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| 9151 |  | Obituary- Queen, Calvin Calvin E. Queen SILVER LAKE - Calvin E. Queen, 61, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, March 4, at a Denver hospital. A Denver medical examiner’s office spokesman said Mr. Queen had suffered a heart attack on a plane en route to Denver and was pronounced dead at a Denver hospital. Mr. Queen worked for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. He previously worked for the federal government in Topeka and for Boy Scouts of America in Lakewood, Calif. He was born Feb. 18, 1925, in Paradise, the son of C.T. and Hallie Hays Queen. He lived in the Silver Lake community most of his life. Mr. Queen was a member of First Baptist Church at Silver Lake and was a former organist for the church. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Edwards and Mrs. Ruth Blush, both of Silver Lake, Mrs. Imogene Reese, Tecumseh, and Mrs. Doris Anderson, Osage City; and two brothers, Donald W. Queen, Silver Lake, and Bill J. Queen, 219 Waite, Topeka. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church here. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, north of Silver Lake. Mr. Queen will lie in state, after 2 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka where the family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 9152 |  | Obituary- Queen, Donald 1 Donald W. ‘Pete’ Queen Donald W. "Pete" Queen, 63, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 31, 1993, at his home. Mr. Queen worked in the Santa Fe Railway shops. He was born April 3, 1929, in Beverly, the son of Creed T. and Hallie E. Hays Queen. He lived in the Silver Lake and Grove communities most of his life. Mr. Queen was a member of the Railway Clerks Union. A son, Earl Queen, died in 1967. Survivors include a daughter, Rita Elder, Rocky Hill, Conn.; two sons, Douglas Queen, Rossville, and John Queen, Lees Summit, Mo.; four sisters, Geraldine Edwards and Ruth Blush, both of Silver Lake, Doris Anderson, Osage City, and Imogene Reese, Tecumseh; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Davidson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery north of Silver Lake. Mr. Queen will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church in Rossville, 6533. | |
| 9153 |  | Obituary- Queen, Donald 2 Donald W. “Pete” Queen Donald W. “Pete” Queen, 63, Topeka, died Wednesday, March 31, 1993, at his home. Mr. Queen worked in the Santa Fe Railway shops. He was born April 3, 1929, in Beverly, the son of Creed T. and Hallie E. Hays Queen. He lived in the Silver Lake and Grove communities most of his life. Mr. Queen was a member of the Railway Clerks Union. A son, Earl Queen, died in 1967. Survivors include a daughter, Rita Elder, Rocky Hill, Conn.; two sons, Douglas Queen, Rossville, and John Queen, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; four sisters, Geraldine Edwards and Ruth Blush, both of Silver Lake, Doris Anderson, Osage City, and Imogene Reese, Tecumseh; and five grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Davidson Funeral Home. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery, north of Silver Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 9154 |  | Obituary- Queen, Douglas 1 Douglas J Queen, 64, passed away December 24, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born May 10, 1959, in Topeka to Helen Spears & Donald Queen He was a graduate of Rossville High School graduating in 1977. Doug was very proud to be a Farmer, as a kid he couldn’t wait for his Grandpa Spears to pick him up and take him to the farm. He prided himself in raising good quality cattle. Doug served on several boards over the years, Soil Conservation & FSA. His greatest passion became 4H and served on the Fairboard and Livestock Committee for many years along with EKSSS Board. Doug was well known by the 4H kids all over the State for being the guy at the gate to give them a fist bump and words of encouragement as they entered the ring. On November 12, 1983, he married his wife Denise, they had just celebrated their 40th anniversary. They were blessed with 2 beautiful daughters and their husbands, Jessica & Dan Aubert and Megan & Josh Davis along with his pride and joy 6 grandkids, Katie, Cheyanne, Tucker, Weston, Baelynn & Madelyn. He was so very proud of each and everyone of them and would not miss a thing they did. He is survived by his sister, Rita Estelle and brother John (Christie) Queen, his mother and father-in-law Rex and Judy Lober and brother-in-law Jeff Lober (Jen) nieces and nephews and his many friends he had made throughout his years. Doug was preceded in death by his mom, Helen Miller and dad Donald Queen and brother Earl Queen and grandparents Laverne and Edna Spears. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Citizens Potawatomie Community Building in Rossville located at 806 Nishnabe Trail. A wake will be held Friday evening December 29, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Citizens Potawatomie Community Building. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Doug Queen Memorial where a fund is being set up to provide awards for 4H events and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9155 |  | Obituary- Queen, Douglas 2 See File #1 for full transcription | |
