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| 9201 |  | Obituary- Reinhardt, Thomas THOMAS REINHARDT Thomas Edgar Reinhardt, 71, died Saturday morning in a Topeka hospital. He was a retired field representative for the Davis-Wellcome Mortgage Company. He was born in Loudenville, Ohio. October 16, 1879, and came to Maple Hill with his parents at the age of six. In 1906 he was married to Maude Z Worthington, of Rossville and went to Topeka that year to make their home. For many years Mr. Reinhardt was employed by the Palace Clothing Co., and other clothing firms in Topeka. Later he operated a store at 822 Kansas. He entered the field of real estate in his later years He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge at Rossville. He was also active in Media Grotto, Knights Templar and the Arab Shrine. He is survived by his wife, 706 Tyler; one daughter, Mrs. Eileen R. Jacoby, Topeka, three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Jones, Maple Hill, Mrs. Vera Gordon, Pasadena. Calif.; and Mrs. Alberta Clark, Rogers Ark.; one brother, John Reinhardt, Maple Hill, and one grandchild. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Monday at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary. Burial followed in Masonic Square, Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. | |
| 9202 |  | Obituary- Remboldt, Mary Mary Lou (Farrell) Remboldt Mary Lou (Farrell) Remboldt, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. She was born November 29, 1929, in Delia, Kansas, the daughter of Every and Sarah (Ausherman) Farrell. She graduated from Delia High School. Mary worked for the State of Kansas as a secretary until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, she loved planting Iris' and trading with the community. She loved being around dogs and cats. Mary was a devoted mom and loved her family tremendously. She was always willing to do activities with her children throughout the years. Survivors include her children, Paul Wilson, Timothy Wilson, and Melinda Hasenkamp; numerous grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and children, Pamela Trickett and Michael Wilson. Funeral Service were Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Penwell-Gabel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-3000. | |
| 9203 |  | Obituary- Remer, Milton Milton L. Remer BURLINGTON -- Milton L. Remer, 92, Route 1, Burlington, was dead on arrival late Saturday, Sept. 20, at a Burlington hospital. Mr. Remer was a retired farmer and stockman. He also had worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture 17 years. He was born Sept. 28, 1893, northeast of Burlington, the son of Sherman and Ida Keiser Remer, and spent his life in the area. Mr. Remer was a member of First Christian Church, Burlington Lodge No. 66, AFF&AM, Martha Chapter No. 73 of Order of Easter Star and Royal Arch Masons, all at Burlington. He was married to Pearl E. Rutledge Nov. 24, 1918, at Lebo. She survives. A son, Sherman S. Remer, died in 1938. Other survivors include four daughters: Mrs. Freda Mae Scott, Overland Park, Mrs. Eudora McMillen, Pacifica, Calif., Mrs. Wanda L. Woolpert, Topeka, and Mrs. Orpha Macha, Chesterfield, Mo.; a brother, Don Remer, Fort Smith, Ark.: seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church in Burlington. Burial will be in Stringtown Cemetery northeast of Burlington. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Jones Funeral Home in Burlington is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9204 |  | Obituary- Remer, Pearl Pearl E. Remer BURLINGTON -- Pearl E. Remer, 99, Burlington, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996, at a Topeka care home where she had been since 1992. She was born Feb. 1, 1897, in McPherson, the daughter of Stillman D. and Ida Busby Retledge. She was a member of First Christian Church, Martha Chapter No. 73 of Order of Eastern Star, and Chapter CO of PEO Sisterhood, all in Burlington. She was married to Milton L. Remer Nov. 24, 1918, in Lebo. He died Sept. 20, 1986. A son, Sherman S. Remer, died in 1939. Survivors include four daughters, Freda Scott, Overland Park; Eudora McMillen, Pacifica, Calif.; Wanda Woolpert, Topeka, and Orpha Macha, Chesterfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church in Burlington. Burial will be in Stringtown Cemetery near Burlington. Mrs. Reimer will lie in state from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home in Burlington. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or to First Christian Church in Burlington. 66839 | |
| 9205 |  | Obituary- Remler, Peter Early Day Rossville Citizen Dies Suddenly Peter C. Remler, 78-year-old proprietor of the Hotel Sterling at Springfield, Mo., and former owner of a chain of hotels in Kansas and Southwest Missouri, died suddenly Sunday in his automobile at Goodland, Kans. while enroute to Denver. Remler sold his hotel interests in Kansas and Southwest Missouri 15 years ago when he took over operation of the Sterling. Funeral services were held in Denver. Mr. Remler once was in the restaurant business in Rossville in partnership with the late O.A. Zickefoose in the building now occupied by the Reporter office. At that time he was a baker and will be remembered by some of the local oldtimers. | |
| 9206 |  | Obituary- Rendle, George George Rendle SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Services were here this afternoon for George A. Rendle, 84, a former Kansan, who died Friday at his home here. He had a heart attack. He was born March 15, 1886, at Ottawa, Ill., and moved to the Adrian community in Jackson County, Kan., in 1897. He lived in California several years. He was a 60-Year member of Platte Valley Lodge No. 32, AF&AM, at North Platte, Neb. He was married to the former Elsie Hill, Jan. 16, 1915. She survives. A daughter, Evelyn Rendle, died in 1945. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Dulcia E. Hejtmanek, 1108 Western, and Mrs. Charlotte Naill, 1244 Washburn, both in Topeka; and three brothers, William P. Rendle, 3137 N.W. 66th, Charles H. Rendle, 1108 Western, and Lewis H. Rendle, 800 Gage, all in Topeka. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, Calif. | |
| 9207 |  | Obituary- Renfro, Erma 1 Erma L. Renfro Erma L. Renfro, 76, Topeka, passed away Nov. 12, 2012, at Rossville Health Care Center. Erma was born June 1,1936, in Holton, the daughter of David and Gladys (Vaught) Perkins. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1954. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church. Erma married Robert “Bob” Renfro on Feb. 4, 1955, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include their children and spouses, Michael and Kathleen Renfro of Citrus Heights, Calif., Jan Essary of Phoenix, Ariz., Alan Renfro of Tempe, Ariz., Dean and Patty Renfro of Ida Grove, Iowa, Brian and Cheri Renfro of Silver Lake, Julie and Doug Miller of Milford, Utah, and Cory and Diane Renfro of Milan, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Funeral services were planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore, Topeka, KS 66606; Alzheimer’s Association, 4125 SW Gage Center Dr., LL-15, Topeka, KS 66604; or Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614. | |
