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| 8051 |  | Obituary- McMahan, Mary Mr. and Mrs. Owen McMahan and Johnnie accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Jr. Dannefer and sons to Clay Center Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. B. W. McMahan who passed away Thursday evening at the Clay Center hospital. Mrs. McMahan is the mother of I. O. McMahan of Topeka, formerly of this community. She was 95 years old on April 5 and had enjoyed good health until about two years ago and had entered the hospital only last Sunday. She is survived by seven children, 32 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. | |
| 8052 |  | Obituary- McMaster, Bennie Bennie McMaster HOLTON – Bennie Ray McMaster, 69, Holton, died Thursday, Feb 20., 2003 at his home. Mr. McMaster was a truck driver for Consolidated Freight and other trucking companies in the Topeka area before he retired. He also served on the Shawnee County Mounted Posse. He was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Eskridge, to Ray and Jennie Eastman McMaster. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1951 and moved to Topeka from Holton in 1966. Mr. McMaster was a member of Seaman Congregational Church, Post No. 1786 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Meriden, Topeka North Post No. 400 of the American Legion and the Trucker’s Union Local No. 696. He married Alice C. Massey on Nov. 23, 1955, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Donnie McMaster, Beattie; two daughters, Pamela Kay McMaster, Holton and Angie Carlson, Topeka; a sister, Betty Clinton, Topeka; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery, Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson County Friends of Hospice, and sent in care of the funeral home, 1101 W. 4th, Holton, 66436. | |
| 8053 |  | Obituary- McMaster, Ralph In Memoriam In memory of our little son Ralph Neil, who passed away one year ago, today, November 24, 1948. Somewhere back of the Sunset He lives in a land of glory, Mid the blue and the gold of the sky. Where lovliness never dies, Sadly missed by Father and Mother Mr. and Mrs. Ed McMaster | |
| 8054 |  | Obituary- McMickell, Emmaretta EMMARETTA McMICKELL Mrs. Emmaretta McMickell, 61. of Silver Lake, died Friday morning in a Topeka hospital. She was born in Silver Lake August 29, 1893, and moved to Ness City in 1315, returning in 1935 to Silver Lake, where she had lived ever since. She was a member of the Silver Lake Baptist church, Ridgely Rebecca Lodge No. 45 of Silver Lake, the Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant, both of Topeka. She is a past president of the American Legion auxiliary of Silver Lake and a past president of the Silver Lake Community club. She is survived by her husband, Harvey McMickell of Silver Lake; four daughters, Mrs. Berniece Murdock, Glendale, Calif.; Mrs. Winifred Evans of McPherson; Mrs. Doris Uhl of Wakarusa and Mrs. Lorene Crawshaw, Silver Lake; two sons, Joel of Long Beach, Calif., and Alva L. of Silver Lake; four sisters, Mrs. Kate Hundertfund, Topeka; Mrs. Edith Locke, Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. Zora Thompson, Topeka, and Mrs. Jessie Davis, Brownell; a brother, Calvin Rankin, Dwight; a nephew, 21 grandchildren and three great-grand-children. Funeral services were held at the Silver Lake Baptist Church Monday, September 6. Burial was in Silver Lake Cemetery. | |
| 8055 |  | Obituary- McMickell, Harvey Harvey David McMickell Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Harvey David McMickell, 88, Canton, formerly of Silver Lake. He died Sunday, Sept. 30, at a McPherson hospital. Mr. McMickell was a retired farmer. He was born April 25, 1896, at Ness City, the son of Joel and Lettie Reed McMickell. He served in the Army during World War I. He moved to Silver Lake in 1937, and moved to Canton in McPherson County about 15 years ago. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Silver Lake, and of the World War I Veterans Barracks at McPherson. He was married to Emmaretta Rankin Aug. 4, 1921, at Ness City. She died Sept. 3, 1954. Survivors Include two sons, Joel McMickell, Buena Park, Calif., and Alva L. McMickell, Ogden, Utah; four daughters, Mrs. Bernice Pablete, Cucamonga, Calif., Mrs. Winifred Ev-ans, Canton, Mrs. Doris Uhl, Scranton, and Mrs. Lorene Crawshaw, Olathe; two brothers, L.F. McMickell, Denver, and Virgie McMickell, Canton; a sister, Mrs. Inez Johannes, Chugwater, Wyo.; 33 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchil¬dren. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Manor, 601 S. Kansas, Box 67, Canton, 67428. | |
| 8056 |  | Obituary- McMillin, Harry Harry Joe McMillin Delia – Harry Joe McMillin, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Midlan Hospice House. He was born March 28, 1939, in Great Bend, the son of Horace F. and Florence L. Marsh McMillin. He was raised in Wolforth, TX. He had lived in Tribune for 13 years and moved to the Rossville and Delia communities where he was a plumber and “Handy Man” for many years. Joe was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to fish & hunt in his younger days. Joe spent many years in scouting at the Tribune Scout Master. Later in life Joe spent many hours making intricate wood carvings to give away to family members, as providing for and keeping his family happy was his ultimate joy. Joe was an excellent mentor, friend, father, brother, grandfather, and even great grandfather whose radiant smile and joyous personality will be missed and cherished by many. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters. On May 20, 1966, he was united in marriage to Virginia Engelhardt at Almena, Kansas. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, Troy Faith and Scott, Mark, Almena, Cindy Overland Park, and Lora, Clifton, Brad, Westmoreland and Kevin, Delia; his sister Patricia Tomblinson, Clay Center; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 3, 2021 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Inurnment will be in the Norton Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Bible Baptist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8057 |  | Obituary- McMorris, Anna Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Anna McMorris Passes Away Anna M. McMorris, 94, died Friday, January 22, 2021, at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehab Center in Rossville. Anna was born to Mathias and Edith Brubaker Rodenbaugh at St. Marys on December 11, 1926. She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Grade School and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School. Anna attended Clark's School of Business in Topeka. Anna worked for the Kansas Bankers Association in Topeka for 38 years until her retirement. She was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Topeka. Anna was a collecter of carnival glass. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Bernard Rodenbaugh, and a son, Chris McMorris. Survivors include two sons, Gerald (Judy) McMorris, Meriden, and Phillip (Charlene) McMorris, Myersvville, NJ; her daughter, Patricia A. McMorris, Rossville; two brothers, Leo (Carol) Rodenbaugh, Colorado, Paul (Carol) Rodenbaugh, Tecumseh; her sister, Helen Cornmie, Belvedere, IL.; grandchildren, Anna, Ken, Heather, Carissa, Matthew, Michelle, and Kelly; 19 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Linda Rodenbaugh, and close friends Brian Foster and Jack Hendrix. Per Mrs. McMorris's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. | |
