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| 8951 |  | Obituary- Pauly, Rosemary 1 In Loving Memory of our sister Rosemary Jacobson Pauly March 16, 1946 - March 17, 2006 [Poem] Loving and Missing Her Always, Bob Jacobson, Donald Jacobson, Betty Lambotte, Kay Wild, Dorothy Lloyd In Loving Memory of Rosemary Pauly Mar. 16, 1946 to Mar. 17, 2006 [Poem] Love, Ron, Luke, Lori, Shannon Pauly and family | |
| 8952 |  | Obituary- Pauly, Rosemary 2 Rosemary Pauly St. Marys -- Rosemary Pauly, 60, died Friday, March 17, 2006 at Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka. She was born March 16,1946, at Topeka, the daughter of John T. and Catherine V. O'Connor Jacobson. She grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1964. As a child, Rosemary was a Polio Pioneer, helping with the testing of the vaccine. Rosemary had worked for Southwestern Bell in Topeka for several years. She had worked for the St. Marys Veterinary Clinic for six years and had worked for USD #321 in the Special Services Department. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and a member of the ladies circle helping with the annual Church Picnic for many years. She also was a C.C.D. teacher for the religious education department at the church. She had been a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. Rosemary had been active in the St. Marys Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Billy and John. Rosemary and Ronald E. Pauly were united in marriage on October 16,1965 in St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Luke (Iris) Pauly, Wichita; daughters, Lori (Bill) Faerber, Salina and Shannon Pauly, St. Marys; brothers, Robert Jacobson, Topeka, and Donald Jacobson, Rossville; sisters, Betty Lambotte, rural Rossville, Kay Wild, St. Marys and Dorothy Lloyd Rossville; grandchildren, David, Sarah, Jacob, Isiaah, Elizabeth, Katie, Rachel, Peter and Sage. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday it Piper Funeral Home where there will be a Vigil Service and rosary at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. To leave an online condolence go to www. piper funeral home.com. | |
| 8953 |  | Obituary- Paxton, Glenn 1 Glenn E. "Pax" Paxton ROSSVILLE - Glenn E. "Pax" Paxton, 79, Rossville, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1993, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Paxton owned an Auto Body Shop in Junction City for 44 years. He was born Oct. 26, 1913, in Wabaunsee County, the son of James C. and Mae Perkins Paxton. He was graduated from Wamego High School. He moved to Junction City in 1937. He retired in 1981 and later moved to Rossville. Mr. Paxton was a member of Eagle Aerie No. 830 in Junction City. He was married to Katherine Zeller in June 1934 in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Shirley Ann Clennar, Topeka; a son, Richard Paxton, Junction City; and 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mass-Hinitt-Alexander Funeral Home in Junction City. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Junction City. | |
| 8954 |  | Obituary- Paxton, Katherine Katherine M. Paxton ROSSVILLE — Katherine M. Paxton, 78, Rossville, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, at a Rossville nursing home. Services are pending at Mass-Hinitt-Alexander Funeral Home, Junction City. Katherine M. Paxton ROSSVILLE — Katherine M. Paxton, 78, Rossville, died Wednesday, Nov. .2, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Dec. 5, 1915, at McFarland, the daughter of John L. and Katherine M. Crosby Zeller. She attended school in St. Marys. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 830 Auxiliary and was past president. She was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church. She married Glenn E. Paxton on June 15, 1934, at St. Marys. He died Jan. 16, 1992. The couple had lived in Junction City from 1937 to 1986, when they moved to Topeka before moving on to Rossville in 1990. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley A. Clennan, Topeka; one son, Richard J. Paxton, Junction City; and 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grand-children. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Xavier Catholic Church, Junction City. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Junction City. Rosary will be conducted at the Mass-Hinitt-Alexander Funeral Home, Junction City, at 9 a.m. Saturday. Friends may visit from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today. The family suggests memorials to Alzheimer’s and Other Related Diseases, PO Box 2763, Wichita, 67201. | |
| 8955 |  | Obituary- Paxton, Martha LaVon Paxton LaVon “Mom” Paxton, 68, Topeka, died Thursday, March 30, 2000, at her home. She was born March 22,1932, in Topeka, the daughter of John B. and Leona Mosher Richardson. She attended Highland Park High School. Mrs. Paxton retired from Peacock Cleaners in 1965, and she later worked at Suki’s Bar and Grill. She was a member of Auxiliary to Post No. 1 of the American Legion. On August 22, 1950, she married Richard Paxton in Topeka. He died March 19,1986. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Roth, Glendale, AZ; two sons, Richard R. Paxton, Peoria, AZ and Stephen A. Paxton, Topeka; a sister, Helen M. Martinek, Rossville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were at 1:00 p.m., Monday at the Rossville Cemetery. Visitation was 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 618 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka 66603. LaVon Paxton LaVon “Mom" Paxton, 68, Topeka, died Thursday, March 30,2000, at her home. Mrs. Paxton retired from Peacock Cleaners in 1965, and she later worked at Suki’s Bar and Grill. She was born March 22,1932, in Topeka, the daughter of John B. and Leona Mosher Richardson. She attended Highland Park High School. Mrs. Paxton was a member of the auxiliary to Post No. 1 of the American Legion. She married Richard E. Paxton on Aug. 22, 1950, in Topeka. He died March 19,1986. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Roth, Glendale, Ariz.; two sons, Richard R. Paxton, Peoria, Ariz., and Stephen A. Paxton, Topeka; a sister, Helen M. Martinek, Rossville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Paxton will lie in state from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, where visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 618 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, 66603. | |
| 8956 |  | Obituary- Paxton, Stephen Stephen Paxton Passes Away Stephen A Paxton, 63, passed away at his home on Friday, July 13, 2018. Steve was born July 9, 1955, in Topeka, KS. He attended Highland Park High School and then served in the army. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Paxton; mother, Martha L. Paxton; and brother, Rick Paxton. Steve is survived by his sister, Becky Roth of Phoenix. He will be laid to rest Friday, July 20th at Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. | |
