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| 9351 |  | Obituary- Robertson, Harry Word has been received here of the death of Harry Robertson, former Topekan, February 5 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lou Wetzel, in Long Beach, Calif. Robertson was employed by the Santa Fe in the motive power department for many years. He moved to California after he retired in 1929. Besides his daughter, Mrs. Wetzel, he is survived by two stepdaughters, Mrs. Leona Edminston Cole and Mrs. Irene Tucker, Long Beach, Calif. Funeral services and burial were in Long Beach. | |
| 9352 |  | Obituary- Robinson, Gertrude Mrs. Gertrude S. Robinson Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Mrs. Gertrude S. Robinson, 94, 3501 Seward, formerly of 215 W. Gordon. She died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 15,1888, at Phillipsburg, the daughter of Frank and Hattie Cuffel. She lived in Delia before she moved to Meriden. Mrs. Robinson and her husband farmed, operated a restaurant and later a grocery store, all at Meriden, before they moved to Topeka in 1950. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. Her husband, Elmer Robinson, died in 1952. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Kitts, Topeka; a stepson, Rill Robinson, Twentynine Palms, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Grace Anders, Topeka; three brothers, Percy Cuffel, Las Altos, Calif., Joe Cuffel, Ault, Colo., and Bruce Cuffel, Long Beach, Wash.; six grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, 66611. | |
| 9353 |  | Obituary- Robinson, Nellie Mrs. Nellie Robinson HOLTON-Mrs. Nellie R. Robinson, 87, Holton, died here Friday in a nursing home where she had been several years. She was born March 5,1885, at Meriden and lived in the Holton community 35 years. She was a member of First Christian Church at Holton. Her husband, Tilden Robinson, died Dec. 14,1955. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edna Holmes, Route 1, Delia; a son, John Robinson, Route 2, Mayetta; a sister, Mrs. Lenora Singer, 1016 N. Quincy; a brother, Claude Martin, 221 Clay; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home at Holton. Burial will be in Mayetta Cemetery. | |
| 9354 |  | Obituary- Robison, Mattie Obituary Notice. ROBISON. - Mattie Robison, wife of Howard Robison, died April 6, 1901, aged 40 years. She was the mother of two children, Gracie and Donald. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a devout Christian, a kind, affectionate mother, devoted wife and a cherished neighbor. She was a good woman - more cannot be said of anyone. The funeral was held April 8th at the home of Grandma and Grandpa Robison and the remains were interred in the Rossville cemetery. Our sympathy goes to the bereft husband and children, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away. W.V. Hook [From The Rossville News, Friday, April 19, 1901] | |
| 9355 |  | Obituary- Rodenbaugh, Ray RAY RODENBAUGH Ray Rodenbaugh, St. Marys, 85, died Thursday, April 20,2006 at the St. Marys Manor. He was born May 24, 1920 at Delia, the son of Amelia and Chris Rodenbaugh. Ray graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in St. Marys. He was a 55 year member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett. Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Doris Bowman Rodenbaugh in 1999. Ray was a pilot, fisherman, business owner, musician, technician and farmer. He was the proprietor of St. Marys Radio & Television for 25 years and later owned and operated Ray’s Place, a convenience store on Highway 63 just north of Jeffrey Road. He is survived by seven children; Dana Rodenbaugh, Colorado Springs, Colo., Darylene Laurent, Phoenix, Ariz., Debra Butler, Manhattan, Diane Holladay, Jupiter, Fla., David Rodenbaugh, Thornton, Colo., Darrell Rodenbaugh, Plano, Tex. and Dennis Rodenbaugh, Syracuse, Kan.; and 11 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, April 24 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray’s name and are suggested to The Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. 17th Floor, Chicago, IL. 60601-7633, 1-800-272-3900 or to American Radio Relay League Scholarship Fund, 225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111 or 860-594-0397. | |
| 9356 |  | Obituary- Roeder, John John Paul Roeder John Paul Roeder, 72, Topeka, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at the Rossville Valley Manor in Rossville. He was born October 12,1927, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Clarence J. and Gladys Silvers Roeder. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS and from Ottawa University, Ottawa. He also graduated from Iliff Methodist School of Theology in Denver, CO, after which he served as a minister in the Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army and also worked many years for the State of Kansas, Personnel Division. Surviving him are a daughter, Denise Lohness, Topeka; two sons, David Roeder, Topeka, and Scott Roeder, Shawnee; a brother, Clarence Roeder, Leawood; and four grandchildren. He was cremated. A graveside service will be at 10:00 Saturday, August 5, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 3223 North 18th Street, Kansas City, KS, under direction of Newcomer Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 North Kansas, Topeka 66608; or Wesley United Methodist Church, 32nd and Barnett, Kansas City, KS 66102. | |
| 9357 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Arizona 1 Arizona L. Rogers A.L. Rogers, whose death occurred Thursday, May 28, at the home of his son, John Rogers, north of Willard, was laid to rest Sunday, May 30th, in the Dover cemetery after a funeral service held at the West Union church south of Willard conducted bt the Rev. G.C. Albin of Rossville. The M.W.A. ritualistic service was exemplified at the cemetery. Mr. Rogers was a native of Peoli, Ohio, where he was born August 31st, 1860 and at the date of his death was 64 years, 8 months and 28 days old. At the age of 18 he united with the Methodist church and remained in that faith. In 1884 he came to Kansas and located near Valencia. Until his removal to Rossville several years ago he had lived continuously in the Willard neighborhood. During his residence here Mr. Rogers had made many warm friends. A large number of Rossville people attended the funeral service. The pallbearers included Messrs. R.R. Hawks, Elmer Witter, Harley Seigle, I.T. Hopkins, Ted Fields and A.B. Jamieson. Beside the widow he is survived by four sons and three daughters, Abe Rogers, P.D. Rogers, and Mrs. Helen Taber, all of Willard; Mrs. Abbie Edgar of Pullman, Washington; Mrs. Ruth Page of Rossville. | |
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| 9359 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Bertha Mrs. Bertha A. Rogers Mrs. Bertha Rogers, 62, died Monday morning at her home, four miles north of Dover. She was born July 27, 1881, near Dover and had made her home in that community her entire life. She was a member of the Dover Federated church. She is survived by her husband, John V. Rogers; a daughter, Mrs. Ocea Mansell, Alma; a son, Clyde Rogers, Rossville; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Lyttle, Topeka and Mrs. Joe Tomson, Dover; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Dover Federated Church. Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens, Mrs. Charity, James, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stevens of Topeka drove to Dover Wednesday afternoon to attend the funeral service of Mrs. John Rogers held at the Dover Federated Church. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hesse and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Campbell were among the out-of-town friends at Dover, Wednesday afternoon to attend the funeral services of Mrs. John Rogers held at the Dover Federated church. | |
