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| 9251 |  | Obituary- Rees, Nellie 2 Nellie F. Rees ROSSVILLE — Nellie Florence Rees, 91, Rossville, died Monday, Dec. 18, 1995, at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 8, 1904, in Cimarron, the daughter of George T. and Mamie Whitmore Shope. She lived in Topeka before she moved to Grantville in 1930. She lived in western Kansas before she returned to Grantville. She lived in Rossville since 1951. She formerly worked for Beatrice Foods in Topeka. She was a member of the Grantville Flower Club. She was married to Harry F. Rees Feb. 5, 1930, in Grantville. He died Dec. 24, 1963. An infant daughter, Betty Florence Rees, died in 1945. Survivors include three sons, George R. Rees, Delia, Roy E. Rees, Rossville, and Glenn E. Rees, Topeka; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Grantville Cemetery. Mrs. Rees will lie in state after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, 1602 E. Waterman, Wichita, 67211, or America Cancer Society, 1315 Arrowhead Road, 66604. | |
| 9252 |  | Obituary- Rees, Roy 1 Roy Edward Rees Roy Edward Rees, 74, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. He was born Dec. 13,1937, in Grantville, the son of Harry F. and Nellie F. (Shope) Rees. He was a graduate of Rossville High School. He served in the National Guard. He was self-employed as a distributor for Deep Rock Service Station of Topeka until 1969 when he relocated with his family to Anchorage, Alaska. He later retired from Seymore Foods in Topeka. After his retirement, he worked for Roach Hardware in Topeka. Roy married Beulah M. Burress on July 18, 1957, at Oskaloosa. She survives of the home. Other survivors include three children, Debbi Childers and husband Howard of Auburn, Jeanette Rees of Mayetta, arid Brian Rees and wife Ashley of Rossville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Rees of Holton and Glenn Rees of Silver Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant sister, Betty Rees. Funeral services were Feb. 6, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601. | |
| 9253 |  | Obituary- Rees, Roy 2 Roy Edward Rees Roy Edward Rees, 74, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012. He was born December 13, 1937 in Grantville, KS, the son of Harry F. and Nellie F. (Shope) Rees. He was a graduate of Rossville High School. He served in the National Guard. He was self-employed as a distributor for Deep Rock Service Station of Topeka until 1969 when he relocated with his family to Anchorage, AK. He would later retire from Seymore Foods in Topeka. After his retirement, he worked for Roach Hardware in Topeka. Roy married Beulah M. Burress on July 18, 1957 at Oskaloosa, KS. She survives of the home. Other survivors include three children, Debbi (Howard) Childers, Auburn, Jeanette Rees, Mayetta and Brian (Ashley) Rees, Rossville; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, George Rees, Holton, and Glenn Rees, Silver Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant sister, Betty Rees. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS 66608. Roy will lie in state from 2-5 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601. To view a full obituary and to leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9254 |  | Obituary- Reese, Elizabeth Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Pardee were in Topeka today to attend the funeral service of her relative, Mrs. Elizabeth Reese, held this morning at 10 o'clock at the Assumption Church. | |
| 9255 |  | Obituary- Reese, Jodeane Jodeane Reese April 27, 1928 — December 11, 2020 St. Marys--Jodeane (Irwin) Reese, 92, formally of St. Marys, passed away December 11, 2020, at Kelly House in Meriden. She was born April 27, 1928, in Clay Center, Kansas, the only child of Lester and Ruth (Ingalsbe) Irwin. She grew up in Onaga, Kansas, where she graduated from Onaga High School in 1946. After graduation, she moved to Topeka, where she attended Clarks Business School and worked for Santa Fe as a keypunch operator. She remained friends with classmates and roommates all her life. On February 17, 1952, she married Dudley Reese in Onaga, Kansas, and they settled in St. Marys, where they owned and operated Reese’s Market with his parents. After Dud’s untimely passing in 1969, the store was closed, and she began a new career with the City of St. Marys where she was the city clerk for almost 25 years. She was a member for over 50 years of the United Methodist Church in St. Marys and the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved to travel, shop, play golf, bridge, and scrabble and rarely missed any sporting event of her kids or grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her son Rick (Mary Ellen) Reese, St. Marys and their family Anna (Don) Baker, Rebecca Haggerty, Mark ( Kate) Reese, and Evan Reese, her daughter Carla ( Ron) Perry, Lawrence and their family Sarah (Dale) Nordlund, her son Ron (LeAnna) Reese, Andover, and their family Kasey (Keith) Shepherd and Gina (Curtis) Golba. She is also survived by those to whom she was lovingly known as Grandma the Great: Truman, Andrew, Brooklyn, Calvin and Lincoln Baker, Aidan and Connor Haggerty, Riley and Hudson Reese, Kody and Kameron Shepherd, and John Golba. Funeral services will be private. Jodeane will lie in state, and the family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Masks and social distancing are required. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or the Onaga High School Alumni Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to www.piperfunrelhome.com. | |
