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| 8701 |  | Obituary- O'Donnell, Velda Velda L. O'Donnell ROSSVILLE - Velda L. O'Donnell, 95, of Rossville, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at a St. Marys nursing home. She was born Aug. 27, 1909, in Wamego, the daughter of George and Ethel Lister Mitchell. She had lived in the Rossville community for many years and had lived several years with her daughter in Paxico before going to St. Marys Manor. She had worked as a telephone operator, in a coin laundry and for the Rossville Reporter, all in Rossville. Mrs. O'Donnell was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church and a 59-year member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville. She married Thomas W. O'Donnell in 1932. He died in 1974. Surviving are a daughter, Darlene, and her husband, Wayne Clark, Paxico; a brother, Ted Mitchell, Maple Hill; two sisters, Roxie Banta, Silver Lake, and Ruby Adams, Portland, Ore.; two grandsons, Philip Clark, Overbrook, and Doug Clark, Lawrence; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. O'Donnell will lie in state after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends until the service time. Memorial contributions may be given to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, American Legion Auxiliary, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 8702 |  | Obituary- O'Donnell, Virginia Virginia N. O’Donnell KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Virginia N. O'Donnell, 87, Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Rossville, died Monday, March 8, 1993, at a Kansas City, Mo., medical center. Mrs. O'Donnell was a former waitress, Fred Harvey Girl and a telephone operator for Santa Fe Railway. She was born June 4, 1905, at Rossville, the daughter of Charles and Hattie Denton Bixby. Mrs. O'Donnell was a member of Eastgate Chapter No. 367 of the Order of Eastern Star at Kansas City, Mo., and Citizen Band of the Potawatomi Tribe of Oklahoma. She was widowed. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Crose, Nevada, Mo.; three sisters, Grace Bussey and Mabie Patten, both of Topeka, and Edna Mae Taylor, Silver Lake; two brothers, Robert Bixby, Silver Lake, and Don Bixby, Rossville; a granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in D.W. Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel in Kansas City, Mo. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery at Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel. | |
| 8703 |  | Obituary- O'Neil, Dora Mrs. Dora O'Neil Mrs. Dora O'Neil, died Tuesday at her home in Topeka at the age of 50. The funeral was held today from the Penwell Chapel Topeka and interment made in the Topeka cemetery. Mrs. O'Neil was once a resident of Rossville years ago when the family lived here. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zickenbine and will be remembered by the older residents. She is survived by two daughters her husband having died about 12 years ago. Mrs. E.D. Hartzell attended the funeral today. | |
| 8704 |  | Obituary- O'Neil, William Rossville’s oldest citizen dies William E. O’Neil, 96, of Rossville died Sunday in a Topeka hospital after a two-month illness. He was born October 13, 1864 in Illinois and moved with his parents to Nebraska when he was 10. In 1884 he moved to Flush, Kansas, and farmed in Flush and Wamego communities. He was married to Sophia Keller in Wamego in 1889, and they moved to farm near Delia in 1933. In 1944 Mr. O’ Neil retired and moved to Rossville. His wife died in 1945. Survivors include his grandchildren. Rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Services were at 9 a. m. Wednesday in the St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville. The Rev. Michael R. McNally, S.J., of [missing rest] | |
| 8705 |  | Obituary- O'Trimble, William William LeRoy O’Trimble NORTONVILLE — William LeRoy O'Trimble, 59, Nortonville, died Tuesday, March 26, 1996, at a Winchester hospital. Mr. O'Trimble was a licensed funeral director and embalmer in both Kansas and Missouri and he owned and operated O’Trimble Funeral Homes at Nortonville and Effingham. He also was associated with Hutton Monuments at Lawrence and he held a Kansas Insurance Agent license. He had worked for the Santa Fe Railroad offices at Topeka in 1956 and 1957 and for Sandia Corp. at Albuquerque, N.M., for the Atomic Energy Commission from 1958 to 1971. He purchased the Warren Funeral Home at Nortonville in 1972 and then opened the funeral home at Effingham in 1974. He was awarded the Business of the Year Award by Friends of the 4-H in 1980. He was born July 23, 1936, at Nortonville, the son of Thomas William and Verna Mae Bracken O’Trimble, He was graduated from Nortonville High School in 1954 and attended Clark’s Business College at Topeka. He later was graduated from Kansas City, Kan., Community Junior College with an AA degree in mortuary science in December 1976. Mr. O’Trimble was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church where he was an elder and had served on the board of finance. He was a member of the Lutheran Layman’s League, the National Funeral Director's Association, the Kansas Funeral Director's Association and the Kansas Embalmers and Eye Enucleation Association. He had served on the board of directors for Kansas City, Kan., Community Junior College, Department of Mortuary Science, the Jefferson County Memorial Hospital and Geriatric Center and the Atchison Area United Way. He started the Nortonville, Effingham and Corpus Christi Community Blood Programs in 1974. He was married to Mary Jean Anderson on Dec. 25,1957, at Nortonville. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters; Kristy Noll and Pamela J. Hoffelt, both of Nortonville; a brother, Vernon “Bub” O’Trimble, Topeka; five grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church at Nortonville. Burial will be at the Nortonville Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the O’Trimble Funeral Home at Nortonville. Memorial contributions may be made either to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church or to the American Heart Association and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 8706 |  | Obituary- Ohlfest, Albert Bert Ohlfest Albert F. Ohlfest, a former Rossville business man when he was a member of the firm of Guth & Ohlfest, died at his home in Elsmore, Kansas, Sunday, April 2, after several weeks' illness. Mr. Ohlfest is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter and two grandchildren. He was 63 years of age. He was buried with Masonic honors in Elsmore cemetery, Wednesday, April 5th. | |
| 8707 |  | Obituary- Ohse, Brenda Brenda L. (Miller) Ohse Brenda L. Miller Ohse, 59, of Scranton, passed on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City after suffering a heart attack. Brenda was born the youngest of three children on May 11, 1961, to DeVere and Grace Miller. Brenda grew-up in the Rossville and Willard communities. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1979. Brenda began working at Hallmark Cards in August 1979, and retired after 39 years of service. Brenda married Michael Ohse on June 24, 2019. Survivors include her husband, a brother Rick (Cindy) Miller, a sister Kathy McCormic; three nieces LeAnn (Travis), Shannon (Scotty), and Julie, two great-nieces, and in-laws Carol and Henry Ohse. Graveside services for immediate family will be held at the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 8708 |  | Obituary- Oldfield, Charles 1 Charles Oldfield Graveside services were at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, for Charles "Butch" Oldfield, 68, Rossville, who died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. He was born November 19, 1904, in Rossville, and was a lifelong resident of that community. Mr. Oldfield was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Rossville American Legion Post No. 31. Survivors include four brothers, Louis Oldfield, Apache Junction, Ariz., Thomas Oldfield, Topeka, Henry Oldfield, Denver, and Ernest Oldfield, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lois Millenbruch, Netawaka, and Mrs. Martha Root, Carthage, Mo. Rossville American Legion Post No. 31 conducted graveside services. Davidson-Duff Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. ---- Charles Oldfield Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, for Charles "Butch" Oldfield, 68, Rossville, who died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. He was born Nov. 19, 1904, in Rossville, and was a lifelong resident of that community. Mr. Oldfield was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Rossville American Legion Post No. 31. Survivors include four brothers, Louis Oldfield, Apache Junction, Ariz., Thomas Oldfield, Topeka, Henry Oldfield, Denver, and Ernest Oldfield, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lois Millenbruch, Netawaka, and Mrs. Martha Root, Carthage, Mo. Rossville American Legion Post No. 31 conducted graveside services. Mr. Oldfield will lie in state at Davidson-Duff Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Saturday. | |
