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| 9001 |  | Obituary- Pence, Lida PENCE Mrs. Lida May Pence, 34, died Monday afternoon at her home, 429 Adams street, Topeka, of spinal meningitis. She contracted the disease while visiting in Oklahoma and was returned home. She was born in Rossville and had made her home in Topeka 28 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. She is survived by her husband, Walter M. Pence; two daughters, Ruth and Ethel Pence; a son, Dale Pence, all of the home address; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Reser, Topeka; four sisters, Mrs. Goldie McKown, Mrs. Ella Lock, Miss Annabel and Miss Jennette Reser; and three brothers, Joe, Franklin and Martin Reser, all of Topeka. Private funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at Penwell's chapel. | |
| 9002 |  | Obituary- Pence, Lula LULA HOLCOMB PENCE Mrs. Lula Holcomb Pence, 83, Topeka, died Sunday, May 9, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 21, 1898, at Rossville, the daughter of Isaac and Lucy Bush Mitchell. She had lived in the area most of her life on the family farm. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of Loyal Chapter #176 Order of the Eastern Star, was a past worthy matron, and had served two years as president. Mrs. Pence also served as secretary-treasurer of the First District of the Auxiliary. She was a charter member of the Community Club of Silver Lake. She married Alle Earl Holcomb on November 24, 1917, at Oklahoma City. He died in 1967. She later was married to W. T. Pence for 10 years. He died in 1979. Sole survivor is a nephew, Stan Mitchell, Silver Lake. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Order of Eastern Star services will be conducted by Loyal Chapter #176. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Division of the American Heart Association, 5229 W. 7th, Topeka, Ks. 66606. | |
| 9003 |  | Obituary- Pendleton, Dudley DUDLEY PENDLETON Dudley Pendleton 62, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24 in a Hutchinson hospital, following a long illness. The contributary cause was a second stroke. About 7 years ago he suffered the first stroke and has been quite helpless on one side; however he was able to walk with a crutch and could drive his car on short distances. He has. been in tile Dairy business at Hutchinson. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fern Rogers, and one son, Warren Pendleton of Wil¬lard; two sisters, Mrs. Jimmie Davis, of Silver Lake; and another sister living in Topeka. Mrs. Rogers and Warren Pendleton and Mrs. Davis of Silver Lake, were with Mr. Pendleton in his last illness. | |
| 9004 |  | Obituary- Pendleton, Ira Ira N. Pendleton Ira N. Pendleton was born near Gates City, in Scott County Virginia, March 17, 1854. He passed away April 8, 1937, at the age of 83 years. On may 4, 1877 he was married to Rachel Jones of Sneedsville, Tennessee. To this union seven children were born: G.W. Pendleton, who has preceded him in death; Mrs. J.B. Davis of Silver Lake; Mrs. Albert Black of St. Marys; Robert Pendleton of Topeka; Dudley Pendleton of Wichita; Mrs. Merton Pennington of Leavenworth; Mrs. Ross Cowperthwaite of Silver Lake. Mr. Pendleton was a member of the Baptist church. He spent a good many years of his life on farms in Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky, and finally came to Kansas in December, 1909, where he has resided since on the same farm. Mr. Pendleton has always enjoyed life. He loved his friends, family and home. He was greatly admired for his hospitality for no one ever came into his home but what were made to feel heartily welcome. He was very good natured and kind always thinking of others’ needs before himself. He had a wonderful personality and character and will be greatly missed in the community and home. Besides his wife and children there are 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren who survive him. Ira N. Pendleton Ira N. Pendleton, 83, of Silver Lake, died Thursday morning at his home west of Silver Lake. The body was taken to Shellabarger’s mortuary. Funeral services were held Saturday from the Silver Lake Methodist church. Interment was in Silver Lake cemetery. Mr. Pendleton was born March 17, 1854, in Scott county, Virginia. He came to Kansas in 1909 and had been a resident of Shawnee county in the vicinity of Silver Lake about thirty years. He is survived by his widow and six children: Mrs. Norman Cowperthwaite and Mrs. J.B. Davis, of Silver Lake; Mrs. W.A. Black of St. Marys, Mrs. M.M. Pennington, of Leavenworth; William Dudley Pendleton of Wichita and Robert Pendleton of Topeka. The pallbearers were Messrs. Richard Faulkner, Abe Mowers, Kirk Mowers, J.B. Herrington, Frank Colter and Guilford Hook. We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during our recent bereavement. Mrs. I.N. Pendleton and Children | |
