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| 7951 |  | Obituary- McDiffett, Arnold Arnold Wayne McDiffett Arnold Wayne McDiffett, 61, Topeka, died Thursday, May 9, 1996, at his home. He had cancer. Mr. McDiffett worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was born July 10, 1934, at Dwight, the son of Lorenzo Wallace and Arnolla Keturah Fisher McDiffett. He was graduat¬ed from Dwight High School. Mr. McDiffett was a member of the United Methodist Church at Dwight, North Post No. 400 of the American Legion and Rubber Workers Local No. 307. He was married to Judy A. Weiler on March 26, 1960, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Nancy K. Dolezilek, Kenai, Alaska; a son, Richard W. McDiffett, Carbondale; two brothers, Ellis McDiffett, Overland Park, and Earl McDiffett, Rossville; two sisters, Carol Peters and Joanne Evans, both of Dwight; and one grandson. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Davidson Funeral Chapel. Burial with military graveside services conducted by Post No. 400 of the American Legion will be in the Welcome Cemetery at Dwight. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 7952 |  | Obituary- McDiffett, Bruce 1 BRUCE E. MCDIFFETT Bruce E. McDiffett, 51, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at his home in Rossville. He was born Sept. 28, 1959, at Council Grove, the son of the late Earl W. and Phyllis J. Easter McDiffett. The family moved to Topeka and then to Rossville following the 1966 tornado. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1977. Bruce worked for Anderson Custom Booths and Upholstery in Rossville for many years. He was an avid “Dawgs” sports fan. Bruce was a lifetime member of the North America Hunting Club, and was a member of Duck’s Unlimited for many years. Wear your camo to honor this. Survivors include his brother, Steve McDiffett, Rossville; a niece, Josey McDiffett and a nephew, Trace McDiffett both of Rossville; along with many cousins. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bruce E. McDiffett Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7953 |  | Obituary- McDiffett, Bruce 2 Bruce E. McDiffett Bruce E. McDiffett, 51, died Dec. 22, 2010, at his home in Rossville. He was born Sept. 28, 1959, at Council Grove, the son of the Earl W. and Phyllis J. Easter McDiffett. The family moved to Topeka and then to Rossville following the 1966tornado. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1977. Bruce worked for Anderson Custom Booths and Upholstery in Rossville for many years. He was an avid “Dawgs” sports fan. Bruce was a lifetime member of the North America Hunting Club and was a member of Ducks Unlimited for many years. He wanted everyone to wear camouflage for his funeral. Survivors include his brother, Steve McDiffett of Rossville; a niece, Josey McDiffett and a nephew, Trace McDiffett, both of Rossville; along with many cousins. Memorial services were Dec. 29 at Rossville United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bruce E. McDiffett Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS, 66536. | |
| 7954 |  | Obituary- McDiffett, Earl 1 Earl W. McDiffett ROSSVILLE — Earl W. McDiffett, 66, Rossville, died Friday, April 24, 1998, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. McDiffett was a laminator of earthmover tires at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 35 years before he retired in 1994. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was born Nov. 30, 1931. near Alta Vista, the son of Lorenzo W. and Arnolla K. Fisher McDiffett. He was raised at Dwight and had lived in Rossville since 1966. Mr. McDiffett was a life member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville, United Rubber Workers Local No 307 at Topeka and the Varmint Hunters Association. He was married to Phyllis Easter on Aug. 20, 1954, at Council Grove. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Steve McDiffett and Bruce McDiffett, both of Rossville; two sisters, Carol Peters and JoAnn Evans, both of Dwight; a brother, Ellis McDiffett, Overland Park; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. McDiffett will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Rescue Squad or to the American Heart Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7955 |  | Obituary- McDiffett, Earl 2 Earl W. McDiffett Earl W. McDiffett, 65, Rossville, died Friday, April 2,4, 1998, at a Topeka hospital. He was born November 30, 1931, in rural Alta Vista, the son of Lorenzo W. and Arnolla K. Fisher McDiffett. He grew up in the Dwight community. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, on the USS PCEC-886. He had lived in Tope-ka until he moved to Rossville in 1966. He was a laminator in earth mover tires for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Topeka, where he had worked for 35 years before retiring in November 1994. He was a lifetime member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was a member of United Rubber Workers Union Local 307, Topeka, and was a member of the Varmint Hunters Association. On August 20, 1954, he was married to Phyllis Easter at Council Grove. She survives at the home. Other survivors include two sons, Steve McDiffett and Bruce McDiffett, both of Rossville; a daughter-in-law, Cindy McDiffett, Rossville; two sisters, Carol Peters and JoAnn Evans, both of Dwight; a brother, Ellis McDiffett, Overland Park; a granddaughter and a grandson. He was preceded in death by five brothers. Visitation is from 6:30 until 7:30 Tuesday (this evening), at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. His service is at 10:30 Wednesday at the funeral home in St. Marys. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Rescue Squad, or to the American Heart Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7956 |  | Obituary- McDiffett, Norma Norma Jean McDiffett Norma Jean McDiffett, 86, passed away Thursday, May 21-, 2015 at the Rossville Health Care Center, Rossville. She was born August 24, 1928 at Alta Vista, the daughter of Gilbert and Margaret Rodgers Beagel. She was one of a family of seven children and lived most of her younger years on the Beagel homestead west of Alta Vista. She graduated from Dwight High School. Norma was united in marriage to Pat McDiffett. Together they had two children, Bob and Patti. She was always involved in their lives in one way or another. She retired from American States Insurance Company. Norma loved camping and cooking (She was the best pie maker around). She joined the Wheathearts square dance club and was a 15 year member. Her love was square dancing and also round dancing. She loved her family dearly. Mrs. McDiffett was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Gilbert Beagel. Her husband Pat; two grandsons, Dwight Meade and Daniel McDiffett; two sisters, Eleanor Modig and Virginia Beagel; three brothers, Dwight, Donald and Robert Beagel. Norma is survived by a son, Bob (Elaine) McDiffett, Wamego; a daughter, Patti (Chuck) Meade, Rossville; a brother, James (Terry) Beagel, Chicago, IL; three grandsons, Jared Meade, John McDiffett and Russell McDiffett.; granddaughters, Tonya Hatina, Debbie Boyle, Donna Gill and Doris Rollo; great-grandchildren, Erika & Emily Hatina, Giauna Meade, Jaci, Kelsey and Kyra McDiffett, Tiara Boles, Johnny Gill, Ben Rollo and Sheldon Rollo. It was Mrs. McDiffett’s request to be cremated. Memorial services were 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 30,2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Norma J. McDiffett Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 7957 |  | Obituary- McDiffett, Pat Pat McDiffett SILVER LAKE - Pat "Junior” McDiffett, 49, Silver Lake, died Friday in a Topeka hospital. He was born Jan. 29, 1926, at Dwight. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka for 28 years and retired June, 1975. He served with the U.S. Army paratroopers in World War II and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of United Rubber Workers Union Local No. 307. He was married to Norma Beagel in March, 1947, at Emporia. She survives at the home. Other survivors include a son, Robert McDiffett, 1952 Wanamaker Road; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Meade, Rossville; his mother, Mrs. Arnolla McDiffett, Dwight; five brothers, Earl McDiffett, Rossville; Arnold McDiffett, 4013 Rochester Road, Ellis McDiffett, Kansas City, Raymond McDiffett, Junction City, and Scott McDiffett, Alta Vista; two sisters, Mrs. Howard Peters and, Mrs. L. D. Evans, both of Dwight, and four grandsons. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by the VFW at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be [missing rest] | |
| 7958 |  | Obituary- McDiffett, Phyllis Phyllis June McDiffett ROSSVILLE - Phyllis June McDiffett, 72, Rossville, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Rossville Valley Manor. She was born Aug. 17, 1931, at Harveyville, the daughter of Arch and Maude DeWitt Easter. She had lived in the Rossville community since 1966. She graduated from Council Grove High School. She and her husband moved to Rossville from Topeka in August 1966. She was a homemaker and seamstress, sewing for many years in the Rossville community. She was a member of the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, American Legion, at Rossville. She married Earl McDiffett on Aug. 20, 1954, at Council Grove. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1998. Surviving are two sons, Steven and Bruce McDiffett, both of Rossville; a daughter-in-law, Cindy McDiffett, Rossville; a sister, Carol Tanner, Coos Bay, Ore.; and grandchildren, Josey and Trace. Mrs. McDiffeett was cremated. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Inurnment in the Rossville Cemetery will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice or to Rossville Valley Manor, and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. --- In Memory Of In memory of Phyllis McDiffett [sic], and with the assistance of the Booster Club, a new display case has been placed in the commons area. Phyllis was a big supporter of athletics at Rossville High School, especially basketball. In her memory the Booster Club would like to announce the "Performance Player of the Week." Every week throughout the basketball season 1 girl and 1 boy will be selected by their coaches as the RHS Performance Player of the Week. The basketball players will be judged on their performance: On the Court In the Classroom As a Leader As a Friend The winning Performance Player of the week will have their picture displayed in the new display case. | |
| 7959 |  | Obituary- McDiffett, Raymond Raymond L. McDiffett JUNCTION CITY — Raymond L. McDiffett, 73, Junction City, died Wednesday, May 1, 1996, at a Junction City hospital. Mr. McDiffett was a transportation warehouse supervisor at Fort Riley for 24 years before he retired in 1987. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. He was born July 30, 1922, in Geary County, the son of Lorenzo W. "Pat'’ and Arnolla K. Fisher McDiffett. Mr. McDiffett was a member of First Christian Church and past commander of Post No. 45 of the American Legion and 40 et 8 Voiture No. 1029, all at Junction City. He was married to Mildred E. Chitty on March 3, 1947, in Geary County. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Judy E, Kramps, Olathe; two sons, Raymond L. McDiffett, Craig, Colo., and Rodney K. McDiffett, Edgerton; three brothers, Ellie McDiffett, Overland Park, Earl McDiffett, Rossville, and Arnold McDiffett, Topeka; two sisters, Carol Peters and Joann Evans, both of Dwight; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Christian Church at Junction City. Burial will be in Welcome Cemetery in Geary County. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Mass-Hinitt-Alexander Funeral Home at Junction City. Memorial contributions may be made either to the First Christian Church at Junction City of to 40 et 8 Voiture No. 1029 Nurses Training Program and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7960 |  | Obituary- McDonald, Patricia Patricia Jeanette McDonald Patricia Jeanette McDonald, 90, of Topeka, KS died June 11, 2015, at the House at Midland Care. She was born April 4, 1925, the daughter of James and Ruth Weaver. She was a member of Community Church of Topeka and was an active supporter in missions all over the world. Addi¬tionally, Tricia volunteered at the Topeka Christian Lending Library for many years. She married Alden Harold “Mac” McDonald on October 31,1953, in Mississippi. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2014. Tricia is survived by a daughter, Shari (Ed) Halloran of Topeka, two grandsons, James Edward (Becki) Halloran of Topeka, Jeffrey Alden (Becky) Halloran of Kansas City and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. today, Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Community Church of Topeka, 1819 SW 21st Street. The funeral service will be 1:30 P.M. Monday at the church. Interment will follow in Topeka Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Alden's House at www.aldenshouse.org or send checks to Alden's House, 939 NE Oakland, Topeka, KS 66616. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 7961 |  | Obituary- McDonald, Wilma Wilma “Jeanie” McDonald Wilma "Jeanie" McDonald, 78, Topeka, died Saturday, July 7, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born Feb. 16, 1929 in Topeka, the daughter of Roy and Lois Edwards Hammond. She married Eugene McDonald on Feb. 16, 1946 in Rossville. He survives. Other survivors include four sons, Rick McDonald and wife, Ramona of Tecumseh, Lloyd McDonald and wife, Kim of Topeka, Ken McDonald and wife, Linda of Topeka, and Tom McDonald and wife, Margaret of Berryton; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Hammond of Tucker, TX and L. Chuck Hammond of Bogata, TX; one sister, Della Siems of Homewood, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, DeDe Hanneman and three brothers, LeRoy Hammond, Darwin Hammond, and Bill Hammond. Jeanie was the mother of "Wagon Masters" and Southbound" country bands. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel. Interment will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Mrs. McDonald will lie in state after noon Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Kansas, 4300 SW Drury Lane, 66604. | |