| 8709 |  | Obituary- Oldfield, Emily Mrs. Emily Oldfield Died Yesterday Mrs. Emily Oldfield died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning after a short illness. Death was primarily due to valvular heart disease with lobar pneumonia as a contributory cause. The latter developed shortly after her last illness started last Friday. The funeral will be held tomorrow, (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home on North Main street the service conducted by Rev. McCulloch of the Methodist church. Interment will be made in the Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Oldfield's death came rather unexpectedly to her friends, her condition becoming decidedly worse late Tuesday night. She was one of the early settlers of Rossville township coming here with her husband and her family in 1880 from Illinois. She was a native of England, where she was born in Derbyshire, July 28, 1839 and would have been 81 years old next July 28. Mr. and Mrs. Oldfield came to Illinois in the early seventies with their family of two children, William and Mary. After eight years residence there they came to Rossville and settled on the farm now occupied by the James White family. The other children, John, Fannie and Tom were born in America. By hard work and good management they accumulated much of the land surrounding the home farm which they divided among the children after coming to town, about 12 years ago. Mr. Oldfield died in December 1913. Mrs. Oldfield is survived by her children, two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Mary Cottle, Mrs. Fannie Cottle of Rossville, John and William Oldfield of Rossville and Tom Oldfield of Richland, Kansas. [Note: Headstone says DOB 28 Jul 1841] | |
| 8710 |  | Obituary- Oldfield, Fannie Fannie Oldfield Mrs. Fannie Oldfield of Rossville died Sunday evening in a Topeka nursing home. She was 85. She was born Feb. 23, 1879, at West Liberty, Ky., and was a resident of the Rossville community 56 years. She was a member of the Christian Church. Her husband, William Oldfield, died in April, 1946. Mrs. Oldfield is survived by a brother, Goebel Cottle, 2134 Plass; and four sisters, Mrs. Emma Waller, 427 Wilson, and Mrs. Linnie Prater, Mrs. Bessie Sartup and Mrs. Rae Trimble, all of Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Rossville Christian Church with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. The Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8711 |  | Obituary- Oldfield, John JOHN J. OLDFIELD John J. Oldfield, 83, died Monday at his home here. He was born February 2, 1874, in Iowa and came to Kansas 75 years ago. He was a retired farmer who had lived in this vicinity many years. Survivors include five sons, Charles James Oldfield of the home; Thomas Oldfield, Topeka; Henry Oldfield, Denver; Ernest Oldfield of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Louis Oldfield of Ogden, Utah; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Root, Topeka, and Mrs. Lois Mullenbuch, Netawaka. and one brother, Tom Oldfield, Silver Lake. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 pm in the Rossville Christian church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 8712 |  | Obituary- Oldfield, Margert Last Rites for Mrs. Oldfield Funeral services for Mrs. John Oldfield were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church, with the pastor, Orel Newbrey in charge. Music was furnished by Mrs. Marlin Harth and Mrs. Herbert Trimble, with Mrs. Joe Campbell accompanying at the piano. Pallbearers were Messrs. Henry Cerny, H.K. Prater, Glen Marney, Luther Foster, Emial Kovar and Clarence Hahn. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. [From 12 May 1949] --- Mrs. John Oldfield Mrs. Margaret Oldfield, 65, died Wednesday noon at her home in Rossville. She was born in Edwardsville, Feb. 28, 1884, and had spent all of her life in Rossville. She leaves her husband, John Oldfield; five sons, Charles of Rossville, Thomas of Topeka, Louis of New Plymouth, Idaho, Henry of Golden, Colo., and Ernest of Manhattan; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Bravence of Topeka, Mrs. Lois Mullenbruch of Soldier and Mrs. Martha Root of Topeka; two brothers, Tom O'Donnell of Rossville and Henry O'Donnell of Wamego; one sister, Mrs. Emma Van Vleck of Kansas City, Mo.; 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Christian church in Rossville, and burial will be in the Rossville, cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Parker Mortuary from noon Thursday until noon Friday. --- In Memory of Mrs. John Oldfield who died 1 years ago today, May 11. The flower we place upon your grave May wither and decay, But love for you who sleeps beneath Will never fade away. Sadly missed by John Oldfield and children. [11 May 1950] [Note: Headstone spells name Margert] | |
| 8713 |  | Obituary- Oldfield, Samuel 1 Samuel Oldfield At Rest Samuel Oldfield, one of Rossville township's pioneer settlers passed away Friday evening December 26, at 6:30 after an illness of several weeks. The end, while in no wise unexpected was a shock to many of his old friends and neighbors. Mr. Oldfield has been in poor health for many months and gradually grew weaker. He has suffered from heart trouble for many years and his death was due to heart disease. He has been a resident of Rossville township since 1879 when he came from Moline, Illinois. He has been one of the hardest working men in the county and by thrift and varied investments had layed up quite a competence for himself and family. Sammy, as he was best known to his old acquaintances and neighbors, was well liked. Being a native of England he possessed many of the virtues and qualities of that sturdy people that made him a good citizen. Mr. Oldfield was 72 years, 7 months and 12 days old at the time of his death. He was born May 14, 1841, in Stonymiddleton, Berbyshire [sic Derbyshire], England. He came to America in 1871 and located at Moline, Ill. After living there for eight years he came to Kansas and purchased the old home place now occupied by his son Tom. As he prospered he acquired more land until a few years ago he owned a quarter section on the north and south of his home place and one west of the home place. These he parceled out to his five children giving each boy a quarter section and his two daughters 120 acres each. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Alexander and interment made in the Rossville cemetery. The A.O.U.W. and M.W.A. lodges, both of which he was a member, attended the funeral in a body. He leaves to mourn his loss, his aged widow, three sons, William, Jack and Tom and two daughters Mrs. Robert Cottle and Mrs. Launda Cottle, all of whom reside in this vicinity. One brother, the only surviving member of his own family, who lives in Illinois, was unable to attend the funeral being himself very ill and in a critical condition. [From Dec 1913] | |