| 9256 |  | Obituary- Reichard, Genevieve Genevieve Reichard Genevieve Reichard, 91, St. Marys, died Tuesday, January 13, 1998, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born May 28,1906, in St. Marys, the daughter of Walter “Watts” and Martha Kemp Sadler. She had lived in the St. Marys community all of her life. She was graduated from St. Marys High School. She and her husband, Charles, fanned in the Greenwood community southwest of St Marys for many years. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Friendly Day Circle at the church. She was a member of the Kaw Social Club. She was married to Charles D. Reichard on September 15, 1926, at Topeka. He died April 29,1977. Several nieces and nephews survive, among them are Erma Smith, Cletus Perry and Gerald Perry, all of St. Marys. Her service was Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery south of Belvue. Family visitation was Thursday from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| 9257 |  | Obituary- Reicherter, Albert Albert Reicherter, another old settler of Silver Lake, passed away Monday at 11 o'clock after an illness of several months. The funeral was held at the Reicherter home in Silver Lake under the auspices of the Masonic order, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock and interment made in the Silver Lake cemetery. Mr. Reicherter had lived in Silver Lake over thirty years and had made a specialty of dealing in hay. He is survived by his widow and six children. | |
| 9258 |  | Obituary- Reicherter, Charles Charles F. Reicherter Charles F. Reicherter, 60, Seneca, died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at, a Topeka hospital where he was undergoing surgery for an aortic aneurysm. Mr. Reicherter farmed and raised livestock for many years. He also operated heavy equipment for Mitchell Township. He was born January 5,1938, in Lillis, the son of Leo J. and Teresa Skoch Reicherter. He lived in the Seneca area 55 years. He attended Sts. Peter and Paul School in Seneca. Mr. Reicherter was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Survivors include his mother, Teresa Reicherter, at home; a brother, Douglas Reicherter, Mayetta; and four sisters, Norma Jean Bennett, Rossville, Mary Ellen Fangman, Silver Lake, Margaret Feldkamp, Seneca, and Connie Kroemer, Bern. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Seneca. Burial was in the church cemetery. Lauer Funeral Home, Seneca was in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to the Charles F. Reicherter Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the family. | |
| 9259 |  | Obituary- Reichman, Maud MAUD A. REICHMAN Services were at 1:30 p.m. November 16, at Parker-Price Mortuary for Mrs. Maud Ada Reichman, 96, Richmond, Va., a former Topekan, who died Tuesday, November 14, 1978, in Richmond, Va. She was born October 4, 1882, at Rossville. She spent most of her life in Topeka. She was a member of the Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church. She was married January 21, 1900, at Rossville, to George Nelson Reichman, who died January 2, 1963. A son, Ralph Reichman, and a daughter, Mina Reichman, also preceded her in death. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Doris Kendall, Topeka, Mrs. Violet McGuire, Route 8, Topeka, Mrs. Fern Dewey, Richmond, Va., Mrs. Evelyn Waters, Denver, Mrs. Georgia Orba, Colonia, N.J., and Mrs. Mary Wishart, Rahway, N.J., and two sons, Arlie Reichman, Independence, Mo., and Donald Reichman, Seattle; one sister, Bertha Myers, Topeka; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9260 |  | Obituary- Reid, A.J. Word was received by relatives in Rossville of the death of A.J. Reid of Denver, Colo. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, and two daughters. Mrs. Reid is the former Ruth Kirkpatrick of Rossville. | |
