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| 9051 |  | Obituary- Philamalee, Emma Emma J. Philamalee Mrs. Emma J. Philamalee, 84, Rossville, formerly of Topeka, died Wednesday, April 2, 1986, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born December 12, 1902, near Marine, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Margaret McCane Boosinger. She lived in Topeka 50 years. She was married to Ralph LeRoy Philamalee in Topeka. He died April 7, 1965. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ellen Martinek, Rossville. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Friday in West Lawn Memorial Gardens west of Topeka. Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Emma J. Philamalee ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Emma J. Philamalee, 84, Rossville, formerly of 412 Polk, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 2, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Dec. 12, 1902, near Marine, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Margaret McCane Boosinger. She lived in Topeka 50 years. She was married to Ralph LeRoy Philamalee in Topeka. He died April 7, 1965. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ellen Martinek, Rossville. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in West Lawn Memorial Gardens west of Topeka. The casket will remain closed. Newcomer-Diffenderfer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9052 |  | Obituary- Philipp, David M. David Michael “Mike” Philipp, 53, Holton, KS passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2022. Mike was born on October 26, 1968 in Topeka, the son of David and Judy (Smith) Philipp. He graduated from Rossville High School and attended Washburn University. He was previously employed by the Department of Revenue, State of Kansas. He had a passion for music and touched many lives through his talent as an amazing guitarist. He was a member and lead guitarist for the band “Mixed Emotions”. Mike married Lisa Alley on June 9, 2001 in Circleville, KS. She survives. Other survivors include his mother Judy, Stepfather Bob Welch, Topeka; a sister Michel’ (Jim) Cole and family, Topeka; half-brother Tony (Jessica) Campbell, Farmington, MN; half-sister Angel Philipp, Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by his father David Philipp. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements. | |
| 9053 |  | Obituary- Phillips, Wanda Phillips Wanda Lee (Lundin) Phillips, 79, Gulfport, Miss., formerly of Soldier, died Saturday, Oct. 3,2009, at Medicalodges Jackson County in Holton. She was born June 23, 1930, in Soldier, the daughter of Pleasant Harold and Margarette Stella Manis Winters. Ms. Phillips had lived in Panama for several years before moving to the Gulfport, Miss., area nearly 30 years ago. She had worked for years as a hairdresser. She married Frank “Jack” Lundin. They divorced. She later married Bill Phillips. They divorced. Survivors include two sons, Jackie Lundin and wife Nancy, Circleville, and Gary Lundin, Ozawkie; a sister, Patricia Meyer, Lopez Island, Wash.; a brother, Delbert Simecka, Belvue; five grandchildren, Brandon Lundin, Angela Mullins, Tanya Ahlgren and Eric and Chad Lundin; and three great-grandsons, Tyler, Kyle and Jackson Ahlgren. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wanda Lundin Phillips Memorial Fund, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Online condolences may be sent to www.mercerfuneralhomes .com | |
| 9054 |  | Obituary- Phoenix, Wilma Wilma Phoenix Passes Away Rossville–Wilma M. Phoenix, 74, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born August 17, 1944 at Gassville, AR. the daughter of Isaac James and Lula Mae Gunsaullus Gilliland. Wilma grew up in Arkansas and graduated from high school there. Wilma had lived in the Emmett community many years before moving to Rossville. She had worked for D & L Market in Emmett. On March 31, 1967 she was united in marriage to Robert Ray Phoenix at Kansas City, MO. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Robbie, a sister, Shirley Gayman, and her son-in-law, Brian Fiedler Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Phoenix and Mindy Fiedler both of Rossville; 2 grandchildren, T.J. and Jaycee Fiedler, Rossville; her brother, James (Darlene) Gilliland, Gassville, AR, sisters, Mary Lou Brown, Kansas City, MO, Barbara (Robert) Jamison, Holt, MO, Karen Gilliland, Kansas City, MO, Becky (Gary) Hammack, Midway, AR. and Sharon Keeter, Mountain Home, AR; Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery near Emmett; Wilma will lie in state and the family will receive friends Monday, August 20, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9055 |  | Obituary- Pickett, Mary Mrs. J.C. Hayse of Kansas City, Kansas, came up Sunday to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Pickett. Mrs. Hayse will spend the balance of the week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee of Willard, and her sister, Mrs. Edward Kovar of Delia. Word has been received by Mr. Frank Lee of Willard of the death of his sister, Mrs. Mary Pickett of Manhattan. Mrs. Pickett was a former resident of Willard. She is survived by her husband, two daughters and a son. The body was interred in the Maple Hill cemetery. | |
| 9056 |  | Obituary- Pierce, Preston Preston Pierce Passes Away Preston Pierce was a very popular History teacher at Rossville High in the late 60s. Preston Wayne Pierce of Madison, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Newman Regional Health at the age of 79. Preston was born on December 21, 1940 in Potwin, Kansas the son of Wayne Cameron and Virginia Pauline Gorman Pierce. Preston is survived by a longtime companion Pauleen Baxter and their beloved dog Ruby; daughters, Kelle Schankie of Emporia, Renee Trimble of Overland Park, and Rhonda Gilman of Emporia; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Richard Pierce. Preston spent many years in Education and served at Principal at Madison High School in Madison, Kansas. He had a passion for antiques and collected them over the years. Preston served as an antique judge at the Greenwood County Fair. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2021 at Lena Valley Cemetery in Lamont, Kansas. | |
| 9057 |  | Obituary- Pierce, Sharon 1 Sharon Davis with her dad, Francis Davis, and sister Candace at home on the Mulvane Ranch. Sharon’s Story Sharon Ione Davis entered this world on December 13th, 1942 to her parents Donice Ione (Marney) and Francis E. Davis of Rossville, Ks. Sharon spent her childhood growing up on the Mulvane Ranch and Farms West of Rossville where her father had became Manager and a Business Partner. The old ranch house and most of the ranch buildings were destroyed by the flood of 1951 when the Kansas River overflowed its banks. A new ranch home was built after the flood waters receded and the Davis family remained to rebuild the ranch. Sharon participated in Brownie and Girl Scouts as a young girl and was a member of the Rossville 4-H Club where she raised and entered her prize winning 4-H calves in the 4-H Fair. Sharon was attending a sewing class in the Home Economic’s Department at Rossville High School on January 14th, 1958 when her mother drove by ‘honking the horn’. ‘Donice’ was on the way to the hospital to deliver Sharon’s younger sister ‘Candace Davis’. Despite their age difference, Candace and Sharon formed a loving relationship and shared many good times growing up and throughout their lives. Sharon’s Classmates will remember Sharon as a cheerleader in high school and riding around in her ‘Classic 1959 Black Impala’. Many ‘Happy Days’ were spent with her friends and classmates having numerous slumber parties, campouts, horse-back and hay-rack rides, and just getting off the school bus in time to watch Dick Clark’s American Band Stand. It was always ‘fun’ to go to the Community Center on Saturday nights for a tri-city ‘sock hop’sponsored by KTOP Disk Jockey Charlie Christian. [continued on file 2] | |