| 8957 |  | Obituary- Payne, Annette Annette Ruth Payne, 82, Topeka, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. She was born June 25, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and Lucille (Bahnmaier) Wulfkuhle. She graduated from Highland Park High School, where she played clarinet and graduated in 1953. She also attended Washburn University. Annette retired from USD 501 after having served several schools, ie. Quincy, Sumner, Robinson Middle School, Topeka High, and Topeka West working in special education for math, reading, and spelling. She has visited many grateful students, now successful in their lives. After retirement she visited many countries as well as many of our own states and later going to the mall to walk and visit with friends. During the school years, she did lots of crafts like wood burning and carving, ceramics, glass staining, clay pottery, deco page, macramé, sewing , and reading also making Easter baskets and Christmas socks. With her vast knowledge of travel, she could identify cities and geographic sites throughout the world. She has taught Sunday school classes in grades 1-8 at Second and Central Presbyterian churches, and worked throughout the Presbyterian system and enjoyed being in the Bell choir. She also held offices in the PTA organizations. She was den mother and scout leader throughout the kids growing up. She enjoyed working with the Russian Czars exhibit also. Annette married Don F. Payne on April 14, 1956 in Miami, Oklahoma. He survives. Other survivors include their children: Donnie (Sheryl) Payne, Shelby (Angie) Payne, Scott Payne and Jennifer (Frank) Bowen; her brother, Duane Wulfkuhle; three grandchildren: Liza Payne, Zach Payne and Lily Bowen; and five great-grandchildren: Christopher, Kylee, Cory, Barrett and Lindsey. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Lois Lister and Laura Kimball. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. | |
| 8958 |  | Obituary- Payne, Carrie Carrie Mabel Payne Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Payne, 63, formerly of Rossville and Topeka, were held at the Eslinger Funeral Home Monday at 10 a. m. and the body brought to Rossville Cemetery for burial. Mrs. Payne died in Spokane, Wash. Thursday of last week and the body arrived in Topeka Saturday evening, She was born in Phillips Co. Kans., May 2, 1886 and came to Rossville when an infant with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John T Short. She was married to Mr. Truman Payne at Topeka, in June, 1903. She was the I mother of seven children, one son, Lloyd and one daughter, Darlene preceding her in death. Survivors are her husband, Truman Payne of Topeka five sons, Truman Payne, Jr., and Harold Payne, both of Topeka; Kenneth of Spokane and Paul and Robert of Boston, Mass.; four sisters, Mrs. Alma Ober in California, Mrs. Maude Woods, Mrs. Nora Faust and Mrs. Mary Falkner of Topeka; a brother, John Short, of St. Marys, and 10 grandchildren. | |
| 8959 |  | Obituary- Payne, Lloyd Paynes Lost Their Baby Lloyd, the 7-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Truman Payne died Sunday afternoon at 311 West Seventh street, Topeka. The body was brought to Rossville, Tuesday afternoon and interred in the Rossville cemetery. The little fellow is the one that had a nail driven in the soft part of the head in the cyclone near Menoken, June 5, when the Tom Oliver house in which the family were living was demolished. The wound did not cause the child’s death. About two weeks ago it had the measles and it never recovered from the effects of the attack. The funeral service was held in the Rossville M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2 p. m., conducted by the Rev. H. L. Nelson, pastor of the Potwin Presbyterian church. | |
| 8960 |  | Obituary- Pearl, Cleo 1 Cleo Winsor Pearl Cleo Winsor Pearl, 82, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Clare Bridge senior living facility in Fort Collins, Colo. She was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Eskridge, Kan., the daughter of James R. and Cora Bretton Winsor. After her mom’s passing, Cleo and her two siblings came to live in St. Marys, Kan., with her older sister and brother-in-law, LaMoyne and Bill Sullivan. It was in St. Marys that Cleo met and married her husband John “Jack” Kenneth Pearl in June 1951. Jack’s career took them to many parts of the world, includingTexas, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, and Japan. After retiring in 1985, Cleo and her husband, Jack, returned to the family farm in Rossville. They spent many hours renovating the farm and reconnecting with their Kansas roots. After Jack’s passing in 1991, Cleo moved to Loveland, Colo., to be closer to family. in her later years, Cleo loved maintaining the tree-lined lane at the Rossville farm, quilting and collecting Madonnas. Cleo had inherited a Madonna collection from her mother-in-law, Edna Pearl. After numerous additions to the collection, Cleo, with the help of her sister-in- law, Rita Muckenthaler, donated them to the St. Marys Historical Society in St. Marys. Survivors include two sons, John Pearl and his wife, Elizabeth, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Louis Pearl and his wife, Connie, of Palestine, Texas; one daughter, Mary Ladd and her husband, Steve, of Loveland, Colo.; one sister, Cora Lee Brody and her husband, Joe, of Naugatuck, Conn.; a foster sister and dear friend, Barbara Stewart of Bonner Springs, Kan.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, at Immaculate Concep¬tion Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Historical Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 8961 |  | Obituary- Pearl, Cleo 2 Cleo Winsor Pearl Cleo Winsor Pearl, 82, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Clare Bridge Senior Living Facility in Fort Collins, Colo. She was born Sept. 5, 1930, in Eskridge, the daughter of James R. and Cora Bretton Winsor. After her mom’s passing, Cleo and her two siblings came to live in St. Marys with her older sister and brother-in-law, LaMoyne and Bill Sullivan. It was in St. Marys that Cleo met and married her husband John (Jack) Kenneth Pearl in June of 1951. Jack’s career took them to many parts of the world including Texas, Oklahoma, Massachusetts and Japan. After retiring in 1985, Cleo and her husband, Jack returned to the family farm in Rossville. They spent many hours renovating the farm and reconnecting with their Kansas roots. After Jack’s passing in 1991, Cleo moved to Loveland, Colo., to be closer to family. In her later years, Cleo loved maintaining the tree-lined lane at the Rossville farm, quilting and collecting Madonnas. Cleo had inherited from her mother-in-law, Edna Pearl, a Madonna collection. After numerous additions to the collection, Cleo, with the help of her sister-in-law, Rita Muckenthaler, donated them to the St. Marys Historical Society, St. Marys. Survivors include two sons, John Pearl and his wife, Elizabeth, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Louis Pearl and his wife, Connie, of Palestine, Texas; one daughter, Mary Ladd and her husband, Steve, of Loveland, Colo.; one sister, Cora Lee Brody and her husband, Joe of Naugatuck, Conn.; a foster sister and dear friend, Barbara Stewart of Bonner Springs; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery, St, Marys. Mrs. Pearl will lie in state after 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, where there will be a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Historical Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8962 |  | Obituary- Pearl, Edna Mrs. Edna Pearl ST. MARYS - Mrs. Edna Inez Pearl, 87, St. Marys, died Friday morning at a St. Marys nursing home where she had lived an extended time. She was born Dec. 5, 1888, in Rossville. She lived most of her life three miles west of Rossville, until she moved to St. Marys in 1964. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the E.H.U., both at St. Marys, and the Rossville Literary and Music Circle. She was married to Clyde M. Hook on Dec., 1909. He died in May; 1913. She later married John Pearl on March 7, 1916. He survives. Other survivors include a son, John Kenneth Pearl, Dickinson. Tex.: a daughter. Mrs. Ethelyn Lynde. Rossville; six grandchildren and four great¬grandchildren. Services will lie at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 8963 |  | Obituary- Pearl, Florence Mrs. Florence Pearl of Sandy Hook died at age 68 Mrs. Florence G. Pearl 68, of the Sandy Hook community near Rossville, died Wednesday evening in a Topeka hospital after a long illness. The daughter of James and Mary Doyle, she was born Dec. 14, 1893 at Belvue. After attending Immaculate Conception High School at St. Marys and St. Mary’s Academy at Leavenworth, she taught in various grade schools in Pottawatomie County and in the Rossville Grade School. She was prefect of St. Ann’s Sodality and an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary at St. Marys. She and Thomas M. Pearl were married Oct. 11, 1921. He died March 1, 1960. Survivors include three sons, James B. Pearl and Gerald T. Pearl, both of St. Marys, and Robert L. Pearl Cleveland, Ohio; three daughters, Mrs. Marjorie M. Guerich of the home; Mrs. Maureen T. Howes, Marlboro, Mass., and Sister Thomas Ann, Concordia; 17 grandchildren, three sisters, Sister Mary Conception, Aberdeen, SD.; Mrs. Regina Coleman, St. Marys, and Mrs. Genevieve Dockry, De Pere, Wis., and a brother, Leo Doyle, St. Marys. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church at St. Marys with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery there. Rosary was recited in Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys Friday at 3 p.m., by St. Ann’s Sodality and at 8:30 p.m. by the parish. | |
| 8964 |  | Obituary- Pearl, Frank Frank Pearl Dies Word was received Monday of the death of Frank Pearl in a Topeka hospital where he had been taken a few days ago after suffering a heart attack. Mr. Pearl and his family moved to St. Marys a few years ago but lived the rest of his life in the Sandy Hook neighborhood. | |
| 8965 |  | Obituary- Pearl, Gerald T. Gerald T. “Jerry” Pearl Gerald T. “Jerry” Pearl, 88, died June 11, 2020 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. He was born May 14, 1932 on a farm near St. Marys, referred to as the “Sandy Hook” community. He was the youngest of six children born to Thomas M. and Florence G. Doyle Pearl. Mr. Pearl attended James Grade School in rural Shawnee County. He graduated from St. Marys High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956, in the post Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1962. He was nicknamed, “Muscles” in high school and “Gates” in the military, referring to the “Pearly Gates.” When he returned from the service, he continued to work on the family farm. Jerry never knew a stranger and gave a helping hand to those in need. Besides a firm handshake, you would know him from his signature wink and thumbs up. Jerry was a lifetime member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; he was a faithful adorer, an Honorary Life Member of Knights of Columbus Council #657 and the Thomas A. McNeive Fourth Degree Assembly. For many years, he served as a member of the Honor Guard for deceased members of both the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. On Memorial Day weekend, he would travel with the American Legion Firing Squad to the area cemeteries to honor the deceased veterans. In 2015 Jerry and other chosen veterans traveled to Washington, DC on the Wamego Honor Flight. He was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the CPN Veteran Association. Jerry and his wife Hildegard would make an annual trip to Shawnee Oklahoma to the festival and also were part of the Trail of Death caravan. They coordinated a naming ceremony for 28 family members to receive their Indian names. They owned and operated G & H Pearl Farms and Pearl Trucking. He was a member of the Tri-County Drainage board for many years. Jerry also enjoyed his family, farming, ranching, traveling, and woodworking. He was a jack of all trades. Jerry was an active member of AA for 43 years and was a mentor to many in recovery up until his death. Jerry was united in marriage to Hildegard J. Taphorn, on April 12, 1958 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Marysville, Kansas. They met through the CYO and loved to dance. Hildegard preceded him in death in 2014. Mr. Pearl was also preceded in death by their infant son, Johnny; his brother, J.B. Pearl; his sisters, Marjorie Guerich, Maureen Harris and his great-grandddaughter, Parker Monhollon. He is survived by his eight daughters he called his “String of Pearls,” Colleen Monhollon (Jim Meyer), Rossville, Cathy Pearl, Manhattan, Christy (Dave) Ronsse, Gerry Lou (Dan) Marstall, St. Marys, Mary (James) Wurtz, Ginger (Jerry) Flach, Paxico, Angie Leuthold (John Burns), Wamego, and Michelle (Ryan) Martin, St. Marys; his brother, Bob Pearl of Parma Heights, OH; his sister, Sr. Virginia Pearl, CSJ, of Concordia; his sister-in-law, Eileen Pearl, formerly of St. Marys, and the entire Taphorn family. Mr. Pearl has 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and many great friends. Jerry’s fiancé, Betty Narolis, Topeka. He loved to joe and tell stories and was very ornery with all. His smile was his greatest feature. He loved his pie first, followed by his cheeseburger, and shared these meals with his grandchildren. Mass of the Christian Burial 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Pearl will lie in state Tuesday, June 16th from 4-7 P.M. at the Immaculate Conception Church, where there will be a rosary recited at 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Midland Hospice, Immaculate Conception Church Food Bank, the St. Marys Historical Society or charity of choice. | |
| 8966 |  | Obituary- Pearl, Hildegard Hildegard J. Pearl St Marys-Hildegard J. Pearl, 80, passed away Sunday, November 23,2014 at St Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born October 18,1934 at Marysville, the daughter of Arnold and Emma Kampers Taphorn. Hildegard graduated from Marysville High School. She moved to Topeka after graduation where she worked for Santa Fe Railroad. She was a homemaker and farm bookkeeper for over 2 decades. She also worked outside of the home and retired from Silver Lake Bank. She enjoyed family gatherings and attending her grandchildren's activities the most. Hildegard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the St. Marys Literary Club and had been president of both organizations. She had been a member of a Catholic bowling league in Topeka. Mrs. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Gregory Taphorn; a son Johnny and a godson Steve Lampe. On April 12, 1958 she was united in marriage to Gerald T. “Jerry” Pearl after they met through the CYO. He survives of the home. Other survivors include eight daughters, Colleen (Jim Meyer) Monhollon, Rossville, Cathy Pearl, Manhattan, Christy (Dave) Ronsse, St. Marys, Gerry Lou (Dan) Marstall, St. Marys, Mary (James) Wurtz, Paxico, Ginger (Jerry) Flach, Paxico, Angie Leuthold, Wamego and Michelle (Ryan) Martin, St. Marys; three sisters, Annie Nemec, Topeka, Thelma Haefner, Berryton and Elsie Lampe, Parkville, MO; four brothers, Eddie and Francis Taphorn both of Marysville, Robert Taphorn, Pekin, IL, and Jimmy Taphorn, Beattie; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren with one on the way. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Hildegard will lie in state on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the church after 4:00 P.M. where there will be a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Step Renovation Project or to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8967 |  | Obituary- Pearl, James B. James B. '’J.B." Pearl ST. MARYS- James B. "J.B." Pearl, 84, died Thursday, August 21, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. lie was born July 3, 1924 on a farm near St. Marys, the son of Thomas M. and Florence G. Doyle Pearl. Mr. Pearl attended James Grade School in rural Shawnee County. He graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in 1942. He served proudly in the United States Navy during WWII (1944-1946) in the South Pacific at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He was honored to be a part of the "Greatest Generation". After being discharged from the Navy, he returned to the St. Marys area and farmed with his grandpa, James Doyle. Mr. Pearl farmed for many years before he founded J.B. Pearl Sales and Service in 1961. The company was awarded the National Ag Retailer of the Year in 2003. Mr. Pearl brought new and innovative ideas to agriculture. As an entrepreneur he always used the positive approach gained from reading and attending seminars. Mr. Pearl was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus Council No 657, and the Historical Society all in St. Marys. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was a member of and past board member of the NFSA. Mr. Pearl was also a member of the Agriculture Retailers Association and the Kansas Agriculture Retailers Association. He was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the CPN Veterans Association. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and woodworking. He and Eileen traveled through all 50 states as well as England and Ireland. J.B. never knew a stranger and had friends everywhere. On May 9, 1949 he was married to Dorothy Eileen Seitz at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include three sons, Mike Pearl, Doyle (Laura) Pearl, and Don (Patty) Pearl all of St. Marys; two daughters, Pat (Randy) Kuhn, Shawnee, KS and Susan (Clark) Johnston, Aurora, CO; a daughter-in-law, Claire Pearl, St. Marys; two brothers, Robert (Joyce) Pearl, Parma Heights, OH and Jerry (Hildegard) Pearl, St. Marys; three sisters, Marjorie Guerich, St. Marys, Virginia Pearl CSJ, Pawnee Rock and Maureen (Charles) Harris, Topeka; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 25, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery St. Marys. Mr. Pearl will lie in state after 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August 24th at the church where there will be a Prayer Vigil at 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Endowment Fund or the Children's Miracle Network at St. Francis Hospital and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8968 |  | Obituary- Pearl, James H. James H. Pearl James H. Pearl, a Kansan for 73 years and a resident of the west end of Rossville township for a year less that period died April 12 on the farm he had occupied for 57 yrs. Mr. Pearl was born at Columbus, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4, 1858 and passed his 86th birthday last December. He was married to Rosa A. Kiernon on Jan. 26, 1886 in Immaculate Conception church at St. Marys. Besides attending James School west of Rossville in his boyhood days he attended two years at St. Marys college. For the past four years Mr. Pearl has been totally blind, but he never lost his usual cheerful disposition, but his Rossville friends missed his friendly calls. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 14, at Immaculate Conception church in St. Marys where a requiem high Mass was sung. Surviving him are his widow, and six children, John and Tom, living near Rossville; Frank of St. Marys; James A. of Greenville, Mich.; Mrs. George Thomas of Woodston, Kans.; and Rose of the home. There are also 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The pallbearers were Messrs. Lee Doyle, Ernest Ronsse, Clarence Yocum, Percy Delancy, Andrew Koppes and William Gutshall. Out-of-town relatives present for the services were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pearl, Greensville, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas and Phillip Thomas Woodston, Kansas; Miss Catherine Halloran, Denver; Fred Considine, Osborne; Miss Marjorie Pearl, East St. Louis; Pvt. Robert L. Pearl, Camp Robinson, Ark.; Mrs. James Gregory, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mees and Theresa Jo of Manhattan. | |
| 8969 |  | Obituary- Pearl, John J. Infant Pearl John Joseph Pearl, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T. Pearl of St. Marys, died Friday morning in a Topeka hospital. He was born December 16, 1958. Survivors include his parents, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tabhorn of Marysville; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Pearl of Rossville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Chapel in St. Marys with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. | |
| 8970 |  | Obituary- Pearl, John K. 1 John Kenneth ‘Jack’ Pearl ROSSVILLE — John Kenneth “Jack" Pearl, 65, Fredericksburg, Texas, formerly of Rossville, died Friday, July 17, 1992, in Rossville. Mr. Pearl was an area superintendent for Phillips Pipeline. He retired in 1985 and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was born Jan. 4, 1927, in Rossville, the son of John and Edna Emert Pearl. He was graduated from Kansas State University in 1951 and attended M.l.T. He lived in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Mr. Pearl was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Bartlesville, Okla. He was married to Cleo Winsor on June 2. 1951, in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, John W. Pearl. Borger, Texas, and Louis W. Pearl, Fritch, Texas; a daughter. Mary Ladd, Loveland, Colo.; a half-sister, Ethelyn Hook Lynde; five grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. A rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where she will lie in state after 9 a.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University or the air conditioning fund at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. | |
| 8971 |  | Obituary- Pearl, John K. 2 John Kenneth “Jack” Pearl John Kenneth “Jack” Pearl, 65, Fredericksburg, Tex., formerly of Rossville, died Friday, July 17, 1992, in Rossville. Mr. Pearl was an area superintendent for Phillips Pipeline. He retired in 1985. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was born January 4, 1927, in Rossville, the son of John and Edna Emert Pearl. He was graduated from Kansas State University in 1951, and attended M.I.T. He lived in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Mr. Pearl was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Bartlesville, Okla. He was married to Cleo Winsor on June 2, 1951, in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, John W. Pearl, Borger, Tex., and Louis W. Pearl, Fritch, Tex.; a daughter, Mary Ladd, Loveland, Colo.; a half-sister, Ethelyn Hook Lynde; five grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. A rosary was recited Sunday evening at Verschelden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University, or the air conditioning fund at Immaculate Conception Church. | |