| 8714 |  | Obituary- Oldfield, Samuel 2 Resolutions of Condolence Whereas, the Reaper of Time has visited our midst again and gathered into the harvest our esteemed neighbor, Mr. Samuel Oldfield, and Whereas, our Camp has lost a loyal and faithful member, the family a true and devoted husband and father and the community a good citizen, therefore, be it Resolved, that the hall of Evergreen Camp No. 1511, M.W.A. be draped in mourning for 30 days and the Counsel of said Camp visit the home of the late neighbor Samuel Oldfield and extend the sympathy of this Camp, in their loss, and be it further Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Camp and a copy be presented to the family and that a copy be given to the Rossville Reporter for publication. F.N. Binns, E.J. Howard C.E. Gresser Committee [From 15 Jan 1914] --- The A.O.U.W. made quick settlement in paying the insurance on the policy of the late Samuel Oldfield. Just two weeks to a day after his death a check for $2,000 was handed to the beneficiary of his policy. Mr. Oldfield had been a member in good standing since 1887. ---- (First published in Rossville Reporter Jan. 29, '14) State of Kansas} SS, Shawnee County } In the matter of the estate of Samuel Oldfield, late of Shawnee county, Kansas. Notice of Appointment Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of Jan., A.D., 1914, the undersigned were, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly appointed executors of the estate of Samuel Oldfield, late of Shawnee county, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Emily Oldfield Fannie Cottle I.B. Alter Executors [29 Jan 1914] ---- By terms of the will of the late Samuel Oldfield made public this week, each one of his children received a valuable farm and each grandchild received $500 to beheld in trust until they become of age. The remainder of the estate is given to his widow to be equally divided between the children at her death Mrs. Oldfield, Mrs. Fanny Cottle and I.B. Alter are named as executors. [29 Jan 1914] | |
| 8715 |  | Obituary- Oldfield, Thomas Thomas Oldfield Thomas Oldfield, 93, Silver Lake, died Thursday evening in a Topeka hospital. He was born Oct. 10, 1880, in Rossville. He was a farmer and had lived in Silver Lake since 1936. Mr. Oldfield was preceded in death by his wife, Kate Oldfield, March 15, 1965. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Nancy Maus, Delia, Mrs. Nellie Davidson, 1710 E. 5th, Mrs. Mary Ann Aumiller, Inglewood, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Pool, Circleville; a son, K.L. Oldfield, Torrance, Calif.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Davidson-Duff Funeral Home. Burial will e in Silver Lake Cemetery. | |
| 8716 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Christina Christina Matilda "Tina" Polson Olejnik Christina Matilda "Tina" Polson Olejnik, Rossville, 85, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the St. Marys Manor. She was born February 16, 1930 at Omaha, NE, the daughter of Ellis and Juanita Mitchell Polson. Mrs. Olejnik was a homemaker and farm wife, farming with her husband north of Rossville and had worked at the St. Marys Manor for many years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Rossville, where she served as an Elder and was a member of the Presbyterian Women. She taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years and had completed the four-year Menninger Bible Course. Mrs. Olejnik was a member and officer of the ZCBJ Lodge at Rossville, and served as a correspondent for the Western Fraternal Herald for many years. Tina was a lifelong volunteer for the church, lodge and the Czech Moravan Cemetery. On October 6, 1948 she was united in marriage to William Olejnik at Rossville. He preceded her in death on November 17, 2014. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Tammy Olejnik and Lila (Doug) Wolc, a grandson, Blake Wolc and her sister Greta Polson Olejnik. Survivors include her son, Robert (Kathy) Olejnik, Rossville; her daughter Lisa (Jim) Pinney, Johnstown, NE; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, September 14, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Czech Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Czech Moravan Cemetery or the Rossville Public Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 8717 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Edward Edward Olejnik Rossville - Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Edward Olejnik, 75, Rossville, who died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at a Topeka hospice house. He was born Jan. 31, 1926, north of Rossville, to George and Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik. He spent his early life in the Rossville community and attended Victor 101 School. He was a farmer and a mechanic and had worked for Oldsmobile, Chevrolet and Ford dealerships. He moved in 1963 to Holton where he worked for the John Deere farm implement dealership before he retired in 1988. He lived in Rossville since Jul 2000. He was a member of ZCBJ Lodge No. 128 in Rossville. He married Greta Polson on Oct. 6, 1948. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Linda Smatla, Oskaloosa, and Judy Smith, Topeka; two brothers, Henry Olejnik, Delia, and William Olejnik, Rossville; four sisters, Helen Donly, St. Joseph, Mo., and Josephine Pressgrove, Georgianne Davis and Agnes Wike, all in Topeka; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Czech-Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville. Mr. Olejnik will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care in Topeka. | |
| 8718 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Elvara Elvara Olejnik Delia- Elvara Louella Olejnik, 79, Delia, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mrs. Olejnik had worked for the Seymour Factory and Jones-Mack Furniture Store, both in Topeka. She was born Oct. 18, 1922, in Centralia, the daughter of George and Ethel Lister Mitchell. She was a longtime resident of Delia. Mrs. Olejnik was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and the Moravan Lodge No. 128 in Rossville. She married Henry Olejnik on April 17, 1945, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Charlotte Moreland, Weston, Mo.; a brother, Ted Mitchell, Maple Hill; three sisters, Velda O'Donnell, Paxico, Roxie Banta, Silver Lake, and Ruby Adams, Portland, Ore.; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be at the Czech Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Mrs. Olejnik will lie in state after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Manor or to Midland Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 8719 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, George 1 George Olejnik George Olejnik, 86, Delia, died Thursday, December 7, 1995 at the Rossville Valley Manor, where he had been for a few days. He was born September 7, 1909 at Rossville, the son of George, Sr. and Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik. He had lived in the Delia community many years. George grew up in the Rossville and Delia communities. He was an apprentice with Bill Sneller Blacksmith Shop in Rossville for a few years. He was a blacksmith and welder, and owned and operated the Olejnik Welding and Blacksmith Shop in Delia for 38 years. He retired in 1974. George made many tools and knives, and also did woodworking. He was on the Delia City Council and had served as mayor of Delia. He served on the Delia School Board for several years. He was a project leader for the 4-H Club, a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church, and a charter member of the Delia Lions Club. He had been a member of the Western Fraternal Lodge Association. He was married to Letha Kovar November 26, 1939, north of Topeka. She died March 8, 1995. Surviving him are two daughters, Patricia