| 8058 |  | Obituary- McMullen, C.A. For the past two weeks Mr. and Mrs. Claude Dodge have been at Belleville, called there by the illness of her father, C.A. McMullen. He passed away Sunday at the Belleville hospital. | |
| 8059 |  | Obituary- McMullen, Emma Emma Martin McMullen Mrs. Emma Martin McMullen was born in Rossville, Kansas, June 24, 1888 and passed away at Hutchinson, Nov. 13, 1949. Mrs. McMullen was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Martin of this city and had spent her early childhood here. She leaves to mourn her death a host of friends and relatives, her husband, Harvey McMullen, a daughter, Mrs. Faye Bason, five sisters, Faye Harder, Topeka; Mrs. Newt Keener, Wakefield; Mrs. Dollie Lillard, Mrs. Kate Bush and Mrs. Nellie Lillard of Rossville and one brother, John Martin. | |
| 8060 |  | Obituary- McNabb, J.R. Mrs. Mabel Eversole and Mrs. L.P. Hartzell drove to Richmond, Kan. Tuesday, to attend the funeral service of their uncle, Rev. J.R. McNabb. Mrs. Mary Eversole received word Saturday, of the sudden death of her brother, Rev. J.R. McNabb, of Richmond, Kansas. Rev. McNabb was a retired Methodist minister, and in recent years was a publisher of a weekly paper at Scranton and Richmond. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Richmond by six brother ministers, with the main address given by Dr. Wiley Keeves, district superintendent. | |
| 8061 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Catherine Mrs. Catherine Agnes McNeive, 82, of Delia, died Thursday in a St. Marys nursing home. Survivors include her husband, Joseph P. McNeive, three sons and a daughter. | |
| 8062 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Clara Mrs. Clara McNeive Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys for Mrs. Clara McNeive, St. Marys, who died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Sept. 27. She had an abdominal ailment and had been a patient in the same hospital in July. She was born at St. Marys and spent her life in the Delia and St. Marys communities. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. She was married to John F. “Frank" McNeive June 19, 1937. He died Jan. 7, 1978. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Agnes Scheier, Mrs. Sadie Straub and Mrs. Matilda McNeive, all at St. Marys, Mrs. Regina Chesney, Albuquerque, N. M., and Mrs. Loretta Doll, 1128 Jane; and four brothers, John Seitz, Richard Seitz and William Seitz, all at St. Marys, and Clarence Seitz, Brooks, Alberta. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. MCNEIVE, CLARA— of St. Marys, Ks., passed away October 10, 1978. Rosary, 7 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden Chapel. Mass of Resurrection, 10 a.m. Friday, Immaculate Conception Church. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery. VERSCHELDEN St. Marys | |
| 8063 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Clement CLEMENT E. MCNEIVE Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 18th at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church here for Clement E. McNeive, 78, of Waterford, formerly of Delia, Kan. He died Feb. 14 at a Boynton Beach, Fla. hospital. Mr. McNeive was a retired businessman and motel owner. He was born April 20, 1906, at Delia, the son of Martin and Elizabeth Holligan McNeive. Mr. McNeive was a member of the Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. His wife, Mrs. Norma Eldred McNeive survives. Other survivors include a son, Thomas McNeive, Waterford, and two brothers, Gene McNeive, Bowling Green, Ky., and Ray McNeive, Topeka. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Holly, Mich. Wint Funeral Home. Clarkston, Mich., was in charge of arrangements. Clement E. McNeive WATERFORD, Mich. — Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 18.at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church here for Clement E. McNeive, 78, of Waterford, formerly of Delia, Kan. He died Feb. 14 at a Boynton Beach, Fla., hospital. Mr. McNeive was a retired businessman and motel owner. He was born April 20 1906, at Delia, the son of Martin and Elizabeth Holligan McNeive. Mr. McNeive was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. His wife, Mrs. Norma Eldred McNeive, survives. Other survivors include a son, Thomas McNeive, Waterford, and two brothers. Gene McNeive, Bowling Green, Ky., and Ray McNeive, Topeka. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly, Mich. Wint Funeral Home. Clarkston, Mich. was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8064 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Donald Donald L. McNeive, age 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home in Topeka. Don was born February 28, 1941 in rural Delia, KS the son of John and Leona (Heath) McNeive. He graduated from Delia High School. He married Susan Magee March 17, 1987. She preceded him in death on March 15, 1993. Don worked in the offices at Santa Fe Railroad. He enjoyed collecting and working on classic cars. He is survived by a daughter, Bobbi (Randy) McNeive of Topeka. No services are scheduled at this time. davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 8065 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Edward Edward A. McNeive Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Edward A. McNeive, 74, 1639 Burnett, who died Thursday morning at a Topeka hospital. He was born Sept. 23, 1898, at Delia, and had been a Topeka resident 51 years. He was employed as a boilermaker by the Santa Fe Railway 44 years before he retired Feb. 1,1963. He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 534 and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Survivors include his widow, Effie McNeive, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. J. D. Sells, 3549 Silver Lake Road; a son, Robert G. McNeive, Sunrise Beach, Mo.; a stepson, Andrew J. Vaughn, Auburn; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth McDermott, Hutchinson, and Mrs. Catherine Eakins, Edgerton; two brothers, Tom McNeive, Hutchinson, and Leo McNeive, 1401 Harrison, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Rosaries will be recited Friday at 7 p.m. by Daughters of Isabella; 7:15 p.m. by Knights of Columbus Council 534 and at 8 p.m. by the parish at Brennan Funeral Home. | |