| 9208 |  | Obituary- Renfro, Erma 2 Erma L. Renfro Erma L. Renfro, 76, Topeka, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at Rossville Health Care Center. Erma was born June 1, 1936 in Holton, the daughter of David and Gladys (Vaught) Perkins. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1954. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church. Erma married Robert "Bob" Renfro on February 4, 1955 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include their children] Michael and Kathleen Renfro, Citrus Heights, CA, Jan Essary, Phoenix, AZ, Alan Renfro, Tempe, AZ, Dean and Patty Renfro, Ida Grove, IA, Brian and Cheri Renfro, Silver Lake, Julie and Doug Miller, Milford, UT, Cory and Diane Renfro, Milan, TN; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers. Funeral services will be held at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Erma will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel after 2:00 p.m. on Friday and visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family suggests expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorials to St. Johns Lutheran Church, 901 SW Fillmore, Topeka, Kansas 66606, or Alzheimer's Association, 4125 SW Gage Center Drive, LL-15, Topeka, Kansas 66604 or Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th, Suite 100, Topeka, Kansas 66614. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com | |
| 9209 |  | Obituary- Renner, Hilda Dies in Los Angeles. Hilda Stoyell Renner, daughter of the late John and Hattie Stoyell, old time residents of Rossville, passed away in a Los Angeles hospital May 30, 1930; age 43 years, five days. Mrs. Renner was born in Rush Center, Kansas and spent her early life in Topeka, and was educated in that city. In 1908 she was united in marriage to George K. Renner, their home being established in Huntington Park, Calif. Mrs. Renner died of a lingering illness, cancer. Beautiful and impressive were services conducted by the pastor of the Presbyterian church of which she was a member. Also Eastern Star services were given. The many beautiful floral offerings and large gathering that assembled to pay their last tribute of love, spoke of the esteem and friendship in which she was held in her community. She leaves to mourn her death a devoted husband; a son, John who has grown to manhood and established a home of his own; a young daughter Mary, age 7; two brothers John C. Stoyell of Salt Lake City; Guy B. Stoyell, Berkeley, Calif. She was laid to rest in Forrest Lawn Memorial park, Glendale, Calif. [From The Rossville Reporter, June 19, 1930] | |
| 9210 |  | Obituary- Renner, Marty Marty Allen Renner, 48, Wichita, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at a Wichita hospital from injuries he received in a motorcycle accident. He was born November 7, 1973, in Topeka, the son of William and Shirley Gregory Renner. Marty grew up in the Valencia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1992. Marty worked in construction most of his life. He lived in Topeka before moving to Wichita several years ago. He currently was employed by South Central Sealing and Paving. He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Renner. Marty and Katie Paine were united in marriage in January 1999 in Wamego. They later divorced. Survivors include his children Tanner, Trey, Cameron, and Ashtyne Renner all of Topeka; his father, Bill (Lorraine) Renner, Osage City; his sister, Penny Renner, Topeka; nephew, Brandon Clabaugh, and a niece, Brianna Clabaugh both of Topeka. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time. Interment was in Valencia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Renner's Children Educational Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 9211 |  | Obituary- Renwan, Millicent 1 Millicent Renwan Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Christian Church at Rossville for Mrs. Millicent E. Renwan, 76, Rossville, who died Monday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Jan. 5. She suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born April 26, 1896, near Aliceville in Coffey County and spent her early life in the Burlington community. She was graduated from Burlington High School and attended Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia. She taught six years in Coffey County rural schools and later taught in city schools at Pratt, Burlington, Kanopolis, and Rossville. She was instrumental in establishing the Rossville Community Library and was librarian there from 1950 to 1966. Mrs. Renwan was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and the Dorcas Sunday school class at the church. She also was a member of Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of Eastern Star, at Rossville and the Kansas Library Assn. She was married to Paul Renwan Nov. 21, 1945, at Hiawatha. He died Dec. 2,1964. A brother, Warren Wright, Hiawatha, survives. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Renwan will lie in state until 10 a.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary and! after noon Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 9212 |  | Obituary- Renyer, Edna Edna Renyer SILVER LAKE – Edna Mae Renyer, 93, Silver Lake, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001 at a Rossville care home. She was born May 7, 1908, in Burlingame, to William and Jennie Irene Burns Masters, and she attended rural schools near Burlingame. She had lived in Silver Lake since 1982. She attended the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake and was a member of the Community Club, Senior Citizens and XYZ Club, all in Silver Lake. She was a former member of a Home Demonstration Unit. She married Jesse Albert Renyer on Nov. 23, 1927, in Topeka. They lived on a farm east of Silver Lake for 44 years. He died April 30, 1978. A daughter, Charlotte Ann Hernandez, died July 26, 1983. Survivors include a daughter, Jessie Lee Stehlin, Silver Lake; a brother, Albert Masters, Burlingame; a sister, Emma Dorr, Osage City; five grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Gardens in Topeka. Mrs. Renyer will like in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, or Senior Citizens, 404 E. Lake, both in Silver Lake, 66539. | |
| 9213 |  | Obituary- Renyer, Harley Harley D. Renyer MESA, ARIZONA -Harley (Bud) Renyer passed away on June 23, 2007, at Odyssey Hospice, Mesa AZ. Bud was born May 14, 1931 Topeka, Ks. son of Henry & Pearl Kraus Renyer. He lived in the Silver Lake area most of his life, graduating from Silver Lake high school. A very important part of his life was spent serving in the Air Force with the 74th Fighter Interceptor Squadron; he kept in touch with his buddies through their annual reunions. Bud had the pleasure of farming with his dad for over 30 yrs. then on his own until retiring in 1996. He was a 41 year member of the Moose Lodge #555 & 51 year member of the American Legion Post #160; he thoroughly enjoyed being a member of their firing squad. His number one passion was being with his children & grandchildren, then came dancing which he did extremely well. Bud married Gayle Hendricks 1960 she died 1975. Friends arranged a blind date for him on New Years Eve with Wilma Tatman Spence, it was love from hello; they were married 3 months later, March 30, 1976. They wintered in Mesa AZ. This became their permanent residence in 2003. He was preceded in death by a sister Nadine Watson. The world has lost a very special man; Bud always had a smile for everyone, he will be missed by many including, his loving wife Wilma, daughters, Vicky Luttrell, Cheryl Stueve & husband Doug, Topeka, son Rofl Spence Rossville. Grandchildren: Heather & Brooke Stueve, Ireland, Connor & Delaney Spence, Misti Robertson & husband Jason, Josh Luttrell & wife Jill, Sarah, Emily, Paul & Ellie Smith, great grandchildren: Kemper & Lily Robertson & Zoe Lluttrell, nieces, nephews & his many friends from all over the United States & Canada. Bud was a donor to Science Care, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association Research Dept. 225 N Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago JL. 60601 or Odyssey Hospice 6215 Arthur Ave. Mesa, AZ. 85206. | |
