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| 7701 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Agnes 1 THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1954 MRS. AGNES MARTINEK Mrs. Agnes Martinek, 84, died Mon¬day at her farm home near Delia She was born January 21, 1870, in Mon¬rovia and came to the United States when she was 11 years old. She was married in 1890 to Vincent Martinek of Rossville and had lived on the same farm since her marriage. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish at Delia and the Monrovian Lodge. Her husband preceded her in death. She was mother of 13 children, 11 of whom survive. They are: Vincent and William Martinek, Silver Lake; Steven Martinek, Topeka; Mrs. Agnes Kozad, Scranton; Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove; Mrs. Stella Kovar, Emil, Bennie, Henry and Albert Martinek of Rossville, and Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo. Also surviving are a brother, Joe Simecka, Delia; 25 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral ser¬vices were held at 8 a. m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Church at Delia, with burial in Mount Calvary Ceme¬tery at St. Marys. The Rosary was re¬cited at 8:30 p. m. Tuesday at her home. | |
| 7702 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Agnes 2 Mrs. Agnes Martinek Funeral services for Mrs. Ag¬nes Martinek, 84, who died Mon-day at her farm home eight miles north of Rossville, will be held at 8 am Wednesday at the Sacred Heart church at Delia, with burial in Mount Calvary cemetery at St. Marys. The ro¬sary will be recited at 8:30 pm Tuesday at her home. She was born January 21, 1870, in Moravia, and came to the United States when 11 years old. She was married in 1890 to Vincent Martinek of Rossville and had lived on the same farm since her marriage. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sarced Heart parish at Delia and the Moravian lodge of Rossville. She was the mother of 13 chil¬dren, 11 of whom still survive. They are Vincent and William Martinek, both of Silver Lake; Steven Martinek of 230 Chandler; Mrs. Agnes Kozad of Scranton; Mrs. Helen Macha of Council Grove; Mrs. Stella Kovar, Emil, Bennie, Henry, and Albert Mar¬tinek, all of Rossville; and Mrs. Mae Brown of Kansas City, Mo. Also surviving are a brother, Joe Simecka of Delia, 25 grand¬children and 19 great-grandchil¬dren. | |
| 7703 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Agnes A. 1 Agnes A. Martinek ROSSVILLE -- Agnes A. Martinek, 88 Rossville, died Thursday, March 24, 1994, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Sept. 12, 1905, north of Rossville, the daughter of Frank and Tressie Hejtmanek Hromada. Mrs. Martinek was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church, Grove Extension Homemaker Unit and a 50-year member of the ZCBJ Lodge in Rossville. She was married to William M. Martinek on Sept. 8, 1926, in Topeka. He died Sept. 14, 1981. She also was precede in death by a son, William D. Martinek, Feb. 26, 1989, and a great-grandson, Jeremy Martinek, in June 1989. Survivors include a daughter , Louise Redmon, Emmett; two sons, Orville Martinek, Silver Lake, and Robert Martinek, Las Cruces, N.M.: 13 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 a.m. Saturday at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Czech-Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Mrs. Martinek will lie in state after noon today at the Verschelden Funeral Chapel in St. Mary and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Valley Manor, Rossville. Agnes A. Martinek Agnes A. Martinek, 88, Rossville, died Thursday, March 24, 1994, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born September 12, 1905, north of Rossville, the daughter of Frank and Tressie Hejtmanek Hromada. She was married to William M. Martinek September 8, 1926, in Topeka. He died September 14, 1981. Mrs. Martinek was a homemaker. She was a member of the Silver Lake United Methodist Church; a former member of Grove Extension Homemakers Unit; and a 50-year member of ZCBJ Lodge in Rossville. She lived all her life in the Rossville, Silver Lake, and Delia communities. Surviving her are a daughter, Louise Redmon, Emmett; two sons, Orville Martinek,. Silver Lake, and Robert Martinek, Las Cruces, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son William D. Martinek, on February 26,1989, and a great-grandson, Jeremy Martinek, in June 1989. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home. Her service was at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Memorials to Rossville Valley Manor, Rossville 66533, are suggested by the family. | |
| 7704 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Albert 1 Albert J. Martinek Albert J. Martinek, 93, Rossville, died Sunday, May 21, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. He and his wife farmed from 1920 until 1959 when they retired and moved into Rossville. He was born Feb. 22, 1896, northeast of Rossville, the son of Vince and Agnes Simecka Martinek. He was married to Frances Badura June 23, 1920. She died Feb 1, 1986. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Bales, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, and Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; and three brothers, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, both of Rossville, and Emil Martinek, Topeka. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Martinek will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary. Martinek Albert J. Martinek, 93, Rossville, died Sunday, May 21, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. He and his wife farmed from 1920 until 1959 when they retired and moved into Rossville. He was born Feb. 22, 1896, northeast of Rossville, the son of Vince and Agnes Simecka Martinek. He was married to Frances Badura June 23, 1920. She died Feb. 1 1986. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Bales, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, and Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; and three brothers, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, both of Rossville, and Emil Martinek, Topeka. Services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 7705 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Albert 3 Albert J. Martinek Albert J. Martinek, 93, Rossville, died Sunday, May 21, 1989, at a Topeka Hospital. He and his wife farmed from 1920 until 1959, when they retired and moved to Rossville. He was born February 22, 1896, northeast of Rossville, the son of Vince and Agnes Simecka Martinek. He was married to Frances Badura June 23, 1920. She died February 1, 1986. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Bales, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, and Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; and three brothers, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, both of Rossville, and Emil Martinek, Topeka. Services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 7706 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Benedict 1 BENEDICT (SONNY) MARTINEK Benedict (Sonny) Martinek Jr., 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Martinek, was killed instantly Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 2, 1949, when the tractor he was driving overturned. He was operating the tractor on his father’s farm, and in turning at the end of the field a wheel climbed a post and his machine turned over. Martinek was in the field when the tragedy occurred, and had to summon help and use another tractor to release the boy. The Martinek farm home is located north east of Rossville. Surviving besides the parents, are two brothers, Douglas and Dwight; two grandmothers Mrs. Frank Diehl and Mrs. Agnes Martinek; and a number of aunts and uncles. He attended 101 rural school near Rossville, where he was a sixth-grader. Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart church at Delia, Thursday, at 9 a. m. with burial in the Mt. Calvary cemetery at St. Marys. Benedict (Sonny) Martinek IN MEMORIAM -- In loving memory of our darling “Sonny”, who was taken from us thirteen years ago today, August 2, 1949. Thirteen years ago you left us, Son, On your journey home to God; Thirteen years ago with sorrow you were placed beneath the sod. You bade no one a last farewell, you said good-bye to none; God loaned you for a few short years then your stay on earth was done. More and more each day we miss you; friends may think the wound is healed, but little do they know the sorrow that lies within our hearts concealed. Someday we hope to meet you, Son, In that better land above; where sorrows never enter And there is only Love. Sadly missed by parents and brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie J. Martinek, Douglas and Dwight. | |
| 7707 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Benedict 2 BENEDICT (SONNY) MARTINEK eleven year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie J. Martinek, was killed instantly, Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 2, 1949, when a tractor he was driving overturned. He was born in Rossville, Kansas, May 29, 1938, later moving to Delia, with his parents, until he was five years old. In 1943 his parents moved to the present farm home and Sonny attended Victor school, Dist. 101; Mr. Frank Strimple being his teacher all five years. Sonny was always cheerful and living his life to the fullest extent. He enjoyed being with both young and old. He was always doing something for his grandmothers to help make life easier for them. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish of Delia, where he assisted in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as an Altar boy. His faithful devotion to God and his teachings have won him a place in the Eternal City. Sonny had just returned home from spending two weeks at Camp St. Maur Hill, Atchison, Kans. In his letters home, his greatest wish was to help his Daddy plow. It was while doing this work the sad tragedy occurred. Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart Parish at Delia, Thursday, Aug. 4, 1949, at 9 o’clock with Fr. McManus officiating. Burial was in Mt. Calvary cemetery at St. Marys, Kansas. The honorary pallbearers were: Jimmy Simecka, Jackie Lane, Larry Lane, Billie Cantillon, Bobbie Simecka, Norman Simecka, Jody Muller and Eddie Besta. Active pallbearers were his uncles Emial Martinek, Ray Martinek, Richard Macha, Pete Kovar, Earl Diehl and George Diehl. Benedict (Sonny) Martinek IN MEMORIAM -- In loving memory of our darling “Sonny”, who was taken from us one year ago today, August 2, 1949. One year ago you left us, Son, On your journey home to God; One year ago with sorrow You were placed beneath the sod, You bade no one a last farewell, You said Good-bye to none; God loaned you for a few short years Then you stay on earth was done. More and more each day we miss you. Friends may think the wound is healed But little do they know the sorrow That lies within our hearts concealed. Some day we hope to meet you, son, In that better land above. Where sorrows never enter And there is only Love. Sadly missed by parents and brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie J. Martinek, Douglas and Dwight. | |
