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| 9701 |  | Obituary- Shenk, Marjorie Marjorie E. ‘Marge’ Shenk Marjorie E. “Marge” Shenk, 78, Silver Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, in a Topeka hospital. She was born May 25, 1926, in Wheaton, the daughter of Leroy H. and Elsie Pearl Toothaker Warthen. She attended Wheaton schools, Topeka High School and Clarke’s Business School. She worked for National Reserve Life Insurance Co., and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Mrs. Shenk was a prolific family poet and was a member of the International Poets Society. She also leaves to mourn her loss a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She loved her children, her poetry and her piano, and will be sorely missed. She married Glen Howard Shenk on Jan. 28,1947, in Topeka. He preceded her in death in 1986. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Mary Ellen Trimble of Topeka and Alice A. Truesdale of Bosier City, La. Surviving are two sons, Randy Shenk, and his wife, Toni, of Auburn, and Ron Shenk of Silver Lake; four sisters, Twila P. Segelquist, Lolita L. Laubach and Evelyn F. McPhail, all of Scranton, and Ina Mae Coley of Macon, Ga. Graveside services were held Tuesday at Silver Lake Cemetery. | |
| 9702 |  | Obituary- Shenk, Mary A. MRS. MARY ANN SMITH Mrs. Mary Ann Smith, 1103 Forest, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital. She was born in Harrisburg, Pa., and came to Kansas, when twelve years old, settling near Hoyt. She had lived in the vicinity of Hoyt and Topeka since then and was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Mabl [sic] Studebaker, Union, Ore.; three sons, E. R. Smith, Lecompton, and John F. and E. Murrell Smith, Topeka; a brother, Joseph Shenk, Rossville; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Erb and Mrs. Lydia Cless, Rossville and Mrs. Alice Riddle and Mrs. Fannie Reser, Topeka and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 ;00 p. m. Saturday from the Church of the Brethren at 1112 Michigan in Topeka. Burial in Silver Lake cemetery. | |
| 9703 |  | Obituary- Shenk, Maude Maude Shenk dies in Topeka Hospital Mrs. Maude Shenk, a resident of Silver Hake most of her life, died Saturday in a Topeka hospital. She was 90. Born August 2, 1872, she was a member of Silver Lake Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. David L. Wonnell, Silver Lake; four sons, Ralph A. Shenk, Wichita, Harrison and Glen H. Schenk, both of Silver Lake, and Lloyd N. Shenk, Independence; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Rogers, Los Angeles; a brother, Harry S. Moser, Wichita, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parker Mortuary with burial in Silver Lake Cemetery. CARD OF THANKS - We wish to thank all of our friends, neighbors, and relatives for the flowers, cards, food, and expressions of sympathy extended to us in the passing of our mother, Mrs. Maude Shenk. Mr. & Mrs. David Wonnell Mr. & Mrs. Glen Shenk Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Shenk Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Shenk | |
| 9704 |  | Obituary- Shenk, Prudence Prudence Shenk Mrs. Prudence Shenk, 80 years, 8 months and 12 days old, died Monday, June 12, in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Shenk, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Reser, was born at Fort Wayne, Indiana, September 30, 1869. She was one of the early day settler of this state and community coming here in the early 70’s. She was united in marriage to John C. Shenk, in January, 1902. For many years they occupied a farm north of Rossville, coming to Rossville to educate their children, and later going to Manhattan while the boys here in college. For the past few years as she advanced in age, she made her home alternately with her sons. Surviving are three sons, Eli C. Shenk, of Mission, Kansas and John H. Shenk, China Lake, Calif., and Joe H. Shenk, Merriam, Kansas; eight grandchildren; two brothers, John C. Reser, Topeka; and Zack Reser of Topeka; and several nephews. Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church conducted by the Rev. Roy C. Caraway of South Presbyterian church of Kansas City, Mo. Music was furnished by Mrs. Don Gresser of Topeka, vocalist singing two solos, “Hold Thou My Hand,” and “In the Garden”, with Mrs. Iren Campbell, accompanist. Pall bearers were: Joe Parr, Joe Gresser, Harley McCoid, Joe Navarre, Marvin Davis, and Chris Viergever. Burial in City cemetery Out-of-town relatives and friends in Rossville, today for the funeral of Mrs. Prudence Shenk, were: Mrs. Charity James, Mrs. Allyn Hartzell, Mrs. Floyd Cless, Mrs. Don Gresser, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. King, Mr. Zack Reser, Mr. John Reser, Mrs. Fannie Reser and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Reser, Mr. and Mrs. E. Reser, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Reser, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reser, Mr. Ed Whearty, Mr. and Mrs. Will Nason, Mrs. Grace Dolezilek, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Smith, Mrs. Clifford Somers, and Mrs. Harry Reser of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. O.M. McAninch, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. McAninch and Mrs. R.K. Allen of Garrison; Mr. Ralph Shenk of Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Shenk, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wonnell, MR. and Mrs. Eston Page and Mr. William Page of Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Besta of Wamego; Mrs. Maud Shenk of Coffeyville. | |
| 9705 |  | Obituary- Shepherd, Harriet Death of Mrs. Shepherd [sic Shepard] Mrs. Harriet Shepherd, aged 92 years and 6 months, a resident of the Willard and Maple Hill neighborhood for the past 56 years, died Monday at the home of her sons, Fred and Charles Shepherd. Mrs. Shepherd came to Kansas in 1877, settling on a farm near Maple Hill. She is survived by four daughters Mrs. J.H. Stevenson, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. R. Thompson and Mrs. Ida Ballou, Big Cabin, Okla.; Mrs. I.A. Lewis, Kansas City, Kan.; three sons, Fred, Charles and Walter Shepherd, all of Willard. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by the Rev. G.C. Albin, pastor of the Rossville Methodist church. The body was interred in the cemetery at Maple Hill. The deceased lady was a native of Walpole, N.H., where she was born in 1832. She was united in marriage to Daniel Shepherd in 1852. She was a member of the Unitarian faith. [From 23 Oct 1924] | |
| 9706 |  | Obituary- Shepherd, Infant Shepherd The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd of Topeka, born this morning passed away, and the body will be brought to Rossville, Friday morning for burial. Mrs. Shepherd is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Quirk, formerly of Rossville. | |
| 9707 |  | Obituary- Sheppard, Ernest Ernest E. Sheppard TECUMSEH - Ernest E. Sheppard, 63, Tecumseh, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, at his home. Mr. Sheppard was a section storekeeper for Santa Fe Railway before he retired in 1974. He was born May 17, 1922, at Waveland, Ark., the son of Omer and Mary Sheppard. He lived at Indianola, Okla., before he moved to the Topeka area in 1947. He was married to Mary Jo Lewis April 13, 1946, at Poteau, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Judith A. Cantillon, Rossville; a son, Elbert “Butch” Ott, Billings, Mont.; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Kannady, Oakley; two brothers, Omer Sheppard, McAlester, Okla., and Lonnie Sheppard, Indianola, Okla.; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery at Tecumseh. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 S. Tecumseh Road, 66542. | |
| 9708 |  | Obituary- Sheppard, Mary Mary Jo Sheppard Mary Jo Sheppard, 88, Topeka, died Sunday, August 10,2014. Mary Jo was a member of the Tecumseh United Methodist Church. She retired as Postmaster from the Tecumseh Post Office. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E. Sheppard; son, Butch Ott; and two grandchildren. Surviving are a daughter: Judy Cantillon (Bill) of Rossville; daughter-in law: Nancy Ott of Billings, Montana; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Interment in Bethel Cemetery. Mary Jo will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Wednesday, at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tecumseh United Methodist Church; B334 SE Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh, KS 66542. To leave a special message for the family online, Visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9709 |  | Obituary- Sherman, Adrian 1 A.C. Sherman Dead A.C. Sherman died at his home in Topeka Sunday afternoon July 8th from a complication of diseases that had caused him much suffering for more than a year. The body was shipped here for burial arriving Tuesday on the 11 a.m. train accompanied by the relatives and a company of the Knight Templars who had charge of the service. The body was taken directly to the Presbyterian church where it lay in state until 1 p.m. when the church services were begun. Dr. Esley of the First Presbyterian Church, Topeka delivered a splendid sermon from the text "What Is Your Life." Rev. J.G. Maver who knew Mr. Sherman for nearly 30 years spoke intimately of his life as a citizen