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| 7701 |  | 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. | |
| 7702 |  | 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. | |
| 7703 |  | 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. | |
| 7704 |  | 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 | |
| 7705 |  | 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. | |
| 7706 |  | 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. | |
| 7707 |  | 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. | |
| 7708 |  | 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. | |
| 7709 |  | 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. | |
| 7710 |  | 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 | |
| 7711 |  | 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 | |
| 7712 |  | 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. | |
| 7713 |  | 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. | |
| 7714 |  | 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. | |
| 7715 |  | 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 | |
| 7716 |  | 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. | |
| 7717 |  | 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. | |
| 7718 |  | Obituary- Martinek, William M. 2 William M. Martinek SILVER LAKE --- 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.M.; 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 will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Czech Moravian Cemetery, northeast of Rossville. The family will meet 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. | |
| 7719 |  | Obituary- Martz, June June (Eldridge) Martz Passes Away June E Martz, 87 years old, of Topeka, Kansas passed over on May 12, 2019 in Baldwin, Kansas. June was born in Valencia, Kansas on October 18, 1931 to Lynn Boyd Eldridge and Virgie Keeton Eldridge. June was a Inventory Manager for over 40 years in Retail and Publishing. Recently, she worked as a Grandparent for KNI in Topeka. She was famous for her home grown tomatoes. June married Joe Martz and celebrated over 30 years of marriage prior to his death in 1999. She raised a daughter, June Louise Keener and loved her son-in-law Everett Keener and grandsons Logan Lee Keener, Cody Louis Keener and his wife Jamie M Keener. She is survived by sister, Evelyn Anderson, brothers, Jack Eldridge and Harold Eldridge. June was preceded in death by her mother, her father and sisters: Marjorie, Mary Jane and Juanita Sue, brothers: Gene, Roy and Audry. As per her wishes, June was cremated, A celebration of Life will be announced later. | |
| 7720 |  | Obituary- Marx, Janet Janet Armstrong Marx Janet Armstrong Marx, 79, Rossville, died Friday, November 2, 2001, at a Topeka care facility. She was born October 5, 1922, at Wetmore, the daughter of Grant and Martha Turnbull Deahl. She worked at both the Merry Manor Nursing Home in Holton and Silver Lake Nursing Home, Silver Lake. She was a member of the Rossville Bible Church in Rossville. On June 14, 1939, she married Raymond Armstrong in Topeka. He died December 29, 1971. She married Marvin Marx in 1973. He is also deceased. Survivors include three sons, Jack Armstrong, Overbrook, Francis J. “Jim” Armstrong, Silver Lake, and Vern Armstrong, Rossville; a sister, Olive Bishop, Truth or Consequences, NM; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral service for Mrs. Marx will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rossville Bible Church. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday (tonight) from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorial contributions may be given to the Midland Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7721 |  | Obituary- Masat, Anna Mrs. Anna Masat, St. Marys, Dies Mrs. Anna C. Masat, 87, St. Marys, died Friday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Jan. 28 for treatment of a heart ailment. She suffered a heart attack Feb. 11. She was born August 6, 1881, at Seneca where she spent her early life. She lived in the Delia community many years before she moved to St. Marys in 1942. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. She was married to Joseph Masat Jan. 8, 1907, at Seneca. He died Feb. 8, 1941. Survivors include a son, Ray Masat, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Sielman, Topeka; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 7722 |  | Obituary- Masat, Robert ROBERT LEO MASAT Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Leo Masat, Aurora, Colo., was said Thursday at Lowery Air Force Base Chapel. Interment was in Fort Logan National Cemetery. Mr. Masat, 41, died Saturday, April 12, 1986, at his home. He was born January 17, 1945, in Topeka, to Catherine Erbacher Masat and the late Joseph J. Masat. On November 20, 1979, he married Linda Ann Bailey in Denver. She survives. Mr. Masat served with the Air Force from 1966 until 1984. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Non- Commissioned Officers Association. Other survivors include a son, Joseph R. Masat, Aurora; his mother, Catherine Masat, Topeka; a sister, Mary K. Holder, Silver Lake; a brother, Larry Masat, Fairfax, Va, Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Research, 1600 Pierce Street, Lakewood, Colo. 80214. | |