| 7708 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Benedict 3 BENEDICT MARTINEK WITH deep regret I report the death of Benedict (Sonny) Martinek, age 11, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie J. Martinek, who was killed instantly, Tuesday afternoon, August 2, 1949, when a tractor he was driving overturned. Sonny was born in Rossville, Kans., May 29, 1938 and later he moved with his parents to Delia, Kans. In 1943, at the age of 5, he and his parents moved to the present farm home. Sonny attended Victor School, District No. 101; Mr. Strimple being his teacher all five years. Sonny was always cheerful and lived his life to the fullest extent. He enjoyed being with both young and old. He was always doing something for his grandmothers to help make life easier for them. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Sonny became a juvenile member of our lodge in October of 1941. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish of Delia, where he assisted in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as an altar boy. His faithful devotion to God and His teachings have won him a place in the Eternal City. Sonny had just returned home after spending 2 weeks at Camp St. Maur, Atchison, Kans. In his letter home, his greatest wish was to help his daddy with the plowing. It was while doing this work the sad tragedy occurred. Surviving beside his parents are two grandmothers: Mrs. Frank Diehl and Mrs. Agnes Martinek. Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart Parish at Delia, Thursday, August 4, 1949 at 9:00 A M. with Father McManus officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys, Kans. Honorary pallbearers were: Jimmy Simecka, Jackie Lane, Larry Lane, Billie Cantillon, Bobbie Simecka, Norman Simecka, Jody Muller and Eddie Besta. Active pallbearers were his uncles: Emil Martinek, Ray Martinek, Richard Macha, Pete Kovar, Earl Diehl and George Diehl. I extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and to our Sonny, may he have eternal peace. -- For Lodge Moravan No. 128, Rossville, Kans. Frank Matyak, Secretary Rossville Farm Youth Killed Beneath Tractor Benedict (Sonny) Martinek Jr., 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Martinek, was killed instantly Tuesday afternoon when the tractor he was driving overturned. He was operating the tractor on his father’s farm. Martinek was in the field when the tragedy occurred. The Martinek farm home is located north of Rossville. Surviving besides the parents, are two brothers , Douglas and Dwight; a grandmother, and a number of aunts and uncles. He attended a rural school near Rossville, where he was a sixth-grader. Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Church at Delia, Thursday, at 9 a. m., with burial in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. The body will lie in state at the Martinek home, north of Rossville, Wednesday evening, and rosary will re recited at 8 p. m., Wednesday, at the home. Arrangements are being conducted from the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 7709 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Bennie 1 Bennie J. Martinek ROSSVILLE -- Bennie J. Martinek, 81, Rossville, died Saturday, March 4, 1995, at a hospital in Topeka. He was born July 4, 1913, near Rossville, the son of Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek, and was graduated from Delia High School in 1931. He spent most of his life in the Rossville and Delia communities and the past two years in Wimberley, Texas. He had been a teacher several years and was a farmer and stockman many years. He also was an insurance agent more than 40 years. Mr. Martinek was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wimberley, Texas. He served on the parish council at Sacred Heart Church and on church committees. He was an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 and a member of the Fourth Degree, both in St. Marys. He was a 50-year member of Moravian Lodge No. 128 in Delia. He was married to Ruth A. Diehl Aug. 24, 1937, in Delia. She survives. A son, Sonny V. Martinek, died Aug. 2, 1949. Other survivors include two sons, Douglas Martinek, Topeka, and Dwight Martinek, Wimberley, Texas; a brother, Henry Martinek, Rossville; a sister, Helen Macha, Rossville; and six grandchildren Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Martinek will lie in state from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys and after 5 p.m. at the church in Delia where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia or to the organization of the donor’s choice. | |
| 7710 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Bennie 2 Bennie J. Martinek Bennie J. Martinek, 81, Rossville, died Saturday, March 4, 1995, at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 4, 1913, in rural Rossville, the son of Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek. He was married to Ruth A. Diehl August 24, 1937, at Delia. She survives. He was a farmer and stockman all of his adult life. He also was a teacher at the Victor 101 Grade School for several years and was an insurance agent serving the local community for over 40 years. Mr. Martinek was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wimberly, Tex. He was an honorary lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council #637 and was a fourth degree Knight at St. Marys. Mr. Martinek was a 50-year member of the Delia Lions Club. He has also served on the Shawnee County School Board and Teachers Association. He grew up in the Rossville and Delia communities and lived there until the last two years, when he retired to Wimberly, Tex. Mr. Martinek attended Victor 101 Grade School and was graduated from Delia High School in 1931. Survivors include two sons, Douglas Martinek, Topeka, and Dwight Martinek, Wimberly, Tex.; a sister, Helen Macha, Rossville; a brother, Henry Martinek, Rossville; and six grandchildren. A son, Sonny V. Martinek, died August 2, 1949. Mr. Martinek will lie in state from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, and after 5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Interment will be in Mr. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorials can be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of the funeral home, or to Mrs. Ruth Martinek, P.O. Box 1873, Wimberly, Tex. 78676. Bennie J. Martinek Lodge No. 128, Rossville, Kansas Brother Bennie J. Martinek was born July 4, 1913 near Rossville to Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek and died March 4, 1995. Funeral services were held March 8, with interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Bennie married Ruth Martinek on August 24, 1937, Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Wimberly, TX; two sons, Doug of Topeka and Dwight of Wimberly, TX; one brother, Henry Martinek of Rossville and one sister, Helen Macha of Rossville. William Olejnik, Secretary | |
| 7711 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Bennie 6 In Memory Of BENNIE J. MARTINEK Born July 4, 1913 Died March 4, 1995 O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. _____________ In Memoriam Bennie J. Martinek July 4, 1913 - March 4, 1995 As each day dawns, and time marches on, Our lives still feel some sense of pain For the loss of our beloved husband and Dad Still inside our hearts does remain. We will never forget the light touch of his hand As he guided us all along the way For deeds of kindness and words of love Still grow in our hearts every day. God’s plan is not always very clear in this life As we struggle to try to understand The memories are precious of the times that we shared In this live here on earth, hand-in-hand. As we pray for the souls of our loved ones we miss We know that God cares for us all; And the angels are carrying our Dad, Sonny, and Dwight To heaven’s peace and God’s sweet, prayerful call. Your Loving Family --- Mom; Douglas and Patricia Martinek; Michelle, Mike Jacob and Joe Berry; Doug, Amy, Caroline and Bennie Martinek; Melissa, John and Jack Kuckelman; Darren, Denise, Christian, Courtlyn and Cameron Martinek; Mandi Martinek; Dustin, Robin, Madison and Davis Martinek. | |
