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| 8901 |  | Obituary- Perine, S. Douglas 2 Doug Perine Doug Perine, 60, passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born Jan. 31, 1951, in Wamego, the son of Jack Dee and Mary Jane Bledsoe Perine. Doug graduated from Wamego High School in 1969. He attended Kansas State University and graduated from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in 1973. Doug had worked at Jim’s Pharmacy in St. Marys before moving to Manhattan where he worked for Rexall Drugs at the Blue Hills Shopping Center and for Revco Discount Drugs. He opened Doug’s Pharmacy in Rossville in 1977 and later added the Flower Mart; he also had owned St. Marys Pharmacy in St. Marys for several years. Doug had lived in Rossville for many years before moving to Lake Wabaunsee. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity from 1969 until 1971. He also was a member of KPHA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Roger Nash. On Aug. 5, 1972, he was united in marriage to Rita Baumchen at St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Jason Perine of Rossville; a daughter, Jen Perine of Auburn; his sister, Susie Jane Nash of Phoenix, Ariz.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were Sept. 19 at Heritage Hall, Topeka, with interment in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville City Park Improvement Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. DOUG PERINE Doug Perine, Lake Wabaunsee, 60, passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born Jan. 31, 1951, in Wamego, the son of Jack Dee and Mary Jane Bledsoe Perine. Doug graduated from Wamego High School in 1969. He attended Kansas State University and graduated from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in 1973. Doug had worked at Jim’s Pharmacy in St. Marys before moving to Manhattan where he worked for Rexall Drugs at the Blue Hills Shopping Center and for Revco Discount Drugs. He opened Doug’s Pharmacy in Rossville in 1977 and later added the Flower Mart. He also had owned St. Marys Pharmacy in St. Marys for several years. Doug had lived in Rossville for many years before moving to Lake Wabaunsee. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity from 1969 until 1971. He also was a member of KPHA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Roger Nash. On Aug. 5, 1972, he was united in marriage to Rita Baumchen at St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son Jason Perine, Rossville; a daughter, Jen Perine, Auburn; his sister, Susie Jane Nash, Phoenix, Ariz.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 19, at Heritage Hall, Topeka. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville City Park Improvement Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8902 |  | Obituary- Perkins, Nilah MRS. NILAH PERKINS Services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church in Rossville for Mrs. Nilah Perkins, 74, Rossville, who died Saturday in a Denver hospital where she was admitted a few hours earlier. She apparently had a heart attack while visiting relatives. She was born September 28, 1898, at Rushville, Ind., and spent her early life in Indiana. She lived at Holton five years before she moved to Rossville in 1935. She was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville. Survivors include three sons, Howard Perkins, Webster Groves, Mo., Dr. Loren E. Perkins, Arvada, Colo., and Wallace E. Perkins, Westminster, Colo.; eight grandchildren and four great¬grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. Mrs. Nilah Perkins ROSSVILLE — Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church here for Mrs. Nilah Perkins, 74, Rossville, who died Saturday in a Denver hospital where she was admitted a few hours earlier. She apparently had a heart attack while visiting relatives. She was born Sept. 28,1898, at Rushville, Ind., and spent her early life in Indiana. She lived at Holton five years before she moved to Rossville in 1935. She was a member of the Christian Church at Rossville. Survivors include three sons, Howard Perkins, Webster Groves, Mo., Dr. Loren E. Perkins, Arvada, Colo., and Wallace E. Perkins, Westminster, Colo.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 8903 |  | Obituary- Perry, Alvin Alvin J. Perry ALVIN J. PERRY DIES OF INJURIES Alvin Joseph Perry, Junction City, a Kansas Power and Light Company lineman, died Sunday morning in a hospital here from injuries suffered June 17 in a power line accident. He was 46. The accident occurred when he was working near the top of a pole and came in contact with a high voltage wire, igniting his clothing. He was burned severely on the upper portion of his body. Born October 16, 1916 at St. Marys, he had lived in Junction City about four years, moving here from Rossville. Mr. Perry was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Rossville and First Methodist Church, Junction City. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home; one son, Kyle Perry, and two daughters, Mrs. Myrna Peabody, and Miss Lois Ann Perry, all of Junction City; his mother, Mrs. Ellen Perry, St. Marys; three sisters, Mrs. Lila Struble, St. Marys, and Mrs. Glora Lee James and Mrs. Delores Martin, both of Derby, Colo., and five brothers; George, Altus, Okla., Milton, Rossville, Clayton, St. Marys, Leo, Ulysses, and Paul, Route 1, Topeka. Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Masonic Lodge No. 111, Rossville, will perform graveside rites in Silver Lake Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS – The family of Alvin J. Perry wish to express their appreciation to their friends and relatives for the get well cards sent to the hospital. Our many thanks for the cards of sympathy and beautiful flowers sent after his death. Mrs. Dorothy Perry and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Al Peabody. | |
| 8904 |  | Obituary- Perry, Belle BELLE COTTLE PERRY Mrs. Belle Cottle Perry, 82, widow of Henry Perry, died Friday at her home on lower Elkfork in Kentucky after a long illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cottle of Licking River, Kentucky, and was a granddaughter of Joseph Cottle, Revolutionary War veteran who came to Morgan county in the early 1800’s. Mrs. Perry had been a member of the Baptist Church many years. Funeral was conducted Sunday in the Potter Chapel in West Liberty, Kentucky. Interment was in the John Henry cemetery near Pomp. Surviving are seven sons, Bryan, Newt, Ben Frank, Charley and Bill Perry of West Liberty; Chandler Perry of Osborn, Ohio, and Woodrow Perry of Yocum. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late Frank and Alice Cottle of Rossville. Surviving brothers and sisters are Joe and Goebel Cottle, Emma Waller of Topeka, Bessie Startup, Linnie Prater, Rae Trimble and Fannie Oldfield of Rossville. | |
| 8905 |  | Obituary- Perry, Bessie 1 MRS BESSIE EDITH PERRY Mrs. Bessie Edith Perry, 86, St. Marys, died Thursday, November 16, 1978, at a Topeka hospital. She was born September 26, 1892, at Rossville. She lived in Rossville until 1953, and moved to Emmett where she resided until 1971 when she moved to St. Marys and resided at St. Marys Manor. She was a member of the Emmett United Methodist Church. She was married to Walter Van Vleck who died in 1921. She was married to Richard Perry in September of 1932 at Holton. He died in March of 1964. Survivors include four sons, Walter L. Van Vleck and Frank E. Van Vleck, Topeka, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Marvin Earl Van Vleck, Athens, Ga., and Omer L. Van Vleck, Rossville; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Chilson, Federal Way, Wash., and Mrs. JoAnne VandeVelde, Emmett; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Finney, Simi Valley, Calif., and Mrs. Berna Freeman, Bakersfield, Calif.; 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Friends called at Verschelden Funeral Home from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmett United Methodist Church. | |
