worker with United Sheet Metal Workers #2. He went through his apprenticeship, becoming a Journeyman sheet metal worker, and went on teaching his craft back to apprentices through his union. He founded and operated Kaw Valley Body Works for several years in St. Marys. He then farmed for several more years in St. Marys before returning to metal work. Melvin was a lifelong learner, always learning a new craft or skill, and applying them in his various projects. It was widely accepted that if Melvin took on a project, his craftsmanship was going to exceed even the highest of expectations. He had a passion for Harley Davidsons and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed fishing with friends on various waters around Topeka. Melvin made many friends through his various hobbies. He is survived by a loving family, daughter Sara (Heath) Lawson of Washington; his ex-wife Nancy Lister of Kansas, his brothers, Ronald Lister, Florida; Galen (Geneva) Lister of Kansas, and his nephew, Elijah. A Celebration of Life event will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Davidson Funeral Home. You are welcome to send plants, so they may live on, in lieu of cut flowers. www.davidsonfuneral.com | |
| 7386 |  | Obituary- Little, Freda Freda Nadine Little Freda Nadine Little, 95, of Silver Lake, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Plaza West Regional Health Center. She was born Nov. 21, 1916, in Mill Grove, Mo., the daughter of John and Gracie (Stanley) Gibler. She was a homemaker for many years and retired from Macys Golden Wheat Room in 1978, where she was the baker. She was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Freda married Darryl L. Little on Feb. 20, 1935, in Bethany, Mo. He preceded her in death on Oct. 28,2010. Survivors include two sons, Stanley Little and wife Dixie of Topeka, and James Little of Silver Lake; two daughters, Meredith Domme of Amarillo, Texas, and Sue Haynes and husband Brad of Topeka; nine grandchildren, Deborah Phelps, Randal Little, Beverlee Brokeshoulder, Gelene Tiller, J.D. Little, Alan Domme, Mark Domme, Bradford Haynes and Brooke Haynes; 14 great¬grandchildren; a great-great-grandson, Ross Kent Little; and two sisters, Josephine Shockey of Trenton, Mo., and Edna Eaton, Tucson, Ariz.; and a brother, Ed Gibler, Greencastle, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Lillian Gibler, Marjorie Hamby, Mildred Hobbs and Gracie Tharp; brothers, Stacy, Marion, Edward, Bill and Arnold Gibler. Funeral services were June 26 at Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Interment followed at the Walnut Hill Cemetery, north of Silver Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, KS 66539. | |
| 7387 |  | Obituary- Little, Latishia Latishia Irene Little MINNEAPOLIS — Latishia Irene Elizabeth Kay Little, infant daughter of Jeffrey and Penny Failer Little, Minneapolis, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 1991, at a Wichita hospital. She had been ill since birth. She was born Feb. 26, 1991, at Salina. Other survivors include grandparents, Joan Henneke, Rossville, John Failer, Topeka, and Ron and Ailene Little, Centralia; and great-grandparents, Mr. Garnett Hladky, Emmett, Margaret Hladky, Rossville, Leslie and Ferne Little, Centralia, and Ben and Katherine Feldkamp, Oneida. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Rossville Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. Latishia Irene Little Latishia Irene Elizabeth Kay Little, infant daughter of Jeffrey and Penny Failer Little, Minneapolis, died Thursday, February 28, 1991, at a Wichita hospital. She had been ill since birth. She was born February 26, 1991, at Salina. Other survivors include grandparents, Joan Henneke, Rossville, John Failer, Topeka, and Ron and Ailene Little, Centralia; and great-grandparents, Mr. Garnett Hladky, Emmett, Margaret Hladky, Rossville, Leslie and Ferne Little Centralia, and Ben and Katherine Feldkamp, Oneida. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Rossville Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7388 |  | Obituary- Little, Rebecca Rebecca Fritz Little Rebecca Ann Fritz Little, age 77 of Topeka passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Rossville Health Care in Rossville. Rebecca was born June 27,1940 in Topeka the daughter of Vernon and Elizabeth Mackie Fritz. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1958 where she was active with 4-H. Rebecca was a certified Master Gardener. She also served as a foster mom. Rebecca was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Alice Ann McDaniel; a brother, Jerry Fritz and a sister, Bonnie Taylor. She is survived by her faithful companion of over 25 years, Jimmy Jones; her best friend, Kay Saia; a son, Jerry (Chuck Romero) Albright of Topeka; two step sons, Dean Jarmel of San Francisco and J.D. Little of Silver Lake; two daughters, Terry (Jerry) Albright-McDaniel of Topeka and Jennifer (Brent) Jarmel-Shedd of San Francisco; a step daughter, Gelene Little of Topeka; a brother, Waldron Fritz of Arizona; a sister, Heather McAlpine of Thousand Oaks, CA; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. She will lie in state Monday from noon - 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Silver Lake Cemetery, davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 