Tomson, Rossville, and Joyce Ward, Delia; three brothers, William Olejnik, Rossville, Edward Olejnik, Holton, and Henry Olejnik, Delia; four sisters, Helen Donly, St. Joseph, Mo., Josephine Pressgrove, Georgianne Davis and Agnes Wike, all of Topeka; and four grandchildren. A family visitation was from 2:30 until 4:00 Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. His funeral service was at 10:00 Monday at the Delia Presbyterian Church; interment was in Czech Moravan Cemetery southeast of Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or the ZCBJ Lodge and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 8720 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, George 2 George Olejnik Delia- George Olejnik, 86, Delia, died Thursday, December 7, 1995 at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Olejnik owned and operated Olejnik Welding and Blacksmith Shop at Delia for 38 years before he retired in 1974. He hand made tools and knives and also did woodworking. He had served on the Delia City Council and school board and was a former Delia mayor. He was born Sept. 7, 1909, at Rossville, the son of George Sr. and Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik. He had lived in the Delia community several years. Mr. Olejnik was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Delia Lions Club. He had been a former project leader for the 4-H Club and a member of the Western Fraternal Lodge Association for more than 50 years. He was married to Letha Kovar on Nov. 26, 1939, north of Topeka. She died March 8, 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Tomson, Rossville, and Joyce Ward, Delia; three brothers, William Olejnik, Rossville, Edward Olejnik, Holton, and Henry Olejnik, Delia; four sisters, Helen Donly, St. Joseph, Mo., Josephine Pressgrove, Topeka, Georgianne Davis and Agnes Wike, both of Topeka; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at the Czech Moravan Cemetery southeast of Delia. Mr. Olejnik will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or the ZCBJ Lodge and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 8721 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, George 3 Olejnik George Olejnik, 86, Delia, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 1995, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Olejnik owned and operated Olejnik Welding and Blacksmith Shop at Delia for 38 years before he retired in 1974. He hand made tools and knives and also did woodworking. He had served on the Delia City Council and school board and was a former Delia mayor. He was born Sept. 7, 1909, at Rossville, the son of George Sr. and Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik. He had lived in the Delia community several years. Mr. Olejnik was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Delia Lions Club. He had been a former project leader for the 4-H Club and a member of the Western Fraternal Lodge Association for more than 50 years. He was married to Letha Kovar on Nov. 26, 1939, north of Topeka. She died March 8, 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Tomson, Rossville, and Joyce Ward, Delia; three brothers, William Olejnik, Rossville, Edward Olejnik, Delia [mistake here when compared to other obits]; four sisters, Helen Donly, St. Joseph, Mo., Josephine Pressgrove, Georgianne Davis and Agnes Wike, all of Topeka; four grandchildren. Services were on Monday at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Burial was at the Czech Moravan Cemetery southeast of Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or the ZCBJ Lodge and sent in care of the funeral home. [remaining portion attached in error and belongs to someone else's obituary] George Olejnik Lodge No. 128, Rossville, Kansas Brother George Olejnik was born September 7, 1909 at Rossville to George Sr. and Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik and died December 7, 1995 at Rossville. Funeral services were held December 11, with interment at Czech Moravan Cemetery. George married Letha Kovar on November 26, 1929 [1939] at Topeka. Survivors include Patricia Tomson of Rossville, Joyce Ward of Delia, Henry Olejnik of Delia, William Olejnik of Rossville, Edward Olejnik of Halton [Holton], Josephine Pressgrove, Georgian [Georgianne] Davis, Agnes Wike, all of Topeka, Helen Donly of St. Joseph, MO and four grandchildren. William Olejnik, Secretary | |
| 8722 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Greta Greta Mae Olejnik Greta Mae Olejnik, 75, passed away Friday, June 1, 2007, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born Jan. 12, 1932, at Centralia, the daughter of Ellis and Juanita Mitchell Polson. Greta worked in the Food Services Department for the Holton School District for over 30 years and also worked in the Bakery Department at Ron's United Super in Holton. On Oct. 6, 1948, she was united in marriage to Edward Olejnik. He died Oct. 6, 2001, on their 53rd wedding anniversary. Surviving are two daughters, Linda Smatla, and her husband Larry, Oskaloosa, and Judy Smith and her partner, Dee Bardini, Aberdeen, NJ; grandchildren, Laura Smatla Turner, and her husband, Jim, Oskaloosa and Luke Smatla, Nortonville; a great-grandson, Garrett Turner, Oskaloosa; a sister, Tina Olejnik and her husband Bill, Rossville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 5, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment was in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or to the Rossville Presbyterian Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 8723 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Henry 1 Henry Olejnik Delia- Henry Olejnik, 88, Delia, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at a Topeka hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery, north of Rossville. He will lie in state from noon until service time on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the ZCBJ Lodge No. 128 and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kan. 66536. | |
| 8724 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Henry 2 Olejnik Henry Olejnik, 88, Delia, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 5, 1916, near Rossville, the son of George and Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik. He grew up in the Rossville community and attended Victor No. 101 School. He had lived in the Delia and Rossville communities all his life. Mr. Olejnik served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Africa, where he was wounded in ac¬tion. He returned to Walter Reid Hospital in Washington, D.C., to recover from his wounds and was later discharged. He owned and op¬erated a Mobil service station, had been a mechanic for an IH dealer and worked many years at the Kaw Dehydrator, all in Rossville. He later worked for Western Foundry in Topeka as a welder, and he farmed. He was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church and the ZCBJ Lodge No. 128. He married Elvara L. Mitchell on April 17, 1945, in Topeka. She died June 26, 2002. Survivors include a daughter, Charlotte Moreland, Weston, Mo.; a brother, William Olejnik, Ross¬ville; four sisters, Josephine Pressgrove, Georgianne Davis and Agnes Wike, all of Topeka, and Helen Donelly, St. Joseph, Mo.; two granddaughters, Shannan Eagen and Natalie Moreland; and four great¬grandchildren, Seth, Logan Rebecca, Grant and Quinn Eagen. Funeral services were held Mon¬day afternoon at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in the Czech Moravan Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to ZCBJ Lodge No. 128, sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St, Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 8725 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Jr., George George Olejinek, Jr., 73, Delia died Monday in a Kansas City, Kans. hospital. A retired farmer, Mr. Olejinek was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge of Rossville. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosie Olejinek of the home; five sons, George Olejnik, Jr., Delia, and Rudolph, Henry, William and Edward Olejinek all of Rossville; four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Pressgrove, Rossville, Mrs. Georgianne Davis, Topeka; Mrs. Agnes Koontz, Topeka, and Mrs. Helen Donley [Donly], St. Joseph, Mo.; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, May 26 at 2 pm. at the Delia Presbyterian Church with burial in the Czech-Moravian Cemetery. Hurley Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. | |