| 9058 |  | Obituary- Pierce, Sharon 2 Sharon graduated from Rossville High School in 1960 and in 1961 she earned a Secretarial Certificate from the Clarks Business School in Topeka, Kansas, where she became employed as a secretary in the office at the Topeka State Hospital. In 1963, she moved to Phoenix, AZ and she obtained a position as a Secretary and Title Clerk for Stewart Title. A few years later, she returned from Phoenix to Rossville to work with her dad on the ranch. ‘Francis Davis’ was over-heard saying that ‘Sharon’ was one of the best truck drivers that he had ever hired to fill silos. Sharon loved horses and was good at barrel racing. She was often seen in local parades and rodeos. In 1971 she was elected Queen of the Rossville Centennial and rode in the Centennial’s parade in a horse drawn carriage. Sharon’s sister Candace, and her dad, Francis Davis, also rode their horses in the Rossville Centennial. Sharon enjoyed home making, working with her mother and sister in arts and crafts, especially ceramics. Ranch hands would testify that she was a ‘good cook’ too. In 1978 and having an adventuresome spirit Sharon wanted a new career so she took her love of horses to the Denver, Colorado area where she had answered an ad for a ‘Training Assistant and Groomsman’ in the horse racing business. Thus, she assisted in training and groomed numerous race horses in Denver, Lincoln, Omaha, and even in Chicago. She met her future husband, Michael Pierce in Nebraska. They were married in Lincoln on June 17, 1980 and they became business and marriage partners for over 42 years. The couple settled in Paulden, AZ, a small community located near Prescott, AZ . Not only did Sharon and Mike race, own and train horses they sponsored two Venezuelan families obtain U. S. citizenship and they were also ‘Big Brothers’ to two boys. Together, Sharon and Michael continued in the horse racing business until December of 2018 when they sold the last of their horses in order for Michael to devote full time to caring for Sharon. Sharon Passed away on April 30, 2019, in Prescott, AZ after a long illness. A Memorial Service will be held at the Rossville Cemetery near her parents gravesites with Piper’s Funeral Home of St. Marys, Ks. officiating on May 25th at 11:00 a.m. Sharon is survived by her husband, Michael Pierce of Paulden, AZ and Sharon’s younger sister, Candace Davis of Monett, Missouri along with numerous cousins both on the Marney side, as well as the Davis sides of the family. Sharon's Story is told by her (1960's) Friend & Classmate, Laura (Stiles) Miller | |
| 9059 |  | Obituary- Pierce, Tyler Tyler Logan Pierce was born March 14th 1990 in Portland Adventist Hospital, Multanomah county, Oregon. The best way to describe Tyler is as a kind and steadfast man. He went out of his way to support and care for those he loved. An extra hand to move, a place to sleep, a couple bucks when down on your luck. Just a fraction of the things he did without qualm or hesitation. He was an incredibly talented musician, especially with guitar and drums. He loved movies. We have many fond memories of seeing the latest one with him and other times watching the most awful B movies He was unflappable. Never angry, always understanding. The troubles of life that grab all of us seemed to just roll off him like a wave on a beach. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He found a way to make you smile and smile himself even in the darkest times After a 6 month battle with aggressive brain cancer Tyler passed January 25th, 2022 with loved ones near | |
| 9060 |  | Obituary- Pierson, Emma We are extremely sorry to record the death of Mrs. Pierson's little daughter Emma, aged 8 years, which occurred Tuesday morning and resulted from tonsilitis [sic]. The funeral was held Wednesday morning. [From The Rossville News, June 15, 1900] | |
| 9061 |  | Obituary- Pierson, Estella Infant Pierson. Estella May, the infant daughter of Mrs. Nannie Pierson, died at the Binney home in this city last Saturday during the absence of the mother who was in attendance at the sick bed of the child's grandmother in Kansas City. Pneumonia was the cause of death. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon and the little one was laid to rest in the city cemetery. [From The Rossville News, March 16, 1900] | |
| 9062 |  | Obituary- Pierson, Mary Obituary Mary Elizabeth Keener was born at Rossville, Kans., July 4, 1900 being the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Keener. She received her early education in the Rossville schools at which place her parents resided until they moved to Clay County, after having spent five years in Washington state. On July 26, 1918, she was united in marriage with Mr. Ray Pierson, of Broughton, Kans. bravely bidding good-bye to the young husband until his return from the world war a year later, and just four days before the second anniversary of this wedded life, the young wife was called from the earthly home, July 22, 1920, aged 20 years and 18 days. Besides the bereaved husband, she leaves her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Keener, and two brothers, Lee and Harold; her husband's parents, to whom she was the same as their own, and two grandparents, besides many other relatives and friends, for whom life will seem less bright, now that the brightness of her sweet smile is seen no more yet the sunshine of her presence will linger in loving memory of deeds as well as smiles. Her death was due to acute indigestion which developed Wednesday. She was taken to the Clay Center hospital for an operation, but was too far gone upon arrival and died Thursday. Funeral services were held at the Broughton Baptist church last Saturday and interment in the Broughton cemetery. Mary, the thot of your sweet smile will brighten The lives of others each day; 'Twill come to us, a flash from Heaven, To cheer us on our weary earthly way. [From The Rossville Reporter, July 29, 1920] | |