| 7712 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Bertha 1 Bertha Martinek Bertha J. Martinek, 98, Rossville, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at Rossville Valley Manor. She was born November 2, 1907, in Delia, the daughter of Adolph and Mary Penaz Macha. She had lived in the Delia community all of her life until she moved to Rossville in March of 1990. She grew up in the Delia community and was graduated from Delia High School. She was the first registered born girl in the town of Delia. She worked for her father and brother in the Macha Hardware Store in Delia for many years. She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and later the Rossville Presbyterian Church. She married Ray Martinek on June 22, 1948, at Delia. He died October 23, 1951. An infant daughter also died. Two brothers, Richard Macha and Marvin Macha also died. Survivors are a brother, Edward A. Macha, Rossville, and several nephews and nieces. Her service was Friday at 10 a.m. at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A family visitation was held from 6:30 to 7:30 Thursday at Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main Street, Rossville, KS 66533. Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7713 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Bertha 2 Bertha Martinek ROSSVILLE --- Bertha J. Martinek, 95, Rossville, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Martinek had worked for many years for her father and brother in the MACHA Hardware Store in Delia. She was born Nov. 2, 1907, to Adolph and Mary Penaz Macha, the first registered born girl in Delia. She graduated from Delia High School and lived her entire life in Delia until moving to Rossville in 1990. Mrs. Martinek was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church and later the Rossville Presbyterian Church. She married Ray Martinek on June 22, 1948, in Delia. He died Oct. 23, 1951. Mrs. Martinek also was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Survivors include a brother, Edward A. Macha, Rossville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Martinek will lie in state at the Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville after 2 p.m. Thursday, where visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of the funeral chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7714 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Clarence Clarence Joe Martinek Clarence Joe Martinek, 86, of Topeka, passed away at his home, Sun., October 21, 2012. Clarence was born Nov. 20, 1925, in Rossville to Steven A. and Mary (Bravens) Martinek. He married Betty Bond January 17, 1948 at Holy Name Church. She survives. He was preceded in death by three children, Daniel Martinek, Cindy Scott and Mark Martinek and his great-grandson, Jacob Cain. He co-founded Martinek & Flynn Siding and Windows in 1957. Clarence had assisted people with their taxes for 63 years beginning his sophomore year in college. He hunted and fished as a younger man, but was most known to be a hard worker. Survivors include his wife of almost 65 years, Betty Martinek, Topeka; their children, Deb Flynn (Rick), Darrell Martinek (Brenda) and Tina Hunter (Shane); 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Family will greet friends Wed. at Mater Del Holy Name Catholic Church from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. followed by family sharing memories. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thurs. at Mater Del Holy Name Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mater Del Parish, Midland Hospice or Helping Hands Humane Society sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com | |
| 7715 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Dwight 1 Dwight J. Martinek CANTON, Texas ---Memorial services were here Friday at St. Therese’s Catholic Church for Dwight Joseph Martinek, 50, Canton, Texas, formerly of Delia, Kan., who died Aug. 26, 1997, at home. Authorities said he took his own life. He was born April 10, 1947, near Rossville, the son of Bennie J. and Ruth A. Diehl Martinek. He received a BS degree in physical education from Kansas State University in Manhattan and played professional baseball in the Detroit Tiger organization. He was principal and head teacher at Delia Grade School. Mr. Martinek owned and operated a farm and ranch and insurance business near Delia before he moved to Wimberley, Texas, about 10 years ago. While in Wimberley, he became recognized as a metal art sculptor. One of his sculptures was displayed at the entrance at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, N.M., in May 1996. His works are included in an exhibit being shown in the United States and Japan over the next four years. He moved in 1995 to Canton, Texas, where he designed, created and developed a theme park and trade days market known as “Wild Willie II Mountain.” The event annually draws several thousand vendors. He was a member of St. Therese’s Catholic Church in Canton, Texas, and a charter member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 11978 in Canton, Texas, and a member of the Fourth Degree. He was a member of the Moravian Lodge No. 128 in Rossville, Kan. While in Kansas, he served 11 years as president of the Board of Education for the school district covering Delia, Rossville and St. Marys. He was married to Beverly Davis May 31, 1969, in Delia. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Dustin Martinek, Canton, Texas; his mother, Ruth A. Martinek, Canton, Texas; a brother, Douglas F. Martinek, Canton, Texas; and a granddaughter. Mr. Martinek was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and sent in care of Kevin Kerwin, Delia, 66418. Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, Texas, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7716 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Dwight 2 Dwight J. Martinek Dwight Joseph Martinek, 50, Canton, Tex., died at a resident Tuesday, August 26,1997. He was born April 10, 1947, in rural Rossville, the son of Bennie J. and Ruth A. Martinek. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, “Sonny” V. Martinek. Mr. Martinek was graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He played professional baseball with the Detroit Tiger organization. He was principal and head teacher at the Delia Grade School, and served as board president of the Kaw Valley Unified School District #321 for 11 years. He was a member of the Moravan Lodge #128, Rossville; a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council, and St. Therese’s Parish, Canton Tex. He owned and operated a farm and ranch business and insurance business in rural northeast Kansas before moving to Wimberley, Tex., where he was recognized as a top metal art sculptor. Mr. Martinek’s talents in the field of art were recognized internationally as one of his sculptured pieces graced the entrance to the “Recycle, Re-Seen Folk Art” exhibit at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, N.M. in May of 1996. The art will travel on exhibition across the United States and Japan over the next four years. In 1995, Mr. Martinek and his family moved to Canton, Tex., where he designed, created, and developed the theme park trade days market known as “Wild Willie’s II Mountain.” He was known by the nickname of “Wild Willie.” He is survived by his wife, Beverly Davis Martinek; one son, Dustin Martinek; his mother, Ruth A. Diehl Martinek; a brother, Douglas F. Martinek; and a granddaughter; all of Canton, Tex. Mr. Martinek was cremated. A rosary, led by the Knights of Columbus, was said at 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. Therese’s Catholic Church in Canton, Tex. A memorial mass followed at 7:00. Dwight J. Martinek Lodge No. 128, Rossville, Kansas Brother Dwight J. Martinek was born April 10, 1947 at Rossville to Bennie J. and Ruth A. Martinek and died August 26, 1997 at Canton, TX. Cremation services were held. Dwight married Beverly Davis. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; his mother, Ruth Martinek; one son, Dustin Martinek; one brother, Douglas F. Martinek and one granddaughter, all of Canton, TX. William Olejnik, Secretary | |
| 7717 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Dwight 3 In Memoriam Dwight J. Martinek April 10, 1947 - August 26, 1997 Our lives will never be the same Without his loving way. We all are longing for his touch As we go on to face each day. He shared his heart and soul with us, And his love will never die. We’re truly blessed with many thoughts Of the happy times gone by. He left us with great memories And we rely on those each day, Remembering all the wonderful times Only he could have brought our way. Our prayer is for his peaceful rest Away form life’s sorrows and fears And that his journey now is led By Christ’s loving, healing tears. His presence lives on among us In the hearts of those he touched. For nothing loved is ever lost And he was loved so much. His Loving Family--- Beverly; Dustin, Robin and Madison; Ruth; Douglas, Patricia and Family | |
| 7718 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Ellen 1 MRS ELLEN MARTINEK Mrs. Ellen Martinek, 87, Rossville, died Monday, April 13, 1987, at her home. She was born March 15, 1900, at Marine, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Margaret McCain Boosinger. She spent her early life at Allen in Lyon County and had lived at Rossville since 1952. Mrs. Martinek was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1091 in Topeka. She donated hand-made quilts to churches and to the Moose Lodge. She was married to Emil Martinek October 23, 1954, at Delia. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Doris Keith, Rossville; and a grandson. Services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Martinek Mrs. Ellen Martinek, 87, Rossville, died Monday, April 13, 1987, at her home. She was born March 15, 1900, at Marine, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Margaret McCain Boosinger. She spent her early life at Allen in Lyon County and had lived at Rossville since 1952. Mrs. Martinek was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1091 in Topeka. She donated homemade quilts to churches and to the Moose Lodge. She was married to Emil Martinek October 23, 1954, at Delia. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Doris Keith, Rossville; and a grandson. Services were to be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Burial was to be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. | |