| 9360 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Clyde 1 Clyde Rogers dies Saturday at his home Clyde H. Rogers, 62, prominent farmer and stockman, died Saturday, Jan. 1, at his home a mile south of Rossville. He had been a patient in a Topeka hospital from Dec. 27-Dec. 31. He had a heart ailment. Mr. Rogers was born Apr. 11, 1909, at Dover and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, Rossville; Scottish Rite bodies and Arab Shrine in Topeka. He was also a member of the Kansas Livestock Association. Mr. Rogers was a member of the board of directors of Silver Lake State Bank, and served on the Shawnee County area planning board. He was married to Fern Pendleton Aug. 6, 1936, at Riley. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Mrs. Jane Fritz, Los Alamitos, Calif.; a son: Don Rogers, Maple Hill; a sister: Mrs. Ocea Zaleuke; a grandson: John Warren Rogers, Maple Hill. Services were held Tuesday at the Parker Mortuary, Topeka, with burial in the Rossville Cemetery. The Hesperian Lodge conducted graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or to the American Heart Association. | |
| 9361 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Clyde 4 Clyde H. Rogers Clyde H. Rogers, 62, Route 1, Rossville, died Saturday at his home a mile south of Rossville. He had been a patient in a Topeka hospital from Dec. 27 to Dec. 31. He had a heart ailment. He was born April 11, 1909, at Dover and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a farmer and stockman many years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Hesperian Lodge No. Ill, AF&AM, both at Rossville, and Scottish Rite bodies and Arab Shrine in Topeka. He also was a member of the Kansas Livestock Assn. He was a member of the board of directors of Silver Lake State Bank and served on the Shawnee County area planning board. He was married to Fern Pendleton August 6, 1936, at Riley. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jane Fritz, Los Alamitos, Calif.; a son, Don Rogers, Maple Hill; a sister, Mrs. Ocea Zaleuke, 1801 Broadview Drive; and a grandson. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Rossville or to the American Heart Assn. | |
| 9362 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Debra DEBRA ROGERS Debra J. Rogers, 20, died late in November following a lengthy illness due to cancer. She and her family lived in Winnemucca, Nev. Debra was married to Michael D. Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rogers, former Rossville residents. Harold managed the alfalfa mill many years. They now live in Nevada. Funeral services for Mrs. Rogers were held in the Winnemucca Assembly of God Church, with interment in the Winnemucca Cemetery. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Paula; her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. A number of nieces and nephews also survive her. | |
| 9363 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Fern 1 Fern Chettie Rogers ROSSVILLE — Fern Chettie Rogers, 85, Rossville, died Thursday, March 9, 1995, at her daughter’s home in Festus, Mo. Mrs. Rogers had taught school at the Lipp School and in Rossville. She was born Dec. 25, 1909, at Silver Lake, the daughter of Dudley and Lorena Moseley Pendleton. Mrs. Rogers was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, the auxiliary to the Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville, Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake, the Kansas State Historical Society and the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society. She was married to Clyde H. Rogers on Aug. 6, 1936. He died Jan. 1, 1972. Survivors include a daughter, Jane McClelland, Festus, Mo.; a son, Don C. Rogers, Topeka; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers will lie in state from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary and from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 586, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 9364 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Fern 3 Fern C. Rogers Mrs. Fern Chettie Rogers, 85, Rossville, died Thursday morning, March 9, 1995, at the home of her daughter in Festus, Mo. She was born December 25, 1909, at Silver Lake, the daughter of Dudley and Lorna Moseley Pendleton. She taught at Lipp School and at Rossville public schools before her marriage. She was married to Clyde H. Rogers August 6, 1936. He died January 1, 1972. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church; the Auxiliary to Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion of Rossville; Loyal Chapter #176, Order of the Eastern Star of Silver Lake; The Kansas State Historical Society; and Santa Fe Trail Historical Society. Survivors include a daughter, Jane McClelland, Festus, Mo.; a son, Don C. Rogers, Topeka; and four grandchildren. Her funeral service was at 2:00 Sunday afternoon at the Rossville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Rogers officiating. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery under direction of Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 586, Rossville 66533. | |
| 9365 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Grace Grace M. Rogers Dover-Grace M. Rogers, 100, died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Rolling Hills Care Home in Topeka. She was born February 20, 1908 near Rossville, the daughter of William and Flora Kinnett Sanders. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1926 and taught school in the Rossville community for 8 years. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Dover Federated Church, the ladies aide of the church and the Dover Grange. She had lived all of her married life in the Dover community until moving to Topeka several years ago. She was united in marriage to Warner Rogers on August 1, 1934 at Rossville. He preceded her in death on October 15,1993. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Greg Vilander on July 4,1970. Survivors include a son Marvin (Ruth) Rogers, Richardson, TX; a daughter Norma Jean (Leon) Vilander, Eskridge; grandchildren, LuAnn Buchan, Scott (Lorie) Rogers and Gayle Rogers; 7 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 23,2009 at the Dover Federated Church. Interment will be in the Dover Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Federated Church or to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Online condolence may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9366 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Harold Harold Gene Rogers, 90, passed away at home on October 27, 2018 in Middleton, Idaho. Harold was born on October 10, 1928 to Albert and Evelyn Rogers in Kearney, Nebraska. He married Marcia Hagerty in 1952. While living in Nebraska and Iowa they had three sons. The family moved to Rossville, Kansas in 1959, where Harold was the manager at an alfalfa dehydrator plant for over 10 years. Harold loved to raise pheasants and peacocks, hunt and fish. In 1970, the family moved to Winnemucca, Nevada where he worked as a mechanic for the Humboldt County School District. While working for the school district, he met and married Marilyn Lesh in 1976. Harold and Marilyn later moved to Middleton, Idaho where Harold continued to work as a mechanic until he retired. Harold is survived by his wife, Marilyn Rogers, brother, Frank (Janet), sons William (Brandis) and Michel (Karen), step-daughter Kay (Blaine) and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren Harold is preceded in death by his parents, son Gary Rogers, step-sons Brian and Carson Clelland, and his sisters Betty, Elaine, Pat and Marlene. Condolences may be given at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com | |