| 9214 |  | Obituary- Reser, Agnes Mrs. Agnes Reser died Monday morning about 9:15 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. James while sitting at the table eating her breakfast. She had arisen apparently in her usual health. Death took her without a struggle and it was several moments after she laid her head on the table that Grandma James, who was in the dining room at the time, became alarmed and called the family. Heart trouble was the cause of her death. Agnes Reser was born in Ripley county, Indiana, June 10, 1839, departed this life March 17, 1919, aged 79 years, 9 months and 7 days. In the year 1858 she was married to William Henry Reser, in Ripley county, Indiana. To this union eleven children were born, eight of whom survive her. In the year 1870 she came to Kansas with her husband, coming as far as St. Louis by steamboat and from that point to Topeka, Kansas, on the railroad. For three years they lived in the old Indianola hotel and then took up a homestead in Pottawatomie county and lived on it until the year 1883, when the family moved to Rossville township and purchased the farm three miles northwest of Rossville. Mr. Reser died April 28, 1908 and Mrs. Reser has made her home among her children since his death. At the age of 16 she united with the Baptist church, but transferred her letter to the Christian church after coming to Kansas, and was faithful to the end. Her motto in life was “Love thy neighbor as thyself”. The funeral was held yesterday at 2 o’clock in the Christian church the service conducted by Revs. F.H. Bentley and W.A. Manion. The surviving members of the family are: Five sons – Rolly and Wyatt, of Topeka; Zack, of Dover; B.F. and John C. of Rossville; three daughters – Mrs. Melvina Nason, of Topeka, Mrs. C.E. James and Mrs. John C. Shenk, of Rossville; one brother, J. Harve Reser; one sister, Mrs. Silas Cooper, of Topeka; thirty-three grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. | |
| 9215 |  | Obituary- Reser, Albert Albert Reser Albert Reser, 81, retired farmer who had lived in the Rossville community about 70 years, died Monday noon while sitting in his car on Main street. Mrs. Reser had just completed some shopping and returned to the car when he succumbed to a heart attack. He was born November 23, 1868, in Indiana, coming to this community when a young boy. He was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian church. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Fannie Reser, of the home; two brothers, Chris Reser of Holton, and Will Reser of St. Marys; two sisters, Mrs. Grover Kesler, of Rossville and Mrs. Minta McMillan of Long Beach, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Presbyterian church, with the Rev. Benjamin Rundus officiating assisted by Dr. H. L. Nelson of Topeka. Music was furnished by Mrs. O. S. Boyd and Mrs. Marlin Harth, with Mrs. Maxine Trible accompanying at the piano. Pall bearers were, Messrs. Harry Gutshall, Joe Parr, Joe Gresser, Roy Wilt, Homer Reid, and Lance Jamieson. Burial was in the Rossville City cemetery. CARD OF THANKS – We wish to thank our kind friends and neighbors for helpfulness in the last rites of our loved one, Albert Reser; for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown. To those who assisted with the music and especially do we thank the pallbearers, and those sending the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Jamieson, of Mission, Kansas, Mrs. Gladys Hook, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Flanagan of Topeka were among the relatives here Wednesday of last week to attend the funeral of their uncle, Albert Reser. Mrs. Margaret Witter of Topeka, was in Rossville Wednesday to attend the funeral service for Albert Reser. Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Doty, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson of Topeka, were in Rossville Wednesday to attend the funeral of their uncle, Albert Reser. The following out-of-town relatives in Rossville Wednesday to attend the funeral services of Albert Reser, were: Mr. and Mrs. Chris Reser, Holton; Mr. and Mrs. Will Reser, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Reser and family of St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reser, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Doty, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Warren McGann, Zack Reser, Art Reser of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Otis Compton, Richland; Mr. and Mrs. Eston Page, Mr. William Page, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mulanux, Hoyt; Mrs. Lily Webb, Topeka. Among the out-of-town friends here were: Mrs. Margaret Witter, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kesler, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miller, Mrs. Jessie Flanagan, Miss Hazel Flanagan, Don Maris of Topeka…. | |
| 9216 |  | Obituary- Reser, Anna Anna L. Reser Mrs. Anna Laura Reser, 46, of 329 Lake street, Topeka, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital. She was born March 2, 1887, in Rossville, and had lived in Topeka the last ten years. She was a member of the W.R.C. No. 17, the Rossville Methodist church and the Security Benefit association. She leaves her husband, J.C. Reser; a daughter, Wilma Reser; a son, Frank Reser, all of Topeka; her father, Frank Van Vleck, Rossville; five brothers, Arthur Van Vleck, Topeka, Clarence Van Vleck, Menoken, Mahlon and Harry Van Vleck, Kansas City, Mo.; and Henry Van Vleck, Redlands, Calif.; two half-brothers Florin Van Vleck, Kansas City, Mo., and Gerald Van Vleck, Rossville; and a half-sister, Mrs. Lois McConnell, Rossville. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Penwell's mortuary. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. The W.R.C. had charge of the funeral service. | |
| 9217 |  | Obituary- Reser, Arthur Arthur O. Reser Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Parker Mortuary for Arthur O. Reser, 78, 1200 N. Van Buren, who died Thursday in a Topeka hospital. He was born May 18, 1895, in Rossville, and lived in Topeka most of his life. He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Flora Reser, of the home; a son, Harold Reser. 1112 Republican; two sisters, Mrs. Lau¬ra Kline, 211 Western, and Mrs. Tresa Campbell, 1019 Mulvane; a grandson; three step- grandchildren, and five great¬grandchildren Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9218 |  | Obituary- Reser, Benjamin BENJAMIN F. RESER DEAD Benjamin Franklin Reser, 65, died at his home, 2115 North Buchanan street, early Friday morning. He was born in Aurora, Ill., October 1, 1867, and had made his home in Shawnee county 60 years, living in the vicinity of Rossville all that time until a few months ago, when he re moved from his farm north of Ross¬ville. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eliza Reser; two sons, Will Reser, Delia, and Everett Reser, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Agnes Besta, Delia; four brothers, Rolia, Zack, Wyatt and John Reser, Topeka; three sisters: Mrs. Melvina Mason, and Mrs. Mollie James, Topeka; and Mrs. Prudence Shenk, Rossville and 10 grandchild¬ren. Funeral services were held at Penwell’s chapel Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. C. K. Thomas, pastor of the Rossville Christian church. Music was furnished by Mrs. A. B. Jamieson and Mrs. Albert Reser of this city. Burial was in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9219 |  | Obituary- Reser, Bernard Bernard B. Reser Bernard B. Reser, 80, Route 1, Winchester, died Tuesday, March 18, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Reser was a retired farmer. He was born May 5, 1905, at Ross¬ville, the son of John and Nellie McDonell Reser. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Nortonville. He was married to Agnes Imholte May 7, 1949, in Pasadena, Calif. She died Dec. 6, 1977. Survivors include a son, Royce Reser, Emporia; three daughters, Juliana Reser, Pratt, Coralie Collins, Topeka, and Marlina Adams, Yuma, Kan.; a brother, Eugene Reser, To¬peka; three sisters, Mrs. Claire Sterkel, Denver, Mrs. Dorothy Vail, To¬peka, and Veronica Penka, Garnett; and four grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Nortonville. Buri¬al will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery at Nortonville. Mr. Reser will lie in state after 9 a.m. today at O’Trimble Funeral Home in Nortonville where parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today. | |