| 8972 |  | Obituary- Pearl, Rose Rose C. Pearl ST. MARYS - Rose C. Pearl, 84, St. Marys, died Monday, April 22, at a St. Marys nursing home. She was a nurses aide at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka before she retired. Previously she taught in the James School District west of Rossville in the early 1930s, and at Lost Creek School north of Belvue in 1936. Miss Pearl was born Jan. 2, 1901, in the Sandy Hook community southeast of St. Marys, the daughter of James H. and Rose Kiernan Pearl. She moved to Topeka in 1948, then moved to St. Marys in 1977. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys, and a former member of Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 8973 |  | Obituary- Peavler, Philomena Philomena Peavler, age 96, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. Philomena was born on January 31, 1923 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Anthony and Zue (McCormick) Tauer. She attended and graduated from St. George High School in St. George, KS. Philomena married John Peavler on January 13, 1944. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage before John’s passing in 2008. Philomena retired as a Seed Tester for the State Board of Agriculture. She enjoyed cooking, canning, reading, crocheting, square dancing especially with her husband, John. Family was most important to her. She loved hosting Thanksgiving and Easter while having her own Easter Egg Hunt for her grandchildren. Philomena was avid sports fan, especially the KC Royals, KU & KSU football and basketball. She would cheer on her teams while listening on the radio. She would cheer for all her grandchildren’s sporting events. Her memberships included the Silver Lake Senior Center and volunteering for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Survivors include her three daughters, Cheryl (Frank) Workman of Silver Lake, Cathy (Brad) Miller of Topeka, Carol (Herb) Abbott of Topeka; one brother, Leo Tauer of Wamego; son-in-law, Ken Rakestraw of Silver Lake; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren with one on the way; eight great-great-grandchildren and a loving extended family. Philomena was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Barbara Rakestraw; one brother and three sisters. Philomena will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27 from 5-7:00 P.M. with a Rosary being prayed at 5:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 28. Interment will follow at the St. Bernard Cemetery in Wamego, KS. Memorial contributions can be made in Philomena’s loving memory to Midland Hospice and/or Silver Lake Senior Center. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home. 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, Kansas 66603 | |
| 8974 |  | Obituary- Pederson, Christopher C.W. Peterson [sic Pederson] Christopher W. Peterson was born at Almena, Kan., March 1st 1884; was married to Miss Grace Parr of this city Dec. 28th, 1903, who survives him, and died Feb. 8th 1911 at Lincoln Nebr., near where the injury occurred which resulted in his death. Mr. Peterson was lineman on the R.I. road and used a small car to carry him and his tools needed in repairing the wires and batteries at the stations and on the fateful day was attending his duties when he was struck by a train which he did not see until too late and was injured so seriously that he lived but a few days. The remains were brought here for burial, the funeral being held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church conducted by the A.O.U.W., of which he was a honored member. The bereaved family have the sympathy of numerous friends in their hour of trouble. [From The Rossville Reporter, Friday, February 17, 1911] | |
| 8975 |  | Obituary- Pedicord, Roy Roy Pedicord Dies Word was received this week of the death of Roy G. Pedicord of San Angelo, Texas. He died Saturday of a heart attack while at an out-of-town meeting with his church group. Mr. Pedicord was formerly manager of the Rossville Farm Store. | |
| 8976 |  | Obituary- Peel, Annette Annette Peel Annette Peel, 57, of Silver Lake, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. She was born August 30, 1957, in Marquette, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Phidelia (Patterson) Alvord. Annette was raised in Ethelsville, Alabama and attended school there before her family moved to Tampa Bay, Florida where she attended Tampa Bay High School. Annette was employed by the Rossville Grade School as a Paraprofessional working with children with disabilities. She was also a member of the Baptist Church. Annette married Donald “Don” Peel on August 25, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He survives. She is also survived by her son, Eric Alvord (Brooke); mother, Phidelia Alvord; brother, Steve Patterson; sister, Trisha Harsin; three grandsons, Tristin, Gavin and Cody; 1 great-grandson, Robby; niece, Shelby Harsin; and nephews, Thomas and Marco Gobin. Additional survivors include several uncles and cousins of the Patterson family in Mississippi and Alabama. She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Mary Blanko. Annette loved children, enjoyed helping others, going to garage sales and cooking. She was a friend to so many and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Annette’s Life is pending. Private interment of the cremated remains will be at a later date in Florida. Contributions for the Annette Peel Memorial may be made at any local US Bank location in care of Donald Peel, or by mail to US Bank, P.O. Box 611, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 8977 |  | Obituary- Peery, Betty Mrs. Betty Lee Peery ROSSVILLE — Mrs. Betty Lee Peery, 65, Rossville, died Thursday, April 11, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Nov. 7, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Samuel and Ethel Beck Smith. She and her husband lived in Texas, Arkansas and California before she moved to the. Rossville community about 10 years ago. Mrs. Peery was a member of Levick-Barrett Unit No. 282 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Wetmore. She was married to Jason U. Peery April 25, 1942, in Texas. He died in 1979. Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Love, Wetmore; three sons, Floyd Peery, Hopland, Calif., Thomas Peery, Ethel, Wash., and James Peery, La Grange, Ga.; five sisters, Vera Drake, St. Joseph, Mo., Wanda Kinzel, Kansas City, Kan., Luella McConnell and Phyllis Marney, both of Rossville, and Neva Padgett, Topeka; three brothers, Harold Smith, in Indiana, Lloyd Smith, Denver, Colo., and Thomas Smith, Topeka; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Cremation is planned. Mrs. Peery will lie in state after 9 a m. Sunday at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. | |
