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| 9601 |  | Obituary- Scott, Carl Carl E. Scott ST. MARYS – Carl E. Scott, 70, St. Marys, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Scott was a civil engineer for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 35 years before he retired in 1987. He was a medical technician staff sergeant in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He was born Dec. 4, 1925, at Edmond, the son of Ben Butler and Nettie Mae Godwin Scott. He was graduated from Lenora High School in 1944 and attended the University of Kansas. He was a longtime St. Marys resident. Mr. Scott was a member of Aubert-Walls Post No. 779of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at St. Marys and the American Legion in Topeka. He was married to Joyce Gibson on Dec. 25, 1946 at Lenora. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Connie Scott and Karen Seele, both of St. Marys; three sons, Steve Scott, Rossville; Brian Scott, Topeka, and Kevin Scott, Atlanta; a sister, Esther Williams, Lenora; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Cremation will follow the service. Inurnment will be at a later date and will be private. Mr. Scott will lie in state after 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl E. Schott Memorial Fund to be designated later and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9602 |  | Obituary- Scott, Joyce 1 Joyce Scott Joyce V. Scott ST. MARYS - Joyce V. Scott, passed away Saturday morning April 9, 2011, at the Rossville Health Care Center, where she had been a resident and in the care of Midland Hospice. She was born and raised in Lenora, Kansas, and was the eldest of three children born to Carl and Mabie Wells Gibson. Joyce attended both grade and high school in Lenora. She had lived in the St. Marys community many years and had worked at several different businesses including the Rezac Sales Barn and Katies Korner. On December 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Carl Scott. He preceded her in death on August 22, 1996. Survivors include her children, Connie Scott, Topeka, Steve (Linda) Scott, Rossville, Karen (Tom) Seele, Ft. Myers, FL, Brian (Tammy) Scott, Topeka, and Kevin (Katherine) Scott, Alpharetta, GA; her brother, George Gibson, Lenora; a sister, Jeanine Halfich, Citrus Heights, CA; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Mrs. Scott will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 11, 2011, at the funeral home. Cremation will take place following the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9603 |  | Obituary- Scott, Joyce 2 Joyce V. Scott ST. MARYS -- Joyce V. Scott, passed away Saturday morning April 9, 2011, at the Rossville Health Care Center, where she had been a resident and in the care of Midland Hospice. She was born and raised in Lenora, Kansas, and was the eldest of three children born to Carl and Mabie Wells Gibson. Joyce attended both grade and high school in Lenora. She had lived in the St. Marys community many years and had worked at several different businesses including the Rezac Sales Barn and Katie’s Korner. On December 25,1947, she was united in marriage to Carl Scott. He preceded her in death on August 22,1996. Survivors include her children, Connie Scott, Topeka, Steve (Linda) Scott, Rossville, Karen (Tom) Seele, Ft. Myers, FL, Brian (Tammy) Scott, Topeka, and Kevin (Katherine) Scott, Alpharetta, GA; her brother, George Gibson, Lenora; a sister, Jeanine Halfich, Citrus Heights, CA; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Mrs. Scott will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 11, 2011, at the funeral home. Cremation will take place following the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9604 |  | Obituary- Scott, Joyce 3 JOYCE V. SCOTT Joyce V. Scott, St. Marys, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011, at the Rossville Health Care Center where she had been a resident and in the care of Midland Hospice. She was born and raised in Lenora, Kan., and was the eldest of three children born to Carl and Mable Wells Gibson. Joyce attended both grade and high school in Lenora. She had lived in the St. Marys community many years and had worked at several different businesses’ including the Rezac Sale Bam and Katie’s Korner. On Dec. 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Carl Scott. He preceded her in death Aug. 22,1996. Survivors include her children, Connie Scott, Topeka, Steve (Linda) Scott, Rossville, Karen (Tom) Seele, Ft. Myers, Fla., Brian (Tammy) Scott, Topeka and Kevin (Katherine) Scott, Alpharetta, Ga.; her brother, George Gibson, Lenora; a sister, Jeanine Halfich, Citrus Heights, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Cremation followed the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 9605 |  | Obituary- Scott, Loretta Loretta A. DeVader Scott Rossville-Loretta A. DeVader Scott, 58, went home to her Heavenly Father, Sunday, April 26,2015. She was born January 12, 1957 at Topeka, the daughter of Joseph C. and Catherine L. Martin DeVader. Loretta grew up in the Emmett community graduating from Emmett Grade School and St. Marys High School in 1976. She was united in marriage to Shelby Scott in 1998 at St. Marys. He preceded her in death on October 22, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Ronald and a sister, Roberta K. DeVader-Dale. Survivors include four brothers, Larry, Dave, Robert and Gerald “Chief” DeVader; three sisters, Edith Fuller, Marcia Wagner and Ranae Baker; along with many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Loretta will lie in state from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 29,2015 at the church where there will be a rosary recited at 8:00 P.M. Private inurnment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9606 |  | Obituary- Scott, Randall Randall Scott Randall William Scott, 70, Phoenix, Arizona, (formerly of Topeka, Kansas) passed away Friday, July 13,2018, at the House at Midland Care, Topeka. Randy was born December 29,1947, in Corning, Kansas the son of Gilbert and Rosalia Broxterman Scott. He was a 1966 graduate of Rossville High School. Randy was a Vietnam veteran who served our country in the US Navy. In 1980 he moved to Phoenix and in 1981, was united in marriage to Pamela Sue Waldo, enjoying over 37 years together. Randy was employed by Sanderson Ford in Glendale, Arizona and by Chapman BMW in Chandler, Arizona, from which he retired. Randy like fast cars and Harleys. He was overly generous helping large numbers of family and friends whenever needed. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. Grateful to have shared Randy’s life are his wife, Pam, Phoenix; daughter, Kelley Kuta (Jason) Topeka; siblings, Marsha DeDonder, St. Marys KS, Keith Scott (Cindi) Mesa AZ, Sheryl Bahr (Dick) Rossville KS, Glen Scott (Holly) Tampa FL, and Ralph Scott (Lauri) Shawnee KS. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Michelle Cowger, brother-in-law, Frank DeDonder and sister- in-law, Cindy Scott. A Celebration of Randy’s Life will be Monday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where family will greet friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 9607 |  | Obituary- Scott, Steven Steven C. Scott Steven C. Scott, 71, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Rossville. He was born February 17, 1951, in Norton, Kansas the son of Carl and Joyce Gibson Scott. Steve lived in Eudora before moving to St. Marys at an early age. He attended St. Marys Grade School and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1969. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard. Steve had worked for A.M.R., Medevac, and Jefferson County Ambulance Services as a Paramedic. He had lived in Rossville for nearly 40 years and had been a volunteer fireman, serving as assistant fire chief and lead medic. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Brian, and a sister, Connie Scott. On May 25, 1984, Steve was united in marriage to Linda Boyles in Miami, OK. She survives at their home in Rossville. Other survivors include two sons, Jarod (Julie) Scott, Topeka, and Shane (Stephanie) Scott, Mayetta; a brother Kevin Scott, Miami, FL; a sister Karen (Tom) Seele, Ft. Myers, FL; six grandchildren, Brendan, Tristan, Dexter, Sobie, Carsie, and Sylas. Memorial Services were Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Inurnment followed in Lynn Creek Cemetery, Berryton. The family received friends from 9:00 A.M. until the service at 10:00 Saturday morning. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9608 |  | Obituary- Scott, Warren Warren Scott Sr. Warren Dallas Scott Sr., 58, 5620 W. 22nd, died Tuesday at his home. He had cancer. He was born Aug. 31, 1921 in Buffalo; Mo. Mr. Scott was a retired carpet salesman and had owned his own sore in Wichita. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Philip Billard Post No. 1650 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Moose Lodge No. 555, both of Topeka. Survivors include a son, Warren D. Scott Jr., Soldier; a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Funk, Delia; and a brother, Bill E. Scott, Wichita. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fischer Funeral Home, Kiowa. Burial will be in Kiowa Cemetery. | |