| 8066 |  | Obituary- McNeive, G.E. 1 G.E. "Gene" McNeive G.E. "Gene” McNeive, 73, Bowling Green, Ky., died Monday, September 10, 1990, at his home. Mr. McNeive was a retired executive in the Truck and Bus Division of General Motors Corporation and had been a plant manager in Pontiac, Mich., 40 years. He was born March 24, 1917, at Delia, the son of Martin E. and Elizabeth McNeive. Mr. McNeive was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green, the ushers board at the church and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lodge in Bowling Green. He was a member of the Industrial Security Association of the federal government representing the automotive industry during World War II. He was a member of the board of directors of the Pontiac, Mich., Chamber of Commerce from 1965 to 1970. His wife, Mrs. Jean Butler McNeive, survives. A son, Gerry McNeive, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a stepson, Michael D. Caylor, Franklin, Ind.; and a brother, Ray McNeive, Topeka. Services were at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green, Ky. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. The Johnson-Vaughn Funeral Home in Bowling Green was in charge of arrangements. G.E. ‘Gene’ McNeive BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — G.E. ‘Gene’’ McNeive, 73, Bowling Green, died Monday, Sept. 10, 1990, at his home. Mr. McNeive was a retired executive in the Truck and Bus Division of General Motors Corp, and had been a plant manager in Pontiac, Mich., 40 years. He was born March 24, 1917, at Delia, Kan., the son of Martin E. and Elizabeth McNeive. Mr. McNeive was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green, the ushers board at the church and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lodge in Bowlinq Green. He was a member of the Industrial Security Association of the federal government representing the automotive industry during World War II. He was a member of the board of directors of the Pontiac, Mich., Chamber of Commerce from 1965 to 1970. His wife, Mrs. Jean Butler McNeive, survives. A son, Gerry McNeive, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a stepson, Michael D. Caylor, Franklin, Ind.; and a brother, Ray McNeive, Topeka, Kan. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green, Ky. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green. Johnson-Vaughn Funeral Home in Bowling Green is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8067 |  | Obituary- McNeive, G.E. 2 McNeive G.E. “Gene” McNeive, 73, Bowling Green, Ky., died Monday, Sept. 10,1990, at his home. Mr. McNeive was a retired executive in the Truck and Bus Division of General Motors Corp, and had been a plant manager in Pontiac, Mich., 40 years. He was born March 24, 1917, at Delia, the son of Martin E. and Elizabeth McNeive. Mr. McNeive was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green, the ushers board at the church and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lodge in Bowling Green. He was a member of the Industrial Security Association of the federal government representing the automotive industry during World War II. He was a member of the board of directors of the Pontiac, Mich., Chamber of Commerce from 1965 to 1970. His wife, Mrs. Jean Butler McNeive, survives. A son Gerry McNeive, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a stepson, Michael D. Caylor, Franklin, Ind.; and a brother, Ray McNeive, Topeka. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green, Ky. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green. Johnson-Vaughn Funeral Home in Bowling Green was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8068 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Gerald GERALD McNeive Gerald (Jerry) McNeive, 76, passed away Sunday, December 31, 1978, at his home ,9113 Brownridge Drive, St. Louis (Overland), Mo. 63114. He had cancer. Burial was from Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church in St. Louis at 10 a.m., January 3, 1979. Services were conducted by the Reverend Charles O’Neil, brother of Mrs. McNeive. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis. He is survived by his wife, Ann O’Neil McNeive; one son, Gerald, Jr., Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter, Mary Ann Goedeker, St. Louis; three brothers; Harry, Independence, Mo., Cletus, Springfield, Mo., James, California; one sister, Marietta, Kansas City, Mo.; and four grandchildren. He was born in the Cross Creek area between Delia and Emmett, the son of James and Cora Mulligan McNeive. He resided in St. Marys from 1917 when he entered high school at St. Mary’s College until he graduated from St. Mary’s College in 1925 with a B. S. degree. During his school days in St. Marys, he will be remembered for his athletic ability, particularly for his part on the town baseball team. During this time he was also a member of the first unit of the Kansas National Guard located in St. Marys. After finishing college he went to St. Louis and began work with the South¬western Bell Telephone Company where he remained until he retired several years ago. He and Ann had just returned from a company-sponsored trip to England, Ireland, and Scotland in October of this year when he suddenly became ill. | |
| 8069 |  | Obituary- McNeive, James d. 1985 James McNeive James McNeive, 77, passed away Feb. 7, 1985. At the V.A. Hospital in Loma Linda, Calif. He had cancer. He was born at Delia, Kansas, the son of Jim and Cora Mulligan. McNeive was a retired diesel mechanic with Riverside Cement Co. He is survived by one sister Marietta Munkera of K.C. Missouri, two brothers Cletus of St. Joe and Harry of Independence, Missouri. Graveside services were held Feb. 12 at Riverside National Cemetery. | |
| 8070 |  | Obituary- McNeive, James V. James V. McNeive St. Marys- James V. McNeive, 72, St. Marys, died Thursday, Aug. 30 at St. Marys Manor. He was a retired farmer. He was born Oct. 29, 1911 in Delia to Joseph P. McNeive and Catherine Flynn. He was married to Matilda Seitz, Sept. 10, 1940, at Immaculate Conception church at St. Marys. She survives. They farmed near Delia until 1976 when they moved to St. Marys. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys. Other survivors include a sister, Alice E. Seitz, St. Marys. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Chapel, St. Marys. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. McNeive will lie in state after 11 a m. Sunday at the chapel. | |