7389 |  | Obituary- Littrell, Charles 1 Charles E. Littrell December 20,1938 - December 3, 2011 Charles E.t Littrell, 74 of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Parson, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City. Charles Edwin Littrell was born December 20,1936 in Lawton, Oklahoma, son of James W. and Dorothy O. (Gilpin) Littrell. He graduated from high school in Blue Mound, Kansas in 1955. He married Florence M. Stainbrook in July of 1955 in Miami, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He would eventually receive an Associates Degree in Business Administration following his military service. Upon his retirement in 1975 after 22 years of service, Charles was a Facilities Manager at Labette County Hospital in Parsons, Kansas for several years. At the same time, he also worked at the Parsons Ammunition Plant. His wife, Florence preceded in death. He was married to Carolyn S. (Allen) Bertling on August 12, 1988 in Miami, Oklahoma. The couple moved to Warrensburg in 1989, where Charles went to work at Whiteman Air Force Base. He retired from Civil Service in 1995. Charles volunteered at the Warrensburg Veterans Home in the canteen, as the ice cream man. His hobbies also included fishing and genealogy. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; six children: Charles Edwin Littrell, Jr. and wife, Melinda of Chetopa, Kansas; Annette Buckle and husband, Rick of Girard, Kansas; Katherine Buckle and Brian Sleeper, also of Girard, Kansas; Brenda Miller and husband, George of West Plains, Missouri; Donald Bertling and wife, Janet of Valley Center, Kansas; and David Bertling and Christy Jones of Altamont, Kansas; three sisters: Nelda Bergeron and husband, Dick of Cutler, Maine; JoAnn Smithers and husband, Lane of Gardner, Kansas; and Wynonna McQuay and husband, Ron of Stockton, Missouri; two brothers: James Littrell and wife, Sherri of Drexel, Missouri; and Bobby Geane and wife, | |
| 7390 |  | Obituary- Littrell, Charles 2 Jean of Winona, Minnesota; sixteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his first wife, Florence, Charles was preceded in death by both parents; his daughter, Debra J. Littrell; two granddaughters: Mindy Hughston and Kayla Walters; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law. Celebration of Life Service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2011 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Rev. Sid Tiller of Northside Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Ft. Scott National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas, at a later date, with Full Military Honors. Memorial contributions in memory of Charles are suggested to Johnson County Cancer Foundation in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net | |
| 7391 |  | Obituary- Llamas, Nancy Nancy Bea “Nezat” Wishkeno Llamas, 64, of Topeka, KS passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Rossville Nursing Home. She was born June 2, 1953 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Wesley and Nettie Keesis Wishkeno. Nancy graduated from Rossville High School and attended Haskell Indian Junior College. She lived most of her life in the Topeka Community. Nancy retired from the State of Kansas. She was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and volunteered at the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library. Nancy married Henry Llamas; he preceded her in death in December of 1992. Survivors include a brother, Lance Wishkeno (Lucy) of Rossville, KS; 4 sisters, Camilla Chouteau and Audrey Simon of Topeka, KS, Gloria Keesis of Moore, OK and Bernadine Wishkeno of Albuquerque, NM; a son, Wesley Llamas of McKinney, TX and 7 grandchildren. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2017 at the Wishkeno Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. | |
| 7392 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Cecil Cecil E. Lloyd WILLARD — Cecil E. Lloyd, 80, Willard, died Saturday, May 14, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Lloyd was a carpenter. He worked at the Highland Mill Shop in Topeka eight years and then several year for the Rinner Construction Co. He was born Oct. 1, 1913, on a farm near Willard. He was graduated from Rossville High School and had lived in Topeka four years, Dover four years and in Willard for 42 years. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, Kan Openers Camping Club and a 50-year member of the Carpenters Union Local No. 1445. He was married to Ruth T. Miller in 1936 in Topeka. She died Jan. 29, 1944. He was married to Helen M. Radke on July 20, 1944, in Lawrence. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Edward W. Lloyd. Silver Lake, James R. Lloyd, Rossville, and William D. Lloyd, Willard; a daughter, Sandra S. Tomson, Rossville; a brother, Clyde C. Lloyd, Auburn; a sister, Hazel Olson, Rossville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. Lloyd will lie in state after noon today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7393 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Helen Helen Margaret Lloyd Helen Margaret Lloyd, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, December 22,2009 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center. She was born on April 24, 1924 in Clarinda, Iowa to William J. and Mary Grace (Martin) Radke. On July 20, 1944 she married Cecil E. Lloyd in Lawrence, Kansas. She was a Clerk V for the State of Kansas for 33 V2 years before retiring on May 9, 1986. She was a member of St. Stanislaus in Rossville, the Red Hat Society and various card clubs. Helen is survived by her children, Edward (MaryAnne) Lloyd of Silver Lake; James (Dorothy) Lloyd of Rossville; Sandy (Gary) Tomson of Rossville; Bill (Nan) Lloyd of Topeka; Four grand-children, Keiley (Brian) Chilcoat of Lawrence; Chris (Carol) Tomson of Delia; Todd Lloyd of Sikeston; and Jessica (Levi) Addington of Topeka; five great-grandchildren, Jared, Maggie and Sean Chilcoat of Lawrence; Taylor Tomson of Delia; and Dalton Addington of Topeka; and two step-great-grandchildren Alyssa and Makenna Addington of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her husband, three siblings and grandson, Jacob Lloyd. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28 at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rossville High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation, c/o Topeka Community Foundation, 5431 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66614. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7394 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Jacob 1 Jacob C. Lloyd Jacob C. Lloyd, 19, Rossville, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Dr. Robert D. Jensen, Shawnee County deputy district coroner, said Mr. Lloyd suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head Saturday. He was taken to the hospital from his home. Mr. Lloyd was employed by Custom Wood Products in St. Marys. He was born Feb. 6, 1969, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of James R. and Dorothy L. Jacobson Lloyd. He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and was graduated from Rossville, High School in 1986, He attended Kansas State University at Manhattan during the 1987-88 school year. Mr. Lloyd was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Survivors include his parents, James and Dorothy Lloyd, Rossville; and grandparents, Catherine Jacobson, Rossville, and Cecil and Helen Lloyd, Willard. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Vershelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Mr. Lloyd will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Family Shelter Inc., 507 Fillmore, Topeka, 66606. Rossville youth’s death ruled suicide by coroner A 19-year-old man found wounded Saturday morning at his Rossville home died Sunday at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Topeka, a coroner said. Jacob C. Lloyd died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, said Dr. Robert D. Jensen, Shawnee County deputy district coroner. | |
| 7395 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Jacob 2 Jacob C. Lloyd Jacob C. Lloyd, 19, Rossville, died Sunday, August 28, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Dr. Robert D. Jensen, Shawnee County deputy district coroner, said Mr. Lloyd Suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head Saturday. He was taken to the hospital from his home. Mr. Lloyd was employed by Custom Wood Products in St. Marys. He was born February 6, 1969, in Kansas City, Ks., the Son of James R. and Dorothy L. Jacobson Lloyd. He was a lifelong resident of Rossville and was graduated from Ross-ville High School in 1986. He attended Kansas State Univer-sity at Manhattan during the 1987-88 school year. Mr. Lloyd was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Survivors Include his parents, James and Dorothy Lloyd, Rossville; and maternal grandmother, Catherine Jacobson, Rossville, and paternal grandparents, Cecil and Helen Lloyd, Willard. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at Verschelden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Family Shelter Inc., 507 Fillmore, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 7396 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Jacob C. Jacob Lloyd Jacob C. Lloyd was born in the state of Iowa on the 21st day of May 1869. He came to Kansas in 1870 with his parents and settled in McPherson county. In 1884 he came to Shawnee county, where he resided ever since. He was united in marriage at the age of 21 to Miss Carrie V. Sherretts, and settled on a farm near Willard where they have since lived until about a month ago when they moved to the city of Willard, where he came to his death Feb. 28, 1922, from heart failure. To this union were born 9 children of whom six survive him. He leaves to mourn his departure his widow, Mrs. Carrie Lloyd, two daughters, four sons, two son-in-laws one daughter-in-law two granddaughters and four brothers, one residing in Iowa, one in Washington and two in Kansas. Funeral services were held in the Congregational church, at Willard, Thursday, March 2, conducted by W.V. hook, of Rossville and the body was interred in the Valencia cemetery. [From 9 Mar 1922] | |