| 9220 |  | Obituary- Reser, Bertha N. Bertha Reser OVERBROOK — Bertha Nadine Reser, 71, Overbrook, died Thursday, May 17, 2001, at an Overbrook nursing home. Mrs. Reser worked for the Furst McNess Co. for 45 years and 10 years for Jostens American Yearbook in Topeka. She also worked five years for Brookside Manor in Overbrook. She was born July 20, 1929, in Berryton, the daughter of Ralph Thomas and Bertha Elizabeth Zirkle Leonard. She attended school in Berryton and graduated from Topeka High School in 1947. She moved back to Overbrook from Topeka in 1971. Mrs. Reser was a member of the Ladies Auxil¬iary to the Anderson-Raible Post No. 239 of the American Legion in Overbrook, the Overbrook Flower Club and the Kansas POW Chapter. She married Donald William Reser on March 6, 1948, in Topeka. He died Aug. 30, 1987. Survivors include two daughters, Diana Sum¬ner, Garnett, and Elaine Davis, Overbrook; four sons, Michael L. Reser, Carbondale, Daniel D. Reser, Steven D. Reser and James L. Reser, all of Overbrook; two brothers, George Irvin Leonard, Overland Park, and Richard Leonard, Rockport, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and nine great¬grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Overbrook. Burial will be at the Overbrook Cemetery. Mrs. Reser will lie in state from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood- Roberts-Heise Funeral Home in Overbrook where visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Overbrook Library and sent in care of Kansas State Bank of Overbrook, Overbrook, 66524. | |
| 9221 |  | Obituary- Reser, Christine CHRISTINE RESER Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Feltner Funeral Home in Lyndon for Mrs. Christine Reser, 72, Lyndon, who died Friday, September 10, 1982, at a Kansas City, Ks. medical center. She was born August 27, 1910, at Flush, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara Eckert Stich. She was reared in the Delia community and moved from Silver Lake to Lyndon 20 years ago. Mrs. Reser was baptised in the Catholic Church formerly at Flush and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church at Emmett. She also had at¬tended Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Rossville. She married Melvin “Ben” Reser August 30, 1937, at Emmett. He sur¬vives. Other survivors include two sons, Richard M. Reser and William J. Reser, both of Topeka; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; a great-grand¬child; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Burial was in Lyndon Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial con¬tributions may be made to American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9222 |  | Obituary- Reser, Clara 1 Clara Marie Reser SILVER LAKE - Clara Marie Reser, 77, Silver Lake, died Monday, Sept. 14, 1998, at a hospital in Topeka. Mrs. Reser was a drapery maker for more than 20 years, and she did food demonstrations for various grocery stores. She was born Sept. 27, 1920, in St. Marys, the daughter of William S. and Mary A. Beseau Bower. Mrs. Reser was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. She married Melford E. Reser on Oct. 8, 1940, in Oskaloosa. He died Jan. 4, 1996. Survivors include a son, Rodney M. Reser, Silver Lake; two daughters, Marlyn Bush, Wildersville, Tenn., and Patricia M. Haynes, Topeka; two brothers, William Joseph Bow¬er, Downey, Calif., and Bernard Bower, Topeka; two sisters, Pauline Day, Topeka, and Janet Reser, Tecumseh; seven grand¬children; and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. Mrs. Reser will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church, 1114 S.W. 10th, Topeka, 66604. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9223 |  | Obituary- Reser, Clara 2 Clara Marie Reser Clara Marie Reser, 77, Silver Lake, died Monday, September 14, 1998, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Reser was a drapery maker for more than 20 years, and she did food demonstrations for various grocery stores. She was born September 27, 1920, in St. Marys, the daughter of William S. and Mary A. Beseau Bower. Mrs. Reser was a member of Holy name Catholic Church. She married Melford E. Reser on October 8, 1940, in Oskaloosa. He died January 4, 1996. Survivors include a son, Rod¬ney M. Reser, Silver Lake; two daughters, Marlyn Bush, Wildersville, 174, and Patricia M. Haynes, Topeka; two brothers, William Jo¬seph Bower, Downey, CA, and Bernard Bower, Topeka; two sis¬ters, Pauline Day, Topeka, and Ja¬net Reser, Tecumseh; seven grand¬children; and six great-grandchil¬dren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial was in Prairie Home Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited Wednesday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church, 1114 S.W. 10th, Topeka, 66604. | |
| 9224 |  | Obituary- Reser, Clifford 1 Clifford E. Reser ST. MARYS - Clifford E. Reser, 78, St. Marys, died Saturday, June 13, 1987, in a pasture two miles east of here. He died of a chest injury when his pick-up truck rolled back¬ward and struck him, according to Dr. Robert D. Jensen, deputy district coroner. Mr. Reser was a retired farmer. He was born Oct. 5, 1908, east of St. Marys in Shawnee County, the son of William and Josephine Woods Reser. He spent his life in the Ross¬ville and St. Marys area. He lived in St. Marys since 1972. He was married to Bertha Holz Dec. 9, 1929, in Topeka. She died April 28, 1971. Survivors include two daughters, Lucille Porter, Maple Hill, and Ruth Davis, Topeka; a stepmother, Edith Reser, Brooksville, Fla.; 10 grand¬children; and 17 great-grandchild-ren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tues¬day at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Reser will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. CLIFFORD E. RESER Clifford E. Reser, 78, St. Marys, died Saturday, June 13, 1987, in a pasture two miles east of here. He died of a chest injury when his pickup truck rolled backward and struck him, according to Dr. Robert D. Jensen, deputy district coroner. Mr. Reser was a retired farmer. He was born October 5, 1908, east of St. Marys in Shawnee County, the son of William and Josephine Woods Reser. He spent his life in the Rossville and St. Marys area. He lived in St. Marys since 1972. He was married to Bertha Holz December 9, 1929, in Topeka. She died April 28, 1971. Survivors include two daughters, Lucille Porter, Maple Hill, and Ruth Davis, Topeka; a stepmother, Edith Reser, Brooksville, Fla.; 10 grand¬children; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9225 |  | Obituary- Reser, Clifford 2 Clifford Reser Killed When Pickup Rolled Backward from “Topeka Capital-Journal” Clifford E. Reser, a 78-year- old retired St. Marys farmer, was killed some time Satur¬day afternoon, June 13, 1987, when his pickup truck rolled backward and struck him in the chest, a Shawnee County coroner said. Reser’s body was discover¬ed by family members about 1:30 a.m. in a field about two miles east of St. Marys across the Pottawatomie-Shawnee county line. Dr. Robert D. Jensen, Shawnee County deputy dis¬trict coroner, said Reser was last seen alive about 1 p.m. Saturday when he left to do some work on his property. Reser had been using the pickup truck to pull down trees and shrubs and drag them to a ravine to prevent soil erosion, Jensen said. A rope tied between some brush and the pickup truck snapped, Jensen said, and Reser apparently left the truck to investigate. The truck was found in neutral gear. It had rolled downhill where it struck Reser in the right chest, Jensen said. The truck did not roll over Reser, the deputy coroner said. The blow broke some of Reser’s ribs, which punctured the protective tissue sur¬rounding the lungs, Jensen said. Eventually, the lungs collapsed from a buildup of air. Jensen estimated that the accident occurred between 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday. Because a moving motor vehicle was involved, Sgt. Bill Hudson of the Shawnee Coun¬ty Sheriff’s Department said the accident will be regarded as a traffic fatality. | |