| 9156 |  | Obituary- Queen, Earl 1 Earl Queen Dies of Cancer Services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Rossville Methodist Church for Earl Wayne Queen, 16, who died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where he had been a patient since September 21. He had been ill 13 months with cancer. Earl was born April 29, 1951 in Topeka and had lived in Rossville since he was nine months old. He was president of his sophomore class at Rossville High School and was a member of the Rossville chapter of Future Farmers of America. He was a member of the Rossville Methodist Church and was active in the Rossville-Delia youth group of the church. He was president of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club. He had been employed by the Rossville Implement Company. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Helen Queen at home; his father, Donald W. Queen, Tecumseh; a sister, Rita Lou Queen, at home; and two brothers, Douglas Joe Queen and John Lee Queen, both of the home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne H. Spears, of Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Queen of Silver Lake. Classes at Rossville High School were dismissed Wednesday for the funeral. The casket remained closed during services. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Parker Mortuary of Topeka was in charge of arrangements. The family has announced that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. [From Shawnee County Recorder 26 Oct 1967] | |
| 9157 |  | Obituary- Queen, Earl 2 Cancer fatal to Rossville 16-year-old Earl Wavne Queen, 16-year- old Rossville youth who had been ill for more than a year with cancer, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital. He was born Apr. 29, 1951, in Topeka and had lived in Rossville since he was an infant. He was president of his sophomore class at Rossville High School, and was a member of the Rossville chapter of Future Farmers of America. He was active in the youth group of the Rossville Methodist Church and was president of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club. Survivors include his mother: Mrs. Helen Louise Queen, of the home; his father: Donald W. Queen, Tecumseh; a sister, Rita Lou Queen, and two brothers, Douglas Joe Queen and John Lee Queen, all of the home; His grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne H. Spears, Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Queen, Silver Lake. Services were held Tuesday at Rossville Methodist Church with interment in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9158 |  | Obituary- Queen, Marion Marion W. Queen Marion W. (Joe) Queen, 39, a former Silver Lake resident, died December 30 at Tiffin, Ohio. He was born at Caledonia, Mo., and lived at Silver Lake before moving to Ohio 10 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edith Queen and a son, Larry Joe, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Queen of Silver Lake; three brothers, Calvin Queen and Billie Joe Queen, both of Silver Lake and Donald Queen of Rossville and four sisters, Mrs. Frances Edwards of Junction City, Mrs. Ruth Blush of Lawrence, Mrs. Virgil Reese of Tecumseh and Miss Doris Queen of Silver Lake. Funeral services were held at the Silver Lake Baptist Church Friday will burial in Walnut Hill cemetery. [From 9 Jan 1958] | |
| 9159 |  | Obituary- Quinlan, Margaret MRS. BELLE QUINLAN Margaret Isabel Guyette was born May 7,1861, at Kankakee, Illinois. She came to Kansas in 1870 with her parents. They settled m Jackson County near what is now the site of Delia. She was one of the students in the early days at SL Mary’s Mission School. In 1877 she was married at St. Marys to William Quinlan. To this union were born seven children. She was preceded in death by her husband, two daughter, Isabelle and Margarite and three sons, George, Tom and James. She suffered the many hardships of pioneer days and was a devoted wife and mother. She was a charter member of the Royal Neighbors, Hope Camp, at St. Marys. Recently she was presented a Fifty-Year membership pin. She made her home the last twelve years with Mrs. Elinor McProud of Wamego. In October, 1949, she went San Francisco to visit her son Ed, at whose home she passed away April 5th. She was conscious to the last and knew that the end was not far off, but was ready to go. Her work on earth was done, but her memory and influence still live on. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elinor McProud of Wamego, and one son, Ed Quinlan of San Francisco; 18 grandchildren and 13 great¬grandchildren and many friends. A Requiem High Mass was sung at the St. Bernard church Tuesday morning at 9 a. m., Rev. Father Blaufuss officiating. Interment was in Mt. Calvary cemetery at St. Marys—Wamego Reporter. | |