| 7719 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Emil 1 Emil E. Martinek Emil E. Martinek, 90, Rossville, died Wednesday, October 9, 1991, at a Topeka convalescent center. Mr. Martinek was a retired farmer and had lived on the farm where he was born until 1984, when he moved into Rossville. He was born February 26, 1901, on a farm northeast of Rossville, the son of Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek. Mr. Martinek was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and an honorary member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 in St. Marys. He was married to Ellen Davidson in 1954 in Delia. She died April 13, 1987. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Doris Keith, Blue Springs, Mo.; two sisters, Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo., and Helen Macha, Rossville; two brothers, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, both of Rossville; and two stepgrandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Emil E. Martinek ROSSVILLE --- Emil E. Martinek, 90, Rossville, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1991, at a Topeka convalescent center. Mr. Martinek was a retired farmer and had lived on the farm where he was born until 1984, when he moved into Rossville. He was born February 26, 1901, on a farm northeast of Rossville, the son of Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek. Mr. Martinek was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and an honorary member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 in St. Marys. He was married to Ellen Davidson in 1954 in Delia. She died April 13, 1987. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Doris Keith, Blue Springs, Mo.; two sisters, Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo., and Helen Macha, Rossville; two brothers, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, both of Rossville; and two stepgrandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Martinek will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. | |
| 7720 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Emil 2 Martinek Emil E. Martinek, 90, Rossville, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1991, at a Topeka convalescent center. Mr. Martinek was a retired farmer and had lived on the farm where he was born until 1984 when he moved into Rossville. He was born February 26, 1901, on a farm northeast of Rossville, the son of Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek. Mr. Martinek was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and an honorary member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 in St. Marys. He was married to Ellen Davidson in 1954 in Delia. She died April 13, 1987. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Doris Keith, Blue Springs, Mo.; two sisters, Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo., and Helen Macha, Rossville; two brothers, Henry Martinek and Bennie Martinek, both of Rossville; and two stepgrandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. | |
| 7721 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Frances Mrs. Frances B. Martinek ROSSVILLE -- Mrs. Frances Badura Martinek, 85, at Rossville, died Saturday, Feb. 1, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Jan. 29, 1901, at Rossville, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Hejtmanek, Badura. Mrs. Martinek was a member of Czeck Presbyterian Church and S.B.A. Lodge. She was married to Albert J. Martinek June 23, 1920. They farmed from 1920 until 1959 when they retired and moved to Rossville. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Bales, Topeka; and a brother, Henry Badura, Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Martinek will lie in state from 4 until 9 p.m. today at the mortuary where the family will meet friends from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. FRANCES B. MARTINEK Mrs. Frances Badura Martinek, 85, Rossville, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1986 at a Topeka hospital. She was born Jan. 29, 1901, at Rossville, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Hejtmanek, Badura. Mrs. Martinek was a member of Czeck Presbyterian Church and S.B.A. Lodge. She was married to Albert J. Martinek June 23, 1920. They farmed from 1920 until 1959 when they retired and moved to Rossville. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Bales, Topeka; and a brother, Henry Badura, Rossville. A sister, Pauline Koci, preceded her in death. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Relatives and friends met from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 7722 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Helen 1 Helen Marie Martinek Helen Marie Martinek, 82, Rossville, died Tues., Sept. 22, 2009, at a Rossville Nursing Home. She was born June 28, 1927, in Topeka, the daughter of Leona M. (Mosher) and John B. Richardson, Sr. Helen graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter # 176, O.E.S., Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post Auxiliary. Helen was married to William “Bill” Martinek on July 6, 1946, in Vancouver, WA. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Richardson, Jr.; a sister, Martha Lavon Paxton; and a grandson, Jeremy Martinek. Surviving are a daughter: Shelia Martinek of Rossville; 4 sons: Dennis Martinek (Pam) of Silver Lake, Larry Martinek (Claire) of Rossville, Duane Martinek of Rossville, and Alan Martinek of Rossville; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Fri., Sept. 25, 2009, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka. Interment in Rossville Cemetery. Helen will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Thurs., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, POB 618, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7723 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Helen 2 HELEN MARIE MARTINEK Helen Marie Martinek, 82, Rossville, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at Rossville Nursing Home. She was born June 28, 1927, in Topeka, the daughter of Leona M. (Mosher) and John B. Richardson, Sr. Helen graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter No. 176, O.E.S., Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post Auxiliary. Helen was married to William “Bill” Martinek on July 6, 1946, in Vancouver, Wash. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Richardson, Jr.; a sister, Martha Lavon Paxton; and a grandson, Jeremy Martinek. Surviving are a daughter: Shelia Martinek of Rossville; four sons: Dennis Martinek (Pam) of Silver Lake, Larry Martinek (Claire) of Rossville, Duane Martinek of Rossville, and Alan Martinek of Rossville; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 25, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, Topeka. Interment was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library, P.O. Box 618, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 7724 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Henry 1 Henry Martinek ROSSVILLE -- Henry R. Martinek, 97, Rossville, died Monday, June 10, 2002, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Martinek farmed and later worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and at the dehydrator plant in Rossville. He worked at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka from 1958 until he retired in 1971. He was born Feb. 4, 1905, near Rossville, the son of Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek. He was raised in the Rossville community and attended Victor 101 School. Mr. Martinek was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. He married Regina Marie Ryan on June 26, 1929, in St. Marys. She died on July 3, 1989. Mr. Martinek also was preceded in death by a daughter, Agnes White, on Jan. 8, 1998, a son, Henry R. Martinek Jr., in 1941, and a granddaughter, Kathy Brinkman, on Oct. 21, 1991. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Schumaker, St. Marys, and Jo Copeland, Rossville; a son Vincent Martinek, Topeka; a sister, Helen Macha, Rossville; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Martinek will lie in state after 5 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7725 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Henry 2 Henry Martinek Henry R. Martinek, 97, Rossville, died Monday, June 10, 2002, at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 14, 1905, near Rossville, the son of Vincent and Agnes Simecka Martinek. He lived all his life in the Rossville community. He attended Victor 101 School. He had farmed and later worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and at the dehydrator plant in Rossville. He worked at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka from 1952 until he retired in 1971. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. On June 26, 1929, he married Regina Marie Ryan in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. She died on July 3, 1989. A daughter, Agnes White, died Jan. 8, 1998. A son, Henry R. Martinek Jr., died in 1941, and a granddaughter, Kathy Brinkman, died Oct. 21, 1991. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Schumaker, St. Marys, and Jo Copeland, Rossville; a son Vincent Martinek, Topeka; a sister, Helen Macha, Rossville; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7726 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Infant Infant of Bertha and Ray Martinek. | |