| 7962 |  | Obituary- McDowell, Carolyn Mrs. Carolyn A. McDowell ONAGA - Mrs. Carolyn A. McDowell, 47, Onaga, died Wednesday, July 6, 1988, at an Onaga hospital. She had cancer. Mrs. McDowell was a former aide at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Onaga. She was born Nov. 3, 1940, northeast of Emmett, the daughter of Bill and Julia Bahner Brees. She attended Halligan and Emmett grade schools and was graduated in 1958 from Emmett High School. Mrs. McDowell was a member of the Congregational Church, the church choir, Onaga Extension Homemakers Unit and was an active Girl Scout leader, all at Onaga. She was married to Larry McDowell of Onaga April 23, 1960, at Emmett. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Krohn, Wheaton, and Colleen Whitmore, Belle Plaine; a son, Terry McDowell, at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brees, Emmett [sic Delia correction written in]; two brothers, Donald Brees and William Lee Brees, both of Emmett; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Congregational Church at Onaga. Burial will be in Onaga Cemetery. Mrs. McDowell will lie in state from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. today and Friday at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga and from 9 until 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Contributions may be made to the Carolyn McDowell Memorial Fund to be designated later time by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 7963 |  | Obituary- McDowell, Chantina Chantina A. McDowell Chantina A. McDowell, 42, Topeka, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9,2004, at her home. She was born April 14,1962, in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Chester and Judy Ginn. Survivors include her daughter, Caitlin McDowell, and granddaughter, Destiny Brooks, Topeka; and son, Tate McDowell, and daughter, Madison McDowell, both of Rossville. She is also survived by her parents; a sister, Anjanette Ginn, Topeka; and her grandmother, Abbie Huff, Topeka. Chantina will lie in state after noon Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Cremation will follow the visitation. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Private inurnment will be at a later date. | |
| 7964 |  | Obituary- McDowell, E.L. E.L. ‘Mac’ McDowell E.L. “Mac” McDowell, of Topeka, passed away Nov. 28,2013. Mac was born May 16,1934, son of R.V. and Margaret McDowell. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Mac was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and retired from ABF Freight Systems after 30-plus years in the freight industry. Mac married Judy Phillips on Dec. 2,1956. She preceded him in death in 2012. Also preceding him in death were his parents and only sibling, Marilyn Harlow. Mac is survived by his sons, Kevin McDowell and wife Ann of Topeka, and Craig McDowell and wife Julie of Rossville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Dec. 3, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. The family requests donations to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 and Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 21st St., Topeka, KS 66604. E.L. “Mac” McDowell E.L. “Mac” McDowell, of Topeka, passed away November 28, 2013. Mac was born May 16,1934, son of R.V. and Margaret McDowell. He served in the.US Navy during the Korean War. Mac was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and retired from ABF Freight Systems after a 30 plus year career in the freight industry. Mac married Judy Phillips on December 2,1956. She preceded him in death in 2012. Also preceding him in death were his parents and only sibling, Marilyn Harlow. Mac is survived by his sons, Kevin (Ann) McDowell, Topeka, and Craig (Julie) McDowell, Rossville, six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 and Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604. To leave the family a special message online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7965 |  | Obituary- McDowell, Judy Judy (Phillips) McDowell Judy (Phillips) McDowell, of Ward, AR, formerly of Topeka, passed away June 13, 2012. Judy was born December 7,1936, near Stanbury, MO, daughter of D.H. and Ruth Phillips. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1954. Judy married Erskine McDowell in 1956 and was a devoted stay-at-home mother and housewife. She was a member of Topeka Eastern Star, Helena Chapter No. 210, and active in her sons’ school functions and activities. Along with her mother, Ruth, Topeka, and husband, Erskine, Ward, AR, she is survived by a brother, DeVern (Becky) Phillips, Auburn, sons, Kevin (Ann) McDowell, Topeka, and Craig (Julie) McDowell, Rossville, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, D.H., and a brother, Jerry. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka. Interment will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Topeka. Judy will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 18th, at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or a charity of the donor’s choice. To leave the family a special message online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 7966 |  | Obituary- McDowell, Larry Larry K. McDowell ONAGA - Larry K. McDowell, 53, Onaga, died Friday, Feb. 1, 1991, at a Topeka hospital of a heart attack. Mr. McDowell worked 32 years for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka. He was an Army veteran. He was born April 25, 1937, at Topeka, the son of Kyle W. and Eva Tubbs McDowell. The family moved in 1947 to Onaga, where he attended Onaga schools. He was graduated in 1956 from Onaga High School and attended a junior college in St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. McDowell was a member of the Congregational Church in Onaga, Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie in Holton, Local No. 307 of the United Rubber Workers of America Union in Topeka, National Rifle Association and Bass Anglers Sportsmen's Society. He was married to Carolyn A. Brees on April 23, 1960, at Emmett. She died July 6, 1988. He was married to Marna Kaff on Aug. 18, 1989, in Wells Creek Church near Belvue. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Krohn, Wheaton, and Colleen Whitmore, Belle Plain; a son, Terry McDowell, Cameron, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Kristina Ann Kaff, at home; two brothers, Gary McDowell, Guthrie, Okla., and Michael McDowell, Onaga; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Congregational Church in Onaga. Burial will be in Onaga Cemetery. Family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today at Tessendorf Mortuary in Onaga. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Congregational Church in Onaga, Community Hospital in Onaga or to the charity of the donor's choice. [From Capital 2 Feb 1991, Page 5-C] | |
| 7967 |  | Obituary- McElvain, A.M. M.S. McElvain received word, Friday of the sudden death of his brother, A.M. McElvain at Avon, Ill. The deceased gentleman had visited in Rossville at various times in the past and will be remembered by many in this community. | |
| 7968 |  | Obituary- McElvain, Alford A.E. McElvain Dies Alford E. McElvain, 86, of Wamego, died Thursday at an Alma nursing home. He was born Dec. 2, 1878, at Rossville. He was employed as a telegrapher for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1902. He served as agent and telegrapher at Rossville, St. Marys, Hays, Randolph and Wamego. He retired in 1946 and spent the rest of his life at Wamego. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at St. Marys, Consistory in Topeka, Abdallah Shrine at Leavenworth and the Old Timers Club of Union Pacific Railroad. He was married to Louise DeMarais at St. Marys in 1905. She died in 1957. He also was preceded in death by a son, Alford McElvain. Survivors include two daughter, Mrs. Rosemary Klesath, Topeka, and Mrs. Ethel Umscheid, Wamego; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Kuelper, Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego with burial in St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery at Wamego. | |