| 9005 |  | Obituary- Pendleton, Lorena 2 HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO MRS. W. D. PENDLETON From the Atchison Globe. A victim of heart attack, the body of Mrs. Lulu Mosely Pendleton, 43, wife of W. D. Pendleton, district agent for the Kansas Life Insurance Co., was found lying on the floor of the insurance office at 703 ˝ Commercial street shortly after 12 o’clock today by her son, Warren Pendleton, Atchison high school student. Mrs. Pendleton had apparently been dead since shortly after 10 o’clock. Mrs. Pendleton came to the insurance office early this morning to look after some business matters for her husband, who is recuperating from a fractured ankle and who did not feel well enough this morning to come down town. G. H. Snyder, photographer, whose studio is in the same office building, talked to Mrs. Pendleton, at 8:30 o’clock this morning and she appeared to be in good health. At 10 o’clock Mrs. Pendleton called Armstrong Brothers to place a grocery order. Warren (“Pat”) Pendleton returned home from school and not finding his mother there called the office. When there was no response he walked from his home 321 North Tenth street, arriving at the office about 12:20 o’clock. The spring lock on the office door had accidently sprung shut and he gained admittance with his personal key. Mrs. Pendleton’s body was lying face down on the floor in front of an easy chair in which she apparently had been sitting and reading a newspaper. Coroner George Harouff said that Mrs. Pendleton had been dead for several hours. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Pendleton moved to Atchison from Rossville 4 years ago, and in that short time Mrs. Pendleton had made a host of friends in Atchison. She was of a kindly disposition, an ideal wife and mother, and a splendid business woman. Lurana Jane Pendleton, daughter of the late Rachel and L. E. Moseley was born Aug. 19, 1886 at Rossville, Kansas, and departed this life at Atchison, Kan. April 1st, 1930, at the age of 43 years. She was married to W. D. Pendleton, March 12, 1909. To this union were born two children, Fern of Rossville, Kansas, Warren, of Atchison. Besides the husband and two children, she leaves to mourn her departure two sisters, Mrs. May Stiles, Eagle Bridge, N. Y. Mrs. Violet Cahill, Eskridge, Kansas, one brother Walter Moseley, Fort Worth Texas, an aunt Mrs. Chettie Howard, Rossville, with whom she made her home for a number of years, a number of other relatives and a host of friends. At an early age she gave her heart to the Master uniting with the Presbyterian church. Later she transferred her membership to the Methodist church where it remained at the time of her death. She lived at Rossville until Sept. 1926, when she with her family moved to Atchison, Kansas. Mrs. Pendleton was reared in this community and received her education in the Rossville school. After finishing high school she taught four years in the district schools. She took an active interest in civic affairs of this community. She was Worthy Matron of Amaryllis Chapter of the O.E.S. at Rossville, and was a member and active worker in the Literary and Music circle. Mrs. Pendleton was very worthy of the beautiful name Mother, for she was ever making sacrifices for her children and was ever a devoted wife. She possessed a wonderful personality and made friends easily and quickly and soon endeared herself to all who knew her. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Methodist church conducted by the Rev. G. C. Albin of Topeka. Interment will be in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9006 |  | Obituary- Pendleton, Lula In loving memory of our mother, who passed away 3 years ago, April 1, 1930. In our heart your memory lingers Tender, sweet, fond and true; There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you. Warren Pendleton Fern Pendleton | |
| 9007 |  | Obituary- Pendleton, Rachel Card of Thanks – The children of the late Mrs. Rachel Pendleton wish to sincerely thank all neighbors for friends for assistance rendered and sympathy expressed and will hold in grateful memory all those remembering mother with all the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Davis Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Black Mr. and Mrs. N.M. Penington Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Pendleton Mrs. Dovie Cowperthwaite Rachel Pendleton Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Pendleton, mother of Mrs. J.B. Davis and Mrs. Dovie Cowperthwaite, of Silver Lake, were held last Friday at 2 p.m. in the Silver Lake Baptist Church, conducted by its pastor, the Rev. Beam. Music was furnished by Mrs. Edith Goodnow, Mrs. May Shafer, Clarence Henry and Burnist Cone. The pallbearers were Messrs. J.B. Herrington, Alden Goodnow, Guilford Hook and Ammon Dietrich. Burial was in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Mrs. Rachel Pendleton Mrs. Rachel Pendleton, 87, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.B. Davis, Route 2, Silver Lake. She was born at Nashville, Tenn., August 20, 1857, and moved in 1909 to Silver Lake where she had lived alone. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Her husband, I.M. Pendleton, died seven years ago. Mrs. Pendleton is survived by four daughters, Mrs. J.B. Davis, Mrs. W.A. Black, Topeka; Mrs. M.M. Pennington, Leavenworth; and Mrs. Dovie Cowperthwaite, Silver Lake; one son, Dudley Pendleton, Hutchinson, and by eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Silver Lake Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Friends may see the body at the Parker Mortuary until noon Friday. | |