| 9160 |  | Obituary- Quinlan, William 1 William Edward Quinlan, eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Quinlan, die last Sunday, October 7, at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. [continued on next image] | |
| 9161 |  | Obituary- Quinlan, William 2 Monroe, 300 Monroe, in Topeka, after lying fourteen weeks patiently awaiting whatever fate might be in store for him, never complaining, always cheerful and hopeful. The little fellow died from injuries received on July 2, when he was kicked by a horse. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the church of the Immaculate Conception in St. Marys and burial made in Mt. Calvary cemetery at St. Mary [sic]. Besides his parents his loss is mourned by three brothers, Raymond, George and Harold. | |
| 9162 |  | Obituary- Quinley, Mary Cross Creek Elsie and Ethel Banta were called home last week by the sudden death of their aunt, Mrs. Otis Quinley. | |
| 9163 |  | Obituary- Quinley, Mary 2 From findagrave.com | |
| 9164 |  | Obituary- Raab, Alice Anita Juanita Raab Alice Juanita Raab, 99, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. Juanita was born January 2, 1923, in Delia, Kansas, the daughter of Emanuel Levi and Mabel King Keller. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1941. During World War II, she worked at the Depot. Juanita married Francis Raab on April 30, 1946, in Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka. She was a bookkeeper at Tip Top Dairies and then Topeka Medical Center. Juanita was a member of The Friendly Matrons and Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Juanita is survived by her son, Gerald Raab (Jamey Warren). She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, three brothers and two sisters. Juanita will be privately buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 3601 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604. | |
| 9165 |  | Obituary- Rabe, Gerald Gerald Robert "Jerry” Rabe Gerald Robert "Jerry" Rabe, 76, of Topeka, Kansas, died March 22,2013 at his home. He was born on June 15,1936 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jacob George and Odelia Elizabeth (Schaefer) Rabe. Jerry attended St. Joseph's grade school. He worked at Santa Fe as the assistant manager of the Car Department and later retired as the Head of Safety after 38 years of service. He married Mary K. Kennedy on February 27, 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They celebrated over 53 years of marriage. Jerry enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sporting events, Sunday lunches with family, bowling, pontoon boating at Lake Perry, and vegetable gardening. He also enjoyed working at the Pizza Parlor, Party Shack, volunteering at the Germanfest, and was an avid Hayden High School supporter. He is survived by his wife Mary, his children, Christy Rabe of Topeka, Mike (Michelle) Rabe of Topeka, Annie Paslay of Topeka, and Bryan (Ronda) Rabe of Delia, nine grandchildren, Ashley, Mykala, Jerry, Christian, Shane, Abigail, Kelsey, Alyssa, and Gracie, one great-grandson, Michael Vance, two brothers, James Rabe of California, and Charles Rabe of Ozawkie. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jacob Rabe, Bobby Rabe, Ruth Robinson, and Joan Wolff. Jerry will lie in state after 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made in Jerry's memory to Sacred Heart/St. Joseph Catholic Church and sent in care of the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 9166 |  | Obituary- Raber, Merrye Services for Merrye Jean Raber, infant daughter of S/Sgt Gene Raber and Mrs. Gene Raber were held in Pennsylvania. She leaves two sisters, Annette and Louise Kay of the home. She was a junior member of Royal Neighbors of Rossville, Camp 1761. | |
| 9167 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, Agnes 1 Agnes Rafferty ROSSVILLE — Agnes Anna Rafferty, 66, Rossville, died Friday, Jan. 7,2000, at a Topeka Hospital. Mrs. Rafferty was a registered nurse and she worked 11 years in the office of Dr. Fred Brown in St. Marys before she retired because of health reasons. She was born April 6,1933, in Delia, the daughter of Peter Paul and Stella Agnes Martinek Kovar. She graduated from Research Hospital School of Nursing in Kansas City Mo., in 1954. Mrs. Rafferty was a member of Moravian Lodge No. 128 in Rossville. She married Robert E. Rafferty on April 16, 1955, in Rossville. He survives. 1956, Other survivors include a son, Michael Rafferty, Rossville; two sisters, Betty Kovar, Raytown, Mo., and Evelyn Thompson, Pewaukee, Wis.; a brother, Earl Kovar, Liberty, Mo.; and three grandsons. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Rafferty will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the mortuary where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, 1602 E. Waterman, Wichita, 67211. | |