| 7723 |  | Obituary- Mase, Edith 1 Mase Edith Mae Mase, 74, died Monday at Asbury Hospital. Mrs. Mase was born June 21, 1909, at Delia. She moved from St. John to Salina in 1957. She was a teacher and a housewife. She graduated from Emporia State Teachers College in 1932. She taught physical education at St. John for 11 years and taught in Salina elementary schools for four years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sacred Literature No. 1, Alpha Delta Kappa sorority and the Schooner Mariners Club, and was past president of GFWC, Downtown Lioness Club and United Presbyterian Women. She is survived by her husband, Wayne, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Roger Craft, Bozeman, Montana; a son, Gerald, Houston, Texas; a brother, Evan Lewelling, Rossville; a sister, Elsie Clemans, Clovis, California; and seven grandchildren. The funeral was at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, Salina, the Rev. Tom Glenn and Dr. Bernard Hawley officiating. Burial was to be in Delphos Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church or the Hospice of Salina. Geisendorf Rush Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7724 |  | Obituary- Mase, Edith 2 Edith Mae Mase Edith Mae Mase, 74, 1014 Mellinger Drive, died Monday at Asbury Hospital. Mrs. Mase was born June 21, 1909, at Delia. She moved from St. John to Salina in 1957. She was a teacher and a housewife. She Mrs. Mase graduated from Emporia State Teachers College in 1932. She taught physical education at St. John for 11 years and taught in Salina elementary schools for four years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sacred Literature No. 1, Alpha Delta Kappa sorority and the Schooner Mariners Club, and was past-president of GFWC, Downtown Lioness Club and United Presbyterian Women. She is survived by her husband, Wayne, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Roger Craft, Bozeman, Mont.; a son, Gerald, Houston, Texas; a brother, Evan Lewelling, Rossville; a sister, Elsie Clemans, Clovis, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Tom Glenn and Dr. Bernard Hawley officiating. Burial will be in the Delphos Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church or the Hospice of Salina. Friends may call at the Geisendorf Rush Smith funeral home. | |
| 7725 |  | Obituary- Mason, Clay CLAY CAMPBELL MASON Clay Campbell Mason, 65, a na¬tive born Rossville citizen, better known from boyhood by his Rossville friends as “Bean”, died about midnight Thursday, March 13, at his home east of town. He became ill about 5:30 Thursday afternoon and passed away from a heart attack. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mason. The latter for many years was the community blacksmith whose shop was on the site of the Peoples State Bank. Clay was born here January 8, 1887 and had lived here all his life. He was a farmer and dealt in stock as a sideline. Mr. Mason is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Mason of the home,; three sons, Richard C. Mason of Kingman, Gerald C. and Kenneth Lee Mason, both of the home and RHS students;, Mrs. Emerson Mook, Dayton, Ohio; a brother, Fred Mason of Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Enos Kansas City, Mo., and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Presbyterian Church, Reverend Ivan Rundus officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Lorene Harth, accompanied by Edith Higginbotham at the piano. Pallbearers were: Messrs. Roy Gentry, Homer Reid, I.O. McMahan, Frederic Zickefoose, Chris Viergever, and Alfred Hause. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 7726 |  | Obituary- Mason, Della 1 Mrs. Della Mason ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Della M. Mason, 84, Rossville, died Wednesday at a St. Marys nursing home. She was born Oct. 14, 1887, in Delia, and had lived in Rossville all her life. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. She was married to Fred Mason on March 7, 1911, in Rossville. He died Feb. 9, 1964. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Helen Bratton, 1941 Burnett Road, Topeka; a sister, Miss Ada Leeper, Banning, Calif., and a brother, George Leeper, El Cerrito, Calif. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 7727 |  | Obituary- Mason, Frances 1 MRS. FRANCES MASON Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Frances P. Mason, 77, Rossville, who died Saturday, May 5, 1979, at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 30, 1901, in Moravia, Europe. She lived in Rossville most of her life. She was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church. She was married to Clay C. Mason. He died in 1951. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth L. Mason, Topeka, Gerald C. Mason, Silver Lake, and Richard C. Mason, Kingman; a daughter, Elise Mook, Hot Springs. Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Keller, Topeka; two brothers, Vincent Pobrislo, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Joe Pobrislo, Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7728 |  | Obituary- Mason, Frances 2 MRS. FRANCES MASON ROSSVILLE- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church here for Mrs. Frances P. Mason, 77, Rossville, who died Saturday at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 30, 1901, in Moravia, Europe. She lived in Rossville most of her life. She was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church. She was married to Clay C. Mason. He died in 1951. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth L. Mason, 1901 W. 32nd, Topeka, Gerald C. Mason, Silver Lake, and Richard C. Mason, Kingman; a daughter, Elise Mook, Hot Springs, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Keller, 1035 S.W. Prairie, Topeka; two brothers, Vincent Pobrislo, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Joe Pobrislo, Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7729 |  | Obituary- Mason, Fred In Memory Of Fred Mason Born May 27, 1884 Date of Death February 9, 1964 Services From Rossville Methodist Church Clergyman Officiating Rev. Don Jones Final Resting Place Rossville Cemetery Funeral Conducted By Parker Mortuary Fred Mason ROSSVILLE - Services for Fred Mason, 79, a resident of Rossville all his life, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Rossville Methodist Church with burial in the cemetery here. He died Sunday in a Topeka hospital. He was born May 27, 1884, in Rossville. He was a retired farmer and a former employee of the Supply Depot in Topeka. He was preceded in death by a son, Maynard, in 1944. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Della Mason of the home; and a daughter, Mrs. Helen Bratton, 1941 Burnett Road. The Parker Mortuary of Topeka is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7730 |  | Obituary- Mason, Infant The infant child of Richard Mason died on Wednesday night of last week. [From The Kansas Valley Times, Friday, July 29, 1881] | |
| 7731 |  | Obituary- Mason, Kenneth Kenneth Mason Kenneth Lee Mason, 67, Topeka, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at his home. Mr. Mason owned and operated Venetian Marble Co. in Fort Worth, Texas, Farmers Group Purchasing in Topeka, KLM Oil Exploration in McLouth and Western Hills Golf Club in Topeka. He earlier had been district manager for Pyramid Life Insurance in Lincoln, Neb. He was born April 27, 1935, in Rossville, to Clay and Frances Pobrislo Mason. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1953 and attended Kansas State University. He had lived in Topeka since 1969. Mr. Mason was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He married Lois Halleron on Sept. 3, 1956. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Julie Conroy, Sheila Mason and Jennifer Head, all of Topeka; two brothers, Richard Mason, Kingman, and Jerry Mason, Silver Lake; a sister, Elise Bott, Hot Springs, Ark.; and six grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Mason will lie in state at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today, where a prayer service at 6 p.m. will be followed by visitation until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606; or Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 S.W. 17th, Topeka, 66604. Kenneth Mason Kenneth Lee Mason, 67, Topeka, died Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at his home. He was born April 27, 1935, in Rossville, the son of Clay and Frances Pobrislo Mason. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1953, and attended Kansas State University. He had lived in Topeka since 1969. Mr. Mason owned and operated Venetian Marble Company in Fort Worth, TX, Farmers Group Purchasing in Topeka, KLM Oil Exploration in McLouth and Western Hills Golf Club in Topeka. He earlier had been district manager for Pyramid Life Insurance in Lincoln, NE. He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. On September 3, 1956, he married Lois Halleron. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Julie Conroy, Sheila Mason and Jennifer Head, all of Topeka; two brothers, Richard Mason, Kingman, and Jerry Mason, Silver Lake; a sister, Elise Bott, Hot Springs, AR; and six grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Friday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. A prayer service at 6 p.m. was followed by visitation at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W.. Frazier Circle, Topeka 66606; or Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 S.W. 17th, To¬peka 66604. | |
