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| 9651 |  | Obituary- Segura, Henry Henry Segura Passes Away Sgt. Henry Segura USMC Ret. Passed away June 12, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City. Henry was born in Topeka, Kansas, on August 6, 1936, son of Juan and Antonia Segura. He married Theresa Shufeldt on August 2, 1969, where together they had two sons. They later divorced. Henry married Wilma Viles Dominguez on January 18 in Lawrence, Kansas. Together they raised his two sons, Michael and Richard Segura both of Topeka, Kansas. He attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from Topeka High in 1954. He joined the United States Army Reserve on June 8, 1953. After his tour he joined the United States Marine Corps where he retired on July 30, 1970. He had a very full life. Stationed in Okinawa, Philippines, Hawaii, China, Wake Island, Guam, and North Vietnam. Henry guarded Madam Nu, Climbed Mount Fuji, and from 1962 to 1965 he road shotgun for pilots from I-Core. He guarded President Eisenhower during his trip to Japan and Okinawa. He loved his country and was very proud to serve. Henry also worked at Ed Marlings T.V. and Small Appliance Repair from 1970-1973, then went on to work at St. Francis Hospital where he was a maintenance electrician from 1973-1995. He was a member of Wanamaker Seventh Day Adventist Church, and the American Legion Post 31 in Rossville. He loved working on electronics and cars and treasured spending time with his family and helping others. Henry is preceded in death by both of his parents; his brother John Segura Jr. and his sisters Romona S. Alvares and Rita S. Charay. He is survived by his wife Wilma of 43 years; his two sons Michael (Pam Cross) Segura and Richard Segura; brother Pete T. Segura and his sister Carolina S. Hernandez; and three step grandchildren, Daniel Jackson, Jared Jackson, and Matthew Cross. Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Friday, June 15, 2018 at Wanamaker Seventh Day Adventist Church. He will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018. Family will receive friends at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans Association and sent in the care of Brennan Mathena Funeral Home. To leave fond memories or condolences visit www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 9652 |  | Obituary- Seibert, John John Seibert, 81, of Topeka, KS died Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 21, 1937 in Topeka the son of William and Magdalena (Ruhl) Seibert. John was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He retired from the Topeka Fire Department Station #1 in North Topeka. When John wasn't putting in his time at the fire station he stayed busy as a meter reader, videotaping weddings, graduations, school plays and varies sporting events, enjoying photography and spending time outside and going for walks. John married Barbara Ann Schiffelbein on March 14, 1958 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2009. He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Jerry) Jones, Phyllis (Joe) Gaines, Paula (Doug) Gartner, Tim Seibert, eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, John E. Seibert along with seven siblings, Bill Seibert, Marty Lewis, Clarence Seibert, Bob Seibert, Joey Seibert, Rosie Kisner and Teresa Ashley. The family will receive friends after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. Following the rosary, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at the church where the Topeka Fire Department will conduct a Last Call Ceremony in his honor. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Restoration Fund, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 9653 |  | Obituary- Seibert, John E. John Edward “Ed” Seibert John Edward Seibert, 58, of Topeka, died on February 14,2018 at Countryside Health Center. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 19,1959 the son of John and Barbara Ann (Schiffelbein) Seibert. He was a 1978 graduate of Hayden High School. Ed worked for General Printing and had most recently worked as a stock person for Walmart. He loved watching sports especially Kansas State and loved cars. Ed is survived by his father, John Seibert of Rossville, and his siblings, Cheryl (Jerry) Jones, Phyllis (Joe) Gaines, Paula (Doug) Gartner and Tim Seibert all of Topeka as well as sev¬eral nieces and nephews. Ed will lie in state at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow. Inurnment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Sr. Corita’s Sandwich Ministry and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com. | |
| 9654 |  | Obituary- Seikle, Mike MIKE SEIKLE DEAD Ira Hopkins received a telegram today from John Seikel of McLoud, Okla., stating the latter’s father Mike Seikel passed away last night in Shawnee, Okla. The funeral will be held Friday forenoon at Shawnee. The deceased man is a former resident of the community northwest of Rossville. He left here about 40 years ago to locate in Oklahoma and had become immensely wealthy. He was identified with the McCloud bank owned a large mercantile establishment and owned much land along the North Canadian river. | |
| 9655 |  | Obituary- Seitz, Alice E. Alice E. Seitz Alice E. Seitz, 88, St. Marys, died Thursday, April 17, 2003, at St. Marys Manor. She was born February 9, 1915, in Delia, the daughter of Joseph P. and Agnes Catherine Flynn McNeive. She grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School in 1933. She and her husband, Bill, farmed in the St. Marys area until their retirement in 1975, when they moved into the city of St. Marys. Mrs. Seitz was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the St. Marys Senior Citizens. On November 27,1937, she married William V. “Bill” Seitz at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. He survives. Two brothers, Frank McNeive and Joseph McNeive, preceded her in death. Other survivors include a cousin, Kathleen E. McNeive, Topeka; nieces and nephews and their families. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, or to Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 9656 |  | Obituary- Seitz, Alice E. Alice Seitz May 9, 1932 — August 18, 2021 St. Marys-Alice E. Otting Seitz, of St Marys passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi Village in Pittsburg, Kansas. Alice was born May 9th 1932 in Nemaha County Kansas east of Seneca, the second daughter of Lawrence and Loretta Haverkamp Otting. She attended school at Union Dale Country School near Oneida and later at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Seneca graduating in 1950. Her first job was at Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Topeka, later she worked at the Nemaha County Courthouse in the County Clerk's office. Alice worked in Doctors Conrad M. Barnes and William R. Lentz office in Seneca. Alice then worked for Doctor Fred Brown in St. Marys. Her last job was in Allied Clinical Services for the State of Kansas, retiring in 1996. Alice was a longtime member of the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys Historical Society, Daughters of Isabella, American Legion Auxiliary, several card and domino groups, adoration at the church and was a volunteer at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka in the personnel office and information desk. Alice organized and managed five teams from the four area churches to serve as volunteers at the Lets Help Kitchen in Topeka to help serve Saturday brunch. In 1959, Alice married William J. Seitz from St. Marys at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca and moved to St. Marys. Bill and Alice owned and operated Mr. D's Drive In for 11 years and Seitz Jewelry Store for a short time. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, son Joe, sister Donna Koehler, and two brothers Bob and Jerry Otting. Alice and Bill adopted three children; Joseph R. Seitz, James E. Seitz, Pittsburg, KS; and Janet (John) Valentine, Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren, Joe, Jack, Jeff, Emma, Noah and Nicholas; sister, Jeannette Toby, Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Saturday August 21 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Alice will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until the Rosary at 7:00 PM Friday, August 20 at Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in care of Piper Funeral Home 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 9657 |  | Obituary- Seitz, Alice M. 1 Alice Seitz Sis. Alice Marie Seitz, 62, passed away Aug. 30, 1969 at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. She was born July 21, 1907 in Rossville, Kans., the daughter of Thomas and Katherine Cerney, and lived in the Rossville and Delia communities all of her life. She was married to John J. Seitz in Delia April 19, 1928 at Sacred Heart Church. Sis. Seitz graduated from Rossville High School, attended Washburn University, and had taught 26 years. At the time of her death she was teaching the 1st and 2nd grades in Delia. She was a member of the Teachers Ass’n, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral services were held Sept. 2, 1969 at Sacred Heart Church in Delia conducted by Father John Croughwell. Interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Survivors are her husband, John J.; 2 sons, Donald J. and Jack C., both of Topeka; 2 sisters, Mrs. Emial (Carrie) Kovar of Rossville, Mrs. Wendell (Helen) Helms of Wichita, and 4 grandsons. Z.C.B.J. Lodge Moravan No. 128 of Rossville, Kansas extends sin¬cere sympathy to the bereaved family, and may our departed sister rest in peace. | |