| 7727 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Janet Janet L. Martinek, 83, died July 26, 2019, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. She was born to Ross and Vera (Glass) Leggett, on June 8, 1936, in Fredonia, Kansas. Her early childhood was spent with her maternal grandparents, James and Iva P. Glass. In 1940, her mother, Vera, moved Janet and her brother, William, to Wichita, Kansas. From there they moved to a farm south of Silver Lake, Kansas, with her step-father, Carl Entsminger. Janet attended schools in rural Shawnee County and upon consolidation attended Silver Lake Grade School and High School, graduating in May, 1954. She was active in school and community activities, which included editing a national recognized high school newspaper, Eagle Flashes. At a time when there were no women’s athletics in high school, she was an avid cheerleader for all sports during those four years. Following graduation, Janet went to work (the next day) for the State of Kansas. On December 12, 1954, she married Orville Martinek, who survives. They celebrated their 64th anniversary in December. She worked for many years in various positions with the State of Kansas, the Kansas Legislature and Washburn University. While working for the Kansas Legislature, Janet wrote and compiled the first manual for Legislative Secretaries. She was assistant to the Press Secretary during the administration of Governor Robert F. Bennett, was administrative assistant to the Press Secretary and Office Manager for Attorney General, Robert T. Stephan. Janet then served as Deputy Press Secretary and Administrator at Cedar Crest during the administration of Governor Mike Hayden. She served in the President’s Office at Washburn University, as Office Specialist for two University Presidents, Hugh Thompson and Jerry B. Farley. While at Washburn, Janet took several classes toward a degree in Communications and actively supported campus beautification efforts. She retired from Washburn in 2001. Still not finished with employment outside of her home, Janet went to work for Senator Steve Morris and the Kansas Legislature. She retired again in 2006, but spent several more years working part-time in the Offices of Pinegar, Smith and Associates. Janet and Orville had three children, who survive: Kenneth (Stephanie), Tempe, AZ; Ronnie (Diane), Lake Wabaunsee, KS; Lesa (George Lambert), Rossville, KS. She is survived by nine grandchildren: Schuyler, Meghan (Brendan Deska), Shelby, Brian (Samantha), and Greg Martinek; Jordan, Cameron, Jacob and Emily Lambert, and two great-granddaughters, Malia Martinek and Elizabeth Lambert. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces and a nephew. In recent years Janet discovered she had two half-sisters. One, Joyce Ahearn, deceased; and the other, Dorothy Krausnick, Buffalo, NY, survives. Her parents and brother, William Ward, preceded her in death. Active in the work of her church, Janet served in many capacities throughout the years: Sunday School teacher and Superintendent, numerous committees and councils within the church, including chairing the Building Committee that rebuilt the church after it burned in 1984. She remained active following retirement, serving as Secretary of the United Methodist Women and chair of the Scholarship Committee. She also chaired the Silver Lake Library Foundation Board of Directors, and was an active member of the Washburn University Campus Beautification Committee (which she helped organize). Janet was a former member of the Silver Lake School Board and an active member of the Foxie Ladies Red Hat Society Chapter, Silver Lake. Janet loved to read and go to movies with friends. She loved tending her flower pots, transplanting, trimming and sharing with friends. She loved to bake pies, cookies, cakes and other treats, and was never happier than when her children or grandchildren helped make Christmas cookies. Her favorite activities were watching her children and grandchildren in musicals, plays, school programs, and sports events of all kinds. She and Orville like to travel, when they could, spending much time at the lake or real trips to Oslo, Norway, Ireland, the New England states, and some western states. She was an avid KU basketball fan, loved the Royals, Chiefs and most of all, the Silver Lake Eagles. A life-long Republican, Janet worked in many campaigns, as a volunteer and paid staff member. She also served as a Shawnee County Precinct Committeewoman for several years. Visitation will be Monday, July 29, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka. A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, KS. 66539; The Silver Lake Public Library Building Fund, P.O. Box 248, Silver Lake, KS 66539; or Washburn Campus Beautification Committee, c/o Washburn University Foundation, 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66621. | |
| 7728 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Jeremy 1 Jeremy E. Martinek Jeremy E. Martinek, 14 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Martinek, Silver Lake, died Sunday, June 25, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. He had been ill all his life. He was born April 21, 1988, in Topeka, the son of Dennis E. and Pamela Sue Hawkins Martinek. He lived all his life in Silver Lake. He was baptized at First United Methodist Church in Topeka June 15, 1989. Other survivors include a sister, Nicole Martinek, Silver Lake; grandparents, Mrs Helen Martinek, Rossville, and Robert and Marge Hawkins, Topeka; and a great-grandmother, Agnes Martinek, Rossville. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Jeremy Martinek will lie in state after 5 p.m. today at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation, 3500 W. 10th, 66604, or the Neonatal Intensive Care of the Pediatric Unit at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, 1500 W. 10th, 66606. | |
| 7729 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Jeremy 2 Jeremy E. Martinek Jeremy E. Martinek, 14 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Martinek, Silver Lake, died Sunday, June 25, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. He had been ill all his life. He was born April 21, 1988, in Topeka, the son of Dennis E. and Pamela Sue Hawkins Martinek. He lived all his life in Silver Lake. He was baptized at First United Methodist Church in Topeka June 15, 1989. Other survivors include a sister, Nicole Martinek, Silver Lake; grandparents, Mrs Helen Martinek, Rossville, and Robert and Marge Hawkins, Topeka; and a great-grandmother, Agnes Martinek, Rossville. His paternal grandfather, William D. “Bill” Martinek died February 26,1989. Services will be Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends and relatives will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capper Foundation, 3500 W. 10th, 66606, or the Neonatal Intensive Care of the Pediatric Unit at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, 1500 W. 10th, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 7730 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Marvin Marvin H. Martinek ARVADA, Colo. --- Marvin H. Martinek, 72, formerly of Silver Lake, died Tuesday, May 10, 1994. Mr. Martinek was a World War II veteran. He had lived in Arvada since 1961. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Arvada Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, the former Elizabeth L. Bridgford; a son, Kent Martinek, Arvada, Colo.; a daughter, Carol Turner, Phoenix; a brother, Melvin Martinek, Garden City; a sister, Marge McDaniel, Silver Lake; and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Arvada United Methodist Church Building Fund, 6750 Carr Street, Arvada, Colo., 80004. | |
| 7731 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Mary M. 1 Mary Dvorak Martinek Mary Dvorak Martinek, 96, Silver Lake, died Friday, Feb 23, 1990, at her home. She was born May 21, 1893, on a farm near Pawnee City, Neb., the daughter of Frank and Frances Jilek Dvorak Sr. She married Vince P. Martinek on Feb. 15, 1916, at Pawnee City. They farmed in the Grove Community until he died on Feb. 27, 1977. She was a member of the Silver Lake Senior Citizens, the XYZ Club of Silver Lake and the World Wide Church of God. Survivors include: two sons, Marvin Martinek, Arvada, Colo., and Melvin Martinek, Garden City; a daughter, Marjorie McDaniel, Silver Lake; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary, with burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Grove. Mrs. Martinek will lie in state after 1 p.m. Monday at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. Memorial donations may be made to the Silver Lake Senior Citizens Building and Memorial Fund, Box 352, Silver Lake, 66539. Mary M. Martinek Mary M. Martinek, 96, Silver Lake, died Friday, Feb 23, 1990, at her home. She was born May 21, 1893, on a farm near Pawnee City, Nebr., the daughter of Frank and Frances Dvorak, Sr. She married Vince P. Martinek on February 15, 1916, at Pawnee City. They farmed in the Grove Community until he died on Feb. 27, 1977. She was a member of the Silver Lake Senior Citizens, the XYZ Club of Silver Lake and the World Wide Church of God. Survivors include: two sons, Marvin Martinek, Arvada, Colo., and Melvin Martinek, Garden City; a daughter, Marjorie McDaniel, Silver Lake; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday (today) at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Grove. Memorial donations may be made to the Silver Lake Senior Citizens Building and Memorial Fund, Box 352, Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 7732 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Mary T. 1 MARY T. MARTINEK Mrs. Mary T. Martinek, 71, Topeka, died early Thursday, May 29, 1975, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 1, 1903, at Rossville, and had lived in Topeka 39 years. She was member of Holy Name Catholic Church. Her husband, Steven Martinek, died July 18, 1972. Survivors include two sons, Clarence J. Martinek, and Steve J. Martinek; a sister Mrs. Lizzie Lysek, St. Marys; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Parish prayers were offered at Breenan Chapel in Topeka at 7:30 Friday. Funeral services were at 9:00 a.m. Friday at Brennan Chapel with burial at Mount Calvary in Topeka. Her grandsons served as casket bearers. | |
| 7733 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Mary T. 2 Mary T. Martinek Mrs. Mary T. Martinek, 71, 147 Story, died early today, May 29, 1975, at a local hospital. She was born June 1, 1903, at Rossville, and had lived in Topeka 39 years. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Martinek, on July 18, 1972. Survivors include two sons, Clarence J. Martinek, 906 Gage, and Steve J. Martinek, 1110 Lincoln; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Lysek, St. Marys; 11grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Brennan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mary T. Martinek Mrs. Mary T. Martinek, 71, 147 Story, died early Thursday, May 29, 1975, at a local hospital. She was born June 1, 1903, at Rossville, and had lived in Topeka 39 years. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. Her husband, Steven Martinek, died July 18, 1972. Survivors include two sons, Clarence J. Martinek, 906 Gage, and Steve J. Martinek, 1110 Lincoln; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Lysek, St. Marys; 11grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Brennan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. | |