| 7732 |  | Obituary- Mason, Maynard 1 Maynard Mason Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, with Gail B. Dunning, pastor of the Christian church officiating. He was assisted by Rev. N.P. Olney. Music was furnished by a trio including, Norma Fawl, Peggy Navarre and Gail Dunning, who sang, "The Old Rugged Cross," and "No Night There." Pall bearers were, Bob Hardin [sic Harden], Roland Parr, Dick Keller, Leroy Masters and Wayne Hudson. Burial was in Rossville City cemetery. CARD of THANKS - We sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown and sympathy extended us, during the illness and death of our loved one, Maynard Mason, and for the lovely floral offering. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason Mr. and Mrs. Danold Bratton Out-of-town relatives who have in Rossville, Wednesday called by the death and funeral of Maynard Mason included, Mrs. Z.A. Enos, of Kansas City; Allen Enos of Perry, W.W. Leeper, of Great Bend; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Reed Romig of Maple Hill. Mrs. Jack Herron and Mrs. Miller of Maple Hill drove to Rossville Monday. Mrs. Miller was called by the death of her nephew, Maynard Mason. | |
| 7733 |  | Obituary- Mason, Maynard 2 Maynard Mason This community bows in memory of Maynard Mason. Yes, to the memory along. Before the holidays he busied himself, in his thoughtful ambitious way getting presents for friends near and dear to him -- and they were many. But he didn't get to enjoy Christmas day nor the gifts he received. He was too ill. The photograph , a beautiful likeness he gave me, is a keepsake that I can look at only through mist-covered eyes. His obituary is now pasted on the cover opposite the pleasant face that is gone forever. Stricken at nine, Maynard fought cheerfully and hopefully against diabetes, an affliction that medical science has sought vainly to conquer. But that wasn't enough. Flue, pneumonia, heart trouble and complications cruelly allied themselves with diabetes to take one of the most likeable boys this community ever knew. And till just a few days before the end it seemed like his fighting heart would best them all. But it wasn't to be. God commanded from the pages of the Good Book, "Suffer little children and Come unto me." From that scriptural quotation his weary, heart-broken friends who loved him can find their only consolation: God has beckoned him to that infinite somewhere, where there is no more suffering, no more sickness, no dieting, and no more insulin. Goodbye, Maynard. God bless you. --A Friend 9 March 1944; Miss Josephine Barney, Dale Barney, Jack Humphrey and his mother Mrs. J. Humphrey, of Topeka, were in Rossville Wednesday to attend the funeral service of Maynard Mason. 9 March 1944; Miss Maxine Stovall of Topeka was in Rossville, Wednesday to attend the funeral service of Maynard Mason. 9 March 1944; Mrs. Jessie Enos of Kansas City and son Allen Enos of Perry were called to Rossville Wednesday by the death and funeral service of their relative, Maynard Mason. 9 March 1944 --RHS-- IN MEMORIAM We, the teachers and students of RHS are deeply grieved over the loss of our pupil and fellow classmate, Maynard Mason. Maynard's (King's) laughter and companionship will be sadly missed by all because he had that quality, rarely found in one of his age, to make friends with both young and old. In spite of his ill health he possessed many qualities which made him a good all-around American youth. Although Maynard is gone, his memory will long linger in the minds and hearts of all who knew him. --BP | |
| 7734 |  | Obituary- Mason, Richard C. Richard C. Mason KINGMAN- Richard C. Mason, 83, died Aug. 19, 2009 at Wheat lands Healthcare Center, Kingman. He was born July 30, 1926 at Rossville, Kansas, the son of Clayton and Frances Pobrislo Mason. A resident of the Kingman community since 1951, he was retired as President of the State Bank of Kingman after 38 years of service. He was a member of the United Methodist Church; and was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. On March 1, 1953, he married Barbara Kelly in Cowley County, Kansas. Other survivors include 3 sons, Tom, Ron and Kelly; daughter, Elise; brother, Jerry; sister, Elise Bott; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday at the Livingston Funeral Flome, Kingman with Pastor Mike McGovney presiding. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman. Memorials may be made with Southwind Hospice of Pratt in care of Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N Main, Kingman, Kansas 67068. | |