| 9658 |  | Obituary- Seitz, Alice M. 2 Alice Seitz Mrs. Alice Marie Seitz, 62, died Saturday in a Topeka hospital, where she was admitted Thursday night after she was shot twice following an argument with her husband at their home near the city limits of Delia. Mrs. Seitz was shot with a 12- gauge shotgun as she crouched in a plowed field near the home. Her husband, John J. Seitz, 67, turned the gun on himself following the shooting, witnesses told Don Collins, Holton, Jackson County sheriff. Mrs. Seitz suffered wounds to her chest and abdomen. Seitz suffered wounds to his left arm and chest and remained in critical condition Saturday night at St. Francis Hospital, where he is in the intensive care unit. The Jackson County sheriff said murder charges will be filed if Seitz survives. Mrs. Alice Seitz was born July 21, 1907, at Rossville and spent most of her life in the Delia and Rossville communities. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, and the Altar Society at the church. She was a teacher, and had taught in schools in the Rossville and Delia communities 26 years. She was married to John J. Seitz April 19,1928, at Delia. Besides her husband, survivors include two sons, Donald J. Seitz, 420 The Drive, and Jack C. Seitz, 1421 N. Tyler; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie A. Kovar, Rossville, and Mrs. Helen E. Helms, Wichita, and four grandsons. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Scripture service will be at 8 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 9659 |  | Obituary- Seitz, Alice M. 3 Mrs. Seitz dies Saturday Mrs. Alice Marie Seitz, 62, of Delia, died Saturday in a Topeka hospital. She was born July 21, 1907, at Rossville and lived all her life in the Rossville-Delia area. She was married Apr. 19, 1928, to John J. Seitz at Sacred Heart Church in Delia. Mrs. Seitz was a graduate of Rossville High School and had attended Washburn University. She had taught 26 years in the two community schools, and this year, was teaching the first and second grades at the Delia Grade School. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, and the Altar Society of the church. One brother, Henry C. Cerny, died Nov. 30, 1955. She is survived by her hus¬band, John J. Seitz, of the home; two sons: Donald J. Seitz and Jack C. Seitz, both of Topeka; two sisters; Mrs. Carrie A. Kovar, Rossville, and Mrs. Helen E. Helms, Wichita; and four grandsons. Services were held Tuesday from the Sacred Heart Church. Burial was made in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, by the Verschelden Funeral Home. Pall bearers: Joe Floersch, Jim Simecka, Bennie Martinek, George DeBacker Jr., Robert Kerwin, and Kenneth Kerwin. | |
| 9660 |  | Obituary- Seitz, Donald Donald Joseph Seitz Donald Joseph Seitz, 88, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 4,2017, at Stormont Vail Medical Center. Donald was born December 10,1928, to John Joseph and Alice Marie Cerny Seitz in St. Marys, Kansas. He graduated from Delia High School in 1946. Donald married Betty Ann Lieber on May 19,1956, sharing 61 years together. Donald worked in the life insurance industry, was associated with Charles Tantillo insurance agency. He was a member of many organizations: Knights of Columbus, Life Underwriters, Certified Life Underwriters, AA member and Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. Donald loved to play cards, Scrabble, and billiards, was an avid fisherman, enjoyed camping and loved to travel in their RV. They traveled to Minnesota with the same friends for twenty-five years. Survivors include his wife, Betty; sons, Robert J. Seitz (Laura) and Stephen D. Seitz (Catherine); three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; plus many nieces, nephews; and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John C. Seitz. The Daughters of Isabella will lead a rosary at 4 p.m. Mon¬day, November 13,2017, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where family will greet friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will lead a rosary at 6:45 p.m. following the visitation. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 14,2017, at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church, 1114 SW 10th, Topeka KS 66604. Memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dei Parish or donor’s choice, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. | |
| 9661 |  | Obituary- Seitz, John 1 John J. Seitz John J. Seitz, 88, St. Marys, formerly of Delia, died Saturday, March 16, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. He was born September 15, 1902, in St. Marys, the son of John and Mary Kramer Seitz. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Lions Club, Delia; and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus Council #657 in St. Marys. He was married to Alice Marie Cerny April 19, 1928, in Delia. She died August 30, 1969. Survivors include two sons, Don Seitz and Jack Seitz, both of Topeka; two brothers, Clarence Seitz, Brooks, Alberta, Canada, and William V. Seitz, St. Marys; three sisters, Tillie McNeive, St. Marys, Regina Chesney, Albuquerque, N.M., and Loretta Doll, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Mrs. Seitz will lie in state after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Seitz John J. Seitz, 88, St. Marys, formerly of Delia, died Saturday, March 16, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Seitz was a farmer before he retired. He was born Sept. 15, 1902, in St. Marys, the son of John and Mary Kramer Seitz. Mr. Seitz was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Lions Club, both in Delia. He was married to Alice Marie Cerny April 19, 1928, in Delia. She died Aug. 30, 1969. Survivors include two sons, Don Seitz and Jack Seitz, both of Topeka; two brothers, Clarence Seitz, Brooks, Alberta, Canada, and William Seitz, St. Marys; three sisters, Tillie McNeive, St. Marys, Regina Chesney, Albuquerque, N.M., and Loretta Doll, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia. Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9662 |  | Obituary- Seitz, John 2 John J. Seitz ST. MARYS — John J. Seitz, 88. St. Marys, formerly of Delia, died Saturday, March 16, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Seitz was a farmer before he retired. He was born Sept. 15, 1902, in St. Marys, the son of John and Mary Kramer Seitz. Mr. Seitz was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Lions Club, both in Delia. He was married to Alice Marie Cerny April 19, 1928, in Delia. She died Aug. 30, 1969. Survivors include two sons, Don Seitz and Jack Seitz, both of Topeka; two brothers, Clarence Seitz, Brooks, Alberta, Canada, and William Seitz, St. Marys; three sisters, Tillie McNeive, St. Marys, Regina Chesney, Albuquerque, N.M., and Loretta Doll, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Mr. Seitz will lie in state after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred, Heart Catholic Church in Delia. | |
| 9663 |  | Obituary- Seitz, John C. 1 Jack Seitz ( September 15, 1937 - October 27, 2017 ) “Jack” John Seitz, 80, of Topeka, passed away October 27, 2017. Jack was born on September 15, 1937 in Delia, Kansas to John Seitz and Alice Czerny. Not to be confused with his father and grandfather everyone called him Jackie. After he left the family farm he decided that Jack would be a more fitting description of his gender, and therefore became known as “Jack Seitz”. Jack hit the tarmac running! After graduation from Delia in 1955 he spent 12 months attending classes at Clarks Business College in Topeka and taking some other business classes at Pierce College. Jack’s first job after graduating from high school was at Stormont Vail hospital as an assistant credit manager. He moved on to the Kansas National Guard in 1957 and then to the Martin Company in 1960. In 1962 he moved to California and worked as a junior expediter for Rocket dyne. Jack moved back to Topeka in 1965 to be with his kids in Topeka and the rest is history. He opened the Twilighter and the Four Seasons and made Old Town Motors. Jack became a North Topeka entrepreneur and became a very will know figure in the North Topeka area. Jack had a lot of unique qualities. He had many friends and never knew a stranger. He was always helping someone and never turned down a request for assistance. Jack had 6 children, and each has their own experience or story that they could relate. John, the oldest, had several incidents that he thought would be interesting to share. The first was that during the summer 1975 while working at Old Town Motors in North Topeka he made a deal with John by letting him buy two cars and put them on the lot. That’s how he was to be compensated for working, at the end of the first week the only two cars that were sold that week were John’s. he told John that we need to have a talk. Jack did not let him buy any cars until the next month. | |