| 9609 |  | Obituary- Scritchfield, Jackson Jackson H. Scritchfield was born in Decatur county, Indiana, June 8, 1842, died Aug. 31, 1915. During his boyhood he and his family moved to Lake county, Indiana, where he lived at the beginning of the Civil War. At the age of 19, he enlisted in B Company, 20th Indiana Infantry, on June 25, 1861, and served until mustered out July 29, 1863. During the war he saw hard service, taking part in the battle of Gettysburg and Spotsylvania. During the battle of the Wilderness he was wounded. On May 3, 1865, he was united in marriage to Miss Addie C. Sherman at Crown Point, Indiana, and in the fall of the same year he and his bride moved to Pottawatomie county, Kansas, where he resided until his death. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Scritchfield, Willard W., Esther D., Ida B., George R., James O., Mary F., Laura L., Charles L., Bertram D., Bertha J. and Delia J., all of whom survive him except Laura and Charles, who died in childhood. "Jack" Scritchfield as his friends named him, was a man of strict integrity and honest to the core. He was a plain unassuming man, a good father and a true friend. In his death the world has lost one of its best citizens. Relatives from away who attended the funeral were: W.J. Scritchfield and family, Mrs. A.J. Ward and family, A.R. Scritchfield and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Davis all of Manhattan; Mrs. E.D. Reser and family of Topeka; J.O. Scritchfield and family, of Valley Falls, Mrs. D.E. Gray and family, and Mrs. M.A. Shull, of Muscotah, Kan.; James Scritchfield and wife and Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Scritchfield, of Westmoreland; Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Sherman, of Hennesy, Okla.; A Frazier of Fostoria and Earl Daniels of Rossville. | |
| 9610 |  | Obituary- Scritchfield, Nellie FORMER ROSSVILLE RESIDENT DIES AT GREEN RIVER, WYO. Mrs. Nellie Viola Scritchfield, 71, wife of Hiram Scritchfield of Green River, Wyoming, passed away February 2 at the Sweetwater County Memorial hospital where she had been a patient for the previous week. The Scritchfield family lived in Rossville from 1907 to 1917. Mrs. Scritchfield was born July 20, 1887. in Weston, Vt., the daughter of Charles and Finette Fuller Hale. When she was six years old, the family moved to Rossville. She was married to Hiram Scritchfield in Topeka on August 28, 1907. They had been residents if Green River since 1924. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Survivors include her husband; six sons, Harold, Richard and Floyd of Green River, Barton of Denver, Raymond, of Irwin, Pa., and Leslie of Encinitas, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Gardner of Lompoc, Calif., and Mrs. Joseph Franich of Devil’s Slide, Utah; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Aubert of St. Marys, Kans. and Mrs. Alex Justic of Meriden, Kansas; 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were February 5 at the Congregational church with burial in Riverview cemetery. Her sister, Mrs. Joseph Aubert of St. Marys and a niece, Mrs. Leo Kennedy of Emmett, Kansas, attended the funeral. | |
| 9611 |  | Obituary- Scully, Ellen Ellen Scully Ellen G. Scully, 93, Silver Lake, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the St. Marys Manor. She was born September 21, 1908, in Belvue, to George W. and Ella May Ewing Ackley. She had lived in Silver Lake for 63 years. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle No. 503 in Topeka, the Silver Lake Community Club, and several bridge clubs. She was a charter member of Silver Lake Senior Citizens and a member of the group’s XYZ Club. On July 7, 1930, she married Jerome Scully in Wamego. He died May 7, 1981. Nephews and nieces survive. Her funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 North Kansas, Topeka 66608. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, or to the Silver Lake Senior Citizens and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9612 |  | Obituary- Seager, George A Fatal Accident – July 1898 Last Saturday morning about 11 o’clock, an accident occurred which fatally injured one man and disabled another. Messrs Henry Ford, jr., Robt. McGuire, James McGuire and George Seager were returning from St. Marys in a spring wagon, driven by Henry Ford. When they arrived at Richstatters crossing, 1 ½ miles this side of St. Marys, a halter was found lying in the road. They stopped to pick it up, and while doing so the horses gave a sudden jump forward, causing the occupants of the back seat – James McGuire and George Seager – to fall backwards out of the wagon. They struck the ground upon their heads and shoulders, causing partial unconsciousness and disability. The other men rushed to their assistance, and, finding that they were badly hurt, a messenger was despatched for Dr. Miller, of St. Marys. Upon examination it was found that Seager was very badly injured, and it was not advisable to move him immediately, so he was not taken home until late in the afternoon. Dr. Pratt was summoned after he arrived home and Pratt and Miller held a consultation at the house Sunday morning. All was done that human power could devise, but he kept sinking until Tuesday evening, when death relieved him from all suffering. The accident was one of the saddest that has occurred here for a number of years, and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved ones. Obituary George W. Seager was born in Perry County, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 1859, and died in Rossville, Kas., on Tuesday, July 26, 1898, aged 29 years, 6 months and 18 days. Deceased leaves a mother and sister in Harrisburg, Penn., and a wife and two children at Rossville, Kas., who mourn his sudden and untimely death. George Seager was married to Miss Ellie Osborn, Sept. 11, 1894. Five children blessed their union, three of which have passed to the bright beyond. He united with the Baptist church about eighteen months ago, and always lived up to his religion. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church on Thursday, July 28, 1898, under the auspices of the A.O.U.W. of which he was a member, and the remains were interred in the Rossville cemetery. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. G. Mayer, assisted by Rev. J. S. Caruthers, Rev. J. F. Youngman and Rev. R. Humes, of Silver Lake. Rev. Mayer’s text was taken from John, 21;23: “One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.” The church was filled to its utmost capacity and a large number were unable to gain admittance. The death of George W. Seager casts a shadow over this community which only time can efface. Always pleasant, honest and obliging his love for home, and the trust in his God, made him a peer in the hearts of his friends. The family is prostrated with grief, and we join with the entire community in extending to them our deepest sympathy in this, their great affliction. (Headstone says DOB 05-18-1858) | |
| 9613 |  | Obituary- Seager, Infant Mr. and Mrs. George Segar's [sic Seager] infant child died Saturday. It was interred Sunday. L. Somers having charge of the obsequies. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, July 5, 1889] | |
| 9614 |  | Obituary- Seager, Nora Died: Saturday, afternoon September 26th, Nora Levina Seager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Seager, aged sixteen months. Funeral services were held in the M.E. church Monday morning. The sermon was preached by Presiding Elder McBride, who based his remarks on the ninetieth Psalm, wherein the brevity of human life is dwelt upon. Nora was an affectionate child, and a source of joy to her parents, to whom the resurrection doctrine will evermore be a very consoling one. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, October 2, 1896] | |