| 7735 |  | Obituary- Mason, Richard T. Richard T. Mason was born in York, Ontario, Canada, October 27, 1847 and died at his home one mile east of Rossville, November 16, 1916, being 69 years and 20 days old at his demise. His father died when he was 9 years old and his mother when he was 15 years old. Shortly after his mother's death he came to the United States making his first stop at Buffalo, New York. After visiting various states he came to Kansas in 1869 and shortly after located at Rossville. On January 2, 1877 he was married to Rosa¬line Myers in Louisiana, Mo. To this union five children were born Margaret A. and William E. who died in infancy and Mrs. Jesse M. Enos, Fred N. and Clay C. of Rossville. The latter three with their mother; one brother, John Mason, of New Orleans, La., and two sisters, Mrs. R.B. Young, of Louisville, Ky., and Mrs. Mathew Taylor, of Port Austin, Mich., survive him. Up until about nine years ago Mr. Mason conducted a black-smith shop on the present site of the Peoples State Bank and held the one shop for a period of 29 years. After selling to Chas. Bixby, Mr. Mason took up his old work again having a shop for a short time on the alley of his old home premises on Pottawatomie street, but gave it up because of breaking health. Since giving up active work he had lived on the farm east of Rossville. Mr. Mason’s death was caused by kid¬ney end bladder trouble. The funeral last Saturday was held at the home conducted by Rev. A.J. Crawford, of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. F.H. Bently. | |
| 7736 |  | Obituary- Masopust, Julia Mrs. Julia Masopust died at the home of her friend, Mrs. Voeth, in Topeka Wednesday after a short illness from stomach trouble. She was 47 years of age and formerly was a resident of this city. The body will be shipped to this place today and after a short funeral service at the Catholic Church conducted by the Rev. Father DeSmedt interrment [sic] will take place at the Bohemian cemetery north of town. [From the Shawnee County News, January 6, 1905] | |
| 7737 |  | Obituary- Massey, Naomi Naomi Olive Massey Naomi Olive Massey, 83, Topeka, died Sunday, June 21, 1992, at the home of a niece, Ethel Mae DeGraff, in Topeka. She was born Aug. 15, 1908, in Rossville, the daughter of Claude and Ada may Heslet Yocum. She lived in Manhattan and Wamego before she moved to Topeka in 1987. Mrs. Massey joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 4 in 1955 in Portland, Ore., and was president of the aerie in 1961 to 1962. She transferred membership to Junction City in 1974, then to FOE Aerie No. 58 Auxiliary in Topeka in 1987. She joined Pearce-Keller Unit No. 17 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Manhattan in 1969 and was president of the Manhattan unit in 1975 to 1976. She transferred membership in 1982 to Harold Johnson Unit No. 172 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Wamego. Her first husband, Frank Lockwood, died in 1964. She was married to Lee Massey in April 1974 at Alta Vista. He died in July 1985. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Darlene Kaberline, Topeka; and a sister, Fern Gilliland, Topeka. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Massey will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary, Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 1272 Fillmore, 66604-1167. | |
| 7738 |  | Obituary- Masters, LeRoy Rites are held on May 30 Services were held Thursday in Topeka for LeRoy F. Masters, 51, former Rossville resident. Mr. Masters died May 27 in a Topeka hospital where he had been admitted the day be- [missing rest] | |
| 7739 |  | Obituary- Matchett, Joan Mrs. L.O. Johnson attended the funeral of Mr. Johnson's cousin, Miss Joan Matchett, aged 15, who died in Denver enroute home from California, where she and her mother had visited Charles Matchett who has been in the Naval service for two years. Charles is a baker on a ship where he returned to duty. | |
| 7740 |  | Obituary- Matney, Gene Gene A. Matney Gene A. Matney, 84, Topeka, passed away Mon., Oct. 5,2009. He was born Aug. 10, 1925, in Topeka, the son of Milligan and Cora (Livingston) Matney. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1943. Gene was a gallant warrior who served in WWII in the US Navy. Gene was a member of the Philip Billard Post #1650, VFW, Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion and the North Kansas Avenue Methodist Church. Gene was also President of the Old Time Fiddler and Pickers and Singers for 23 years. He worked as a Parts Manager in the automotive industry for 43 years. Gene was married to Helen W. Trahoon on Oct. 15, 1948. She survives. Also surviving are a brother-in-law Rolland E. Trahoon, a sister-in-law Shirley Tregemba, several cousins, nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Interment in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Gene will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009 at the funeral chapel where family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to The Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66608 or to the Washburn University School of Nursing, 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66621. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7741 |  | Obituary- Matney, Helen Helen W. Matney Helen W. Matney, 94, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 28,2017. She was born December 26,1922, in Rossville, Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Thresa (McConnell) Trahoon. She was a graduate of Rossville High School. Helen moved to Topeka in 1942. Helen was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1983. Mrs. Matney was a member of the St Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. She was very active in the Kaw Valley Club of the Kansas Oldtime Fiddlers, Pickers & Singers where she had served as treasurer. She was also a member of the Ladies of the Moose, Topeka, Telephone Pioneers Club, and had volunteered for the Red Cross. Helen married Gene A. Matney on October 15,1948 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on October 5,2009. Survivors include a brother, Rolland E. (Ruby) Trahoon, Topeka; seven nieces, Janice Ables, Susan (Tim) Gaggero, Mellody (David) Harrison, Tammy (Jeff) Butler, Stacy Trahoon, Lisa (Mike) Firsick and Kelly Cole; three nephews, Steven Trahoon, Floyd (Debbie) Trahoon, Jr. and Rolland (Deb) Trahoon II; several great-nieces and nephews; great-great nieces; and a brother- in-law, Dean Tregemba, Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Floyd Trahoon and Shirley Tregemba. Helen loved visiting with the elderly and attending car races in Knoxville, TN. A funeral ceremony will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. Interment will follow at the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. Helen will lie in state after 3 p.m., Monday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604 or to Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka, KS 66614. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7742 |  | Obituary- Matsatto, George George Matsatto DELIA — George Matsatto, 75, Route 3, Delia, died Thursday at the Topeka Veterans’ Administration Hospital where he had been a patient for two months. He was born Jan. 1, 1896 at Delia. He was a farmer and had lived in the Delia community most of his life. Mr. Matsatto was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Indian Drum Service. His wife, Josephine, died in 1940. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Shobney, 1111 N. Madison, Topeka; a son, Frank Matsatto, 211 Topeka; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Indian Drum Services will be at the Mayetta Community Hall Saturday evening. Burial will be in family burial ground at the Matsatto home. Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7743 |  | Obituary- Mattan, Mary 1 MARY MATTAN Mrs. Mary Mattan, 97, formerly of Delia, died Friday, February 26, 1982, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born June 5, 1884, at Annawan, Ill., the daughter of August and Louise Cushman VandeVelde. She moved to Shawnee when a small child and to Delia in 1915. Mrs. Mattan was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Emmett, and the Altar Society of the church. She married Emiel Mattan October 30, 1906, at Shawnee. He died September 7, 1949. Two sons also preceded her in death. Henry Mattan in 1931, and Albert Mattan in 1961. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Tholl and Mrs. Mary Cowan, both of Rossville, and Mrs. Anna Tholl and Mrs. Louise VandeWoestyne, both of Colona, Ill.; two sons, Remi Mattan, Delia, and August Mattan, Cordova, Ill.; 26 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Holy Cross Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Casket bearers were Ed Tholl, Mark Cowan, Greg Maney, Bob Mattan, Dick Mattan. and John Fifer. | |