and a soldier. At the close of Rev. Maver's talk, the Knight Templar Masons of which Mr. Sherman was a member took charge and concluded the service with the beautiful ritualistic ceremony of the order. The floral decorations were very profuse and handsome. Among the more elaborate were a cross and crown by the Knight Templars, a wreath by the Scottish Rite Masons and a square compass and letter [G?] by the [Bine] lodge of this city. The relatives who were able to attend the services were Mrs. Sherman, Adrain [sic Adrian] Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Parr and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Duff Smith, Walter Smith and Col. Neale. At the cemetery the Masonic lodge of this city conducted the burial with the solemn and impressive honors of the order. A detachment of old soldiers from Topeka post also paid their last tribute of respect to the dead as the grave. The funeral was attended by the [ ] lodge of Masons in a body. Many [ ] eminent members of the order from St. Marys and Silver Lake were also present. The church was well filled with old time neighbors and friends of the deceased. The following sketch of Mr. Sherman's life is taken from Monday's Daily Capital: "A.C. Sherman soldier legislator and one of the best known businessmen in the state died at his home on East Tenth street at 2:12 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Sherman had been in [continued] [From the Rossville Reporter, July 13, 1906] | |
| 9710 |  | Obituary- Sherman, Adrian 2 [continued] ill health for eight or nine years, having been stricken with a partial paralysis. June 30 of this year he was taken with indigestion which resulted later in complications. Since July 4 his death has been expected hourly. As the arrangements now stand the services here will be in charge of the Masons and the body will be sent to Rossville for burial in the family lot of the Rossville cemetery. The funeral services will be held at Rossville on Tuesday in case the brother W.C. Sherman who is now in California reaches here in time. Otherwise they will be postponed. The life of A.C. Sherman would make a good [ ] volume in intself. Coming to Kansas in 1870 he and Colonel G.W. Veale purchased a tract of land on which Rossville is located from the Indians and founded the town. He engaged in stock raising and real estate business for some time and then opened a grocery store. Later he became interested in hardware and opened a hardware store in Rossville. His brother, W.C. Sherman afterwards became associated with him in his mercantile interest and the business was carried on under the firm name of Sherman Bros. He build the first hotel in Rossville. Notwithstanding the fact that his business from the mercantile lines paid him $30,000 per year he soon commenced a grain commission business which he continued until a few years ago. One of his last business dealings was to sell his elevator which he owned at Rossville. At one time Mr. Sherman was reputed to be one of the wealthiest men in the county. Besides his various business enterprises he at one time owned 200 lots in the city of Topeka. For many years he did a grain business which amounted to $100,000 yearly. When the boom collapsed he lost heavily and later closed out his business in Rossville and moved to Topeka. For some time he was at the head of a grain commission business which was located in the Office block but was forced to retire on account of ill health. In January of 1880 he was appointed postmaster of Rossville and held this position until his election as county commissioner in which office he served two terms. Later he was elected to the Legislature and took part in the legislative war which stirred up so much feeling over the state. He served two terms as Representative. Mr. Sherman took an active part in the Civil war and went through the entire conflict without receiving so much as a scratch. He was in the hospital once during the five years and then only for a week. He was the youngest soldier in his regiment, which was the Eighteenth Indiana infantry when he was 15 years old. When his time was up he immediately re-enlisted and served until the end of the war. | |