| 9615 |  | Obituary- Seaman, Edna Edna Seaman Edna Ethel Seaman, 100, died Thursday, August 24, 2000, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born January 17,1900, in Grove, the daughter of William and Frances Besta Hawk. Mrs. Seaman worked for Topeka State Hospital for 40 years before she retired in 1955. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Among survivors are two nephews, Duane Burress, Meriden, and Ronald Burress, Topeka. A graveside service was conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in the Walnut Hill Cemetery at Grove. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Edna Seaman ROSSVILLE — Edna Ethel Seaman, 100, Rossville, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Seaman worked for Topeka State Hospital for 40 years before she retired in 1955. She was born Jan. 17,1900, in Grove, the daughter of William and Frances Besta Hawk. Mrs. Seaman was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Among survivors are two nephews, Duane Burress, Meriden, and Ronald Burress, Topeka. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Walnut Hill Cemetery at Grove. Mrs. Seaman will lie in state from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. | |
| 9616 |  | Obituary- Searcy, Carl Carl Searcy Passes Away Carl Roy Searcy, 88, of Willard, KS passed away at home November 22, 2016. He was born January 22,1928 near Paxico, KS, the son of Roy W. and Emma Ruth Trostle Searcy. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1945 and joined the Navy in June. He was a Sea-Bee in the US Navy from 1945-1946. After leaving the Navy, he married Elberta Viergever, who preceded him in death in 2008, and worked at Goodyear until moving to Wichita, KS where he began working for KG&E. Carl and his wife were known for working with the Methodist youth group in Valley Center, KS for many years. After retiring Carl and his wife returned to Topeka, KS to be closer to family. Carl enjoyed watching KU sports and vacationing in Colorado with his family. Together, they had two children; a son, Carl Dean Searcy who preceded him in death in 1972, and a daughter, Cynthia of Willard, KS. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia S. Miller; three granddaughters, Tonya Miller, Olathe, KS, Tishelle Miller, Los Angeles, CA; Tianna Miller and her children, Noah and Marlee Spencer of Lenexa, KS, as well as his brothers, Ray and Edward Searcy and sister, Pearl Wood and their families. One brother, Glenn Searcy, and six sisters, Thelma Stoneberger, Lucille Hosier, Dorothy Wright, Golda Plumly, Eileen Creveling, and Mary* Miller preceded him in death. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 2nd at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. in Topeka. Private inurnment will be at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers are welcome. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 9617 |  | Obituary- Searcy, Edward Edward Isaac Searcy Edward I, Searcy, age 92, of Topeka passed away Sunday, April 29,2018 in Topeka. Edward was born February 4,1926 the son of Roy William and Emma Trostle Searcy. Edward served in the U.S. Navy. Edward worked at a Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka for over B 35 years. Edward is survived by Jean, his wife of 70 years; children Lynda Czappa, Elaine (Bob) Watson, Wayne (Donna) Searcy, Kent (Sondra) Searcy; a sister, Pearl Wood; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 5,2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, who the family greatly appreciated their care and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home, davidsonfuneral.com | |
| 9618 |  | Obituary- Searcy, Elberta Elberta "Bertie" Jean Viergever Searcy WILLARD- Elberta "Bertie" Jean Viergever Searcy, Willard, died Saturday, February 16,2008 at her home. She was born August 20, 1927 in Topeka, the daughter of Leonard and Celia Brentlinger Viergever and later adopted by Adrienne M. Beer. Mrs. Searcy worked for Southwestern Bell for 33 years in the Topeka and Wichita offices. After retiring from Southwestern Bell, she worked for five years as a clerk at McClain's Amoco Station in Rossville. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. She married Carl R. Searcy on August 20, 1946. They had two children, a son Carl Dean Searcy who preceded her in death in 1972, and a daughter Cynthia. Survivors are her husband Carl of the home, a daughter, Cynthia S. Miller and husband John Lavin of Garland, TX; three granddaughters, Tonya Miller, Olathe, Tishelle Miller, Burbank, CA. and Tianna Spencer and husband Rashid Spencer and their children Noah Spencer and Marlee Spencer of Olathe. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Gardens in Topeka. Mrs. Searcy will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or to the Topeka Rescue Mission and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, Kansas 66533. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9619 |  | Obituary- Searcy, Emma Influenza-Pneumonia Fatal to Mrs. Searcy The first death to occur in this vicinity from influenza or pneumonia was that of Mrs. Roy Searcy which occured at 2:30 p. m. last Sunday after an illness of ten days. Mrs. Searcy became ill after taking care of Mr. Searcy and her children who were afflicted with the flu, the former for a time dangerously ill. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the home short services being conducted by Rev. Hart of the Presbyterian church and the body taken to St. Clere for burial. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Butts, who reside at St. Clere, where she was born and raised. Beside her husband she is survived by three young children. | |
| 9620 |  | Obituary- Searcy, Ray Ray Searcy Ray E. Searcy, age 80, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 31,2017 at a Kansas City hospital. Ray was born March 11,1937 in Rossville, Kansas the son of Roy and Emma Trostle Searcy. He grew up in rural Rossville graduating from Rossville High School in 1955. Ray served in the U. S. Air Force for four years. He married Nova June Rutledge July 17,1960 in Valley Center, Kansas. Ray worked as a city bus driver for the City of Topeka. He was a longtime member of the Oakland United Methodist Church. He volunteered with various organizations such as the Oakland Boy Scout troop and enjoyed prison ministry. He had previously worked as a bulk milk driver for Meadow Gold and drove a bus for Seaman School District #345. Ray at one time held a private pilot license. Ray was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Megan Skinner; brothers, Carl and Glenn Searcy and sisters, Thelma Stoneburger, Lucille Hosier, Dorothy Wright, Golda Plumly, Eileen Crevling and Mary Miller. He is survived by his wife Nova of over 57 years; a daughter, Trudy (Kurt) Skinner of Colorado Springs, CO; a son, Troy (Janice) Searcy of Rossville; a brother, Edward Searcy of Topeka; a sister, Pearl Wood of Kentucky and two grandchildren, Andrew and Grace Skinner. Memorial services will be Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home, davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 9621 |  | Obituary- Sears, Clarance Clarance Sears LAWRENCE - Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lawrence Heights Christian Church here for Clarance A. Sears, 81, Lawrence, who died Saturday at a Lawrence hospital. He was born March 2, 1895, in LaHarpe in Allen County. He was a farmer until 1952 when he moved to Lawrence. He, was employed by Haskell Indian Junior College and retired in the early 1960s. He was a member of Lawrence Heights Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude L. Sears, on Dec. 27t 1969, and a stepson, Fred L. Peters, on Nov. 20, 1949. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Ruby Peters and Bea Abram, both of Lawrence; three stepsons, Cecil Peters, 1945 N. Jefferson, Topeka, Lester Peters, Moore, Okla., and Claude Peters, Lawrence; a brother, Robert Sears, Ellsworth; 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at Lawrence. Rumsey Funeral Home at Lawrence is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9622 |  | Obituary- Sears, Donald Donald "Don" Sears -- July 5, 1929 - November 13, 2021 Raymore, Missouri - Donald F. Sears (Jr.), born 7/5/1929 in Williamsport, PA died Saturday evening 11/13/2021 near his home in Raymore, MO. Survived by his wife, Janet W. Sears and 5 children; Christopher (Nashville, TN), Andrew (Betsy) (Overland Park, KS), Kathryn Roberts (Mike) (Lake Lotawana, MO), Rebecca Drumheller (Jay) (Danville, PA), and William (Angie)(Frisco, TX); 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 step-children, 9 step-grandchildren, and 7 step great-grandchildren. His first wife, Joan Waters Sears, his parents, and his sister died previously. Don was educated in public schools, Haverford College, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the Menninger Foundation. He was ordained by the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1954 in PA, served as USN chaplain with USMC air units, with Japanese young men and women ministering with G.I.'s in Japan, then with Presbyterian Churches in Rossville and Delia, KS as well as Blue Springs and Grandview, MO. Johnson County Sr. Nutrition Program employed Don over 10 years. Volunteering at American Stroke Foundation and Heartland Presbyterian Center were enduring joys. Collegial ministry in the local Heartland Presbytery led to appreciation for stimulating friendships. A relative warned him not to be a "man of measured merriment". Plans for his memorial service are forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcomed for Heartland Presbyterian Center at webpage: https://www.heartlandcenter.org/donate/ | |