| 7744 |  | Obituary- Mattan, Mary 2 Mrs. Mary Mattan DELIA — Mrs. Mary Mattan, 97, formerly of Delia, died Friday at a Rossville nursing home. She was born June 5, 1884, at Annawan, Ill., the daughter of August arid Louise Cushman VandeVelde. She moved to Shawnee when a small child and to Delia in 1915. Mrs. Mattan was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Emmett, and the Altar Society of the church. She married Emiel Mattan Oct. 30, 1906, at Shawnee. He died Sept. 7,1949. Two sons also preceded her in death, Henry Mattan in 1931, and Albert Mattan in 1961. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Tholl and Mrs. Mary Cowan, both of Rossville, and Mrs. Anna Tholl and Mrs. Louise VandeWoestyne, both of Colona, Ill.; two sons, Remi Mattan, Delia, and August Mattan, Cordova, Ill.; 26 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Holy Cross Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 7745 |  | Obituary- Mattan, Remi 1 Remi C. Mattan Remi C. Mattan, 92, Emmett, died Friday, February 4, 2000, at Community Hospital Onaga. He was born August 16,1907, in Shawnee, the son of Emiel and Mary Louise VandeVelde Mattan. He lived all of his life in the Emmett and Delia communities. Mr. Mattan was a farmer. He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett, a member of the Grove Harvest Grange, and an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 at St. Marys. He married Theresa Jane Burget in Delia. They were divorced. Surviving him are a daughter, Mary Ann Obenchain, Twin Falls, ID; a son, Remi A. Mattan, Falls City, NE; three sisters, Elizabeth Tholl, Rossville, Louise Vande Woestyne, Colona, IL, and Mary Cowan, Silver Lake; a brother, August Mattan, Clinton, IA; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:00 Tuesday (this morning) at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett; burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Cross Catholic Church or the St. Marys Home Health Department and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7746 |  | Obituary- Mattan, Remi 2 Remi Mattan EMMETT — Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett for Remi C. Mattan, 92, Emmett, who died Friday, Feb. 4,2000, at an Onaga hospital. He was born Aug. 16,1907, in Shawnee, to Emial and Mary Louise Vande Velde Mattan, and spent his life in the Emmett and Delia communities. He was a farmer. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett and the Grove Grange. He was an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 in St. Marys. He married Theresa Jane Burget in Delia. They divorced. A granddaughter, Delores Mattan, preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Remi A. Mattan, Falls City, Neb.; a daughter, Mary Ann Obenchain, Twin Falls, Idaho; a brother, August Mattan, Clinton, Iowa; three sisters, Elizabeth Tholl, Rossville, Louise Vande Woestyne, Colona, III., and Mary Cowan, Silver Lake; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Emmett. Mr. Mattan will lie in state after 3 p.nr. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a prayer service at 7 p.m. will be followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett or to the St. Marys Home Health Department. | |
| 7747 |  | Obituary- Matthews, William DIES IN AUTO-TRAIN CRASH William Paul Mathews, 23, of 412 Kansas avenue, Topeka, is dead and John Kelly, of 317 Klein street, is in serious condition in St. Francis hospital as the result of an accident Tuesday night at the Union Pacific crossing at Kiro. Both men were relief workers. The two men were riding in a model T Ford sedan, which struck a freight train at the crossing, demolishing the car, about 9:30 Tuesday night. Both were taken to the hospital. Matthews suffered a head injury and died at 1:50 o’clock Wednesday. Kelly has deep lacerations and a concussion, cuts and bruises on his body. N. E. Mains, of Topeka, was sitting at the depot at Kiro when the crash occurred. The westbound train had just passed., he said, and looking up the track he remarked to Ed Reynolds, signal maintainer, that the engine apparently had started a small roadway fire. They soon saw that it was an auto burning, and rushing up the right-of-way, found the demolished car. They extinguished the fire, and gave aid to the two passengers, who were lying on the ground, until an ambulance arrived. Kelly apparently was driving, and asked Mains what had happened. Mains told him. Fishing poles and tackle indicated the men were returning from a fishing trip. Matthews was born in Topeka January 24. 1914, and had lived there all his life. He attended Parkdale and Blacksmith schools and was a graduate of Washburn rural high school. Funeral services for Matthews were held today at 10:30 o’clock from Penwell’s chapel, burial in Memorial Park cemetery. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Rosa Matthews, of the home address; his mother and stepfather. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Johnson, and a brother, Gail Matthews, route 1, Topeka; his father, F. L. Matthews, Thayer, Kans., one sister, Mrs. R. J. Hall, Topeka; and his grandparents, Mrs. L. A. Elliott of Thayer, and W.D. Dalton, of Topeka. Mrs. Matthews is the daughter of Ed Failer of this community. | |