| 8906 |  | Obituary- Perry, Bessie 2 Mrs. Bessie Edith Perry EMMETT — Mrs. Bessie Edith Per¬ry, 86, St. Mary’s, died Thursday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Sept. 26, 1892 at Ross¬ville. She lived in Rossville until 1953 and moved to Emmett where she resid¬ed until 1971 before moving to St. Mary’s. She was a member of the Em¬mett United Methodist Church. She was married to Walter Van Vleck who died in 1921. She was married to Richard Perry in September of 1932 at Holton. He died in March of 1964. Survivors include four sons, Walter L. Van Vleck, 5024 Brentwood Road, Topeka, Frank E. Van Vleck, 3142 In¬diana, Topeka, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Marvin Earl Van Vleck, Athens, Ga., and Omer L. Van Vleck, Rossville; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Chilson, Federal Way, Wash., and Mrs. JoAnne Vande Velde, Emmett; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Finney, Simi Valley, Calif., and Mrs. Berna Freeman, Bakersfield, Calif.; 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Mary’s. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Friends may call from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmett United Methodist Church. | |
| 8907 |  | Obituary- Perry, Cletus Cletus L. Perry ST. MARYS — Cletus L. Perry, 83, St. Marys, died Thursday, June 24,2004, at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 13,1921, at St. Marys, the son of Frank J. and Mary Alice Sadler Perry. Mr. Perry had lived in the St. Marys community many years. He graduated from St. Marys High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the manager of the Co-Op Hardware Store in St. Marys for 37 years, retiring in 1983. After his retirement, he worked at Rezac Sale Barn and Brockish Plumbing, both in St. Marys. He was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, where he served as church treasurer for many years and was active in the building of Hammond Hall at the church. He married Dorothy Larison on Dec. 23,1942, at Salinas, Calif. She survives, of the home. Other survivors are a daughter, Sheryl Dick, Topeka; sons Ronald Perry, Lawrence, and Daniel “Joe” Perry, Emmett; a sister, Betty Hill, Oklahoma City; a brother, Richard Perry, Topeka; grandchildren, Mick Perry, Becky Seele, Jeff Dick and Jenny Dick; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Perry will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys United Methodist Church, or to research for necrotizing fasciitis and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 8908 |  | Obituary- Perry, Dorothy Dorothy P. Perry ST. MARYS- Dorothy P. Perry, 84, St. Marys died Saturday, August 23,2008 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born October 3, 1923 in rural Taylor County Iowa the daughter of Elmer and Thena Prather Larison. Mrs. Perry grew up in the Bedford, Iowa community and graduated from Bedford High School in 1940. She moved to the St. Marys community shortly after graduation. She was a bookkeeper for the Farmers Union Coop John Deer Hardware Store in St. Marys for many years. Mrs. Perry was also an Avon Representative for over 30 years and was a member of the Avon Presidents Club. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. On December 23, 1942 she was united in marriage to Cletus L. Perry at Fort Ord, CA. He preceded her in death on June 24, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Duane (Tommy) Larison; an infant sister, Marjorie Lucille Larison and a granddaughter, Dana Lynn Perry. Survivors include two sons, Ronald D. (Carla) Perry, Lawrence and Dan "Joe" (Linda) Perry, Emmett; a daughter, Sheryl (Gary) Dick, Topeka; a brother, James (Betty) Larison, Cedar Rapids, IA.; grandchildren, Mick (Jennifer) Perry, Becky (Jason) Seele, Jeff (Hedi) Dick, Jenny (Justin) Hutton and Sarah (Dale) Nordlund; 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery. Mrs. Perry will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 26th at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House or the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8909 |  | Obituary- Perry, Ellen Aged resident dies Oct. 31 A resident of the St. Marys community most of her life, Mrs. Ellen Perry, 81, died Monday, Oct. 31, in a nursing home here following a long illness. Born Jan. 15, 1885, at St. Marys, she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, and the Royal Neighbors of America. She was married to Charles Perry on Jan. 3, 1905, at St. Marys; he preceded her in death July 5, 1960. She was also preceded in death by a son, Alvin Perry, June 30, 1963. Survivors include five sons: George E., of Altus, Okla.; Milton, of Rossville; Clayton, St. Marys; Paul, of near Topeka; Leo, of De Soto; Three daughters: Mrs. Lila Struble, St. Marys; Mrs. Glora Lee Riddle, Mrs. Delores June Marten, both of Denver; 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held Thursday morning from the Immaculate Conception Church, with interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers: George Schoemann, Cletus Reding, Charles McGuire, Bob Meyer, Wayne Salisbury, Roy Perry of Neodesha. | |
| 8910 |  | Obituary- Perry, Elmer Elmer Perry, 46, of Emmett died Monday at 5 a. m. in the Veterans hospital at Leavenworth. He had been an inmate since November. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Emmett and burial was in St. Clere cemetery. The deceased gentleman leaves three children of the home address; five brothers, Dick of Rossville; Will of St. Marys; Alva, of Delia; Ben of Havensville; Walter of K. C, Wyoming; and four sisters, Mrs. Bennie Kemper, Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. P. Seigle, Emmett; Mrs. Barney Flannery, Maple Hill; Mrs. Harley Seigle Orlando, Florida. He was also a cousin of Mrs. S. F. Stumbaugh, of Rossville. Mr. Perry was an expert cement worker making Silos his specialty. | |
| 8911 |  | Obituary- Perry, George 1 Retired Sergeant Major George J. Perry ST. MARYS- Retired Sergeant Major George J. Perry, 84, entered eternal peace late Friday, February 29, 2008 at his home in St. Marys surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Fie was born October 29, 1923 in Oklahoma, the son of William and Sadie Perry. George was raised in St. Marys by Bill and Onie Perry. He graduated from St. Marys High School. SGM Perry served in the United States Army and upon release from active duty he was assigned to the Army Reserves. He was called back to active duty several times and retired from the Army National Guard in 1983 after serving 40 years in the military. Sergeant Major Perry was inducted into the Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame on 7 November 1993. Following retirement from the military he worked in various capacities for the city of St. Marys until the past several months. Service to his community was always a high priority for Mr. Perry. He had served as a Reserve Officer for the St. Marys Police Department for several years. George also served on the St. Marys Fire Department for many years and was an Honorary Member of both departments. He was Quartermaster and Founder of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in St. Marys. Mr. Perry was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Aubert-Walls VFW both in St. Marys. | |
