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| 7401 |  | 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. | |
| 7402 |  | 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. | |
| 7403 |  | 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. | |
| 7404 |  | 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 | |
| 7405 |  | 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. | |
| 7406 |  | 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. | |
| 7407 |  | 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. | |
| 7408 |  | 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. | |
| 7409 |  | 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. | |
| 7410 |  | 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. | |
| 7411 |  | 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. | |
| 7412 |  | 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 | |
| 7413 |  | 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. | |
| 7414 |  | 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] | |
| 7415 |  | 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 | |
| 7416 |  | 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. | |
| 7417 |  | 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. | |
| 7418 |  | 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 | |
| 7419 |  | 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. | |
| 7420 |  | 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. | |
| 7421 |  | 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. | |
| 7422 |  | 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. | |
| 7423 |  | 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. | |
| 7424 |  | 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. | |
| 7425 |  | 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. | |
| 7426 |  | 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. | |
| 7427 |  | 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. | |
| 7428 |  | 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. | |
| 7429 |  | 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. | |
| 7430 |  | 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] | |
| 7431 |  | 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. | |
| 7432 |  | 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. | |
| 7433 |  | 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. | |
| 7434 |  | 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. | |
| 7435 |  | 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. | |
| 7436 |  | 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. | |
| 7437 |  | 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] | |
| 7438 |  | 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. | |
| 7439 |  | 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. | |
| 7440 |  | 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. | |
| 7441 |  | 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. | |
| 7442 |  | 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. | |
| 7443 |  | 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. | |
| 7444 |  | 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. | |
| 7445 |  | 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. | |
| 7446 |  | 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. | |
| 7447 |  | 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. | |
| 7448 |  | 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. | |
| 7449 |  | 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. | |
| 7450 |  | 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. |
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