| 9623 |  | Obituary- Sears, Gertrude Gertrude Sears LAWRENCE – Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey Funeral Home here for Mrs. Gertrude L. Sears, 81, Lawrence, who died Saturday in a hospital here. She was born Jan. 30, 1888, at Pepsin, Mo., and lived at Lawrence 17 years. Survivors include her husband, Clarence A. Sears, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Warren, Kansas City, and Mrs. Bea Abram, Jewell; three sons, Cecil Peters, 1945 N. Jefferson, Topeka, Claude Peters, Lawrence, and Lester Peters, Moore, Okla.; 23 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence. | |
| 9624 |  | Obituary- Sears, Joan JOAN W. SEARS Mrs. Joan Waters Sears, 52, Blue Springs, Mo., died Wednesday, April 6, 1983, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Mrs. Sears was a teacher at the Blue Springs Montessori Schools. She was a member of the Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, Blue Springs. Mrs. Sears’ husband, the Reverend Don Sears, was a former minister of the Rossville and Delia United Presbyterian Churches. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and had lived in Pennsylvania and in Kansas before moving to Blue Springs in 1968. She leaves her husband, the Reverend Donald F. Sears, of the home; three sons, Christopher John Sears, Acton, Mass., Andrew Frank Sears, Chicago, Ill., and William Isaac Sears of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Roberts, Blue Springs, and Miss Rebecca Sears of the home; her mother, Mrs. Frances Waters, Blue Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Avery, Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Gail Allen, West Middlesex, Pa.; and a granddaughter. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, followed by a reception. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested contributions to the church memorial fund. | |
| 9625 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Addie Addie May Sebring Addie May Sebring was born Aug. 6, 1895, and died August 17, 1935, at the age of 40 years and 11 days. She graduated from Rossville high school in 1913, and followed this with several years as a teacher in rural schools and in the local high school. In 1924 she went to California. She attended school and later taught in the University high school, Oakland, California. She has had trouble with her ears for several years. A number of operations had failed to help them and it finally led to her death. A beautiful young life, she united with the United Brethren church north of Rossville, as a girl. Her one great goal was to help others and her field of special interest was young people. All who have known her speak highly of her character, and her ability as a teacher and leader was a natural gift. The body was cremated and the ashes brought to Rossville for interment last Saturday afternoon. The service was held at the cemetery, in charge of Rev. Horton. The urn, on a beautiful satin couch was carried by four girls in White, Ruth Whearty, Anita Lemon, Bonnie Janke and Marjorie Janke. Two hymns were sung by a ladies’ quartet which included Mrs. Peter Navarre, Mrs. A.G. Wallerstedt, Mrs. W.M. Horton and Evelyn Landis. The poem, “Thanatopsis,” by William Cullen Bryant was read for its message of courage, confidence and comfort in the face of death. May Sebring Miss May Sebring of San Francisco, Calif., died at Stanford University hospital, August 17, 1935, at the age of 40. She was born near Rossville, Kansas, August 6, 1895. Funeral services were held at the Memorial Chapel of Carew and English Masonic at Golden Gate avenue, San Francisco, and inurnment at Cypress Lawn cemetery. For the past eleven years she had been a teacher of English in the University high school at Oakland. She had previously taught at Fremont high school. Oakland school heads said her work had been outstanding. Left to mourn her passing are mother, Mrs. Arville Sebring; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Janke, of Junction City; and two brothers, Glenn Sebring, of Morrowville, Kansas, and Harold Sebring of Grenville, New Mexico. Notice of Memorial Service Saturday, November 16, at 2:30 p.m. at Rossville cemetery in memory of May Sebring. May Sebring Dead Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sebring received a sad message last Saturday, of the death of Miss May Sebring at Berkley, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 17. Miss Sebring is the daughter of Mrs. Arvilla Sebring now of Morrowville. Miss Sebring is a graduate of Rossville high school. After teaching in Rossville grade school and a couple of years at Valley Falls, she went to Berkley, Calif., about twelve years ago. | |
| 9626 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Austin AUSTIN SEBRING Austin Sebring was born in Ripley County, Indiana, February 8, 1863, and departed this life December 10, 1946. Having had the earthly distinction of passing the age of three score and ten by a goodly number of added years. Had he not written faithfully upon the tablets of the minds of many who knew him, the story of his pure-minded and noble life, the few and humble lines of this obituary would utterly fail to portray for us more than the briefest outline. But to have known him in the morning of his life or at its noonday is to have in memory the emphasis he placed upon integrity and uprightness. At the age of 7, in 1870, he arrived at the early scenes of the West Indianola school, northwest of Topeka About a year later he, with his parents, moved to what became the Sebring homestead, a short distance southeast of Westmoreland. There in a free life he grew to young manhood. There he learned the lesson that gave him a courageous beginning of the life he lived among neighbors and friends in this community. He came to Rossville to live, in 1893; through his years on the farm he was not only a good neighbor but was enterprising and public spirited. He aided in the building of the United Brethren Church, north of Rossville, of which he was a faithful member until he moved to Rossville in 1926, and had his membership and religious interests identified with the Methodist Church. On February 3rd, 1895, Mr. Sebring was united in marriage to Miss Luella Anderson, the ceremony being held in the Rossville Methodist Church. To this happy union were born two children, Ruth and Esther. This was a happy and unbroken chain until Ruth was claimed by death at the tender age of 16 years. Through the years of retirement with which we are well acquainted, hundreds of friends and acquaintances well know the gracious ministries of Miss Esther. The deceased was preceded in death by his daughter Ruth in 1915, and by his wife on December 14, 1942. He came to his end in this life, bravely and prepared for the rewards he so richly deserves. He is survived by his daughter Esther of the home; two brothers, Chas, of Topeka, and George Sebring of Parsons; and one sister, Maude Hart, of Westmoreland. —By Rev. McProud P. S.