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| 9401 |  | Obituary- Richardson, Arthur Arthur Richardson WAVERLY – Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home here for Arthur Richardson, 75, Waverly. He died Saturday, May 14, 1988 at a Kansas City, Kan., hospital. Mr. Richardson was a retired factory worker and farmer. He was born Sept. 16, 1912, near Delia, the son of Albert and Nora Feaker Richardson. He was married to Emma M. Kruger Oct. 7, 1954, at Waukesha, Wis. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Arthur Richardson Jr., and Joseph Richardson, both of Mukwonago, Wis.; two brothers, Fred Richardson, Milwaukee, Wis., a sister, Mrs. Hazel Pillsbury, Mauston, Wis.; six grandchildren and a great-grandson. Burial will be in Waverly Cemetery. Mr. Richardson will lie in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. | |
| 9402 |  | Obituary- Richardson, Etta 1 Etta Mae Richardson Etta Mae Richardson, 89, Topeka, died Monday, May 31,1999, at her home. She was born January 12,1910, at Dover, the daughter of Amy A. Steffee Meade and Grant U. Meade, Sr. She lived in Topeka most of her life. She had worked in several Topeka cafes and restaurants. She had owned and operated the Red Hen Grill in Topeka. She was a long time member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and a member of Royal Neighbors of America. She married John M. Richardson on August 25, 1953, in Missouri. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1975. Survivors include two brothers, Charles U. Meade, Rossville, and Grant Meade, Jr„ Fairhope, AL. Her graveside service and burial was Friday in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Eye Bank, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66106, or the American Heart Association, 5375 SW 7th St., Topeka, KS 66606-2395. | |
| 9403 |  | Obituary- Richardson, Etta 2 Etta Richardson Etta Mae Richardson. 89, Topeka, died Monday, May 31,1999, at her home. Mrs. Richardson owned and operated the Red Hen Grill in Topeka, and she had worked in several Topeka cafes and restaurants. She was born Jan. 12. 1910, in Dover, the daughter of Amy A. Steffee and Grant U. Meade Sr. She lived most her life in Topeka. Mrs. Richardson was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and Royal Neighbors of America. She married John M. Richardson on Aug. 25, 1953, in Missouri. He preceded her in death Jan 17,1975. Survivors include two brothers, Charles U. Meade, Rossville, arid Grant Meade Jr, Fairhope, Ala. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Richardson will lie in state after 2 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price t Mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and after 9:30 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Eye Bank, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, Kan, 66106, or to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606-2395. | |
| 9404 |  | Obituary- Richardson, Harold Services were held Friday June 14 for Mr. H. D. Richardson who passed away suddenly Tuesday after sufferings a heart attack. Mr. Richardson was principal at Rossville High School for 18 years before moving to Frankfort three years ago. He was born Nov. 27, 1906 in Phillip County. He earned his bachelor’s and Masters degrees in education from Kansas State University. He was a member of Rossville Methodist Church. Amarylis Chapter 321 of the Order of the Easter Star at Rossville, Hesperian Lodge 111 AF & AM at Rossville, The Rotary Club at Frankfort, the Marshall County Teachers Assn, and the Assn, of Secondary School Principals. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Inez Richardson of the home, a son David Richardson, Frankfort, and a brother Kenneth Richardson, of San Diego, Calif. Burial was in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9405 |  | Obituary- Richardson, Inez MRS. INEZ RICHARDSON Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the United Methodist Church at Rossville for Mrs. Inez H. Richardson, 70, Rossville, who died Tuesday, September 20, 1977, in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted July 22, and underwent surgery August 1. She was born March 17, 1907, at Spokane, Wash., and lived at Rossville more than 50 years. Mrs. Richardson was a graduate of the University of Montana and taught in Rossville schools several years. She taught at Highland Park and Landon Junior High Schools in Topeka before she retired in 1972. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of Eastern Star, both at Rossville. She was married to Harold D. Richardson in 1935 at Kensington. He died June 11, 1968. Survivors include a son, David Richardson, Rossville; and a brother, Tom G. Hannes, Puyallup, Wash. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery under the direction of Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Rossville. | |