| 8912 |  | Obituary- Perry, George 2 He was a great story teller and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved people and never knew a stranger. He dedicated himself to the people in the St. Marys community. George was ONE OF A KIND. George is survived by his wife, Nadine of the home, sons, Bill 108 Perry and Mike (Tammy) Perry all of Topeka; daughters, Judy (Roy) Muckenthaler, Sandy (Clay) Winters, Nancy Lister and Lori Perry all of St. Marys and Mary Kaye (Tony) Siebert, Wamego. Mr. Perry is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Jackie (Tim) Moylan, Chris Simecka, Michael (Julie) Hiner, Jonathan Hiner, Angela ITiner, Emily (Will) Warnes, Lindsey (Darren) Croley, Ben Siebert, Sara (Heath) Lawson, Kylie Perry, Mitchell Ralph, Chris, Nick and Elizabeth Perry; and 14 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. of Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cem4. etery, St. Marys. Mr. Perry will lie in state from 2:00 until 5:00 P.M. Monday, March 3rd at Piper Funeral Home and after 6:00 3, P.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where there will be a Prayer Vigil at 7:00 P.M. followed by a rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Armory Fund/ future Community Center or Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8913 |  | Obituary- Perry, Harriet Harriet Lucille “Terri” Perry Harriet Lucile “Terri” Perry, 92, Topeka, died Monday, December 25,2017, at Midland Hospice House. She was born October 29. 1925, at Delia, the daughter of Ira Augustus and Floy Ethel (Murrow) Wood. She was a member of Northland Christian Church, Loyal Chapter #176,O.E.S., the Auxiliary to Topeka North Post # 400 of the American Legion, and the Auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Terri was married to Irvin Benjamin Huske, Jr. who preceded her in death. She was married to Richard Eugene Perry, who survives of the home. Also surviving are two daughters: Bev Lindstrom (Johnny) and Debbie Thompson (Jim) all of Silver Lake; a sister: Eva Stout of Spring Hill, FL; ten grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children: Barbara Fulton and Danny Huske; a grandson: Bryan Lindstrom; and siblings: Garnet Lutz, Marjorie DeBacker, Stephen Wood (Betty), Vicky Foster, and Sally Smith. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 28,2017, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Inde¬pendence Avenue, Topeka. Interment will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Memorial contributions may be made to The Topeka Presbyterian Manor, 4712 SW Sixth Street, Topeka, KS. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 8914 |  | Obituary- Perry, Joseph Joe Perry Dies in Oklahoma The news of the death of Mr. Joe Perry, of Shawnee, Okla., was received here by his relatives last week. Mr. Perry died on Monday, January 10th, 1921, at the age of 83 years and 11 months at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Pring of Shawnee, after a short illness from blood poisoning which resulted from an injury to lone limb he received some time ago while chopping wood. The funeral service was held at Shawnee and the body brought to Neodesha, Kans., for burial in the cemetery where his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Perry and sister, Mrs. Sam Blandon are buried. Mr. and Mrs. Perry had been married 60 years. Mr. Perry and family lived here many years ago and it was he and his brother Mr. Reed Perry of Holton who in 1869, built and operated the flour mill north of town now known as the B. F. Reser mill. Mr. Perry is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters, his brother Mr. Reed Perry of Holton, his sister, Mrs. Sue Fredrickson of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hass and his niece, Mrs. Frank Stumbaugh of Rossville | |
| 8915 |  | Obituary- Perry, Joseph 2 From findagrave.com | |
| 8916 |  | Obituary- Perry, Kenneth Kenneth JameS Perry Kenneth James Perry, 55, Topeka, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Perry was a painter. He was born April 3, 1936, at Delia, the son of Alva and Mary Elsie Luttig Perry. He moved to Topeka in 1953. Perry was a member of Painters Local Union No. 96 AFL-CIO for more than 35 years. He was married to Mary Ann Finner Sept. 5, 1953, at Holton. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Vickie Puff, Nesbit, Miss., and Bev Blassingame and Linda Huntsman, both of Topeka; two sons, Ron Perry and Don Perry, both of Topeka; his mother, Mary E. Perry, Holton; a sister, Delores McClintock, Topeka; three brothers, Harley Perry and Vernon Perry, both of Topeka, and Ray Perry, Kansas City, Mo.; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Perry will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary where family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. | |
| 8917 |  | Obituary- Perry, Leona 1 Mrs. Leona M. Perry Mrs. Leona M. Perry, 81, Rossville, died Sunday, Sept. 22, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Perry was a telephone operator at Rossville from 1946 to 1953. She and her husband then owned and operated the Perry Liquor Store for 20 years at Rossville. She was born May 26, 1904, at St. Marys, the daughter of John Henry and Catherine Seitz Meyer. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and Altar Society and the Golden Ages Club, all at Rossville. She was married to Milton R. Perry Oct. 5, 1935, at St. Marys. He died April 21, 1975. A daughter, Sandra Kay Perry, died in 1945. Survivors include a son, Gerald “Jerry” Perry, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Corbin, Elizabethtown, Ky.; a brother, Clarence Meyer, St. Marys; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Immenschuh, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Lucille Clark, Topeka; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. | |
| 8918 |  | Obituary- Perry, Leona 2 LEONA M. PERRY Mrs. Leona M. Perry, 81, Rossville, died Sunday, September 22, 1985, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Perry was a telephone operator at Rossville from 1946 to 1953. She and her husband then owned and operated the Perry Liquor Store for 20 years at Rossville. She was born May 26, 1904, at St. Marys, the daughter of John Henry and Catherine Seitz Meyer. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and Altar Society and the Golden Ages Club, all at Rossville. She was married to Milton R. Perry October 5, 1935, at St. Marys. He died April 21, 1975. A daughter, Sandra Kay Perry, died in 1945. Survivors include a son, Gerald “Jerry” Perry, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Corbin, Elizabethtown, Ky.; a brother, Clarence Meyer, St. Marys; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Immenschuh, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Lucille Clark, Topeka; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A rosary was said at 7 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. | |
| 8919 |  | Obituary- Perry, Martin Martin Perry Word of the death, on April 20, of Martin Perry, of Fredonia, Kans., was received here this week. He was a son of the late Joe and Mary Perry. The family had lived here near Rossville until he was a young man 21 years of age, then with his parents and grandparents, all moved to Wilson county fifty years ago. He had been in very poor health for some time with a heart ailment. His widow and one son survive him. He was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Fredonia, Kans. | |