| 7969 |  | Obituary- McElvain, Josephine Mrs. Josephine McElvain Mrs. Josephine McElvain passed away April 3, in Denver, Colo. after a long illness. She was one of the fine long-time residents of Rossville. She was born December 22, 1859, at Zionville, Indiana, and came to Rossville in a covered wagon with her parents, at the age of nine, and live in the vicinity of Rossville all her life. She was the last survivor of a family of sixteen children. She was married to Melvin [sic Melville] McElvain in Rossville who preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1940. They reared their four children here. She is survived by one son A.E. McElvain of Wamego, and two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Cless and Mrs. Ethel Kuelper of Denver, Colo., and another daughter, Mary, preceded her in death. A number of grand and great grandchildren mourn her passing. Funeral services were held today in the Rossville Christian church in charge of the pastor, Maurice Graham. Music was furnished by Mrs. Lorene Harth and Mrs. Maxine Trimble. Miss Shirley Mesmer accompanied at the piano. Interment was in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 7970 |  | Obituary- McElvain, Melville M.S. McElvain Death claimed one of Rossville's pioneer settlers, when Melvin S. McElvain, passed on early Monday forenoon. He had been a resident here 68 years, coming here in 1872. Two years later he married Josphine [sic Josephine] Heslet on March 19, 1874. Four children were born to the union three of whom survive. Mr. McElvain was the eldest of three brothers in his family. He was born in Henry County, Ill, [May] 3, 1850, and would have been [91] years old next May. In his early years here he farmed. After moving to town in the early nineties, he engaged in the produce business and served as mail carrier [missing] He was a member of the Christian church. Beside his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Pearl Cless and Ethel Kuelpe of Denver; one son Alfred of [ ]; eleven grandchildren and [ ] great-grandchildren. [Brothers] preceded him in death several years ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 1 in the Christian church conducted by G. Hor[ ] of Topeka. Music was furnished by Mrs. Grace Rogers and [M ] Navarre, accompanied by Mrs. Bertha James. Pallbearers were Messrs. C.W. [ ] baum, Guy Startup [ ] Morris Bond [ ]. [ ] Rossville cemetery. | |
| 7971 |  | Obituary- McFerren, William William B. McFerren Memorial services were at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Silver Spring, Md., for William Bryan McFerren, 82, Silver Spring, who died Sunday, August 24, 1986, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. He had cancer. Mr. McFerren was born August 3, 1904, at Moonlight, Ks. near Chapman, the son of George W. and Elizabeth Brechbill McFerren. He graduated from Baker University Baldwin, in 1927. Mr. McFerren was athletic coach and math teacher at Emmett for six years and principal the last two. He served four years as principal and coach at Fostoria and three years as a math teacher and coach at Partridge in Reno County. When the male teachers of Pottawatomie County organized the Knights of the Hickory Stick in the early ‘30s, Mr. McFerren was elected president. At the beginning of World War II, he trained radio operators for the Army Air Force and served as a flight radio operator for the Air Transport Command and later with the International Division of Trans World Airlines. Mr. McFerren was a champion golfer, winning many tournaments in the Eastern Kansas Golf Association circuit during the late 1920s and early 1930s. He was club champion many times at Maryland clubs and, next to shooting his age every year since he was 67 years old, and the five holes-in-one he has had, his greatest satisfaction in golf was winning the Maryland State Father-Son championship with each of his three sons – a distinction unmatched in the history of the tournament. He took a special interest in helping the young golfers develop their games. He maintained an interest in his high school students over the years and had attended the 50-year celebration of the classes he taught at Emmett until this year when illness prevented his coming. On his 80th birthday in 1984, the Maryland Inter-Club Seniors Golf Association inaugurated an annual tournament in his name. The third annual “Bill McFerren Classic” will be played at the Maryland University Golf Course on September 17. He was married to Elizabeth Reilly May 26, 1932, at Emmett. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Fulton, Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Jean Cannefax, North St. Paul, Minn., and Marilyn McFerren, Reston, Va.; three sons, Bill McFerren, Jr., Silver Springs, Md., Jerry McFerren, Phoenix Ariz., and Bob McFerren, Houston, Tex.; two brothers, Phares McFerren, Rancho Bernardo, Calif., and Kenneth McFerren, Austin, Tex.; a sister Mrs. Ruth Cutrell, Chanute; 16 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mr. McFerren’s body was cremated. Private family inurnment was held. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospital Hospice., Silver Spring, Md. Collins Funeral Home of Silver Spring was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7972 |  | Obituary- McGann, Anna Mrs. Anna McGann Mrs. Anna McGann, 77, St. Marys, died Tuesday in a Topeka convalescent center. She had cancer and had been ill over a year. She was born Feb. 21, 1895, at St. Marys where she spent her life. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. She was married to Ernest Reser Nov. 17, 1915, at St. Marys. He died in 1956. She was married to Warren McGann in 1960 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Cora Mae Davis, 1357 Garfield, Mrs. Ernestine Fauerbach, Rossville, and Mrs. Shirley Ann Campbell, 2709 Iowa; two brothers, Joe Meyer, Manhattan, and Clarence Meyer, St. Marys; seven sisters, Mrs. Mary Germonprez, 729 Oakland, Mrs. Catherine Cowan and Mrs. Leona Perry, both of Rossville, Mrs. Martha Immenschuh, Silver Lake, Mrs. Gertrude Gillgannon, 1712 Huntoon, Mrs. Rose Heinisch, 2222 Wilmington Court, and Mrs. Lucille Clark, 1337 Woodhull; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Wake service will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 7973 |  | Obituary- McGann, Olive Mrs. Olive M. McGann, 70, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital. She was born in Rossville and lived here until she was married. She is survived by her husband, Warren J. McGann of Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Webb of Topeka and Mrs. Edna Lynde, Garden City. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. | |
| 7974 |  | Obituary- McGann, Warren Warren McGann Casket bearers for Warren McGann were Elmer Davis and John Fauerbach, Rossville, Dave Campbell, Topeka, Frank Webb, Lawrence, Dick O'Bryan, Kansas City, Ks., and David Davis, Topeka. Services were Monday morning, October 6 at the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. Mr. McGann's obituary was printed in Tuesday's paper. | |