| 9664 |  | Obituary- Seitz, John C. 2 Jack use to rent out motor homes from the car lot and would plan family vacations around the return of the unit. The Winnebago was new and we just got back from it Madian Rental. It came back dirty and empty of water, propane, and gas. Jack got the camper refilled with the serviceable items and had Lavette clean it up the best she could. As the four of them left Topeka they noticed a foul smell. The septic had not been emptied. They pulled the camper down a gravel road with a high embankment, and Jack proceeded to show Mike and John how to empty the septic tank in a safe manner. As Mike and John stood back at a safe distance they watched him open the black water valve on the camper and nothing happened. Jack realized immediately what he had done and instead of closing the valve he looked over at Mike and I and told us to “get back”. Jack them attempted to remove the cap from the camper sewer pipe. In his attempt to quickly escape the spewing sludge, he slipped in the wet grass and fell to the ground only to slide down the embankment with the sludge following him close behind. There were at least 3 attempts to escape the in suing waves of unwelcoming sludge before he managed to get clear of the hazard. Never in my life had Mike and I laughed so hard. He replaced the cap and told us that we were never to tell this story. Lavette met him at the door with a towel. She instructed Jack to remove his clothes and go directly to the camper shower. He left his clothes there and he was so mad. Lavette kept a straight face until he was in the shower. She laughed with Mike and I told us that was the funniest thing she had ever experienced. A few months ago, I shared that story with Hillary (John’s girlfriend) Jack smiled big and calmly said “Shit Happens”. Well Jack we know that and thank you for your time on this earth and all that you did for us. You will be greatly missed and tell all our friends Hi for us. Jack is preceded in death by his wife Lavetta Renner Seitz, both of his parents, and two sons, Shane and Mike Seitz. He is survived by his four sons, John D. Seitz, Ben (Rachel) Seitz, Dan (Kacy) Seitz, and Matt (Theresa) Kiene; one daughter, Jackie (Dayne) Eaton; one brother, Don (Betty) Seitz and 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Davidson Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be prior to service, starting at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Mary’s, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to Avalon Hospice and sent in the care of Davidson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service for a celebration at Skinny’s Sports Bar at 3:30 p.m. located at 4016 SW Huntoon St. Topeka, KS 66604. “He gone” | |
| 9665 |  | Obituary- Seitz, Linda LINDA ANN SEITZ Linda Ann Seitz was born on Sunday, October 13, 1940 in Wamego, Kansas. She was the daughter of Robert and Lura (Mc- Nay) McCoy. Linda lived in St. Marys, Kansas since 1959, moving to Ottawa, Kansas in 1968 where she made her home until her death on Thursday, September 5,2013, at the age of seventy-two years. Linda graduated from Rossville High School with the class of 1958. On April 11, 1959 Linda was united in marriage with Albert Seitz in St. Marys, Kansas. He survives of their home after fifty-four years of marriage. Other survivors include her three daughters, Sharon Van Horn and husband Gene of Wellsville, Kansas, Ronda Seiwert arid husband Paul of St. Mark/Colwich, Kansas, and Brenda Wray and husband John of Ottawa; nine grandchildren, Greg Van Horn, Gary Van Horn and wife Amanda, Amy Strenth and husband Mike, Jordan, Katie and John Paul Seiwert, Mark Wray and wife Lacey, Erik and Amanda Wray; two great grandchildren, Dylan and Austin Strenth; sister Lois Lacock and husband Tom of Rossville, Kansas and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Linda was not only a loving and devoted wife and mother, but also worked as an assistant preschool teacher for East Central Vocational Cooperative in the late 70s and early 1980’s. Linda was a Franklin County 4-H Leader, and was a realtor for Prestige Real Estate for seventeen years, retiring in 2010. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Ottawa Women’s Golf Association and Treasurer of Friday Night Couples Golf at Ottawa Country Club. Many things were important in life to Linda, but among the greatest were her family, children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with them enjoying trips and camping adventures. Linda will be deeply missed and remain in the hearts and thoughts of her family and friends forever. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Officiants were Fr. Charles Sweiert of Garden City, Kansas and Fr. Bill Fisher of Ottawa, Kansas. Pallbearers were Linda’s grandsons - Greg Van Horn, Gary Van Flora, Jordan Seiwert, JohnPaul Seiwert, Mark Wray, Erik Wray and Mike Strenth. Honorary Pallbearers were Bill Brown, Gary Hodland, Louie Bell, Mike Gretencord, Brian Powell, Pete Cearfoss, Paul Seiwert, John Wray and Gene Van Horn. Interment at the Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Sacred Heart School in Ottawa or to the Franklin County 4-H Development Fund in c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary at 235 S. Hickory -- Ottawa, Ks 66067 | |
| 9666 |  | Obituary- Seitz, Nicholas An Auto Accident With Fatal Results Nicholas J. Seitz, aged 38, died Tuesday night at a Topeka hospital from injuries received in an auto accident here on July 4th. Last Saturday afternoon an auto driven by the owner, Ira Oox, who lives north of Delia and carrying Nicholas Seitz, Art White and Ed Barber, started from the Howard grove to make a trip to Rossville. At the corner near the Howard residence where the road turns north, the auto turned over in making the turn. Neither auto nor the occupants were damaged in this accident. After righting the machine the car was again started on its trip to town. A half mile farther north the road makes a short jog of perhaps 200 feet to the Mai Street road. The road is soft and is usually very dusty after much travel over it. It was here the auto again turned turtle this time with serious results. Seitz, who it is said was riding on the footboard, was probably struck on the head by a fender and the blow caused concussion of the brain. Cox received a wrenched neck and bruises about the back. Arthur White received severe but not serious injuries. Mr. Barber was slightly injured. The car whirled so that it was headed south. Its steering wheel and windshield were broken otherwise it was damaged little. It was necessary for an auto to race several miles north of Rossville before a doctor could be found. Dr. H.B. Miller hurried to the injured man and found him in serious shape. Sunday Seitz was taken to Topeka in hopes an operation would save his life. The injured man never regained consciousness after being hurt, and died Tuesday night. The remains were taken to St. Marys last night where the funeral will be held. Mr. Seitz and his wife have been employed at the Mulvane ranch for several years as boardinghouse keepers. | |
| 9667 |  | Obituary- Seitz, William J. Bill Seitz ST. MARYS—William J. “Bill” Seitz, 69, St. Marys, died Wednesday, Nov. 6,2002, at his home. Mr. Seitz was a telecommunications engineer and retired from ConTel Telephone Co. in 1991. He also was an antique clock repairman and operated a shop in his home for the past 25 years. He worked for Charlie Sharp’s gas station and the Farmer’s Union Co-op service station while he was in high school, and later for its oil and seed corn plant before joining the Army. He served in the Army as an anti-air artillery specialist from 1951 to 1953. He was born May 21,1933, on a farm near St. Marys, to Bernard and Lena Pageler Seitz. He graduated from St, Marys High School in 1951. Mr. Seitz was a member of Immaculate Concep¬tion Catholic Church, a 50-year member and a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 657. He was past post commander of Hoy-Heim Post No. 178 of the American Legion and a member of St. Marys Historical Society. He married Alice Otting on April 26,1959. She survives. Other survivors include a son, James Seitz, Wichita; a daughter, Janet Valentine, Cincinnati; two sisters, Mary K. Denton, St. Marys, and Joan Marie Sebring, Topeka; a brother, Albert J. Seitz, Ottawa; and two grandsons. Mr. Seitz was preceded in death by a son, Joseph R. Seitz, on Jan. 7,1989. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Seitz will lie in state from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys and after 6:30 p.m. at the church. A rosary recited at 7 p.m. today at the church will be followed by visitation. Contributions may be made to Midland Hospice or Catholic Education and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9668 |  | Obituary- Seitz, William V. ST. MARYS — William V. ''Bill” Seitz, 94, St. Marys, died Monday, Sept. 13,2004, at a St. Marys care facility. Mr. Seitz farmed in the St. Marys area until retiring in 1975. He was born Aug. 1,1910, on the Seitz family farm near St. Marys, to John P. and Mary Eva Kramer Seitz. He attended Rock Grade School and high school in St. Marys. He was a lifelong resident of the St. Marys community. Mr. Seitz was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, both in St. Marys. He married Alice E. McNeive on Nov. 27,1937, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Della She preceded him in death on April 17, 2003. Survivors include two sisters, Regina Chesney, Albuquerque, N.M., and Loretta Doll, Topeka and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Seitz will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys. Kan. 66536. William V. Seitz William V. “Bill” Seitz, 94, St. Marys, died Monday, September 13, 2004, at St. Marys Manor. He was born August 1, 1910, on the family farm near St. Marys, the son of John P. and Mary Eva Kramer Seitz. Bill had lived in the St. Marys community all of his life. He grew up on the family farm near St. Marys. He attended Rock Grade School, and high school in St. Marys. He farmed until his retirement in 1975 and moved into St. Marys. He was member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, both in St. Marys. He was married to Alice E. McNeive on November 27, 1937, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia. She died April 17, 2003. Survivors include two sisters, Regina Chesney, Albuquerque, NM, and Loretta Doll, Topeka; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home at 714 Maple Street, St. Marys 66536. | |
