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| 9101 |  | Obituary- Raine, Betty Betty R. Raine MAPLE HILL — Betty R. Raine, 74, Maple Hill, died Monday, Aug. 12,1996, at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1922, in St. Marys, the daughter of Harry Wilfred and Mary Frances Smith Beseau. She was graduated from St. Marys High School in 1939. She spent many years in Maple Hill where she was postmaster from 1974 until 1983 when she retired. She had worked for the Post Office since 1959. She was a broker for Whited-Raine Realtors in Topeka many years. She was a member of Community Con-gregational Church and the auxiliary to James Elmer Romick Post No. 130 of the American Legion, both in Maple Hill, Loyal Chapter No. 176 of Order of Eastern Star in Silver Lake, and Retired Postmasters. She was a volunteer at St. Francis Hospital and a tour guide at the Kansas Historical Museum, both in Topeka. She was married to Donald H. Raine May 18, 1940, in Rossville. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Kent Raine, Maple Hill; a brother, Don Beseau, St. Marys; a sister, Janice Fryberger, Clinton, Mo.; and a grandson. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Community Congregational Church in Maple Hill. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Raine will lie in state from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care. | |
| 9102 |  | Obituary- Raine, Dorothy Dorothy M. Say Raine MAPLE HILL- Dorothy M. Say Raine, 88, died Wednesday, September 16,2009 at Manor Care in Topeka. She was born January 3,1921 at Bala, the daughter of Henry E. "Hike" and Margaret Elsie Paden Lewis. Dorothy grew up in the Bala and Riley communities until moving to Topeka. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1939. After graduating from Strickler Business School, Dorothy moved to Washington D.C. and worked for the Department of Navy from 41-43. She moved back to Topeka and had worked for Capper's until 1945. Later she worked for the Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library and the State of Kansas. Mrs. Raine had been a volunteer at the Topeka V.A. Hospital. She was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church and had been a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. On August 4,1945 she was married to Frank E. Say Jr. at Topeka. He preceded her in death in 1960. She later married Joe M. Raine on July 29,1968 at Maple Hill. He preceded her in death in 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Margaret Billings in 1998, and a grandson, Brad Say in 2001. Survivors include her daughter, Cathy (Bobby) Cooper, Topeka; a step-daughter Ruth (Don) Rogers, Topeka; a son, Rod (Judy) Say, Topeka; step-sons, Bill (Linda) Raine, Topeka and Art (Tamara) Raine, Belle Vista, AR; grandchildren, Brian Say, Shawn (Sharlene) Cooper, Shane (Tammy) Cooper, Darren (Penny) Cooper, David (Amy) Cooper and Casey (Alicia) Cooper; step-grandchildren, Mollie (Jim) McCammon, Todd (Dana) Raine, Troy Raine, John Rogers and Jared Rogers; 14 great-grand¬children; 4 step-great grandchildren; a great-great-grand¬daughter and a step great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church with graveside services to follow at 2:00 P.M. at the Riley Cemetery, Riley. Mrs. Raine will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Friday, Sep¬tember 18, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, the Diabetes Learning Center or the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9103 |  | Obituary- Raine, Joseph Joseph M. Raine Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Congregational Church in Maple Hill for Joseph M. Raine, 68, Maple Hill. He died Saturday, May 4, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Raine was an auctioneer and a partner in Manhattan Commission Co. Inc. He was born Sept. 15, 1916, at Maple Hill, the son of George Lee and Mary Belle Romick Raine. He spent his life in the Maple Hill community. He served with the Navy during World War II. Mr. Raine was a member of James Ellmer Romick Post No. 130 of the American Legion at Maple Hill and of Alma Lodge No. 161, AF&AM, at Alma. His first wife, Ruth Schlotz Raine, preceded him in death. He married Dorothy M. Say July 29, 1968, at Maple Hill. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Bill L. Raine, Topeka, and Art M. Raine, La Grange, Texas; two daughters, Ruth Ann Rogers, Rossville, and Mary Helen Quinatana, Anaheim, Calif.; a stepson, Rod A. Say, Topeka; a stepdaughter, Cathy A. Cooper, Topeka; a brother, Don Raine, Maple Hill; a sister, Leah Mote, Maple Hill; 10 grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Callahan Funeral Home, Eskridge, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, 66611; or to the Oncology Unit at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center, 1500 W. 10th, 66604. | |
| 9104 |  | Obituary- Raine, Lyle Lyle Raine July 19, 1930 — June 7, 2020 Maple Hill—Lyle D. Raine, 89, passed away, Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home in Maple Hill. He was born July 19, 1930, in Rural Maple Hill the son of Frances and Murrell Cox Raine. Lyle grew up in Maple Hill, moving to Topeka and graduating from Highland Park High School in 1948. After graduation, Lyle farmed for several years before entering the United States Marine Corp. Upon his honorable discharge, he came back to Maple Hill, where he farmed and was a truck driver. His happiest place was on a tractor, farming. Lyle was a member of the American Legion Post 130 for over 60 years and was a Past Commander. He was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church, where he sang in the choir. Lyle loved his family; whenever one of the grandchildren had any type of activity, he was sure to be there. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Frances and Wm. Joe Raine. Lyle Dean Raine and Melba Jo Adams were united in marriage in 1958 in Maple Hill. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Kevin, Topeka; three daughters. Tammy (Rich) Arnold, Salina, Tari (Mark) Metzler, Topeka, and Staci (Ron) Guinn, Weston, MO; a brother, Steven Raine in Florida; two sisters, Naomi Brooks, Topeka, and Jackie Powell, Hays; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 15, 2020, at the Community Congregational Church in Maple Hill, followed by inurnment at the Maple Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 9105 |  | Obituary- Raine, Melba Melba Jo Raine July 11, 1939 — December 11, 2020 Maple Hill—Melba Jo Raine, 81, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born July 11, 1939, in Maple Hill, the daughter of T. Vernon and Ruby E. Maes Adams. Melba Jo grew up in Maple Hill and graduated from Maple Hill High School. Melba Jo had worked as a designer at Dot’s Downtown Floral in Topeka. She spent many hours creating crafts. She enjoyed decorating cakes. Melba Jo was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church and had served as the church pianist and the choir director. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Maple Hill for many years. Melba Jo loved her family; whenever one of the grandchildren had an activity, she was sure to be there. Melba Jo Adams and Lyle Dean Raine were united in marriage in 1958 in Maple Hill. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2020. She was also preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, John Adams. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Kevin Raine, Topeka; three daughters. Tammy (Rich) Arnold, Salina, Tari (Mark) Metzler, Topeka, and Staci (Ron) Guinn, Weston, MO; two brothers, Dean (Theresa) Adams, Maple Hill and Paul Adams, Topeka; four sisters, Jean (Dan) Pipkins, Wiggins, Mississippi, Eula Schneider (Dale), Topeka, Beulah (Jerry) Grant, Hoyt, and Gayle (Steve) Schultz, Topeka; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM. Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Maple Hill Congregational Church in Maple Hill. Inurnment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church or the American Diabetes Association and sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9106 |  | Obituary- Raine, William 1 WILLIAM TODD RAINE William Todd Raine, passed away at his rural Topeka home Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011. He was born Aug. 19, 1962, at Topeka, the son of William L. and Linda S. Ungeheuer Raine. Todd grew up in the Maple Hill community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1980. Todd owned Raine Concrete Construction for many years. He was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Ruth Schlotz Raine and Dorothy Raine, and Loren and Lucille Uhlrig Ungeheuer. Todd was also preceded in death by a grandson Ryan William Herrin on April 2, 2011, and close friends, Billy Wild, Brian Fiedler and Bruce McDiffett. On June 19, 1993, he was united in marriage to Dana L. Collins at the Stone Church in Maple Hill. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son Levi Raine of the home; a daughter, Erica (Matt) Herrin, Topeka; his parents Bill and Linda Raine, Topeka; a brother Troy Raine, Topeka. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. Todd will lie in state and the family will receive friends on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Raine Children Educational Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9107 |  | Obituary- Raine, William 2 William Todd Raine ROSSVILLE -- William Todd Raine passed away at his rural Topeka home Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was born August 19, 1962, at Topeka, the son of William L. and Linda S. Ungeheuer Raine. Todd grew up in the Maple Hill community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1980. Todd owned Raine Concrete Construction for many years. He was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph & Ruth Schlotz Raine and Dorothy Raine, and Loren and Lucille Uhlrig Ungeheuer. Todd was also preceded in death by a grandson Ryan William Herrin on April 2, 2011 and close friends, Billy Wild, Brian Fiedler and Bruce McDiffett. On June 19, 1993, he was united in marriage to Dana L. Collins at the Stone Church in Maple Hill. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son Levi Raine of the home; a daughter, Erica (Matt) Herrin, Topeka; his parents Bill and Linda Raine, Topeka; a brother Troy Raine, Topeka. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. Todd will lie in state and the family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Piper Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Raine Children Educational Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9108 |  | Obituary- Raine, William L. William L. “Bill” Raine William L. “Bill” Raine, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his home. He was born in Topeka on October 4, 1942, the son of Otto M. George Jr. and Ruth Mae Schlotz George. Bill lived in the Maple Hill area most of his life and graduated from Maple Hill High School. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, retiring in 1997. In 1986, Bill pursued a desire to follow his dad’s profession and attended the World Wide Auctioneer School at Mason City, IA. This profession he followed until 2019. He also loved the cowboy life, which he fulfilled by owning his own cow herd. Caring for the mother cows and enjoying the calving season were a joy for him. Bill was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ruth Raine; his father, Otto George Jr; a son, William Todd Raine and a great-grandson, Ryan Herrin. William L. “Bill” Raine and Linda Sue Ungeheuer were united in marriage in Topeka on April 18, 1961. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Troy of Topeka; his brother, Arthur (Tamara) Raine, Harrison, AR; his sister, Ruth Ann (Don) Rogers, Topeka; four grandchildren, Erica (Matt) Herrin, Levi (Whitney) Raine, Tasha Raine (Jim Weir), Tamara Raine (Josh Hartman); seven great-grandchildren, Corwin Weir, Jaycee Herrin, Liam Hartman, Quinton Herrin, Talan Weir, Hinsley Raine, and Kelton Raine; three step-great-grandchildren, Preston Hartman, Gavin Hartman, and Xander Meyers. Graveside services were at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 28, 2020, at the Maple Hill Cemetery. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys from 3:00 until 6:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church and sent in care of the funeral home. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Masks and social distancing are requested at both the visitation and the graveside service. The Raine family would like to Thank Dr. David Einspahr and staff, Dr. Patrick Birkbeck and staff, the staff at Stormont Vail Hospital, and the staff at Interim Home Health Care. Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9109 |  | Obituary- Rake, Howard Howard L. ‘Jim’ Rake Howard L. "Jim" Rake, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010, at his home. He was born December 24,1935, in Douglas County, Kansas, the son of Carl and Dorothy (Lancaster) Rake. Jim graduated from Highland Park High School in 1953. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Jim owned and operated Rake’s Standard Oil, later known as Rake’s and Oldham’s Standard Oil, for nine years. He later drove a semi and after 30 years of driving, retired from ABF Freight Co. On March 17, 1957, he married Ruth Woollard. They later divorced. He married Launita M. Wendt on November 8, 2000, in Eureka Springs, AR. He was a member of Rossville Christian Church, Jayhawk Family Campers, and Team¬sters Union Local No. 696. Survivors include his wife Nita of the home; his children, Audrey L. (Mike) McKinley of Topeka, Eva C. (Ron) Gentry of Rossville, Alaina J. (Todd) Lambotte of Rossville, Renae (Paul) Jacobson of Wakarusa, KS; his step-children, Sharon (Randy) Brown of Holts Summit, MO, John (Jennelle) Wendt of Grantville, Mark (Bobbi) Wendt of Auburn; his sister, Betty Lou (Calvin) Bigger of Topeka; his sister-in-law, Betty Jean Cooper of Topeka; his brother-in-law, Bob LoGuidice of Youngstown, OH; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Vernon and Bud Rake, and two sisters, Dorothy Rake and Lola LoGuidice. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9110 |  | Obituary- Ramer, Ada ADA G. RAMER Mrs. Ada G. Ramer, 63, of Silver Lake, died in a Topeka hospital Tuesday. She was born May 21, 1880, in Montgomery County, Missouri, and moved to Silver Lake when 16 years old. Mrs. Barner was a member of the Methodist Church of Silver Lake and the Ladies’ Aid. She is survived by her husband, James F. Ramer; two daughters, Mrs. Hester McCormick, Wakarusa, and Mrs. Pearl V. Peavler, of Topeka; a son, Lowell Ramer, Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Ramer and Mrs. Jennie Ramer, Silver Lake; a brother E. G. Clark, Mission; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. | |
| 9111 |  | Obituary- Ramer, Corrinne Corrinne Ramer Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for Mrs. Corrinne G. Ramer, 55, of 1106 N. Jackson, who died Friday in a Topeka nursing home. She had been admitted to a Topeka hospital Sept. 30, 1967, after she had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and had been readmitted Nov. 24. She was born April 29, 1912, in Pottawatomie County. She had lived in the Delia and Topeka communities the past 40 years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He had operated a private nursing home in Topeka 15 years. Her husband, Clinton A. Ramer, at home, survives. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Mrs. Ramer will lie in state after 1 p.m. Saturday in Davidson - Eslinger - Duff Funeral Home where parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. | |