—The McProud family and Sebring family grew up together at Westmoreland, Kan., and Rev. O. U. McProud and Mr. Sebring have been close companions all through the years. Rev. Carl O. Harbour officiated at the funeral services and was assisted by Mr. McProud of Topeka. Music was furnished by Mrs. Marlin Harth and Mrs. O. S. Boyd, accompanied by Miss Thelma Parr. The pall bearers were C. E. Gresser, M. L. Whearty, Elmer Stewart, Harold Reser, Lawrence Reser and Clayton Carell. Burial in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9627 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Charles Miss Esther Sebring and Glen Sebring were called to Topeka Wednesday morning by the sudden death of their uncle, Charles Sebring. Funeral services for Charles Sebring, 75, of 1525 Medford, will be held Friday at 2 p.m., and burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery. The body of the 75-year-old man, who was a carpenter and contractor until his retirement in 1940, was found at his home Wednesday morning. He lived alone. According to Dr. H. L. Clark, coroner, Mr. Sebring apparently died of a heart attack. He was found on the floor of his dining room fully dressed and had probably been dead since Sunday. When neighbors failed to see Mr. Sebring out doors, they became alarmed and called police. He had been retired from active work since 1940, but was a lover of flowers, and much of his time during the past six years had been devoted to the raising of gladioli and roses. He was born March 22, 1874, in Westmoreland, and had been a resident of Topeka for 30 years. He was a member of Central Congregational church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Sebring, in 1942. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Maude Hart of Westmoreland; a brother, George Sebring of Parsons and several nieces and nephews. | |
| 9628 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Esther Esther Sebring Esther Sebring, 84, Rossville, died Wednesday, July 17, at a Topeka nursing home. Miss Sebring taught grade school at Reed School, formerly Watson, Rossville and Pleasant Hill School before she retired in 1966 after teaching 40 years in Shawnee County. After she retired she was a substitute teacher. She was born May 27, 1901, at Rossville, the daughter of Austin and Luella Anderson Sebring, and spent most of her life at Rossville. She attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Emporia State Teachers College and Washburn University at Topeka. Miss Sebring was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church, Retired Teachers Association and Alpha Delta Kappa sorority. Survivors include several cousins. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rossville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Miss Sebring will lie in state until 9 p.m. today at Parker Price Mortuary where the family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. today. She later will lie in state an hour before service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville, 66533, or Community Eye Care Trust Fund in care of Dan Lykins, 115 S.E. 7th, Topeka, 66603. | |
| 9629 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Glenis Glenis Marie Sebring Glenis Marie Sebring, 58, Rossville, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born February 27, 1958 at Topeka, the daughter of Robert Wayne and Joan Marie Seitz Sebring. Glenis was raised in Rossville and Topeka and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1976. She had attended Clark’s School of Business. Glenis last worked for USD No 321 in Rossville. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Rossville. Her father Wayne Sebring preceded her in death on March 22,2008. Survivors include her mother, Joan Sebring, Rossville, two brothers, Robert W. Sebring Jr. (Janet), Lake St. Louis, MO, and Ronald Sebring (Suzie),Topeka; a sister, Bev (Rick) Bradley, Hoyt; aunts, uncles and 13 nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, March 19,2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for Masses or Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9630 |  | Obituary- Sebring, John John Sebring PHOENIX — Services were Aug. 22 at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel here for John Glenwood Sebring, 80, a native of Rossville, Kan., who had lived here since 1958. He was a meat inspector in Kansas for six years before he retired in 1957. He was a member of Hesperian Masonic Lodge No. Ill, AF&AM, at Rossville, and a veteran of World War I, when he served with the U.S. Army. 5urvivors include his widow, Mrs. Della Mae Sebring, Phoenix; a daughter, Letha M. Marney, Scottsdale, Ariz.; four sons, Wayne Sebring, Route 9, Topeka, and Harold Sebring, Glen Sebring and Delbert Sebring, alt of Phoenix; a sister, Nellie Janke, Junction City, Kan.; a brother, Harold Grenville, in New Mexico; 13 grandchildren, and two great - grandchildren. Graveside services and burial were at Sedona, Ariz. | |
| 9631 |  | Obituary- Sebring, John Robert Death of Robert Sebring. Robert Sebring, son of John and Margaret Sebring, was born September 1[], 1860, and died October 21, 1899, aged 39 years, 1 month and 4 days. Mr. Sebring was the second son of a family of twelve. He married the eldest daughter of John and Margret Dailey. Their union was blessed with two boys and one girl. Robert Sebring confessed his faith in Christ at the age of 29, uniting with the United Brethren church, of which he continued a faithful member till the hour of his departure for the silent land. He never entertained a doubt as to the saving grace of God. He was satisfied with the purifying power of the blood of Jesus. God's promises were sweet, consoling and precious to him in all his suffering. With increasing suffering, communion with Christ contained more of richness, while the magnificence of his palace in that God-built city became more realistic. The anticipated happiness of heavenly society gilded the overhanging clouds of death with a brightness that chased away the sadness of the tearful goodbye of earth-loved ones. He dearly loved music and sang those old family hymns in his suffering. He has gone to join the heavenly choir to sing forevermore. His trust was in the Savior, who said, I am the resurrection and the life. Mr. Sebring was a kind and considerate father, a loving husband, and an obliging neighbor. His loss will be keenly felt, but our loss is his gain. He exchanged sorrows for joys, trials for heavenly rest and quiet, the society of loved ones for the society of the angelic host, and the rough pathway of life for the flower-fields of Elysium. His rich experience gained in life has been called to larger fields of usefulness. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 o'clock. A large concourse of loving friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to their dear friend and the sorrowing family. [Poem] [From the Rossville Times, Thursday, October 26, 1899] | |
| 9632 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Lillian Mrs. Ira Sebring Mrs. Lillian A. Sebring, a former resident in Rossville community, passed away last Thursday, October 20th, after a lingering illness of two years, at Weaubleau, Mo. She was born in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, November 8, 1958, and married Ira F. Sebring in 1880. She is survived by her husband, one son, Emmett Sebring of Weaubleau, Mo., one daughter, Mrs. J.R. Lucky, of Wheatland, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. S.A.D. Boggs, of Memphis, Tenn. [From 27 Oct 1938] | |
| 9633 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Margaret Margaret Reser Sebring Margaret Reser was born in Scott county, Ky., May 25, 1826, and died with a paraletic stroke May 5, 1914, age 77 years, 11 months and 10 days. She was married to John Sebring in 1858, to this union were born twelve children; six children and her husband proceeding her to the better world. The living are Ira of Topeka, Austin and Charles of Rossville and Wesley, George and Mrs. Maude Hart of Westmoreland, also four brothers and two sisters, all of whom were able to attend the funeral, but one sister of Topeka and one brother of Rossville. Mrs. Sebring became a Christian in early girl-hood and had since lived a good Christian life. She was a loving mother, a kind sister and a good neighbor, and her many friends and neighbors will indeed miss her. Mrs. Sebring, with her husband and children, came to Kansas some 40 years ago and resided upon their farm, four miles south of Westmoreland ever since. The funeral services were held at the house on Thursday at 10 a.m. and were conducted by Rev. H. S. Bowers. The remains were laid to rest in the Westmoreland cemetery by the side of her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sebring, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sebring, Mrs. Arvilla Sebring, Anthony Ruff, Z. Reser, Mont Reser, and Moss Reser, attended the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Sebring, which was held Thursday at Westmoreland. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sebring were called to Westmoreland yesterday by the news of the death of Mr. Sebring’s mother, which occurred Tuesday evening. Mrs. Sebring had been a resident of Pottawatomie county for many years. | |