| 9669 |  | Obituary- Senecal, Barnabas 1 Abbot Barnabas Senecal, died peacefully at the Abbey early on Tuesday morning, December 7. He had been fortified by the Sacraments of the Church and the Apostolic Pardon. Several monks and health care workers were present with him when he died. On October 16, 1937, Tom Senecal (the future Abbot Barnabas) and his twin brother Tim became the newest members of the Senecal family. Growing up in Atwood, Kansas, all of the Senecal children would ultimately attend Catholic boarding school in Atchison, Kansas. There Tom would take his first steps on the journey toward the priesthood as a student at Maur Hill Prep School. After graduation, he became a “hilltopper” at St. Benedict’s College, the residence program for men interested in the priesthood and religious life. On July 10, 1957, he became a novice of St. Benedict’s Abbey, receiving the name Barnabas. One year and a day later on July 11, 1958, he professed his first vows as a monk. With the first phase of his collegiate education complete, he studied for the priesthood at the Abbey School of Theology in Atchison and was ordained to the priesthood on May 30, 1964. In the summers of 1963 and 1964 he did further theology studies at Conception Seminary in Missouri. Abbot Barnabas taught Religion and was a prefect in Freshmen Hall at St. Benedict’s College, 1964-1965. From 1965 until 1968 he was Assistant Pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Atchison. In 1966, he combined his work as assistant pastor with part-time teaching at Maur Hill, spending his summers pursuing graduate studies in history at the University of Kansas. In 1968 he began teaching history full-time at the high school. He went on to be appointed assistant headmaster in 1969 and, upon completion of a Masters degree in Educational Administration in 1976 from Emporia State University, he was appointed headmaster. In 1990 he left Maur Hill and took a sabbatical year in Rome, and Menlo Park, CA. While on sabbatical he developed a love for photography – a craft that he expertly honed despite his lack of any formal training. Upon his return from sabbatical, he joined the staff of Holy Spirit Parish, serving as associate pastor and principal of the grade school. There he was a beloved parish priest and principal, making many life-long friends. In 1994 Father Barnabas was elected eighth Abbot of St. Benedict’s Abbey. During his eighteen-and-a-half-year leadership he guided the community faithfully, kindling the beginnings of a vocational renewal at St. Benedict’s Abbey. He is well known throughout the archdiocese for his work administering the Sacrament of Confirmation. His calm wisdom on the Maur Hill-Mount Academy and Benedictine College Boards of Directors was valuable during difficult times for those schools. He also faithfully served on the Personnel Board for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kanas. | |
| 9670 |  | Obituary- Senecal, Barnabas 2 He shared not only his wisdom, but song, and is well known as the “Singing Abbot.” His abbatial motto, “Sing a New Song to the Lord,” is taken from Psalms 98 and 149. Abbot Barnabas—in his own creative way—has attempted to make his service to the Church a work of art. Looking at snapshots from his camera and life, one sees that God has used him to create a beautiful monastic mosaic. An exhibit of his life would include images of compassion, beauty, encouragement, wisdom, brotherly love, and service in the name of Christ. The words of instruction that St. Benedict gave to the Abbot fit perfectly the personality of Abbot Barnabas: [He should not be] Excitable, anxious, extreme, obstinate, jealous, or over suspicious he must not be. Such a man is never at rest. (Rule of St. Benedict 64:16) After he retired as Abbot, he spent time as administrator of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys, KS, and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville, KS. He also served as Parochial Vicar of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Atchison, before retiring to the Abbey. Abbot Barnabas was one of the storytellers of the Abbey who remembered many of the giants of the monastic community, and people in the local community. If you mentioned someone from the past, he would give a full account of who the person was. Abbot Barnabas was preceded in death by his parents John and Clara; his sister Clare; by his brothers Father Gerard Senecal, OSB, William, and Richard; by his nephews William Jr, and Steven; and a brother-in-law, Ronald Hansen. He is survived by his twin brother and sister-in-law Nicholas and Katy, Hyde Park, MA, and by his sister Mary Hansen, and numerous nephews and nieces. Vespers for the Dead, followed by visitation, will be prayed on Monday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Benedict's Abbey Church. The Mass of Christian Burial for Abbot Barnabas will be celebrated in St. Benedict’s Abbey Church on Tuesday, December 14 at 10:30 AM., with interment following in the Abbey cemetery. Abbot will lie in state on Monday at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Vespers for the Dead and the Mass of Christian Burial will be streamed live on our Youtube Channel and will be available for playback after the fact. A legacy fund has been established in Abbot Barnabas’ and memorials in his honor may be made at this link or by mailing a check to St. Benedict’s Abbey | 1020 N. Second St. | Atchison, KS 66002. We commend our brother, Abbot Barnabas, to your prayers. | |
| 9671 |  | Obituary- Senecal, Gerard FATHER GERARD SENEGAL Father Gerard Senecal, O.S.B., 85, died on Jan. 19 fortified by the Sacraments, and the Apostolic Pardon. His brother, Abbot Barnabas Senecal, O.S.B., was able to be with him for a few hours prior to his death and at the moment of his death. Vigil service, followed by visitation, was on Sunday, Jan. 25 in St. Benedict’s Abbey Church. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Benedicts Abbey Church on Monday, Jan. 26 with interment that followed in the Abbey cemetery. The Arensberg- Pruett Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements. Online Condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett. com. John Carl Senecal was the oldest of seven children born to Lionel John and Clara (Strecker) Senecal. As a youth John served daily Mass at his home parish in Atwood, Kan. John enrolled at Maur Hill Prep as a priesthood student in 1943 with plans to join his uncle, Fr. Lucien Senecal, who was a monk of St. Benedicts Abbey. He graduated from Maur Hill in 1947, then enrolling at St. Benedicts College to study mathematics. At the age of 18, he entered the novitiate as a Benedictine monk, receiving the name Gerard. He professed vows one year later on July 11,1949. In May 1951 he graduated with a degree in mathematics, and professed solemn vows on July 11, 1952. He studied for the priesthood at the Abbey School of Theology and was ordained on May 29, 1954 by Archbishop Edward Hunkeler. In the summer of 1955 he studied chemistry at Creighton University, and that fall he enrolled at the University of Michigan, where he received his M.A. in physics in 1958. From 1958 until 1963 he studied physics at Kansas State University, completing his Ph.D. in 1963. In 1962 Fr. Gerard returned to teach physics and be a dorm director at St. Benedicts College. A love of learning and a desire for God compelled him to continue his studies. He studied at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland; the Atomic Energy Commission, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; Texas A&M University; and a National Science Foundation post-doctoral year, 1970-71, at the University of California at Berkeley. In 1970 Fr. Gerard was on the Merger Committee for St. Benedicts and Mount St. Scholastica Colleges. On February 14,1972, he became President of Benedictine Col¬lege. Over the next 15 years he would bring his enthusiasm for learning and faith into all he did as President. He was particularly proud of the fact that he brought football back to the college, and hired current coach Larry Wilcox. After leaving the presidency of the college, Fr. Gerard worked at Maur Hill from 1987 until 1993, followed by one year, 1993-1994, as the Development Director of the Abbey, where he established the Friends of St. Benedicts Abbey, a group that is still key to our success. In 1994 Fr. Gerard began a new phase of life as a parish priest, serving as Pastor of St. Joseph’s and St. Patrick’s Churches, Atchison (1994- 1998); Pastor of St. Benedict’s and Sacred Heart Churches, Atchison (1998-2013); and Administrator of Immaculate Conception, St. Marys, Kan., and St. Stanislaus, Rossville, Kan. (2013-2014). He was known for his pastoral care of the sick and elderly, and helping people to come to appreciate the Sacramental life. Upon returning to the Abbey in August 2014, Fr. Gerard was faithful to prayer and community life, attending monastic community events and keeping in touch with his many friends in the local community. He was one of those towering figures who trusted in Christ and remained faithful in good times and in bad. He is survived by his two sisters Clare Kearney (Peter), Fredericksburg, Va; Mary Hansen (Ron), Kansas City, Mo; and two brothers: Abbot Barnabas, Atchison; and Nicholas, Hyde Park, Mass. Fr. Gerard was preceded in death by his parents, John and Clara, and by his brothers, William and Richard. | |