| 9112 |  | Obituary- Randall, Elizabeth 1 Elizabeth Ellen Randall Services will be Thursday, May 15,2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the Dover Federated Church for Elizabeth Ellen Randall, 99, of Aldersgate Village, who died Sunday May 11th. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at the church. Ellen was born March 21, 1915 northwest of Dover to Edwin and Ann Scott Sage. Ellen attended Dover schools graduating from Dover Rural High School in 1932. She attended Kansas Normal School in Emporia and Kansas State College in Manhattan. She worked at the Supply Depot in Topeka during WWII. She was a teacher and principal in Shawnee and Wabaunsee County rural schools during the 30's and until her husband returned from WWII. After that she and her husband worked together on a dairy farm until he became ill in 1959. Mrs. Randall started working at Luce Press Clippings as a reader in November 1959. She quickly progressed to Supervisor and then to Office Manager. She continued to work for Luce until March 21, 2000 her 85th birthday. Ellen was a member of the Rossville American Legion Auxiliary and the Rebekah and Eastern Star organizations. She was a lifetime member of the Dover Federated Church where she was a member of the Board for several years. She taught the Junior High Sunday School class at the church for many years. Ellen was one of the founders of the Dover Community Foundation where she assisted in implementing a scholarship program for Dover Youth. She was a supporter of the Dover 4-H Club where she [missing rest] | |
| 9113 |  | Obituary- Randall, Elizabeth 2 She was united in marriage to Scotty Randall on May 29,1941 in Manhattan. He died August 10,1975 She was preceded in death by her parents and three older brothers, Roy, Harvey and Russell Sage. Mrs. Randall was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rosalie Kay Randall on February 13,1947. The greatest part of her life however, was spent nourishing and encouraging her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren how to live and how to love. She was a proud member of the Greatest Generation and possessed all the qualities inherent in that group. Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Cherie Randall and Becky (Cary) Standiferd all of Topeka; four grandchildren, Karalee Standiferd, Scott (Shawna) Mercer and Stephen (Traci) Mercer, all of Topeka and Ann (Charlie) Reed, Lawrence; eight great-grand-children, Kelsea Nicole Watts, Nathan Daniel Mercer, Jordin Chase Applehanz, Logan Brian Applehanz and Nolan Ryan Mercer, all of Topeka and Aaron Kevin Reed, Ronald Charles (Chase) Reed III, and Isaac Albert Reed all of Lawrence. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Federated Church, the Dover Community Foundation or TARC and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.pip- erfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9114 |  | Obituary- Randall, Mildred MILDRED RANDALL KILLED IN CROSSING ACCIDENT The community was shocked Sunday when news was received here of the death of Mrs. Mildred Conrad Randall, when the Randall car was struck by a Union Pacific train on a crossing at Kanapolis, Kan. The accident occurred sometime after midnight Saturday as Mr. and Mrs. Randall were enroute to Hays, Kansas. Details are meagre as Mr. Randall was terribly shocked by the collision, although escaping without serious injury. The car caught fire after the collision and burned. Mrs. Randall lived only a short time after the accident. I. B. Wilt of this, city, who had boarded the train at Ellsworth, assisted the trainmen in caring for the Randall’s and identified them. He was on his way to Rossville to spend Sunday with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Randall, in their car, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Conrad, of Topeka were enroute to Hays, where the latter were to make their home, having taken a job at the Hays Teachers’ college. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad started in the lead and somewhere enroute the Randall car took the lead. The parties had agreed to meet at a town father west After reaching the meeting place Mr. and Mrs. Conrad become worried when the Randall’s failed to appear and started back to hunt them. At about 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon they learned of the tragedy. They had stopped for breakfast in Ellsworth where their daughter had been taken following the accident, but did not learn of the accident until their return. The body was brought to St. Marys, Monday. Funeral services were held in Immaculate Conception Catholic church, Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock and interment was in the St. Marys cemetery. Rossville friends of the Conrad family and former school mates of Mildred, in great numbers attended the funeral. Both Mr. and Mrs. Randall graduated from Rossville High school, he with the class of 1924 and she in the class of 1926. Since their graduation and later marriage they had lived in Ohio, later returning to Kansas. Until a few days before her death Mrs. Randall had been employed for a few weeks in the local “Central office,” and was employed to teach this fall in Shawnee county near Dover. Both were ambitious to improve their education and Mr. Randall was due to enter Hays college this fall. The bereaved husband and parents have the sympathy of the Rossville people in the untimely death of the wife and daughter. | |
| 9115 |  | Obituary- Rankin, Floyd FLOYD W. RANKIN This community was saddened again Saturday when the news came of the sudden and totally unexpected death of Floyd Rankin, of 818 West First street, Topeka, whose death occurred about noon Saturday in a Topeka hospital. Mr. Rankin became ill while at the supply station of the Penn Lubricating Co., with whom he was employed. He had a sinking spell early in the forenoon and after being revived enough to be removed was rushed to a hospital in an ambulance. He was seized with a second attack after reaching the hospital, and died despite everything that medical skill could do for his relief. He was suffering with a stomach disorder. The deceased man was a native of Rossville where he was born about 44 years ago. He lived here all his life until his removal to Topeka with his mother, Mrs. Mary Rankin twelve years ago. “Pat”, as he was affectionately known by everyone in this community was of a kindly and genial disposition, without an enemy in the world. He was always popular with his boyhood friends in this community and with the people he came in contact wherever he lived. Only a couple of days before his death he was in Rossville greeting friends while in the community with the oil truck he had been driving since becoming an employee of the Penn Lubricating Co. The funeral services were held in the Rossville Christian church Monday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by the Rev. G. G. Horne of Oakland. The body was interred in the family lot in Rossville cemetery. The pallbearers were: A. E. Stovall, Lowell Hook, Joe Barney, R. R. Hawks, William Lambert and Clint Cless. Music for the services was furnished by Miss Ruth Stanley and Mrs. Peter Navarre with Miss Velma Lambotte piano accompanist. Mr. Rankin is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Rankin, one brother, Bert W. Rankin of East Lake, Colo., and one sister, Mrs. Ernest Brooks of Burlingame, Kans. | |
| 9116 |  | Obituary- Rankin, James Findagrave.com information | |
| 9117 |  | Obituary- Rankin, Rosa Findagrave.com information. | |
| 9118 |  | Obituary- Rankin, Sarah DIED, at Christ's hospital, Topeka, August 2nd, Mrs. Sadie Rankin, wife of Burton W. Rankin, aged 21 years, 7 months and 8 days. [From The Shawnee County News, Friday, August 7, 1903] | |
| 9119 |  | Obituary- Rankin, William Wm. Rankin, one of the pioneer residents of this city, died at his home on Orange street Tuesday evening, January 7th, after an illness of nine days, from pneumonia. He was born in Philadelphia, Penn., April 6th, 1852 and at the time of his death was 55 years, 9 months and 1 day old. He came to Rossville from Illinois in 1879 and has lived the greater part of the time since in this vicinity. For many years he conducted the City Meat Market and gained a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who were immeasurably shocked to learn of his death. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church, Thursday, conducted by Evangelist Adams, of the Christian church. It was one of the largest funerals ever held here, the church being packed to its doors with sympathizing friends and neighbors. The floral decorations were profuse and handsome. Mr. Rankin was a member in good standing of the A.O.U.W. and carried $2,000 life insurance. The lodge attended in a body and had charge of the service at the grave in the city cemetery. Mr. Rankin was a member of the Christian church, joining that organization in the year 1885. He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter to mourn his departure. Three daughters and one son had preceded him to the mysterious beyond. Mr. Rankin was a good citizen, a genial companion and won the esteem of all with whom he had to do. In his death the family suffer the loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father, and the community a worthy and valued member. | |