| 9406 |  | Obituary- Richardson, John M. J. M. Richardson John Merlin Richardson, 61, died Friday at his home, 3644 Kirklawn. He had been ill several years and had been a patient in a Topeka hospital earlier. He was born Oct. 21, 1913, in Topeka and spent most of his life in the Topeka area. He attended Topeka schools. He was employed as a guard by the Burns Security Agency and had worked there over 10 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the 3021st Army Air Corps in the South Pacific. He was a member of Pentacostal Grace Tabernacle. He was married to Etta M. Meade. She survives. Other survivors include his mother, Mrs. Nettie B. Carter, 2527 Beverly Court; and a sister, Mrs. Josephine Marne, Temple City, Calif. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pentacostal Grace Tabernacle or to the American Cancer Society. RICHARDSON, JOHN MERLIN – age 61, of 3644 Kirklawn, passed away January 17, 1975. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday Parker Mortuary Chapel. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pentecostal Grace Tabernacle or The American Cancer Society. Parker Mortuary, 900 N. Jackson 234-5850 | |
| 9407 |  | Obituary- Richardson, Leona Mrs. Leona M. Richardson Mrs. Leona M. Richardson, 81, Rossville, died Tuesday, Nov. 24,. 1987, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Sept. 17, 1906, in Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Sarah Johnson Mosher. She spent most of her life in Topeka before she moved to Rossville in 1969. Mrs. Richardson was a member of Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, and had been active in the Good Neighbor Program in Rossville until 1986. She was married to John B. Richardson June 25, 1924, at Concordia. He died July 18, 1973. A son, John Richardson Jr., died in April 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Helen M. Martinek, Rossville, and Martha LaVon Paxton, Yorktown, Ind., formerly of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Richardson will lie in state after 1 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Road, 66606. | |
| 9408 |  | Obituary- Richardson, Sarah Sarah Suzanne Richardson (September 14, 1979 - March 23, 2016) Sarah Suzanne Richardson, 36, passed away March 23, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospitol. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Sarah was born to Marvin Richardson and Janet (Lake) Richardson on September 14, 1979 she was born in Topeka Kansas. Sarah graduated from Rossville High school. A memorial service will be held at Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene 730 SW Fairlawn Road Topeka Kansas, on Tuesday, March 29 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Due to Sarah's deep love of animals please designate memorial contributions to Helping Hands Humane society in care of Chapel Oaks cremation and funeral services 235 SW. Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66603. Survivors include her parents Marvin and Janet Richardson, brothers Jamie and his wife Heather and daughter Temple, and Jason and his daughter Isabella, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. | |
| 9409 |  | Obituary- Richardson, Sr., John John Richardson Sr. John B. Richardson Sr., 74, Rossville, died early today at a local hospital. lie was born Dec. 11,1898, at Wetmore and had lived in Topeka since 1926. He had retired after 36 years employment with the city of Topeka, 18 years with the Water Dept. and 18 with the Meter Dept. He attended Highland Park Nazarene Church. He was married June 25, 1924, at Concordia, to Leona Mosher. She survives at the home. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by. a son, John B. Richardson Jr. in 1970. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Helen Martinek, Rossville, and Mrs. LaVon Paxton, 634 Warren, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Ebelmesser, Adrian, Mo. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary, with burial in Rossville Cemetery. The family will meet friends at the mortuary from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may-be made to Highland Park Nazarene Church Building Fund. | |
| 9410 |  | Obituary- Richey, Megan Megan Sue Richey, 35, of Topeka, passed away on January 17, 2022 She was born on October 19, 1986 to Harold and Pamela (Hoffman) Richey in Topeka, KS. Megan graduated from Rossville High School in 2005, then attended Allen County Community College. She traveled with her family to Branson, Missouri for fishing trips. She enjoyed spending time outside and fishing with her father. Those will always be special memories they shared together. Megan liked to attend both rock and country concerts with her friends and her mother. She spent a lot of time with her friends going to dinner, movies, and the Wild Horse Saloon. Her love for animals was large. She had many animals growing up but grew fond of her dog Princess. That was her baby. Megan will be greatly missed by all of her family and her friends. Megan is survived by her mother, Pamela Richey; brother, Richard (Julie) John Deiter, III; half sister, Tammy and half brother, Harold; a host of extended family; significant other, Leon Turner; and her fur baby, Princess. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Richey, Jr.; and her grandparents. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Parker-Price Funeral Home. Graveside Service will take place on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Parker Price Funeral Home. | |