| 7975 |  | Obituary- McGinnis, Ardeth 1 Ardeth McGinnis Ardeth Rae McGinnis, 61, Rossville, died Tuesday morning, March 18, 1997, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born November 9, 1935, in Ionia, the daughter of Glenn Ray and Ida Agnes Miles Wright. She was married to Charles N. “Nolan” McGinnis on March 21, 1954, at Ionia. The couple moved to Rossville in 1967. Mr. McGinnis died February 11,1991. Ardeth was graduated from Ionia High School in 1953. Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis had owned and operated McGinnis’ Mainstreeter Restaurant in Rossville. She was a member of the Auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion at Rossville, and the Gage Center Women’s Bowling League of Topeka. She is survived by three daughters, Danielle Schuetz, Rossville, Stephanie Conner, Johnson City, Tenn., and Leslie McGinnis, Shawnee; one son, Monte McGinnis, Oskaloosa; one sister, Merna Keeler, Mankato; one brother, Edgar E. Wright, Mankato; 10 grandchildren; and one great- grandson. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Her service was at 10:00 Friday at the Rossville Christian Church; interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shawnee County Fire District #3 or to the Rossville Community Library, both in Rossville 66533. | |
| 7976 |  | Obituary- McGinnis, Ardeth 3 Ardeth Rae McGinnis ROSSVILLE — Ardeth Rae McGinnis, 61, Rossville, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. McGinnis and her husband owned and operated McGinnis’ Mainstreeter Restaurant in Rossville. She was born Nov. 9, 1935, in Ionia, the daughter of Glenn Ray and Ida Agnes Miles Wright. She was graduated from Ionia High School in 1953 and moved to Rossville in 1967. Mrs. McGinnis was a member of the auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville and the Gage Center Women’s Bowling League in Topeka. She married Charles N. “Nolan” McGinnis on March 21, 1954, in Ionia. He died Feb. 11, 1991. Survivors include three daughters, Danielle Schuetz, Rossville, Stephanie Conner, Johnson City, Tenn., and Leslie McGinnis, Shawnee; a son, Monte McGinnis, Oskaloosa; a sister, Merna Keeler, Mankato; a brother, Edgar E. Wright, Mankato; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. McGinnis will lie in state after 9 a.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Shawnee County Fire District No. 3, Rossville, 66533, or to the Rossville Community Library, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7977 |  | Obituary- McGinnis, Charles 1 C.N. “Nolan’ McGinnis ROSSVILLE — Charles N. "Nolan” McGinnis, 59, Rossville, died Monday, Feb. 11, 1991, at his home. Mr. McGinnis was a telegraph operator and clerk for Rock Island and Cotton Belt Railroad before he retired in August 1990 for health reasons. He and his wife also owned and operated the Mainstreeter Restaurant and Club in Rossville. He served in the Army from February 1952 to February 1954. He was born July 17, 1931, at Esbon, the son of Stephen F. and Elsie Michler McGinnis. He was graduated from Montrose Rural High School in 1951. He attended Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina and was graduated from a telegraphers school in Pueblo, Colo. Mr. McGinnis was a member of Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks Union and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was married to Ardeth R. Wright March 21, 1954, at Ionia. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Danielle Schuetz, Rossville, Stephanie Conner, Johnson City, Term., and Leslie McGinnis, Shawnee; a son, Monte McGinnis, Oskaloosa; a brother, Wayne McGinnis, Branson, Mo.; and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Christian Church in Rossville. Military graveside services will be conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. McGinnis will lie in state after 8 a.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary where family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. He later will lie in state from 8 until 10 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary and after 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Rescue Unit in care of Shawnee County Fire District No. 3, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7978 |  | Obituary- McGinnis, Charles 2 C.N. "Nolan" McGinnis Charles N. "Nolan" McGinnis, 59, Rossville, died Monday, February 11, 1991, at his home. Mr. McGinnis was a telegraph operator and clerk for Rock Island and Cotton Belt Railroad before he retired in August 1990 for health reasons. He and his wife also owned and operated the Mainstreeter Restaurant and Club in Rossville. He was born July 17, 1931, at Esbon, the son of Stephen F. and Elsie Michler McGinnis. He was a graduate from Montrose Rural High School in 1950. He served in the Army from February 1952 to February 1954. He attended Kansas Wesleyan University at Salina and was graduated from a telegrapher school in Pueblo, Colo. Mr. McGinnis was a member of Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks Union and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was married to Ardeth R. Wright March 21, 1954, at Ionia. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Danielle Schuetz, Rossville, Stephanie Conner, Johnson City, Term., and Leslie McGinnis, Shawnee; a son, Monte McGinnis, Oskaloosa; a brother, Wayne McGinnis, Branson, Mo.; and nine grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m. Thursday in the Christian Church at Rossville. Military graveside services were conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Rescue Unit in care of Shawnee County Fire District No. 3, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 7979 |  | Obituary- McGinnis, Clair CLAIR LAMAR McGINNIS Clair Lamar McGinnis, oldest son of Steven and Elsie McGinnis, was born August 30, 1929, at Lebanon, Ks., and departed this life on December 22, 1978, in an accident near Durant, Miss. His childhood was spent in the Mankato, Esbon and Webber communities He enlisted in the Marine Corps at an early age and served in Korea. He was an active member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Illinois. He was baptised in the Wapella, Illinois Christian Church on April 12, 1973. He was married to Mary C. Monahan in 1951. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mary, of the home in Wapella, Ill., and the following children: Edith Melville, Middletown, N.Y.; Michael McGinnis, Topeka; Susan Brown, Jacksonville, Ill.; Thomas McGinnis, Bloomington, Ill.; Colleen McGinnis, Jacksonville, Ill.; Carol McGinnis, Topeka; and Peggy and Peter McGinnis of the home. He also leaves six grandchildren; two brothers, Nolan McGinnis, Rossville, and Wayne McGinnis, El Paso, Tex., and their families. His mother and two infant sons preceded him in death. | |