| 9063 |  | Obituary- Pierson, Nancy Mrs. Nannie D. Pierson died at the Ellis hospital, Schenectady, N. Y. on Friday, January 7, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert D. Van Nordstrand of Scotia, N. Y. where she had lived for several years. The body was brought to Rossville, Kans., January 11, for funeral services and interment and was met by many relatives and friends. Mrs. Pierson was born August 18, 1858, at Orleans, Indiana. She lived in and near Rossville for a short time in 1900 and while here three little daughters died and were buried in the Rossville cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Van Nordstrand, of Scotia, N. Y.; three grandchildren, Robert, Philip and Lawrence Van Nordstrand, one sister, Mrs. Mary Gay, of Wymore, Nebr.; three brothers, Mr. John Jones of Frankfort, Kans., Mr. Wm. D. Jones of Arcadia, Nebr., Mr. Marion R. Jones of North Loup, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Shipley met Mrs. Van Nordstrand and children and took them and many of the out of town relatives to their home for dinner. The services were held at two o’clock January 11, in the Rossville Methodist church, Rev. O. E. Brown officiating. Music was furnished by a ladies quartet. The body of a Mrs. Pierson, was shipped to Rossville Tuesday, from Schenectady, New York, for burial in Rossville cemetery. A funeral service was held in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. O. E. Brown. The deceased lady was a former Rossville resident, living here about 1900-1902. Three of her children died while the family resided here and were laid to rest in Rossville cemetery. After leaving Rossville Mrs. Pierson went to Manhattan and educated her remaining daughter. This daughter after graduation married and located in the New York city. She accompanied the body here for burial. | |
| 9064 |  | Obituary- Pike, Ira Charles Pike, of Sapulpa, Okla., son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Watson, stopped here Wednesday afternoon enroute to Centralia, Kansas, called by the sudden death of his father, who died Tuesday night. Mrs. Pike and David came today and were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Watson and Miss Dorothy Watson of Topeka to Centralia to attend the funeral. | |
| 9065 |  | Obituary- Pilcher, Sharon Mrs. Sharon R. Pilcher Indian Tribal drum services will be this evening on the New Dance Ground west of Mayetta for Mrs. Sharon Rose Pilcher, 59, Mayetta. She died Sunday, Sept. 24, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. She had been ill. Mrs. Pilcher had operated a dog kennel in Chicago. She was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Mayetta, the daughter of George L. and Helen Claybear Williams. She lived in the Mayetta area the past several months. Mrs. Pilcher was a member of Prairie Band of the Potawatomi Indian Tribe and Indian Drum Religion. A son, Clayton Paul Pilcher, died July 16, 1989. Survivors include three foster chil-dren, Daniel Harold, Fonda Crow and John Coon, all of Chicago; her stepfather, Louis Oliver, Mayetta; and five sisters, Thamar Morris, Palmdale, Calif., Helen Wilson. Delia, Cynthia Switch, Hamlin, Donnis Keo, Topeka, and Donna Wahquahboshkuk, Mayetta. Burial will be Thursday afternoon in Oliver Cemetery near Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. Pilcher Indian Tribal drum services were Wednesday evening on the New Dance Ground west of Mayetta for Mrs. Sharon Rose Pilcher, 59, Mayetta. She died Sunday, Sept. 24, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. She had been ill. Mrs. Pilcher had operated a dog kennel in Chicago. She was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Mayetta, the daughter of George L. and Helen Claybear Williams. She lived in the Mayetta area the past several months. Mrs. Pilcher was a member of Prairie Band of the Potawatomi Indian Tribe and Indian Drum Religion. A son, Clayton Paul Pilcher, died July 16, 1989. Survivors include three foster children, Daniel Harold, Fonda Crow and John Coon, all of Chicago; her stepfather, Louis Oliver, Mayetta; and five sisters, Thamar Morris, Palmdale, Calif., Helen Wilson, Delia, Cynthia Switch, Hamlin, Donnis Keo Topeka, and Donna Wahquahboshkuk, Mayetta. Burial will be Thursday afternoon in Oliver Cemetery near Mayetta. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9066 |  | Obituary- Ping, Bernice Mrs. Bernice Ping Mrs. Bernice Ping, 84, 2015 E. 10th, formerly of 1122 Jackson, died Tuesday, June 11, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Jan. 3, 1901, at Millersburg, Ohio, the daughter of Bigham and Elizabeth Finney Uhl. She spent most of her life in Topeka. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nadine Mitchell, Delia; two sons, Ernest Kratina Sr., and Donald Pritchett, both of Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Mongold and Mrs. Jeanette Hardee, both of Topeka, and Mrs. Jenny Poole, Forsyth, Mo.; 17 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Silver Lake Cemetery. Mrs. Ping will lie in state until 9 a.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. | |
| 9067 |  | Obituary- Ping, Floyd Floyd E. Ping Floyd E. Ping, 68, 615 Leland, died Friday at a Topeka hospital. He was born Sept. 20, 1912, in North Dakota, the son of C.W. and Alice Barkes Ping, and lived in Topeka for 27 years. Mr. Ping was retired from Moorman Buick in Topeka. He was married to Bernice Uhl in Sept. 1952 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Beth Linnegar, Columbus, Ind.; three sons, Charles Ping, Donald Ping and Marvin Ping, all of Columbus, Ind.; two sisters Mrs. Lavone Brandts, Arlington, Va., and Opal Ping, Taylorville, Ind.; two brothers, Alvin Ping, Lowell, Ind., and Chester Ping, Sharpsburg, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Silver Lake Cemetery. Mr. Ping will lie in state after 8 a.m. Sunday until noon Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. | |
| 9068 |  | Obituary- Pinkston, Hartford 1 REV. H. PINKSTON Rev. H. Pinkston, father of Mrs. Gordon S. Pritchett, of this city, and one of the pioneer residents of Vernona [sic Verona], Mo., died at his home last Friday evening, April 12, after a lingering illness of seven months duration. Rev. Pinkston was born in Washington county, Kentucky, April 12, 1856. He had been a resident of Verona, for thirty-nine years, and an active minister in the Presbyterian church for a period of forty years. He was widely and favorably known, both in religious and civic affairs, as a man of clear thought and vision. His life was one of rectitude and piety and had a wonderful effect for good upon all who knew him, and the entire community together with a wide circle of friends and admirers mourn his passing and revere his memory. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church, Verona, April 15th, in which service nine of his brother ministers from the Carthage Prebytery participated: Dr. Cady, Neosho, Mo., presided; Dr. Geo. Harbour, Carthage, Mo., led the prayer; Rev. A. K. Gurley, Hoberg, Mo., read the scriptures; Dr. Love, Joplin, Mo., preached the sermon; Dr. Me Caughtery, Aurora, Mo., offered prayer after the sermon; Dr. John Stapleton spoke as a personal friend of Rev. Pinkston; Dr. Stapleton was with Rev. Pinkston Friday afternoon before his death that night. Dr. Cady performed the last services at the cemetery. At the request of the immediate family, Rev. Pritchett sang “Face to Face” in the service at the church. Many beautiful floral offerings were sent. | |
| 9069 |  | Obituary- Pinkston, Hartford 2 10/30/2017 http://www.myarnolds.com/individual.php?pid=I14159&ged=Arnold.ged | |
| 9070 |  | Obituary- Pipkin, Billy Billy Lee Pipkin WICHITA - Billy Lee Pipkin, 66, Wichita, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1993, at his home. Mr. Pipkin was an engineer for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., before he retired. He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946 during World War II and from 1950 to 1951 during the Korean War. He was born July 13, 1927, in Pittsburg, the son of Perry Lee and Ova Leemaster Pipkin. Mr. Pipkin was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Wichita, Lions Club and Telephone Pioneers of America. He was married to Kathleen Seavey July 11, 1958, in Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Rhea Rakestraw, Wichita, and Kathy Nadeau, Delia; a son, Mark Pipkin, Leander, Texas; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Resthaven Mortuary in Wichita. Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Wichita. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Inc., 313 S. Market, Box 3267, Wichita, 67201. [Compiled by Is Brandner] | |