| 9411 |  | Obituary- Rickson, Linda Linda D. Rickson Linda D. (Westfall) Rickson, 63, of Topeka, passed away July 10, 2011, in Topeka. She was born Aug. 30, 1947, in Topeka, the daughter of John W. and Donna (Spencer) Westfall. She graduated from Topeka High School. She married Jack Rickson Nov. 23, 1966 in Topeka; they divorced but remained friends. She worked for Southwestern Bell in Topeka as an equipment engineer manager, retiring after 26 years. Linda then attended Fort Scott Cosmetology School in 1994 and worked as a nail technician at Urban Salon in Topeka. She was a former member of the Mayetta Order of the Eastern Star and ABWA where she earned the Woman of the Year award. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers and also a member of the Citizen Band Potawatomie tribe. She is survived by a son, Jim Rickson and wife Darci; a daughter, Wendi Horak and husband Terry, two brothers, Samuel Westfall and Michael Westfall and his wife, Marcella, and a sister, Pamela Rohr and husband David, all of Topeka. She will be dearly missed by her seven grandchildren, Chelsea, Thatcher, Tucker, Dalton, Torrey, Davin and Tayson. Funeral services were July 14 at Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Silver Lake. Memorials may be made to Midland Hospice Care or St. Francis Cancer Center. | |
| 9412 |  | Obituary- Riddle, Regina Regina Riddle Regina Theresa Riddle, 90, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. Regina was born September 5, 1928, in Delia, Kansas, to Michael and Eliza Salisbury Hurla. On February 18, 1950, Regina and James "Jim" Riddle were united in marriage enjoying 33 years together until his death March 3, 1983. Regina was an accomplished homemaker and when her children were older she joined the workforce as a seamstress for Topeka Tent and Awning and Petro's/Smith Truss. She worked at Hayden Catholic High School as a cook and office assistant, was a patient sitter at St Francis Hospital on the night shift for over 10 years and volunteered at Let's Help. Regina enjoyed watching her grandchildren during the summer months, liked crocheting, camping and traveling. But most of all, she loved her family and they loved her. She will be dearly missed. Grateful to have shared Regina's life are her children, Jeanette Bullock, Tim Riddle (Chris), Marilyn Riddle, Martha Riddle, and Max Riddle; nine grandchildren, Jim Haefele, Amy Wright, Tawnya Dodds, Troy Riddle, Adam Toelkes, Jessica Bullock, Jocelyn Seltsam, Jake Grindol and Tess Grindol; 15 great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Laverne Hurla. Regina was also preceded in death by her daughter, Gina Cote, two granddaughters, Sarah Marcell and Aubrey Toelkes; and all of her siblings, five sisters and three brothers. Regina's family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 26th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where the rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Let's Help and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 9413 |  | Obituary- Ridgway, Mattie Funeral of Mrs. Ridgway Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Emily Ridgway, 69, who died Friday morning, August 3, at her home, 305 East Fifth street, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First Christian church, where a final and fitting tribute was paid to the departed by the church pastor, the Rev. Harold B. Duryea, who officiated. The sermon was based on the eleventh chapter of Hebrews. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful and bore mute testimony to the love and esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. The ladies having charge of the flowers were: Mrs. Homer J. Hendricks, Mrs. W.A. Bartmess, Mrs. Irvin Kern and Virgie Cadle. Mrs. Charles Wooten, Mrs. Earl Greenstreet and Miss Pauline Jones accompanied at the pieano by Mrs. Herman Esch, jr., formed the trio which sang the hymns of "The Touch of His Hand on Mone," "It is Well With My Soul," and "Nearer Still Nearer." Irvin Kern, W.A. Bartmess, Harry Brown, John Hole, Xury Hole and C.A. McPeak, were pall bearers. Interment was in Fairview cemetery beside her husband, the late W.H. Ridgway, who preceded her in death seven years ago. In the death of Mrs. Ridgwey [sic] Cherryvale loses a good citizen and loyal friend. She was a woman, beloved by all who knew her. She possessed a noble character, the influence of which will never die. She was an ardent worker in church and attended church as long as her health permitted. The following obituary written by Mrs. Ridgway on November 23, 1927, was read by the Rev. Duryea at the services: "Mattie E. Richards, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Pickett) Richards, was born in Palmyra, Indiana, February 12, 1859. She came to Kansas with her parents in 1869. She was baptized into Christ, November, 1874. "After the death of her mother in 1879 the family moved to Parsons, Kansas, where on August 8, 