| 8071 |  | Obituary- McNeive, John JOHN D. McNEIVE Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday at Little Sisters of the Poor in Kansas City, Mo., for John D. “Happy Jack” McNeive, 84, Kansas City, who died Monday, March 22, 1982, at a Kansas City hospital. Mr. McNeive was born August 28, 1897, at Emmett, the son of John and Margaret Grace McNeive. He lived at Emmett and Delia before he moved to Kansas City in 1960. He worked for United Pacific Railroad before he retired. He was married to the former Leona Wells. She survives. A son, Harold E. McNeive, died February 5, 1978. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Anne Bishop, Grandview, Mo.; a son, Donald D. McNeive, Phoenix, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rosary was recited at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Little Sisters of the Poor. Burial was in Forest Hills Cemetery, Kansas City. McGilley Funeral Home, Kansas City, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8072 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Joseph E Joseph McNeive St. Marys- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here for Joseph E. McNeive, 73, formerly of Delia, who died Tuesday at a Holton hospital. He was born Aug. 15, 1905, near Delia and was a lifetime resident there. Mr. McNeive was a retired farmer. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Alice Seitz, St. Marys, and a brother, James V. McNeive, St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. | |
| 8073 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Joseph P. Joseph P. McNeive, 84-year old Delia resident died Tuesday evening, April 15. Funeral services were held Friday at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. Rosary was recited at the Verschelden Funeral Home Thursday evening. Interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Card of Thanks - We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to our relatives, friends, and neighbors for the Mass offerings, prayers, cards, and other acts of kindness and sympathy during the last illness and death of our father, Joseph P. McNeive. The family of Joseph P. McNeive | |
| 8074 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Leo 1 Leo V. McNeive Leon Vincent (Dick) McNeive, 71, 1401 Harrison, died early today in a local hospital. Mr. McNeive was born Aug. 14, 1902, at Delia. He had lived in Topeka 12 years and most of his life in the Delia community. He had been employed by the Union Pacific Railroad nine years. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Agnes Pasley McNeive, address not available; a daughter, Kathleen E. McNeive of the home; a brother, Thomas F. McNeive, Hutchinson, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth McDermott, Hutchinson, and Mrs. Catherine Eakin, Edgerton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Assumption Catholic Church, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. He will lie in state Sunday at Brennan Funeral Home from2 to 9 p.m., with parish rosary to be recited at 8 p.m. | |
| 8075 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Leo 2 In Loving Memory Of Leo V. (Dick) McNeive Born August 14, 1902 Died March 22, 1974 [prayer] | |
| 8076 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Leona Leona B. McNeive Mrs. Leona B. McNeive, 77, St. Louis, a former Kansan, died Saturday, March 26, 1983, at a nursing home in St. Louis. She was born July 16, 1905, in Iola, Ks., and spent many years in the Delia and Emmett communities. She lived 20 years in Kansas City, Mo., where she was employed by Macy’s Department Store before she retired in 1971. She was married to John D. McNeive February 9, 1931. He died March 22, 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ann Bishop, Grandview, Mo.; a son, D.L. McNeive, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Zella McCay, Wellsville, and Ruby Foster, Iola; a brother, Cecil Heath, Kansas City, Ks.; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McGilley’s Midtown Funeral Home in Kansas City, Mo. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. A prayer service was at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Leona B. McNeive St. Louis- Mo. - Mrs. Leona B. McNeive, 77, St. Louis, a former Kansan, died Saturday a nursing home here. She was born July 16, 1905, in Iola, Kan., and spent many years in the Delia and Emmett communities. She lived 20 years in Kansas City, Mo., where she was employed by Macy’s Department Store before she retired in 1971. She was married to John D. McNeive Feb. 9, 1931. He died March 22, 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ann Bishop, Grandview, Mo.; a son, D.L. McNeive, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Zella McCay, Wellsville, and Ruby Foster, Iola; a brother, Cecil Heath, Kansas City, Kam.; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McGilley’s Midtown Funeral Home in Kansas City, Mo. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. McNeive will lie in state from 5 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home where prayer services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. | |
| 8077 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Margaret Mrs. John (Margaret Grace) McNeive, last of the white students taught in the 1870s by the Madams of the Sacred Heart, died at the family home in Cross Creek. She was the sole survivor of four white girls enrolled at the convent as classmates of more than 150 Indian maids. | |
| 8078 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Marjorie Services were held in Delia of Marjorie McNeive, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McNeive. She died of blood poisoning several days after stepping on a darning needle in the carpet of the home. | |