| 9367 |  | Obituary- Rogers, John V. John Vernon Rogers of Willard died October 30 in a Topeka hospital. He was born January 16, 1884, in Ohio and had lived in the Dover and Willard communities since he was seven years old. . He was a member of the Dover Federated Church, the Dover Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite bodies and the Arab Shrine. . He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Minnie Rogers, of the home; a son, Clyde Rogers, Rossville; a daughter, Mrs. Ocea Zaleuke, Topeka; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Abe Rogers, Tuscon, Arizona, and Paul Rogers, Willard; and three sisters, Mrs. Abbie Everett (Edgar), San Bernadino, California, Mrs. Ruth Page, Rossville, and Mrs. Helen Taber, Dover. Funeral serrvices were held at the Dover Federated Church with burial in Dover Cemetery. | |
| 9368 |  | Obituary- Rogers, John W. John W. Rogers, 50, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born November 23, 1970, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Don and Ruth (Raine) Rogers. John graduated from Rossville High School in 1989. He worked as a Sous Chef. John was a proud recovering member of the Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Survivors include his parents, Don and Ruth Rogers of Topeka; his brother, Jared Rogers of Topeka; his uncles and aunts, Martin (Jane) McClelland of Rossville, Art (Tamara) Raine of Harrison, Arkansas, Linda Raine and Robert (Cathy) Cooper both of Topeka. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clyde (Fern) Rogers; his maternal grandparents, Joe (Dorothy) Raine and Ruth Raine. John enjoyed aviation, history, museums, cooking, painting, drawing or anything he could do with his hands. John was very creative and gifted. Honoring John’s request, cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held at a later date post Covid-19. Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610 is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, KS 66604. | |
| 9369 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Joseph Joseph Rogers DELIA — Joseph “Shipshee" Rogers, 54, Delia, was dead on arrival at Holton Hospital following an automobile accident on Wednesday, Jan. 22, west of Mayetta. Mr. Rogers was employed at Merry Manor Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 2, 1944, at Kansas City, Kan., the son of Mary Shipshee. He attended Pohattan School and had lived in Delia for several years. He married Mary Shobney in 1974. They were divorced in 1978. Survivors include two daughters, Amy Johnson and Tracey Rogers, both of Delia; a son, Joseph "Bob" Rogers Jr., Delia; two sisters, Gilreath Aitkens, Hiawatha, and Gaynell Jessepe, Topeka; five brothers, Aaron Aitkens and Lymon Aitkens, both of Mayetta, Kevin Aitkens and Merle Jessepe. both of Topeka, and Robert Jessepe, Greeley, Colo.; and one grandson. Kennekuk Church services will be at 8 p.m. today at the Kickapoo Community Building. Burial services will be at noon Saturday at the community building, followed by burial at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Green Family Cemetery on the Kickapoo Reservation. Visitation will be until 2:30 p.m. today at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton. | |
| 9370 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Mary 1 Jennie Rogers Funeral services for Jennie Rogers were held last Friday afternoon at the Rossville Methodist Church, with the pastor, Don Jones, officiating. Music was furnished by Mr. Tom Scott, accompanied by Mrs. Opal Lambotte, of Dover. Pallbearers were Messrs. Clyde Rogers, Warner Rogers, Russell Wooster, John Stevens and L.B. Crow. Burial in the Dover Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers was born September 6, 1876, in Lisbon, Penn., and passed away at her home in Rossville, Wednesday, December 7, 1949. She came to Kansas at the age of 8. She had lived in Rossville since 1918 and was a member of the Methodist Church. She was united in marriage to A.L. Rogers on December 27, 1893. To this union were born three children: one son, Paul D. Rogers, Willard; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Taber, Dover, and Mrs. Ruth Page, Rossville. Beside her three children and three grandchildren: Dean Page and Phyllis Page, Rossville, and Mrs. Lillian Rippetoe, Wichita, Kan., she also is survived by four stepchildren: John Rogers, Willard; Abe Rogers, Topeka; Arthur Rogers, Dover, and Mrs. Abby Edgar, San Bernardino, Calif.; two brothers, Earl Lyttle, Winter Park, Fla.; Glenn Lyttle, Franklin Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Abbie Atwell, Clintonville, Pa.; Mrs. Bess Atwell, Grove City, Pa.; Mrs. Florence Pery, Polk, Pa.; and Mrs. Helen Phipps, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Jennie Rogers Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Rogers, 73, who died Wednesday morning at her home in Rossville, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rossville Methodist church. Burial will be in the Dover cemetery. The body will lie [in] state at the Parker Mortuary from Thursday noon until Friday noon. Mrs. Rogers was born in Lisbon, Pa., and came to Kansas when she was 8 years old. She had lived in Rossville since 1918, and was a member of the Methodist church. She leaves one son, Paul D. Rogers of Willard; two daughters, Mrs. Helen F. Tabor of Dover and Mrs. Ruth P. Page of Rossville; three grandchildren Mrs. Lillian Rippetoe of Wichita and Phyllis and Dean Page of Rossville; two brothers, Earl Lyttle of Winter Park, Fla, and Glenn Lyttle of Franklin, Pa., four sisters, Mrs. Lee Atwell of Clintonville, Pa., Mrs. Ed Atwell of Grove City, Pa., Mrs. David Perry of Polk, Pa., and Mrs. Helen Phipps of Pittsburg, Pa. Card of Thanks – We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for the beautiful floral offerings, and acts of kindness during the short illness and death of our beloved mother, and grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taber Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Page Mr. and Mrs. Kent Rippetoe Phyllis and Dean Page | |
| 9371 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Mary 2 Out-of-town relatives and friends here for the funeral were: Mr. Earl Lyttle, Park, Florida; Mr. Carl Lockard, Neodesha, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Kay Crow, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Eckert and John Jackson, Willard; Mrs. Charity James, Mrs. Floyd Cless, Mrs. Ross Smith, Mrs. Nellie Johnson, Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Miss Ada Crow, Miss Mildred Crow, all of Topeka; Mrs. Sells and Miss Ava Sells, Maple Hill, Mrs. Troy Lemon, St. Marys; Mrs. Lee Jennings, Mrs. Boler, Mrs. Doris Brennan, Mrs. Carl Taber, Mrs. Austin Sage, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rutledge, Mr. and Mrs. James Bassett, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Miller, Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taber, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Warner Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Woofter of Dover; Mr. Abe Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Kent Rippetoe of Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers, Willard. | |