| 7734 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Raymond 1 RAY R. MARTINEK Ray R. Martinek, 48, a life-long resident of Rossville-Delia communities, died early Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1951, in a Topeka hospital after an illness of several months. He was born July 17, 1903, on the family farm northeast of Rossville. Since his return from army service in the second World war had operated an electrical business in Delia. He was a member of Capitol Post No. 1, American Legion; the Sacred Heart Church of Delia and the Z. C. B. J., a Moravian Lodge No. 129 of Rossville Township. Beside his wife, Mrs. Bertha Martinek, of the home, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Agnes Martinek, Route One, Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo.,; Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove; Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Topeka and Mrs. Stella Kovar, Rossville; seven brothers: Vince and William Martinek, Silver Lake; Steven Martinek, Topeka; Albert, Henry, Emil and Bennie of this community. The funeral will be at 9 a. m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Church at Delia with American Legion services at the grave in Mount Calvary cemetery at St. Marys. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p. m. this (Thursday) night at his home. Ray R. Martinek Ray R. Martinek, 48, of Delia, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1951, in a Topeka Hospital after an illness of several months. He was born July 17, 1903, in Rossville and operated an electrical business in Delia. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of Capitol Post No.1, American Legion, the Sacred Heart Church in Delia and the Morvan Lodge No. 129, at Rossville. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Martinek, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Martinek, Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Topeka, and Mrs. Stella Kovar, Rossville; seven brothers, Vince and William Martinek, Silver Lake, Steven Martinek, Topeka, Albert, Henry, Emil and Bennie Martinek, all of Rossville. The funeral will be at 9 a. m., Friday at the Sacred Heart Church at Delia with American Legion services at the grave in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p. m., Thursday, at his home. | |
| 7735 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Raymond 2 RAYMOND RUDOLPH MARTINEK Raymond R. Martinek, son of Mrs. Agnes Martinek and the late Vincent Martinek of Rossville, passed away at St. Francis hospital on October 23, 1951, at 1:40 p. m. after an extended illness of two years. He was born July 17, 1903, on the Martinek farm, northeast of Rossville, where his mother still resides. Ray was 48 years, 3 months and 6 days old when he was taken away. He spent his entire life in this community as a farmer and later as an electrician, having owned and operated a successful electrical business in Delia. Since the REA lines started Ray has wired a big majority of the farm homes around here. He has made many friends in this way who will always remember his fine personality and loving ways he kept up during his courageous fight in his long illness. He was always happy and shared this with everyone. Ray voluntarily enlisted his services in World War II in July, 1942. He spent most of his 2 1-2 years in the Southwest Pacific as a member of Company F, 592nd Engineer Amphibian Regiment. He was also a member of Capitol Post American Legion No. 1 of Topeka; Sacred Heart Church in Delia and the Moravian Lodge No. 128, Rossville. On June 22, 1948, he was united in marriage to Bertha Macha of Delia. To this union was born a daughter who died in infancy. Surviving, besides his wife, Bertha Martinek, of the home are his mother Agnes Martinek, Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo.,; Mrs. H. Macha, Council Grove; Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Topeka; Mrs. Stella Kovar, Rossville; seven brothers, Vince and William, Silver Lake; Steven Martinek, Topeka; Albert, Emil, Henry and Bennie, all of Rossville. Funeral services were held at the Sacred Heart Church in Delia, Friday, Oct. 26, 1951, at 9 o’clock with Fr. McManus officiating. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. The Altar boys were Douglas Martinek, Bobbie Simecka, Norman Simecka and Jimmie Simecka. The honorary pallbearers were his seven brothers. Active pallbearers were his brother-in-laws: Dick Macha, Edward Macha, Marvin Macha, Pete Kovar, Dr. Adrian J. Brown and his cousin, Arthur Simecka. | |
| 7736 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Regina Mrs. Regina M. Martinek ROSSVILLE --- Mrs. Regina Marie Martinek, 83, Rossville, died Monday, July 3, 1989, at her home. Mrs. Martinek worked at the Genn Hospital in Wamego from 1948 to 1952. She was born Aug. 27, 1905, at St. Marys, the daughter of Michael and Anna Schoemann Ryan. She was graduated from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing at Topeka in 1928. Mrs. Martinek was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. She was married to Henry R. Martinek June 26, 1929, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. He survives. A son, Henry R. Martinek Jr., died in 1941. Other survivors include three daughters, Agnes White, San Rafael, Calif., Mary Schumaker, St. Marys, and Jo Copeland, Rossville; a son, Vincent Martinek, Rossville; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and five great- great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday 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. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Mrs. Regina M. Martinek Mrs. Regina Marie Martinek, 83, Rossville, died Monday, July 3, 1989, at her home. Mrs. Martinek worked at the Genn Hospital in Wamego from 1948 to 1952. She was born Aug. 27, 1905, at St. Marys, the daughter of Michael and Anna Schoemann Ryan. She was graduated from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing at Topeka in 1928. Mrs. Martinek was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. She was married to Henry R. Martinek June 26, 1929, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. He survives. A son, Henry R. Martinek Jr., died in 1941. Other survivors include three daughters, Agnes White, San Rafael, Calif., Mary Schumaker, St. Marys, and Jo Copeland, Rossville; a son, Vincent Martinek, Rossville; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Casket bearers were: Richard Brinkman, Pat Rafferty, John Floersch, John Martinson, Greg Lane, Mike Newsham and Paul McClure. A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Verschelden Funeral Home. | |
| 7737 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Robert E. Robert Eugene “Bob” Marbnek Robert Eugene “Bob” Martinek, 89, passed away in Las Cruces, NM Friday night July 13, 2018 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice hav¬ing resided there a short time. Bob was born August 10,1928 in Delia, KS to Agnes and William Martinek. He grew up with a slightly older brother Bill and younger brother Orville and sister Louise on their family farm. He and Bill were inseparable growing up, so much so that when Bill entered first grade Bob had to go too, thereby being in the same class throughout their school years. He married Nancy Frey on April 16,1950 in Topeka, KS while both worked for the Santa Fe railroad in Topeka, Bob in the railyard and then the office. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in Silver Lake, KS in 1945 where he was known for his athletic ability and many pranks pulled with friends. He attended Washburn University in Topeka for 11/2 years on a football scholarship, finishing his education at Kansas University in Lawrence, KS and earning a BSEE with a minor in Math. He enrolled at Kansas University on the Gl bill after enlisting in the Air Force in 1951 and serving for 4 years attached to the Special Weapons Project. His service exposed him to the field of electronics which eventually became his life’s work. After graduating from Kansas University in 1958 he and his young family moved back to Albuquerque, NM, having been stationed there in the service. He first worked for Sandia Corporation remain¬ing there 3 years before joining Neely Enterprises in 1961, which eventually became a sales division of Hewlett Packard. During his tenure with Neely and Hewlett Packard he was named Salesman of the Month in 1965, promoted to Field Engineer in 1968 and moved from Albuquerque to Thousand Oaks, CA in early 1969, operating out of the North Hollywood office, then on to the Las Cruces office as manager in August 1969, retiring in 1986. He was a big sports fan, especially baseball - he & Nancy honeymooned in Chicago and attended a Cubs game - and enjoyed football and college basketball too. He tried out for a semi-pro baseball team prior to their marriage but the team disbanded due to infighting among the managers, leaving the team members stranded in Oklahoma City left to find their own way home. He and Nancy were avid bowlers for over 50 years. In Las Cruces he bowled in multiple leagues, served as league secretary many years, and bowled with the Chiles de Las Cruces and Las Cruces International Club. He and Nancy enjoyed traveling for bowling tournaments around the country and state, and he qualified for and bowled in many Senior National tournaments in the 75+ age group and the New Mexico Senior Olympics. They made many lifelong, awesome friends through bowling. Bob and Nancy traveled extensively in addition to that for bowling, visiting Spain and Morocco, multiple states, a 5 week self guided tour through 8 countries in Europe in 1984, Germany multiple times, England & Scotland, Sweden, Norway & Denmark, and cruised Alaska, the Caribbean & the Rhine River. They also enjoyed playing the slots at various casinos in New Mexico and Nevada. In earlier years he loved to fish with his brothers when visiting in Kansas and later with good friends from Las Cruces. At home Bob could be found taking meticulous care of their beautiful yard, conquering the daily crossword puzzle, sudoku and cryptoquip, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and avidly reading spy and intrigue novels, favorite authors being Clive Clussler, David Baldacci, Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum. Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years Nancy of Las Cruces, NM, daughter Mona Martinek of W Lafayette, IN, son Jay Martinek (Verena) of Schwalbach, Germany, grandchildren Sean, Samantha, and Macy Martinek of Schwalbach, Germany and great granddaughter Felicitas Luna also of Germany, brother Orville Martinek (Janet) of Silver Lake, KS, sister Louise Redmon of Silver Lake, KS, sister-in-law Donna Neuner of Topeka, KS, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was predeceased by father William (1981), brother Bill (1989) and mother Agnes (1994). Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm, Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Getz Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, July 20,2018 at Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces, NM. Visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am, Monday July 23, 2018 at Kevin Brennan Funeral Home, 2801SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614. Burial will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery in Topeka, KS. Arrangements by Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, Topeka, KS. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave. To sign our local online guestbook, please log onto www.GetzCares.com | |