| 9711 |  | Obituary- Sherman, Adrian 3 [From the Topeka Daily Capital, July 9, 1906] A.C. Sherman’s Death Ended Long Illness Prominent Shawnee Pioneer Passed Away. Had Been Very Low Since Last Wednesday. He Located Rossville Once Amon Wealthiest in County. Served as Representative and Commisioner. A.C. Sherman soldier legislator and one of the best known businessmen in the state died at his home on East Tenth street at 2:12 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Sherman had been in ill health for eight or nine years, having been stricken with a partial paralysis. June 30 of this year he was taken with indigestion which resulted later in complications. Since July 4 his death has been expected hourly. As the arrangements now stand the services here will be in charge of the Masons and the body will be sent to Rossville for burial in the family lot of the Rossville cemetery. The funeral services will be held at Rossville on Tuesday in case the brother W.C. Sherman who is now in California reaches here in time. Otherwise they will be postponed. The life of A.C. Sherman would make a good sized volume in itself. Coming to Kansas in 1870 he and Colonel G.W. Veale purchased a tract of land on which Rossville is located from the Indians and founded the town. He engaged in stock raising and real estate business for some time and then opened a grocery store. Later he became interested in hardware and opened a hardware store in Rossville. His brother, W.C. Sherman afterwards became associated with him in his mercantile interest and the business was carried on under the firm name of Sherman Bros. He build the first hotel in Rossville. Notwithstanding the fact that his business from the mercantile lines paid him $30,000 per year he soon commenced a grain commission business which he continued until a few years ago. One of his last business dealings was to sell his elevator which he owned at Rossville. At one time Mr. Sherman was reputed to be one of the wealthiest men in the county. Besides his various business enterprises he at one time owned 200 lots in the city of Topeka. For many years he did a grain business which amounted to $100,000 yearly. When the boom collapsed he lost heavily and later closed out his business in Rossville and moved to Topeka. For some time he was at the head of a grain commission business which was located in the Office block but was forced to retire on account of ill health. In January of 1880 he was appointed postmaster of Rossville and held this position until his election as county commissioner in which office he served two terms. Later he was elected to the Legislature and took part in the legislative war which stirred up so much feeling over the state. He served two terms as Representative. Mr. Sherman took an active part in the Civil war and went through the entire conflict without receiving so much as a scratch. He was in the hospital once during the five years and then only for a week. He was the youngest soldier in his regiment, which was the Eighteenth Indiana infantry when he was 15 years old. When his time was up he immediately re-enlisted and served until the end of the war. While under Grant he served in the trenches against Vicksburg and Petersburg, serving 64 days and nights near Vicksburg without being relieved. He also saw service under Sherman, to whom his father was a cousin, and Sheridan, serving in the memorable battle of Winchester. Out of the 365 men the regiment sent into battle 97 were killed, besides the wounded and captured. He escaped unhurt. He was under Sherman at Atlanta and Savannah and made the march to the sea. He also took part in the battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and helped capture Ft. Esperanza, Texas. He was mustered out at Darien, Georgia, and took passage on the steamer Homeward Bound, only to be wrecked on the Florida coast. After much delay he reached his home and soon after was married to Miss Lou Fisher of Waveland, Indiana. Later he engaged in the wholesale dry goods business but on account of failing health came to Kansas at an early date. The deceased was a thirty-third degree Mason and was a member of Topeka chapter No. 5 and Topeka commandery No. 5, K.T. He was also a member of the local G.A.R. His wife and two children, Mrs. Alice Parr of this city, and Adrian F. Sherman of Kansas City survive him. | |
| 9712 |  | Obituary- Sherman, Adrian F. 1
Adrian F. Sherman Adrian F. Sherman, well known attorney, died Tuesday morning at his home, 235 Woodlawn avenue, Topeka. Mr. Sherman had a nervous breakdown about six years ago and since that time had not been engaged in business. The immediate cause of death was a stroke of apoplexy. Adrian F. Sherman was born in Rossville, Kansas, July 10, 1872. His father was Adrian C. Sherman, a Civil war veteran who came to Shawnee county shortly after the war, bought Indian land from the Indians and together with Col. Geo. W. Veale laid out the town of Rossville. Adrian C. Sherman became quite well known locally and among the grain dealers of the state, and was a member of the legislature of 1893. Adrian F. Sherman attended the graded schools of Rossville until 1887 when he