| 8726 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Letha 1 Letha K. Olejnik DELIA — Letha K. Olejnik, 83, De¬lia, died Wednesday, March 8, 1995, at a Rossville Nursing Home. Mrs. Olejnik was born April 30, 1911, at Wichita Falls, Texas, the daughter of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. She grew up in the Delia and Rossville communities, where she lived her entire life. She was married to George Olejnik Jr. on Nov. 26, 1939, north of Tope-ka. He survives. She had been a child-care provider, office assistant and domestic worker. She was a member of Delia Presby-terian Church and active in the church groups. She had been a mem¬ber of the Western Fraternal Lodge Association for more than 50 years. Survivors also include two daughters, Patricia Tomson, Rossville, and Joyce Ward, Delia; two brothers, Emil Kovar, Rossville, and Henry Kovar, Overland Park; and four grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Delia Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Czech Moravan Cemetery, southeast of Delia. Mrs. Olejnik will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. The family suggests memorials to Delia Presbyterian Church or the ZCBJ Lodge, in care of the funeral home. | |
| 8727 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Letha 2 Letha K. Olejnik Letha K. Olejnik, 83, De¬lia, died Wednesday, March 8, 1995, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born April 30, 1911, at Wichita Falls, Tex., the daughter of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. She grew up in the Delia and Rossville communities, where she lived her entire life. November 26, 1939, she was united in marriage to George Olejnik Jr. He survives. She was a child care provider, office assistant, and domestic worker for the Shell and White families in Topeka. Mrs. Olejnik was a member of the Delia Presby¬terian Church. She was active in the various groups of the church. For over 50 years, she was a mem¬ber of the Western Fraternal Lodge Association. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Patricia Tomson, Rossville, and Joyce Ward, Delia; two brothers, Emil Kovar, Rossville, and Henry Kovar, Overland Park; and four grandchildren. Her funeral service was at 10:00 Friday morning at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the Czech Moravan Cemetery, southeast of Delia, under the direction of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or to the ZCBJ Lodge, and sent in care of the funeral home. Letha Olejnik Lodge No. 128, Rossville, Kansas Sister Letha Olejnik was born April 30, 1911 at Wichita Falls, TX to Paul and Frances Kovar and died March 8, 1995. Funeral services were held March 10, with interment at Czech Moravan Cemetery. Letha married George Olejnik on November 26, 1939. Survivors include her husband, George of Delia; two daughters, Patricia Tomson of Rossville and Joyce Ward of Delia and two brothers, Emil Kovar of Rossville and Henry Kovar of Overland Park. William Olejnik, Secretary | |
| 8728 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Rosie 1 Rosie Olynik Rosie Olynik, 76, passed away Dec. 10, 1967 at her home northeast of Rossville, Kansas. Born in Bratrejove, Czechoslovakia she came to the United States at the age of 12, making her home with her sisters, she was the daughter of Thomas and Tressie Heutmanek. On October 6, 1908 she was united in marriage with George Olejnik. They farmed near Rossville until their retirement. They ob¬served their 50th wedding an¬niversary in 1958. She was preceded in death by her hus¬band in 1960. She was a mem¬ber of the Czech Church north of Rossville, and Z.C.B.J. lodge where she received her 50 year membership pin in 1960. Memorial services will be held at Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville Sunday, May 28, at 2 p.m. | |
| 8729 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Rosie 2 Czech native dies Sunday Mrs. Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik, a native of Czechoslovakia, died Sunday at her home in Rossville at the age of 76. Funeral services were to be held today (Wednesday) at the Delia Presbyterian Church with interment in the Moravian Cem-etery. Mrs. Olejnik was born July 27, 1891, in Bratrejove, Czech-oslovakia, and came to the United States in 1902. She lived in the Delia and Ross¬ville communities and was a member of the Delia Presby¬terian Church and the ZCBJ lodge at Rossville. Survivors include five sons: George Olejnik, Delia; Ru¬dolph Olejnik, Henry Olejnik, and William Olejnik, all of Rossville; and Ed Olejnik, Hol¬ton;Four daughters: Mrs. Jose¬phine Pressgrove, Rossville; THE ST. MARYS (KAN.) STAR Thursday, Dec. 14, 1967 Mrs. Georgianne Davis and Mrs. Agnes Koontz, Topeka; Mrs. Helen Donley, St. Joseph; a sister: Mrs. Veronica Horak, Delia; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Rosie Olejnik Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Delia Presby-terian Church for Mrs. Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik, 76, who died Sunday at her home at Ross¬ville. She was born July 27, 1891 at Bratrejove, Czechoslovakia, and had lived in the United States since 1902. She spent most of her life in the Delia and Ross¬ville communities. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Delia and ZCBJ Lodge at Rossville. Survivors include five sons, George Olejnik, Delia, Rudolph Olejnik, Henry Olejnik and William Olejnik, all of Rossville, and Ed Olejnik, Holton: four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Pressgrove, Rossville, Mrs. Georgianne Davis, 1229 Lane, Mrs. Agnes Koontz, Route 6, and Mrs. Helen Donley, St. Joseph, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Veronica Horak, Delia; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren Burial will be in Moravian Cemetery south of Delia. Park¬er Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. OLEJNIK, ROSIE (HEJTMANEK)—Age 76. Rossville, Route 2. Passed away De¬cember 10, 1967. Services Wednesday 2 p.m., Delia Presbyterian church. Rev. Don Sears officiating. Interment Morarvan cemetery. PARKER MORTUARY 900 N. Jackson | |
| 8730 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Rosie 4 OBITUARY Rosie Olejinek, 76, passed away Dec. 10, 1967 her home northeast of Rossville, Kansas. Born July 27, 1891 at Bratrejove, Czechoslovakia, she came to the United States at the age of 12, making her home with her sisters. She was the daughter of Thomas and Tressie Hejtmanek. On Oct. 6, 1908 she was united in marriage with George Olejinek. They farmed near Rossville until their retirement. They observed their 50^h wedding anniversary in 1958. She was preceded in death by her husband in i960. She was a member of the Czech Church north of Rossville and ZCBJ Lodge where she received her 50 year membership pin in i960. Survivors include five sons, George Olejinek, Delia, Rudolph Olejinek, Henry Olejinek and William Olejinek all of Rossville and Ed Olejinek of Hol¬ton; four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Pressgrove, Rossville, Mrs. Georgianne Davis, 1229 Lane, Mrs. Agnes Koontz, Rt. 6 and Mrs. Helen Donley, St.Joseph, Mo., a sister, Mrs. Veronica Horak, Delia. 17 grandchildren and 12 great¬grandchildren. | |
| 8731 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Rozina Rozina Olejinek born April 13, 1837 in Pyrlove, Moravia, died July 3, 1897 at Rossville. She is the first person buried in the Cemetery. | |