| 7397 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Mary Mary Ann Lloyd was the wife of Ed Lloyd who graduated from RHS in 1958. They married soon after he graduated and lived in Rossville for many years where they attended church at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. They would soon have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mary Ann Lloyd, 77, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away on January 2, 2019. She was born on March 21, 1941 in Pittsburg, KS the daughter of Desire and Margaret (McMahon) Fourmont. She married Edward Lloyd May 8, 1959 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Kelley (Brian) Chilcoat; grandchildren, Jared, Maggie, and Sean; and a great-grandchild, Dillon. She owned and operated Mary Ann Lloyd’s School of Dance in Topeka for many years. She enjoyed attending auctions with Eddy; together they collected art glass and other collectibles. They also spent many weekends dancing and enjoying time together with family and friends. The rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th Street, Topeka. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6th & Gage. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1800 SW Stone Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604. You may leave condolences at the Penwell-Gable web site: https://www.penwellgabeltopeka.com/Obituary/167113/Mary-Ann-Lloyd/Topeka-Kansas | |
| 7398 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Mildred Mildred L. Lloyd ROSSVILLE — Mildred L. Lloyd, 85, Rossville, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1993, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Lloyd and her second husband moved to Long Beach, Calif., in 1944 where they operated a bar and grill. They returned to Topeka in 1977. She was born Nov. 12, 1907, in rural Shawnee County, the daughter of William P. and Mamie Suddarth Buckman. She lived in Rossville Valley Manor about four years. She was married to William Atkins Oct. 1, 1935. They were divorced. She was married to William Lloyd at Alma. He died July 19, 1978. A son, Gene Atkins, died in March 1962. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Lois Shawgo, in California; two sisters, Gladys Holmes and Dorothy Skidmore, both of Topeka; a brother, William Buckman, Topeka; two step- grandchildren; five stepgreat-grand- children; and seven stepgreat-great- grandchildren. Mrs. Lloyd was cremated. Memorial services are pending in Rossville Valley Manor. Inurnment will be in Eskridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Valley Manor in care of Crable Funeral Chapel in Eskridge. | |
| 7399 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Robert Robert Elmer Lloyd Robert Elmer Lloyd, 82, Donna, TX, formerly of Topeka, died Saturday, December 12, 1998, at his home. He was born June 29, 1916, at Willard, the son of Frank Q. and Fannie Douglas Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd attended high school at Marysville. He served in the United States Marine Corps for three years during World War II. He had worked for several body and fender shops in Topeka before he retired. He was married to Velma Marney Simmons August 17,1937, at Denver, CO. She died March 10, 1984. Survivors include a son, Kenneth D. Lloyd, Topeka; a step-daughter, Zelda “Sally” Whitmore, Topeka; a companion, Marie Hendrix, Donna, TX; and two grandsons. A graveside service and interment was Thursday in the Rossville Cemetery, under direction of Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604. | |
| 7400 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Ruth Ruth T. Lloyd Mrs. Ruth T. Lloyd, 29, of 2058 VanBuren, Topeka, died Sunday night in a Topeka hospital. She was born in the state of Washington, January 31, 1914, lived at Willard sixteen years and had been a resident of Topeka one year. She is survived by her husband, Cecil E. Lloyd, and two sons, Edward and James all of the home; by her parents, W.P. Miller, now in Washington, and Mrs. W.P. Miller, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Marzine Finch Fairbanks, Iowa; and Miss Rita Miller, Topeka; and by three brothers, Stewart Miller, Holton and Wayne and Robert Miller in Washington. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock with interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Lillian Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brooks of Oklahoma City, arrived Tuesday called by the death of their relative, Mrs. Ruth Lloyd of Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. George Hahn of Holton, were called here yesterday because of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Lloyd. The following from Rossville were in Topeka Monday to attend the funeral service of Mrs. Ruth Lloyd; Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Parr, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, Mrs. Gussie Ishmael, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Davis, Mrs. Gertrude Wallace, Mrs. Jessie Parr, Miss Grace White, Mrs. Bernita Nidiffer, Miss Leona Hayes, Mrs. Bert Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harth. Card of Thanks – We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the acts of kindness, messages of sympathy, and beautiful floral offerings received from our kind friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved wife, mother and daughter. C.E. Lloyd and Sons, Mother and Sisters, Father and Brothers. Bill Miller and son Robert of Bremerton, Wash., arrived in Topeka Saturday called by the sudden death of Mrs. Ruth Lloyd, Mr. Miller’s daughter. |
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