| 9672 |  | Obituary- Seneker, Dwight Rev. Dwight Seneker The Rev. Dwight Seneker, 85, Mt. Vernon, MO, formerly of Rossville, died Sunday, December 27, 1998, in Mt. Vernon after a three-month illness following complications from surgery. He was born May 1, 1913, in Lawrence County, MO to James Eldred and Edna Frances Rutherford Seneker. He was a 1931 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and a graduate of Park College and McCormick Theological Seminary. He was a minister for 45 years. He was ordained in the First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon in 1950, and served pastorates in Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas, including Presbyterian churches in Rossville and Delia. Twenty-five years ago he moved from Rossville to Mt. Vernon, MO. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Orr May 12, 1934, in Mt. Vernon. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Donald Seneker and Douglas Seneker, both of Mt. Vernon; one daughter, Sue Gabbert, Mt. Vernon, MO; one brother, Leon Seneker, Salem, MO; 15 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. His service was Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon. Burial was in Ozark Prairie Cemetery, northeast of Mt. Vernon. Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, was in charge of arrangements. Rev. Dwight Seneker Rossville - The Rev. Dwight Seneker, 85, Mount Vernon, Mo., formerly of Rossville, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, at a Mount Vernon, Mo., nursing home. He suffered complications following surgery three months earlier at a hospital in Springfield, Mo. He was born May 1, 1913, in Lawrence County, Mo., to James Eldred and Edna Frances Rutherford Seneker. He was graduated from Mount Vernon, Mo., High School in 1931, Park College in Parkville, Mo., and McCormick Theological Seminary. He was ordained to the ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon, Mo., in 1950 and was a minister 45 years, having served churches in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. He served Presbyterian churches in Rossville and Delia while he lived in Rossville. He moved from Rossville to Mount Vernon, Mo., 25 years ago. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Orr May 12, 1934, in Mount Vernon, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Donald Seneker and Douglas Seneker, both in Mount Vernon, Mo.; a daughter, Sue Gabbert, Mount Vernon, Mo.; a brother, Leon Seneker, Salem, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon, Mo. Burial will be in Ozark Prairie Cemetery northeast of Mount Vernon, Mo. Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Mo., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9673 |  | Obituary- Shafer, Walter Walter Shafer Funeral services for Walter Shafer, former resident of Silver Lake, were held in Newkirk, Oklahoma, his present home. Mr. Shafer was a brother of Mr. C.O. Shafer. He is also survived by a son and daughter. Services were held in Newkirk on Saturday, September 18. | |
| 9674 |  | Obituary- Shafer, William William Shafer ROSSVILLE — William A. "Bill” Shafer, 58, Rossville, died Thursday, May 10,2001, at his home. He had cancer. Mr. Shafer was a truck driver and had worked for several different companies, and he drove as an owner and operator. He was born June 6,1942, in McFall, Mo., the son of Robert Russell and Velina Elizabeth Combs Shafer. He was raised in the Holton and Valley Falls communities. Mr. Shafer participated in several bowling leagues in Topeka. He also was an avid fisherman and a cook. He married Theresa A. Powell on Dec. 30, 1975, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, Russell R. Shafer, Chicago, and Frank L. Schneider, Anthony W. Schneider and Steven B. Schneider, all of Topeka; a brother, Buddy Shafer, Topeka; two sisters, Ana Mae Lake, Blue Rapids, and Betty Lou Eteeyan, Topeka; and four grandchildren. Mr. Shafer was cremated. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of America Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9675 |  | Obituary- Shafstall, Arlene Arlene Ellen Shafstall of Delia passed away August 20,2020. She was proceeded in death by her husband Glenn Allen Shafstall June 2, 2009. She is survived by her step-children Alenia (Shafstall) Cloud and Roger Shafstall. Her children Rick Robb, Roxanne (Robb) Laughlin, Brenda (Cal) (Robb) Wrightsmen, John (Anita) Robb, Becky Robb, Chad (Karla) Shafstall. She worked at Stokelys Van Camp Pork and Beans as a forklift driver in Lawrence, KS. She also worked at Topeka Tent and Awing Company. She was a housewife, mother and homemaker. Her hobbies were gardening and self taught herself to oil paint. Funeral to be held September 13th at 2pm at the Delia Cemetary. Condolences can be left at: http://www.midwestcremationsociety.com/2020/09/arlene-ellen-shafstall/ | |
| 9676 |  | Obituary- Shafstall, Glenn Glenn Allen Shafstall Glenn Allen Shafstall, 79, Delia, passed from this world on June 2, 2009 at his home. Surviving Glenn is his wife of 37 yrs., Arlene; his children, Alenia Cloud, Perry; Roger Shafstall, Topeka; Chad (Cathy) Shaftstall, Delia; Rick (Martha) Robb, Burlingame; Roxanne (Sonny) Glaughlin, Lecompton; Brenda Robb, Rossville; John (Anita) Robb Delia; Becky Robb, Rossville; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Glenn was last employed as a mechanic for Case IH in Rossville before retirement. Graveside services will be at 11:30 AM, Tues., June 9, 2009 at Delia Cemetery. | |
| 9677 |  | Obituary- Shannon, Aaron 1 A.C. SHANNON ENDS LIFE BY DRINKING ACID Aaron C. Shannon, aged 56, committed suicide Sunday forenoon by swallowing two ounces of carbolic acid, at the north gate of the A. A. Bixby home on the corner of Pine and Adrian streets. He walked a short distance toward the alley back of the Bixby property and sank to the ground with his back to a tree. Death came to him at 10 o’clock, about an hour after taking the acid. Mr. Shannon had just made an unsuccessful attempt at reconciliation with his wife, Mrs. Emma Shennon [sic], from whom he had been separated about two months. Shannon took the acid in the presence of his wife, and Mrs. A. A. Bixby, his mother-in-law. Mrs. William Marney, a neighbor and Mr. Joe Cottle, of Wamego, who had just arrived on the morning train from the west, saw Shannon drink from the bottle. The tragedy ended a romance which began when Mr. Shannon and Emma Bixby were young. Because of parental objections they did not marry. Mr. Shannon left Rossville in 1895 and went to Lincoln, Neb. A year later he was married to Miss Ida Lamar. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Shannon, two of them dying in infancy, Miss Bixby never married. In May, 1920 Shannon was divorced from his first wife. A couple of years later she married and with her children is living at Salina. On April 14, 1923, Shannon and Miss Bixby were married. After a year of married life they separated about two months ago. Mrs. Shannon returned to the home of her parents. He left Rossville for a short time but returned here since which time he has been rooming at the O. H. Young home. Dr. H. L. Clark, county coroner, was called to view the body. As it was an obvious case of suicide no inquest was held. The body was taken in charge by the Conwell undertaking firm and taken to Topeka Sunday afternoon where it was kept until funeral arrangements were completed. Two of Mr. Shannon’s children arrived Monday afternoon from Salina and cooperated with Mrs. Shannon in making arrangements. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 in the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. G. C. Albin. Music was furnished by Miss Mary Van Vleck, Mrs. C. E. Greser and Miss Nora Stamp. The songs selected were “Jesus Lover of my Soul” and “I Need Thee Every Hour”. The pall bearers were Messrs. H. E. Ishmael, Elmer Witter, Roy Hawks, Harry Jamieson, R. A. Shipley and C. E. Cless. The body was interred in Rossville cemetery. Mr. Shannon was a native of Indiana where he was born in Mont Pellier, February 10, 1868. He came to Kansas at the age of nineteen. He lived in and around Rossville for a number of years in the early nineties. Beside his widow he is survived by eight children Jay, Emery, Esther, Elsie, Kennett, Marion, Lulu and Virgie Shannon, all of Salina, Kansas. One brother, Mr. Louis Shannon of Bryant, Indiana also survives. | |