| 9372 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Robert Robert D. ‘Bob’ Rogers Robert D. "Bob" Rogers, 80, Topeka, died Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Midland Hospice House. He was born July 17, 1925, at Elmont, the son of William Paul and Hazel F. Layman Rogers. Mr. Rogers served in the Army and was retired from Goodyear after 30 years of service. He was a member of Hoyt Lodge No. 327 AF&AM and Capital City Daylight Lodge No. 454 AF&AM. He also was a member of Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies and had received the honorary 33rd Degree. He also was a member of Arab Shrine Temple, Legion of Honor Unit and Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion. He was a pedal steel guitar player, playing with numerous country bands over the years. He married Eileen M. Myers on Jan. 18,1947, at Ottawa. She survives, of the home. Other survivors include a brother, Donald Rogers, Topeka; sister, Marie Wright, Topeka; brother-in-law, Melvin E. Myers, Kansas City, Mo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mr. Rogers was cremated. Masonic services will be conducted by Hoyt Lodge No. 327, AF&AM and Rose Croix services will be conducted by Topeka Scottish Rite Bodies at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence. The family will receive friends following lodge services until 8 p.m. Inurnment will be in Penwell-Gabel’s Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Arab Shrine Temple, Children’s Hospitals Transportation Fund, 1305 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, 66612. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 9373 |  | Obituary- Rogers, Warner Warner W. Rogers DOVER — Warner W. Rogers, 85, Dover, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1993, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Rogers was a farmer in Dover several years. He was born Dec. 22, 1907, near Willard, the son of Arthur and Ethel Miller Rogers. He grew up in Willard and was graduated from Rossville High School in 1926. He was a member of the Dover Federated Church, and was a 50-year member of both the Dover Grange and Dover Lodge No. 138, AF&AM. He was married to Grace Sanders in Rossville in 1934. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Norma Rogers Vilander, Eskridge; a son, Marvin Rogers, Richardson, Texas; three sisters, Nora Todd and Marjorie Woofter, both of Maple Hill, and Winnie Smith, Topeka; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Dover Federated Church. Burial will be in the Dover Cemetery. Mr. Rogers will lie in state from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today at Crable Funeral Home in Eskridge. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the Dover Federated Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9374 |  | Obituary- Rogers, William William Rogers ST. MARYS — William V. “Porkey” Rogers, 77, St. Marys, died Wednesday, May 15,2002, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mr. Rogers worked for Douglas Construction and M.W. Watson Construction for more than 33 years. He and his wife owned and operated the B&B Cafe in St. Marys for 23 years. Mr. Rogers served in tire U.S. Naval Reserve, the Army and the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was born Dec. 30,1924, at St. Marys, the son of Edward and Martha Mullen Rogers. He grew up in the St. Marys community and lived in the area all of his life. Mr. Rogers was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. He was a 50- year member of K of C Council No. 657, St. Marys; Goodyear VFW Post No. 2187, Topeka; Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post No. 31, Rossville; and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local No. C96, Topeka. He married Lorene Fry on Aug. 18,1951, at Newbury. She survives of the home. Survivors also include a daughter, Beverly A. Rogers, St. Marys; a sister, Vena M. Willingham, Topeka; and a brother, Orval E. Rogers, Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, with military honors by Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post No. 31. Mr. Rogers will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Porkey Rogers Memorial Fund, to be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9375 |  | Obituary- Romick, George GEORGE F. ROMICK George F. Romick, 79, Topeka, died Friday, October 3, 1980, at a Topeka hospital. He was born November 28, 1900, at Maple Hill, the son of H. S. and Maggie Oliver Romick. Mr. Romick worked for Santa Fe Railway Company from 1923 to 1931. He later was a member of the Topeka Fire Department from 1932 to 1961, when he retired as an assistant fire chief. He was a member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church. He was married to Martha Swaney on February 10, 1923, at Hickman Mills, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include a brother, O. L. Romick, Topeka; and a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Whelan, Harveyville. Services were at 11 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 1275 Boswell, Topeka, Ks. 66604, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| 9376 |  | Obituary- Romick, William WILLIAM L. ROMICK William Laurence Romick, 86, Maple Hill, died Tuesday, July 1, 1986, at the Rossville Valley Manor. Mr. Romick was an engineer and had owned and operated a waterfront marina at Mount Clemens, Mich. He returned to Maple Hill several years ago. He was born June 19, 1900, at Maple Hill, the son of William McCollough and Mary McClelland Romick. He was graduated from Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan. He spent most of his life at Mount Clemens, Mich. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Wilmary Woebbeking and Alice Louise Romick, both of Mount Clemens, Mich.; two sons, Carl Romick, Mount Clemens, Mich., and Burl Romick, Portland, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Edna Law, Liberal; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Romick donated his body to the University of Kansas School of Medicine for research. Verschelden Funeral Home of St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9377 |  | Obituary- Roney, Phyllis Phyllis M. Roney CATAWBA, N.C. — Phyllis M. Roney, 80, of James St., Catawba, N.C., formerly of Topeka, Kan., died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005, at the Hospice House of Catawba Valley. Born June 22, 1925, in Shawnee County, Kan., she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Alice Stum DeGraff. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a member of Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle No. 503 in Topeka. She was retired after 30 years as secretary to the superintendent of Auburn-Washburn U.S.D. No. 437. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Alice Roney, Houston, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Norma and William Meece, Catawba, N.C.; four sisters, Vera Sicking, Topeka, Dolly Heiland, Rossville, Patricia Brown, Meriden, and Bonnie Thomas, Silver Lake; two grandsons; and seven great-grand¬children. A funeral mass will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Newton, N.C. Father Jim Collins and Deacon Scott Gilfillan will officiate and burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 to 5:45 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to N.C. Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215 or to Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Rob¬inson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658. Condolences may be sent to the Roney family at www.willisreynoldsfuneralhome.com. The Roney family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton, N.C. | |