| 9634 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Nellie Memorial. The community was shocked on Monday morning by the announcement of the death of Ruth Sebring. She had been out of school for a couple of weeks because of an indisposition, but was able to be up and around the house most of the time until Saturday morning when she was taken seriously ill and medical aid was summoned. But it was unavailable and she was called higher and passed to her reward Monday, March 1st, 1915. Nellie Ruth was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sebring and was born on the family homestead north of Rossville, December 12, 1898. Ruth gave her heart to God and her hand to the church at the early age of 12 years. She was baptised by the Rev. Job Wykert and united with the United Brethren church at Olive Branch, of which church and Sunday school she was a loved and consistent member. Ruth had a sweet amiable disposition and was much loved by those who knew her intimately. The funeral services begun at the home conducted by Prof. Livingood were completed at the M.E. church in Rossville. Rev. Walter Ward, the pastor, had charge of the services and preached a very comforting sermon from I Cor., 15:55. Ruth being a member of the Rossville High School, the scholars attended in a body. The music was beautiful and appropriate. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The pallbearers consisted of Prof. Livingood and five boys who were members of Ruth’s class (Sophomore). The remains were interred in the Rossville cemetery. The grief stricken parents and sister, Esther have the deep sympathy of the entire community. Death of Ruth Sebring Ruth Sebring, the sixteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sebring died Monday after a very brief illness. Death was due to a breakdown of the nervous system. Miss Ruth, who was one of the most popular pupils of the high school, was forced to leave school about two weeks ago, but as late as last Friday had been up and around the house. Her condition became alarming Saturday and she passed away Monday. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Methodist church, the services being conducted by Rev. Ward. The high school students of Rossville attended the funeral in a body. Interment was made in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9635 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Robert Robert (Wayne) Sebring ROSSVILLE- Robert (Wayne) Sebring, Rossville, passed away March 22,2008 at a Topeka, hospital. He was born March 14, 1934 at Marrowville, (Washington County) Kansas, the son of John G. and Della M. Terpening Sebring. He attended grade school at Praireville, Twin Rows and Rossville grade schools. He also attended Rossville High School. He worked for Santa Fe Railway, Frisbie Bridge Construction, Noble Construction, and CC&M Construction as a superintendent, and WGM Construction. He retired as a crane operator with Operating Engineers Local 101 in Topeka. Wayne was a member of Operating Engineers Local 101, the Moose Club and the Jimmie Lillard Sons of the Legion Post No. 31 at Rossville. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Delbert Lloyd Sebring. Wayne married Joan Seitz on February 27, 1954 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two sons, Robert W. Jr. and wife Janet, Lake St. Louis, MO. and Ronald and wife Suzie of Topeka; two daughters, Bev Bradley and husband Rich of Hoyt, and Glenis Sebring, Rossville; two brothers, Harold Sebring, Prescott, AZ. and Glen Eldon Sebring, Sun City, AZ. one sister Letha Marney, Scottsdale, AZ; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, with one due any day, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Sebring will lie in state after 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 25, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9636 |  | Obituary- Sebring, Winona WINONA LOUISE SEBRING Winona Louise (Marney) Sebring, born in Valencia, KS, on March 4, 1929 and passed away in Prescott, AZ on August 29, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Harold, three children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She graduated from Rossville High in 1947. It was there where she met her husband Harold who graduated in 1946. She was a cheerleader for Rossville High and a homecoming queen. Services will be held in Prescott, AZ on September 15. Donations to Hospice, 3195 Stillwater Dr., Suite A, Prescott, AZ 86305 would be appreciated. | |
| 9637 |  | Obituary- Sedgwick, Orphustene In Memorium. O. Le Roy Sedgwick was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 17, 1847, and was educated in the public schools of that city. At the early age of 14 he entered a law office, studying his prospective profession two years. He then entered a large importing house in the city of Brooklyn as shipping clerk, acting in that capacity for seven years. He was converted at the age of 19 and united with the Handsome Place Baptist church, Brooklyn. In 1868 he was married to Miss Mary A. Chadsey, daughter of Dr. Chadsey, of New York city. In the spring of 1870 he came west and located a real estate office at St. Marys, Kan. He resided in St. Marys five years and was chosen superintendent of the first Sabbath school in that place. In 1875 he removed to Topeka and two years later established a real estate office in this city which has been under his supervision until his death which occurred at 10:45 Thursday evening, April 23, 1885. He was for three years editor and proprietor of the Kansas Valley Times, published at this place. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Archer in the Baptist church of this city at one o'clock Sunday afternoon after which the remains were carried to the depot and taken to Topeka for interment. He was an active member of the Rossville lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and was buried with all honors of the Order. The ceremonies were beautiful and impressive. O. Le Roy Sedgwick was a devout Christian, certainly a remarkable business man and an exemplary citizen, a man whose place can hardly be filled. His bereaved wife and relatives have the sympathy and condolence of all who knew him. [From Carpenter's Kansas Lyre, Friday, May 1, 1885] | |
| 9638 |  | Obituary- Sedlacek, Frank Sedlacek Frank, son of John and Anna Sedlacek, was born on December 1, 1880 in Polen in Klatv, Czechoslovakia. He was one of ten children. In the autumn of 1890 he with his parents came to America and settled near Malmo, Nebraska. In 1915 he was united in marriage with Theresie Stach in Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Sedlacek farmed in the Malmo and Prague communities until the spring of 1927 when they moved to Rossville, Kansas. In 1951 they moved to a farm near Whiting, Kansas, where he retired in 1955. Mr. Sedlacek resided on his farm near Whiting, Kansas until his death. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sedlacek’s marital life was blessed with seven children. One son passed away in infancy. Mr. Sedlacek departed from this earthly life at the Saunders Community Hospital, Wahoo, Nebr., while he was visiting briefly with relatives and friends in the Prague community. He was a 50 year member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge No. 128 of Rossville, Kansas. He was also an officer of that lodge for several years. He leaves to mourn his earthly departure his beloved wife, two daughters, Mrs. Elvin Elsik from Dallas, Texas and Viola of Phoenix, Arizona; four sons, Zdenek and Louis of Prague, Nebraska; Raymond of Topeka, Kansas; and Jaroslav of Whiting, Kansas. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Kohout and Mrs. John Piacek of Prague, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. April 13, 1958, from the National Hall at Prague, and interment was in National Cemetery. Singers were Fredrick and Marjorie Houped with Mrs. Marjorie Proett, accompanying. Pallbearers were Theodore Sedlacek, Henry Sedlacek, John Sedlacek, jr., Fred Novak, Thomas V. Kasper, and William Kohout. Kucera Funeral home in charge (missing the remainder) | |