| 8920 |  | Obituary- Perry, Mary PERRY Mary Laurinda Burnett, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Burnett, was born at Rock Creek, Virginia, August 9, 1851, and died at her home near St. Clere, Kansas, September 24 1928. She came with her parents to Kansas when four years of age. September 13, 1866, she was married to Henry Perry. Not long after this they settled on the farm north of St. Clere where she passed away. Mrs. Perry was the mother of thirteen children. Three of them and their father preceded Mrs. Perry in death. She is survived by ten children, nineteen grand children and two great grandchildren. Her surviving children are: Will Perry of Havensville, Bessie A Kemper of Richmond, Calif.; Ben Perry of Havensville; Mrs. Florence Siegle and Walter Perry of Emmett; Richard of Havensville; Mrs. Elva M. Flanary of Maple Hill; Elmer Perry of Emmett and Mrs. Nellie B. Siegle of Lakeland, Florida. Mrs. Perry’s death was preceded by a year of failing health and three weeks of confining illness. She was of a cheerful disposition, was a loving mother, a kind neighbor, always thoughtful of others. The funeral service which was very largely attended was held in the St. Clere church conducted by Rev. Wm. M. Mayfield, pastor of the Christian church in Soldier, who was in touch with the family in his ministry at Mr. Olive more than twenty-five years ago. The burial was in the St. Clere cemetery.—Holton Recorder. | |
| 8921 |  | Obituary- Perry, Mary B. Mary Perry September 21, 1934 — July 29, 2021 Mary Beth Muckenthaler Perry, 86, passed away at a Topeka hospital Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born the daughter of Manuel M. and Bertha G. Stitz Muckenthaler in St. Marys on September 21, 1934. Mary Beth grew up in the St. Marys community and graduated from St. Marys High School. She lived in California for several years while Roger served in the Korean War, moving back to St. Marys in 1960. Mary Beth worked for Bayer Stone Inc. as a sales associate/secretary for many years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Mary Beth enjoyed attending and was very active in the St. Marys High School Alumni Association reunions. She was a member of the Literary Club. Mary Beth was involved and supported her husband Roger, an officer of the NAPUS, and enjoyed their trips when Roger attended conventions. Mary Beth Muckenthaler and Roger K. Perry were united in marriage on March 5, 1952, in St. Marys. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2016. She also was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son David and son Jeff; her daughter Tricia Garver; a brother, William Muckenthaler. Survivors include her children, Nancy (Roy-deceased) Darting, Janet (Vern) Sumner, Rossville, Keith Perry, and Andy (Donna) Perry, St. Marys; son-in-law, Roger Garver, St. George; three brothers James (Theresa) Muckenthaler, Emporia, Roy (Judy) Muckenthaler, St. Marys, and Frank (Teri) Muckenthaler, Colorado Springs, CO.; her sister, Margie (Don-deceased) Kincaid, St. Marys: sisters-in-law, CeCe Muckenthaler, St. Marys, Ada Heemstra, Redlands, CA, and Sharon Couchois, Chino Hills, CA; 17 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Cremation will follow the service with private inurnment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A rosary will be said at 10:30 A.M. before the mass. Mary Beth will lie in state, and the family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 8922 |  | Obituary- Perry, Milton 1 Milton Perry ROSSVILLE — Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church here for Milton R. Perry, 67, who died Monday at his home here. He apparently had a heart attack. He owned and operated Perry Plumbing and Electric at Rossville many years before he retired in April, 1973. He was born April 13, 1908, at St. Marys and spent his early life in the St. Marys community. He lived at Frankfort eight years and later at Hope in Dickinson County three years before he moved to Rossville in 1946. He formerly was employed by Kansas Power and Light at Frankfort and had been manager of the Kansas Power and Light office at Hope. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. He was married to Leona Meyer Oct. 15, 1935, at St. Marys. She survives. A daughter, Sandra Kay Perry, died in 1945. Survivors include a son, Jerry Perry, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Ann Corbin, Lynn Haven, Fla.; three brothers, George Perry, Blair, Okla., Clayton Perry, St. Marys, and Leo Perry, 3310 Eveningside Drive. Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Lila Struble, St. Marys, and Mrs. Glora Lee Riddle and Mrs. Delores Martin, both of Denver, Colo.; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 8923 |  | Obituary- Perry, Milton 2 MILTON R. PERRY Milton R. Perry, 67, died suddenly Monday evening, April 21, 1975 at his home in Rossville. He was married to Leona Meyer October 5, 1935 in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Gerald (Jerry) Perry, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Ann Corbin, Lynn Haven, Fla.; three brothers - George Perry, Blaine, Okla., Clayton Perry, St. Marys, and Leo Perry, Topeka; three sisters Mrs. Lila Struble, St. Marys, Mrs. Glora Lee Riddle and Mrs. Delores Martin, Denver, Colo.; and five grandchildren. A daughter, Sandra Kay Perry, died in 1945. Mr. Perry had worked 11 years for Kansas Power and Light - eight years at Frankfort as lineman, and three years as office manager for the KPL office in Hope. In 1946, he returned to Rossville and bought what is now the Perry Plumbing and Electric Company which he operated until his retirement in 1973. Parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be at 10.00 a.m. Thursday at St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Casket bearers will be John DeBacker and Mike Kamer, Topeka, Burns Hesse, Roy Wilt, George Sullivan and John Jacobsen, all of Rossville. | |
| 8924 |  | Obituary- Perry, Roger ROGER K. PERRY St. Marys - Roger K Perry, 84, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Oakley Place in Rossville. He was born September 8,1932 at St. Clere, the son of Joseph and Ethel Littwin Perry. Roger was raised in the St. Clere and St. Marys communities. He graduated from St. Marys High School in 1950. Mr. Perry served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Roger lived in California for nine years, moving back to St. Marys in 1959. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 35 years, serving as Postmaster for 31 years before his retirement. Roger was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a member of Aubert-Walls VFW Post No. 7796 in St. Marys and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, of the American Legion, in Rossville. Roger was a prominent and active member of NAPUS where he served in both state and national positions. Roger served several terms on the city council and also served as mayor of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Louis, an infant son, David, son, Jeffrey Perry, daughter, Tricia Carver and son-in-law, Roy Darting. On March 5, 1952 he was united in marriage to Mary Beth Muckenthaler in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Keith Perry and Andy (Donna) Perry all of St. Marys; two daughters, Nancy Darting and Janet (Vem) Sumner all of Rossville; a brother, Don Perry, CA; two sisters, Ada (Bob) Heemstra and Sharon (Chris) Couchois all in CA; son-in-law Roger Carver, St. George; 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 1,2016 at Immaculate Con-ception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Perry will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the church where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakley Place and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary and to leave an online condolence, please go to www. piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8925 |  | Obituary- Persons, Angela Angela Persons ST. MARYS — Angela Jean "Angie" Persons, 20, St. Marys, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at a St. Marys hospital. Ms. Persons worked at Katie’s Korner and the First National Bank. She was a secretary and agent for American Family Insurance Co. in St. Marys. She was born Jan. 25,1979, in Topeka, the daughter of Charles A. and Pamela Marshall Persons. She was raised in Rossville and graduated from Rossville High School in 1997, where she was a member of the drill team. She moved to St. Marys after her graduation. Ms. Persons was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Pamela and Jim Hays, Rossville; her father, Charles Persons, Topeka; a brother, David Persons, Rossville; her fiancee, David J. Hemler, St. Marys; and grandparents, Larry and Ann Marshall, St. Marys. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in the Clere Cemetery north of Emmett. Ms. Persons will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka or to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Angela “Angie” Persons Angela Jean “Angie” Persons, 20, died Thursday, December 16, 1999, at the St. Marys Hospital, St. Marys. She was born January 25,1979, in Topeka, the daughter of Charles A. and Pamela Marshall Persons. She grew up in the Rossville community and was graduated from Rossville High School in 1997. She was a member of the Drill Team in high school. She moved to St. Marys after graduation. Angie had worked at Katie’s Komer, the First National Bank, and was currently a Secretary/Agent for American Family Insurance Company in St. Marys. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in St. Marys. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Pamela and Jim Hays, Rossville; her father, Charles A. Persons, Topeka; a brother, David Persons, Rossville; her fiance, David J. Hemler, St. Marys; and her maternal grandparents, Larry and Ann Marshall, St. Marys. A family visitation was held from 7 until 8:30 Sunday at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Angie’s service was at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial was in St. Clere Cemetery north of Emmett. Memorials may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka; or the St. Marys United Methodist Church. | |
| 8926 |  | Obituary- Persons, Charles Charles A. “Chuck” Persons Charles A. “Chuck" Persons, 55, of Topeka, passed away at his home December 15, 2005. Chuck was born in Holton, Ks. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Vietnam War after graduating from Soldier High School in 1968. Chuck never knew a stranger. He will be remembered for his quick wit and contagious laughter. He was always the life of the party. Chuck’s last months were made happier by the time he spent with his son David, and his special friends, Cindy and Shelbie. Survivors include: one son, David Persons; one sister, Karra Lee Magnett; four brothers, Bill, Mike, Bob, and Randy Persons; and one step-sister, Margie Persons. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie; his parents, Helen and Glen Ellis, and Gene and Reva Persons. A memorial service for Chuck will be at 11 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2005 at Newcomer Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Attn: Development Office, 1023 15th St., N.W., Suite 200, Washington D.C. 20005. Persons Charles A. “Chuck” Persons, 55, Topeka, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, at his home. He was born in Holton. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Vietnam War after graduating from Soldier High School in 1968. Survivors include a son, David Persons; a sister, Karra Lee Magnett; four brothers, Bill, Mike, Bob and Randy Persons; and a stepsister, Margie Persons. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Angie; and his parents, Helen and Glen Ellis, and Gene and Reva Persons. A memorial service was held today (Monday) at Newcomer Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Attn: Development Office, 1023 15th St., N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005. Online condolences may be sent to www.newcomerfamily.com | |
| 8927 |  | Obituary- Pessemier, Hercule Hercule Pessemier, St. Marys Banker, Dies Hercule Pessemier, 90-year-old St. Marys banker, died Friday afternoon in a Topeka hospital. Mr. Pessemier was born in Renaix, Belgium, in 1871. He came directly to St. Marys 66 years ago and had lived there since. He married Catherine Uhlrich May 5, 1897. He is survived by his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs. D. Arthur Wolf, of Topeka; two grandchildren, Mrs. Richard Royer of Abilene, and Miss Adele Bernero, of St. Marys; and one great-grandchild, Catherine Adele Loyer [sic corrected Royer]. Funeral services were at the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys Sunday afternoon, with Mass Monday morning at 9. | |
| 8928 |  | Obituary- Peters, Cecil 1 Cecil O. Peters Cecil O. Peters, 79, Silver Lake, died Monday, Aug. 29, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Peters was a barber and owned shops both in Delia and Topeka before he retired in 1974. He was born Sept. 6, 1908, at Union Star, Mo., the son of William and Gertrude Pyle Peters. He lived in Delia and Topeka before he moved to Silver Lake Dec. 18, 1976. Mr. Peters was a member of the United Methodist Church and Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, both in Silver Lake. He was married to Ada B. Cuffel June 19, 1930, in Topeka. She died Dec. 9, 1981. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Shelby Swain, Topeka; two sons, Russell N. Peters, Silver Lake, and Harold L. Peters, Overland Park; two sisters, Ruby Peters and Bea Abram, both of Lawrence; two brothers, Claude E. Peters, Lawrence, and Lester C. Peters, Oklahoma City; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services in Delia Cemetery. Mr. Peters will lie in state after 5 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 2913 Plass Court, 66611. | |
| 8929 |  | Obituary- Peters, Cecil 2 Peters Cecil O. Peters, 79, Silver Lake, died Monday, Aug, 29, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Peters was a barber and owned shops both in Delia and Topeka before he retired in 1974. He was born Sept. 6, 1908, at Union Star, Mo., the son of William and Gertrude Pyle Peters. He lived in Delia and Topeka before he moved to Silver Lake Dec.18,1976. Mr. Peters was a member of the United Methodist Church and Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, both in Silver Lake. He was married to Ada B. Cuffel June 19, 1930, in Topeka. She died Dec. 9,1981. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Shelby Swain, Topeka; two sons, Russell N. Peters, Silver Lake, and Harold L. Peters, Overland Park; two sisters, Ruby Peters and Bea Abram, both of Lawrence; two brothers, Claude E. Peters, Lawrence, and Lester C. Peters, Oklahoma City; and eight grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the United Methodist Church at Silver Lake. Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, conducted graveside services at Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 2913 Plass Court, 66611. | |
