|
RossvilleKansasGenealogy
Genealogy for the Rossville, Kansas area, compiled by the Rossville Community Library. |
Documents
Matches 7,451 to 7,500 of 11,246 » Thumbnails Only
| # | Thumb | Description | Linked to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7451 |  | 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. | |
| 7452 |  | 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. | |
| 7453 |  | 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. | |
| 7454 |  | 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. | |
| 7455 |  | 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. | |
| 7456 |  | 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. | |
| 7457 |  | 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. | |
| 7458 |  | 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. | |
| 7459 |  | 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. | |
| 7460 |  | 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. | |
| 7461 |  | 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 | |
| 7462 |  | 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. | |
| 7463 |  | 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. | |
| 7464 |  | 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. | |
| 7465 |  | 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] | |
| 7466 |  | 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. | |
| 7467 |  | 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. | |
| 7468 |  | 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. | |
| 7469 |  | 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." | |
| 7470 |  | 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. | |
| 7471 |  | 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. | |
| 7472 |  | 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. | |
| 7473 |  | 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 | |
| 7474 |  | 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. | |
| 7475 |  | 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. | |
| 7476 |  | 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. | |
| 7477 |  | Obituary- Little, Stanley Stanley LeRoy Little Stanley LeRoy Little, 87, of Rossville, Kansas passed away on March 10th, 2023. Stan was born January 18th, 1936 in Harrison County, MO to Darryl & Freda (Gibler) Little. He graduated from Bethany High School in 1953. In 1956, Stan moved to Silver Lake, KS and later married his wife of 67 years, Dixie Preston. Together they had three children. Stan was a lifelong farmer. After being born on a farm, Stan continued farming in Jackson County, KS. A self-proclaimed diversified farmer, Stan grew many varieties of crops, and raised all kinds of livestock. While he retired from farming in 2000, he stayed very active in the farming community. Stan served on the boards of The Jackson County Livestock Association, Production Credit Association, and earned awards from The Jackson County Soil Conservation Association. He also restored tractors and was a founding member of Grove Harvest Grange. After retirement, Stan continued to work various jobs around the farming community. Since 1954, Stan was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church; serving on multiple committees, singing in the choir and delivering children’s sermons. Preceding Stan in passing are his parents. He is survived by his Wife, Dixie; three children, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and two more great-grandchildren on the way. Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 14th at Silver Lake United Methodist Church, 204 Madore St, Silver Lake, KS 66539. A funeral service followed with burial taking place at Walnut Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals (www.stjude.org/donate). | |
| 7478 |  | 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, | |
| 7479 |  | 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 | |
| 7480 |  | 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. | |
| 7481 |  | 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. | |
| 7482 |  | 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. | |
| 7483 |  | 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. | |
| 7484 |  | 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. | |
| 7485 |  | 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] | |
| 7486 |  | 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 | |
| 7487 |  | 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. | |
| 7488 |  | 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. | |
| 7489 |  | 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. | |
| 7490 |  | Obituary- Lloyd, Velma VELMA LEE LLOYD Mrs. Velma Lee Lloyd, 72, Route 8, Topeka, died Saturday, March 10, 1984, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Jan. 7, 1912, in Silver Lake Township, the daughter of George Franklin and Layden Lee Colliean Marney. She was married to Robert E. Lloyd Aug. 17,1937. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Zelda Sally Whitmore. Delia: a son, Kenneth D. Lloyd, Topeka; a half sister, Mrs. Mary Browne, Topeka; two half brothers, Charles Marney and Thomas Marney, both of Topeka; and two grandchildren. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center Oncology Department, 1500 W. 10th, Topeka, 66604, or American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611. | |