| 9071 |  | Obituary- Pitts, Beulah 1 LAMP EXPLOSION CAUSES DEATH OF WILLARD GIRL One of the most tragic deaths it has been our experience to note in these columns was that of Dolly Pitts, 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pitts, of the Willard neighborhood, which occurred about 8 o’clock Sunday evening. The accident in which Dolly was fatally burned occurred in the forenoon of that day when a gasoline lamp exploded at the Pitts home southeast of Willard. When the girl picked up the lamp near a stove her mother saw a flame coming from the lamp and shouted at her daughter, but before she could put it down, the lamp exploded with a terrific report. The child ran blindly out of the room screaming. Her mother and twin brother Staley threw her down on the floor and smothered the flames with a rug, but not before the child was frightfully burned. Mrs. Pitt was also severely burned and her face scorched while trying to extinguish the flames. She was also treated at the hospital. The girl was given emergency treatment by Dr. C. S. Smith of Rossville and then was taken to Christ hospital. The explosion badly damaged the house. Three doors were blown off their hinges, the walls of the house were sprung and practically every window pane was blown out. Besides her parents, Dolly is survived by two brothers, Ralph and Staley, and a sister, Isabelle, all of the home address. The funeral service was held in the Shellabarger chapel, in Topeka, Wednesday afternoon and the body interred in Memorial cemetery. Rossville high school was dismissed and the majority of the students attended the service. The little girl had long been a favorite with Rossville and Willard people and her tragic death caused grief and sadness among her schoolmates. She was a freshman in Rossville high school. | |
| 9072 |  | Obituary- Pitts, Beulah 2 SCHOOL NEWS – By Earl Wilt Reporter The funeral of Dolly Anne Pitts was held in Shellabarger’s chapel in Topeka at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. The burial was in Memorial Park cemetery in Topeka. Rev. Payden of Willard gave the short message of condolence. Eight high school girls sang “No Night There,” and “Saved by Grace.” They were Ina Compton, Mary McAdams, Thelma Lambert, Lucille Griswold, Edna May Hartzell, Edna Dean, Williamette Navarre and Thelma Cless. The pallbearers were Ralph Pitts, Clyde Rogers, Marvin Billings, Streight Lauck, Frank Stone Jr., and Ernest Sage. Dolly was the twin sister of Staley Pitts. They were fourteen years old October 20, 1928. Dolly was a Freshman in high school. Although she had been in high school only a short time everyone knew and liked her. Her attractive disposition drew friends to her as she was always jolly and very good natured. She had made a very fine record in her class work. Dolly will be very sadly missed by all the high school students and the faculty. --By Thelma Cless The Spot Cash Insurance Co., a stock company, with general offices in Topeka, made a record in quick settlement of a death claim recently on the policy carried on the life of Beulah A. (Dolly) Pitts, little Willard girl, who died from burns received in a gasoline lamp explosion November 19. The claim reached the company offices at 10 o’clock November 24, and at 10:10 the same date the claim was paid in full. The “Spot Cash” known as the “do it now” company, is officered by men well known in the county and includes several Rossville and Willard stockholders. C. A. Leinbach, of Onaga, is president; Lester O. Parr, of Silver Lake, is treasurer and F. L. Eby, a livewire insurance man, is the secretary and general manager. | |
| 9073 |  | Obituary- Pitts, Geraldine 1 Geraldine Pitts Mrs. Geraldine Pitts, 70, rural Delia, died Sunday, April 10, 1983, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born October 19, 1912, in Wamego. She lived at Maple Hill before moving to Delia 12 years ago. She was married to Ralph L. Pitts in 1933. He preceded her in death Feburary 2, 1981. Surviving are one son, Ralph L. Pitts III, White City; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Henderson, Carbondale, Mrs. Linda Downie, Topeka, and Mrs. Nancy Mercer, Delia; one sister, Maxine Lewis, Topeka; three brothers, Dale Friesen, Council Bluffs, Ia., Donald Friesen and Robert Friesen, both of Topeka; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka with the Reverend William B. Adair officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Geraldine Pitts Mrs. Geraldine Pitts, 70, Route 1, Delia, died Sunday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Oct. 19, 1912, in Wamego. She moved from Maple Hill to the Delia community 12 years ago. She was married to Ralph L. Pitts Jr. in 1933. He died Feb. 20, 1981. Survivors include a son, Ralph L. Pitts III, White City; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Henderson, Carbondale, Mrs. Linda Downie, Topeka, and Mrs. Nancy Mercer, Delia; a sister, Maxine Lewis, Topeka; three brothers, Dale Friesen, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Donald Friesen and Robert Friesen, both of Topeka; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pitts Mrs. Geraldine Pitts, 70, Delia, died Sunday, April 10, at a Topeka hospital. She was born October 19, 1912, in Wamego. She moved from Maple Hill to the Delia community 12 years ago. She was married to Ralph L. Pitts Jr. in 1933. He died February 20, 1981. Survivors include a son, Ralph L. Pitts III, White City; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Henderson, Carbondale, Mrs. Linda Downie, Topeka, and Mrs. Nancy Mercer, Delia; a sister, Maxine Lewis, Topeka; three brothers, Dale Friesen, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Donald Friesen and Robert Friesen, both of Topeka; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was to be in Memorial Park Cemetery. | |
| 9074 |  | Obituary- Pitts, Geraldine 2 (First published in The Holton Recorder, Holton, I Kansas, Monday, April 25, 1983). IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of Geraldine E. Pitts, Deceased. Case No. 83-P-22 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on April 20, 1983, pursuant to a Petition for Probate filed in said Court on said date by Ralph L. Pitts, III, the Will of Geraldine E. Pitts, Deceased, was admitted to probate and Ralph L. Pitts, III was appointed Executor of the Estate of Geraldine E. Pitts, Deceased, without bond, and duly qualified as such Executor and Letters Testamentary were issued on April 20, 1983 by this Court pursuant to the Kansas Simplified Estates Act. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against said estate within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided I by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred. Ralph L. Pitts, III Executor Dennis G. Hall 3320 Harrison Street Topeka, Kansas 66611 913/267-5540 | |