1880, she was married to W.H. Ridgway of Washington, Indiana, who died June 21, 1921. Those left to mourn her are two sons and a daughter, Floyd of Denver, Colo., Walter and Mrs. Dora Roberts of Tulsa, Okla., two sisters, Mrs. Anna Robertson-Dodge of Chico, Calif., and Mrs. A.H. Stamp of Rossville, Kansas, and four grandchildren survive. "And whence comes this dark shadow the perfume of flowers, the tread of soft footsteps, the pulsation of the motor hearse in the yard, it may be said in the language of Mark 14:8 "She hath done what she could." Out-of-town relatives and friends present at the funeral were Mrs. Dora Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ridgway and daughter Daphane May, Tulsa, Okla., Floyd Ridgway, Denver, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. C.A. McPeak and daughter Ada, of Parson, Mrs. A.H. Stamp, Rossville, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kelly, Mrs. John Chansler, Dennis; Mrs. Mary Davis, Mrs. Jennie Berning, John Hole, Xury Hole and Mr. Scott of Chanute. --Cherryvale Review. | |
| 9414 |  | Obituary- Rigdon, Emily Died, in Topeka, May 7th, Mrs. Emily J. Rigdon, sister of John and Wm. Bond of this city. Those who attended the funeral from here were John Bond and one daughter Mrs. T.H. Emerst, Wm. Bond and wife, Miss Margaret Bond, Henry Bond, Morris Bond and wife. Burial was in Rochester cemetery. There were many beautiful flowers. [From The Rossville Reporter, Friday, May 12, 1911] | |
| 9415 |  | Obituary- Riggs, Evaline OBITUARY. Mrs. E.M. Riggs, wife of Mr. Perry Riggs, died at her home in this city Sunday May 20th, at about 5:30 P.M., of heart disease, aged 54 years. Funeral services were held at the house Monday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Frazier officiated. He preached a suitable and instructive discourse, taking as his text the 14th verse of the XVth chapter of Paul's 1st epistle to the Corinthians: - "And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain." Some appropriate hymns were sung by a choir of young ladies, who sang again at the grave. The remains were followed to the Rossville cemetery by a long procession of relatives and friends. The pall-bearers were: T.J. Cox, H. Kline, W.G. Gilbert, Geo. A. Weller, O.H. Young, and H.B. Emerson. The deceased was born at Cincinnati, Ohio April 8th, 1840. At the age of 16 she was married to Mr. Thos. Miller. To them seven children were born, three of whom survive, namely: John, who is married, and who resides in Jackson county; Rosa, who is now Mrs. W.V. Hook, and Ella, now wife of Mr. C.W. Voorheis [sic Vorhies]. For a number of years the family lived in Missouri and Iowa, but moved to Rossville in 1874, where Mr. Miller died about 15 years ago, and in 1881 Mrs. Miller became Mrs. Perry Riggs. She was a very kind mother, and was blessed with a dutiful and affectionate family. She never was so happy as when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. The anniversary of her birthday was generally made the occasion of a family reunion, at which time her kindness as a parent and her skill as a housekeeper were always made manifest. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, May 25, 1894] | |
| 9416 |  | Obituary- Riggs, Theodore OBITUARY. Theodore P. Riggs died Tuesday, May 5th, at the residence of his step-daughter, Mrs. W.V. Hook, who resides in the northern part of Rossville township, where funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Charles E. Kalb, who preached from the fourth verse of the twenty-third Psalm: - "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." The deceased was 46 years of age, and for a long time has suffered from lung trouble. He left two children of his own, in addition to several step-children. He was born in Carter county Kentucky, but for several years has resided in this city. His remains were interred in the Rossville cemetery. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, May 8, 1896] | |
| 9417 |  | Obituary- Righter, Helen 1 Mrs. Helen Righter Mrs. Helen Righter, 70, 1505 Jewell, died Friday in a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted Dec. 19, 1973. She had been ill several years. She was born March 16, 1903. in Topeka, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Harvey. She was graduated in 1924 from Washburn University where she was affiliated with Alpha Phi sorority. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Daughters of the American Revolution, and PEO Sisterhood. Mrs. Righter worked in the office of the clerk of the Kansas Supreme Court many years before she retired. A son, William Righter, London, England, survives. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9418 |  | Obituary- Rippitoe, Infant A daughter was still born to Mr. and Mrs. Rippitoe, of Wichita, Friday, August 25th. Mrs. Rippitoe formerly was Lillian Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rogers of Willard. Mrs. Rippetoe has been seriously ill and is still in a Wichita hospital. | |