| 8732 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Rudolf 1 Rudolf Olejnik Rudolf Olejnik, 77, Rossville, died Sunday, March 20, 1988, at the St. Marys Manor. He was born January 2, 1911, at Rossville to George and Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik. He lived all of his life in the Delia and Rossville communi¬ties. Mr. Olejnik worked for many years for Kaw Dehydra¬ting, where he operated the pellet machine. He also was set-up man at Rossville Truck and Tractor. He retired 12 years ago. He volunteered to serve during World War 2, and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He was in Norman¬dy and central Europe, where he worked in maintenance and on heavy tanks. Mr. Olejnik was a member of the United Brethren Church, Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion in Rossville, and a member of the ZCBJ Lodge #128. Surviving him are four brothers, George and Henry of Delia, Edward of Holton, and William of Rossville; four sisters, Josephine Pressgrove, Wamego, Georgianna Davis and Agnes Wike, Topeka, and Helen Donley, St. Joseph, Mo. He will lie in state after 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at Verschelden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Verschelden’s, with interment to follow In the Czech-Moravan Cemetery northeast of Rossville. Honorary casket bearers are Bennie Martinek, Ben Stach, Joe Macha and Henry Smatla. Active casket bearers are Robert Olejnik, Richard Davis, Larry Smatla, Kevin Donley, Louis Martin and William Koontz. Military graveside services will be conducted by Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post 31. A memorial fund has been set up at the Rossville United Methodist Church and at Jim¬mie Lillard Post #31, Ross¬ville. | |
| 8733 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Rudolf 2 Rudolf Olejnik ROSSVILLE - Rudolf Olejnik, 77, Rossville, died Sunday, March 20, 1988, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mr. Olejnik was a pellet machine operator for Kaw Dehydrating Co., at Rossville before he retired. He previously worked for Rossville Truck and Tractor Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having participated in the campaigns for Normandy and Cen¬tral Europe. He was a sergeant in the Heavy Maintenance Tank Com¬pany of 503rd Ordnance Battalion. He was born Jan. 2, 1911, north of Rossville, the son of George and Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik, and spent his life in the Delia and Rossville areas. j Mr. Olejnik was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and a social member of ZCBJ Lodge No. 128, both at Ross¬ville. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Josephine Pressgrove, Wamego, Mrs. Georgianna Davis and Mrs. Agnes Wilke, both of Topeka, and Mrs. Helen Donley, St. Joseph, Mo.; and four brothers, George Olejnik and Henry Olejnik, both of Delia, Edward Olejnik, Holton, and Wil¬liam Olejnik, Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thurs¬day in Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 will conduct graveside services in Czech-Moravian Cemetery northeast of Rossville. Mr. Olejnik will lie in state after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Method¬ist Church or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, both in Rossville. Rudolf Olejnik ROSSVILLE - Rudolf Olejnik, 77, Rossville, died Sunday, March 20, 1988, at a St. Marys nursing home. Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8734 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Sr., George George Olejinek, Sr., born Nov. 1, 1831 in Pozdechov, Moravia, Czechoslovakia, died June 13, 1901 at Rossville, Kansas. Buried in the Czech Moravian Cemetery. | |
| 8735 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, Tami Don Jones, Rossville Methodist Pastor, held graveside services for Tami Lynn Olejnik, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Olejnik, Rossville on Monday July 23, 1962, in Czech Moravian Cemetery near Rossville. Besides her parents, survivors include a brother Robert William Olejnik and one sister Lila Jean Olejnik of the home. The infant died at birth Friday July 20, 1962 in a Topeka hospital. Parker Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements. Infant Olejnik Graveside services for Tami Lynn Olejnik, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Olejnik, Rossville, were Monday in Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville. The infant died at birth Friday in a Topeka hospital. Parker Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Card of Thanks- We wish to express our gratitude and thanks to organizations, relatives, friends and neighbors for the flowers, cards, gifts and food and many acts of kindness shown during my illness and loss of our infant daughter. Mr. and Mrs. William Olejnik and family | |
| 8736 |  | Obituary- Olejnik, William 1 William Olejnik Rossville-William Olejnik, 93, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at his home near Rossville. He was born March 12, 1921 at Rossville the son of George and Rosie Hejtmanek Olejnik Sr. Bill was a 1939 graduate of Rossville High School. Mr. Olejnik farmed north of Rossville and sold insurance for WFLA. He was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church, the ASCS Board, and the Rossville Township Board for 20 years, serving as treasurer for many years. Bill served as chairman of the Victor 101 School Reunion, was a member of the ZCBZ Lodge serving as president for many years. He was also a member of the Czech Moravan Cemetery Board and served as a caretaker of the cemetery for over 30 years. On October 6, 1948 he was united in marriage to Christina M. Polson at Rossville. She survives. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Tammy Olejnik and Lila (Doug) Wolc; a grandson Blake Wolc; four brothers, George Olejnik Jr., Rudolf Olejnik, Henry Olejnik and Edward Olejnik; two sisters, Josephine Pressgrove and Georgianne Davis. Survivors include a son, Robert (Kathy) Olejnik, Rossville; a daughter Lisa (Jim) Pinney, Johnstown, NE; two sisters, Agnes Wike, Topeka and Helen Donley, St. Joseph, MO; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 21, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be in the Czech Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Czech Moravan Cemetery or the Rossville Public Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8737 |  | Obituary- Oliver, Elizabeth At Rest. Once again the citizens of this community were called upon to mourn the death of one of their neighbors. On last Thursday evening, at 4 o'clock, Mrs. Elizabeth Oliver, after a short illness, gave up the struggle of life and passed to the great beyond. Being a thorough christian, the dark wave of death held no terror for her, but instead she was content to place her hand within that of her Savior and be led peacefully over the dark waters. The end came peacefully and painlessly, like a child dropping to sleep, and causes one to cray out "O, Death where is thy sting, O, Grave where is thy victory!" Funeral services were held in the Baptist church, Sunday, Nov. 20, 1898, at 10 o'clock a.m., conducted by Rev. J.G. Maver, who was assisted by Rev. Caruthers and Dr. Fisher. The church was filled with sorrowing friends of the deceased. The remains were interred in the Rossville cemetery. Only five of the children were at the funeral, viz. Sam, Tom and Simon Oliver, Mrs. Hattie Johnson and Mrs. Keigley; the other three- Cleo Oliver, Mrs. Alice Ely and Mrs. Ella Moore - being unable to be present. Mrs. Elizabeth Oliver was born at Waynesburg, Penn., July 5th, 1831, and died at Rossville, Kas., Nov. 17th, 1898, aged 67 years, 4 months and 12 days. She was married on Sept. 26th, 1850, to Mr. S.J. Oliver, at Waynesburg, Penn. Twelve children blessed their union, eight of whom survive her. They moved to Rossville, Kas., in the year 1876, and have resided here ever since, being loved and respected by everyone. She united with the Baptist church at the age of 21 years. [Poem] [From The Rossville Times, November 24, 1898] | |