| 8978 |  | Obituary- Pekarek, Lodi Lodi Pekarek Lodi Pekarek, 67, 1315 N. Jackson, died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital. He was born Aug. 23, 1914, at Austin, Minn., the son of Frank J. and Alouise Pekarek, and lived in Topeka most of his life. Mr. Pekarek was a retired maintenance man at Washburn University. He married Dorothy M. Porter April 23, 1941, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Carol Bibert, Dover, and Sherrill L. Pekarek and Mrs. Barbara A. Stewart, both of Topeka; a son, Larry W. Pekarek, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Hutchings and Mrs. Ella Myers, both of Topeka, and Mrs. Alouise Davis, Rossville; a brother, Frank J. Pekarek, Manitou Springs, Colo.; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. The family will meet with friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 1405 S. Hydraulic, Wichita, 67211. | |
| 8979 |  | Obituary- Pelfrey, Everett Everett Pelfrey Dies Of Heart Attack Everett Pelfrey, 72, of Rossville died at a Topeka hospital Saturday about an hour after arrival. He had a heart ailment. He was born May 26, 1894 at West Liberty, Ky., and spent his early life in Kentucky where he taught in schools. He had lived at Rossville 45 years. He was a farmer during his early days in Rossville and had served 25 years as postmaster at Rossville before he retired in Sept. 1963. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and was serving on the Rossville City Council. Survivors included his wife, Mrs. Ora M. Pelfrey, at home; a son, Gene Pelfrey, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Stalker, Fort Lewis, Wash.; a half- brother, Roy McClain, Delia; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Bailey, Mesa, Ariz.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were at 2p.m. Wednesday at the Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary of Topeka was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8980 |  | Obituary- Pelfrey, Henry 1 HENRY C. PELFREY Henry C. Pelfrey, was born at West Liberty, Kentucky, December 23rd, 1870, and departed this life at the home of his son, Everett, September 15, 1950, at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was married to Lodesca McClain June 1, 1893 and to this union two children were born, Everett and Ethel. Mr. Pelfrey resided in Morgan county, Kentucky, until he moved to Rossville in 1921. He was a good husband, a kind father and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was always doing kind and helpful deeds to those who were in need. He was a devoted Christian since the time of his conversion and baptism and was a member of the Christian Church. He leaves to mourn his departing, his wife, Lodesca; two sons, Roy and Everett of Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. V. H. Bailey, of Littleton, Colorado; fifteen grandchildren; 19 great¬grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, September 17, at 2:30 at the Christian Church with the pastor, Maurice Graham officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Lorene Harth and Mrs. Maxine Trimble, with Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanist at the piano. Pallbearers were all grandchildren of the deceased including: Luther McClain, Thornton McClain, Vencille McClain, Harold Reser, Walter Preble and Gene Pelfrey. Burial was in Rossville City Cemetery. | |
| 8981 |  | Obituary- Pelfrey, Henry 2 Out-of-town relatives and friends in Rossville, Sunday to attend the funeral service of H.C. Pelfrey were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Green, Richland, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. H.C. McClain, George Link, Jack Parr, Mr. and Mrs. Haney, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Casto, of Topeka; Rev. and Mrs. V.H. Bailey of Littleton, Colo; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of Silver Lake; and Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Gooderl of Hoyt. Miscellaneous CARD OF THANKS – We are sincerely grateful to everyone for the many expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness to us during the long illness and death of our loved one H.C. Pelfrey and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. H.C. Pelfrey and the Children H.C. Pelfrey, who has been ailing for some time was taken to St. Francis Hospital Monday for observation and treatment. Rev. and Mrs. Victor Bailey left Rossville, Tuesday, for their home in Littleton, Colo., after being called here by the death of her father, H.C. Pelfrey. | |
| 8982 |  | Obituary- Pelfrey, Lodesca MRS. LODESCA PELFREY Mrs. Lodesca Pelfrey, 90, died Monday at her home in Rossville. She was born December 24, 1866 in West Liberty, Ky., and had lived in Rossville 36 years. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. She is survived by two sons, Everett Pelfrey, Rossville postmaster: and Roy McClain, Delia; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bailey, Florence. Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Leora McClure, California, and Mrs. Katie McClain, West Liberty, Ky.; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 pm Wednesday at the Rossville Chris tian Church with Rev. Ben Duerfeldt officiating. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery with Hurley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Gene Pelfrey, Thornton McClain, Luther McClain, Harold Reser, Roy Wilt, and Bob Gentry. | |
| 8983 |  | Obituary- Pelfrey, Nancy 1 NANCY D. PELFREY Rossville — Nancy D. (Conner) Pelfrey, 55, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at her home near Rossville after a 16 year battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 10, 1959 at Waco, TX, the daughter of Elbert and Opal Stem Conner. Nancy graduated from Wabaunsee High School. Nancy was an LPN for Cotton-O’Neil for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, step father, Walter L. Rice, Jr.; two brothers, Stephen E. Conner and Terry L. Conner. On May 26, 1979 Nancy was united in marriage to Randall G. Pelfrey in Rossville. Randy survives of the home. Other survivors include, her daughter, Sara R. (Lewis) Tams, Rossville; her son, John R. (Chelsea) Pelfrey, Rossville; two sisters, Judy L. (Stephen) O’Neil, San Bernardino, Calif., and Martha J. (Stephen) Cook, Topeka; a step-sister, Trudy K. (Gary) Filkins, Topeka; her brother, Jerry E. (Jaye) Conner, Topeka, two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Pelfrey’s family received friends on Tuesday, April 22 from 6: to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfu- neralhome.com. | |