| 7491 |  | Obituary- Locknish, Eunice Eunice P. Locknish Services were at 10:00 this morning, (Tuesday) at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, for Mrs. Eunice P. Murphy Locknish, 65, Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of St. Marys. She died Friday, June 6, 1986, at a Grand Junction hospital. She was born November 11, 1920, in St. Marys, the daughter of Otis and Lottie McGuire Murphy. She lived in Grand Junction the past several years. Mrs. Locknish was a member of the United Methodist Church in St. Marys. She was married to Howard M. Locknish April 4, 1943, at St. Marys. They lived in Iselin, N.J., until he died April 13, 1965. She later returned to St. Marys. An infant daughter died July 13, 1944. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Patti Martin, Collbran, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Grieshaber and Mrs. Golda Caudill, both of St. Marys, and Mrs. Betty Knoebber, Shawnee Mission; two brothers, Lloyd G. Murphy, Hudson, Ia., and Charles O. “Jack” Murphy, St. Marys; and a granddaughter. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in St. Marys. | |
| 7492 |  | Obituary- Locknish, Howard [Note: contributed by D. Dixon in 2020 from ancestry.com- marker order for deceased member of military] | |
| 7493 |  | Obituary- Logan, E. Dale 1 E. Dale Logan E. Dale Logan, 76, Dover, died Thursday, January 29,1998, at the Rossville Valley Manor. Mr. Logan was a machinist and foreman at Topeka Foundry and Iron Works for 37 years before he retired in May 1986. He was born May 24, 1921, near Dover, the son of Thomas and Edith Moran Logan. He graduated from Dover High School in 1939, and was a lifelong resident of the Dover area. He was married to Carol Blythe on May 26, 1947, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Carla Burdick, Topeka; a son, Keith Logan, Dover, three sisters, Margaret Phillips, Maple Hill, and Mary Gleason and Margery Blythe, both of Dover; three brothers, Martin Logan, Broken Arrow, Okla., Marion Logan, Burlington, and Duane Logan, Topeka; and five grandchildren. Relatives and friends met from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Crable Funeral Chapel in Eskridge. His service was at 1:30 Saturday at the Dover Federated Church. Burial was in the Dover Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Federated Church Building Fund and sent in care of the funeral chapel. | |
| 7494 |  | Obituary- Logan, E. Dale 2 E. Dale Logan ESKRIDGE - E. Dale Logan, 76, Dover, died Thursday, Jan. 29,1998, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Logan was a machinist and foreman at Topeka Foundry and Iron Works for 37 years before he retired in May 1986. He was born May 24,1921, near Dover, the son of Thomas and Edith Moran Logan. He graduated from Dover High School in 1939 and was a lifelong resident of the Dover area. He was married to Carol Blythe on May 26, 1947, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Carla Burdick, Topeka; a son, Keith Logan, Dover; three sisters, Margaret Phillips, Maple Hill, and Mary Gleason and Margery Blythe, both of Dover; three brothers, Martin Logan, Broken Arrow, Okla., Marion Logan, Burlington, and Duane Logan, Topeka; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Dover Federated Church. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Crable Funeral Chapel in Eskridge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Federated Church Building Fund and sent in care of the funeral chapel. | |
| 7495 |  | Obituary- Logan, Leila Leila Logan Mrs. Leila James Logan, 88, 4712 W. 6th, died Sunday at the Presbyterian Manor where she had lived since 1971. She was born Aug. 14, 1889, in Shawnee County and spent most of her life in Topeka. She was graduated from Washburn University in 1913. Mrs. Logan was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Shawnee County Historical Society, Topeka Woman’s Club and the Topeka Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. She formerly served on the Topeka Presbyterian Manor board and was a member of the Washburn University Alumni Association. She was married to Harry R. Logan Sept. 7, 1916, at Green Mountain Falls, Colo. They formerly lived at 1335 Wayne many years. He died Dec. 16, 1975. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Wait, 6910 Dancaster Road, and Dr. Maribeth Murphy, San Diego, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Harry R. Logan Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Washburn University School of Law and sent in care of the university, 66621. Mrs. Logan will lie in state at the funeral home until 2:30 p.m. Tuesday after which the casket will remain closed. | |
| 7496 |  | Obituary- Logan, Vickie Rossville Girl, 18 Killed in Accident A Rossville youth was listed in satisfactory condition Saturday night by officials at Stormont-Vail Hospital where he was admitted early Saturday after he was injured and a Rossville girl was killed when their vehicle ran into the side of a freight train at a Rossville crossing. Rudy T. Crawford, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Crawford, Rossville, suffered a cut on his right ear and back and neck injuries and was admitted to the hospital after several stitches were taken to close the wound. Vicki Jean Logan, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Logan, Rossville, the only passenger in the vehicle Crawford was driving, was dead on arrival at the same hospital. She suffered severe head injuries. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the Union Pacific train was headed east and the new pickup-type vehicle was southbound when it struck the side of the engine. The vehicle was dragged an estimated 49 feet and both occupants were thrown out. Vicki Jean Logan was born Jan. 13, 1953, at Dodge City and lived at Kinsley before she moved to Rossville. She was a student at Washburn University and was employed by the Credit Bureau of Topeka. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Topeka. Besides her parents, survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Mary Kay Griffith, Hesston, Mrs. Connie Smith, hays, and Michele Logan, at home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Powers Sr., Bucklin, Mrs. Bessie Logan, Columbia, Mo., and C.V. Logan, Livonia, Mo. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Christ Lutheran Church in Topeka. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Gardens west of Topeka. Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7497 |  | Obituary- Lohmeyer, James JAMES HENRY LOHMEYER ST. MARYS—Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3, James Henry Lohmeyer, 84, passed away Friday, May 20, 2015 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born December 16, 1931 at Washington, MO., the son of Otto Henry and Jewell Mary Hoffmann Lohmeyer. Mr. Lohmeyer served in the United States Army retiring on August 31, 1969. He was the director of Transportation for Gary County Unified School District before moving to Emporia where he attended Emporia State University and received his Bachelors of Science in education. He received his Master’s Degree from Kansas State University. Mr. Lohmeyer taught industrial arts at St. John’s Military School in Salina until he retired. He moved to Wamego in 1995 and to St Marys in 2000. He was a member of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego. He was a life member of KSU Alumni Association, Retired Officers Association and was a past member of the Elks Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Shirley. On June 8, 1953 he was united in marriage to Laura B. Lawrence at Washington, MO. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Michael (Eileen) Lohmeyer, Henderson, NV, and Mark Lohmeyer, Lawrence; his daughter, Kimberly Brummer, Rossville; grandchildren, Sara, Katie and Samantha Lohmeyer and Kelly, Ashley and Nicholas Brummer; his great-granddaughter Lexi Findley. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego. Interment will be in the Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley. Mr. Lohmeyer will lie in state at the church an hour before service time. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Lohmeyer’s name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave an online condolence please go to www. piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7498 |  | Obituary- Lohmeyer, Laura Laura B. Lohmeyer Rossville - Laura B. Lohmeyer, 84, formerly of St. Marys died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Oakley Place of Rossville. She was born December 9, 1933 at Miltonvale, the daughter of Lloyd Q. and Louise H. Collins Lawrence. Laura graduated from Concordia High School and attended Marymount College in Salina. Laura graduated from Kansas State University with a Master of Science degree. She was an elementary teacher for 17 years. She had lived in Junction City, Emporia, Salina and St. Marys before moving to Rossville and later to Oakley Place of Rossville. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego. Laura was a life member of NEA, KNEA and the Kansas State University Alumni Association. One June 8, 1953 she was united in marriage to James H. Lohmeyer at Washington, MO. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2016. She was also preceded in death by a son Michael Lohmeyer on September 6, 2017; a brother, Delbert Lawrence, sisters, Pearl De Mars, Marie McGee, Geneva Hendricks, and Ruth Lawrence. Survivors include her son, Mark Lohmeyer, Lawrence; daughter, Kimberly (Alan Nelson) Brummer, Rossville; sisters, Shirley (Richard) Chartier, Clyde and Ilamae Elliott, Camarillo, CA; daughter-in-law Eileen Lohmeyer, Henderson, NV; son-in-law, Eric Brummer, Rossville; grandchildren, Sara, Katie & Samanthan Lohmeyer, Kelly (Brendon) Gross, Ashley and Nicholas Brummer and a great grandddaughter, Lexi Findley. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego. Interment was in the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Manhattan. The family received friends from 9:00 until service time on Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Laura B. Lohmeyer Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7499 |  | Obituary- Long, Lois MRS. LOIS G. LONG Mrs. Lois Georgia (Crow) Long, 69, of Topeka, died Tuesday night in a Topeka hospital. She was born June 22, 1890, in Wabaunsee County. Her husband, Lester F. Long, died in 1951. She was a member of the First Methodist Church and Beulah Chapter No. 34, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lois Bryant, El Reno, Okla.; three sons, Harold M. Long of Cheyenne, Wyo., Dwight L. Long of Wichita; and Max W. Long, Independence, Mo.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two brothers, L. B. Crow, Rossville, and C. W. Crow, Dover. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p. m. in the Penwell-Gabel Funeral. Home in Topeka. Burial will be in Valencia Cemetery. | |
| 7500 |  | Obituary- Long, Martha Martha Long Martha Long, 92, of Topeka, Kansas died Monday, January 25, 2016 at Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation. She was born June 2,1923 in Neosho, Missouri, the daughter of Marshall and Alice (Russell) Robinson. She married Donald Long on April 1,1945 in Tyler, Texas. They later divorced. Martha enjoyed crocheting and jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include her sons, Donald (Peggy) Long of Topeka, and Tony (Gloria) Long of Manhattan, Kansas; a sister, Edna (Charles) Young of Albuquerque, New Mexico; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by a son Roger, her grandson, Scott, her five brothers, and three sisters. Martha will lie in state from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Thursday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in her memory to the American Cancer Society, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. |
This site powered by The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding ©, v. 11.0.1, written by Darrin Lythgoe 2001-2026.