| 9261 |  | Obituary- Reid, Alice 1 ALICE “MICKI” REID Our beloved mother, sister and wife passed peacefully into eternal life on June 14, 2008. Micki entered this world on Oct. 12,1939, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the youngest of seven children born to Ralph and Frances Chapin. She was one-of-a-kind, first always to lend a helping hand no matter the cost. Micki was instrumental in founding the Rossville Community Library in 1968, an effort for which she was about to be honored for. She loved politics as much as her family, and worked at the Kansas Statehouse for Senator Wint Winter during the 1970’s. Micki also owned and operated a clothing store called Charisma in Lawrence in the late 1980s. She is survived by her husband Robert Reid, Topeka, and three children, John, Topeka, Jayne, McClouth, Grady and daughter-in-law Kim of Louisburg, sister Shirley Deal and brother-in-law Warren, Topeka, and six grandchildren, Bailey, Jarred, Makayla, Bronson, Jake and Holden. Private burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Midland Hospice House, Rossville Community Library or the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign. Penwell-Gabel Parker- Price Chapel, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9262 |  | Obituary- Reid, Alice 2 Alice (Micki) Reid Our beloved mother, sister and wife passed peacefully into eternal life on June 14. Micki entered this world on October 12, 1939 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the youngest of seven children born to Ralph and Frances Chapin. She was one-of-a-kind, first always to fend a helping hand no matter the cost. Micki was instrumental in founding the Rossville Community Library in 1968, an effort for which she was about to be honored for. She loved politics as much as her family, and worked at the Kansas Statehouse for Senator Wint Winter during the 1970’s. Micki also owned and operated a clothing store called Charisma in Lawrence in the late 1980’s, She is survived by her husband Robert Reid, Topeka, and three children, John, Topeka, Jayne, McClouth, Grady and daughter-in-law Kim of Louisburg, sister Shirley Deal and brother-in-law Warren, Topeka, and six grandchildren, Bailey, Jarred, Makayla, Bronson, Jake anti Holden. Private burial in Rossville Cemetery. In lieu of Rowers the family suggests donations to the Midland Hospice House, Rossville Community Library or the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a message for the family online, visit www.Penwell-Gabel.com. | |
| 9263 |  | Obituary- Reid, Amanda 1 MRS. AMANDA REID Amanda James was born in Harmony, Ind., July 19, 1859 and passed away at her home in Rossville, Sat. November 7, at the age of 77 years, 3 months, and 19 days. She was the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Stoker James and came to Kansas with her parents, in 1866 and has re¬sided in this community since that time. Until moving to town about eight years ago, she and her husband had resided on the home farm east of Rossville for forty-four years. She was married to John W. Reid, March 10, 1880. To this union four children were born, an infant son having preceded her in death. Surviving her are her husband, John Reid, two daughters, Mrs. Alice Bacon, Twin Falls, Idaho; Mrs. Ethel Kerr, Rossville, Kansas and one son Homer, S. Reid of Rossville, seven grand children, two sisters, Mrs. Lulu Kassebaum, Rossville, Mrs. Ed Kassebaum. Topeka; four brothers, Chas. James, San Francisco, Cal., Harry James, Pasadena, Cal., John James, Topeka and Sherman James, Rossville. She had long been a member and worker in the Presbyterian church until failing health prevented further activities in the work. She was also a member of the Security benefit association. Services were conducted by Dr. H. L. Nelson and the music by the ladies quartette composed of Mesdames Hesse, Wallerstedt, Witter and Navarre, who sang “The City Foursquare” and “Lead Kindly Light,” accompanied by Miss Edith Higginbotham. Interment was in Rossville cemetery. John Rouse, F. P. McCollough, J. C. Bradley, Morris Bond E. G. Griswold and Walter Cless acted as pallbearers. The following out-of-town relatives and friends were in Rossville, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Reid: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas, Mrs. Gladys Reaser, C. M. McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cless, Mr. and Mrs. James Crater, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. James, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kassebaum, Miss Beatrice Kassebaum, Miss Margaret Bond, Mrs. Eunice Jamieson, Mrs. Nadine Gilbert, J. E. Taylor, of Topeka; and Mrs. Harley McCoid of Silver Lake. Glen Kerr, Kansas State student, came home Saturday and remained over Tuesday for the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. John Reid. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express to our many friends and neighbors our sincere gratitude for their expressions of sympathy and many kindnesses shown during the long illness and death of our loving wife and mother and especially to the two women, Mrs. Steffee and Mrs. Ellis who with untiring devotion cared for her through the several years of her suffering. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mr. John Reid and family | |