| 8930 |  | Obituary- Petit, Larry Larry D. Petit, 81, of Rossville, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born on August 31, 1930 in Salina, Kansas to Gerald "Bo" and Florence "Flo" Petit. Larry graduated from Marquette High School. He was a U.S. Marine veteran that served during the Korean War. Larry was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Arab Shrine Temple. He retired from DuPont where he was a mechanic. He later worked for Flexel as a contractor. On February 20, 1960 he married Sharon Selbach in Kansas City. She survives. Larry is also survived by his children, Michael (Deborah) of St. Louis, MO, Suzanne Petit of Topeka and Dan (Julie) Petit of Berryton, his sister, Ruth Murphy of Louisiana, four grandchildren, Amber, Joseph, Ryan and Cory and one great grandchild, Parker. At his request, there will be no services and no flowers, a card would be appreciated. His legacy will be his love and joy that he freely and naturally gave to so many. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Arab Shrine Childrens Hospital Travel Fund, 1305 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612. | |
| 8931 |  | Obituary- Petit, Michael Michael L. Petit Michael L. Petit, 54, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Saurday, September 22, 2012. Michael graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1976. Michael is survived by his wife Debra Worsham-Petit. Other survivors include his children Amber Stroud, Topeka, and Joseph Petit, St. Louis; his granddaughter Parker Stroud, Topeka; his mother Sharon Petit, Rossville; his sister Suzy Petit, Topeka; his brother Dan (Julie) Petit, Berryton; and his nephews Ryan and Cory Petit, Berryton. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Petit, Rossville. Memorials to American Cancer Society appreciated. Memorial Service @ Kutis Funeral Home (5255 Lemay Ferry, St. Louis 63129) Tue 9/25 from 4-8 pm with service on Wed. 11am. | |
| 8932 |  | Obituary- Petrie, Dickson 1 Dickson G. Petrie Services and burial will be in Sherwood, Wis., for Dickson Gerard Petrie, 34, Topeka, who was killed Friday, Nov. 10, 1995, in a two-vehicle collision on the ice-covered Willard bridge over the Kansas River west of Topeka. He was born July 14, 1961, in Appleton, Wis., the son of Harold V. and Rosemary T. Genson Petrie, and was graduated from high school in Hilbert, Wis., southeast of Appleton. He currently was attending a broad casting school in Overland Park. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sherwood, Wis. Survivors include a daughter, Chanell Petrie, address unavailable; his mother, Rosemary T. Petrie, Sherwood, Wis.; two brothers, David L. Petrie, Chicago, and Douglas P. Petrie, Topeka; and four sisters, Deborah S. Muha and Denise A. Petrie, both in Fairmount, Calif., Dori Jo Petrie, Seattle, Wash., and Dawn M. Petrie, Sherwood, Wis. Mass of Christian burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sherwood, Wis. Time has not been set. A Memorial Mass will be later at Most Pure Heart of Catholic Church in Topeka. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home is in charge of Topeka arrangements. One death, dozens of wrecks blamed on snow and ice Snowy and icy roads which caused one fatal accident on a Shawnee County bridge near Willard, kept authorities busy Friday night handling one car wreck after another. A Topeka man in his 30s was killed in a two-vehicle accident around 4:30 p.m. when he lost control of his two-door car on the icy Willard Bridge and slammed head on into a southbound pickup truck, Sheriff Dave Meneley said. The fatality victim’s name wasn’t immediately released. No one else was injured. | |
| 8933 |  | Obituary- Petrie, Dickson 2 Fatal Accident on Willard Bridge Snow and sleet combined late Friday to contribute to many motorist accidents in the area Friday, November 10. A Topeka man, Dickson G. Petrie, 34, was killed in a two-vehicle accident about 4:30 p.m. when he lost control of his two-door car on the icy Willard Bridge south of Rossville and slammed head-on into a southbound pickup truck driven by Jay W. Viergever, 34, Route 7, Topeka, Sheriff Dave Meneley said. Both drivers were alone in their vehicles. Meneley said that Viergever did not report any injuries. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home handled Topeka arrangements. Dickson’s body was transported to Sherwood, Wise, for burial. | |
| 8934 |  | Obituary- Petterson, Adolph St. Marys Man Found Dead in Pasture Adolph Petterson, member of the Petterson Farm and Stock Company of St. Marys, was found dead in a pasture by members of the family late Wednesday morning. Petterson attended a sale which his brother conducted and was passing through the pasture for a short cut to his home. Members of the family took the same path, finding the body. His death was attributed to heart disease. | |
| 8935 |  | Obituary- Petzer, Will Mrs. Anna King left Thursday for Junction City, where she attended the funeral of her brother, Will Petzer who died in a Topeka hospital Wednesday of last week. She returned home Sunday accompanied by her nephew, Glen Worrel and family from White City, who remained here until Tuesday. | |
| 8936 |  | Obituary- Pfannenstiel, Cynthia Cynthia "Cindi" Pfannenstiel WAKEENEY - Cynthia "Cindi" D. Pfannenstiel, 32, WaKenney, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997, at a Hays hospital. She was born Nov. 27, 1964, in Jefferson, Mo., the daughter of Jose "Joe" A. and Bonnie Adams Morales. She was graduated from Topeka West High School in 1982 and attended Hays Academy of Hair Design. She moved to WaKeeney from Topeka in 1984. Mrs. Pfannenstiel was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church, the altar society at the church and the Eagles Auxiliary No. 3774, all in WaKeeeney. She married Calvin J. Pfannenstiel on Jan. 7, 1985, in Denver. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, C.J. Pfannenstiel and Derrick Pfannenstiel, both at home; her mother, Bonnie Adams Pfannenstiel, Wichita, her stepmother, Joyce Morales, Topeka; three brothers, Bobbie Pfannenstiel, Wichita, Anthony "Andy" Morales, San Antonio, and Jeffrey Harrimans, Jackson, Miss.; and three sisters, Lydia "Dee Dee" Thatcher, Antioch, Calif., Chris Pfannenstiel, Goddard, and Kim Hartwich, Rossville. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Christ The King Catholic Church at WaKeeney. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Cindi Pfannenstiel Memorial Children's Fund and sent in care of the Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney. | |
| 8937 |  | Obituary- Pfannenstiel, Ralph Silver Lake—Ralph Pfannenstiel, 92, of Silver Lake, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Ralph was a resident at Oakley Place in Rossville. He was born on a farm on March 21, 1929, in Munjor, Kansas, the son of Peter and Mary Korbe Pfannenstiel. Ralph was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. On May 11, 1948, Ralph was united in marriage to Mary Anne Schuster. Mary Anne passed away on January 11, 2009. Ralph was employed in law enforcement for forty-four years. He leaves behind six children, Terry (Marcia) Pfannenstiel, Nancy (Richard) Heideman, Gary (Vicki) Pfannenstiel, Larry (Rita) Pfannenstiel, Cindy (Scott) Hawkins, and Bob (Nancy) Pfannenstiel; two sisters, Therese Schimm and Marilyn (Al) Blevins; 29 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren. Ralph was preceded in death by his brothers, Felix and Alvin, and a sister, Agatha Lang. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Inurnment will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church for Mass Intentions and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8938 |  | Obituary- Philamalee, Emma Emma J. Philamalee Mrs. Emma J. Philamalee, 84, Rossville, formerly of Topeka, died Wednesday, April 2, 1986, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born December 12, 1902, near Marine, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Margaret McCane Boosinger. She lived in Topeka 50 years. She was married to Ralph LeRoy Philamalee in Topeka. He died April 7, 1965. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ellen Martinek, Rossville. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Friday in West Lawn Memorial Gardens west of Topeka. Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Emma J. Philamalee ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Emma J. Philamalee, 84, Rossville, formerly of 412 Polk, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 2, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Dec. 12, 1902, near Marine, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Margaret McCane Boosinger. She lived in Topeka 50 years. She was married to Ralph LeRoy Philamalee in Topeka. He died April 7, 1965. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ellen Martinek, Rossville. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in West Lawn Memorial Gardens west of Topeka. The casket will remain closed. Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8939 |  | Obituary- Philipp, David M. David Michael “Mike” Philipp, 53, Holton, KS passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2022. Mike was born on October 26, 1968 in Topeka, the son of David and Judy (Smith) Philipp. He graduated from Rossville High School and attended Washburn University. He was previously employed by the Department of Revenue, State of Kansas. He had a passion for music and touched many lives through his talent as an amazing guitarist. He was a member and lead guitarist for the band “Mixed Emotions”. Mike married Lisa Alley on June 9, 2001 in Circleville, KS. She survives. Other survivors include his mother Judy, Stepfather Bob Welch, Topeka; a sister Michel’ (Jim) Cole and family, Topeka; half-brother Tony (Jessica) Campbell, Farmington, MN; half-sister Angel Philipp, Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by his father David Philipp. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements. | |
| 8940 |  | Obituary- Phillips, Wanda Phillips Wanda Lee (Lundin) Phillips, 79, Gulfport, Miss., formerly of Soldier, died Saturday, Oct. 3,2009, at Medicalodges Jackson County in Holton. She was born June 23, 1930, in Soldier, the daughter of Pleasant Harold and Margarette Stella Manis Winters. Ms. Phillips had lived in Panama for several years before moving to the Gulfport, Miss., area nearly 30 years ago. She had worked for years as a hairdresser. She married Frank “Jack” Lundin. They divorced. She later married Bill Phillips. They divorced. Survivors include two sons, Jackie Lundin and wife Nancy, Circleville, and Gary Lundin, Ozawkie; a sister, Patricia Meyer, Lopez Island, Wash.; a brother, Delbert Simecka, Belvue; five grandchildren, Brandon Lundin, Angela Mullins, Tanya Ahlgren and Eric and Chad Lundin; and three great-grandsons, Tyler, Kyle and Jackson Ahlgren. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wanda Lundin Phillips Memorial Fund, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Online condolences may be sent to www.mercerfuneralhomes .com | |
| 8941 |  | Obituary- Phoenix, Wilma Wilma Phoenix Passes Away Rossville–Wilma M. Phoenix, 74, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born August 17, 1944 at Gassville, AR. the daughter of Isaac James and Lula Mae Gunsaullus Gilliland. Wilma grew up in Arkansas and graduated from high school there. Wilma had lived in the Emmett community many years before moving to Rossville. She had worked for D & L Market in Emmett. On March 31, 1967 she was united in marriage to Robert Ray Phoenix at Kansas City, MO. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Robbie, a sister, Shirley Gayman, and her son-in-law, Brian Fiedler Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Phoenix and Mindy Fiedler both of Rossville; 2 grandchildren, T.J. and Jaycee Fiedler, Rossville; her brother, James (Darlene) Gilliland, Gassville, AR, sisters, Mary Lou Brown, Kansas City, MO, Barbara (Robert) Jamison, Holt, MO, Karen Gilliland, Kansas City, MO, Becky (Gary) Hammack, Midway, AR. and Sharon Keeter, Mountain Home, AR; Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery near Emmett; Wilma will lie in state and the family will receive friends Monday, August 20, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 8942 |  | Obituary- Pickett, Mary Mrs. J.C. Hayse of Kansas City, Kansas, came up Sunday to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Pickett. Mrs. Hayse will spend the balance of the week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee of Willard, and her sister, Mrs. Edward Kovar of Delia. Word has been received by Mr. Frank Lee of Willard of the death of his sister, Mrs. Mary Pickett of Manhattan. Mrs. Pickett was a former resident of Willard. She is survived by her husband, two daughters and a son. The body was interred in the Maple Hill cemetery. | |
| 8943 |  | Obituary- Pierce, Preston Preston Pierce Passes Away Preston Pierce was a very popular History teacher at Rossville High in the late 60s. Preston Wayne Pierce of Madison, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Newman Regional Health at the age of 79. Preston was born on December 21, 1940 in Potwin, Kansas the son of Wayne Cameron and Virginia Pauline Gorman Pierce. Preston is survived by a longtime companion Pauleen Baxter and their beloved dog Ruby; daughters, Kelle Schankie of Emporia, Renee Trimble of Overland Park, and Rhonda Gilman of Emporia; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Richard Pierce. Preston spent many years in Education and served at Principal at Madison High School in Madison, Kansas. He had a passion for antiques and collected them over the years. Preston served as an antique judge at the Greenwood County Fair. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2021 at Lena Valley Cemetery in Lamont, Kansas. | |
| 8944 |  | Obituary- Pierce, Sharon 1 Sharon Davis with her dad, Francis Davis, and sister Candace at home on the Mulvane Ranch. Sharon’s Story Sharon Ione Davis entered this world on December 13th, 1942 to her parents Donice Ione (Marney) and Francis E. Davis of Rossville, Ks. Sharon spent her childhood growing up on the Mulvane Ranch and Farms West of Rossville where her father had became Manager and a Business Partner. The old ranch house and most of the ranch buildings were destroyed by the flood of 1951 when the Kansas River overflowed its banks. A new ranch home was built after the flood waters receded and the Davis family remained to rebuild the ranch. Sharon participated in Brownie and Girl Scouts as a young girl and was a member of the Rossville 4-H Club where she raised and entered her prize winning 4-H calves in the 4-H Fair. Sharon was attending a sewing class in the Home Economic’s Department at Rossville High School on January 14th, 1958 when her mother drove by ‘honking the horn’. ‘Donice’ was on the way to the hospital to deliver Sharon’s younger sister ‘Candace Davis’. Despite their age difference, Candace and Sharon formed a loving relationship and shared many good times growing up and throughout their lives. Sharon’s Classmates will remember Sharon as a cheerleader in high school and riding around in her ‘Classic 1959 Black Impala’. Many ‘Happy Days’ were spent with her friends and classmates having numerous slumber parties, campouts, horse-back and hay-rack rides, and just getting off the school bus in time to watch Dick Clark’s American Band Stand. It was always ‘fun’ to go to the Community Center on Saturday nights for a tri-city ‘sock hop’sponsored by KTOP Disk Jockey Charlie Christian. [continued on file 2] | |