| 8079 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Myrtle Myrtle M. McNeive ST. MARYS — Services will be at 11 a m. today at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett for Myrtle M. McNeive, 89, Emmett. She died Tuesday, April 19, 1994, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mrs. McNeive was a teacher and postmistress. She taught school 24 years, beginning in 1925 at the Longbranch School. She taught eight years in a one-teacher school and then was principal of Emmett Grade School for 16 years. She was postmistress of the Emmett Post Office from 1956 to 1974. She was born Sept. 18, 1904, in Mayetta, the daughter of William David and Jeanette Harrington Cox. She was graduated from Emmett High School in 1924. Mrs. McNeive was a member of Holy Cross Church and the Altar Society at the church in Emmett, the Delta Kappa Gamma social sorority, Jolly Workers in Emmett, Emmett Senior Citizens, Emmett Service Club and the National Association of Postmasters, Retired. She was married to Francis J. McNeive on June 18, 1930, in Emmett. He died March 4, 1967. A son, Ted J. McNeive, died April 14, 1990. Survivors include a daughter, Mary J. "Teta" Dougherty, Overland Park; two sisters, Anna Whittington, Mayetta, and Almeda Salisbury, St. Marys; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Church in Emmett or to the Community Hospice at St. Marys. | |
| 8080 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Thomas Thomas A. McNeive NORTON - Services will b at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Densmore community southeast of here for Thomas A. McNeive, 71, Edmond, who died Sunday in a hospital here. He had a heart ailment. He was born Oct. 20, 1906, at Delia in Jackson County and spent most of his life in the Edmond community in Norton County. He was a grain dealer 37 years before he retired in 1972. Mr. McNeive was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 1510, both of Densmore. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 1995 at Hill City. He was married to Gertrude O'Connor June 6, 1932, at Logan. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Riccardi, Olathe; a brother, A.A. McNeive, Great Bend; a sister, Mrs. Helen Lough, Albion, Neb.; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Densmore. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church at Densmore. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Kansas Heart Association. Enfield-Eckhardt Funeral Home at Norton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8081 |  | Obituary- McNeive, Thomas H. Thomas Henry McNeive was born March 21, 1907, and died Feb. 9th, 1909. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. McNeive of Delia, Kans. Little Tom was ill but two days with pneumonia. All that a loving father and mother could do, was done but all to no avail. The funeral services were held at his home and conducted by Father McNeive. His remains were laid in the St. Marys Catholic cemetery on Feb. 11. --Holton Recorder [Published in The Rossville Reporter, February 26, 1909] | |
| 8082 |  | Obituary- McPherson, Gladys Gladys H. McPherson, 86, of Topeka, passed away, Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at McCrite Plaza. She was born January 14, 1919 at Jamestown, TN the daughter of Jesse and Mildred Hurst Evans. She grew up and attended schools in the Valley Falls area. She married Clarence Miller McPherson November 19, 1940 at Howard, Kansas. He preceded her in death April 3, 1971. She spent most of her adult life in Topeka, except for the ten years that she resided in Emporia. Survivors include her daughter Sandra K. Braunsdorf, two sons, Michael E. McPherson and Bruce M. McPherson, four sisters, Doris Myers, Lois Thompson and Virginia Wolfe all of Topeka, and Betty Parks of Parkville, MO and one brother Bill Evans. She also has five grandchildren Brian Braxton, Stuart Morrison, Matt McPherson, Mark McPherson, Scott McPherson and five great grandchildren, Allison and Michael McPherson, Christopher, Bailey and Cole Morrison. Mrs. McPherson will lie in state after 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 W. 10th Avenue, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday. Private family graveside services will be held at the Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Heartland Hospice Service, 1033 Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66604 or to the American Diabetes Association, 10580 Barkley, Suite 400, Overland Park, Kansas 66212. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 8083 |  | Obituary- McPherson, Raymond Raymond McPherson WADSWORTH – Raymond McPherson, 60, Delia, formerly of 326 Golden, Topeka, died Tuesday in a Wadsworth hospital where he had been a patient several months. Born Sept. 16, 1906, in Phillipsburg, he had moved to Topeka as a laborer, Mr. McPherson had moved to Delia about four years ago. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg, and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his father, Frank McPherson, Phillipsburg; three brothers, Denzel McPherson, 2819 E. 2nd, Topeka, Bob McPherson, Phillipsburg, and Fred McPherson, Los Angeles, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Protestant Chapel at the Veterans Administration Center, Wadsworth, with burial in the Wadsworth Cemetery. Larkin Funeral Home, Leavenworth, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8084 |  | Obituary- McQueen, Harold 1 Harold Lee McQueen Harold Lee McQueen, 81, of Delia, KS passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS after a short illness. Harold was born August 22, 1927 northeast of Holton, KS to Knox Ralph McQueen and Lillie Ethel Wolfe McQueen. He attended school at Pleasant Grove and Prairie View Grade Schools and graduated from Soldier High School in 1945. He lived his entire life in Jackson County; the last 47 years in Delia. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army as an Honor Guard in General Headquarters at Tokyo, Japan. Harold was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 24 years, carrying mail in the Delia community five years and in the Hoyt community for 18. In addition, he farmed and ranched, receiving the Kansas Bankers Association Soil Conservation Award and the Grassland Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Management. Mr. McQueen was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church serving on the Session numerous times. Harold was a 59 year member of the Kansas Masonic Lodge, Delia #419. Lie was secretary for many years. He was a member of the American Legion, Jimmie Lillard Post #31, Rossville. Over the years he served several times as Councilman or Mayor of Delia, Ks. He was a member of the Delia High School Board. He was also a School Board Member of USD #321, where he served as treasurer. He was a past member of the Delia Lions Club. He coached little league baseball and was a Boy Scout Leader. He married Eudora June Eakin on October 18, 1952 at the Circleville Christian Church. She survives at the home. Other survivors include two sons, Lee (Patty) McQueen of Kearney, NE; Glen McQueen of Delia, KS; a daughter, Denise Robbins of Canton, MI; grandchildren Megan McQueen of Little Rock, AR, Kurt McQueen of Conway, AR and Gwen, McKay of Detroit, MI; one sister, Betty Chilia of Ogden, UT; one brother-in-law, Dean Stauffer of Holton, KS; one sister-in-law, Ivaleu Miller of Delia, KS and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jean Stauffer. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March'5, 2009 at the Delia Presbyterian Church, Delia KS with the Reverend Douglas Phenix officiating. Interment will be at Delia Cemetery. Military graveside service will be conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Delia Presbyterian Church and may be left/sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8085 |  | Obituary- McQueen, Harold 2 HAROLD LEE MCQUEEN Harold Lee McQueen, 81, of Delia, passed away Monday, March 2,2009, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, after a short illness. Harold was born Aug. 22, 1927, northeast of Holton, to Knox Ralph McQueen and Lillie Ethel Wolfe McQueen. He attended school at Pleasant Grove and Prairie View Grade Schools and graduated from Soldier High School in 1945. He lived his entire life in Jackson County; the last 47 years in Delia. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army as an Honor Guard in General Headquarters at Tokyo, Japan. Harold was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 24 years, carrying mail in the Delia community five years and in the Hoyt community for 18. In addition, he farmed and ranched, receiving the Kansas Bankers Association Soil Conservation Award and the Grassland Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Management. Mr. McQueen was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church serving on the session numerous times. Harold was a 59-year member of the Kansas Masonic Lodge, Delia No. 419. He was secretary for many years. He was a member of the American Legion, Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, Rossville. Over the years he served several times as councilman or mayor of Delia. He was a member of the Delia School Board. He was also a school board member of USD No. 321, where he served as treasurer. He was a past member of the Delia Lions Club. He coached little league baseball and was a Boy Scout leader. He married Eudora June Eakin on Oct. 18, 1952, at the Circleville Christian Church. She survives at the home. Interment will be at Delia Cemetery. Military graveside service will be conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Delia Presbyterian Church and may be left or sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be made at www.piperfuneralhome.com. Other survivors include two sons, Lee (Patty) McQueen of Kearney, Neb.; Glen McQueen of Delia; a daughter, Denise Robbins of Canton, Mich.; grandchildren Megan McQueen of Little Rock, Ark., Kurt McQueen of Conway, Ark., and Gwen McKay of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Betty Chilia of Ogden, Utah; one brother-in-law, Dean Stauffer of Holton; one sister-in-law, Ivaleu Miller of Delia, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jean Stauffer. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 5, at the Delia Presbyterian Church, Delia, with the Reverend Douglas Phenix officiating. | |
| 8086 |  | Obituary- McRoberts, Florence FIorence McRoberts SILVER LAKE - Mrs. Florence M. McRoberts, 82, Silver Lake, died Tuesday in a rest home here. She had been a patient in a Topeka hospital from Dec. 2 to Dec. 5,1971. She was born Nov. 25, 1889, near Silver Lake and spent her life in the Silver Lake community. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Her husband, Robert McRoberts, died in February, 1966. Survivors include four sons, Howard McRoberts, Silver Lake, Lee McRoberts, Manhattan, Albert McRoberts, 325 Harrison, Topeka, and George McRoberts, Palo Alto, Calif.; and two daughters, Mrs. Edna Wyatt, Carmichael, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Beal, 929 Cambridge, Topeka. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Amy Trimble, 437 Poplar, Topeka, Mrs. Helen Banta, Delia, and Mrs. Grace Maddox, Harrison, Ark.; three brothers, Warren Higbee, 620 W. 3rd, Topeka, Roy Higbee, Elmont, and Ralph Higbee, Tulsa, Okla.; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. | |
| 8087 |  | Obituary- McRoberts, Joseph JOSEPH MCROBERTS Joseph McRoberts, 77, was born on the farm north of Silver Lake, where he lived all his life. He had not been able to work on the farm for nearly two years. He was born Feb. 23, 1881, and passed away at a Topeka Hospital Sept. 4, 1958. He is survived by three brothers, John, of California; Robert and Josh of Silver Lake; a sister, Olivia, also of Silver Lake. Funeral services were Sept. 6, at Parker Mortuary. Burial was in Silver Lake Cemetery. | |
| 8088 |  | Obituary- McRoberts, Joshua Josh McRoberts Joshua McRoberts, 76, a lifelong resident at Silver Lake, died Sunday night in a Topeka hospital. He was born July 24, 1885, near Silver Lake and was a farmer in that community all his life. He was a member of the Silver Lake Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his widow, Pearl, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Bailey, Meriden; a son, Eugene McRoberts, Topeka; two brothers, John McRoberts, Venice, Calif., and R. L. McRoberts, Silver Lake; and a granddaughter. Services were at 3:30 p. m. Tuesday in Silver Lake Methodist Church with burial in Silver Lake Cemetery. Parker Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8089 |  | Obituary- McRoberts, Robert ROBERT MCROBERTS, KILLED ON HIGHWAY Aiding his father and other youngsters in restoring overturned sheds and building to their rightful position Friday morning. Robert McRoberts, 10, of Silver Lake, was instantly killed when he ran in front of a Santa Fe bus, on highway 40, at the south edge of Silver Lake, near the Frank Bridgeford home. Halloween pranksters had overturned several buildings, Sheriff Dean Rogers learned on investigation, and the boy was assisting his father, Town Marshal R. L. McRoberts in righting them. The bus was driven by E. S. Moore of 213 South Ninth street, Salina, and was westbound. It was traveling at a low rate of speed, when the youngster darted out of a group and in front of it. His head was crushed. Sheriff Rogers and Hall Smith, assistant county attorney went immediately to the scene of the accident. Rogers said that it appeared to have been an “‘unavoidable accident.” A relief driver was sent to Silver Lake to take the bus west. The child’s body was brought to Topeka and taken to Shellabarger’s funeral home. Besides his parents four brothers, Howard, Albert, Lee and George McRoberts and two sisters, Mrs. Edna Wyatt and Miss Ruth McRoberts, all of Silver Lake, survive him. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Silver Lake Methodist church conducted by Rev. Dennison. Our community was saddened last Friday by the death of Robert McRoberts, 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McRoberts, who was killed on the pavement near the Frank Bridgford home by a bus. He had accompanied his father, who is city marshal, and a group of boys to repair some Halloween damage done the night before. While crossing the pavement Robert was struck by the bus and killed instantly. The funeral was conducted from the M. E. church Sunday afternoon by the Rev. C. B. Dennison. Music was furnished by Mrs. Alden Goodnow and Mrs. C.O. Shafer, accompanied by Mrs. Kate Dudley. The pallbearers were Jack Merillat, Charles Griffin, Billie Jeffries, Jimmie Miller, Billie Bell and Gene Beal. Our community extends their sympathy to the bereaved parents, sisters and brothers. [Card of Thanks not transcribed since much was missing.] | |