| 9075 |  | Obituary- Pitts, III, Ralph Ralph Pitts Passes Away Ralph was raised on a farm near Delia and went to Rossville High. However he graduated from Maple Hill High. Ralph Lowell Pitts, III, 72 of Golden, Missouri and formerly of White City, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Abilene, Kansas. Ralph was born on May 11, 1946 in Rochester, Indiana, the only son of Ralph Lowell, Jr. and Geraldine (Friesen) Pitts. Ralph grew up on a farm near Delia Kansas and was a 1964 graduate of Maple Hill High School. Ralph joined the Marines upon high school graduation and served his country honorably including a tour of duty in Vietnam during the Vietnam war. Returning to Kansas following his discharge, Ralph began his civilian career as a lineman with Kansas Power and Light in Topeka. On April 13, 1968, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Reppart. They began their married life in Topeka until Ralph was promoted to outside agent assigned to the White City office, covering the Woodbine, Latimer, White City, Parkerville, Dwight and Alta Vista areas. The family, which then included four children, moved to rural Dwight while building their home in White City in 1978. Moving to White City in 1979, the Pitts family was very involved in numerous activities in the community. Ralph was a member of the White City American Legion and was instrumental in getting a new building moved to the Legion site in the early 1980’s. He was also instrumental in the American Legion’s many haunted houses they transformed at numerous sites. Ralph served several years as the Legion commander for the White City post. He also was very involved with the summer ball association. Ralph was an avid sports fan and rarely missed a sporting activity or other activities and programs involving his kids. He loved to hunt and fish and loved nothing better than he and Mary Jane entertaining with a big fish fry each summer. Mary Jane passed away on June 30, 2003. Ralph never met a stranger, was always willing to help out anyone in need, never too busy to assist with a project in the community or school and amassed a huge crowd of friends over the years. After retirement from Westar Energy in 2007, he continued to enjoy his past times of fishing and boating, including fishing trips with family and friends. On November 26, 2010, Ralph was united in marriage to Christine Paul. They made their home near Golden, Missouri where they had just recently built a new home on a lake. Ralph loved to spend time with his family, especially entertaining his grandchildren. He also enjoyed the many friendships he and Christine had made where they lived. He loved being near the lake to fish and go boating. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary Jane and his daughter Kim in 2006. He is survived by his wife, Christine, of the home; two sons, Shawn and wife Elissa of Fort Collins, Colorado and J. J. and wife Libby of Nortonville, Kansas; a daughter, Jayme Urban and fiancée Chase Fairchild of Abilene, Kansas; twelve grandchildren, Jarett, Macy and Ryder Pitts, Baylee, Meagan and Jenna Pitts and Kate and Chloe Urban, Bailey and Casey Ireland and Daylan and Trytan Fairchild; a step-daughter, Donna Prickett and husband, Kevin and their children, Emilia, Elisha and Christina of Carlton, Kansas; three sisters, Shirley Henderson of Carbondale, Linda Downie of Topeka and Nancy Mercer of Delia, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Ralph was an organ donor and later his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the White City United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials honoring Ralph’s life may be given to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and sent in care of Ralph’s daughter, Jayme Urban, at 618 NW 8th St., Abilene, KS 67410. | |
| 9076 |  | Obituary- Pitts, John John Andrew Pitts John Andrew Pitts, 74, Topeka, died Monday, May 6, 1996, at Melvern Lake. Mr. Pitts operated heavy equipment for Local No. 101 Hoisting and Portable Engineers until he retired. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born May 3, 1922, in Bourbon County, the son of Arthur Harrison and Nola Elizabeth Inman Pitts. Mr. Pitts was a member of Local No. 101 Hoisting and Portable Engineers. He was married to Grace A. Beckford on Sept. 19, 1948, at Harding. She died Dec. 22, 1984. Survivors include a daughter, Darla L. Conner, Rossville; four brothers, David Lusk, Goodson, Mo., Edward Lusk and Calvin Pitts, both of Fort Scott, and Kenneth "Pete” Pitts, Olathe; five sisters, Helen Hood, Josephine Michaels and Grace Buford, all of Fort Scott. Juanita Schroder, Topeka, and Rowena Hines, Columbus, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Parker-Price Mortuary. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Mapelton Cemetery at Mapelton. Mr. Pitts will lie in state after 8 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary. | |
| 9077 |  | Obituary- Pitts, Ralph RALPH L. PITTS Ralph L. Pitts, 62, well-known stockman and farmer of the Willard community, died Friday in a hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He had been critically ill for many months past at his Willard home. He was born in McLean, Ill., June 29, 1882, and moved to Willard in 1915. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elea Staley Pitts; one daughter, Mrs. Isabel Pitts Hernandes, San Francisco, Calif.; two sons, Ralph L. Pitts, Jr., Rochester, Indiana, and Ensign Stalky L. Pitts, with the. Navy overseas; one sister, Mrs. Sarah L. Withrow, McLean; three brothers, Herbert Pitts, Tyler, Texas Louis and George Pitts, McLean, and by five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary in Topeka. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. | |
| 9078 |  | Obituary- Pitts, Ralph Jr. Ralph L. Pitts Jr. DELIA - Ralph L. Pitts Jr., 72, Delia, died Friday at his home. He had cancer. He was born Nov. 28, 1908, at Wheeling, Mo., the son of Ralph Pitts Sr., and Elza Staley Pitts. He lived at Willard, Rossville and Maple Hill before he moved to Delia nine years ago. Mr. Pitts was a retired carpenter and dairy farmer. He was married to Geraldine Friesen on Dec. 20, 1933, at Kansas City. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Henderson, Carbondale, Mrs. Linda Downie, 4843 N.W. 78th, Topeka, and Mrs. Nancy Mercer, Delia; a son, Ralph L. Pitts III, White City; a brother, Staley L. Pitts, West Covina, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandsons. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Mr. Pitts will lie in state until service time at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Delia Presbyterian Church, Delia, 66418. | |
| 9079 |  | Obituary- Plantamura, Peggy PEGGY J. NAVARRE PLANTAMURA Peggy Navarre Plantamura, age 78, of West Long Branch, NJ, died Wednesday, Nov. 29,2006 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Peggy was a volunteer at the West Long Branch Public Library, and was a member of the Ft. Monmouth Officers Wife Club. Having a passion for golf, she could always be found playing at SunEagle’s Golf Course at Ft. Monmouth. Mrs. Plantamura was a parishioner of St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church, West Long Branch. Born and raised in Rossville, Kan., the daughter of Peter and Minnie Navarre, she had lived in West Long Branch since 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Joseph A. Plantamura in 1997. Surviving are four sons and three daughters-in-laws, Michael Plantamura, Brick; Peter and Kathy Plantamura, Weston, Fla.; Vincent and Anne Plantamura Eatontown; Chris and Terry Plantamura, Elberon; a daughter and son-in-law, Maria and William Younger, West Long Branch; six grandchildren, Peter and Michelle and their mother Cindy; Paul “PJ”, Carly, Jamie and Katie. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Damiano Funeral Home, Long Branch, followed by Mass at St Jerome Church. Interment was at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Memorial donations are suggested to The National Psoriasis Foundation, 6600 SW 92nd Ave, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97223-7195. | |