| 7980 |  | Obituary- McGinnis, Mary Mary Catherine McGinnis Mary Catherine McGinnis, 81, of Topeka, passed away Sept. 20, 2008 at Midland Hospice House. She was born Aug. 8, 1927 in Elkins, West Virginia to Thomas William and Leona Mae (Rohrbaugh) Monahan. Mary married Claire L. McGinnis in 1952. He preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1978. She was also preceded in death by a brother Thomas F. Monahan. She worked many years in the restaurant industry. Mary is survived by 5 daughters, Edith L. Melville, Elizabeth City, NC; Susan Farmer, Jacksonville, IL; Colleen Neff, Roodhouse, IL; Carol Lewis, Bourbon, MO and Peggy Deghand, Topeka, KS; 3 sons, Michael W. McGinnis, Orrstown, PA; Thomas McGinnis and Peter McGinnis, Topeka, KS. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 brothers, Michael Monahan, Riverside, CA and Charles Patrick Monahan, San Diego, CA. Mary will lie in state after 2:00 p.m., Mon., Sept. 22, 2008 at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel where the family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. that evening. Services will be 9:00 a.m., Tues., Sept. 23, 2008 at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Tues. at the Esbon Cemetery in Esbon, KS. Memorial Contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Inc., 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a message for the family online visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 7981 |  | Obituary- McGlothlin, Ruth Ruth McGlothlin Ruth Whearty Wanick McGlothlin, 72, Mesa, Ariz.,, formerly of Topeka, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 1995, at a hospital in Mesa. Mrs. McGlothlin was a nurse. She worked at Winter General Hospital in Topeka, Sedgwick County Hospital, and then was a school nurse for USD No. 259. She was born March 16, 1923, in Rossville, the daughter of Martin and Ella Johnson Whearty. She was reared in Rossville and was graduated from the Jane C. Stormont School of Nursing in Topeka in 1944. She married Edward Wanick in March 1945 at Topeka. He died Aug. 27, 1981. She married Bob McGlothlin June 18, 1983, in Mesa, Ariz. He died Jan. 4, 1991. Survivors include a son, Dr. Stephen Wanick, Peoria, Ariz., a daughter, Diana Davis, Wichita; two brothers, Galen Whearty, Wichita, and Lester Whearty, Sun City, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Chapel. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. McGlothlin will lie in state after noon today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kansas Division, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road. Topeka, 66604, or the American Heart Association, Kansas Affiliate, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 7982 |  | Obituary- McGonigle, Elizabeth Mrs. J.W. Whittington arrived home, Saturday, from Independence, Kansas, following the death of her mother. She was called to Independence about five weeks previous by the critical illness of her mother, Mrs. E.R. McGonigle, who died June 6th. | |
| 7983 |  | Obituary- McGranahan, Donald V. Donald V. McGranahan Donald V. McGranahan, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at a Topeka hospital. He was born August 4, 1935, at Emmett, the son of George G. and Cleo B. Bartlett McGranahan. Don graduated from Emmett High School. He served in the Army Natonal Guard. Don worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka for 41 ½ years. He was a member of the Emmett United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Galen D. McGranahan; a stepson, Damon Magette, a son-in-law Terry Kubes, and a grandson, Jared Cheek. Don and Janice K. Magette were united in marriage on March 24, 1977, at Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, Debra Kubes, Ness City, Trudy Padilla, Paola, Donala (LeAnn) McGranahan, Topeka and Bruce McGranahan, Wamego; a stepson, Brandon (Joan) Magette, St. Marys; [sic] [two daughters, Debra Kubes, Ness City, and Trudy Padilla, Paola]; 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmett United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 7984 |  | Obituary- McGranahan, George GEORGE McGRANAHAN George McGranahan, 84, Emmett, died Friday, June 6, 1986, at the Onaga Hospital. Mr. McGranahan was a retired farmer. He was born September 20, 1901, near Warsaw, Mo., the son of Daniel Theodore and Laura Ann Cartright McGranahan. He lived in Emmett since he was 17 years old. Mr. McGranahan was a member of the United Methodist Church and Emmett Service Club, both in Emmett. He married Cleo B. Bartlett in 1926, at Westmoreland. She survives. A son, Galen McGranahan, died May 20, 1986. Other survivors include a son, Donald V. McGranahan, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Betty Waller, Independence, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Emmett. Burial was in St. Clere Cemetery. The family met with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home. | |
| 7985 |  | Obituary- McGrath, Emmett Emmett McGrath OTTAWA - Emmett McGrath, 86, Route 4, Ottawa, died Monday, May 14, at his home. Mr. McGrath was a farmer and dairyman in the Delia community before he moved in 1971 to the Ottawa community where he farmed. He was born Dec. 19, 1898, at Holton, the son of Matthew and Margaret McAsey McGrath. Mr. McGrath was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Ottawa. He was married to Mary Bauer Oct. 3, 1928, at Delia. She survives. A daughter, Frances McGrath, died in 1948, and a son, Robert McGrath, died in 1954. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jean Floersch, Ottawa; three brothers, George McGrath, Emporia, Gerald McGrath, Ottawa, and Harry McGrath, Compton, Ark.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ottawa. Burial will be at noon Thursday in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. McGrath will lie in state until 8 a.m. Thursday at Dengel and Son Mortuary at Ottawa where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. today. ---- Emmett McGrath Emmett McGrath, 86, Route 4, Ottawa, died Monday, May 14, 1984, at his home. He was born December 19, 1898, at Holton, the son of Matthew and Margaret McAsey McGrath. Mr. McGrath was a farmer and dairyman in the Delia community before he moved in 1971 to the Ottawa community where he farmed. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Ottawa. He was married to Mary Bauer October 3, 1928, at Delia. She survives. A daughter, Frances McGrath, died in 1948, and a son, Robert McGrath, died in 1954. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jean Floersch, Ottawa; three brothers, George McGrath, Emporia, Gerald McGrath, Ottawa, and Harry McGrath, Compton, Ark.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was at 9 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ottawa. Burial was at noon Thursday in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa. | |
| 7986 |  | Obituary- McGrath, Frances Frances E. McGrath Frances Elizabeth McGrath, 16, of Delia, died Saturday afternoon in a Topeka hospital. She was born January 4, 1932, at Harris, and had spent most of her life at Delia. She was a member of the senior class at Delia High School. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McGrath of Delia; one sister, Jean Marie, and one brother, Robert, both of the home. Private graveside services will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys, the time to be announced from the Brennan Funeral Home. | |
| 7987 |  | Obituary- McGrath, Mary Mrs. Mary McGrath OTTAWA - Funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church here for Mrs. Mary McGrath, 80, Route 4, Ottawa. She died Saturday, Dec. 8, at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital. She was born April 1, 1904, at Delia, the daughter of Godlup and Julia Skelly Bauer. She moved to Ottawa from Delia in 1971. Mrs. McGrath was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the altar society of the church at Ottawa. She was married to Emmett McGrath Oct. 3, 1928, at Delia. He died May 14, 1984. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Frances McGrath, in 1948; and a son, Robert McGrath, in 1954. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jean Floersch, Route 4, Ottawa; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. McGrath will lie in state after noon today at Dengel and Son Mortuary, Ottawa, where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today. | |