| 9226 |  | Obituary- Reser, Donald THURS. DEC 7, 1922 Donald Reser Accidentally Shot by George Quinlin Donald Reser, age 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Reser, was shot, by George Quinlan aged 15, last Sunday afternoon, and died two hours later. The shooting occurred on the Henry Otto place in the northwest part of the township. The Reser child had started on a hunt with his dog and had reached the Otto place which is about one-half mile from the Reser home. The neighbor sug¬gested the boy go to a hay stack in a pasture nearby and scare out a rabbit. Boon after he reached the hay stack George Quinlin, accompanied by his cousin Rich¬ard Lutie, came along and the boys were talking together when Donald’s dog scared a rabbit out of the hay stack. The little Reser boy became excited and started to run after his dog directly in line between Quinlan and the same di¬rection the rabbit was running. Quinlan, evidently excited like¬wise raised his gun and fired at the rabbit but the whole charge struck the Reser boy in the back of the head. In spite of the ter¬rible wound the Reser child lingered until nearly five o’clock. The Quinlan boy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Quinlin living in the same neighborhood. Funeral services were held Tues¬day morning at 9 o’clock at the Catholic church in St. Mary. The body was interred in the St. Mary cemetery. | |
| 9227 |  | Obituary- Reser, Donald W. 1 DONALD W. RESER Donald W Reser, 66, Carbondale, died Sunday, August 30, 1987, in an Overbrook convalescent center. He worked for Scott Tire Co., Topeka, from 1947 to 1960, when he became grounds maintenance engineer at the Menninger Foundation. He retired from that post in 1983 because of ill health. Mr. Reser served in the 106th infantry division during World War II, and was a prisoner of war in Germany. He was born November 25, 1920, at Rossville, the son of William L. and Pearl Woods Reser. He lived at Rossville, Silver Lake, and Topeka until 1950, when he moved to Berryton. He returned to Topeka in 1958 and moved to Overbrook in 1971. He was a member of the Overbrook Bible Church, Anderson-Raible Post No. 239 of the American Legion at Over¬brook, and the Kansas chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War. He was married to Nadine Leonard March 6, 1948, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, Daniel D. Reser, Steven D. Reser, and James L. Reser, all of [missing part] | |
| 9228 |  | Obituary- Reser, Donald W. 2 Donald W. Reser CARBONDALE - Donald W. Reser, 66, Carbondale, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1987, in an Overbrook con¬valescent center. He worked for Scott Tire Co., To¬peka, from 1947 to 1960, when he became grounds maintenance engi¬neer at the Menninger Foundation. He retired from that post in 1983 because of ill health. Mr. Reser served in the 106th in¬fantry division during World War II, and was a prisoner of war in Ger¬many. He was born Nov. 25, 1920, at Rossville, the son of William L. and Pearl Woods Reser. He lived at Rossville, Silver Lake and Topeka until 1950, when he moved to Berryton. He returned to Topeka in 1958 and moved to Over¬brook in 1971. He was a member of the Over¬brook Bible Church, Anderson-Raible Post No. 239 of the American Legion at Overbrook, and the Kan¬sas chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War. He was married to Nadine Leonard March 6, 1948, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include four sons Daniel D. Reser, Steven D. Reser and James L. Reser, all of Overbrook, and Michael L. Reser, Carbondale; two daughters, Mrs. Diana P. Sumner, Garnett, and Mrs. Elaine S. Davis, Overbrook; a sister, Mrs. Nadine Jones, Topeka; and five brothers, Ben Reser, Lyndon, Harold Reser, Richland, Melford Reser, Sil¬ver Lake, Randall Reser, Topeka, and Robert Reser, Tecumseh; and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednes¬day at the United Methodist Church in Overbrook. Anderson-Raible Post 239 of the American Legion will con¬duct graveside services at Over¬brook Cemetery. Mr. Reser will lie in state until 10 a.m. Wednesday at Tibbitts-Griffin Highland Chapel in Topeka and later at the church until time of services. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Donald W. Reser Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9229 |  | Obituary- Reser, Donis 1 In Memory Of Donis Lee Reser July 5, 1920-April 18, 2011 Donis L. Reser Donis L. Reser passed away April 18, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. She was born July 5, 1920 in Mason City, IA and lived her childhood in Nortonville, KS. She married Gerald Reser, August 11, 1941, and is survived by her children; Gerald Reser of Kansas City, MO, and Cheryl Hat¬field of Arlington, TX, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grand¬children. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, daughter Donna Lee Pauly, and great-granddaughter Shelby. Donis was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary #31, a member of the DAR, and a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants. She enjoyed family, traveling, reading and gene¬alogy research. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 11 AM. Friends are invited to join in a memorial luncheon at the Rossville American Legion, Friday April 22 ,2011 at Noon. Memorial contributions can be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. | |
| 9230 |  | Obituary- Reser, Donis 2 DONIS L. RESER Donis L. Reser passed away April 18, 2011, at the Kansas City Hospice House. She was born July 5, 1920, at Mason City, Iowa, and lived her childhood in Nortonville, Kan. She married Gerald Reser, Aug. 11, 1941. She is survived by her children; Gerald Reser of Kansas City, Mo., and Cheryl Hatfield of Arlington, Texas, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, daughter Donna Lee Pauly, and great-granddaughter Shelby. Donis was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 31, a member of the DAR, and a member of the Society of Mayflower Descen¬dants. She enjoyed family, traveling, reading and genealogy research. Burial was held at the Rossville Cemetery, Friday, April 22. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. | |
| 9231 |  | Obituary- Reser, Dorothy Mrs. Dorothy Reser Mrs. Dorothy E. Reser, 62, 3131 C. 21st, was found dead Friday. Dr. C.G. Hermann, deputy district coroner, who performed an autopsy, said Mrs. Reser died of carbon monoxide poisoning. He said Mrs. Reser was found lying behind a car in a garage with her head near the end of the car’s exhaust pipe. The motor of the car was running when she was found, he said. Mrs. Dorothy Reser was born Feb. 8, 1907, at Horton and had lived in Topeka since 1922. She attended Kansas State Univer-sity at Manhattan and was graduated from Washburn University. She taught in schools at Delia and later was employed in Santa Fe Railway offices in Topeka. She was a member of the Christian Church. Her husband, Harry Reser, died in 1963. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. William Duff, 2115 Harrison, and Mrs. Hattie Gerber, Horton; and a brother, Ralph H. Wallingford, Fresno, Calif. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9232 |  | Obituary- Reser, Edith Edith L. Reser Edith L. Reser, 93, Brooksville, Fla., died Thursday, March 2, 1989, at the Brooksville Nursing Manor. She was born in Kansas and moved to Florida 16 years ago from St. Marys. She was a homemaker and belonged to the Presbyterian church. Survivors include three sons, Neal Freeman, Indian Mound, Tenn., Ted Freeman, Brooksville, Fla., Lloyd Freeman, Rantoul, Ill.; one sister, Ethel Stewart, Hutchinson; nine grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Turner Funeral Homes Brooksville [missing rest] | |