| 7748 |  | Obituary- Matyak, Dorothy Dorothy J. Matyak Dorothy J. Matyak, 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23,2013, at her daughter’s home. She was born March 25, 1924, in Topeka, the daughter of Floyd and Josephine (Britschge) Landis. She was a 1943 graduate of Silver Lake High School. Mrs. Matyak was a member of Moose Lodge 555. Dorothy married Frank A. Matyak on May 8, 1948, in Topeka. He preceded her in death on July 2,1992. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Matyak, Topeka; a grandson, John Jenssen and wife Heather of Topeka; and a great-grandson, Wyatt Jenssen. She was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Childress, and a brother, Richard Landis. Dorothy enjoyed dancing, gardening and fishing. A private funeral will be held later. Interment will be at Prairie Home Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 7749 |  | Obituary- Matyak, Edna Edna M. Matyak Rossville - Edna M. Matyak, 89, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the House of Midland Hospice. She was born June 28, 1927 at Schuyler, NE., the daughter of Frank and Emma Petr Vavricek. Edna was raised and attended school in the Blue Rapids and Waterville communities. She and her husband Joe farmed in the Rossville area where you could find her operating tractors, combines and driving the grain trucks. She always raised a big garden - with no weeds - and shared many jars of homemade canned vegetables and pickles with her family. Edna enjoyed flower gardening and was happy to share some of her plants to make other yards pretty. Everyone looked forward to her homemade kolaces and pies. Edna loved needlecrafts, sewing, crocheting and she was an avid quilter. On September 26, 1950 she was united in marriage to Joe W. Matyak in Topeka. He preceded her in death; she was also preceded in death by her son, Jim, brother, Bud Vavricek and sisters, Lydia Korte and Betty Baker McKenna. Mrs. Matyak is survived by two daughters, Donna (Vlad) Johnson, Wamego and Judy (Neil) Carlson, Topeka; her sister, Alice Delavergne, in Virginia; six grandchildren, Julie Loats, Casey Johnson, Trevor Johnson, Kristen Weeks, Melanie Brock and Jeramy Matyak and seven great-grandchildren, Louise, Joe, Daniel, and Betsy Loats, Leah and Hana Johnson and Lucinda Weeks. Graveside services were held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Czech-Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Mrs. Matyak lied in state from 2:00 until 5:00 P.M. Tuesday at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville where the family received friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Czech-Moravan Cemetery and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O Box 642, Rossville, Kansas, 66533. To leave online condolences please go to www. piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7750 |  | Obituary- Matyak, Frances 1 Frances Matyak With sorrow I report the death of Sis. Frances Matyak, 68, on July 2, 1965 at her home near Rossville, Kans. She was born Aug. 25, 1896 near Rossville and she and her husband observed their golden wedding anniversary Nov. 17, 1964. Sis. Matyak was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church and our Lodge. She was our Lodge Sec’y, never missing a meeting and always on time for over 50 years. Because of her untiring efforts, we have built additions to our Lodge Hall and have kept it operating with very few active members. The Rev. Don Sears officiated at funeral services and burial was in the Moravian Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Frank Matyak; a foster son, Warren C. Graves of Rossville; 2 brothers, Peter Paul Kovar of Rossville, Charles Kovar of Delia; 2 sisters, Mrs. A.C. Koci of Topeka, and Mrs. Ray Mitchell of Rossville. Z.C.B.J. Lodge Moravan No. 128, Rossville, Kans., extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and to our departed sister eternal rest and everlasting pace. William Olejnik, Pres. Services for Mrs. Frances Matyak, 68, Route 1, Rossville, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Delia Presbyterian Church with burial in Moravian Cemetery. She died Friday at her home. She was born August 25, 1896, north of Rossville and lived in the Delia and Rossville communities 65 years. She spent three years in Texas. Mrs. Matyak was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church and ZCBJ Lodge No. 128. She and her husband observed their golden wedding anniversary November 17, 1964. Survivors include her husband, Frank Matyak, of the home; a foster son, Warren C. Grades [sic Graves], Rossville; two brothers, Peter Paul Kovar, Route 1, Rossville, and Charles Kovar, Route 2, Delia; and two sisters, Mrs. A.C. Koci, 2509 Buchanan, and Mrs. Ray Mitchell, Rossville. Card of Thanks- To all the kind friends, neighbors and relatives who extended their sympathy both in words and floral tributes, food, sympathy cards and many kind deeds during our bereavement, we offer our most heartfelt thanks. Mr. Frank Matyak |
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