| 8945 |  | Obituary- Pierce, Sharon 2 Sharon graduated from Rossville High School in 1960 and in 1961 she earned a Secretarial Certificate from the Clarks Business School in Topeka, Kansas, where she became employed as a secretary in the office at the Topeka State Hospital. In 1963, she moved to Phoenix, AZ and she obtained a position as a Secretary and Title Clerk for Stewart Title. A few years later, she returned from Phoenix to Rossville to work with her dad on the ranch. ‘Francis Davis’ was over-heard saying that ‘Sharon’ was one of the best truck drivers that he had ever hired to fill silos. Sharon loved horses and was good at barrel racing. She was often seen in local parades and rodeos. In 1971 she was elected Queen of the Rossville Centennial and rode in the Centennial’s parade in a horse drawn carriage. Sharon’s sister Candace, and her dad, Francis Davis, also rode their horses in the Rossville Centennial. Sharon enjoyed home making, working with her mother and sister in arts and crafts, especially ceramics. Ranch hands would testify that she was a ‘good cook’ too. In 1978 and having an adventuresome spirit Sharon wanted a new career so she took her love of horses to the Denver, Colorado area where she had answered an ad for a ‘Training Assistant and Groomsman’ in the horse racing business. Thus, she assisted in training and groomed numerous race horses in Denver, Lincoln, Omaha, and even in Chicago. She met her future husband, Michael Pierce in Nebraska. They were married in Lincoln on June 17, 1980 and they became business and marriage partners for over 42 years. The couple settled in Paulden, AZ, a small community located near Prescott, AZ . Not only did Sharon and Mike race, own and train horses they sponsored two Venezuelan families obtain U. S. citizenship and they were also ‘Big Brothers’ to two boys. Together, Sharon and Michael continued in the horse racing business until December of 2018 when they sold the last of their horses in order for Michael to devote full time to caring for Sharon. Sharon Passed away on April 30, 2019, in Prescott, AZ after a long illness. A Memorial Service will be held at the Rossville Cemetery near her parents gravesites with Piper’s Funeral Home of St. Marys, Ks. officiating on May 25th at 11:00 a.m. Sharon is survived by her husband, Michael Pierce of Paulden, AZ and Sharon’s younger sister, Candace Davis of Monett, Missouri along with numerous cousins both on the Marney side, as well as the Davis sides of the family. Sharon's Story is told by her (1960's) Friend & Classmate, Laura (Stiles) Miller | |
| 8946 |  | Obituary- Pierce, Tyler Tyler Logan Pierce was born March 14th 1990 in Portland Adventist Hospital, Multanomah county, Oregon. The best way to describe Tyler is as a kind and steadfast man. He went out of his way to support and care for those he loved. An extra hand to move, a place to sleep, a couple bucks when down on your luck. Just a fraction of the things he did without qualm or hesitation. He was an incredibly talented musician, especially with guitar and drums. He loved movies. We have many fond memories of seeing the latest one with him and other times watching the most awful B movies He was unflappable. Never angry, always understanding. The troubles of life that grab all of us seemed to just roll off him like a wave on a beach. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He found a way to make you smile and smile himself even in the darkest times After a 6 month battle with aggressive brain cancer Tyler passed January 25th, 2022 with loved ones near | |
| 8947 |  | Obituary- Pierson, Emma We are extremely sorry to record the death of Mrs. Pierson's little daughter Emma, aged 8 years, which occurred Tuesday morning and resulted from tonsilitis [sic]. The funeral was held Wednesday morning. [From The Rossville News, June 15, 1900] | |
| 8948 |  | Obituary- Pierson, Estella Infant Pierson. Estella May, the infant daughter of Mrs. Nannie Pierson, died at the Binney home in this city last Saturday during the absence of the mother who was in attendance at the sick bed of the child's grandmother in Kansas City. Pneumonia was the cause of death. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon and the little one was laid to rest in the city cemetery. [From The Rossville News, March 16, 1900] | |
| 8949 |  | Obituary- Pierson, Mary Obituary Mary Elizabeth Keener was born at Rossville, Kans., July 4, 1900 being the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Keener. She received her early education in the Rossville schools at which place her parents resided until they moved to Clay County, after having spent five years in Washington state. On July 26, 1918, she was united in marriage with Mr. Ray Pierson, of Broughton, Kans. bravely bidding good-bye to the young husband until his return from the world war a year later, and just four days before the second anniversary of this wedded life, the young wife was called from the earthly home, July 22, 1920, aged 20 years and 18 days. Besides the bereaved husband, she leaves her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Keener, and two brothers, Lee and Harold; her husband's parents, to whom she was the same as their own, and two grandparents, besides many other relatives and friends, for whom life will seem less bright, now that the brightness of her sweet smile is seen no more yet the sunshine of her presence will linger in loving memory of deeds as well as smiles. Her death was due to acute indigestion which developed Wednesday. She was taken to the Clay Center hospital for an operation, but was too far gone upon arrival and died Thursday. Funeral services were held at the Broughton Baptist church last Saturday and interment in the Broughton cemetery. Mary, the thot of your sweet smile will brighten The lives of others each day; 'Twill come to us, a flash from Heaven, To cheer us on our weary earthly way. [From The Rossville Reporter, July 29, 1920] | |
| 8950 |  | Obituary- Pierson, Nancy Mrs. Nannie D. Pierson died at the Ellis hospital, Schenectady, N. Y. on Friday, January 7, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert D. Van Nordstrand of Scotia, N. Y. where she had lived for several years. The body was brought to Rossville, Kans., January 11, for funeral services and interment and was met by many relatives and friends. Mrs. Pierson was born August 18, 1858, at Orleans, Indiana. She lived in and near Rossville for a short time in 1900 and while here three little daughters died and were buried in the Rossville cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Van Nordstrand, of Scotia, N. Y.; three grandchildren, Robert, Philip and Lawrence Van Nordstrand, one sister, Mrs. Mary Gay, of Wymore, Nebr.; three brothers, Mr. John Jones of Frankfort, Kans., Mr. Wm. D. Jones of Arcadia, Nebr., Mr. Marion R. Jones of North Loup, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Shipley met Mrs. Van Nordstrand and children and took them and many of the out of town relatives to their home for dinner. The services were held at two o’clock January 11, in the Rossville Methodist church, Rev. O. E. Brown officiating. Music was furnished by a ladies quartet. The body of a Mrs. Pierson, was shipped to Rossville Tuesday, from Schenectady, New York, for burial in Rossville cemetery. A funeral service was held in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. O. E. Brown. The deceased lady was a former Rossville resident, living here about 1900-1902. Three of her children died while the family resided here and were laid to rest in Rossville cemetery. After leaving Rossville Mrs. Pierson went to Manhattan and educated her remaining daughter. This daughter after graduation married and located in the New York city. She accompanied the body here for burial. |
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