| 9168 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, Agnes 3 Agnes A. Rafferty Agnes Anna Rafferty, 66, Rossville, died late Friday afternoon, January 7,2000, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was born April 6, 1933, in Delia, the daughter of Peter Paul and Stella Agnes Martinek Kovar. She lived in the Rossville and Delia communities all of her life. She was graduated from Research Hospital School of Nursing, Kansas City, MO, in 1954, and was a registered nurse in Dr. Fred Brown’s medical practice in St. Marys for 11 years before retiring for health reasons. Agnes was a member of Morovan Lodge No. 128 at Rossville. On April 16,1955, she was married to Robert E. Rafferty in Rossville. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Michael Rafferty, Rossville; two sisters, Betty Kovar, Raytown, MO, and Evelyn Thompson, Pewaukee, WI; one brother, Earl Kovar, Liberty, MO; and three grandsons, Shawn Rafferty and Adam Rafferty, both of Rossville, and Peter Rafferty, Topeka. The family met with friends Sunday evening at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Mrs. Rafferty’s service was at 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Interment was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, 1602 East Waterman, Wichita 67211. | |
| 9169 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, Francis G. Francis G. “Frank” Rafferty Francis G. “Frank” Rafferty, 59, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center from cancer. He was born June 4, 1961, at Topeka, the son of William Keith and Eileen M. Zima Rafferty. Frank grew up in the Emmett community and attended St. Marys High School. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Frank was preceded in death by his father, Keith Rafferty; his step-father, Kenny Knipp; and a brother, Bill Rafferty. Survivors include his mother, Eileen Knipp, St. Marys; two brothers, Pat (Mary Beth) Rafferty, St. Marys and Phil Rafferty, Emmett; his sister, Kathleen Love, Burlingame; sister-in-law, Janet Rafferty, Emmett, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Will and the staff at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for their kindness and care. Private inurnment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys is pending. Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9170 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, Nona 1 Nona Rafferty ST. MARYS — Nona Rafferty, 85, St. Marys, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mrs. Rafferty was a school teacher in I the Dover area upon graduating from high school. She was later a cook for Rossville High School and St. Marys Manor nursing home. She was born Nov. 11, 1911, at Dover, the daughter of Stanley and Susie Williams Smith. She lived in the Dover, Willard, Rossville and St. Marys communities. She graduated from Dover High School. Mrs. Rafferty was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. She married Edward Rafferty March 0, 1932, at Westmoreland, Kan. He died Dec. 30, 1988. A son, Richard L. Rafferty, died March 11, 1985. Survivors include three sons, Robert E. Rafferty, Rossville, W. Keith Rafferty, Alamo, Texas, and Raymond V. Rafferty, Kerrville, Texas; one daughter, Carol Heim, Topeka; four sisters, Martha Miller and Helen Fouraker, both of Wamego, Thelma Dick, Holton, and Ruth Mahoney, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; one brother, Lewis Smith, Wamego; 18 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. this evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary s Manor Library Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9171 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, Nona 2 Nona Rafferty Nona Rafferty, 85, St. Marys, died Saturday, November 30, 1996, at the St. Marys Manor. She was born November 1911, in Dover, the daughter of Stanley and Susie Williams Smith. She had lived in St. Marys many years. Mrs. Rafferty lived in the Dover, Willard, Rossville and St. Marys communities all of her life. She was graduated from Dover High School. She was a teacher in the Dover area after high school, and later was a cook at Rossville High School and St. Marys Manor for many years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She was married to Edward Rafferty March 30,1932, at Westmoreland. He died December 30, 1988. A son, Richard L. Rafferty, died March 11, 1985. Surviving her are three sons, Robert E. Rafferty, Rossville, W. Keith Rafferty, Alamo, Tex., and