entered the preparatory department of the University of Kansas where he continued his studies until 1893, receiving his A.B. degree. After engaging in business for about a year and traveling abroad for several months, he returned to the University of Kansas in 1895 and received his degree of L.L.B. in 1897. While at the university he took an active part in athletics, becoming a member of the foot ball team, base ball team, the track team and tennis squad, earning his letter in each of said branches of athletics. He became a member of the Greek letter fraternity Phi Kappa Psi in 1890. Shortly after graduation he entered the law office of Rossington, Smith and Dallas in Topeka, where he remained until 1900, at which time he became a member of the firm Keeler, Hite & Sherman. In the meantime he became the attorney for the Kansas Grain Dealers' association in the collections of loss and damage to grain claims, in which position he became acquainted with a great many grain dealers and millers throughout the state. [From the Rossville Reporter, April 8, 1926] [continued] | |
| 9713 |  | Obituary- Sherman, Adrian F. 2 In 1902 he moved to Kansas City, Mo., and opened a law office in the board of trade building, where it was maintained until 1909. He numbered a goodly portion of the members of the board of trade as well as the board of trade itself among his clients and was quite active in the local courts and before the interstate commerce commission in their behalf. In 1910 he became general counsel for the Southwestern Millers' league and in response to the desires of the members of this organization undertook the organization of a reciprocal insurance exchange along in the summer of 1911, to take care of the situation confronting Kansas employers by the workman's compensation act, which was going into effect January 1st, 1912. The organization was perfected by personal calls by him upon employers, and began business under the name of "Kansas Employers' Inter-Insurance Exchange," January 1, 1912, with Adrian F. Sherman as attorney-in-fact. There being no specific law covering such an organization, it was deemed advisable at the 1913 session of the legislature to enact such a law. A bill was introduced, passed the senate 32 to 1, the house 93 to 8, was signed by the governor and the Kansas Employers' Inter-Insurance exchange licensed accordingly, all within a period of three weeks time. Operations were extended to Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Idaho, Ind., Kentucky and various other states, Mr. Sherman personally attending to preliminary organization work, addressing meetings of employers, interviewing individual employers, getting acquainted with members of industrial boards, insurance commissioners, and state officials generally, attending [legislative] | |
| 9714 |  | Obituary- Sherman, Adrian F. 3 [legislative] sessions and keeping in touch with all legislation affecting labor and insurance. The financing and management of this reciprocal insurance business was accomplished through the organization of several different corporations, among them being the Inter-Insurers Trust Co. of Kansas; and the Inter-Insurers Trust Co., of Delaware. Mr. Sherman was president of each of these organizations, and in 1918 they were all merged in the Inter-Insurers Trust Co., of Delaware. Mr. Sherman married Frances Connell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Connell, June 1913. There are two sons, Adrian jr., 7 years of age, and James Morrell, 5 years. One sister, Mrs. Alice Parr, survives him. Mr. Sherman was a member of the following clubs: University club of Chicago; University club of Kansas City; Kansas City club, Kansas City; Topeka Consistory; Hesperian Lodge No. 111, A.F. & A.M. of Rossville. He became a member of the latter order thirty-two years ago. The funeral will be private, held at the Topeka home today at 2:00 o'clock. A Christian Science service will be held. The pall bearers will include Fred B. Bonebrake, H.L. Armstrong, John Waters of Topeka; Frank P. Edson, M.L. Alden and J.E. McPherson, of Kansas City. The body will be interred in Mount Hope cemetery, Topeka. | |
| 9715 |  | Obituary- Sherman, Loucinda Mrs. Lou Sherman Mrs. Lou F. Sherman, 76, widow of A.C. Sherman, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.E. Parr, 1516 Harrison, Topeka, after a short illness. She was born in Montgomery county, Indiana, and was married to A.C. Sherman Oct. 16, 1866. They moved to Rossville, in 1870, where they made their home until 1898, when they moved to Topeka. Mr. Sherman died in July, 1906. Mrs. Sherman is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Parr, and one son, Adrian F. Sherman, of Topeka. A short funeral service will be held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Parr. The body will be brought to Rossville for burial. | |