| 8090 |  | Obituary- McRoberts, Sarah SARAH J. MCROBERTS Miss Sarah J. McRoberts, 69, died Thursday at her home on Rt. l, Silver Lake. She was born Nov. 5, 1888, near Silver Lake and was a lifelong resident of that community. She is survived by a sister, Olivia McRoberts, of the home; five brothers, John McRoberts of Venice. Calif.; Joe McRoberts and George McRoberts also of the home; Robert McRoberts of Silver Lake; Josh McRoberts of Rt. 1, Silver Lake and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. Card of Thanks Our sincere thanks to everyone for the many cards, letters, flowers and gifts that came to us during our sorrow. Special thanks to our community and the ones who called and helped at the house. McRoberts Family | |
| 8091 |  | Obituary- McRoberts, Wilbur Wilbur Eugene "Gene” McRoberts Silver Lake - Wilbur Eugene "Gene" McRoberts, 74, Silver Lake, died Mon., Sept. 1,2008, at Rossville Valley Manor. He was born March 7,1934, in Shawnee County, the son of Pearl and Joshua McRoberts. He went to school at Forest Bluff Grade School and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1951. Gene served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956. He retired from Kaw Valley Electric on March 1, 1996. He was a member of the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, Lake Lodge # 50 AF & AM (Past Master), Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies (life member), Jimmie Lillard Post # 31 of the American Legion, and Silver Lake Lions Club (charter member). Gene served on the Grove Township Board for 18 years. He was united in marriage with Vada Hope George on Nov. 1, 1952, in Topeka. They have one daughter, Jeanette Catron. Gene is survived by his wife: Vada of the home; daughter: Jeanette (Keith) Catron; grandchildren: Dustin (Angela) Dick, Melissa (Courtney) Morgan and Derek (Kimberlee) Dick; a step-granddaughter: Erin (Trent) Kraus; and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thurs., Sept. 4, 2008, at the Silver Lake United Methodist Church. A U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard will conduct military honors at Walnut Hill Cem¬etery. Gene will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wed., at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Silver Lake United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Silver Lake, KS 66539 or Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com | |
| 8092 |  | Obituary- Meade, Abca Abca Hope Meade Abca Hope Meade, 85, Rossville, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at her home in Rossville. She was born August 5, 1918, in Rossville, the daughter of Walter and Ida Lorannie “Rena” Marney Patton and had lived in Rossville all of her life. She graduated from Rossville High School, and beauty college in Manhattan. She was a beauty operator in Rossville and in Topeka. She worked for the United States Postal Service in Rossville before she retired. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, and a member of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Nations of Shawnee, OK. On June 4, 1940, she was married to Charles Meade in St. Marys. He survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Charles Meade, Jr., Rossville; two sisters, Nora Dell Foresman, St. Marys, and Eileen St. Louis, Topeka; a granddaughter and a grandson; and one great-granddaughter. Preceding her in death are a grandson, Dwight Meade, in July 1971; her parents; brothers Osto, Kermit and Pete Patton; and sisters Donic Parr and Juanita Foresman. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. She will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Abac Hope Meade (named spelled incorrectly) ROSSVILLE – Abac Hope Meade, 85, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. She will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville, where there will be a rosary at 7 p.m. | |
| 8093 |  | Obituary- Meade, Amy 1 Mrs. Amy Meade Mrs. Amy A. Meade, 84, died Tuesday at her home, 3644 Kirklawn. She had been ill about three years. She was born Nov. 23, 1890, at Maple Hill and lived in the Rossville community before she moved to Topeka three years ago. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Rossville and the women’s group at the church. Mrs. Meade was a member of Utah Unit No. 18 of the auxiliary of Disabled American Veterans and was a past recorder of the Rossville chapter of Royal Neighbors of America. She was a member of the auxiliary of the American Legion and the Golden Agers Club, both at Rossville. She was married to Grant Meade April 6, 1909. He died Aug. 17, 1957. A daughter, Helen Meade, died in 1916. She also was preceded in death by a grandson and a great-grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Etta Richardson, at home, and Mrs. Opal Forbes, Torrance, Calif.; three sons, Franklin Meade, 1925 Michigan, Charles Meade, Rossville, and Grant Meade Jr., Brigham City, Utah; a sister, Mrs. Florence Puckett, 724 Freeman; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Rossville. | |
| 8094 |  | Obituary- Meade, Amy 2 MRS. AMY MEADE Mrs. Amy A. Meade, 84, died Tuesday, September 25, 1975 at her home, 3644 Kirklawn in Topeka. She had been ill about three years. She was born November 23,1890, at Maple Hill and lived in the Rossville community before she moved to Topeka three years ago. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Rossville and the women’s group at the church. Mrs. Meade was a member of Utah Unit No. 18 of the auxiliary of Disabled American Veterans and was a past recorder of the Rossville chapter of Royal Neighbors of America. She was a member of the auxiliary of the American Legion and the Golden Agers Club, both at Rossville. She was married to Grant Meade April 6, 1909. He died August 17, 1957. A daughter, Helen Meade, died in 1916. She also was preceded in death by a grandson and a great-grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Etta Richardson, at home, and Mrs. Opal Forbes, Torrance, Calif.; three sons, Franklin Meade, Topeka, Charles Meade, Rossville, and Grant Meade, Jr., Brigham City, Utah; a sister, Mrs. Florence Puckett, Topeka; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery under the direction of Parker Mortuary in Topeka. Casket bearers were Ralph Page, LaVerne Spears, George Stadler, Richard Kelsey, Scott Kelsey and Verlon Cress. | |