| 9678 |  | Obituary- Shannon, Aaron 2 Card of Thanks - We wish to express our sincere thanks to the kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in any way and for the kind words of comfort and beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Emma Shannon Mr. Jay Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Emery Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Emery Shannon and Mr. Jay Shannon, of Salina, Miss Virgil Bixby of Topeka and Reuben Lacock, of St. Marys were here Tuesday for the A.C. Shannon funeral. | |
| 9679 |  | Obituary- Shannon, William William L. Shannon BLUE RAPIDS – William Lowell Shannon, 60, Blue Rapids, died Wednesday at a Blue Rapids nursing home. He had cancer. He was born May 19, 1914, in Cuba, Kan. He attended public schools at Clay Center and attended Ottawa University, Ottawa. Mr. Shannon was a construction worker and had owned a shop at Rossville for several years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Blue Rapids, and was a member of Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, Rossville. He was married to Evelyn M. Schurr on May 5, 1938. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Ginger Ann Allen, Green Bay, Wis.; three sons, Bruce Shannon, Lincoln, Neb., and Randell Shannon and Max Shannon, both of the home; two brothers, Benton Shannon, Texas City, Tex., and the Rev. Lloyd Shannon, Greenwood, Ind.; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church at Blue Rapids. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church at Blue Rapids. Perry Funeral Home, Blue Rapids, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9680 |  | Obituary- Sharp, Charles CHARLES “CHARLIE” N. SHARP Charles N. “Charlie” Sharp, 83, St. Marys, died Friday, Sept. 8. He was born Feb. 15, 1923 at Miltonvale, the son of Charles N. and Eunice G. Neill Sharp. He moved to St. Marys in May 1946 where he owned and operated a filling station for 33 years selling the station in 1979. Charlie was a 59 year member and Past Master of Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 AF/AM, and an Eastern Star member for 59 years. He was a current member of Wamego Lodge No. 75 AF/AM. He served as Deputy Grand Master in 1967. He also was a 56 year member of the Arab Shrine Temple in Topeka. Charles was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. He had served three different terms on the St. Marys City Commission, and was the Republican West Precinct Committeeman for 41 years. On January 23, 1948 he was united in marriage to Mary Agnes Blackburn at the Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan. To this union two sons and a daughter were born. Survivors are his wife Mary of the home; sons, Charles N. Sharp IV, Salina and David B. (Janice) Sharp, Rossville; his daughter Sally L. Sharp, Garden City; a brother, Jim Sharp, Wichita; a sister, Clara Shannon, Highland Ranch, Colo.; grandchildren, Clinton Neill, Emily, Ben, Joe, Hannah and Abigail. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 9681 |  | Obituary- Sharp, Mary Mary A. Sharp Mary A. Sharp,91, St. Marys passed away Monday, June 15,2015 at her home. She was born March 18/19, 1924 at, Okmulgee, OK, the daughter of Elmore and Nina Bell Patterson Blackburn. Mary lived in Okmulgee, Emporia, Admire and Alma as a child. She graduated from Alma High School and attended Baker University at Baldwin City. Mary and her husband Charles owned and operated a filling station in St. Marys for 33 years; she also was an Avon Representative for many years. Mary was an active member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, the FCE, Order of the Eastern Star and Literary Club where she served as President. She also served on the election board for many years. She was united in marriage to Charles N. “Charlie” Sharp on January 23,1948 at the Manhattan Christian College. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2006. She was also preceded in death by a stillborn son, Paul, her parents, three brothers, Ted, John and Joe Blackburn, and a daughter-in-law Suzanne Sharp. Survivors include two sons, Charles N. (Ellie) Sharp, Salina and David B. (Janice) Sharp, Rossville; her daughter, Sally K. Sharp, St. Marys; a brother, Herschel Blackburn, Wichita; sister-in-laws, Lois Blackburn, in Arkansas and Clara (Ed) Shannon in Colorado; grandchildren Clint, Emily, Ben, Joe, Hannah and Abigail; twin great-granddaughters, Meyer and McCarty. Funeral services were Friday, June 19,2015 at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Interment followed in Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9682 |  | Obituary- Shaughnessy, Marjorie Marjorie Marie (Dolezilek) Shaughnessy Marjorie Marie (Dolezilek) Shaughnessy, entered into eternal life on April 1, 2011, at the age of 85 years. She was born to Hubert George and Grace Elizabeth (Landis) Dolezilek. On July 18, 1943, she married Thomas F. Shaughnessy, this union was blessed with four sons, Thomas Albert, Michael Hubert, Patrick O. and Timothy O. Shaughnessy. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011 at Mount Hope Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St, Topeka. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel MidTown Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. To read the full obituary and to leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9683 |  | Obituary- Shaw, Frances Mrs. Frances Shaw Mrs. Frances Adell Shaw, 84, died Sunday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Bert Hayes in Rossville. She was born in 1868 in South Bend Ind., and settled near Clyde, Kans., in 1876. She moved to Rossville five years ago. She was a member of the Clyde Christian church. Two nephews and three nieces survive. The Hurley Funeral home had charge and the body laid in state until Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was at Clyde, Kansas, with grave side services conducted by the local pastor, Douglas Donovan. | |
| 9684 |  | Obituary- Shaw, Josie Mrs. W.A. Shaw Dead Mr. and Mrs. David Nadeau received news Monday of the death of their daughter, Josie Shaw, which occurred at 3 a.m. Monday. Her death was due to tuberculosis but her condition had not been known to be serious. She was laid to rest at Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Shaw was born at Rossville September 1, 1893 and was just past her 28th birthday. Her husband is a traveling salesman for the Remington typewriter company. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Willie, eight years old. | |
| 9685 |  | Obituary- Shear, Edith Shear Edith L. Shear, 88, Hiawatha, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at The Pines of Hiawatha. She was born Dec. 7, 1929, in rural Jackson County near Delia, the daughter of Gomer and Ruth Jenkins. She graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1947. Mrs. Shear and her mother and twin sister ran an antiques store in Hiawatha for several years. She and her husband lived in several places, including Youngstown, Ohio, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area in California, in Louisiana and in Kansas City before returning to Hiawatha in 1987 to retire. She married William "Bill" Shear on Aug. 9, 1948. He preceded her in death, as did her parents; her stepfather, Wayne Kale; a brother-in-law, Jerry Kale; and a nephew, Murry Kale. Survivors include her twin sister, Emma Kale, Hiawatha; nieces, Claudia Kale, Loveland, Colo., Sharon Stelzer and husband Matt, Albuquerque, N.M., and Jenny Knudson and husband Bruce, Hiawatha; and great-nieces Annika Socolofsky, Princeton, NJ., Paloma Kwiedacz, Phoenix, Ariz., Savannah Stelzer, Seattle, Wash., and Becca Knudson, Hiawatha. Celebration of life services were held Monday morning at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha with Shane Spangler officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha. Memorial contributions may be made to Brown County Historical Society, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S. Seventh St., Hiawatha, KS 66434. | |
| 9686 |  | Obituary- Shearer, Jake Jake Shearer Dead Jake Shearer, last surviving brother of Mrs. M.L. Cless, and well known here, died last Friday at 6 o'clock in the evening at Rickreall, Oregon. Death was caused from a complication of diseases. Mr. Shearer was 61 years old. He had been sick for some time and the news of his death was not unexpected. Mr. Shearer left here about eleven years ago. | |
| 9687 |  | Obituary- Shearer, Medora 1 Mrs. Shearer Passed Away This Morning Mrs. Madora Shearer passed away this morning a few minutes after 8 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.G. Bond. Mrs. Shearer developed pneumonia Friday and her condition has been critical from the start because of her age. A nurse from Kansas City came Monday to take charge of her case and Tuesday Mrs. Shearer appeared some better. The turn for the worse came last night at midnight when she became unconscious and passed away in that state. Mrs. Shearer was one of the early day settlers here, coming to Kansas in the fall of 1878 with Mr. Shearer and their family, making her residence in the community over 40 years. She was born in Canada in 1843 and was united in marriage to Peter Shearer, January 10, 1866. The funeral services will be held in the Methodist church next Sunday afternoon. An obituary will be published next week. | |