Raymond V. Rafferty, Kerrville, Tex.; one daughter, Carol Heim, Topeka; four sisters, Martha Miller and Helen Fouraker, Wamego, Thelma Dick, Holton, and Ruth Mahoney, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; one brother, Lewis Smith, Wamego; 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. A rosary was recited at 7:00 Monday evening at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:00 Tuesday (this morning) at the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Library Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9172 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, Richard Richard L. Rafferty Richard L. Rafferty, 47, Wamego, died late Monday, March 11, at a Topeka hospital where he was a patient a week. He earlier had open heart surgery. Mr. Rafferty owned and operated the International Harvester dealership in Wamego. He worked for IHC dealerships 34 years, having been a salesman, manager and owner. He was born Oct. 27, 1937, at St. Marys, the son of Edward Patrick and Nona Smith Rafferty. He moved from Rossville to Wamego in 1965. Mr. Rafferty was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and Chamber of Commerce at Wamego, Future Farmers of America Alumni Association and Kansas State University Alumni Association. He was married to Barbara M. Tillman May 26, 1962, at Miami, Okla. She survives. Twins, James L. and Janice L. Rafferty, died in infancy in 1968. Other survivors include three daughters, Theresa Rafferty, Patricia Rafferty and Carolyn Rafferty, all of Wamego; his parents, Edward and Nona Rafferty, St. Marys; a sister, Mrs. Carol Flerlage, St. Marys; and three brothers, Robert E. Rafferty, Rossville, William K. Rafferty, St. Marys and Raymond V. Rafferty, Ozawkie. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 am. Thursday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego. Burial will be in St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery at Wamego. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Heart Association. RICHARD RAFFERTY Richard Rafferty, 47, Route 1, Wamego, died Monday, March 11, at a Topeka hospital. He had a heart ailment. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Wamego. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. RICHARD RAFFERTY Richard Rafferty, 47, Route 1, Wamego, died Monday, March 11, at a Topeka hospital. He had a heart ailment. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Wamego. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. | |
| 9173 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, Robert Robert E. Rafferty Robert Eugene Rafferty, 68, Rossville, died Friday, March 9, 2001, at the St. Marys Manor. He was born November 6, 1932, in Willard, the son of Edward Paul and Nona Smith Rafferty. Mr. Rafferty was a life long resident of the Dover-Willard-Rossville area. He graduated from Rossville High School and served in the United States Army, First Infantry, from 1953 to 1955, and was stationed in Germany. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 33 years before retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion in Rossville, and the Rubber Workers Union Local #307. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association and the Capital City Gun Club. On April 16, 1955, he married Agnes Anna Kovar in Rossville. She died January 7, 2000. Surviving him are one son, Michael Rafferty, Rossville; three grandsons, Shawn Rafferty, Spring- dale, AR, Peter Rafferty, Dover; and Adam Rafferty, Garden City; two brothers, Keith Rafferty, Emmett, and Raymond Rafferty, Gladstone, MO; and one sister, Carol Heim, Topeka. The family received friends at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka Sunday evening. His service was at 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice, 3715 SW 29th Street, Suite 20, Topeka 66614. Robert Rafferty ROSSVILLE — Robert Eugene Rafferty, 68, Rossville, died Friday, March 9,2001, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mr. Rafferty worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 33 years. He retired in 1988. He served in the First Infantry in the Army in Germany from 1953 to 1955. He was born Nov. 6,1932, in Willard, the son of Edward Paul and Nona Smith Rafferty. He was a lifelong resident of the Dover-Willard-Rossville area. Mr. Rafferty was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, Rubber Workers Union Local No. 307, the National Rifle Association and the Capital City Gun Club. He married Agnes Anna Kovar on April 16 1955, in Rossville. She died Jan. 7,2000. Survivors include a son, Michael Rafferty Rossville; two brothers, Keith Rafferty, Emmett and Raymond Rafferty, Gladstone, Mo.; a sister Carol Heim, Topeka; and three grandsons. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Rafferty will lie in state after 1 p.m. today at the mortuary where visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of America Hospice, 3715 S.W 29th St Suite 20, Topeka, 66614. | |