| 7988 |  | Obituary- McGrew, A. Pearl Pearl McGrew WILLARD — Pearl McGrew, 94, Willard, died Saturday, Aug. 26,2000, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. McGrew was a homemaker. She was born July 18,1906, near Louisville, the daughter of Ezra and Laura Hause Brooks. She lived in Bucklin for years before moving to Willard in 1963 then to a Rossville nursing home several years ago. Mrs. McGrew was a member of Rossville Christian Church and American Legion Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 Auxiliary, Rossville. She was married to William McGrew. He died in 1963. A son, Howard W. McGrew, died in 1922, and she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Marty McGrew. Survivors include a granddaughter; two great- grandsons; 10 step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. McGrew will lie in state an hour before service time Wednesday at the church. The family suggests memorials to Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, 66536. | |
| 7989 |  | Obituary- McGrew, Edith EDITH M. McGREW Mrs. Edith M. McGrew, 77, Topeka, died Sunday, April 6, 1986, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. McGrew was born May 17, 1908, at Silver Lake, the daughter of Cassius and Lucy Hammond Thomas. She spent her life in the Topeka area. She was a member of Faith Assembly of God. Her husband, George N. McGrew, died in 1972. A daughter, Betty J. Coberly, died June 27, 1981. Survivors include: a son, George D. McGrew, Garden City; two daughters, Juanita Adams and Helen Garner, both of Topeka; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 Monday evening at the mortuary. | |
| 7990 |  | Obituary- McGrew, Howard Howard W. “Bill” McGrew Howard Wayne “Bill” McGrew, 65, Topeka, died Friday, April 3, 1992, at the Colmery- O’Neil V.A. Medical Center, Topeka. Mr. McGrew had worked 13 years for Shawnee County Public Works before he retired on May 27, 1988. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born on May 27, 1926, at White City, the son of William A. and Pearl Brooks McGrew. He was graduated in 1944 from Bucklin High School. Mr. McGrew was a member of the American Legion the past 46 years and a current member of Capitol Post No. 1, Topeka. He also was a member of Oakland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 11236, Topeka. He was married to Rose M. Kamer on September 26, 1980. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Marca J. Houser, Riverside, Calif.; five sons, Marty J. McGrew, Oakland, Calif., Steven J. Barnes and James M. Barnes, both of Milford, David B. Barnes, Liberty, Mo., and John L. Barnes, Marysville, Calif.; his mother, Pearl McGrew, Rossville; and eight grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Military graveside honors were conducted in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to The Capper Foundation, 3500 W. 10th, 66604. Howard W. ‘Bill’ McGrew Howard Wayne ‘'Bill'’ McGrew, 65, Topeka, died Friday, April 3, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. McGrew had worked 13 years for Shawnee County Public Works before he retired on May 27, 1988. He was a Navy veteran of World war II. He was born on May 27, 1926, at White City, the son of William A. and Pearl Brooks McGrew. He was graduated in 1944 from Bucklin High School. Mr. McGrew was a member of the American Legion the past 46 years and a current member of Capitol Post No. 1. He also was a member of Oakland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 11236, both in Topeka. He was married to Rose M. Kamer on Sept. 26, 1980. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Marca J. Houser. Riverside, Calif.; five sons, Marty J. McGrew, Oakland, Calif., Steven J. Barnes and James M. Barnes, both of Milford, David B. Barnes, Liberty, Mo., and John L. Barnes, Marysville, Calif.; his mother, Pearl McGrew, Rossville; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Military graveside honors will be conducted in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. McGrew will lie in state after 7 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, where family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to The Capper Foundation, 3500 W. 10th, 66604. | |
| 7991 |  | Obituary- McGrew, Marilda Marilda Agnes McGrew Mrs. Agnes McGrew, wife of William McGrew died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday night after an illness of several weeks. Death was caused by puerperal sepsis. Mrs. McGrew, whose maiden name was Watter, was born February 6, 1887, at Alma, Kans., were she resided until she was sixteen years of age. She was united in marriage to William McGrew, at Alma, September 21, 1900. The family has resided here most of the time since, and Mrs. McGrew had earned the esteem of those who knew her intimately by her devotion to her home and family. She was a member of the S.B.A. lodge and of the Catholic church. Funeral services were held in St. Stanislaus church Monday at 9 a.m. attended by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. Interment was made in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. McGrew is survived by her husband, four sons and three daughters; her mother, Mrs. I.C. Kye, of Quenemo; a sister, Mrs. Frank Connor, of Quenemo. [From 1 Mar 1923] [Note: According to a relative, Sharon Adams, she believes Marilda died due to complications from a childbirth. The child was stillborn. She said family recollection is that the baby was buried with Marilda. 3 Aug 2012 from Adrienne Olejnik] | |
| 7992 |  | Obituary- McGrew, Marty Marty McGrew OAKLAND, Calif. — Marty McGrew. 48, Oakland, Calif., died May 9, 1996, in Oakland from heart complications. Mr. McGrew was an art teacher at the FIDM School of Design at San Francisco. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was born March 18, 1947, at Dodge City, the daughter of Howard “Bill" and Arlette Collins McGrew. He had lived in California about 15 years. Survivors include his mother, Arlette McGrew Arrastia, Temecula, Calif.; a sister, Marca Houser, Grass Valley, Calif.; and a grandmother, Pearl McGrew, Rossville. Mr. McGrew was cremated. Memorial services were May 14 at the Chapel of the Chimes at Oakland, Calif. Marty McGrew Marty McGrew, 48, Oakland, Calif., died Thursday, May 9,1996, in Oakland from heart complications. Mr. McGrew was an art teacher at the FIDM School of Design at San Francisco. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam war. He was born March 18, 1947, at Dodge City, the son of Howard “Bill” and Arlette Collins McGrew. He had lived in California about 15 years. Survivors include his mother, Ariette McGrew Arrastia, Temecula, Calif.; a sister, Marca Houser, Grass Valley, Calif.; and a grandmother, Pearl McGrew, Rossville. Mr. McGrew was cremated. Memorial service was May 14, at the Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland, Calif. | |