| 9233 |  | Obituary- Reser, Eliza Eliza Bell Reser Mrs. Eliza Bell Reser, 76, a resident of the Rossville and Topeka vicinity for many years, died Friday in a Topeka hospital. She was born at Soldier, Kan., Oct. 11, 1870. She was a member of the Third Christian church in Topeka. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Besta of Wamego; two sons, William and Everett Reser of Topeka; one sister, Mrs. Jane Reser, of Topeka; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Penwell funeral home at 10:30 Monday morning. Burial was in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9234 |  | Obituary- Reser, Elva Mrs. Elva Reser Mrs. Elva Reser, age 90, who passed away Friday, Jan. 3, at the home of her son Abe Van Horne, in Junction City, was buried Monday in Rossville cemetery. She was born Dec. 22, 1850 in La Salle, Ill., moved to Missouri with her parents, when a child and later came to Kansas and settled near Topeka, in 1880. She was a member of the Third Christian church. Mrs. Reser was the second wife of the late Harvey Reser, a former resident of this community. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Violette Wright of Topeka; three sons, Abe Van Horne and Wilbur Van Horne of Junction City, and Jim Van Horne of Topeka; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 at the Penwell chapel. Note: headstone says DOB 1854 | |
| 9235 |  | Obituary- Reser, Ernest ERNEST L. RESER Ernest L. Reser, 62, died Monday morning at his home in St. Marys. He had lived in the Rossville and St. Marys communities all his life Mr. Reser was born in Rossville Nov¬ember 27, 1893, and was a member of the Immaculate Conception church of St. Marys. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Anna Reser of the home; three daughters, Mrs. John H. Fauerbach, Rossville; Mrs. Elmer D. Davis, Topeka, and, Shirley Ann Reser, Topeka; three sis¬ters, Mrs. Warren McGann, and Mrs. Joseph Webb, both of Topeka, and Mrs. Alfred Lynde, Garden City; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The rosary was recited at 8 p m Tuesday at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Services were at 9 a. m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception church, St. Marys, with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. | |
| 9236 |  | Obituary- Reser, Esther Mrs. Esther Diana Reser Mrs. Diana Reser, 324 Branner, Topeka, died Wednesday after a short illness. Born June 14, 1869, near Westmoreland, she had lived in Topeka forty-two years. She was a member of the Third Christian Church and Women's Benefit Assn. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Effie Fowler, Topeka; three sons, Perry W. Reser, Emporia; Otis Reser, Topeka, and Earl Daniels, Topeka; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Ward, Manhattan; Mrs. Mary Gray, Denison; Mrs. Bertha Shull, Junction City, and Mrs. Delia Shurr, St. George; three brothers, Willard Scritchfield, Manhattan; Oliver Scritchfield, Oskaloosa, and Bert Scritchfield, Salina; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Penwell's Chapel at Topeka, with internment in the Rossville Cemetery. Note: Headstone says DOB 1865 | |
| 9237 |  | Obituary- Reser, Eugene 1 Eugene Francis Reser Eugene Francis Reser, 75, Topeka, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Reser farmed and worked at the Topeka Supply Depot. He became a pipefitter at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in 1946, where he worked until he retired in 1977. He was born Dec. 10, 1916, in Rossville, the son of John Henry and Nellie Agnes McDonnell Reser. He lived in Shawnee County most his life. Mr. Reser was a member of Moose Lodge No. 555 and the Rubber Worker's Union Local 307. He was married to Naomi Hamilton on Sept. 13, 1941. She died Feb. 6, 1978. He was married to Bertha Hamilton on May 4, 1979. She died June 12, 1980. He was married to Ada Abele Alley on Oct. 15, 1981, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Rich¬ard Lee Reser, Springfield, Mo.; two stepsons, Phillip Davison, Topeka, and Wayne Davison, Wichita; a step¬daughter, Sandra C. Thonen, Topeka; two sisters, Dorothy Vail, Topeka, and Clara Marie Sterkel, Denver; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. Visi¬tation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 825 S.W. Buchan¬an, 66606. | |
| 9238 |  | Obituary- Reser, Eugene 2 Eugene Francis Reser Eugene Francis Reser, 75, Topeka, died Wednesday, August 5, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Reser farmed and worked at the Topeka Supply Depot. He became a pipefitter at Good-year Tire & Rubber Company in 1946, where he worked until he retired in 1977. He was born December 10, 1916, in Rossville, the son of John Henry and Nellie Agnes McDonnell Reser. He lived in Shawnee County most his life. Mr. Reser was a member of Moose Lodge No. 555 and the Rub¬ber Worker’s Union Local 307. He was married to Naomi Hamil¬ton on September 13, 1941. She died February 6, 1978. He was married to Bertha Hamilton on May 4, 1979. She died June 12, 1980. He was married to Ada Abele Alley on October 15, 1981, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Richard Lee Reser, Springfield, Mo.; two stepsons, Phillip Davison, Topeka, and Wayne Davison, Wi¬chita; a step-daughter, Sandra C. Thonen, Topeka; two sisters, Dorothy Vail, Topeka, and Clara Marie Sterkel, Denver; 10 grand¬children and five great-grandchil-dren. Services were at 3 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Mount Hope Ceme¬tery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 825 S.W. Buchanan, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 9239 |  | Obituary- Reser, Everett Services for Everett F. Reser, 72, of Topeka were Saturday in Parker Mortuary with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Reser died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital after a short illness. Born Feb. 18, 1894, in Rossville, Mr. Reser spent most of his life in that community. He was a retired farmer and a member of the United Brethren Church. Survivors include a brother, William Reser, of Topeka, and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Besta, Wamego. | |
| 9240 |  | Obituary- Reser, Faye Faye Reser Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel for Faye Reser, 92, formerly of Topeka. She died Friday, July 3, 1998, in Grass Valley, Calif. Mrs. Reser was the first woman hired at Hill Packing Co., where she worked until she retired in 1971. She earlier had been a co-owner of the Talk of the Town Dinner Club in the 1950s. She was born Jan. 16, 1906, at Scranton, the daughter of John and Clara Burkhardt. Mrs. Reser was a member of the Third Christian Church in Topeka and the Order of the Eastern Star. She married Joe Reser. He died in 1991. Mrs. Reser also was preceded in death by a son, Dalbert "Smoky" Reser, in 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Cleo Arnold, Grass Valley, Calif.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery south of Scranton. Mrs. Reser will lie in state after 8 a.m. today at the funeral chapel where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. | |