| 8984 |  | Obituary- Pelfrey, Nancy 2 Nancy D. (Conner) Pelfrey ROSSVILLE-Nancy D. (Conner) Pelfrey, 55, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at her home near Rossville after a 16 year battle with cancer. She was born on January 10, 1959 at Waco, TX, the daughter of Elbert and Opal Stem Conner. Nancy graduated from Wabaunsee High School. Nancy was an LPN for Cotton-O'Neil for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, step father, Walter L. Rice, Jr.; two brothers, Stephen E. Conner and Terry L. Conner. On May 26,1979 Nancy was united in marriage to Randall G. Pelfrey in Rossville. Randy survives of the home. Other survivors include, her daughter, Sara R. (Lewis) Tams, Rossville; her son, John R. (Chelsea) Pelfrey, Rossville; two sisters, Judy L. (Stephen) O'Neil, San Bernardino, CA, and Martha J. (Stephen) Cook, Topeka; a step-sister, Trudy K. (Gary) Fitkins, Topeka; her brother, Jerry E. (Jaye) Conner, Topeka, two grandchildren Emma K. and Conner G. Tams, along with numerous Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Pelfrey will lie in state and the family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 8985 |  | Obituary- Pelfrey, Ora 1 Ora Pelfrey Mrs. Ora M. Pelfrey, 80, formerly of Rossville, died Friday, March 30, 1979 at an El Paso, Texas, nursing home after a long illness. She was born March 9, 1899, at Ellington, Ky. She lived in Rossville from 1930 until about two years ago when she moved to El Paso to be near her daughter. Mrs. Pelfrey was a member of Rossville Christian Church and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of the Eastern Star, Rossville. She was married to Everett Pelfrey June 5, 1915, at Ellington, Ky. He died in 1967. Surviving is a son, Gene Pelfrey, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Stalker, El Paso; two sisters, Mary Blackman, Grove Port, Ohio, and Myrtle Frisby, Fellsmere, Fla; a brother, Buck Williams, West Liberty, Ky.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Rossville Christian Church, Rossville. Burial as in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, is in charge of Kansas arrangements. | |
| 8986 |  | Obituary- Pelfrey, Ora 2 Transcription is in file 1. | |
| 8987 |  | Obituary- Pelle, Paul Paul A. Pelle Paul E. Pelle was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, August 12th, 1849, and died in Topeka, Kan., June 1, 1933, being 83 years, 9 months, and 19 days of age. He came to America when 17 years of age and later made a short visit to the land of his birth. He was a resident of Kansas for 63 years, 33 years of which time he was a merchant in Silver Lake. Mr. Pelle, or Pete, as he was familiarly known, was member of the City Council of Silver Lake for a number of years, upon his retirement from his position as Mayor, the council and city presented him with a beautiful rocking chair which he always prized. He was a member of Silver Lake lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, serving as its Financier until he moved from Silver Lake to Topeka. His wife preceded him in death 20 years ago this fall, and his son Ed, 19 years ago. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Mabel Lynn of Topeka, and a son Fred L. Pelle of San Bernardino, Calif., and two step-daughters, Mrs. Minnie VanOrsdol, of Topeka; and Mrs. Margaret Witter of Rossville. Services were conducted by Rev. E.N. Judd at Silver Lake M.E. church, Saturday, June 3, 1933. Music was furnished by Mrs. Alden Goodno and Mrs. C.O. Shafer, with Mrs. Albert Shafer at the piano. The following friends acted as pallbearers: Ernest Landis, Everett Cutbirth, Ish Jeffries, Clarence Henry, Alden Goodno and Ross Cowperthwaite. | |
| 8988 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Adeline The funeral of Mrs. Penaz, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Matcha, Friday night was held at the Presbyterian church, Sunday afternoon. A large crowd gathered to pay their respects to mother, Penaz who was loved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her death, two daughters and one son who have the sympathy of their many friends. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband who died 13 years ago. Inter¬ment was made in the Bohemian cemetery, southeast of Delia. A minister from Cuba, Kansas, preached the funeral, but we did not learn his name. Mrs. Joe Penaz died last week at the home of her daughter in Delia, after an illness of many weeks. She was quite old. The interment was made in the Bohemian cemetery. She leaves to mourn her death several relatives and friends. | |
| 8989 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Elmer 1 We wish to express our heart-felt thanks and deepest appreciation to the teachers and pupils of the Delia high school, and of the grade school, to the flower girls and to the pallbearers, to the members of the Masonic and the Z.C.B.J. lodges, and to the many friends who have lightened our grief by their beautiful floral gifts, and by their many deeds of kindness during the hours of illness and in the departure of our beloved son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Penaz Miss Lydia Penaz In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Elmer W. Penaz, who passed away 15 years ago September 10, 1935. From this world of pain and sorrow To the land of peace and rest, God has taken you, dear son, Where you’ve found eternal rest. Sleep on, dear son, and take thy rest. We loved you so, but God loved you best, Sadly missed by Mother, Father and Sister. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Penaz Mrs. C.L. Scott Elmer William Penaz, 23, of Delia died Monday morning in St. Francis hospital. In memory of our son and brother who passed away 16 years ago, September 10, 1935. We have only your memory, dear son, To remember our whole life thru; But the sweetness will linger forever As we treasure the image of you. Our lips cannot tell you we miss you; Our heart cannot tell what to say— God alone knows how we miss you In a home that is lonesome today. Sadly missed by Mother, Father, and Sister. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Penaz Mrs. C.L. Scott | |
| 8990 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Elmer 2 Z radu naSeho odegel na vSCnost br. Elmer Peftaz, je- diny syn manzelu Jos. a Rozi Penazovych. Zprava tato o- trasla celym zdejsim okolim, ne- bot’ pfed parma dny byl pin 21vo- ta a slly, najednou vsak ulehl, po- volany lekaf jej vzal do nemocni- ce v Topeka, kde vzdor vsi snaze Idkafft dne 10. zafi podlehl. Na- rodil se 4. Cervence 1913 v Delia, Jackson Co., Kans. Po vyjiti o- becne skoly vstoupil na vyssi sko- lu, kterou prosel s vyznamenanim a tSsil se pro svou mirumilovnou povahu a chovani dobre povgsti. MCI vrozene hudebnl nadani a hudba byla snem jeho budoucno- sti. Rodifie v nem ztraci nadejnou oporu svfiho std.fi. Pohfeb jeho konal se z presb. kostela 12. z&ri, s obfady Rev. Davise, za zpfivu kvartetta. Pohfben byl na C. ndrod. hfbitovfi za velkfiho doprovodu lidu a pfdtel, zejmena filenfi naseho fadu, Dfl- kazem vaznosti, jifi se tesil, bylo velkfi mnofcstvi kvfitin. I gest svobodnych jeho druZek jej k hrobu vyprovazelo, poslednl poctu mu prokazujice. U hrobu za fad Moravan promluvil desky a s nim se rozloufiil pisatel teto zpravy, a pfiv. kvintetto zapelo dvfi smutefini pisn.fi od F. J. Kol- baby. Pozilstalym rodififim a sestre a cele rodinfi vyslo- vujeme hlubokou soustrast a Tobfi, bratfe, pfejeme klid- ny odpocinek. — Za rad Moravan fi. 128, v Rossville, Kans. Tom Cerny, taj. | |
| 8991 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Elmer 3 ELMER PENAZ The whole community has been grieved and deeply saddened by the untimely death of Elmer Penaz who passed away in his home at Delia, September 10, 1935, after an illness of only a few days. The very fact that he was a promising youth of health and vigor, makes his passing the more of a shock to his relatives and friends. Elmer had spent all of his life in this community, having been born in Delia, July 4, 1912. He was educated in the Delia public schools, and later served both the grade and high school as janitor. He endeared himself to the pupils and to the teachers if the schools, to his many friends, and to the entire community, by his faithful and cheerful service, and by his cheery and helpful disposition. His ever-ready smile will long be remembered and missed. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. W. Davis at the Presbyterian church in Delia, on September 12. in the presence of a large assembly of friends who had met to pay tribute to one who was loved by all who knew him. The pallbearers were personal friends, and were attended by flower girls. He was laid to rest in the Bohemian cemetery, near Delia. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Penaz; his sister, Miss Lydia; other relatives and a host of friends. | |