| 9378 |  | Obituary- Ronnebaum, David David L. Ronnebaum David L. Ronnebaum, 59, Rossville passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his rural Rossville home. He was born February 26, 1960 at Axtell, the son of Donald A. and Rose Marie Martin Ronnebaum. David grew up in the St. Marys and Delia communities and graduated from Rossville High School in 1979. David worked for Custom Wood Products in St. Marys where he began his 35-year career on April 7, 1983. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, and Knights of Columbus Council NO. 657 in St. Marys. He coached his children in baseball, basketball and softball and loved to give his advice to them on their golf game. He enjoyed his grandchildren, KU, and golfing. He was preceded in death by his mother Rosie on March 14, 2017. On May 19, 1984 he was united in marriage to Beth A. Baumchen at Emmett. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his father, Donald A. Ronnebaum, St. Marys; his son, Derek (Brittany) Ronnebaum, Las Vegas, NV; his two daughters, Kristen (Bryant) Clark and Nicole (Lance) Burroughs, all of Ottawa; two brothers, Terry (Carol) Ronnebaum, Topeka and Mike (Janet) Ronnebaum, Axtell; three sisters, Jeanne (Nick) Disidore, Lenexa, Linda (Dan) Luthi, Wamego and Diane (Jim) Todd, Lenexa; three grandchildren, Tristan, Aiden and Zayne. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made in David's name to help offset funeral expenses and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, KS . 66536. | |
| 9379 |  | Obituary- Ronnebaum, Donald 1 Donald (Don) August Ronnebaum, 88, passed away peacefully after his lengthy battle with cancer on Saturday, March 5th, 2022, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. Don was born in Baileyville, KS on June 28th, 1933, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Reinecke) Ronnebaum. As he grew up, he worked on the family farm with his father, five brothers, and sister. Don was then drafted into the United States Army in 1951. In his time with the Army, he served in Washington D.C. He married Rose Marie Martin on October 27th, 1956, in Hanover, KS. Shortly after getting married, they purchased a farm near Delia, KS, where they raised their six children. This is where Don passed along his love for fishing to his children, as they spent many hours fishing at their farm ponds. Don worked as a Machinist at Allis Chalmers in Topeka, and then later worked at Jeffery Energy Center as a Machinist as well, where he retired from in 1995. He was a member of the United Electrical Workers (UEW) of America and the International Machinist Union. Don and Rosie moved to St. Mary’s in 1996, where they built their retirement home. They lived many happy years together in this home, where they created and shared memories with their children and grandchildren. In his retirement years, Don enjoyed spending time restoring cars in his shop, fishing, and camping. Don and Rosie spent every summer in their camper at Tuttle Creek Lake. The two were happily married for 60 years and Don loved nothing more than spending time with Rosie. She preceded him in death in 2017, after her hard-fought battle with cancer in which he was always by her side. He also experienced a great loss in his son David, in 2019. After Rosie and David’s deaths, one of his greatest joys was being able to go on the Kansas Honor Flight with his granddaughter, as his student guardian. This was a time when he was able to reflect on his days in the service, and some of the moments that truly shaped his life. Don had many happy memories of the time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a man of great Christian faith and instilled that in his children as well. Don and Rosie were longtime parishioners of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Mary’s. He was also a 3rd degree Knight in The Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his children, Terry (Carol) Ronnebaum, Topeka, KS, Mike (Janet) Ronnebaum, Axtell, KS, Jeanne (Nick) Disidore, Spring Hill, KS, Linda Luthi, Lawrence, KS, and Diane (Jim) Todd, Kansas City, MO, daughter-in-law Beth Ronnebaum (David), Ottawa, KS, 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. | |
| 9380 |  | Obituary- Ronnebaum, Donald 2 Don will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6-7 pm Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Mary’s, KS. The rosary will follow at 7:00 pm, after the conclusion of the visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Don will be buried next to his loving wife, and son at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Mary’s. Memorial contributions can be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Food Pantry and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Mary’s, KS, 66536. | |
| 9381 |  | Obituary- Ronnebaum, Rose ROSE MARIE RONNEBAUM Rose Marie “Rosie” Martin Ronnebaum, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 14,2017, peacefully at home after courageously battling cancer for two years. Rosie was born in Hanover on April 2, 1936, the daughter of Margaret and Sylvester Martin. She graduated from Hanover High School. After graduation, she worked for; the State of Kansas in Topeka, until she married Donald A. Ronnebaum on October 27, 1956. After marriage, Rosie enjoyed raising her six children on a farm. Later in life she worked for USD No. 321 as a cook until she retired. Don and Rosie moved to St. Marys, in 1996. Rosie loved her flowers and her hobbies included tending to her flower garden, sewing, quilting, gardening, reading and camping. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. In her retirement years she liked to travel and camp. Rosie thoroughly valued her time she spent with her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Joe Martin and a sister-in- law Mariane Martin. Rosie leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, Don of the home. Other survivors include her children, Terry (Carol) Ronnebaum, Topeka, Mike (Janet) Ronnebaum, Axtell, David (Beth) Ronnebaum, Rossville, Jeanne (Nick) Disidore, Lenexa, Linda (Dan) Luthi. Wamego, and Diane (Jim) Todd, Lenexa; brothers, Dennis and Lawrence Martin, Hanover and Vern Martin, Aurora, CO; her sister. Ruth Grieves, MN; 15 grandchildren and three- great- grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Rosie laid in state and the family received friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 17, 2017 at the church where there was a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or Immaculate Conception Food Pantry and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. To leave an online condolence please go to www. piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 9382 |  | Obituary- Ronsse, David St. Marys—David A. “Dave” Ronsse, 69, passed away late Thursday, March 25, 2021, at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born October 24, 1951, at Wamego, the son of Joseph Raymond and Mary Kathleen Ahearn Ronsse. Dave graduated from St. Marys High School with the class of 1970. He joined the United States Navy in 1971 and served until 1975, and served aboard the USS American 66, and was stationed in Viet Nam. After being honorably discharged from the Navy he worked for Poppelreiter Farms and later for the utility department for the City of St. Marys retiring in 2014. Dave was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He was the Commander of Aubert-Walls VFW Post No. 7796 in St. Marys. Dave enjoyed woodworking and making toys, he also enjoyed camping and traveling. He loved family time and get-togethers. Dave was a great Kansas State University fan and was the grandson of the late Michael F. Ahearn whom the Ahearn Fieldhouse was named for. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Marie Crawshaw. On February 25, 1984, he was united in marriage to Christy Pearl in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Ryan (Andrea) Ronsse, St. Marys and Adam Ronsse, Alma; his brother, Michael (Nancy) Ronsse, Springfield; two sisters, Kate Brehn and Maggi Ronsse, both of Topeka; five grandchildren, Carter, Ryder, Emma, Ella, and Everett. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Dave will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Aubert-Walls VFW No. 7796 for the avenue of flags or the St. Marys Food Pantry and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9383 |  | Obituary- Ronsse, Ernest ERNEST RONSSE Ernest F. Ronsse, 81, of St. Marys, Kansas, prominent lamb feeder and stockman died Monday afternoon in St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, after a short illness. He was born August 14, 1876 in Renaix, Belgium, and came to this country with his parents when he was 6 years old. He settled on a farm in the Sandy Hook Community near St. Marys, where he has since made his home. He was united in marriage to Nora Downing of St. Marys at the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys in 1911. Mrs. Ronsse preceded him in death July 22, 1947. Mr. Ronsse was associated with his brothers for many years in extensive lamb feeding, stock raising and farming. He was an Honorary Member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus for fifty years. He was a member of the Farmers Union Sandy Hook Local for many years. The rosary was recited at 8:30 P. M. Wednesday at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Funeral services will be at 9:00 A M today at the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Ronsse is survived by one son, Ernest F. Ronsse, Jr. of the home, eight grand-children and one brother, Achille Ronsse, St. Marys. One son, Frank R. Ronsse, preceded him in death, March 9, 1957. | |
| 9384 |  | Obituary- Ronsse, Mildred MILDRED N. RONSSE Mildred N. Ronsse, 93, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at the St. Marys, Manor. She was born Nov. 12, 1915, at Madison, the daughter of Vern P. and Mary Myrtle Rake Hoobler. She graduated from Maple Hill High School. She had lived in St. Marys many years. Mrs. Ronsse was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She was united in marriage to Leo I. Ronsse on Aug. 24, 1940, at St. Marys. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1992, a daughter Mary Jo Ronsse preceded her in death on April 2,2008. Mrs. Ronsse was also preceded in death by five brothers, Harold, Raymond, Dwight, Albert and Lloyd Hoobler. Survivors include four sons, Robert (Darlene) Ronsse, John (Donna) Ronsse, William (Terri) Ronsse and Perry (Anna) Ronsse, all of Topeka; a daughter, Ann (Ray) Barthuly, St. Marys; three brothers, Forest Hoobler, Topeka, Everett Hoobler, St. Marys, and Lester A. Hoobler, Seattle; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, March 9, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund or Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 9385 |  | Obituary- Ronsse, William WILLIAM J. ‘BILL’ RONSSE WilliamJ. “Bill” Ronsse, 60, Topeka, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born April 18, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Leo I. and Mildred N. Hoobler Ronsse. Bill graduated from St. Marys High School. Bill worked at the Topeka Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant in Topeka for 35 years. He was a member of United Steelworkers Local 307 in Topeka. Bill was a member of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Jo Ronsse. On July 9, 1977 he was united in marriage to Terri Droegemeier in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, Tanner Ronsse, Topeka; his daughter, Billie Billings, Topeka; three brothers, Robert (Darlene) Ronsse, Topeka, John (Donna) Ronsse, Morristown, TN., and Perry Ronsse, Manhattan; his sister, Ann (Ray) Barthuly, St. Marys; his grandson, Reice. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery St. Marys. Mr. Ronsse laid in state and the family received friends from 6:00 until the rosary at 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 29, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the William J. Ronsse Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9386 |  | Obituary- Roosevelt, Craig Craig Wallace Roosevelt Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Gage Park Baptist Church for Craig Wallace Roosevelt, 23, Topeka. He died Friday, Feb. 17, 1989, at an Olathe medical center. He had been ill. He was born Dec. 30, 1965, at Lakeside, Calif., the son of Jack and Diane Diehl Roosevelt. He had been a Topekan since 1967 and was graduated from the Capper Foundation May 20, 1987. Mr. Roosevelt participated in the Kansas Special Olympics and United Cerebral Palsy Games and attended the Muscular Dystrophy Camp. He was a member of Gage Park Baptist Church, Boy Scouts of America, the Garden Club, Art Club, sports class, performing arts and Youth for Christ. Survivors include his mother, Diane Buchannon, Topeka; his father, Jack Roosevelt, Corona, Calif.; three sisters, Jackie Parr and Sherry Flores, both of Houston, and Krissy Pfefferle, Pitman, N.J.; a brother. Rusty Roosevelt, Salina; and grandmothers, Elizabeth Diehl, Perry, and Leona Clayberg, Corona, Calif. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Roosevelt will Tie in state from 9 a m. to 8 p.m. today at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton and from 10 a.m. to the service time Monday at the church. Relatives and friends will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Capper Foundation for Crippled Children. 3500 W. 10th, 66604. | |
| 9387 |  | Obituary- Root, Luther Luther H. Root, 70, retired farmer died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edna Figgins, 153 Story street Monday morning. He was born March 5, 1862 and was widely known in Silver Lake and vicinity. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge of Silver Lake. He retired from the farm 12 years ago. He had made several trips to California in recent years and had been home only three weeks. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen W. Root, Topeka; three daughters, Mrs. Figgins, Topeka; Mrs. Louise Whitehead, Rossville and Mrs. Jeanette Regnani, Topeka; two sons, Fred A. Root, Tecumseh and Theodore L. Root, Silver Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Hughes and Miss Sarah Root of Ingleside home and Mrs. Laura Worland, Topeka and 11 grand children. The funeral was held at Grace cathedral at 2:30 o’clock Thursday morning. Interment was made in Rochester cemetery. The body lay in state at the Penwell mortuary from 9 until 12 o’clock Thursday morning. | |
| 9388 |  | Obituary- Ropp, Henry Forrest Ropp received a card Thursday from relatives at Springfield, Ohio, telling of the death of his uncle, Henry Ropp. Mr. Ropp died while sitting at the breakfast table. He was 67 years old. | |