| 9120 |  | Obituary- Rasch, Benjamin Benjamin F. Rasch Benjamin F. Rasch, 86, Wamego, died late Wednesday, August 24, 1983, at a Wamego hospital where he had been a patient one day. Mr. Rasch worked for Rock Island Lines until about 1918 and later was a farmer. He was born February 17, 1897, at Fairbury, Nebr., the son of Fred and Anna Hohonsee Rasch. He lived in an Alma nursing home several years. Mr. Rasch lived near Rossville until 1950 when he moved to a farm in the Wells Creek community south of Belvue. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in the Wells Creek community and Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, Rossville. He was married to Minnie S. Seele February 1, 1917, at Wamego. She survives. A son, Marion C. Rasch, died September 7, 1981. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lula Kline, Wichita; a brother, Edward Rasch, Arkansas City; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel United Church of Christ in the Wells Creek community. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Relatives and friends met from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel United Church of Christ in the Wells Creek community. | |
| 9121 |  | Obituary- Rasch, Elsie 1 Mrs. Elsie M. Rasch ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Elsie Marie Rasch, 68, Rossville, died Thursday, May 15, at her home. Mrs. Rasch was a horticultural therapist at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka for five years. She was born Aug. 18, 1917, north of Silver Lake, the daughter of Emil Philip and Rosa Devorak Bahner. She lived north of Silver Lake until she was married, then in Rossville. Mrs. Rasch was a member of the United Methodist Church, member and past worthy matron of Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Rossville Literary Music Circle, all at Rossville. She also was a past district aide of District No. 17, Grand Chapter of Kansas, Order of Eastern Star. She was married to Marion “Bud” Rasch May 14, 1939, at Walnut Hill in Shawnee County. He died Sept. 7, 1980. Survivors include a daughter, Carla Rasch, Lawrence; two sons, Wayne Rasch, Athens, Ga., and Ronald Rasch, San Francisco, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Brees, Delia, Mrs. Christina Zickefoose, Rossville, and Mrs. Lorraine Billingsley, Topeka; two brothers, Milton Bahner, Rossville, and Harvey Bahner, Topeka; and five grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday will be followed by Star services conducted by Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 at the United Methodist Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Rasch will lie in state from 1 until 9 p.m. today at Parkpr-Price Mortuary in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today. She later will lie in state an hour before service time at the church in Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Rossville, 66533, or Topeka Hospice Inc., 824 Washburn, 66606. ELSIE M. RASCH Mrs. Elsie Marie Rasch, 68, Rossville, died Thursday, May 15, 1986, at her home. Mrs. Rasch was a horticultural therapist at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka for five years. She was bom August 18, 1917, north of Silver Lake, the daughter of Emil Philip and Rosa Devorak Bahner. She lived north of Silver Lake until she was married, then lived in Rossville. Mrs. Rasch was a member of the United Methodist Church, member and past Worthy Matron of Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Rossville Literary Music Circle, all at Rossville. She also was a past District Aide of District No. 17, Grand Chapter of Kansas, Order of Eastern Star. She was married to Marion “Bud” Rasch May 14, 1939, at Walnut Hill in Shawnee County. He died September 7,1980. Survivors include a daughter, Carla Rasch, Lawrence; two sons, Wayne Rasch, Athens, Ga., and Ronald Rasch, San Francisco, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Brees, Delia, Mrs. Christina Zickefoose, Rossville, and Mrs. Lorraine Billingsley, Topeka; two brothers, Milton Bahner, Rossville, and Harvey Bahner, Topeka; and five grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday were followed by Star services conducted by Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 at the United Methodist Church in Rossville. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Relatives and friends met at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Rossville, Ks., 66533, or Topeka Hospice, Inc., 824 Washburn, Topeka, Ks., 66606. | |
| 9122 |  | Obituary- Rasch, Elsie 2 Rasch Mrs. Elsie Marie Rasch, 68, Rossville, passed away Thursday, May 15, 1986 at her home. She was born Aug. 18, 1917 north of Silver Lake, the daughter of Emil Philip and Rosa Devorak Bahner. She lived north of Silver Lake until she was married and then moved to Rossville. Mrs. Rasch was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, was a member and past matron of Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of the Eastern Star, Rossville, was a past district aide of District No. 17, Grand Chapter of Kansas, Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of Rossville Literary Music Circle. Mrs. Rasch has been a horticulture therapist at Menningers for five years. She was married to Marion “Bud” Rasch on May 14, 1939 at Walnut Hill in Shawnee County. He preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1980. Surviving are a daughter, Ms. Carla Rasch, Lawrence; two sons, Wayne Rasch, Athens, Ga.; and Ronald Rasch, San Francisco, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Brees, Delia; Mrs. Christina Zicke- foose, Rossville; and Mrs. Lorraine Billingsley, Topeka; two brothers, Milton Bahner, Rossville; and Harvey Bahner, Topeka; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 1986, at the Rossville United Methodist Church followed by Eastern Star services conducted by Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of the Eastern Star. Interment was to be in Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville, 66533 or Hospice, Inc., 824 Washburn, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 9123 |  | Obituary- Rasch, Linda A beautiful life was cut short Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Linda Dennis Rasch died just two days after her birthday. She was born June 18, 1941 in Kingston, Oklahoma to Lois and Carlice Dennis. She was raised in Oklahoma and Kansas with her surviving siblings, Wendyl Dennis, Pete Dennis and her only sister, Sue Dennis Marchant. Linda married the love of her life, Wayne, in 1961. While Wayne finished his college career, Linda provided a home for him and their children. Wayne was commissioned into the Army through the ROTC program. The Army brought the Rasch family to Augusta, Georgia. They moved to Athens in 1973. Linda's career life was all about helping and enjoying people. She taught pre-school at First Presbyterian Church for many years. Her path changed and she began working for The Elephant Trunk, dressing young children, most of whom she had taught. After children's clothing, she made the change to adults. Linda worked at Heery's Clothes Closet for over 20 years. Countless loyal friends and customers wanted Linda to dress them. After retiring a few years ago, she enjoyed volunteering at her church, playing bridge, and spending quality time with her many friends. Her family was her heart and the core of her life. Linda was a genuine, generous, Christian woman, always thinking of others before herself. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wayne Rasch. Her children Paul Rasch (Shirley), Chad Rasch, John David Rasch (Jennifer), and her only daughter Linsey Rasch Jarrett (Johnny) also survive Linda. She lost her beloved son, Brad Rasch just over a year ago. Also surviving Linda are her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Carli Rasch Bushoven (Scott), Millican Dennis Jarrett, Seele Hayes Jarrett, Hayes Bushoven, Wells Bushoven, Carrie Savage and Sutton Cummins. Several nieces and nephews in Oklahoma and Kansas also survive Linda. A memorial service is planned for Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11 in the morning at Frist United Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool at 327 N. Lumpkin Street, Athens, Georgia 30601. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| 9124 |  | Obituary- Rasch, Marion 1 MARION C. “BUD” RASCH Marion C. “Bud” Rasch, 63, Rossville, died Sunday, September 7, 1980, at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 19, 1917, at Eskridge. He lived most of his life at Rossville. Mr. Rasch farmed south of Rossville. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Hesperian Lodge No. Ill, AF&AM, and Amarylis Chapter #321, O.E.S. all at Rossville; Scottish Rite bodies, Arab Shrine and Moose Club #555, all at Topeka; and the Shawnee County Farm Bureau. He served on the Rossville School Board several years. On May 14, 1939, he was married to Elsie Bahner, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Wayne C. Rasch, Athens, Ga., and Ronald Rasch, San Francisco, Calif.; a daughter, Miss Carla Rasch, Lawrence; his parents, Benjamin and Minnie Seele Rasch, Belvue; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church. | |
| 9125 |  | Obituary- Rasch, Marion 2 Marion C. Rasch ROSSVILLE – Marion C. Rasch, 63, Rossville, died Sunday at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 19, 1917, Eskridge. He lived most of his life at Rossville. Mr. Rasch farmed south of Rossville. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, both at Rossville, Scottish Rite bodies and the Arab Shrine, both at Topeka, and the Shawnee County Farm Bureau. He served on the Rossville School Board several years. On May 14, 1939, he was married to Elsie Bahner, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Wayne C. Rasch, Athens, GA., and Ronald Rasch, San Francisco; a daughter, Miss Carla Rasch, Lawrence; his parents, Benjamin and Minnie Seele Rasch, Belvue; and five grandchildren. Services are pending at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9126 |  | Obituary- Rasch, Minnie Minnie Rasch WAMEGO — Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Stewart Funeral Home here for Minnie Rasch, 96, formerly of Wamego, who died Monday, Feb. 22, 1993 at an Athens, Ga., nursing home. Mrs. Rasch and her husband farmed in the Wells Creek community from 1950 until he died. They formerly farmed in the Rossville community. She was born Feb. 1, 1897, in Delia, the daughter of Charles and Minnie Zoup Seele. She moved to Wamego after her husband died, later lived with a granddaughter, Carla Rasch, in Lawrence, then moved to Athens, six years ago to live with a grandson, Wayne Rasch. Mrs. Rasch was a member of Wells Creek United Church of Christ, the Dorcas Circle of the church, Kaw Social Club, Senior Citizens at Wamego and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321 of the Order of Eastern Star in Rossville. She was married to Ben Rasch on Feb. 1, 1917, in Wamego. He died Aug. 24, 1983. A son, Marion Charles Rasch, died Sept. 7, 1981. Survivors include three sisters, Lena Lippencott, Wamego, and Laura Lohman and Alice Durkee, both of Topeka; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a great- great-granddaughter. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Rasch will lie in state from 9 a.m. Friday until service time Saturday at the funeral home, where family and friends will meet from 7 p.m. until 3 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Wells Creek United Church of Christ in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9127 |  | Obituary- Rasch, Wayne Wayne Charles Rasch of Athens, GA. passes away on Nov. 15, 2021. The URL below is very brief but there are a number of comments from friends. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/athens-ga/wayne-rasch-10445664 Wayne was raised in Rossville, KS on a farm next to the City Park and attended Rossville schools. He also attended Wichita State U. and was a Vietnam vet. He was married to the former Linda Dennis who passed away a few years ago . You can SEARCH "Linda Rasch" (Upper left corner) to see her obituary which has family informaton. | |
| 9128 |  | Obituary- Ratliff, Evelyn Mrs. Evelyn Ratliff, age 89, of Mayfield passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY. She was a 1948 graduate of Rossville High. She was a member of Seven Oaks Church of Christ, an active volunteer at Jackson Purchase Medical Center and a retired nurse. Mrs. Ratliff is survived by one son, Charles Ratliff of Dublin, KY; one daughter, Pamela (Tom) Borland of Fowlerville, MI; one son-in-law, Randall Stewart of Mayfield, KY; two sisters, Rosella Feltner of Maple Hill, KS and Marilyn Trubey of Topeka, KS; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Ratliff; one daughter, Gail Stewart; one sister, Betty Escritt; and her parents, Walter and Mae Hilldinger Trubey. Graveside services for Mrs. Evelyn Ratliff will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Lebanon Church of Christ Cemetery. Josh Ketchum will officiate. Interment will follow. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Seven Oaks Church of Christ, 290 State Route 97, Mayfield, KY 42066 | |
| 9129 |  | Obituary- Ray, Alta Alta V. Ray Alta V. Ray, 71, Topeka, died Saturday, October 7, 1995, at a Topeka nursing home. Mrs. Ray worked at the Sunflower Powder Plant in DeSoto during World War II. She was born January 6,1924, in Mayetta, the daughter of Lewis J. and Eunice Mae Levier Mulanax. She lived most of her life in Topeka. She married Clayton H. Ray on April 14,1956, in Topeka. He died December 10,1987. Survivors include a daughter, Arlene M. Yost, Topeka; four brothers, James Mulanax and Irvan Mulanax, both of Topeka, William Mulanax, Silver Lake; and Kenneth Mulanax, Delia; a granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday (this morning) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Topeka. Burial was in Rochester Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 4426, Topeka 66604; or to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 312 N.E. Freeman, Topeka 66616. | |
| 9130 |  | Obituary- Ray, Antonie 1 Mrs. Antonie R. Ray Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Mortuary for Mrs. Antonie R. Ray, 78, 109 N. Topeka, who died Monday at the home of a son, Marvin Tibbs, 1938 N. Madison. She had cancer and was admitted to a Topeka hospital Jan. 19 and was released several weeks later. She was born March 26,1899, at Rossville, the daughter of Frank and Mary Dolezilek, and lived in Topeka many years. She attended Oakland Church of the Nazarene and was president of Senior Citizens Group No. 6. Her husband, Leo Ray, died July 2, 1962. Besides her son, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Maxine L. Puckkee, 105 N. Topeka; a brother, Frank Dolezilek, Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Mayatk, Topeka, Mrs. Frances Koci, 541 Golden, and Mrs. Anna Strimple and Mrs. Lydia Strimple, both at Rossville; four grandchildren, four step- grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren. Burial will be in Czech Moravian Cemetery southeast of Delia. Mrs. Ray will lie in state at the mortuary until time of services. | |
| 9131 |  | Obituary- Ray, Antonie 2 MRS. ANTONIE R. RAY Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Mortuary for Mrs. Antonie R. Ray, 78,109 N. Topeka, who died Monday, May 23, 1977, at the home of a son, Marvin Tibbs, Topeka. She had cancer and was admitted to a Topeka hospital January 19, and was released several weeks later. She was born March 26,1899, at Rossville, the daughter of Frank and Mary Dolezilek, and lived in Topeka many years. She attended Oakland Church of the Nazarene and was president of Senior Citizens Group No. 6. Her husband, Leo Ray, died July 2, 1962. Besides her son, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Maxine L. Puckkee, Topeka; a brother, Frank Dolezilek, Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Matyak, and Mrs. Frances Koci, both of Topeka, and Mrs. Anna Strimple and Mrs. Lydia Strimple, both of Rossville; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, and 12 step-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Czech Moravian Cemetery southeast of Delia. | |