| 9419 |  | Obituary- Roach, Mary 1 Mary Ent Roach Mary Ent Roach, 62, passed away July 20, 2011, at a hospital in Indio, Calif. Mary was the child of Thelma Bell and Allen Ent of Willard, Ks. Mary was a graduate of Rossville High School. Survivors include Angie Henderson of the home, Belinda Henderson, Indio, Calif., one grandchild, Coty Henderson, sister Ann Macha of Delia, brother Bill Ent of Lincoln, Neb. Mary was a homemaker. She loved to read, collected elephants, loved rocking chairs and was very devoted to her family. Celebration of her life will be at Rossville United Methodist Church on July 30 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assoc, or TARC. Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys is assisting the family. | |
| 9420 |  | Obituary- Robben, Robert Robert Robben Passes Away It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Anthony Robben of Rossville, Kansas, who passed away on December 29, 2021, at the age of 61. He was born Dec. 29, 1960. He was predeceased by : his parents, Betty Robben and Jerome Robben of Angelus, Kansas.. He is survived by : his sisters, Rebecca Haselhorst (Kenneth), Brenda Evans (Kent) and Julie Layton (William); and his nieces and nephews, Terra Dudenhoeffer, Todd Haselhorst, Kendra Glassman, Cody Evans, Brittany Evans, Tyler Layton, Madeline Layton and Ellena Layton. He is also survived by seven great nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Cemetery Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. | |
| 9421 |  | Obituary- Roberson, Fred 1 Fred W. Roberson Fred W. Roberson, 77, Topeka, died Monday, Oct 20,1997, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Roberson was a maintenance engineer at the United Methodist Home for 33 years. He served in the 35th Division of the Army in Germany during World War II. He was born Jan. 20, 1920, at Rossville, the son of B. Floyd and Corda Lewis Roberson. He had lived in Topeka 65 years. Mr. Roberson was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He was married to Janice Kay Frost on June 14, 1985, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Sheryl S. Preston and Janice J. Kendall, both of Topeka; two stepdaughters, Cynthia J. Wilder, Carbondale, and Tamara K, Root, Olathe; a stepson, Mitchell Dean Root Sr., Maple Hill; two sisters, Elene M. Serratelli, Topeka, and Osie O. Turner, Lee’s Summit. Mo.; and 11 grandchildren Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery at Grove. Mr. Roberson will lie in state after 9 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 9422 |  | Obituary- Roberson, Fred 2 Fred W. Roberson Fred W. Roberson, 77, Topeka died Monday evening, October 20, 1997, at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka. He was born January 20,1920, in Rossville, the son of B. Floyd and Corda Lewis Roberson. The family moved to Topeka when Fred was 12 years old. He was a maintenance engineer at The United Methodist Home in Topeka for 33 years. He served in the 35th Division of the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II where he served in Germany. He was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion at Rossville. He as married to Janice Kay Frost Root on June 14, 1985 at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Sheryl S. Preston and Janice J. Kendall, both of Topeka; two stepdaughters, Cynthia J. Wilder, Carbondale, and Tamara K. Root, Olathe; a stepson, Mitchell Dean Root, Sr., Maple Hill; two sisters, Elene M. Serratelli, Topeka, and Osie O. Turner, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. His service was at 10:00 Friday morning at the mortuary. Military graveside honors were conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion, Rossville, at Walnut Hill Cemetery, north of Silver Lake. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka 66606. | |
| 9423 |  | Obituary- Roberson, John John Roberson buried at Silver Lake Services were at 2 p.m. Friday at Parker Mortuary in Topeka for John W. Roberson, 65, who was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital Tuesday after becoming ill at his Topeka home. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery north of Silver Lake. He was born Feb. 15, 1899 in Morgan County, Ky., and spent most of his life in the Soldier and Silver Lake communities where he was a farmer. After he retired, he was employed at the Methodist Home for the Aged in Topeka. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Golda Roberson, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Larry Watkins, Topeka; two sons, Richard Roberson of Topeka and Eldon Roberson of Silver Lake; a sister, Mrs. Arra Adams, Topeka; and seven grandchildren. | |