| 9080 |  | Obituary- Pletcher, Barbara Mrs. Barbara Pletcher Mrs. Barbara Pletcher, 39, Route 1, Maple Hill, died Friday in a Topeka convalescent center. She had multiple sclerosis about five years. She was born April 7, 1932, near Dover and spent most of her life in the Dover and Maple Hill communities. She was a member of the Federated Church and Nina Chapter No. 486, Order of Eastern Star, both at Dover. She was married to Bill Pletcher April 13,1951. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, William Pletcher and Tim Pletcher, both at home; two brothers, Austin Riley, Route 7, and Charles Riley, Route 9; and a sister, Mrs. Betty Weaver, Dunedin, Fla. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Dover Federated Church. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Kansas. Austin Funeral Home at Eskridge is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9081 |  | Obituary- Pletcher, Patricia Patricia Pletcher Passes Away With heavy hearts, at the age of 79, we announce the death of Patricia L. Pletcher (Rossville, Kansas), born in Camdenton, Missouri, who passed away on May 23, 2019. She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Harry F. Cooper and Nettie A. Tillison Cooper; her husband Robert; her children, John F. Pletcher, Brand Pletcher (Nancy) of Keene, Ron Pletcher (Tricia) of Keene, Robert Pletcher Jr. of Keene and Jeannie Masters (J. B.); her daughter-in-law Dee Pletcher of Harrisburg, OR; her sister Ann Willcut of Camdenton, MO. She was also cherished by 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Wabaunsee County Fire District No. 5 firehouse from 6:00-8:00 P.M., 23324 K- 99 Hwy., Lake Wabaunsee. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Source: https://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2019/05/patricia-pletcher-passes-away.html | |
| 9082 |  | Obituary- Plummer, Darlene Darlene M. Plummer Darlene M. Plummer, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 6,2016 at Homestead of Topeka. She was born Oct. 30,1934, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Helen Schilling Segrist. At six years of age she was adopted by Maude and Walter Plummer, her great aunt and uncle. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. Darlene was employed 41 years with the Topeka-Shawnee County Health Agency before retiring from her position as Personnel Officer. Darlene was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church where, for many years, she participated as pianist and organist, and taught Sunday School. She helped to establish and staff the church library, and served as Church Clerk and Board Secretary. She was a past member of the Kansas Public Health Association, a current member of the WCTU, and a member of the City Retirees club. Darlene is survived by a sister, Tommie M. Anderson of Rossville, and one brother, Irvin Fredrick Segrist of Pasadena, TX, several nieces and nephews and a host of cousins. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Clarence Raymond Segrist. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2016 at East Side Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Penwell Gabel Cemetery. Darlene will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Side Baptist Church, 4425 SE 29th, Topeka, KS 66605. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9083 |  | Obituary- Plummer, Walter Walter Plummer, 58-year-old Santa Fe watchman killed Wednesday by a truck at East 10th street in Topeka, was a great nephew of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Murphy of Rossville. The deceased man's sister is Mrs. Bernard Lavin, of Topeka. He formerly lived in the Silver Lake community until 1917, when he moved to Topeka. | |
| 9084 |  | Obituary- Pobrislo, Mary Mrs. Mary Pobrislo, 82, died Wednesday at her home near Delia. She was born in Moravia, Dec. 14, 1873 and settled in the Rossville community in 1907. She had lived near Delia for 37 years. She is survived by her husband Vincent Pobrislo of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Mason, Rossville and Mrs. Philip Keller, Delia; a son Vincent J. Pobrislo, Denver, Colo.; seven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. | |
| 9085 |  | Obituary- Pobrislo, Vincent 1 Vincent Pobrislo DELIA – Vincent Pobrislo, 87, resident of the Delia community 44 years, died Thursday evening in a St. Mary’s nursing home. He was born Sept. 17, 1875 in Bohemia, Austria, and moved to the Rossville community in 1907. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frances Mason, Rossville, and Mrs. Philip Keller, Delia; a son, Vincent J., Denver, Colo., seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Parker Mortuary, with burial in Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville. Card of Thanks – We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the kindness of sympathy show to us with flowers, food, and cards from our friends, neighbors and churches – it will never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Keller Mrs. Frances Mason and grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Pobrislo Vincent Pobrislo of Delia dies Vincent Pobrislo, 87, resident of the Delia community 44 years, died Thursday evening in a St. Mary’s nursing home. He was born Sept. 17, 1875 in Bohemia, Austria, and moved to the Rossville community in 1907. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frances Mason, Rossville, and Mrs. Philip Keller, Delia; a son Vincent J. Denver, Colo., seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Parker Mortuary, with burial in Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville. | |
| 9086 |  | Obituary- Poe, Dorothy Dorothy Lee Poe Dorothy Lee Naponen Poe, 55, Topeka, died Sunday, July 20, 1997, at home. Cause of death was unavailable. She was born July 8, 1942, in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of Arthur I. and Irene Nettle Naponen, and lived in Detroit, Mich., before she moved to Topeka in 1968. She was a member of the auxiliary to Goodyear Post No. 2187 of Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was married to Victor E. Poe Jr., March 14, 1964, in Detroit, Mich. He survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Laura Lee Bisnett, Cindy Marie Poe and Vickie Lynn Poe, all in Topeka; her mother, Irene Naponen, Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Judy Gordon, Jeanne Howes and Sherry Roberts, all in Detroit, Mich.; and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Mrs. Poe will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | |
| 9087 |  | Obituary- Pokorney, Ella 1 Ella Pokorney WAMEGO – Ella Pokorney, 93, Wamego, formerly of Rossville, died Saturday, June 18, 1994, at a Wamego hospital. She was born Jan. 22, 1901, in Axtell, the daughter of James and Edna Jackson. Mrs. Pokorney was a member of The First Christian Church of Rossville. She also belonged to Loyal Chapter No. 176, Order of the Eastern Star of Silver Lake, and the Royal Neighbors. She organized the Good Neighbors in Rossville in 1977. She was married to Harry K. Pokorney June 1, 1922, at Little River. He died in March 1969. Survivors include a son, James Pokorney, Silver Lake; two grandsons; and two great grandsons. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at The First Christian Church, Rossville. Private burial will be in Miltonvale Cemetery. Mrs. Pokorney will lie in state from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville 66533 or to The Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, 1504 S.W. 8th, Topeka 66606. | |
| 9088 |  | Obituary- Pokorney, Ella 2 Ella Pokorney ROSSVILLE – Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church here for Ella Pokorney, 93, formerly of Rossville, who died Saturday, June 18, 1994, at a Wamego hospital. She had been in the Valley Vista nursing home in Wamego since July 5, 1990. She was born Jan. 22, 1901, in Axtell, the daughter of James and Edna Jackson, and moved to Little River in Rice County with her parents in 1903. She spent her early life in Little River and lived in Miltonvale before she moved to Rossville in 1973. She was a member of First Christian Church in Rossville, Loyal Chapter No. 176 of Order of Eastern Star in Silver Lake, and Royal Neighbors of America. She was instrumental in establishing the Good Neighbors organization in Rossville in 1977. She was married to Harry K. Pokorney June 1, 1922, in Little River. He died in March 1969. Survivors include a son, James Pokorney, Silver Lake; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. Loyal Chapter No. 176 of Order of Eastern Star will conduct a service at the church in Rossville. Private burial will be in Miltonvale Cemetery in Cloud County. Mrs. Pokorney will lie in state from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville, 66533, or Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, 1504 W. 8th, 66606. | |
| 9089 |  | Obituary- Pokorney, James James H. "Jim" Pokorney James Harvey Pokorney, 84, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Midland Hospice House. He was born October 4, 1935 in Concordia, the son of Harry and Ella (Jackson) Pokorney. He grew up in Aurora and Miltonvale, graduating from Miltonvale High School. Jim was a farmer, a telegrapher for Union Pacific Railroad for nine years, and then found his real calling in 1969, building houses. He ran his construction company for 30+ years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Lake Lodge #50 AF & AM, and Loyal Chapter #176 OES, all of Silver Lake. He was a member of the Scottish Rite in Topeka and the Antique Automobile Club of America, Topeka Region. He loved woodworking, raising flowers, restoring old cars and all cats. His happiest times were with all of the family for celebrations. On June 5, 1955 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Streeter in Clay Center. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Sheldon Pokorney, Lawrence and Kevin Pokorney, Rossville; two grandsons, Shawn Pokorney, Overland Park and Shane (Cassie) Pokorney; and one great-grandson, Abel Pokorney. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society or The First Baptist Church of Silver Lake. | |
| 9090 |  | Obituary- Pollard, Lloyd Lloyd Autry Pollard MINEOLA, Texas – Services and burial were at Mineola for Lloyd Autry Pollard, 28-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pollard, Lancaster. He died Nov. 9, 1987, at a Dallas hospital. He was born Oct. 12 at Lancaster. Survivors besides his parents include a brother, Guthrie Pollard, at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rose, Rossville, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Pollard, De Soto, Texas; and a great-grandmother, Sylvia Britt, Rossville, Kan. Lloyd Autry Pollard Services and burial were at Mineola for Lloyd Autry Pollard, 28 day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pollard, Lancaster. He died November 9, 1987, at a Dallas hospital. He was born October 12, 1987 at Lancaster. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Guthrie Pollard, at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rose, Rossville, KS, Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Pollard, De Soto, TX; and a great-grandmothers, Sylvia Britt, Rossville, KS. The baby’s mother is the former Sandee Rose. | |
| 9091 |  | Obituary- Pollman, Yvonne Yvonne E. Pollman BARNES - Yvonne E. Pollman, 31, died Monday, November 27, 2006 in an auto accident near Marysville. She was born December 9, 1974, at Topeka, the daughter of Kenneth L. and Norma J. Reicherter Bennett. Yvonne was raised in Rossville and attended Rossville Schools. She had lived in the Barnes community the past eight years and had previously lived in Ogden. Yvonne was a Finisher for Travalong Trailer Manufacturing and had worked for Titan Manu¬facturing both in Waterville. She was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Dennis L. Bennett on July 25, 1985 and Randy L. Bennett, Oct. 1,1992. She was united in marriage to Douglas W. Pollman on August 23,1996 at Las Vegas NV. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Cody and Ashley both of the home; her parents, Kenneth and Norma Bennett, Rossville; and a brother Mark Bennett, Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Friday, December 1, 2006 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. She will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Thursday November 30, 2006 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville where there will be a prayer vigil at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cody and Ashley Pollman educational fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536 To leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9092 |  | Obituary- Polson, Ellis Ellis R. Polson HOLTON - Ellis R. Polson, 79, Route 3, Holton died Wednesday at a Holton hospital. He was born July 11, 1891, in Centralia, and had lived in the Holton community 16 years. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Topeka. He married Juanita Mitchell Oct. 4, 1929, in Seneca. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Christina Olejnik, Rossville, and Mrs. Greta Olejnik, Holton; a sister, Mrs. Alma Stallcup, Centralia; two brothers, Arthur Polson, Centralia, and Edward Polson, Auburn, Neb., and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. | |
| 9093 |  | Obituary- Polson, Juanita 1 Juanita C. Poison ROSSVILLE — Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piper Funeral Chapel here tor Juanita C. Mitchell Poison, 87, Rossville, who died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, at a hospital in St. Marys. She was born Sept. 11, 1911, in Maple Hill, to George and Ethel Lister Mitchell. She lived in the Holton community many years and in the Rossville community since 1970. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. She was married to Ellis R. Poison Oct. 4, 1928, in Seneca. He died Oct. 28, 1970. A granddaughter also preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters, Tina Olejnik, Rossville, and Greta Olejnik, Holton; a brother, Ted Mitchell, Rossville; sisters, Velda O'Donnell, Paxico, Sylvia Britt, Rossville, Elvara Olejnik, Delia, Roxie Banta, Silver Lake, and Ruby Adams, Portland, Ore.; a grandson; tour grand¬daughters; four great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters. Burial will be in Holton Cemetery. Mrs. Poison will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home in Rossville where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Rossville, 66533. | |