| 9132 |  | Obituary- Ray, Clayton Clayton H. Ray Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Davidson Funeral Home for Clayton H. Ray, 67, Topeka. He died Thursday Dec. 10, 1987, in a Topeka hospital. Mr. Ray worked for Pashman Construction of Topeka for 43 years until he retired about five years ago because of failing health. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and received a Purple Heart. He was born June 24, 1920, in Harveyville, the son of Frank and Millie Ruppert Ray, and spent most of his life in the Topeka area. He was married to Alta Vera Mulanax April 14, 1956, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Raymond A. Ray, Lamar, Mo.; a daughter, Arlene Yost, Topeka; two brothers, Fred Ray, Topeka, and Eddie Frank Ray, Jenks, Okla.; three sisters, Nellie Pierce and Mildred Wright, both of Topeka, and Pearl Marney, Grand Junction, Colo.; and six grandchildren. Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military graveside services in Rochester Cemetery. Mr. Ray will lie in state from 1 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2913 Plass Court, 66611. | |
| 9133 |  | Obituary- Ray, Leo Leo Leonard Ray, 109 N. Topeka, died Saturday, July 6, 1963 in a Topeka, Kans. Hospital. He was 72. He was born July 4, 1891 in Dunnegan, Mo., and had lived in Topeka since he was 16 years old. Mr. Ray was employed by Ohse Meat Packing Co., before his retirement. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Antonie R. Ray, of the home, one step-son, Marvin L. Tibbs, 1024 Wabash; one step-daughter, Mrs. Maxine Puckhee, of Lawton, Okla.; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Brunt of Independence, Mo.; one brother Curtis Ray of St. Louis; and four step-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parkers Mortuary with burial in the Moravian Cemetery at Delia. | |
| 9134 |  | Obituary- Ream, Ralph RALPH REAM Ralph King Ream, 76, prominent Shawnee County farmer, died unexpectedly Tuesday night at his home near Kiro, after a heart attack. Mr. Ream was born August 22, 1878, in Somersett, Ohio, and settled on a farm in the Kilmer community northeast of North Topeka in 1886. He had lived on a farmin the Kiro community about 20 years. He was a former member of the Silver Lake Township board and the school board in his community. He was a member of the Silver Lake Masonic Lodge and the Silver Lake Eastern Star Chapter. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie B. Ream of the home; four nieces, Mrs. Glenn Pollom and Mrs. Stella Newell, both of Topeka; Mrs. Ethel Otto, Hamilton, Mo., and Mrs. Kathryn Roderick, Meriden; and nine grand nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday at the Eslinger Funeral Home with burial in Rochester Cemetery. | |
| 9135 |  | Obituary- Reamer, George George L. Reamer George L. Reamer, 82, of Silver Lake, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was born December 29, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Harry Lewis and Alice T. (Grosch)Reamer. He was a 1950 graduate of Silver Lake High School. George owned and operated Reamer Dairy Distributing and farmed raising melons and sweet corn. George married Doris A. Heideman on February 24, 1952 in Topeka. She survives of the home. Other survivors include three sons, Dennis Reamer, Burlingame, KS, Kenneth (Colleen) Reamer, Delia, KS and Jeff (Sherri) Reamer, Silver Lake, KS; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Ann Davis, Gatesville, TX and Linda Burnett, Salina, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carol Ann Rouviere on June 18, 2003; and three sisters, Martha Root, Maxine Bixby and Carolyn Bradley. A funeral ceremony will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. Interment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery, Topeka. George will lie in state after 1:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9136 |  | Obituary- Reamer, Harry Harry Reamer Dies After Long Illness Harry L. Reamer, 67, a prominent truck gardner operator south of Silver Lake, died Monday in a Topeka hospital after a long illness. He had cancer. Mr. Reamer was born Oct. 6, 1899, one-half mile from his present home, southeast of Silver Lake. He attended Silver Lake High School and Washburn University. Mr. Reamer was a member of the Silver Lake Methodist Church. A World War I veteran, he was a member of the American Legion. He had farmed and operated the truck garden the past 47 years. The Reamer fruit and vegetable stand is located on the farm. Mr. Reamer was preceeded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Carolyn Bradley. She died this February. Survivors are his wife, one son, four daughters, three brothers, three sisters, an adopted grandson, and 14 grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday in Silver Lake Methodist church with burial in Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Lake Methodist Church. Davidson - Eslinger - Duff Funeral Home is in charge of services. | |
| 9137 |  | Obituary- Reamer, May May Reamer, aged 13 of Silver Lake, was killed about 10 o’clock last Saturday night, a victim of a motor car collision at the intersection of the lower Silver Lake road and the brick yards road. Jim Finney of 319 East 8th, street Topeka and Bob Alexander were in the car that collided with the Reamer car. The latter was going west on the Silver Lake road and Finney was driving north on the brick yard road The Reamer car was being driven by Chester Reamer, a brother of May, and in addition to those two another sister accompanied them. May died on the way to the hospital. Dorothy, the other sister suffered a sprained back but no broken bones. Chester was only slightly bruised. The dead girl is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reamer, and beside her parents is survived by five brothers, Charles, Harry, Ray, Chester and John; and three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Mohler, Mrs. Ethel Lower and Dorothy Reamer. The family lives southeast of Silver Lake. Funeral services were held Wednesday. An inquest in connection with the accident is scheduled for next Saturday morning by Coroner II. L. Clark. In the meantime Finney is held in jail although no charges have been filed against him. Finney is a former Paxico citizen and has been in the hands of the Shawnee county officers at various times on liquor charges. | |
| 9138 |  | Obituary- Reaser, Ella 1 Reaser Mrs. Ella F. Reaser, 80, Topeka, died Saturday, October 18, at a Topeka hospital. She was born October 21, 1899, at Mayetta, the daughter of Andrew and Kate McGinnis Failer. She spent most of her life in Topeka after she moved from Delia in 1922. Mrs. Reaser taught school at Hoyt. After she moved to Topeka she as a cook and owned and operated a restaurant near the Topeka Police Department. She later was cook for the jail prisoners until she retired in 1960. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, St. Patrick's Circle, Assumption Guild, Legion of Mary and St. Vincent's Guild, all of the church and St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center Auxiliary. She married Harry Reaser in April 1921, in Topeka. He died July 29, 1951. A son, Keith Reaser, died in 1979. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Cleda McFeeters, Topeka; a son, Kenneth Reaser, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Topeka; and Mrs. Margarete Berclaz, Los Angeles;14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Assumption Catholic church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Brennan Funeral Home i s in charge of Arrangement. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka 66611. | |