| 9639 |  | Obituary- Sedlacek, Jaroslav Sedlacek Jaroslav “Sid” Sedlacek, 95, Holton, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at his home. He was bom April 28, 1922, in Abie, Neb., the son of Frank and Theresa Stach Sedlacek. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1940. Mr. Sedlacek served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After his enlistment in the Army he returned to the family farm near Whiting, where he continued to farm for more than 50 years, retiring in 2000. Survivors include a brother, Louis Sedlacek, Prague, Neb.; three nieces, Pam Todd, Midlothin, Texas, Susan Anderly, Phoenix, Ariz., and Kelly Luth, Little Rock, Ark.; and four nephews, Alvin Elsik, San Antonio, Texas, Gary Anderly and Steven Anderly, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Russell Sedlacek, Lincoln, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Libbie Elsik and Viola Anderly; three brothers, Zdenek, Raymond, Victor and Jerry Sedlacek; and a nephew, Dale Elsik. A memorial graveside service with military honors will be held at Prague National Cemetery in Prague, Neb. at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jackson County Senior Citizen Center, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Holton Recorder 2/26/18 | |
| 9640 |  | Obituary- Sedlacek, Louis Louis Sedlacek, 93, of Prague, NE, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his home in Prague, NE. He was born August 4, 1926 in Abie, NE to Frank and Theresa (Stach) Sedlacek. Louis attended high school in Rossville, KS and graduated in 1945. Louis served his country in the U.S. Army until he was honorably discharged. In 1971, he was united in marriage to Marie (Hampl) Odvody in Prague, NE. Louis and his brother Sid owned and operated Sedlacek Service in Prague for many years. After the service station closed, due to a fire, Louis and his wife Marie opened Marie’s Bar that they ran together for several years. Louis worked for Valmont for over 5 years until he retired. Louis was a member of American Legion #254. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He always enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. He is survived by step-children, Daniel Odvody and David (Geri) Odvody; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Sedlacek; siblings, Sid Sedlacek, Libby Elsik, Raymond Sedlacek, Victor Sedlacek, Jerry Sedlacek and Viola Anderly; step-daughter, Dianne Petrzelka; nephews, Dale Elsik and Gary Anderly. | |
| 9641 |  | Obituary- Sedlacek, Raymond Raymond Sedlacek 87, Prague, died Tuesday (11/20/07) in David City. Born in Malmo. U.S. Navy veteran, World War II. Survivors: sisters, Libby Elsik, Dallas, Texas, Viola Anderly, Phoenix, Ariz.; brothers, Jerry, Whiting, Kan., Louis, Prague; many nieces and nephews. No services. Cremation. There will be a private family burial. Kucera-Kracl Funeral Home in charge of these arrangements. | |
| 9642 |  | Obituary- Seel, Catherine Catherine Seel Mrs. Catherine Frances Seel, 52, of 604 Lake, was found dead in her home Saturday. Dr. C. G. Hermann said the probable cause of death was pneumonia. No autopsy was performed. Mrs. Seel was born in Delia, in 1915. Survivors include a son, Joseph F. O’Connor, U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Georgetown; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J. Bauer, Sr., 1107 E 6th; six brothers, Orville Bauer, Las Vegas, Nev., Harold F. Bauer, Overland Park, Hersehel F. Bauer, 2621 Washburn, Oliver J. Bauer Jr., 906 E. 34th, Eugene J. Bauer, 4914 Rochester Road, Robert F. Bauer, 522 Emmett; three sisters, Mrs. Sophia DeVries, 816 Oakland, Mrs. Vince Hoffman, 814 Grattan, and Mrs. Roy Shook, Columbia, S.C. Services are pending at Brennan Funeral Home. | |
| 9643 |  | Obituary- Seele, Charles Charles Seele Dies Suddenly Charles Seele, for many years a member of the Law township board, died unexpectedly early Monday morning (feb. 20) at his home six miles southwest of St. Marys. He had been ill only a few hours and was retiring shortly after midnight, following a reunion of the family, when he fell dead, the victim of a heart seizure. The popular Old Timer was 77 years old. The esteem in which he was held was attested repeatedly by his election of contests, to the office he held when the final summons came, clerk of his township board. Charles F. Seele was a native of Saxony, Germany, being born there Nov. 20, 1872, the son of August Seele and Caroline Bolgess. He emigrated with his parents to Kansas in 1887, living for awhile near Lawrence, then in Jackson county, and for 45 years in Wabaunsee county. He was married April 18, 1893, at Lawrence to Minnie Supp, who passed away October 10, 1947. Together they were able to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in 1943. To this union ten children were born all living except William who died at the age of twelve in 1928. The fine old citizen is survived by nine children, sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The children surviving are August Seele, St. Marys; Herman of Denver; Mrs. Minnie Rasch of Rossville; John Seele, Rossville; Mrs. Lillie Hastings, Emporia; Mrs. Lena Lippencott, Wamego, Carl Seele, Belvue, Mrs. Laura Lohmann, Topeka and Mrs. Alice Durkee, Topeka. Brothers surviving are Richard Seele, Belvue; Ginder Seele of Lawrence; Herman, Fred and Walter, all of Rockford, Illinois; and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Lly, Michigan City, Mich., and Mrs. Emma Wells of Topeka. Funeral services were last Wednesday, afternoon in the Evangelical Church at Wells Creek, the resident pastor, Rev. Vernon Kurtz officiating. The pallbearers were six grandsons: Marion Rasch, James Seele, Don Gatrost, DuWayne Seele, Carl Louis Seele and Elgie Hastings, Jr. -- St. Marys Star. Charles Seele Charles Seele, 77, father of Mrs. Laura Lohmann and Mrs. Alice Durkee of Topeka, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday at his farm home southwest of St. Marys. Mr. Seele had lived on a farm four miles southwest of St. Marys for 45 years. Other survivors are seven children, August Seele of St. Marys; Herman Seele of Denver; Mrs. Minnie Rasch and John Seele of Rossville; Mrs. Lillie Hastings of Emporia; Mrs. Lena Lippincott of Wamego, and Carl Seele of Belvue; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Evangelical Church west of St. Marys, with burial in the church cemetery. We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy and condolence during our recent bereavement, the loss of our father, Charles Seele Children | |
| 9644 |  | Obituary- Seele, George George J. Seele ST. MARYS- George J. Seele, 99, died Thursday, May 3, 2007 at the St. Marys Manor. He was born May 3,1908 in rural Belvue, the son of Richard and Elizabeth Glick Seele. Mr. Seele lived in the Kaw Township most of his life. He was a farmer. George was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 both in St. Marys. He was a member of the Farmers Union Coop and had served on the board of directors. George was an avid bowler. On December 5,1929 he was united in marriage to Leona L. Hafenstein. She died September 29, 1995. Mr. Seele was also preceded in death by two sons, Larry Seele and Lloyd Seele, two grandsons, Kevin Wells and Larry Seele and 3 great grandchildren. Survivors include four sons, Melvin Seele, Belvue, Ivan Seele, Paxico, Leroy Seele, in Texas and Tom Seele Ft. Myers, FL; three daughters, Marcella Lundin, Delia, Diann Northup, Wamego and Karen Olson, Sterling; 31 grand children; 69 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 7, 2007 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Seele will lie in state after 3:00 P.M. Sundayatthe church where there will be a Vigil Service followed by a Rosary at 7:00P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, Kansas 66536 Online condolences maybe senttowww.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9645 |  | Obituary- Seele, Leona Leona L. Seele St. Marys - Leona L. Seele, 86, St. Marys, died Friday, Sept. 29, 1995, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mrs. Seele owned and operated the Home Cafe in St. Marys and had worked for the St. Marys Manor. She was born Sept. 29, 1909, at the Kinsley Creek Community near Alma, the daughter of Augusta and Louise Laging Hafenstein. Mrs. Seele was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and the Kaw Social Club. She married George Seele on Dec. 5, 1929, in St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors include four sons, Melvin Seele, Belvue, Ivan Seele, Paxico, Leroy Seele, in Texas, and Tom Seele, St. Marys; three daughters, Marcella Lundin, Delia, Diann Northup, Wamego, and Karen Fauerbach, St. Marys; a sister, Iva Abbot, Texas; a brother, Arnold Hafenstein, Alma; 28 grandchildren; and 47 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Seele was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Seele and Lloyd Seele, a grandson and three great- granddaughters. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Seele will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Piper-Verschelden Fu¬neral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Leona L. Seele Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. Leona L. Seele ST. MARYS — Leona L. Seele, 86, St. Marys, died Friday, Sept. 29, 1995, at a St. Marys nursing home. She was born Sept. 29, 1909, at the Henry's Creek Community near Alma, the daughter of Gustave and Louise Laging Hafenstein. She was reared in the Kinsley Creek Community. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Seele will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Leona L. Seele Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9646 |  | Obituary- Seele, Thelma 1 Thelma T. Seele Thelma T. Seele, 86, Wamego, died Monday, July 29, 1996, at a Wamego hospital. She and her husband farmed south of Belvue in the Wells Creek area until moving to Wamego in 1948. She had lived the past two years at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center, Wamego. She was born May 1, 1910, near Belvue, the daughter of John and Mary Ann Mullen Lytle. She attended rural Belvue schools. She was a member of the Kaw Social Club, Fanners Union, and St. Bernard’s Church and Altar Society, Wamego. She married Frank Seele on May 16, 1928, at St. Marys. He died October 5,1994. Survivors include three daughters, Maxine Harris, Raytown, MO, LaDonna Herman, Wamego, and Patricia Johnson, Tekonsha, MI; one son, Alvin Seele, Wamego; a brother, Clint Lytle, Rossville; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Her funeral service was at 11 a.m. Thursday at the R.J. Evans Mortuary, Wamego. Burial was in Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center, Wamego. | |
| 9647 |  | Obituary- Seele, Thelma 2 Thelma T. Seele WAMEGO - Thelma T. Seele, 86, Wamego, died Monday, July 29, 1996, at a Wamego hospital. She and her husband farmed south of Belvue in the Wells Creek area until moving to Wamego in 1948. She had lived the past two years at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center, Wamego. She was born May 1,1910, near Belvue, the daughter of John and Mary Ann Mullen Lytle. She attended rural Belvue schools. She was a member of the Kaw Social Club, Farmers Union, and St. Bernard's Church and Altar Society, Wamego. She married Frank Seele on May 16, 1928, at St. Marys. He died Oct. 5, 1994. Survivors include three daughters, Maxine Harris, Raytown, Mo., LaDonna Herman, Wamego, and Patricia Johnson, Tekonsha, Mich.; a son, Alvin Seele, Wamego; a brother, Clint Lytle, Rossville; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the R.J. Evans Mortuary, Wamego. Burial will be in the Wamego City Cemetery. Friends may visit from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the mortuary, where the family will greet relatives and friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center, Wamego. | |
| 9648 |  | Obituary- Seeley-Swanson, Maye 1 [Note: this obit has several misspellings. Please cross-reference her other file for accuracy.] Swanson Maye E. Seeley-Swanson, Topeka, formerly of Cameno Island, Wis., died March 12, 1994 at a Topeka retirement home after a short illness. She was born at Boscobel, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Rhoda Ann Dowling-Seeley. The family moved to Decatur County in 1906 and in 1911 settled in the Grove community near Topeka. She graduated from Delia High School and received her state teachers certificate. Mrs. Swanson taught elementary school in Kansas and Washington for over 40 years and was a government employee at the Bremerton Washington Navel Shipyard during the war. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, past Matron of the Eastern Star, a member of Grange and the Democratic party. She was married to Gale Roach of Muscotah. He preceded her in death. She married Edwin Swanson of Washington State. He also preceded her in death in 1964. She returned to Topeka in 1981. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Vera Smith and Maude Bausch and three brothers, Elmer Seeley, Dow Seeley and Ivan Seeley. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Cremation is planned. Memorial graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 21. Burial will be held at the Muscotah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Northern Area Office, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, 66604, or to organization of donor’s choice. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. | |
| 9649 |  | Obituary- Seeley-Swanson, Maye 2 Seeley-Swanson Maye E. Seeley-Swanson, Topeka, formerly of Camano Island, Wash., died Saturday, March 12, 1994, at a Topeka retirement home. She was born in Boscobel, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Rhoda Ann Dowling-Seeley, and moved to Decatur County with her parents in 1906 and to the Grove community northwest of Topeka in 1911. She was a graduate of Delia High School. She taught elementary school in Kansas and Washington for over 40 years and worked at the Bremerton, Wash., shipyards during World War II. She lived in Washington 38 years before she returned to Topeka in 1981. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Grange. She was also a member and past matron of Order of Eastern Star and had been active in Democratic Party affairs. She was married to Gale Roach, Muscotah. He preceded her in death. She was married to Edwin Swanson, Washington state. He died in 1964. Nieces and nephews survive. Cremation is planned. Inurnment will be in Muscotah Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 Arrowhead Road, 66604, or to the organization of the donor’s choice. Maye Seeley-Swanson Maye E. Seeley-Swanson, Topeka, formerly of Camano Island, Wash., died Saturday, March 12, 1994, at a Topeka retirement home. She was born in Boscobel, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Rhoda Ann Dowling-Seeley, and moved to Decatur County with her parents in 1906 and to the Grove community northwest of Topeka in 1911. She was graduated from Delia High School. She taught in elementary schools in Kansas and Washington more than 40 years and worked at the Bremerton, Wash., shipyards during World War II. She lived in Washington 38 years before she returned to Topeka in 1981. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Grange. She was a member and past matron of Order of Eastern Star and had been active in Democratic Party affairs. She was married to Gale Roach of Muscotah. He preceded her in death. She was married to Edwin Swanson of Washington state. He died in 1964. Nieces and nephews survive. Cremation is planned. Inurnment will be in Muscotah Cemetery in Atchison County. Arrangements for memorial graveside services are pending at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 Arrowhead Road, 66604, or to the organization of the donor’s choice. | |
| 9650 |  | Obituary- Seely, Ivan Seely Ivan Charles Seely, 81, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 3, at a Topeka hospital after a short illness. He was born August 4, 1900, at Boscobel, Wisconsin, the son of Charles Mark and Rhoda Ann Dowling Seely. He moved to Decatur county in 1906 and lived in the Grove and Dover communities in Shawnee county after 1911. He was graduated from Delia high school. Mr. Seely was a farmer and stockman and attended Dover Federated church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mae E. Swanson, Camano Island, Washington, and Mrs. Maude S. Bausch, Hoyt. Services were Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Silver Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5229 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. Ivan C. Seely Ivan Charles Seely, 81, Route 7, died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital after a short illness. He was born Aug. 4, 1900, at Boscobel, Wis., the son of Charles Mark and Rhoda Ann Dowling Seely. He moved to Decatur County, Kan., in 1906 and lived in the Grove and Dover communities in Shawnee county after 1911. He was graduated from Delia High School. Mr. Seely was a farmer and stockman and attended Dover Federated church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mae E. Swanson, Camano Island, Wash., and Mrs. Maude S. Bausch, Hoyt. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5229 S.W. 7th, Topeka, 66606. |
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