| 9264 |  | Obituary- Reid, Amanda 2 Mrs. William Butters of Topeka, was in Rossville, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Reid and also was a guest of the L.L. & M.C. at the home of Mrs. Peter Navarre. Glen VanOrsdol and his mother, Mrs. William VanOrsdol, drove out from Topeka, Tuesday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Reid and call on her sister, Mrs. Margaret Witter. | |
| 9265 |  | Obituary- Reid, Arline Arline Josephine Reid LAWRENCE — Arline Josephine Reid, 97, Lawrence, formerly of Rossville, died Friday, May 22, 1998, at a Lawrence retirement home. She and her husband farmed near Rossville for 40 years. She was also a homemaker. Mrs. Reid was born on Jan. 11,1901, in Rossville, the daughter of Reuben L. and Lillie Ellis Wilt. She was the oldest member of the Rossville United Presbyterian Church and was active in various church organizations. She married Homer S. Reid on Sept. 17, 1924, at Topeka. He died on Dec. 23, 1987. Survivors include a son, Robert Reid, Lawrence; a sister, Ruby Sawitzke, Rossville; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Rossville United Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Reid will lie in state after 11 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Arline J. Reid Arline Josephine Reid, 97, Lawrence, formerly of Rossville, died Friday, May 22, 1998, at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. She was born January 11,1901, in Rossville, the daughter of Reuben L. and Lillie Ellis Wilt. She lived at Rossville most of her life before moving to Lawrence in 1988. She was married to Homer S. Reid on September 17, 1924 at Topeka. He died December 23, 1987. She and her husband farmed near Rossville for 40 years. She was a homemaker. She was the oldest member of the Rossville United Presbyterian Church and was active in various organizations of the church. Survivors are one son, Robert S. Reid, Lawrence; one sister, Ruby Sawitzke, Rossville; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her service was Tuesday at the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9266 |  | Obituary- Reid, Edward The only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Reed [sic Reid] died on Tuesday morning, and was buried on Wednesday. [From The Kansas Valley Times, Friday, July 7, 1882] | |
| 9267 |  | Obituary- Reid, Homer Homer S. Reid ROSSVILLE - Homer S. Reid, 87, Rossville, died here Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1987, at a nursing home where had been a patient several years. Mr. Reid was a retired farmer. He was born Feb. 12, 1900, at Rossville, the son of John W. and Amanda Jane James Reid. He grew up in Rossville and was graduated from Rossville High School. Mr. Reid was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville and was church treasurer many years. He was married to Arline Witt [sic Wilt] Sept. 17, 1924, in Topeka. She survives. Survivors include a son, Robert Reid, Lawrence; and three grand-children. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Reid will lie in state from 5 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Rossville, 66533. Homer S. Reid Homer S. Reid, 87, Rossville, died Wednesday, December 23, 1987, at Rossville Valley Manor where he had lived for several years. He was born February 12, 1900, at Rossville, the son of John W. and Amanda Jane James Reid. He grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School. He was a farmer and retired in 1967. Mr. Reid was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and held the office of treasurer for many years. He was married to Arline Wilt of Rossville on September 17, 1924, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Alice Reid, Lawrence; and three grandchildren in Lawrence. Graveside services and interment were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Reid lay in state from 5 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday at the Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church, 66533. | |
| 9268 |  | Obituary- Reid, John F. John Francis Reid ROSSVILLE — John Francis Reid, 79, Rossville, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 1995, at a rest home here. He was born July 20, 1915, in Albany, N.Y., the son of Franklin and Catherine V. Mahar Reid. He served in the Marine Corps 20 years and was a gunnery sergeant when he re¬tired. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Reid was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Albany, N.Y., and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He was married to Betty Louise White. She died Feb. 14, 1990. Survivors include five daughters, Mary McCann, Bagara, Queensland, Australia, Elizabeth C. Bishop and Hope Ann Reid, both in Temecula, Calif., Patty Sorge, Rockville, Md., and Ramona Nichol, Reno, Nev.; and several grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion will conduct graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Reid will lie in state after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion, 442 Main, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 9269 |  | Obituary- Reid, John W. 1 John W. Reid John W. Reid, a resident of Rossville community for sixty-seven years passed away at his home April 6. He was the son of Alexander and Catherine Abbott Reid, of near Kingston, Canada, and was born there April 11, 1854, one of nine children. At the age of 14 he came with his parents to Hampshire, Ill., and settled on a farm near there. One of his nephews still lives on the original home. In 1876 he came west to Kansas, living in Greenwood County for a time and coming to Rossville a year later. In 1880 he was married to Miss Amanda James of Rossville, who preceded him in death in 1936. To this union four children were born, a son Edward, who died in infancy; two daughters and one other son. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church for nearly 50 years and was an elder for more than 30. He was a director of the Peoples State Bank of Rossville until failing health prevented his activity. Those surviving are Mrs. T. Clyde Bacon, Twin Falls, Idaho; Mrs. W. H. Kerr, Rossville, and Homer S. Reid, Rossville; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, James F. Reid, Hampshire, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Corson, Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Ed Dettmer and Mrs. Ralph Rich, both of South Dakota. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 9, at 2:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. N. P. Olney. Music was furnished by Mrs. William Hesse and Mrs. Leo Berry with Miss Frances Eversole accompanying. Pallbearers were Messrs. Joe Barney, William Hesse, Fred McCollough, C. E. Gresser, Von Bloom and Ed James. Interment was in Rossville Cemetery. Out-of-town relatives and friends here for the John Reid funeral were: Mrs. E. C. Kassebaum, Miss Beatrice Kassebaum, Mrs. Mary James, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cless and Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stevens, Miss Joann Reaser, Mrs. James Crater, Mrs. Una Jamieson, Mr. Harry Logan, Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Gibson, Dr. Clinton Stalker, Mrs. Margaret Witter, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Lew Pressgrove, Tecumseh; Clyde Cless, Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Whitehead, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Thomas, Silver Lake; Ivan Morehead, Miss Mae Morehead, Eskridge. DEATHS and FUNERALS John W. Reid, who would have been 90 years old next Tuesday, passed away this Thursday morning at his home, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Presbyterian church. An obituary will be published next week. | |
| 9270 |  | Obituary- Reid, John W. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Lew Pressgrove of Tecumseh were in Rossville to attend the funeral service of her relative, J.W. Reid. They were also guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Cless. (First published in the Rossville Reporter, May 11, 1944) State of Kansas, Shawnee County, as In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the estate of John W. Reid, deceased. No. 15202 Notice of Appointment State of Kansas to: The creditors, heirs, devisees and legatees of John W. Reid, deceased, and all other persons interested or concerned in the estate of said decedent: You are hereby notified that Ethel Kerr and Homer Reid were, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 10th day of May, 1944, duly appointed Administrators C.T.A., of the estate of John W. Reid, deceased, and have qualified as such administrators, C.T.A. and that all creditors must exhibit their demands against said estate, within nine months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law and if their demands are not thus exhibited, the same will be forever barred. Witness our hands, at Topeka, Kansas, the 10th day of May, 1944. Ethel Kerr, Homer Reid, Administrators C.T.A. of the estate of John W. Reid, deceased. 3t26. Our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their help and sympathy in the loss of our father, John W. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. T. Clyde Bacon and Family Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Kerr and Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Homer S. Reid and Robert | |