| 7738 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Ruth Ruth A.(Diehl) Martinek Ruth Agnes Diehl Martinek, 101, Topeka, died July 13, 2018 at Midland Hospice. She was born February 19, 1917 in Stockton, Kansas, daughter of Myrtle and Frank Diehl and graduated from Rossville High School in 1935. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. She married Bennie Joseph Martinek on August 24, 1937 in Delia, Kansas. He died March 4, 1995. Two sons preceded her in death, Bennie (Sonny) V. Martinek and Dwight J. Martinek. Siblings preceding her in death were George and Earl Diehl, Alice Gentry, Ralph Nitzche and Ina Marney. Survivors include son, Douglas F. Martinek (Pat), Topeka, six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday July 18, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 9:00 am with a Rosary following at 9:30 am. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Mary's. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sacred Heart Oratory or the Moravan Lodge #128 in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7739 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Stephen 1 STEPHEN A. MARTINEK Stephen August Martinek, 74, died at his home, 147 Storey St., Topeka, Tuesday, July 18, 1972,. Mass services were held Friday morning at 10 a.m. July 21, at the Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Shepard officiating. He was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, with Brennan Mortuary in charge. Veterans of Foreign War Post of Topeka conducted military graveside services. Mr. Martinek was born August 3, 1897, on a farm northeast of Rossville to the late Vincent and Agnes Martinek. During his young life he farmed and operated the steam engine in the Martinek threshing rig. At one time he owned and operated the Motor In Garage at Rossville. In 1933 he move to Topeka where he worked for Kansas Power and Light until he retired in 1962. Since his retirement he enjoyed working on his small farm north of Grove as well as managing several other businesses. He was a World War I Veteran, a member of ZCBJ Moravian Lodge 128, Rossville, Kansas, and Holy Name Catholic Church, Topeka. He was married to Mary T. Bravence in 1920 at Rossville. She survives. To this union two sons were born. They are Steven J. Martinek, 1110 Lincoln and Clarence J. Martinek, 906 Gage, of Topeka. Other survivors include six brothers: Vincent Martinek, William Martinek, Silver Lake, and Albert Martinek, Emil Martinek, Henry Martinek, and Bennie Martinek, Rossville; four sisters: Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Osage City; Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, and Mrs. Stella Kovar, Rossville; eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mr. Martinek’s grandsons, Daniel Martinek, Mark Martinek, Kenneth Sevegales, Craig Martinek, Paul Johnson, and Steven Loeffer. MARTINEK SERVICES Services for Steven A. Martinek, 74, 147 Story, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Martinek will lie in state from 2 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Brennan Funeral Home, where a parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. He was found dead at his home Tuesday. | |
| 7740 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Stephen 2 Steven Martinek Services for Steven A. Martinek, 74, 147 Story, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Martinek will lie in state from 2 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Brennan Funeral Home, where parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Martinek was found dead at his home Tuesday, July 18, 1972. Born Aug. 3, 1897, at Rossville, he had lived in Topeka since 1933. He worked for Kansas Power and Light Co. until his retirement in 1962. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He was married to Mary T. Bravence in 1920 in Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Steve J. Martinek, 1110 Lincoln, and Clarence J. Martinek, 906 Gage; six brothers, Bill Martinek, Silver Lake, Vince Martinek, Delia, and Albert Martinek, Henry Martinek, Emil Martinek and Benny Martinek, all of Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Osage City, Mrs. Stella Kovar, Rossville, Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, and Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove; 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Steven Martinek Steven A. Martinek, 74, 147 Story, was found dead at his home Tuesday afternoon, July 18, 1972. He was born Aug. 3, 1897, at Rossville, and had lived in Topeka since 1933. Mr. Martinek worked for Kansas Power and Light Co. until his retirement in 1962. He was a member of Holy Name Church. He was married to Mary T. Bravence in 1920 in Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Steve J. Martinek, 1110 Lincoln, and Clarence J. Martinek, 906 Gage; six brothers, Bill Martinek, Silver Lake, Vince Martinek, Delia, and Albert Martinek, Henry Martinek, Emil Martinek and Benny Martinek, all of Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Osage City, Mrs. Stella Kovar, Rossville, Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, and Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove; 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Service arrangements are pending at Brennan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. | |
| 7741 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Steve 1 Steve J. Martinek Steve J. Martinek, 75, Topeka, died Sunday Feb. 16, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Martinek served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He and a brother established Martinek and Flynn, a business providing aluminum and vinyl siding and installation, in 1957. He also worked as a tax preparer in Topeka for more than 40 years. He was born March 29, 1921, in Rossville, the son of Stephen and Mary Bravence Martinek. He married G.J. Martinek. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Steven Craig Martinek, Topeka; five daughters, Bonnie Swader, Tammy Loeffler and Roxie Senogles, all of Topeka; Carla Johnson, Omaha, Neb., and Susan French, Shawnee; two step daughters, Tracey Hoppens and Kit Lee Nott, both of Topeka; a brother, Clarence Martinek; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home Mid-Town Chapel. Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka. | |
| 7742 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Steve 2 Steve J. Martinek Steve J. Martinek, 75, Topeka, died Sunday Feb. 16, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Martinek served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He and a brother established Martinek and Flynn, a business providing aluminum and vinyl siding and installation, in 1957. He also worked as a tax preparer in Topeka for more than 40 years. He was born March 29, 1921, in Rossville, the son of Stephen and Mary Bravence Martinek. He married G.J. Martinek. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Steven Craig Martinek, Topeka; five daughters, Bonnie Swader, Tammy Loeffler and Roxie Senogles, all of Topeka; Carla Johnson, Omaha, Neb., and Susan French, Shawnee; two stepdaughters, Tracey Hoppens and Kit Lee Nott, both of Topeka; a brother, Clarence Martinek; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service after cremation was held at 11 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home Mid-Town Chapel. Inurnment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka. | |
| 7743 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Vincent d. 1916 1 LEGAL ______________ First published in Rossville Reporter Jan. 18,1917 State of Kansas ) ) SS. Shawnee County ) In the matter of the estate of Vincent Martinek, late of Shawnee county, Kansas. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of Jan., A. D., 1917, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly appointed administrator of the estate of Vincent Martinek, late of Shawnee county, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves according. 3:5 C. E. Gresser, Administrator | |