| 9389 |  | Obituary- Ropp, Sarah Mrs. John Ropp Passed Away Sarah Jane Ropp aged 78 years 2 months and 22 days passed away at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning, Feb. 10, after a short illness. Her death was due to over exertion in caring for the sick members of her family. Mrs. Ropp had been frail for years with frequent attacks of her heart and her age made each attack of increasing severity. Sarah Jane Kelley was born November 19, 1841, at Hartford, Backford County, Indiana. At the age of 19 she was united in marriage to John R. Ropp at Hartford City, Ind., where they lived until 1869 when they came with their family to Kansas settling first at Silver Lake where they resided for about three years. Next they moved to the Wilmot farm near Maple Hill for one year and moved to Rossville in 1873 where the family has resided since. Mrs. Ropp united with the Methodist church in 1875 at services held at that time in the old school building on north Navarre street and has continued in that faith. Ten children were born to Mrs. Ropp three of whom survive her. Forrest with whom she has made her home since the death of her husband, Grant, of Wakeeney, Kansas, and Mrs. Minnie Haywood, of Rossville. Other surviving relatives are her brother, Joe Kelley and half brother, H. Themas both of Hartford, Ind. The funeral was held today at 2 p.m. at the home conducted by Rev. McCulloch of the Methodist church and interment made in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9390 |  | Obituary- Rose, Allen Allen Leroy Rose Allen Leroy Rose, 86, Rossville passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Colmery-O’Neil VA. Hospital in Topeka. He was born May 26,1930 in Metcalf, Illinois, the son of James and Dorothy Rogers Rose. Allen attended Charleston High School in Charleston, IL. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and was wounded in combat on February 22,1951. Allen was awarded a purple heart and a bronze star for bravery. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was married to Dolores Britt on October 24, 1952. She survives at the home. Other survivors are two sons, Steve (Nancy) of Delia and Randy, of Sabetha; his daughter, Sandee (Steve Schnelz) Milwaukee, WI; a sister, Donna Satterfield, Charleston, IL; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Allen was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson; three sisters and three brothers. Memorial services were Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Inurnment followed in the Rossville Cemetery with military services conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made in Allen’s name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9391 |  | Obituary- Rose, James Allen Rose was called to Charleston, Illinois, Wednesday by the death of his father. He returned home Sunday afternoon. | |
| 9392 |  | Obituary- Rose, Marie Mrs. Marie A. Rose Mrs. Marie Anna Rose, Silver Lake, died Friday, June 23, 1989, at a Topeka convalescent center. She had cancer. Mrs. Rose worked at Morrell’s Packing Plant during her early adult life. After rearing her family she worked for Sears until she retired in June 1982. She was born Feb. 12, 1921, on a farm north of Delia, the daughter of Renne and Zoe Daniels De Wilde. She attended grade school near Delia and high school in St. Marys. She had lived in Topeka before she moved to Silver Lake 13 years ago. Mrs. Rose was a member of Arab Shrine Ladies, Provost Guard Unit, Santa Fe Retired Employees Club and Sears Retirement Club. She was married to Ralph E. Rose May 1, 1947, in Perry. He survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Dorothy Snell, Rita Snyder and Betty Francis, all of Topeka, and Ruth Bitters, Salinas, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Half-Day Cemetery at Elmont. Mrs. Rose will lie in state from 2 p.m. Saturday until service time at the mortuary where the family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Inc., 824 S.W. Washburn, 66606, or United Methodist Youthville Inc., P.O. Box 210, Newton, 67114. | |
| 9393 |  | Obituary- Rose, Sherman Mrs. H.L. Miller received a telegram yesterday informing her of the death of her brother, Mr. Sherman Rose, at Gray, Washington. Death followed an operation. The deceased gentleman had been in the mercantile business there for many years. He is survived by his wife, one sister, Mrs. H.L. Miller, of this city, and four brothers. | |
| 9394 |  | Obituary- Rosetta, Calvin Calvin “Fred” Rosetta Calvin “Fred” Rosetta, 75, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 22,2017. Fred was born November 5,1941 north of Osage City on the Rosetta Farm. He was the son of Victor F. Sr. and May Kinney Rosetta. He attended Osage City High School and graduated with the Class of 1960. He was joined in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Carrick January 20,1968 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Osage City. They lived in Winslow, Arizona for five years, Amarillo, Texas for seventeen years and Lubbock, Texas for eighteen years before moving back to Kansas in 2004. Fred worked for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway for 29 years. He began his career as a Machine Apprentice at the Topeka Shop. He transferred to the Engineer Department in 1968 and became a Welding Engineer, working in Winslow, Arizona, Amarillo, Texas and Pueblo, Colorado. He would retire from the railroad in 1990. During his time in Amarillo he earned an Associate’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1986. Fred would use his degree to start his own business, Iron Horse Rail Services which he operated until 2004 at which time he and Mary moved back to their home in Kansas. His love for Texas is best expressed in the old saying “You can take the man out of Texas, but you can never take Texas out of the man.” His numerous memberships included, The American Railroad Engineers of America, Farm Bureau and Knights of Columbus Council 7769 of Osage City and Scranton where he served as Deputy Grand Knight, Grand Knight and at present, Financial Secretary. Fred was a Fourth Degree member of KOC Assembly 268 in Topeka. Fred enjoyed running his tractor, working on the farm, playing golf, hunting, fishing and volunteering for the Knights of Columbus and his parish and Church. Fred will live on in the hearts of his wife of forty nine years, Mary of their home near Reading; two sisters, Marjorie McDonald of Topeka, Kansas and Mary Colson of Rossville, Kansas; two brothers, Victor F. Rosetta, Jr. of Kimberling City, Missouri and John Rosetta of Berryton, Kansas; several nieces and nephews extended family and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor F. Sr. and May Rosetta. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Osage City. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Church. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Monday evening. Burial will follow services at Mt. Calvary Cemetery north of Reading. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Birthright of Emporia or Kansans for Life and sent in care of the VanArsdale Funeral Chapel at 107 N, 6th Street, Osage City, Kansas 66523. Condolences may be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com. | |
| 9395 |  | Obituary- Ross, Adam Adam Ross Passes Away Adam Ross passed away last Monday afternoon after being bedfast for about four weeks. Mr. Ross had not been in the best of health for about a year. Mr. Ross was a veteran of the civil war being a member of Company D. 149th Ohio Inf. He was born in Ross county Ohio, March 11th, 1838, being 77 years, 6 months and 2 days old at the time of his death. He moved from his old home in Ohio in 1885, coming to Wamego, Kansas, where he lived until 1890 when he moved to Rossville where he had resided since. On September 16th, 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Ault. To this union were born five children, three boys and two girls. The three boys preceded him to the great beyond. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Dell Porter and Miss Alice Ross and three grandchildren. The funeral services were held from the M. E. church conducted by Rev. Ward, and interment made in the Rossville cemetery. Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Fred Simms and two daughters, of Dennison, Lee Ross and Mrs. Celina Ross and daughter Mrs. Cutright of Wamego, Jess Ross and Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Porter of Holton, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Ross of Belvue. | |