| 9241 |  | Obituary- Reser, Frank 1 FRANK J.RESER Frank J. Reser, 79, Topeka, died Saturday, October 18, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Reser was a machinist and mechanic for Santa Fe Railway 49 years before he retired in 1971. He was born November 15, 1906, at Rossville, the son of John Charles and Anna Laura Van Vleck Reser. He spent his early life in Rossville and lived in Topeka many years. Mr. Reser was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Orient Lodge No. 51, AF&AM, and Beulah Chapter No. 34 of Order of Eastern Star. He played baseball for the apprentice team at the Santa Fe shops several years and bowled in the Cosmopolitan League at Meadow Lanes several years. He was married to Marv E. Roberts February 16, 1929, in Topeka. He and his wife operated a booth at the Topeka Flea Market at 29th and Fairlawn several years. She survives. Survivors include three daughters, LaNona “Nonie” Stitham, Hoyt, Patsy Wood¬ward, Meriden, and Beva Newberry, St. Louis, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and two great¬grandchildren. Services at 1:30 p.m. Wed¬nesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home will include Eastern Star services conducted by Beulah Chapter No. 34. Orient Lodge No. 51, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services at Topeka Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (tonight) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shawnee County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 2913 Plass Ct., Topeka, Ks. 66611. | |
| 9242 |  | Obituary- Reser, Frank 2 Frank J. Reser Frank J. Reser, 79, formerly of 7449 N.E. Silver Road, died Satur¬day, Oct 18, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Reser was a machinist and me¬chanic for Santa Fe Railway 48 years before he re¬tired in 1971. He was born Nov. 15, 1906, at Rossville, the son of John Charles and Anna Laura Van Vleck Reser. He spent his early life in Rossville and lived in Topeka many years. Mr. Reser was a member of Sec¬ond Presbyterian Church, Orient Lodge No. 51, AF&AM, and Beulah Chapter No. 34 of Order of Eastern Star, He played baseball for the appren¬tice team at the Santa Fe shops sev¬eral years and bowled in the Cosmo¬politan League at Meadow Lanes several years. He was married to Mary E. Rob¬erts Feb. 16, 1929, in Topeka. He and his wife operated a booth at the Topeka Flea Market at 29th and Fairlawn several years. She sur¬vives. Survivors include three daughters, LaNona “Nonie” Stitham, Hoyt, Pat¬sy Woodward, Meriden, and Beva Newberry, St. Louis, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grand¬children. Services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home will include Eastern Star services con¬ducted by Beulah Chapter No. 34. Orient Lodge No. 51, AF&AM, will conduct graveside services at Tope¬ka Cemetery.' Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shaw¬nee County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 2913 Plass Ct., 66611. | |
| 9243 |  | Obituary- Reser, Franklin Franklin L. “Bud” Reser Franklin L. “Bud” Reser, 81, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at his home. Mr. Reser was a machinist for the Santa Fe Railway for 42 years before he retired in 1977. He was born May 8, 1915, in Topeka, the son of Wiett and Fannie Shank Reser. He attended Topeka schools and was a lifelong Topekan. Mr. Reser was a member of the International Association of Machinists No. 768 and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He married Catherine L. Flanagan April 5, 1945, in Emmett. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gary L. Reser and Greg L. Reser, both of Topeka; a sister, Jannette Harry, Topeka; and four grandchildren. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka, followed by visitation. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Memorial Park Cem¬etery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, Inc., 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, To¬peka 66606, or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 312 N.E. Free¬man, Topeka 66616. | |
| 9244 |  | Obituary- Reser, Freda FRIEDA RESER Frieda Rosalind Reser, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mont Reser, was born near Rossville April 27, 1908, and passed away Tuesday, August 18, at University of Kansas hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, af¬ter a lingering illness. She was pre¬ceded in death by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Mont Reser, and one sister, Miss Gladys Reser. Surviving relatives are two broth¬ers, Harold and Lawrence and two sisters, Miss Rosalie Reser and Mrs. Earl Doty, and one niece all of Rossville. For the past ten years she has made her home at St. Marys. She united with the Methodist Church in 1923 at the age of 13. Frieda was always kind and thoughtful of others and was loved by all who knew her. She had a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at 10 o’clock in the Methodist church. Conducted by Rev. Wright Horton of Riley, Kansas. Music was furnished by Mrs. Ruth Hesse, Mrs. Arthur Wallerstedt, Mrs. C.E. Gresser and Miss Leona Griswold. The pallbearers were Roy Wilt, Richard Cantillon, Leo Uhlrich, Tom Uhlrich, Dean Higgins and Pat Kline of St. Marys. Interment was in Rossville cem¬etery. The out-of-town friends and rel¬atives to attend the funeral of Frieda [sic] Reser were Miss Elsie Hunts¬man of St. Louis, Mo.; E.C. Quig¬ley, Jr., of Grand Island, Neb.; Mr. Henry Quigley, Mrs. Alice Reser, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reser, Miss Veron¬ica Reser, Miss Dorothy Reser, Leona Goodno, Mr. Merle Calveneau, Mrs. Jack Hyett and Mrs. Bessie Shearer, all of Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas of Topeka drove to Rossville this morn¬ing to attend the Frieda Reser fun¬eral. Rev. and Mrs. Wright Horton and Evelyn of Riley were in Rossville to¬day to attend the funeral of Miss Frieda Reser. Mr. and Mrs. Will Reser of St. Marys were [missing] today to attend the funeral of [missing] Reser. | |
| 9245 |  | Obituary- Reser, George GEORGE M. RESER George M. Reser was born March 27, 1892, in Rossville, Kansas, and died September 29, 1950, in the To¬peka State Hospital. He was the beloved son of Alice and Zack Reser, whom with one sis¬ter, Edith, preceded him in death. George was reared to manhood in the Rossville community and followed in the footsteps of his father and to become a prosperous farmer of the community. He was a boy of keen judgment, honest and believed in an upright life. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the American Expedition¬ary forces in the Medical Corps, as an attendant in the American hos¬pital at LaTreport, France. When returning he had developed a spine condition causing him to be paralyzed in the limbs and a mental sickness. He leaves to mourn his loss a faith¬ful and devoted niece, Vida Reser Fierston of Chicago. 111. Funeral services were held at Par¬ker’s Mortuary in Topeka, Monday, September 2, at 10.30 a. m. and burial was in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9246 |  | Obituary- Reser, Gerald 1 Gerald Harrison Reser, Sr. Gerald Harrison Reser, Sr., age 87, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Rossville, passed away on Dec. 26, 2008, at his home. Gerald was born on July 29, 1921, at Belpre, to Joseph Harrison and Ruby (Rathbun) Reser. He spent his early years in Macksville, before moving to Oskaloosa, with his mother and sister, his father having passed away when Gerald was a young child. Gerald graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1939. On Aug. 11, 1941, he married Donis Stephan of Nortonville, at Raton, NM. He served during WWII in the Philippine Islands and New Guinea. In 1958, the family moved to Rossville where Gerald farmed for many years. Gerald was a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion. He was also a life member of the VFW and a longtime member of the 40 & 8 organization. He served many years on the board of the Rossville Com¬munity Library. After he retired from farming, Gerald worked for the City of Rossville. He had many hobbies including genealogy, woodworking, woodcarving, reading, writing stories, and trav¬eling. In later years, he and Donis were active members of the Rossville Senior Center. In 2003, they moved to Kansas City, Mo., where they currently live. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Phyllis Rice. He is survived by his wife, Donis and his three children; Gerald H. (Christine) Reser, Jr., Kansas City, MO, Donna Lee (Jim) Pauly, Overland Park, and Cheryl (Bill) Hatfield, Arlington, Tex.; 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A military graveside service was held on Dec. 30 at the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, followed by a gathering of friends at the American Legion, 442 Main St., Rossville. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rossville Community Library, 407 Main St., Rossville, KS 66533 or to the Rossville Senior Center, 429 Pearl St., Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 9247 |  | Obituary- Reser, Gerald 2 Gerald Harrison Reser, Sr. Gerald Harrison Reser, Sr., age 87, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Rossville, KS, passed away on December 26, 2008 at his home. Gerald was born on July 29, 1921 at Belpre, KS to Joseph Harrison and Ruby (Rathbun) Reser. He spent his early years in Macksville, KS before moving to Oskaloosa, KS with his mother and sister, his father having passed away when Gerald was a young child. Gerald graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1939. On August 11, 1941, he married Donis Stephan of Nortonville, KS, at Raton, NM. He served during WWII in the Philippine Islands and New Guinea. In 1958, the family moved to Rossville, KS where Gerald farmed for many years. Gerald was a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion. He was also a life member of the VFW and a longtime member of the 40 & 8 organi¬zation. He served many years on the board of the Rossville Com¬munity Library. After he retired from farming, Gerald worked for the City of Rossville. He had many hobbies including genealogy, woodworking, woodcarving, reading, writing stories, and trav¬eling. In later years, he and Donis were active members of the Rossville Senior Center. In 2003, they moved to Kansas City, MO where they currently live. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Phyllis Rice. He is survived by his wife, Donis and his three children; Gerald H. (Christine) Reser, Jr., Kansas City, MO, Donna Lee (Jim) Pauly, Overland Park, KS, and Cheryl (Bill) Hatfield, Arlington, TX.; 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A military graveside service is planned for 11:00 a.m. on December 30, 2008 at the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, KS followed by a gathering of friends at the American Legion, 442 Main St., Rossville, KS. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rossville Community Library, 407 Main St., Rossville, KS 66533 or to the Rossville Senior Center, 429 Pearl St., Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 9248 |  | Obituary- Reser, Gladys GLADYS RESER ENDS HER LIFE WITH CARBOLIC ACID The people of Rossville and sur¬rounding community were saddened Tuesday by the second tragic death within two days of home people when the news spread of the death of Miss Gladys Reser, who ended her life at her home 3 miles northwest of Rossville by drinking a quantity of car¬bolic acid. The drug was taken from a bottle of the poison that been in the home for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Mont Reser, her par¬ents, had gone to Topeka in the fore¬noon, and Gladys remained at home to attend to the household duties. The girl was found lying uncon¬scious in her bed by the younger children when they returned from school about 4:30. The drug had been taken several hours before the arrival of the children. The girl had screwed the cap back on the bottle and set it by the bed. The door of her room had been barricaded by books. The children summoned Mrs. Cecil Lemon and she phoned to town for a doctor. Dr. Smith and Dr. Mil¬ler both went out but she died short¬ly after their arrival. Miss Reser left no note explaining her act and her relatives are unable to furnish a motive. She had been working in St. Marys for some time and returned to her home two weeks ago. Gladys was born September 19th, 1906, in this community, and at the date of her decease was 19 years, 11 months and 12 days old. She pro¬fessed faith in Christ in June, 1913, under the ministry of Rev. Bauman of the Silver Lake Methodist church and united with the Walnut Hill congregation of the M.E. church. She graduated from the Silver Lake high school with the class of 1924. Since her graduation she had been taking a business course by cor¬respondence. Gladys had many friends and was loved by everyone who knew her well. She was always very anxious to know more about the teaching of the Word of God. The funeral service was held at the Rossville M. E. church this afternoon at two o’clock, con¬ducted by Rev. M. Brooks, of Silver Lake with whom she made her home during her school days in Silver Lake Interment was made in Rossville cemetery. The pallbearers were all former classmates and included: Misses Ruth Stanley, Mildred Parr, Vivian James and Alverta Lemon, of Rossville, Ella Moser, Pansy Ramer, Corean Lower of Silver Lake. The church was filled with sym¬pathizing friends and relatives and many were unable to find room in the church. Prof. Geo. T. Codding, of Silver Lake, high school was ac companied to the funeral by a num¬ber of students of the Silver Lake school who were classmates of Miss Reser. | |
| 9249 |  | Obituary- Reser, Harold T. 1 Harold T. Reser Harold Taft Reser, 86, Rossville, died Friday, November 10, 1995, at the Rossville Valley Manor. He was born July 23, 1909 at the family home east of Rossville, the son of Monterville and Carrie Bladder Reser. He married Letha McClain, Rossville, in 1940. She survives. The Resers lived in the Rossville community; he was I farmer. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a 50-year member of the Shawnee County Farm Bu¬reau and was active in the Shawnee County Soil Conservation Associa¬tion. He received the first Soil Con¬servation Award issued by the As¬sociation in 1958. He was a strong supporter of 4-H. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Dr. Sharon Nickols, Athens, Ga., and Lillian Kay Kellner, Wurmannsquick, Germany; four grandchil¬dren; and five great-grandchildren. He will lie in state from 2:00 until 8:00 Tuesday (this afternoon) at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00. His fu¬neral service will be at 10:30 Wednesday at the Rossville Chris¬tian Church; interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Harold Taft Reser Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9250 |  | Obituary- Reser, Harold T. 3 Harold Taft Reser ROSSVILLE — Harold Taft Reser, 86, Rossville, died Friday, Nov. 10, 1995, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Reser farmed in the Rossville area. He was born July 23, 1909, east of Rossville, the son of Monterville and Carrie Blackler Reser. Mr. Reser was a member of Rossville Christian Church where he served many years as a deacon. He was a 50-year member of the Shawnee Coun¬ty Farm Bureau and was active in Shawnee County Soil Conservation Association and in 1958 he received the first Soil Conservation Award is¬sued by the association. He also sup¬ported the local 4-H program. He was married to Letha McClain in 1940 in Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include two daugh¬ters, Dr. Sharon Nickols, Athens, Ga., and Lillian Kay Kellner, Wurmannsquick, Germany; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Reser will lie in state from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Piper- Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of the funeral home. |
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