| 9688 |  | Obituary- Shearer, Medora 2 Obituary Slipping quietly and calmly out from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Bond, on January 16 at 8 o’clock in the morning, Mrs. Medora Ackley Shearer passed cheerfully home to the side of the Master. Like a little child she went to sleep and her bright mind and loving heart laid down the burden of the physical to take up the opportunities for greater service in the life beyond. She was born at Carrying Place Murry, Ont., Canada, July 18, 1843. When but a girl she united with the Episcopalian Church in Trenton, Canada, and remained a consistent member of that church until she transferred her church relationship to the Methodist Episcopal Church in Rossville. Jan. 10, 1866, she was united in marriage to Peter Shearer, at Trenton, Canada. To this union three children were born, Florence, Medora Etta and Elida May, the two last named still live to mourn the loss of a most devoted mother. Sister Shearer was a beautiful character, a devoted wife and mother. No small part of her life was given in tender ministries to her aged mother who lived to be 101 years of age. Her motto was “Others;” she lived and died with the care of those whom she loved on her heart and mind. Mrs. Shearer’s kindheartedness will be always remembered by one other – Jim Richardson, the poor little outcast negro whom Mr. and Mrs. Shearer took at the age of fourteen and raised him to manhood. “Jim” showed his appreciation of her kindness by his devoted services rendered during the last few days of her life. Services were held in the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. J.R. Shaffer, her pastor had charge of them. After the church service the body was laid to rest in the Rossville cemetery. Beautiful floral tributes from the Ladies’ Aid society and friends expressed their sympathy to the family and their esteem for Mrs. Shearer. “Servant of God, well done. Thy glorious warfare’s past, The battle’s fought, the race is won, And thou are crowned at last.” Card of Thanks We extend our sincere thanks to the friends who assisted us during the illness and death of mother and we are especially appreciative of the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. M. Bond Mrs. H.G. Bond and families. | |
| 9689 |  | Obituary- Shearer, Peter Death of Peter Shearer. Mr. Peter Shearer, an old resident and business man of Rossville, was buried from the M.E. church, Monday, Nov. 28th, 1898, under the tender auspices of the A.O.U.W., of which he was a charter member. The deceased had been sick for nearly a year, but had been confined to his bed only a few weeks prior to his death. The remains were followed to the cemetery by a large number of sorrowing friends who realized the loss from this community of a kind neighbor, a good citizen and an upright business man. Th funeral sermon was preached by Dr. Fisher, who chose as his text these words: "The righteous hath hope in his death." The church was filled with sorrowing friends who met there to pay their last tribute to one of their most beloved citizens. Peter Shearer was happily converted and joined the M.E. church March 1st, 1896, and was received into full membership by Dr. Fisher, the present pastor, Nov. 22nd, 1896. Being a thorough christian his hope was fixed upon the eternity beyond, where there will be no sorrow. [Prayer] Peter Shearer was born in Perry Co., Penn., Sept. 16th, 1836, and died in Rossville, Kas., Nov. 26th, 1898. He was married to his now bereft widow January 10th, 1868. Of this union three children were born, two of whom survive him to comfort the sorrowing mother. He leaves one sister and one brother--Mrs. M.L. Cless and Mr. Jacob Shearer- to mourn his death. [From The Rossville Times, December 1, 1898] | |
| 9690 |  | Obituary- Shearin, Harold HAROLD H. SHEARIN, SR. Harold H. Shearin, Sr., 75, Topeka, died Friday, June 20, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Shearin was city marshal of Rossville before he retired. He was born November 2, 1910, at Flat River, Mo., the son of John and Stella B. Anderson Shearin. He moved from Rossville to Topeka 10 years ago. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mary Keens and Mrs. Mahala Collins, both of West Plains, Mo., Mrs. Stella Sharp, Springfield, Mo., and Stella Shearin, Topeka; six sons, Roy Shearin, West Plains, Mo., Clyde Shearin in Louisiana, James Shearin, Overland Park, John Shearin, address unavailable, Harold H. Shearin, Jr., Topeka, and Norval Dice, Wakarusa; three brothers, Avery Shearin and Alvin Shearin, both of Farmington, Mo., and Harry Shearin, San Francisco, Calif.; and 14 grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Davidson Funeral Home, Topeka. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Little Vine Cemetery at Farmington, Mo. Cozean Funeral Home of Farmington is in charge of Missouri arrangements. | |
| 9691 |  | Obituary- Sheehan, Daniel Daniel R. Sheehan DELIA – Daniel R. Sheehan, 85, Delia, died Friday at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 15, 1897, at Delia, the son of Robert and Mary Lawler Sheehan. Mr. Sheehan was a retired farmer. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, and an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include two nieces, Marie McAnerney, Kansas City, Mo., and Lorraine Finnigan, in California; and five nephews, Fenton McAnerney and Tom McAnerney, both of Bonner Springs, Bernard McAnerney, in Wyoming, Robert Siegle, Westmoreland, and Ray Siegle, Seattle, Wash. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Daniel R. Sheehan Daniel R. Sheehan, 85, Delia, died Friday, December 17, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 15, 1897, at Delia, the son of Robert and Mary Lawler Sheehan. Mr. Sheehan was a retired farmer. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia, and an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include two nieces, Marie McAnerney, Kansas City, Mo., and Lorraine Finnigan, in California; and five nephews, Fenton McAnerney and Tom McAnerney, both of Bonner Springs, Bernard McAnerney, in Wyoming, Robert Siegle, Westmoreland, and Ray Siegle, Seattle, Wash. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Delia. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett. A rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 9692 |  | Obituary- Sheehan, Edward Edward Sheehan Edward Joseph Sheehan, 80, Delia, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted August 7 after he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born January 20, 1893, west of Delia and spent his life in the Delia community. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. He was a farmer. A brother, Daniel Sheehan, at home, survives. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia. Burial was at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery at Emmett. Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Pallbearers were Robert Kerwin, Ben Simecka, James Simecka, Robert Burgett, Martin Brock and Joseph Floersch, all of Delia. | |
| 9693 |  | Obituary- Sheeley, Virgie 1 Longtime Alamosa resident Virgie Sheeley ,64, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Alamosa on July 16,2022. Virgie was born in Corning, California on July 8, 1958, the daughter of Forrest F. Fidler and Lela Pearl (HitchCock) Fidler. She was lucky enough to have been harassed by her older brother Darrell and her younger brother Jess. Virgie grew up in Red Bluff California, where her family farmed Milo, Wheat, and raised pigs as well. Editor Note: Virgie attended Delia Grade School and Rossville High as a member of the Class of 1977. Virgie met Calvin “Bud” Sheeley at his restaurant La Sahara and fell in love with him instantly. They were united in marriage in 1979. Virgie and Bud started Dairy Island and later True Grits Steak House, which she operated for more than 30 years. Bud and Virgie reaffirmed their vows shortly before Bud passed away in 2015. We find some comfort in knowing that they are now reunited. She is survived by her mother Lela Fidler of Alamosa; her daughters Brandi (Juju) Martinez of Castle Rock, CO, and Sheri (Derek) Inness of Rocky Ford, CO; her grandchildren: D’Nessa, Tay’Lor, Paige, Bowen, Benjamin, Paisley, Brexton, and her beloved dog Xena. Virgie was preceded in death by her father Forrest, her husband Calvin “Bud” Sheeley, and her brothers Jess Fidler and Darrell Fidler. Our mother always made us feel loved, but she adored her grandchildren! She was always their biggest cheerleader. She would drive hours to cheer for one of her babies. Our Mom’s greatest pleasure in life was spoiling her 7 grand babies. She always made sure she had a surprise or treat every time they saw each other. It wasn’t just about spoiling them. She wanted them to feel special. No matter how small the accomplishment, it never went unsaid that she was so very proud of every single one of them. She was their biggest hype man! Anyone that knew our mother knew that she had an enormous heart that matched her