| 8095 |  | Obituary- Meade, Charles CHARLES U. MEADE Charles U. Meade, 88, Rossville, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at the Rossville Healthcare Center. He was born June 9, 1918, at Wakeana, Okla., the son of Grant and Amy Steffee Meade. He moved to the Rossville community at an early age and attended school there. Mr. Meade served in the United States Navy. Charles was a heavy equipment operator and had worked construction for many years. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He also was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 for 49 years, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 15017 and the Hoisting and Portable Union No. 101 out of Kansas City. On June 4, 1940, he was united in marriage to Abca Hope Patton at St. Marys. She died March 14,2004. Mr. Meade was also preceded in death by a grandson, Dwight Meade in. July 1971. Survivors include a son, Charles (Patti) Meade Jr., Rossville; a granddaughter, Tonya (Brian) Hatina, Rossville; a grandson, Jared Meade, Topeka and two great granddaughters, Erika and Emily. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, June 2, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 8096 |  | Obituary- Meade, Dwight Dwight J. Meade ROSSVILLE — Services for Dwight Joseph Meade, 17- month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meade Jr., Rossville, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. The child died Wednesday morning in a Kansas City hospital after a long illness. He was born Feb. 14, 1971, at Topeka. Other survivors include his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat McDiffett, Silver Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meade, Rossville, and great- grandmothers, Mrs. Margaret Beagel, 1312 Polk, Topeka, and Mrs. Arnolla McDiffett, Dwight, and Mrs. Amy Meade, Rossville. A scripture service will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Davidson-Duff Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Heart Research Fund at the Kansas University Medical Center. DWIGHT JOSEPH MEADE Dwight Joseph Meade, 17 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meade, Jr., Rossville, died Thursday in a Kansas City, Ks. hospital following a long illness. He was born Feb. 14,1971, at Topeka. Survivors include his grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat McDiffett, Silver Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meade, Rossville, and great-grandmothers, Mrs. Margaret Beagel, Mrs. Arnolla McDiffett, Dwight, and Mrs. Amy Meade, Rossville. Scriptures were read at 8:00 p.m. Friday at Davidson-Duff Funeral Home. Mass of the Angels was read at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. He was buried in the Rossville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Heart Research Fund at the Kansas University Medical Center. | |
| 8097 |  | Obituary- Meade, Eli Grant Meade was called to Buffalo, Oklahoma, Wednesday, by the death of his brother, Eli Meade, which occurred Tuesday night. | |
| 8098 |  | Obituary- Meade, Ulysses GRANT MEADE DIES U. Grant Meade, 77, died Wednesday at his home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the Methodist Church with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. Hurley Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. ULYSSES GRANT MEADE Ulysses Grant Meade was born June 26, 1830, at Collins, Iowa. He passed away August 14, 1957, at his home in Rossville Kansas, at the age of 77 years, 1 month. 19 days. Mr. Meade came to Kansas in a covered wagon at the age of nine when his parents homesteaded at Osborne. In 1908 he moved to the Willard community and it was there, in the next year, that he was married to Amy Ann Steffee. They were the parents of six children. One daughter, Helen Margaret, died in infancy. He was also preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and three sisters. Mr. Meade is survived by his widow, Amy, three sons: Franklin Henry, Charles Ulysses, and Grant Junior; two daughters: Etta Mae Richardson of Topeka and Opal Ellen Fueston of Huntington Park, California; eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mr. Meade was a member of the Baptist Church at Osborne, Kansas. He was a kind husband and father and loved his community. | |
| 8099 |  | Obituary- Medley, Phyllis CHILD KILLED IN A CRASH An 18-months-old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Medley, of Tampa, Marion county, was fatally injured last Friday night when the car driven by Medley collided with a car driven by Roy Kirk, insurance dealer of Topeka, near the Emert place west of Rossville. Both cars were wrecked. The Medley baby died in St. Francis hospital about two hours later. Mr. and Mrs. Medley and their son received severe bruises. Kirk received fractures of his rib and knee cap. Kirk was taken to Stormont hospital. The cars crashed when Kirk made a desperate and successful attempt to avoid striking a vehicle driven by Chester Bellman, who was on his way from Rossville to his home on the John Kesler place. As Kirk swung around the wagon the Medley car, a model T. Ford, with dim lights, appeared thru the rain that was falling. The cars met head on, and were so badly wrecked they had to be towed away. Passersby took the victims of the accident to St. Francis and Stormont hospitals. Ernest Quigley famed athletic official on his way to his home at St. Marys for Christmas helped aid the injured persons. The Medley child, Phillis, died soon after reaching St. Francis hospital. She had received a skull fracture. Kirk was sent to Stormont hospital. The death of the Medley baby is the twenty-sixth death in Shawnee county resulting from a motor car accident. The child’s body was sent to Brennan’s undertaking establishment. | |
| 8100 |  | Obituary- Medley, Sarah Sarah Medley November 21, 1926 — November 3, 2019 Sarah F. Medley, 92 years old passed away on November 3rd, 2019. She was born November 21, 1926. She is survived by her son Earl E. Smith. Inurnment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneral home.com. |
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