| 9424 |  | Obituary- Roberson, Judith Mrs. Judith Anne Roberson Mrs. Judith Anne Cormack Roberson, 44, Topeka, died Monday, Jan. 28, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. She had cancer. Mrs. Roberson was a nurse at the Manor of Topeka Nursing Home and had worked nine years at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center as a psychiatric aide. She was born Nov. 7, 1946, at Nebraska City, Neb., the daughter of Walter V. and Leona E. Williamson Cormack. Her family moved to Topeka when she was 2 years old. She attended Topeka schools and was graduated from Topeka High School in 1964. Mrs. Roberson was a member of University United Methodist Church. She was married to Howard F. “Sam" Roberson April 16, 1988, at Miami, Okla. He survives. Other survivors include her parents, Walter and Leona Cormack, Topeka; a daughter, Mary Anne Moszeter, Topeka; two sons, Joey Williams and Jamie Williams, both of Topeka; two brothers, J. Michael Cormack, Lawrence, and Thomas J. Cormack, Vernon, Texas; and a granddaughter. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Roberson will lie in state from noon today until service time. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be to University United Methodist Church, 1621 S.W. College, Topeka, 66604. | |
| 9425 |  | Obituary- Roberts, Bonnie Bonnie Ellen Roberts ( February 06, 1959 - January 28, 2013 ) Bonnie Ellen Roberts, age 53 of Kempner, Texas died Monday January 28, 2013 at her home. Bonnie was born February 6, 1959 in Dansville, New York the daughter of Gerald W. Partridge and Delores E. (Hanrahan) Partridge. She married Allan Roberts on December 12, 1986. Bonnie was a dog groomer. She loved dogs and horses, and was a member of the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include her husband, Allan Roberts of Oakalla Her parents; Delores and Gerald Partridge of Ft. Myers, Florida Daughter; Wendy Weeks and husband Aaron of Oakalla Brother; Ronald Glover and wife Diane of Littleton, Colorado Granddaughter; Paisley Weeks And several other relatives A memorial service for Bonnie Roberts will be held on Saturday February 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department. Memorials may be made to the Oakalla Community Center Playground Fund. Sneed Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements | |
| 9426 |  | Obituary- Roberts, Jennie Jennie L. Roberts Jennie L. Roberts, 93, Topeka, died Thurs., April 19, 2007, at Midland Hospice House. She was born Dec. 4, 1913, at Rossville, the daughter of Fred S. and Ida Mae (Gutshall) Heiland. She graduated from Rossville High School. Jennie was a member of the Elmont United Methodist Church and a 45 year member of the United Methodist Women. She was well-known as a good cook and was involved in farming, gardening, and volunteer work. Jennie was married to Richard DeGraff in 1938. He preceded her in death. She was married to Gilbert C. Roberts in 1946. He preceded her in death on Aug. 12,1960. She was also preceded in death by a son, Daniel G. Roberts, on Jan. 30,1991; 3 grandchildren; her parents; and two brothers, Fred Heiland and Harley Heiland. Surviving are 4 children: Barb DeGraff Smith, Janet Roberts McDonald, Robert P. Roberts and wife, Jeanne, and Susan Roberts Pederzani and husband, Ray, all of Topeka; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Sat., April 21, 2007, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Interment in Rochester Cemetery. Jennie will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Friday, at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elmont United Methodist Church, 3024 NW 66th, Topeka, KS 66618 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 9427 |  | Obituary- Roberts, Mrs. J.J. Mrs. Mont Reser received word this week, of the death of her aunt, Mrs. J.J. Roberts, who passed away Monday at the Masonic home in Arlington Texas. She was buried at Del Rio, Texas. Mrs. Roberts made her home in Rossville several months with her niece. | |
| 9428 |  | 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. | |
| 9429 |  | 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. | |
| 9430 |  | 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. | |
| 9431 |  | 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] | |
| 9432 |  | 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. | |
| 9433 |  | 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. | |
| 9434 |  | 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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| 9436 |  | 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. | |
| 9437 |  | 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. | |
| 9438 |  | 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. | |
| 9439 |  | 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. | |
| 9440 |  | 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. | |
| 9441 |  | 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. | |
| 9442 |  | 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. | |
| 9443 |  | 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 | |
| 9444 |  | 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. | |
| 9445 |  | 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. | |
| 9446 |  | 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. | |
| 9447 |  | 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 | |
| 9448 |  | 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. | |
| 9449 |  | 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. | |
| 9450 |  | 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. |
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