| 7744 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Vincent d. 1916 2 Vincent Martinek Sr., Dead Vincent Martinek, Sr., died last Friday morning, Aug. 4, 1916, at St. Francis hospital where he had been taken the Tuesday previous suffering from a relapse of pneumonia. Mr. Martinek had been ill nearly four weeks and at one time was well past the crisis of his malady but later grew worse and at the first favorable moment was rushed to the Topeka hospital, but the change was too late. Vincent Martinek was born in Silesia, Austria, June 24, 1868. At sixteen years of age he with his parents emigrated to the United States and located at St. Joseph, Mo. He remained there one year, and then came to this community where he has since resided. On September 15, 1890, he was married to Miss Agnes Simecka. In the death of Mr. Martinek the community has lost a useful and much esteemed citizen. He was progressive and held many responsible positions. By hard work, frugality and business foresight, he has accumulated a goodly share of this worlds goods---but he was always strictly honest. He was generous and helpful to those who were less fortunate than himself, always ready to help those in need. He was a kind husband and indulgent father and a good neighbor. Mr. Martinek leaves to mourn his death, his faithful wife, eight sons and four daughters, one brother and four sisters. His father died at his home in Oklahoma just twelve hours previous to his departure. Mr. Martinek was 48 years 1 month and 11days old at the time of his death in Francis hospital, Topeka The funeral services were held in the Catholic church at Delia, Monday August 7, Rev. Father Sullivan officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at St. Marys and were followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬____________________ To the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted and sympathize with us in our sorrow and also for the beautiful floral offerings, we wish to extend our sincere thanks. Mrs. Agnes Martinek and children | |
| 7745 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Vincent P. d. 1977 VINCENT P. MARTINEK Vincent P. Martinek, 83, Silver Lake, died Sunday, February 27, 1977, in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted February 13 after he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born March 10, 1893, at Rossville and spent most of his life in Silver Lake community. He was a farmer. Mr. Martinek was a member of the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake and was a 50-year member of Delia Lodge No. 419, AF&AM, at Delia. He also was a member of Scottish Rite bodies in Topeka. He was married to Mary Dvorak February 15, 1916, at Pawnee City, Nebr. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Marvin Martinek, Arvada, Colo., and Melvin Martinek, Colby; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie McDaniel, Silver Lake; five brothers, Albert Martinek, Henry Martinek, Emil Martinek, and Bennie Martinek, all at Rossville, and Bill Martinek, Silver Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Osage City, Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove, and Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery north of Silver Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. | |
| 7746 |  | Obituary- Martinek, Vincent P. d. 2008 Vincent P. Martinek Vincent P. Martinek, 66, a retired employee with Federal Express of 20 years died Jan. 18, 2008, at his home in Topeka. Mr. Martinek was born July 22, 1941 in Rossville, the son of Henry and Regina Ryan Martinek. After retirement he worked part-time for Sams Club as a food demonstrator. He served in the Army and received a Purple Heart and various other awards. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Lucy Martinek; a son John (Trish) Martinek of Silver Lake; two daughters, Joan Martinek, Lucy Ann (Mike) Droge of Topeka; and seven grandchildren. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tues. Jan. 22, 2008, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th Topeka, Ks, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wed. at Christ the King Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Vincent P. Martinek Memorial Fund, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 7747 |  | Obituary- Martinek, William D. 1 William Devere Martinek William Devere Martinek, 61, Rossville, died Sunday, Feb 26, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Martinek owned and operated Rossville Truck & Tractor. He spent more than 30 years in the farm equipment business and was an International Harvester dealer and later became a dealer for Case I-H farm equipment. He was born March 30, 1927, in Rossville, the son of William M. and Agnes A. Hromada Martinek. He spent most of his life in Rossville. Mr. Martinek served in the U.S. Army from May 13, 1946 until June 6, 1947. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, and the Lions Club, all in Rossville. Mr. Martinek also was a member of Moose Lodge No.555 in Topeka. He was married to Helen M Richardson July 6, 1946 in Vancouver, Wash. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, Dennis Martinek, Silver Lake, Larry Martinek, Duane Martinek and Alan Martinek, all of Rossville; a daughter, Shelia Martinek, Rossville; his mother, Agnes A. Martinek, Rossville; two brothers, Robert E. Martinek, Las Cruces, N.M., and Orville Martinek, Silver Lake; a sister, Louise Redmon, Emmett; and seven grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Martinek will lie in state after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2913 Plass Court, 66611, or St. Francis Hospital Oncology Department, 1700 W. 7th, 66606. | |
| 7748 |  | Obituary- Martinek, William D. 3 In Memory February 26, 1989 WM. D. MARTINEK One year ago, God did what He thought best. He came and stood beside you and whispered, “come and rest.” You bade no one last farewell, not even said goodbye; You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. May you always walk in sun- shine and God’s love around you grow. for the happiness you gave us, no one will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. We miss you and love you, Your wife, Helen, and children | |
| 7749 |  | Obituary- Martinek, William D. 4 In Memory of William D. Martinek "My husband says Bill was the fairest, most pleasant, and most honest dealer he ever did business with," read the handwritten note on a sympathy card sent to Mrs. Bill Martinek and her family. This feeling of trust and admiration was shared by all those who knew him, including his competitors in the farm equipment business. The mass of beautiful floral tributes, the deluge of sympathy cards and letters, and the outpouring of other expressions of love and concern are all evidence of the respect people had for this hard-working, long-time owner of Rossville Truck and Tractor. William Devere Martinek was only 61 years old when he died on February 26, 1989. Born in Silver Lake, he and his brother Bob went through school in the same class. They played side by side on the football, basketball, and baseball teams, but Bill was the victor in the race for Student Council president. The brothers also shared a '35 Dodge which had two engines ... because one was always being worked on. A graduate of Silver Lake High School in 1945, Bill entered the Army; took basic training at Vancouver, Wash.; and then was stationed on Leyte Island in the Philippines. He found time, however, to marry a Topeka girl, Helen Richardson, on July 6, 1946, in Vancouver. The young couple came back to Kansas after his Army stint, and Bill began "on-the-job training” in Norville Wingate’s Rossville Farm Store. In 1957, Martinek and George Stadler bought the business and renamed it Rossville Truck and Tractor Company, Inc. Martinek became sole owner in 1979. The company advertisement in the 1971 publication of Rossville's 100th anniversary brochure is indicative of Bill's quiet, unassuming way. In the roster of employee names, Bill’s is the final signature. Martinek served two terms on the Rossville City Council, and was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, the American Legion Post, and the Lions Club. In recognition of his many years of service to the Rossville community, the City dedicated the August 1988 Tall Com Festival in his honor. He and Helen rode in style in a beautifully refurbished 1910 chain-driven International Harvester vehicle. It was rough riding, but I dare say Bill enjoyed it. Martinek was recognized as one of the Top Ten I-H dealers for the Kansas City district in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. He saw many changes and improvements in farm machinery during those 30 years, and sometimes regretted he hadn’t started a collection of models on International Harvester and Case I-H equipment years ago. Life wasn't all work, however. He and Helen bowled regularly and have a box of bowling trophies from team victories. He liked sports of all kinds, and he loved to fish. He and his brother Orville loaded up their fishing poles almost every weather-decent Sunday. "He was not one for being in the limelight," Helen and the children agreed. "He did for people without expecting in return. He enjoyed the business and being with the farmers. It was his first love." The Martinek sons grew up with Rossville Truck and Tractor, and they will carry on the business their father loved. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Helen, the children, his mother, and to all the others who will miss Bill Martinek so much. | |
| 7750 |  | Obituary- Martinek, William M. 1 WILLIAM M. MARTINEK William M. Martinek, 82, Silver Lake, died Monday, September 14, 1981, at a Topeka hospital. He was born August 5, 1899, on a farm near Rossville, the son of Vince and Agnes Simecka Martinek. He lived in the Silver Lake and Rossville communities all of his life. Mr. Martinek owned and operated a service station in Silver Lake for 25 years and also farmed. He served on the Silver Lake Township Board for many years, was Silver Lake Township assessor and was sexton of Silver Lake Cemetery. He married Agnes Hromada September 8, 1926, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Louise Redmon, Valley Falls; three sons, Orville Martinek, 4821 N.W. Hoch Road, William Martinek, Rossville, and Robert Martinek, Las Cruces, N. Mex.; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kozak, Osage City, Mrs. Mae Brown, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Helen Macha, Council Grove; four brothers, Bennie Martinek, Emil Martinek, Henry Martinek and Albert Martinek, all of Rossville; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial was in Czech Moravian Cemetery, northeast of Rossville. The family met with friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Heart Association, 5229 S.W. 7th, Topeka, Ks. 66606. |
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