| 9174 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, Vincent Vincent C. Rafferty Funeral services for Vincent C. Rafferty, brother of Ed Rafferty of this city, were held Wednesday morning in Topeka at the Holy Name church. He was born May 11, 1897 in Dover and had been a lifelong resident of that community. Besides his wife, he is survived by six sons, Byron, Jerry, Harold and James Rafferty, all of Dover; Calvin and Donald Rafferty, Topeka. | |
| 9175 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, William William Keith Rafferty Emmett—William Keith Rafferty, 80, passed away Wednesday, April 20,2016at the Community Hospital in St. Marys. He was born August 19,1935 at Dover the son of Edward and Nona Smith Rafferty. He grew up in the Dover and Rossville communities and graduated from Rosssville High School. Keith served in the Army Guard. Keith had lived in the Emmett many years and had for worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber. His parents, two brothers, Robert and Richard Rafferty, three infants and two stepsons, Mark and James Niedfeldt, preceded him in death. On May 23,1980 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Boardmen. She survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Bill (Janet) Rafferty, Pat (Mary Beth) Rafferty, Frank Rafferty and Phil Rafferty; his daughter, Kathy Love; stepsons, David (Tammy) Niedfeldt, Richard (Mindy) Niedfeldt and J.D (Kelli) Kenny; a brother, Raymond Rafferty; his sister, Carol Heim; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Inurnment will be at a later date. | |
| 9176 |  | Obituary- Rafferty, William G. WILLIAM G. RAFFERTY William G. "Bill” Rafferty, 59 passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born October 30, 1958 in Topeka, the son of William Keith and Eileen M. Zima Rafferty. Bill graduated from St. Marys High School in 1976. He had lived in the Emmett community all of his life. Bill had worked for Denton Auto Salvage the past several years. He had previously worked for the St. Marys Farmers Union COOP for 37 years. Bill enjoyed all sports and particularly liked watching and listening to the Royals. He loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Rafferty, step-father, Kenny Knipp, step-brothers, Mark and James Niedfeldt. On September 26, 1981 Bill and Janet Banks were united in marriage in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his two daughters, Kelli (Joey) Pine, Maple Hill and Katie (Chris) Lobner, Olathe; his mother, Eileen Knipp, St. Marys; his step¬mother, Dorothy Rafferty, Eskridge; brothers, Pat (Mary Beth) Rafferty, St. Marys, Frank Rafferty and Phil Rafferty both of Emmett; his sister Kathleen Love, Burlingame; stepbrothers, David (Tammy) Niedfeldt, Eskridge, Richard (Mindy) Niedfeldt, Emmett and J.D. (Kelli) Kenny, Rossville; two grandchildren, Jaiden and Karleigh. Memorial services will be at 11:30 A.M. Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent www. piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9177 |  | 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. | |
| 9178 |  | 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. | |
| 9179 |  | 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. | |
| 9180 |  | 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. | |
| 9181 |  | 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. | |
| 9182 |  | 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. | |
| 9183 |  | 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. | |
| 9184 |  | 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. | |
| 9185 |  | 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. | |
| 9186 |  | 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. | |
| 9187 |  | 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. | |
| 9188 |  | 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] | |
| 9189 |  | 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. | |
| 9190 |  | 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. | |
| 9191 |  | 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. | |
| 9192 |  | Obituary- Rankin, James Findagrave.com information | |
| 9193 |  | Obituary- Rankin, Rosa Findagrave.com information. | |
| 9194 |  | 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] | |
| 9195 |  | 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. | |
| 9196 |  | 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. | |
| 9197 |  | 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. | |
| 9198 |  | 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. | |
| 9199 |  | 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. | |
| 9200 |  | 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. |
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