| 9139 |  | Obituary- Reaser, Ella 2 Mrs. Ella F. Reaser Mrs. Ella F. Reaser, 80, 315 S.W. 5th, died Saturday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Oct. 21,1899, at Mayetta, the daughter of Andrew and Kate McGinnis Failer. She spent most of her life in Topeka after she moved from Delia in 1922. Mrs. Reaser taught school at Hoyt. After she moved to Topeka she was a cook and owned and operated a restaurant near the Topeka Police Department. She later was cook for the jail prisoners until she retired in 1960. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella; St: Patrick’s Circle, Assumption Guild, Legion of Mary and St. Vincent’s Guild, all of the church, and St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center Auxiliary. She married Harry Reaser in April 1921 in Topeka. He died July 29,1951. A son, Keith Reaser, died in 1979. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Cleda McFeeters, 6012 S.E. 27th Ter.; a son, Kenneth Reaser, 212 Hancock; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, 324 Quinton, and Mrs. Margarete Berclaz, Los Angeles; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a m. Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Reaser will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Brennan Funeral Home. Rosaries to be recited include St. Vincent’s Guild at 3 p.m., Legion of Mary at 6:15 p.m., St. Francis Auxiliary at 6:30 p.m., Daughters of Isabella at 7 p.m., and parish rosary at 7:30 p.m., all at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611. | |
| 9140 |  | Obituary- Reaser, Keith Keith Reaser Keith W. Reaser, 54, 8029 N.W. 35th, died Thursday at his home. Reaser was found at approximately 6 p.m. in his car with the engine running, Shawnee County Under sheriff Ed Smith said. The car was inside the garage with the door down, he said. “The evidence points to accidental death,” he said. Smith said Reaser apparently fell asleep in the vehicle after he went to the garage to warm up the car. Reaser had been taking medication that apparently made him drowsy, officials said. An autopsy was scheduled to be performed late this afternoon. He was a veteran of service in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was a employee at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka 30 years at the time of his death. He was a welder. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church and United Rubber Workers Union Local No. 407. Survivors include two sons, Kary William Reaser and Clint Eric Reaser, both of Silver Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Karen Robison, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Vickie Norris, 2520 S.E. Tidewater; his mother, Mrs. Ella Reaser, 315 W. 5th; a brother, Kenneth A. Reaser, 212 Hancock; a sister, Mrs. Cleda McFeeters, 6012 W. 27th Ter., and five grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. He will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Brennan Funeral Home, where a parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Daughters of Isabella will recite a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. | |
| 9141 |  | Obituary- Reding, Cletus 1 Cletus A. ‘Teetle’ Reding ROSSVILLE - Cletus A. “Teetle” Reding, 75, Rossville, died Friday, Sept. 20, at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Reding was a retired farmer and, during the early 1950s, was a meat cutter in several St. Marys stores. He was born Nov. 6, 1909, in the Sandy Hook community southeast of St. Marys, the son of Leo and Mary Meyer Reding. He lived in the St. Marys area until he moved to Rossville in 1971. Mr. Reding was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. He was married to Helena Hesse on Dec. 27, 1937, in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Mayer, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Vivian McCoy, Iowa Falls, and Mrs. Vivina Conway and Mrs. Rita Fee, both of Topeka; and a granddaughter. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church here. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Library, 407 Main, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 9142 |  | Obituary- Reding, Cletus 2 CHARLES ‘TEETLE’ REDING Cletus A. “Teetle” Reding, 75, Rossville, died Friday, September 20, 1985, at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Reding was a retired farmer and, during the early 1950s was a meat cutter in several St. Marys stores. He was born November 6, 1909, in the Sandy Hook community southeast of St. Marys, the son of Leo and Mary Meyer Reding. He lived in the St. Marys area until he moved to Rossville in 1971. Mr. Reding was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. He was married to Helena Hesse on December 27, 1937, in St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Mayer, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Vivian McCoy, Iowa Falls, and Mrs. Vivian Conway and Mrs. Rita Fee, both of Topeka; and a granddaughter. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Casket bearers were Larry J. Perry, Raymond Riat, Don Schumaker, Charles Uhlrig, James Conway, and Frank Stach. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Community Library, 407 Main, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 9143 |  | Obituary- Reding, Edward Edward Joseph ‘Ed’ Reding Edward Joseph “Ed” Reding, 73, Topeka, died Monday, Feb. 10, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Reding was a heavy equipment operator for Shawnee Construction Co., operating out of Kansas City. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born Dec. 29, 1918, in Rossville, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Treiber Reding. Mr. Reding was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion, Philip Billard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1650, Disabled American Veterans, Kansas National Guard and Local No. 101 of the Operating Engineers Union. He was married to Margaret McClelland April 30, 1949, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Cheryl Love, Austin, Texas; a son, Richard Reding, Eudora; a sister, Margaret Royal, Clinton, Mo., and’ three grandsons. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Brennan Funeral Home. Philip Billard V. F.W. Post No. 1650 will conduct graveside services at Maple Hill Cemetery in Maple Hill. Mr. Reding will lie in state from 2 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Brennan Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 5 until 8 p.m. and a parish rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 4015 W. 21st, 66614. | |
| 9144 |  | Obituary- Reding, Eugene Eugene Reding dies of gunshot wound Eugene F. Reding, 39, of 1310 Lane, died Friday evening of a gunshot wound while his wife, just outside the door, told a police officer of his suicide threat. Reding, a farmer and heavy equipment operator, had lived in the Rossville – St. Marys area most of his life. The family had moved to Topeka in September. Police said the wound apparently was self-inflicted. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Francis Hospital. He was born May 6, 1923 at Rossville and was a member of The Immaculate Conception Church at St. Marys and Holy Name Church, Topeka. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Kansas Council. Survivors besides his widow include the two children, Larry and Jane of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reding, 1515 West 15th; a brother Edward Reding, 1201 Jewell; and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Royal, 744 Highland. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Name Catholic Church with interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. The Brennan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Card of Thanks – We wish to thank our many friends, neighbors, and relatives for the beautiful flowers, mass cards and words of comfort at the time of our bereavement. We sincerely thank you one and all. The Reding family | |