| 7993 |  | Obituary- McGrew, William D. William McGrew William McGrew of Topeka, died this (Thursday) morning at his home in Topeka. Mr. McGrew is a former resident of Rossville and lived here many years when his children were young. His wife preceded him during their residence here, some years ago. Funeral services will be held at the Parker Funeral home, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 7994 |  | Obituary- McGrew, William E. 1 Bill McGrew is buried at Rossville Graveside services for William E. McGrew, Bucklin, were Monday afternoon in Rossville Cemetery. He was found dead late Thursday west of Kingsdown. The 60-year-old Rock Island Railway signalman suffered a heart attack after he had repaired a railway signal. He then feel into a fire and was burned. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Pearl McGrew; a son Howard Wayne McGrew, Lansing, Ill.; three brothers, George McGrew, Hays, Harry McGrew, Portland, Ore.; and Chester McGrew, Topeka; two sister, Mrs. Margaret Stehlin, Topeka, and Mrs. Daisy Lloyd, Burlingame; and two grandchildren. Relatives and friends attending the graveside services were Mrs. Pearl McGrew of Bucklin, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. McGrew, Marty and March of Lansing, Ill., Mr. George McGrew and family, Hays, Mrs. Margaret Stehlin of Topeka, Mrs. Clyde Lloyd and family, Burlingame, Mrs. Walter Admussen, Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Admussen, of Lawrence, Mrs. J.F. Startup, Portage, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Joe Viergever, Willard, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brooks and Linda of Hammond, Ind., Mr. Warren Brooks, Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. C.H. Joye of Hammond, Ind., Mrs. Robert Viergever, Willard, Mrs. Charles Curry of Crown Point, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Max Viergever, Topeka, Mrs. Robert Taylor of Hammond, Ind., Mr. Robert Howe, Manhattan, Mr. Chas. Pinick, Manhattan, Mr. Chester Cutright, Wamego, Mrs. Beth White, Wamego, Mr. Floyd Pinick, Westmoreland, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Magnett, Westmoreland, Mr. and Mrs. Truman House, Westmoreland, Mrs. Minnie House, Rossville, Mrs. Nellie Strong of Bucklin. [24 Jan 1963] | |
| 7995 |  | Obituary- McGrew, William E. 2 Card of Thanks- We wish to thank our Rossville and Willard relatives and friends for the cards, food, flowers and kindness shown us in our time of sorrow. Mrs. W.E. McGrew H.W. (Bill) family Brothers and Sisters Many thanks to our friends for the cards, food and kind expressions of sympathy at the time of the death of our brother-in-law, Bill McGrew. Joe and Gladis Viergever | |
| 7996 |  | Obituary- McGue, Peter McGue Peter Lawrence McGue, 80, Topeka, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1993, at a Lawrence nursing home. Mr. McGue was a television repairman and organ repairman. He was employed by Emahizers and later Jenkins Music Co. He was later a self-employed TV repairman. He was born May 23, 1913, in Buffalo, N.Y., the son of Pete L. and Alminnia D. McGue. He lived in El Dorado before moving to Topeka 45 years ago. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. He was married to Sylvia Neota Springer, July 28, 1940, in Delia. She died. Survivors include three daughters, Victoria Bearss, Ottawa, Patricia Fenton, San Diego, and Jeanne Fraser, Houston; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University. Davidson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 7997 |  | Obituary- McGue, Sylvia SYLVIA N. MCGUE Mrs. Sylvia N. McGue, 80, Topeka, died Saturday, October 8, 1983, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 17, 1903, at Delia, the daughter of Ernest H. and Lora 0. Richardson Springer. She lived in Topeka since 1949. Mrs. McGue was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Topeka and the church circles. She was married to Peter L. McGue June 28,1940, at Delia. He survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Patricia Ann Fenton, Lincoln, Nebr., Mrs. Jeannie Fraser, Belleville, and Mrs. Victoria Jo Ratzloff, Lawrence; a sister, Mrs. Hernia F. Stauffer, Cheyenne, Who.; six grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Second Presbyterian Church, Topeka. Burial was in Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 210 N.W. Menninger Road, Topeka, Ks. 66608, or Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road, Topeka, Ks. 66617. | |
| 7998 |  | Obituary- McGuire, Charles E. Charles Edward McGuire Charles Edward (Buddy) McGuire only child of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McGuire, was born January 27, 1934. After a little over 2 years of sunny happiness, he was called home suddenly by the Heavenly Father on March 10, 1936. Close surviving relatives are his parents; his paternal grandfather, C.M. McGuire and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed DeGraff; one great grand mother, Mrs. A.B. Stum and one great grand father, Joseph DeGraff. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Horton. Two numbers were sung by Mrs. A.G.G. Wallerstedt and Mrs. E.E. Witter accompanied by Miss Edith Higginbotham. Interment was made in Rossville cemetery. [12 Mar 1936] ----- In loving memory of our little son Buddy McGuire, who passed away March 10, 1936, at two years of age. Fourteen years ago this March 10, 1950. Given and Taken.; Job 1:21. A short-term loan to us was given, A draft upon the bank of Heaven. A richer life was thus begun, When God gave us this little son. Buddy blessed our lives awhile, With boyish pranks and ready smile But he was just a loan, and we -- Had to give him back, you see. Seems too soon that loan came due, So quick his visit with us was thru. But Buddy was His who knoweth best And in this confidence we rest. Missed by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McGuire [9 Mar 1950] | |
| 7999 |  | Obituary- McGuire, Charles M. d. 1947 Charles M. McGuire Charles M. McGuire, 204 North Knox, Topeka, died late Sunday afternoon in a Topeka hospital. He was a former resident of Rossville township. He was born February 26, 1871, in Baytown, Ky., and had lived in this community and in Topeka for about 30 years. He leaves to daughters, Mrs. Otis Murphy of St. Marys and Mrs. Lena Heim of Topeka; and three sons, Clyde and James of Topeka and Edward of Kansas City, Mo., nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Wall-Diffenderfer Funeral Chapel in Topeka, and the body brought to Rossville Cemetery for burial. | |
| 8000 |  | Obituary- McGuire, Charles M. d. 1983 CHARLES M. McGUIRE Charles M. McGuire, 86, St. Marys, died Sunday, September 11, 1983, at a Topeka hospital. He was a roadway maintenance man for the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired in 1952. Mr. McGuire was born October 3, 1896, at Rossville, the son of Robert and Ellen Navarre McGuire. He moved to St. Marys from Belvue in 1935. He served with the Army during World War I. He was a member of Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, AF&AM, at St. Marys, and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was married to Hazel Mulford December 24, 1919, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Charles J. McGuire, Kansas City; a daughter, Irene Nadvornik, Bonner Springs; a sister, May Levett, Topeka; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Graveside Masonic Lodge rites will be performed by Pottawatomie Lodge #52 from St. Marys; Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post #31, Rossville, will conduct military rites. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Casket bearers will be Henry Beseau, Henry Schoemann, Arnold Caudill, George Swank, Walter Denny and Kenneth Shove. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5229 S.W. 7th, Topeka, Ks. 66607. |
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