| 9716 |  | Obituary- Sherman, Paul “PETE” SHERMAN Paul A. “Pete” Sherman, 78, Topeka, died Friday, October 10, 1986, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Sherman owned and operated a service station in Rossville from 1956 to 1966. He later worked for Thurbers Hardware Store in North Topeka several years, then worked for Rural Water District No. 3 until he retired. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. Mr. Sherman was a member of Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church and a former member of North Post No. 400 of the American Legion. He was married to Evelyn Mae Tenpenny in 1937. She survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Isabel Casey, Topeka, and Mrs. Lois Miller, Indianapolis, Ind.; and two brothers, Francis J. Scherman, Conway, Ark., and Rolland “Pard” Sherman, Topeka. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Davidson Funeral Home. Military graveside services were conducted by North Post No. 400 in Underwood Cemetery at Williamstown. The family met with friends and relatives from 3 until 4:30 Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church, 1029 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka 66608, or to the V.A. Medical Center Hospice Program, 2200 Gage, Topeka 66622. | |
| 9717 |  | Obituary- Shetron, Ray Ray Shetron Ray Shetron, 88, Hoyt, died Monday, October 16, 2006 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born May 30, 1918 at Solomon, the son of Geraldus and Tillie Dobson Shetron. He graduated from Solomon High School in 1936. Ray worked at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita before entering the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served as a control tower operator during World War II in Saipan and Japan. After being discharged from the army, Ray worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Topeka for twenty-two years. He was also a farmer and a stockman. He was a member of the Hoyt United Methodist Church and an honorary member of United Steel Workers Local NO. 307f. Ray married Yvonne I. Young April 14, 1945 at Atchison. She survives of the home. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Alberta Yvonne Broaddus Hughes, who died in 1986, one sister, Ozetta Viola, and one brother, Elmer Shetron. Other survivors include two sons, Gerald Ray Shetron, Dodge City and John Jay Shetron and wife, M.J. of Florida; a son-in-law, Steve Hughes and family, Victorville, California; three grandchildren, Jason Broaddus and wife Nicole, Melissa Shetron and Jennifer Shetron Hopkins and husband Sean; two great grandchildren; two nieces, Ilene Favand and Lois Jean Cheney; and three nephews, Ralph Viola, Vernon Viola, Jr. and Bobbie Viola. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. Burial will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Ray will lie in state until service time at the funeral home where family and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Memorial are suggested to Midland Hospice or Hoyt United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 280, 66440. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9718 |  | Obituary- Shetron, Yvonne Yvonne I. Shetron HOYT-Yvonne I. Shetron, 87, of Hoyt, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the Holton Community Hospital. She was born February 17, 1924 at St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Gayle Albert and Pearl Irene Ewing Young. She graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph in 1941, and St. Joseph Jr. College, now known as Missouri Western. Yvonne was a member of the Hoyt Town and Country EHU, the Hoyt Garden Club and the Hoyt Study Club. She was a Den Mother with the Hoyt Cub Scouts and a Project Leader for the Hoyt Livewires 4-H Club. She married Ray Shetron, of Solomon, KS on April 14, 1945 at Atchison. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2006 after almost 62 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Alberta Yvonne Broaddus Hughes, who died in 1986, and one sister, Betty Jean Young Walker. Survivors include two sons, Gerald Ray Shetron, of Dodge City, and John Jay Shetron, of Thailand; her grandchildren, Jason Broaddus and wife Nicole, of Hoyt, Jennifer Shetron Hopkins and her children, Caleb, Aidan and Isabella, all of Overland Park; and Melissa Shetron Christian and husband Bret, and their daughter, Savannah, of Indianola, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25th at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. Burial will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Yvonne will lie in state after 9:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home where family and friends will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Hoyt United Methodist Church or Midland Hospice, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 280, 66440. On-line condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com | |