| 9008 |  | Obituary- Pendleton, William William W. Pendleton ST. MARYS — William Warren Pendleton, 56, a lifelong resident of the Rossville community, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital. He was born Oct. 2, 1913, at Silver Lake. He was a World War II veteran who belonged to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion a t Rossville. He married the former Naomi Masters, July 15, 1946, in Oskaloosa. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Betty Miller, Route 7, Topeka, and Mrs. Marilene Stockman, Rossville, and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 Rochester Road, Topeka. | |
| 9009 |  | Obituary- Perine, Jack 1 Jack D. Perine Jack D. Perine, 68, Wamego, died Tuesday, October 21,1997, at the Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka after a short illness. He was a lifetime resident of the Wamego area. He was born October 24,1928, at Wamego, the son of Leo F. and Bernice I. Hutchison Perine. He graduated from the Wamego High School and attended Kansas State University. Jack was a member of the Wamego United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Kansas State University, and a former member of the Wamego Barber Shop Chorus and Lions Club, both of Wamego. Mr. Perine was an accountant for PR&W Electric Co-op Association for several years before working with Balderson’s, Inc. as an accountant and a computer programmer. He later was a self-employed computer programmer serving many of the area school districts, including Junction City, Manhattan, Wamego, Seaman, Olathe and Bonner Springs, and Lely Manufacturing Company in Independence, Mo. After semi-retiring, Jack provided programming services for Pottawatomie County during the last eight years. On June 18, 1950, Jack was united in marriage to Mary Jane “Tiny” Bledsoe at the Wamego United Methodist Church. They had shared over 47 years together. She survives. Other survivors include a son, S. Douglas Perine, Rossville, owner of Doug’s Healthmart and St. Marys Healthmart; a daughter, Susan Jane Nash, Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Norma Flawed, Overland Park; and four grandchildren. Family and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. His service was at 10:00 Saturday morning, at the funeral home with the Rev. David Miller officiating. Interment was in the Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wamego Senior Citizens Center and sent in care of the Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego 66547. | |
| 9010 |  | Obituary- Perine, Jack 2 Jack D. Perine WAMEGO — Jack D. Perine, 68, Wamego, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Perine was an accountant for PR&W Electric Co-op Association for several years and later for Baldersons Inc., where he also was a computer programmer. He later was a self-employed computer programmer and had served school districts in Junction City, Manhattan, Wamego, Topeka, Olathe and Bonner Springs. He also contracted with Lely Manufacturing Co. in Independence, Mo., and he had provided programming services for Pottawatomie County since 1989. He was born Oct. 24, 1928, in Wamego, the son of Leo F. and Bernice I. Hutchison Perine. He was graduated from Wamego High School and he attended Kansas State University. Mr. Perine was a member of Wamego United Methodist Church, a charter member of Sigma Chi fraternity at Kansas State University, and a former member of the Wamego Barber Shop Chorus and the Lions Club. He was married to Mary Jane "Tiny" Bledsoe on June 18, 1950, at Wamego. She survives. Other survivors include a son, S. Douglas. Perine, Rossville: a daughter, Susan Jane Phoenix; a sister, Norma Falwell, Overland Park; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Burial will be at the Wamego City Cemetery. Mr. Perine will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wamego Senior Citizens Center and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9011 |  | Obituary- Perine, S. Douglas 1 Doug Perine Lake Wabaunsee-Doug Perine, 60, passed away Thursday, September 15,2011 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born January 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 August 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, AZ; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9:00 A.M. Monday, September 19, 2011 at Heritage Hall, One Expocentre Drive, Topeka. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Doug will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. 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. Thank You The Perine family would like to thank everyone who has expressed sympathy and support through our loss of husband, father and grandfather, Doug Perine. Our appreciation for the outpouring of cards, food, calls, and memorials is beyond words. We are blessed to live in a small community where these relationships are so important. Again we appreciate all the thoughts and prayers you have provided over the last few months. Rita Perine and family | |
| 9012 |  | 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. | |
| 9013 |  | 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. | |
| 9014 |  | 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. | |