beauty! If you needed a ride to your AA classes, or to be taken to a doctor's appointment in Pueblo. She always had the words you needed to hear. Her energy always matched the situation. If you ever needed a fun night out, you could call Virgie she was your gal, never more than a phone call away. She was the hardest working person most of us will ever know! She opened her restaurant at 10:00 a.m. and cooked all day until 10:00 p.m. She hand cut all the steaks at the restaurant, ground all the hamburgers, and made patties. Breaded the country fried steaks. Did her payroll, and still be the most beautiful amazing mom, grandma, and daughter. After the passing of her brothers and father our mother brought our grandma to live with us permanently. It was a Dorthy, and Sophia type relationship for mom and grandma. Some of our best memories are with the four of us girls. Mom had dedicated these last few years taking care of grandma. Our grandma is so very saddened by “her Virgie’s passing.” Our mother would be deeply touched by the amount of love and support that has been extended to our family. Please feel free to visit our grandmother (Lela Fidler) at the care center. She needs a little more tender loving care now, more than ever. A visitation will be held at the Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A graveside Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Monte Vista Cemetery in Monte Vista. Concluding the funeral there will be a celebration, at Virgie’s home (2333 Thomas Avenue, Alamosa, CO) at 2:00 p.m. Virgie’s love was boundless, as was her class and integrity. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Dumb Friends League in Virgie's name. To express condolences, please visit www.rogersfunerals.com Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa is in care of the arrangements. | |
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| 9695 |  | Obituary- Shenk, Ella Ella Shenk Mrs. Ella Shenk, 73, quietly passed away at her home on Spruce street about 6:45 Sunday evening February 23, following a lingering illness. She was a native of Illinois, where she was born Dec. 7, 1867. She came to this community sixty-one years ago in 1879 and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Nason. Early in life she joined the Methodist church, and during her girlhood days was an active member She was united in marriage to Joseph Shenk Oct. 28, 1903, and had been a devoted wife, and considerate friend and neighbor. Surviving are her husband, three brothers, Lincoln Nason, Wichita; Herbert Nason, of Washington State and Lew Nason, Topeka and a large number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church, the pastor, Rev. C. P. Broadfoot officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Earl Reid, Mrs. C. P. Broadfoot, Mrs. N. G. Moody, and Mrs. Peter Navarre. Mrs. Joe Campbell accompanied at the piano. The pallbearers Were: Lloyd Shenk, Roy Smith, Archie Landis, Leland Nason, Floyd Cless and Eli Shenk. Interment was in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9696 |  | Obituary- Shenk, Glen Glen Howard Shenk SILVER LAKE - Glen Howard Shenk, 69, Silver Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 9, at a Topeka convalescent center. Mr. Shenk worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and at Douglas Aircraft in California. He later was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a pilot of a B-17 bomber in the 8th Air Force’s 95th Bomb Group (H). He and his crew flew 17 combat missions totaling 145 combat hours. He received the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the European-North African-Middle Eastern Theater ribbon with two battle stars. He was discharged at the rank of first lieutenant. He later operated a flying service north of Silver Lake that included crop spraying and flight instruction. He also was a flight instructor for Horton Flying Club. He was born July 22, 1917, on a farm north of Silver Lake, the son of Abraham and Maude Moser Shenk, and lived in Silver Lake most of his life. He was graduated from Silver Lake High School. He was married to Marjorie Warthen Jan. 28, 1947, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Ronald Shenk and Randall Shenk, both of Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Belle Wonnell, Silver Lake; and three brothers, Ralph Shenk, Wichita, Harrison Shenk, Silver Lake, and Lloyd Shenk, Independence. Private family graveside services will be at 9 a m. Monday in Silver Lake Cemetery, Mr. Shenk will lie in state until 9 p.m. Sunday at Parker- Price Mortuary in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Hospice Inc., 824 Washburn, Topeka 66606. | |
| 9697 |  | Obituary- Shenk, Harrison Harrison Moser Shenk SILVER LAKE — Harrison Moser Shenk, 87, Silver Lake, died Tuesday Feb. 21 1995, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Shenk was a co-founder of the Shawnee County Soil Conservation District and had served in several of-fices. including chairman. He also was active in soil conservation at the state and national levels. He was awarded the Balanced Farming Award in 1955. Mr. Shenk had served on the executive council of the Shawnee County Farm Bureau and on the Shawnee County Committee to consolidate rural Shawnee County schools. He also had served as the Grove Township Assessor and other township offices. He was born Aug. 23,1907, in Silver Lake, the son of Abraham and Maude Moser Shenk. He was graduated from Rossville High School in 1926. He was married to Rita Ruth Langdon on Oct. 27, 1931, in Oskaloosa. She died Jan. 14, 1970. Survivors include a daughter, Charlotte M. Bridges, Topeka; a son, James H. Shenk, Mayetta; a brother, Lloyd N. Shenk. Independence, a sister, Belle Wonnell, Silver Lake; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Grove. Mr. Shenk will lie in state from 8 a.m. today to 11 a.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, 66604. | |
| 9698 |  | Obituary- Shenk, John 1 John C. Shenk The community was saddened Monday afternoon at the news of the sudden death of John C. Shenk, who passed away from a heart attack. He had been doing carpenter work at the Wingerd home and repairing damage done by the storm, and never complained of feeling ill until shortly before noon Monday. Dr. Smith was summoned and everything was done that could be, but he failed to respond to treatment and quietly passed away about 1:15. He was born May a5, 1873, in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania and had made his home in or near Rossville, since 1880, with the exception of 7 1/2 years while living at Manhattan, Kansas., from 125 to 1933. He was married to Miss Prudence Reser in 1902. To this union three sons were born. Mr. Shenk was a devoted husband and father and a good neighbor to all. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Prudence Shenk of the home; three sons, Eli C Shenk, Topeka; John Shenk, Manhattan, and Joe J. Shenk, Kansas City, Mo.; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Erb, Rossville; Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Alice Riddle and Mrs. Fannie Reser, all of Topeka, and Mrs. Lida Cless, Rossville; one brother, Joseph Shenk, also of Rossville. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. C.P./ Broadfoot. Music was furnished by Mrs. C.E. Gresser, Mrs. C.P. Broadfoot, Mrs. N.G. Moody and Mrs. Peter Navarre with Mrs. Irene Campbell accompanying at the piano. Pallbearers were K.C.Wingerd, Allyn Hartzell, A.F. Buchmeier, Ray Simmons, C.E. Gresser and Joe Navarre. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9699 |  | Obituary- Shenk, John 2 John C. Shenk John C. Shenk, a resident of Rossville for nearly 60 years, died Monday afternoon at his home, following a short illness. He was born July 5, 1873 in Dauphin county, Pa., and lived in and near Rossville since 1880. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Prudence Shenk, of the home, 3 sons, Eli C. Shenk, Topeka, John H. Shenk, Manhattan, and Joe J. Shenk, Kansas City Mo.; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Erb, Rossville, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Alice Riddle, and Mrs. Fannie Reser all of Topeka and Mrs. Lida Cless, Rossville; one brother, Joseph Shenk, Rossville. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Rossville Methodist church. Burial will be in the Rossville cemetery. The body will lie in state at the home in Rossville until noon Wednesday. | |
| 9700 |  | Obituary- Shenk, Joseph JOSEPH SHENK Joseph Shenk 77, died Saturday morning at his home on Spruce street after an illness starting about a year ago. He was born in Elizabethtown, Pa., and moved to Hoyt, Kansas, in 1880. He had made his home in Rossville since 1891. His wife passed away a few years ago since which time a sister, Annie Erb had lived with him. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Annie Erb and Mrs. Lida Cless of Rossville, Mrs. Alice Riddle and Mrs. Fannie Reser of Topeka, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. E. Peckover of Topeka Music for the service was furnished by Glen Garrett, Mrs. Marlin Harth and Mrs. Margie Hoobler. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. Bert Heslet, H. K. Prater, M. L. Whearty, I. O. McMahan, J. B. Herrington and Louis Cowan. |
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