| 9271 |  | Obituary- Reilly, Catherine 1 Catherine (Dohrman) Reilly Catherine (Dohrman) Reilly died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Mrs. Reilly was born June 16, 1927 at St. Marys, the daughter of John and Mary Brunin Dohrman. She was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. She married James K. Reilly on November 14, 1950. He survives of the home. Other survivors include sons, James M. Reilly, Lees Summit, MO. and Steven P. Reilly, Salina; a daughter, Susan Reilly, Ballwin, MO., sisters, Germaine Durow, Topeka, Margaret Tomson, St. Marys and Dolores Floersch, Rossville and four grandsons. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mrs. Reilly will lie in state after 6:00 P.M. Tuesday at the church where there will be a Prayer Vigil at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to SIDS Resources, 1120 S 6th St, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63104. Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements, www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9272 |  | Obituary- Reilly, Catherine 2 CATHERINE (DOHRMAN) REILLY Catherine (Dohrman) Reilly died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Mrs. Reilly was born June 16, 1927, at St. Marys, the daughter of John and Mary Brunin Dohrman. She grew up in the St. Marys community attending Immaculate Conception grade school and St. Marys High School. She was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. She was a bookkeeper for Commercial Candy and later was a clerk/typist at White Sands Proving Grounds while her husband was in the service. The job she most loved was that of being a wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to dance and enjoyed a good game of cards. Mrs. Reilly was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Bill, Ray, Jack, Lee, Paul Sally, Mary, Veronica and Monica. She married James K. Reilly on Nov. 14, 1950. He survives of the home. Other survivors include sons, James M. Reilly, Lees Summit, Mo., and Steven P. Reilly, Salina; a daughter, Susan Reilly, Ballwin, Mo., sisters, Germaine Durow, Topeka, Margaret Tomson, St. Marys and Dolores Floersch, Rossville; grandsons, Justin, Jason, Jackson and Josiah Reilly. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. | |
| 9273 |  | Obituary- Reimler, George 1 George C. Reimler Retired Chief Warrant Officer George C. Reimler, 83, passed away June 16, 2009, at St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born Dec. 12,1925, at Lupus, Mo., the son of Charles W. and Mary K. Schaffer Reimler. He grew up in the Lupus community and attended Prairie Home High School, Prairie Home, Mo. Reimler served in Germany during World War II. He met Lydia Steinruck; they married June 30, 1948, at Konigshofen, Bavaria, Germany. He retired as a chief warrant officer. Reimler later was the first adminis-trator at St. Marys Manor, holding that position from 1965 until his retirement in the early 1980s. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, Aubert-Wall Veterans of Foreign Wars, St. Marys, and Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. Reimler was elected to St. Marys City Council and had served as mayor. He had also been active in the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce. George was a loving husband, father, opa and uncle. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Reimler in 1984 and a sister, Lilly Bueker in 2008. Survivors include his wife of almost 61 years, Lydia of the home; four daughters and their spouses, Heidy and Ron Elniff of Concordia; Cindy and Roger Erichsen of Milford; Debbie and Tom Brunin of St. Marys; and Christine Reimler of Alma; three brothers and their spouses, Robert and Chlora Reimler of Centertown, Mo.; and Frank and Janet Reimler and Ralph and Connie Reimler, all of Jamestown, Mo.; seven grandsons, Nathan, Matthew, Nicholas, Ryan, Andrew, Phillip and Christopher. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 19 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment was in Mount Calvary Cem¬etery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9274 |  | Obituary- Reimler, George 2 George C. Reimler St. Marys-Ret. Chief Warrant Officer George C. Reimler, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the St. Marys Community Hospital. He was born December 12, 1925 at Lupus, MO., the son of Charles W. and Mary K. Schaffer Reimler. He grew up in the Lupus community and attended Prairie Home High School, Prairie Home, MO. George served in Germany during WWII. He met Lydia Steinruck; they married on June 30, 1948 at Konigshofen, Bavaria, Germany. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. Mr. Reimler later was the first Administrator at St. Marys Manor, holding that position from 1965 until his retirement in the early 1980's. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, Aubert-Wall VFW, St. Marys, and Jimmie Lillard Post NO. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. Mr. Reimler was elected to the St. Marys City Council and had served as Mayor. He had also been active in the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce. George was a Loving Husband, Father, Opa and Uncle. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Reimler in 1984 and a sister, Lilly Bueker in 2008. Survivors include his wife of almost 61 years Lydia of the home; four daughters, Heidy (Ron) Elniff, Concordia; Cindy (Roger) Erichsen, Milford; Debbie (Tom) Brunin, St. Marys; and Christine Reimler, Alma; three brothers, Robert (Chlora) Reimler, Centertown, MO; Frank (Janet) Reimler and Ralph (Connie) Reimler all of Jamestown, MO.; seven grandsons, Nathan, Matthew, Nicholas, Ryan, Andrew, Phillip and Christopher. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 19, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Reimler will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home where there will be a Prayer Vigil at 6:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9275 |  | Obituary- Reiners, Virginia Virginia Rose Hladky Reiners Virginia Rose Hladky Reiners, 75, St. Marys died Tuesday, December 20,2016 at the St. Marys Manor. She was bom August 18,1941 at Sundance, WY., the daughter of Howard Enos and Irene Isabelle Edwards Hladky. She moved to Kansas in 1943 to the Hladky farm then in 1948 she moved to Emmett. Virginia attended school in the Delia and Emmett communities. She played in the band in high school. She attended the Emmett Methodist Church in her youth and became a member in 1952. Virginia was a Girl Scout Leader. She completed courses by mail and received her nursing degree as an LPN in 1963. She married Ronald Houston in 1958 they lived in Emmett, and moved to Wakeeney. She returned to St. Marys after her divorce. On September 22,1962 she married Loran Reiners. In 1973 they moved to Tucson, AZ. where they lived until retirement. They lived in Indianapolis before moving back to St. Marys. Virginia enjoyed fishing, cross stich and crocheting. She loved animals, her pets and other family member pets were like children and grandchildren to her. Survivors include her husband Loran, St. Marys; two sons, Russell (Cynthia) Houston, Leavenworth and Terry (Suzanne) Reiners, Lavon, TX; her daughter, Nancy (Jack) Carpenter, Spokane, WA; two brothers, Merle (Joyce) Hladky and Gregory (Ann) Hladky all of Topeka; her sister, Jeraldine (Allen) Hineman, Lusk, WY; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reiners was cremated. Private memorial services will be at a later date. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. | |
| 9276 |  | Obituary- Reinhardt, Maude Reinhardt Rites Set For Todays Mrs. Maude Z. Reinhardt, 71, of 706 Tyler, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eileen R. Jacoby, 2344 Massachusetts. She was born Dec. 13, 1887, at Rossville and had lived in Topeka since 1905. She was a saleswoman for Pelletier’s Store, Junkins Dry Goods Co. and Crosby Bros, until she retired two years ago. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist and the Mother Church at Boston, Mass. Besides her daughter, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Faye Wilder, Meriden, and one grandson. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery with the McMichael Memorial Home in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9277 |  | 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. | |
| 9278 |  | 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. | |
| 9279 |  | 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. | |
| 9280 |  | 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 | |
| 9281 |  | 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. | |
| 9282 |  | 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. | |
| 9283 |  | 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. | |
| 9284 |  | 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 | |
| 9285 |  | 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] | |
| 9286 |  | 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 | |
| 9287 |  | 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. | |
| 9288 |  | 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. | |
| 9289 |  | 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. | |
| 9290 |  | 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. | |
| 9291 |  | 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…. | |
| 9292 |  | 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. | |
| 9293 |  | 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. | |
| 9294 |  | 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. | |
| 9295 |  | 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. | |
| 9296 |  | 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. | |
| 9297 |  | 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. | |
| 9298 |  | 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. | |
| 9299 |  | 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. | |
| 9300 |  | 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. |
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