| 9015 |  | 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. | |
| 9016 |  | 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. | |
| 9017 |  | 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. | |
| 9018 |  | 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. | |
| 9019 |  | 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. | |
| 9020 |  | 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. | |
| 9021 |  | 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. | |
| 9022 |  | 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. | |
| 9023 |  | 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. | |
| 9024 |  | 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. | |
| 9025 |  | 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 | |
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| 9027 |  | 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. | |
| 9028 |  | 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. | |
| 9029 |  | 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. | |
| 9030 |  | 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. | |
| 9031 |  | 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. | |
| 9032 |  | 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. | |
| 9033 |  | 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. | |
| 9034 |  | 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. | |
| 9035 |  | 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. | |
| 9036 |  | Obituary- Perry, Ronald 1 Ronald D. Perry August 2, 1946 - October 2, 2022 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear Ron. Ron passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022 at his home in Lawrence with his wife by his side from complications of diabetes. He was 76 years old having been born on the 2nd day of August, 1946 in Wamego, KS to Cletus L. and Dorothy P. (Larison) Perry. His mother would say it was the hottest day of the year. Ron was raised in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys High School and Kansas State Teachers College (now Emporia State) with a degree in Business Management. He began his banking career at Southern Arizona Bank and Trust, Tucson, AZ and upon moving back to Kansas worked at St. Marys State Bank and Kaw Valley Bank, Topeka. He worked for Internet Mortgage, Overland Park prior to retiring for health reasons. He married Peggy Rezac and they later divorced. On December 23, 2006 he married Carla (Reese) Hoobler and with this marriage gained a daughter. Ron was a very social guy who Carla often referred to as Mr. Never Met a Stranger. If you met him he would know everything about you and your life by the end of the conversation. Ron loved sports but his passion was baseball having played as a kid, in college and later town team men’s softball. He was fortunate to take many summer baseball trips with friends to visit numerous ball parks. Ron and Carla made several visits to Arizona for spring training and visited the Baseball Hall of Fame. He loved good single malt scotch, dirty martinis and scratcher tickets. He was a member of the St. Marys Methodist Church and attended First United Methodist Church, Lawrence where he served as usher. He was a prior board member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Topeka and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Ron had great respect for our military veterans and supported many veteran causes. Ron is survived by his wife Carla of Lawrence and daughter Sarah (Dale) Nordlund, Valley Falls. He is also survived by his sister Sheryl Dick, Berryton and his brother Dan (Linda) Perry, Emmett. Ron was blessed with lots of nieces and nephews all of whom he adored. Also surviving are brothers-in-law Rick(Mary Ellen) Reese and Ron (LeAnna) Reese. He was predeceased by his parents, a niece Dana Perry and brother-in-law Gary Dick. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 7, 2022, at Piper Funeral Home. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Ron will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Marys Methodist Church or the Lawrence Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St . Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. He will be loved and missed forever. | |
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| 9038 |  | 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. | |
| 9039 |  | 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 | |
| 9040 |  | 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. | |
| 9041 |  | 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. | |
| 9042 |  | 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. | |
| 9043 |  | 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. | |
| 9044 |  | 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. | |
| 9045 |  | 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. | |
| 9046 |  | 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. | |
| 9047 |  | 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. | |
| 9048 |  | 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. | |
| 9049 |  | 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. | |
| 9050 |  | 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. |
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