| 9094 |  | Obituary- Polson, Juanita 2 Juanita C. Polson Juanita C. Polson, 87, Rossville, died Friday, October 23, 1998, at the Community Hospital in St. Marys. She was born September 11, 1911, in Maple Hill, the daughter of George and Ethel Lister Mitchell. She had lived in the Rossville community since November 1970. Mrs. Polson was a homemaker. She lived in the Holton community for many years. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church. On October 4, 1928, she was married to Ellis R. Polson in Seneca. He died October 28, 1970. She was also predeceased by a brother, Glen Mitchell, and a granddaughter. Surviving her are two daughters, Tina Olejnik, Rossville, and Greta Olejnik, Holton; one brother, Ted Mitchell, Rossville; five sisters, Velda O’Donnell, Paxico, Sylvia Britt, Rossville, Elvara Olejnik, Delia, Roxie Banta, Silver Lake, and Ruby Adams, Portland, OR; one grandson, four grand-daughters, four great-grandsons; and three great-granddaughters. A family visitation was held Monday evening at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (this afternoon) at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church and sent in care of the funeral chapel. | |
| 9095 |  | Obituary- Poppelreiter, Joyce Joyce Poppelreiter March 29, 1924 — September 18, 2020 Joyce G. Poppelreiter, 96, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, at the St. Marys Manor. She was born on March 29, 1924, in Holmesville, Nebraska, the daughter of Homer and Anna Bernhardt Landreth. Joyce graduated from St. Marys High School in 1941. She had lived in the St. Marys community most of her life. Joyce was a farm wife. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Her parents, husband, George W. Poppelreiter Sr.; siblings, Hazel (Bud) McGenney, Homer Landreth Jr. (Lorraine), and Alice Landreth all preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, George W. Poppelreiter Jr. Joyce G. Landreth and George W. Poppelreiter were united in marriage on December 27, 1941, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Survivors include her son, John (Jean) Poppelreiter, Maple Hill; two daughters, Mary Ann Rezac, Medway, MA., and Sandy Poppelreiter, Topeka. Four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 8:30 A.M. Thursday, September 24, 2020, followed by visitation and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 all at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9096 |  | Obituary- Porter, Delbert DEL PORTER Delbert W. Porter, 70, died Saturday at his home, 112 East Kious Street. He was born July 16, 1867, in Tennessee. He made his home on a farm near Rossville most of his life and moved to Topeka eight years ago. Survivors are a son, Ora L. Porter, Topeka; and two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Simms, of Abilene and Mrs. Mrs. C. O. McGhee, Topeka. Mrs. Porter passed away at Abilene Kans., in 1930. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Conwell funeral home. Burial in the Rossville cemetery. Pall bearers were, Fred Mason, Ky Prater, R. A. Shipley, Bert Heslet, Frank Zook., and C. A. Immenschuh. | |
| 9097 |  | Obituary- Porter, Ella Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Dell Porter Ella May Rose was born in Ross county, Ohio, May 7, 1870, departed from this life February 26, 1930, aged 59 years, 9 months and 19 days. She came to Kansas with her parents when a young girl. She was united in marriage to Delbert Porter Nov. 30, 1887. To this union five children were born, two of whom preceded her to the great beyond. She leaves a husband, two daughters, Mrs. C.O. McGehee, Topeka, Mrs. Fred Sims, Abilene, one son O.L. Porter, Topeka, one sister, Mrs. I.T. Hopkins, Rossville and 11 grandchildren to mourn her loss. In 1920 at Oakley, Kan., she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour and lived a devoted Christian life until her departure to be with Him. Funeral services were held Saturday, Mary 1, at 10:30 o'clock in the Conwell funeral home in North Topeka, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Richie of Abilene. The pallbearers were Messrs. H.E. Ishmael, Harvey James, Bert Heslet, R.A. Shipley, Joseph Shenk and Fred Mason. The body was brought to Rossville for interment in Rossville cemetery. [From The Rossville Reporter, March 6, 1930] | |
| 9098 |  | Obituary- Porter, Elsie Mrs. Elsie Faunce Porter Mrs. Elsie Faunce Porter, 91, Topeka, died Friday, Dec. 20, at the home of a foster daughter in Topeka. Mrs. Porter was a waitress at the Clipper restaurant at 6th and Quincy many years. She was born April 21, 1894, at Rossville, the daughter of Sumner M. and Mary E. Faunce. A daughter, Mrs. Doris Lyn, preceded her in death. Survivors include a foster daughter, Mrs. Val McCracken, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Denison Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 7 until 8 p.m. today at the mortuary. | |
| 9099 |  | Obituary- Porter, Margaret 1 Margaret Elizabeth Porter ST. MARYS — Margaret Elizabeth Cole Porter, 83, St. Marys, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 26, 1913, at Onawa, Iowa, the daughter of Marion and Edith Spalding Cole. She was reared at Onawa, Iowa, and lived there until she moved to the Rossville and St. Marys areas in 1952. Mrs. Porter was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and she was a volunteer at St. Marys Manor. She married Charles Otis Porter on Dec. 22, 1930, at LeMar, Iowa. He died Oct. 7, 1960. A son, Charles Otis Jr., died in 1951. Survivors include two sons, Marion A. Porter, Maple Hill, and Kenneth R. Porter, in Massachusetts; four daughters, Shirley May Puskas, Salem, III., Sally Ann Stum, Rossville, Katherine Kay Sisson, New Memphis, III., and Charlene Ann Porter, St. Marys; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Onawa, Iowa, Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Margaret Porter Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9100 |  | Obituary- Porter, Margaret 2 Margaret E. Porter Margaret Elizabeth Cole Porter, 83, St. Marys, died Wednesday, November 27, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 26,1913, at Onawa, la., the daughter of Marion and Edith Spalding Cole. She was reared at Onawa, Ia., and lived there until she moved to the Rossville and St. Marys areas in 1952. Mrs. Porter was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and she was a volunteer at St. Marys Manor. She married Charles Otis Porter on December 22, 1930, at LeMar, la. He died October 7, 1960. A son, Charles Otis, Jr., died in 1951. Survivors include two sons, Marion A. Porter, Maple Hill, and Kenneth R. Porter in Massachusetts; four daughters, Shirley May Puskas, Salem, III., Sally Ann Stum, Rossville, Katherine Kay Sisson, New Memphis, Ill., and Charlene Ann Porter, St. Marys; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends met from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Her service was at 10:00 Friday morning at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Onawa, la. Cemetery at 10:00 Saturday morning. Memorial contributions may be made to the Margaret Porter Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the funeral home. |
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