| 9396 |  | Obituary- Ross, Clyde Clyde H. Ross OSAGE CITY - Clyde H. Ross, 75, Osage City, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989, in an Osage City nursing home. Mr. Ross was a manager, operator, and bartender at many restaurants and clubs in the Topeka area including The Office where he was manager. He owned and operated the Shamrock nine years before he suffered a stroke in 1970. He was born April 24, 1914, in Delia, the son of Burt and Alice Hale Ross. He lived several years in Twentynine Palms, Calif., before he moved to Osage City in 1950. Mr. Ross was a member of the United Methodist Church in Osage City. He married Wilma Lou Bolland Sept. 30, 1937, in Osage City. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Richard D. Ross, Osage City; a daughter, Janet Snyder, Topeka; a stepdaughter, name and address unavailable; and four grandsons. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Osage City. Burial will be in Osage City Cemetery. Mr. Ross will lie in state from 3 to 7:30 p.m. today at Crable Funeral Chapel in Osage City, and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Osage City. Clyde H. Ross OSAGE CITY — Services will be at 10 a.m. today at the United Methodist Church here for Clyde H. Ross, 75, Osage City. He died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989, in an Osage City nursing home. Mr. Ross was a manager, operator, and bartender at many restaurants and clubs in the Topeka area including The Office where he was manager. He owned and operated the Shamrock nine years before he suffered a stroke in 1970. He, was born April 24, 1914, in Delia, the son of Bert and Alice Hale Ross. He lived several years in Twentynine Palms, Calif., before he moved to Osage City in 1950. Mr. Ross was a member of the United Methodist Church in Osage City. He married Wilma Lou Volland Sept. 30, 1937, in Osage City. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Richard D. Ross, Osage City; a daughter, Janet Snyder, Topeka; four grandsons; and a stepgranddaughter. Burial will be in Osage City Cemetery. Mr. Ross will lie in state after 9 a.m. today at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Osage City. Crable Funeral Chapel in Osage City is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9397 |  | Obituary- Ross, Delores Delores Ross Passes Away Delores Jean Ross, 85, of Topeka passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born December 29, 1934 in Topeka the daughter of John V. and Lucille Pusch. Delores was raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1953. She met John Davis Ross and they were married in 1954 at the chapel at Forbes Air Force Base. John served in the Air Force and they lived in Florida, California and Arizona before he retired and they moved back to Topeka in 1973. Delores lived in her home north of Topeka until moving to the Rossville Health Care Center three years ago. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, going to the casino, playing cards and the Christmas Holiday season. She was a big fan of the Royals and the KU basketball team. Her favorite snack was Oatmeal Cream Pies, and her favorite color was red. But her biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her grandchildren, April Timmons of Ottawa, Abram Timmons of Topeka, Joseph Timmons of Ottawa, Rebekah Timmons of Topeka, Joye Timmons of Topeka, Hope Timmons of Topeka, Christopher Willis of Topeka, Missy McLaughlin of Topeka, Mary Renova in Arizona, and Tony Wilson in Texas and Jonathan Ross in Arizona; two brothers, Ronnie Pusch in California and Jim Pusch of Lawrence, Kansas; and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four children, Jack Ross, Timothy Ross, Lori Ross, and Jeanene Timmons; her parents; and two grandchildren, Sean McLaughlin and Melvin Timmons. Cremation is planned. Delores will be inurned at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Manhattan next to her husband John. Arrangements by davidsonfuneral.com | |
| 9398 |  | Obituary- Ross, Dora 1 Dora Charlottie Ross Dora Charlottie Ross, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 11th, 2016. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 13, from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home with family present from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at First Church of the Nazarene, Salina, Kansas, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 14th, with Rev. Jon M. Fillipi officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm at the Delia Cemetery, Delia, Kansas. To view the full obituary, visit www.carlsonfh.net or on Facebook. [Dora lived in Delia for years and taught home ec at St. Marys. She moved to Salina several years back to be near her only child.] | |
| 9399 |  | Obituary- Ross, Dora 2 Obituary for Dora Charlottie Ross Dora Charlottie Ross, 94, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 11th, 2016. Dora was born Near Emmett, Kansas on February 13, 1922, daughter of the late Ruth Francis (Snyder) and Carl Ferdinand Siegle. She had a Masters in Education and taught Home Economics for 27 years. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Salina and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Bowden, and husband John, of Salina, Kansas; 4 grandchildren, Adam Brunin and wife Tara, James Bowden, Christina Dains and husband LeLan, Carl Bowden; and great-grandchildren, Seth and Ryan Brunin. She is preceded in death by brothers, Harvey, John and Dean Siegle Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 13, from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home with family present from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at First Church of the Nazarene, Salina, Kansas, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 14th, with Rev. Jon M. Fillipi officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm at the Delia Cemetery, Delia, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene 1425 S Ohio St, Salina, Kansas 67401 or Sunflower Adult Day Services 401 W Iron Ave, Salina, Kansas 67401. | |
| 9400 |  | Obituary- Ross, Elizabeth Elizabeth Ross Mrs. Elizabeth Ross died at 11 o’clock Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ira T. Hopkins, on north Main street aged 80 years, 4 months, 5 days. Her death followed an illness that became serious last Friday, although she had been in declining health for several years. Mrs. Ross had made her home with the Hopkins family for the past seven years and they had been most devoted in her care and considerate in providing for her comfort and well being. Mrs. Ross was a native of Gillespieville, Ohio, where she was born October 28, 1842. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Ault. She was united in marriage to Adam Ross, September 13, 1866, at Gillespieville, Ohio. This union was blessed with five children – three sons and two daughters, of whom only the latter, Mrs. Alice Hopkins and Mrs. Ella Porter, both of this city, survive her. Other surviving relatives are her sister, Mrs. Celina Ross, of Wamego, and three grandchildren. In 1885 she and her family moved from Ohio to Wamego and in 1890 they came to Rossville. Mr. Ross passed away September 13, 1915, which was the 19th anniversary of their wedding day. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. H. P. Basquin, whose sermon was taken from Luke 24: 1-25. The body was laid to rest in Rossville cemetery. Out-of-town relatives and friends present for the funeral included: Celina Ross, Wamego; Jess Ross, Manhattan, Jim Ross, Belvue, nephews; Lee Ross, nephew, and family, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Porter and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGehee and daughter, grandchildren from Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hopkins, Mrs. Mary Newberry, all of Topeka. |
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