| 8992 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Elmer 4 ELMER W. PENAZ Elmer William Penaz, 23, of Delia died Monday morning in St. Francis hospital. He was born in 1912 near Delia and had lived there all of his life. He was a member of C. Z. B. J. Bohemian lodge of Rossville. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Penaz; a sister. Miss Lydia Penaz, all of Delia, and his grand mother, Mrs. Anna Kratina, Rossville, survive him. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Presbyterian church at Delia. Burial will be in the Czech cemetery. In Memoriam In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Elmer W. Penaz, who passed away two years ago today, September 10, 1935. [poem] Mr. and Mrs. Joe Penaz Mrs. Lydia Scott | |
| 8993 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Frank His wife was Anna Adeline Penaz. | |
| 8994 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Joseph 1 In loving memory of my dear father, Joseph Penaz, who passed away September 22, 1959. [Poem] Sadly missed by daughter, Lydia Stach; relatives and friends. ---- repeat of above with inclusion of August Stach. | |
| 8995 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Joseph 2 In Memoriam In loving memory of my dear father, Joseph Penaz, who passed away September 22, 1959. [Poem] Sadly missed by your daughter, Lydia Stach | |
| 8996 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Rosie 1 Rosie Penaz DELIA- Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Delia Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Rosie Penaz, 92, Rossville, who died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. She was born July 4, 1881 in Pozdechov Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and came to the Delia and Rossville communities when she was six years old and lived in those communities most of her life. She was married to Joseph Penaz in 1909, at Topeka. He died on Sept. 22, 1959. She was also preceded in death by three sons and a daughter. Mrs. Penaz was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church, and had been the oldest living member of Moravian Lodge No. 128, Rossville, receiving her 50-year pin in 1962. Survivors include a daughter, Lydia Stach, Rossville; a sister, Tressie Uhl, Route 3 Topeka; and two brothers, Frank Kratina, 1942 N. Quincy, Topeka, and John Kratina, Rossville. Burial will be in the Czech-Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements. Penaz, Mrs. Rosie – age 92 of Rossville, Kansas passed away December 13, 1973. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Delia Presbyterian Church. Interment Czech Moravian Cemetery. Verschelden Funeral Home St. Marys | |
| 8997 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Rosie 3 Rosie Penaz DELIA — Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Delia Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Rosie Penaz, 92, Rossville, who died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. She was born July 4,1881, in Pozdechov Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and came to the Delia and Rossville communities when she was six years old and lived in those communities most of her life. She was married to Joseph Penaz in 1909, at Topeka. He died on Sept. 22,1959. Mrs. Penaz was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church, and had been the oldest living member of Moravian Lodge No. 128, Rossville, receiving her 50-year pin in 1962. Survivors include a daughter, Lydia Stach, Rossville; a sister, Tressie Uhl, Route 3 Topeka; and two brothers, Frank Kratina, 1942 N. Quincy, Topeka, and John Kratina, Rossville. Burial will be in the Czech- Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 8998 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Rosie 4 ROSIE PENAZ Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Delia Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Rosie Penaz, 92, Rossville, who died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. She was born July 4, 1881, in Pozdechov Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and came to the Delia and Rossville communities when she was six years old. She lived in those communities most of her life. She was married to Joseph Penaz in 1909 at Topeka. He died on September 22, 1959. She was also preceded in death by three sons and a daughter. Mrs. Penaz was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church, and had been the oldest living member of Moravian Lodge No. 128, Rossville, receiving her 50-year pin in 1962. Survivors include a daughter, Lydia Stach, Rossville; a sister, Tressie Uhl, Route 3, Topeka; and two brothers, Frank Kratina, Topeka, and John Kratina, Rossville. Burial was in the Czech- Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys had charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were John Kratina Jr. John Kendall, George Kratina, Marvin Macha, George Mongold, and Leonard Dodge. | |
| 8999 |  | Obituary- Penaz, Winifred WINIFRED PENAZ Winifred Penaz passed away Wednesday evening, September 13, 1944, at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. E. Macha, in Delia. She was born August 10, 1882, at Cleburne, Kan. She united with the Presbyterian Church at the age of 12. In later years she moved to St. Joseph, Mo., where for a number of years she was a faithful member of the Christian Church. She is survived by her sister and her brother, Joseph Penaz, both of Delia, by other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted in the Delia Presbyterian Church by the Rev. N. P. Olney, Saturday forenoon, September 16th. Burial was in the Czech Cemetery. | |
| 9000 |  | Obituary- Pence, Betty Betty Jane Pence Betty Jane Pence, 90, Topeka, passed away Monday, November 3,2014. She was born February 11, 1924, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Blanche (Baird) Davis. She graduated from Rossville High School. Betty was a bookkeeper for Pence's Grocery Store & Stormont-Vail Hospital. Mrs. Pence was a member of the Lowman United Methodist Church. Betty married Clyde W. Pence on September 4, 1942 in Galveston, Texas. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors include children, Judy (John) Badger, Craig (Patty) Pence; brother, Dale Davis; grandsons, Brock (Tiffaney) and Brett Badger; great-grandsons, Gavin Badger and Hunter Richardson. Betty enjoyed music and Kansas State athletics. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Penwell-Gabel - Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka. Services will follow at 11 a.m. Private interment will be at Prairie Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 600 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or Lowman United Methodist Church 4000 Drury Lane Topeka, KS 66604. To leave a message for the family online, please visitwww.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. |
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