| 8738 |  | Obituary- Oliver, Etta Etta May Oliver Mrs. Etta May Oliver, 70, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital. She was born January 16, 1877, in Kirkville, Iowa, and had spent most of her life in Rossville and Topeka, coming to Shawnee County when a child. She was the first wife of the late Tom Oliver, when he was a Rossville Nurseryman. They built the fine home on the corner of Perry and Spruce Streets in Rossville, now occupied by the Leo Berry family. A brother, John R. Johnson of Topeka, survives. | |
| 8739 |  | Obituary- Oliver, Karen Karen Kay Oliver Karen Kay Oliver age 58 of Topeka, Kansas died Saturday, August 27, 2005 at her home. She was born September 4, 1946 in Great Bend, Kansas the daughter of Ulan Gene and Ruth L. Lemon Leeper. She grew up in Hudson, Kansas and graduated from Hudson Rural High School in 1964. She attended Brown Mackie Business School in Salina. She also attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Mrs. Oliver was a secretary all of her life and had worked for the State of Kansas in the Department of Human Resources for many years. She was married to Larry Gene Oliver on August 16,1968 at Maple Hill, he passed away May 15,1988. Survivors include two sons, Jason Hamilton Oliver, Maple Hill, Scott Mathew Oliver, Topeka; a daughter, Danielle Renee Oliver, Buffalo, Kansas; two sisters, Rita Beckner, Rossville, Deb Crawford, Topeka; five brothers, Leslie Leeper, Carson City, NV, Mike Leeper, Tonganoxie, KS, Pat Leeper, Topeka, Mick Leeper, Topeka, Tom Leeper, Rossville; grandchildren Abby, Cade and Eli Oliver and Austin and Dakota Droegemeier. Services 3:00 P.M. Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Oliver will lie in state after 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at the funeral home where family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, Ks. is in charge of the services. | |
| 8740 |  | Obituary- Oliver, Rosie Rosie A. Oliver Rosie A. Hartzell was born in Harrisburg, Pa., December 18, 1861, and passed away in Topeka Mary [sic May] 23, 1940, aged 78 years, 5 months and 5 days. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hartzell and a second cousin of the late David Hartzell. She came to Ozawkie, Kansas, with her parents, in 1868, and to Rossville in 1878 where she lived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Hartzell until her marriage to Saumel [sic Samuel] Oliver November 24, 1884. Mr. Oliver died at Piedmont, Mo., May 3, 1929, where they lived on a farm. After his death she came to Rossville and with the exception of two years spent in Claremont, Okla., with a sister, Mrs. Alice Oliver Morris, she lived at the Hartzell home here. On September 26, she had a stroke and in October was taken to Topeka for medical treatment and care. Survivors are several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at Conwell's Mortuary Saturday, May 25th at 1:30 conducted by Rev. C.P. Broadfoot of the Rossville Methodist Church. Music was furnished by Harold Rankin. Burial was in the Hartzell family lot at Oskaloosa, Kansas. The pallbearers were Frank Hartzell, Bert Brown, Frank Wilder, of Topeka; L.P. Hartzell, E.D. Hartzell of Rossville; Walter Salley of Silver Lake, all relatives of the Hartzell families. Those who attended the funeral from Rossville were Mr. and mrs. E.D. Hartzell, Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Hartzell, Mrs. Irene Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shenk. [23 May 1940] --- Mrs. Rose Oliver Mrs. Rose A. Oliver died in Topeka, today, (Thursday) noon, where the body will lie in state until funeral arrangements are completed. Mrs. Oliver made her home in Rossville for several years living with Mrs. Matilda Hartzell. [23 May 1940] | |
| 8741 |  | Obituary- Oliver, Sam Sam Oliver Word was received here Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. David Hartzell of the death of Sam Oliver at his home at Piedmont, Mo., Friday, May 31. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, June 1. Burial was at Piedmont in the Masonic cemetery. Mr. Oliver was a former resident of this community, in the early days coming here in April, 1875. His mother formerly owned the farm north of Rossville now owned by J.F. Zookeeper's. Mr. Oliver was born at Warrensburg, Pa., in April 1856. At the date of his death he was 73 years and 1 month old. He was married to Rose Hartzell, a cousin of David Hartzell of this city, in November, 1884. He is survived by his widow, one brother Simon J. Oliver of Santa Barbara, Calif., and three sisters, Mrs. Ella Moore, Berkley, Calif., Mrs. Tom Keighley of Wellington, and Mrs. Alice Morris, of Delia. [6 Jun 1929] | |
| 8742 |  | Obituary- Oliver, Shirley SHIRLEY A. OLIVER Shirley A. Oliver, 84, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born July 7, 1983 in Topeka the daughter of Joseph V. and Muriel Merillat Huggins. Shirley and her family moved about during her youth, she graduated from Delia High School in 1951 and attended Clark’s School of Business in Topeka. Shirley worked for SWB Telephone many years retiring in 1988. She later worked at Peoples State Bank in Rossville for several years. She was a member of the Maple Hill Com¬munity Congregational Church. Shirley was instrumental in the creation of the Maple Hill Senior Center and was extremely active and proud to have served as President and board member and to be a part of the “action” there. She was a past director of the Maple Hill Parks & Rec commission and had run the concession stand many years. Both Shirley and her husband Gene coached ball teams when their children were young and she played fast pitch softball many years. She was a member of the Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. Shirley was a member of GFWC, Kiwanis, FCE and the American Legion Auxiliary. On September 6, 1957 Shirley and Harold E. “Gene” Oliver were united in marriage in Maple Hill. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Cecil and Jim Huggins and Muriel Huggins Wilson; a granddaughter Amber Kessler. Survivors include three sons, Steve (Ginny) Oliver, Paxico, Harold (Shawna) Oliver, Riley and David (Peggy) Oliver, Topeka; two daughters, Debbie (John) Kessler, Blue Rapids and Linda (Alan) Miller, Alma; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Oli¬ver laid in state and the family received friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please visit www. piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8743 |  | Obituary- Oliver, Thomas Tom P. Oliver Thomas P. Oliver, died Wednesday night at Christ's hospital after a several months illness. He was one of the largest farming operators in this community combining general farming with the nursery business. He had been operating in this vicinity, for many years and has spent practically all his life in Shawnee county. He was born February 12, 1874 at Tecumseh. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, Elks' lodge, Topeka Consistory and Arab Shrine. Surviving him are his wife, Laurel A. Oliver, a daughter, Mrs. George Maddox, Rossville; and four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Stroup, Topeka; Mrs. Charles McCarter, Tabool, Mo.; Mrs. J.W. Peake, Puyallup, Wash.; and Miss Mae Oliver, Topeka. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock in the Penwell mortuary. [From 10 Dec 1936] ---- J.C. Bradley was in Topeka, Saturday to attend the funeral of Tom Oliver. [From 17 Dec 1936] ---- Rossville, Reporter Peter Navarre, Editor and Owner Thursday, December 24, 1936 LEGAL (First published in the Rossville Reporter, December 24, 1936) State of Kansas, Shawnee County ss. In the matter of the estate of Thomas P. Oliver, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. Notice of Appointment Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of December, A.D. 1936, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed Executor of the estate of Thomas P. Oliver, late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Laurel A. Oliver, Executor | |