| 9145 |  | Obituary- Reding, Helena Mrs. Helena E. Reding Mrs. Helena E. Reding, 76, Rossville, died Saturday, May 21, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Reding was a librarian for the Rossville Community Library several years. She taught at northeast Kansas schools several years. She was born June 23, 1911, at Belvue, the daughter of Samuel and Catherine J. Kramer Hesse. She moved to St. Marys from Rossville in 1961. She returned to Rossville in 1971. Mrs. Reding was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. She married Cletus A. Reding Dec. 27, 1937, at St. Marys. He died Sept. 20, 1985. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Mayer. Rossville; two sisters, Marie Perry and Cecilia Schumaker, both of St. Marys; and a grandchild. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Reding will lie in state after 4 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library. Helena E. Reding Helena "Lena” E. Reding, 76, Rossville, died Saturday, May 21, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Reding was a librarian for the Rossville Community Library several years. She taught in northeast Kansas schools several years. She was born June 23, 1911, at Belvue, the daughter of Samuel and Catherine J. Kramer Hesse. She moved to St. Marys from Rossville in 1961. She returned to Rossville in 1971. Mrs. Reding was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. She married Cletus A. Reding December 27, 1937. at St. Marys. He died September 20, 1985. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Mayer, Rossville; two sisters, Marie Perry and Cecilia Schumaker, both of St. Marys; and a grandchild. Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville; Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Community Library. | |
| 9146 |  | Obituary- Redmon, Carl 1 Carl E. Redmon Carl E. Redmon, 61, Wichita, formerly of Delia, died Saturday, October 25,1997, at a Wichita hospital. He was born October 9, 1936, on a farm north of Delia, the son of Homer and Mary Carmichael Redmon. Mr. Redmon was a graduate of Mayetta High School in 1954, and moved to Wichita in 1964 after serving a term in the U.S. Navy. Carl was an aviation electrician for Lear Jet in Wichita for 28 years. He spent a couple of years with Boeing in the late 1980s, where he helped with the construction of “Air Force I.” Mr. Redmon is survived by his mother, Mary Redmon, Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Ann Lou Lahey, Anderson, Calif., Mary Ann Bryant and Monica Olson, both of Topeka; seven brothers, Theron Redmon, Chicago, Ill., Gene Redmon and Lee Redmon, both of Kansas City, Mo., Billy Redmon, Valley Falls, Edward and Lloyd Redmon, both of Topeka, and Don Redmon, Rossville. He was pre¬ceded in death by a sister, Margaret Ballard, and a brother, John Redmon. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. His service was at 10:00 Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment was in the Delia Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University and sent in care of the Mercer Funeral Home, 4th and Montana, Holton 66436. | |
| 9147 |  | Obituary- Redmon, Carl 2 Carl E. Redmon HOLTON — Carl E. Redmon, 61, of Wichita, formerly of Delia, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997, at a Wichita hospital. Mr. Redmon served in the United States Navy. He was an aviation electrician for Learjet in Wichita for 28 years. He also worked for a couple of years for Boeing in the late 1980s, where he helped with the construction of Air Force One. He was born on Oct. 9, 1936, north of Delia, the son of Homer and Mary Carmichael Redmon. He graduated from Mayetta High School in 1954. Survivors include his mother, Mary Redmon, Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Ann Lou Lahey, Anderson, Calif., and Mary Ann Bryant, and Monica Olson, both of Topeka, and seven brothers, Theron Redmon, Chicago, Gene Redmon and Lee Redmon, both of Kansas City, Mo., Billy Redmon, Valley Falls, Edward Redmon and Lloyd Redmon, both of Topeka, and Don Redmon, Rossville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. Burial will be in the Delia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9148 |  | Obituary- Redmon, Donald 1 Donald Dean “Don” Redmon ROSSVILLE- Donald Dean “Don” Redmon, 83, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born June 30, 1931 at Emmett, the son of Homer and Mary O’Connor Redmon. He grew up in the Emmett, Delia, Rossville and Silver Lake communities and graduated from Silver Lake High School. Don served in the United States Army. Mr. Redmon was a farmer and had been a salesman. He was a member of Jimmie LiIlard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville and was a past Commander. He took pride in serving on the funeral detail team. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Carl, John and Lee Redmon; sisters Margaret Ballard and Mary Ann Bryant. On May 21,1950 he was united in marriage to Louise Martinek in Silver Lake. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Mike Redmon, Rossville; two daughters Linda Esquivel and Donna Porter, both of Topeka; brothers, Ed and Lloyd Redmon, both of Topeka, Theron, Gene, and Billy Redmon, all of Valley Falls; sisters, Anna Lou Lahey, California, and Monica Olson, Topeka; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment with Military Services will be in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery, Rossville. Mr. Redmon will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9149 |  | Obituary- Redmon, Donald 2 Donald Dean “Don” Redmon Donald Dean “Don” Redmon, 83, Rossville passed away Saturday, January 3,2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born June 30,1931 at Emmett the son of Homer and Mary O’Connor He grew up in the Emmett, Delia, Rossville and Silver Lake communities and graduated from Silver Lake High School. Don served in the United States Army. Mr. Redmon was a farmer and had been a salesman. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville and was Commander. He took pride in serving on the funeral detail team. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Carl, John and Lee Redmon; sisters Margaret Ballard and Mary Ann Bryant. On May 21,1950 he was united in marriage to Louise Martinek in Silver Lake. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Mike Redmon, Rossville; two daughters Linda Esquivel and Donna Porter both of Topeka; brothers, Ed and Lloyd Redmon both of Topeka, Theron, Gene, and Billy Redmon all of Valley Falls; sisters, Anna Lou Lahey, California and Monica Olson, Topeka; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, January 7,2015 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment with Military Services followed in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery, Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to Colmery- O’Neil VA Medical Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9150 |  | Obituary- Redmon, Dorothy Dorothy Leona Redmon Dorothy Leona Redmon, 86, Topeka, died Monday, December 21, 2015, at Midland Hospice House. She was born July 26,1929, in Jackson County, the daughter of Ray Irwin and Griffie Elnora (Adams) Andrick. Dorothy graduated from Delia High School. She had worked at Capper Publications, Bobo Drive-In, and retired from Hallmark Cards in 1988 after 23 years of service. She was a member of Seaman Community Church and was a former member of the Ladies of the Moose. She was married to Lloyd Homer Redmon on June 12,1948, in Topeka. Surviving are her husband, Lloyd, of the home; three children: Danny Redmon of Virginia Beach, VA, Janet Serbus (Steve) of Shell Knob, MO, and Judy Huerter (Lynn) of Silver Lake; siblings: John Andrick (Isla) of Rossville, and Genevieve Jacobson (Donald) of Rossville; seven grandchildren: Stephanie Donaldson, Stacey Kincaid (Jeremy), Aaron Huerter (Kristin), Kelly Huerter (Andrea), April Noel (Brandon), and Jeff Serbus; and eleven great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Daniel Redmon, on May 5,1995; her parents; and sisters, Waunita Darting and Lenora Darting. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 28, 2015, at Seaman Community Church, 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka. Interment will be in Prairie Home Cemetery, NW 35th & Menoken Road, Topeka. Dorothy will lie in state from 3:30 to 8:30 PM, Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Seaman Community Church, 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS 66608 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. |
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