| 8744 |  | Obituary- Oller, Richard Richard Edward Oller Richard Edward Oller, 62, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. He was born May 16, 1952, in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was the son of Delbert and Mabel (Walker) Foster. Richard was a 1966 graduate of Rossville High School and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was employed with Cargill for 35 years until his retirement, then worked at Stormont-Vail Health Care in transportation. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. Richard married Rosemary Frontiera on January 30, 1973, in Rossville, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include children, Kim (Mark) Miller, Lisa (Greg) Oller, Cristy Oller, Ricky (Gina) Oller; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sisters, Sheila (David) Guyle and Vicky (Max) Ayers. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Randy. Richard was cremated and at his request, no formal services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Gina Oller, 2124 SE 38th Circle, Topeka, Kansas 66609, to be designated at a later time. Dove Cremation & Funeral Service is assisting the family. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.DoveCremation.com. | |
| 8745 |  | Obituary- Oller, Virginia Virginia “Kay” (Hoffman) Oller Virginia “Kay” (Hoffman) Oller, 65, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 24,2014. She was born December 5,1948 in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin Leon and La Verne Catherine (Adkins) Hoffman. She was a 1966 graduate of Dover High School and later graduated from Clark’s Business School as a key punch operator. She was a member of Willard Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Kimberly Dawn (Mark) Miller; two grandchildren, Colton Miller and Ashlyn Miller; her mother, La Verne Hoffman, three siblings, Marvin (Sherri) Hoffman, Jr., and children, Traci Hoffman, Jasen (Steph) Hoffman and their son, Aidan, Jared Wright, Bill (Coy) Hoffman, and children, Lacey (Dustin) Brunin and their children, Quinton and Kensley, Brady (Loren) Hoffman, and Pam (Harold) Richey and children, Rich (Julie) Deiter and Megan Richey; and her neighbor and close friend, Jennie Justice. She was preceded in death by her father. Kay enjoyed country music, cooking, animals and especially her grandchildren. A funeral ceremony will be 10 a.m., Friday, March 28, 2014 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS 66608. Interment will follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, KS. Kay will lie in state after 3 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Dover /Willard/ Valencia Volunteer Fire Department. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 8746 |  | Obituary- Olson, Arabell Peggy Olson Dies After Long Illness Mrs. Arabel (Peggy) Olson, 51, of Rossville, died in a Topeka hospital where she had been a patient since April 9. An autopsy was to be performed to determine the cause of death. She was born March 23,1916, in Waldo, Kan. and lived in Russell until 1944 when she moved to Rossville. Mrs. Olson was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and was active in many community organizations. She is survived by her husband, Delbert W. Olson of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Darlene Lynch of Rossville; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ruth Immenschuh of Rossville; a step-son, Kenneth Olson of Torrance, Calif.; three sisters; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary is in charge of Topeka arrangements. | |
| 8747 |  | Obituary- Olson, Delbert 1 Delbert U.‘Deb’Olson ROSSVILLE - Delbert U. “Deb” Olson, 74, Rossville, died Friday, Jan. 2, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Olson was a farm laborer in Wabaunsee, Pottawatomie and Shawnee counties. He also was a mechanic at St. Marys and later operated Olson’s Garage, Rossville, 25 years. He was caretaker of the Rossville Cemetery from 1976 to 1984. He was a mechanic for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Minnesota from 1935 to 1938. He was born April 6, 1912, at Dover, the son of Alfred and Anna Mae Boyles Olson. Mr. Olson was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville, and of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, St. Marys. He was married to Gladys R. Allen in 1933. She died in 1935. He was married to Arabell “Peggy” Bean in 1944. She died in 1966. He was married to Mary Bennett July 19, 1974, at Alma. She survives. A son, Kenneth Olson, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Immenschuh, Rossville; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Darlene Harris and Mrs. Judi Merriman, both of Topeka, and Mrs. Mary G. Homan, St. Marys; two stepsons, Kenneth Bennett, Rossville, and Gale Bennett, Topeka; four grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren and eight step- great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church here. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Valley Manor. We thank all our relatives, friends and neighbors for the calls, visits, cards, food and flowers given to the family in memory of our dear dad and grandfather, Delbert W. “Deb” Olson. Sincerely, Ruth and Robert Immenschuh; Russell; Marcia and Dan Dechand, Brandon and Kimberly; Roberta and Louie LeMay and Sheena. | |
| 8748 |  | Obituary- Olson, Delbert 2 DELBERT W. OLSON Delbert W. “Deb” Olson, 74, Rossville, died Friday, January 2, 1987, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Olson was a farm laborer in Wabaunsee, Pottawatomie and Shawnee counties. He also was a mechanic at St. Marys and later operated Olson’s Garage in Rossville, for 25 years. He was caretaker of the Rossville Cemetery from 1976 to 1984. He was a mechanic for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Minnesota from 1935 to 1938. He was born April 6, 1912, at Dover, the son of Alfred and Anna Mae Boyles Olson. Mr. Olson was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville, and of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, St. Marys. He was married to Gladys R. Allen in 1933. She died in 1935. He was married to Arabell “Peggy” Bean in 1944. She died in 1966. He was married to Mary Bennett July 19, 1974, at Alma. She survives. A son, Kenneth Olson, and a grandson, Kenneth Olson, Jr., also preceded him in death. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Immenschuh, Rossville; three step-daughters, Mrs. Darlene Harris and Mrs. Judi Merriman, Topeka, and Mrs. Mary G. Homan, St. Marys; two step-sons, Kenneth Bennett, Rossville, and Gale Bennett, Topeka; four grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and eight step- great- grandchildren. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Rusty Immenschuh, Rod Homan, Randy Bennett, Mark Bennett, John Merriman, Danny Dechand, Louie LeMay and Scott Bennett. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Valley Manor. | |
| 8749 |  | Obituary- Olson, Ed Elmer Olson received word late last night of the dangerous illness of his brother Ed Olson living near Westmoreland. Accompanied by Clyde Lloyd, he left at once for his brother's home. Mr. Olson died at 6:55 this morning from a paralytic stroke. Elmer Olson and Clyde Lloyd returned from Garrison late Sunday evening where Elmer was called on account of the death of his brother, E.C. Olson. Mrs. Olson remained at the home of Mr. Olson's parents for a few days visit. | |
| 8750 |  | Obituary- Olson, Elmer In memory of Elmer Olson, who passed away two years ago, February 16, 1948. There's a sad and sweet remembrance There's a memory fond and true; There's a token of affection, And a heartache still for you. Sadly missed by wife, Hazel F. Olson and daughter, Mrs. Austin Sage and family. |
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