| 9719 |  | Obituary- Shibler, Desarae Desarae Dawn Jean Shibler April 5, 2016 She was bom October 19, 1977 at Kinsley, Kansas. Dawn was raised in Topeka and attended Tecumseh South Grade School and Shawnee Heights High School. She graduated from St. Marys High School. She had lived in the Emmett and Maple Hill communities. Dawn was a member of St, John Vianney Catholic Church in Maple Hill. On April 18, 1998 she was united in marriage to Joseph Shibler at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Topeka. He survives of the home. Other SURVIVORS include her parents Larry and Patsy Cann, Pomona, her nine children, Edward, Alex, Daniel, Zachary, Nicholas, Anastasia, John, Stephany and Issac, a sister Jana (Edward) Robinson. Eureka Springs, AK. Requiem Mass will be at 9:30 A M. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Maple Hill. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Emmett A rosary wall Ire recited at 7 00 PM Friday, April 8, 2016 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Desarae Dawn Jean Shibler Memorial Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9720 |  | Obituary- Shibler, Emma 1 Emma H. Shibler Emma H. Shibler, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her rural St. Marys home. She was born Nov. 5, 1928, at Loveland, Texas, the daughter of Riley and Twila Beatrice Hern Hodges. Emma lived in Texas until age 10 when she moved with her family to California. She later moved to Michigan, living there until moving to St. Marys in 1979. She moved to Minnesota and then moved back to St. Marys n 2004. Mrs. Shibler was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Maple Hill. She was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Mariana, and twin grandsons, Peter and Paul. Mrs. Shibler was also preceded in death by a sister, Lawanda, and two brothers, Gerald and Elwin, along with a son-in-law, Steven Burgess. On Nov. 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to John Shibler at San Bernardino, Calif. They celebrated 66 years of marriage, he survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Edward Shibler and wife Evelyn, Bill Shibler and wife Claudia, Michael Shibler and wife Michele, Margaret Helmin and husband Jerry, David Shibler and wife Julie, Daniel Shibler and wife Ann, Fred Shibler and wife Theresa, Barbara Burgess, Frank Shibler and wife Jean, and Steve Shibler; a brother, Skeeter Hodges; 47 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass was April 22 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Maple Hill. Interment followed in the Holy Cross Cemetery at Emmett. | |
| 9721 |  | Obituary- Shibler, Emma 2 EMMA H. SHIBLER Emma H. Shibler, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 16,2013 at her rural St. Marys Home. She was born November 5, 1928 at Loveland, TX, the daughter of Riley and Twila Beatrice Hern Hodges. Emma lived in Texas until the age of 10 when she moved with her family to California. She later moved to Michigan living there until moving to St. Marys in 1979. She moved to Minnesota and later moved back to St. Marys in 2004. Mrs. Shibler was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Maple Hill. She was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter Mariana and twin grandsons, Peter and Paul. Mrs. Shibler was also preceded in death by a sister, Lawanda and two brothers, Gerald and Elwin, along with a son-in-law Steven Burgess. On November 9, 1946 she was united in marriage to John Shibler at San Bernardino, CA. They celebrated 66 years of marriage, he survives of the home. Other survivors include her children, Edward (Evelyn) Shibler, Bill (Claudia) Shibler, Michael (Michele) Shibler, Margaret (Jerry) Helmin, David (Julie) Shibler, Daniel (Ann) Shibler, Fred (Theresa) Shibler, Barbara Burgess, Frank (Jean) Shibler and Steve Shibler; a brother, Skeeter Hodges; 47 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 22, 2013 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Maple Hill. Interment will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery at Emmett. Mrs. Shibler will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:30 P.M. Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where there will be a rosary recited at 7:30 P.M. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9722 |  | Obituary- Shibler, John A. 1 John Shibler July 17, 1921 — July 25, 2020 John A. Shibler, 99, passed away, due to complications caused by several falls, on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his rural Saint Marys home. He was born the fifth of nine children on July 17, 1921 at Milan, MI, the son of Albert and Margaret (Wernette) Shibler. John lived in Michigan most of his life. At the age of 20 he moved to California and went to airplane engine mechanic school. At the age of 21 (August 1942), he enlisted in the Navy as an airplane engine mechanic. He served his four-year term in Pennsicola, FL and Pearl Harbor, HI. After discharge he traveled the US for 90 days and then went back to his job in CA. In April 1946 he met his true love and married Emma Hazel Hodges on November 9, 1946. Their first two children of ten were born in CA and the remaining eight were born in Michigan. In February 1951 they moved to a farm in Atlanta, MI where John started raising Hereford cattle. Two years after having difficulty making a go of the cattle business, John and his brother Jim, started a logging business in which he continued to do for the next 26+ years. All of his sons worked with him in the logging business in MI. In 1955 they moved to the second home that John had built (he built his first home in CA). On Memorial Day weekend 1961 John and Emma moved into the unfinished third home that John was building in Atlanta, MI where their tenth and last child was born. They lived there for 18.5 years, April 1979, at which time they moved to Saint Marys, KS along with seven of their children and their families. John built his fourth house in KS, moving again in February 1981. They lived in Kansas for ten years. During that time John joined worked with his son David in his Home Repair business. On June 1, 1991 they were on the road again with their daughter and granddaughter to New London, Minnesota where John built his fifth home at the age of 70 years. On August 28, 1995 another move was prompted to Saint Cloud, MN. John and Emma lived in the Saint Cloud area with their daughter and granddaughter for nine years. On July 8, 2004 they moved back to Kansas where they would have more children to help care for them. They spent the remainder of their lives in Kansas. After returning to KS, John even went to work again helping David in his business, well into his 80's. | |
| 9723 |  | Obituary- Shibler, John A. 2 John was a very dedicated Traditional Roman Catholic and was a member of the Maple Hill Knights of Columbus Council #16168." He had a very strong will to work (he was often called a workaholic). He was also very dedicated to giving his wife and children what they needed. He enjoyed shooting guns and getting together with the family to shoot rabbits. Logging never left his blood stream as he loved cutting down and cutting up trees, even into his 80's, when his son had to take his chainsaw away. That was a sad day for him! Also, he had a driver's license and was still driving in his mid-90's. When asking John, at his 50th Wedding Anniversary, what contributed the most to the fifty years together, John's reply was: "I was never a self-starter, that's why I married a crank and she has had me going ever since." He loved spending time with his children on Sunday, his only day to rest. Now he can rest in peace. John was preceded in death by his wife, Emma on April 16, 2013. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents and in-laws; four sisters (one infant); four brothers (one infant); son-in-law Steven Burgess; granddaughter-in-law Desarae "Dawn" Shibler; five infant grandchildren; Survivors include his children Edward (Evelyn) Shibler of Delia, KS, Bill (Claudia) Shibler of St. Marys, KS, Michael Shibler Spring Grove, PA, Margaret (Jerry) Helmin of Bowlus, MN, David (Julie) Shibler of St. Marys, KS, Daniel (Ann) Shibler of Greenleaf, WI, Fred (Theresa) Shibler of Spring Grove, PA, Barbara Burgess of Louisville, KY, Frank (Jean) Shibler of Lake Worth, FL, and Steve Shibler of West Palm Beach, FL; 48 grandchildren, and 110 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law Beverly Hodges of Victorville, CA. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 1, 2020, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Maple Hill. Interment with military honors will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Emmett. Mr. Shibler will lie in state from 6:00 P.M. until the start of the rosary at 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 31, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home. | |
| 9724 |  | Obituary- Shideler, Philip 1 Philip Eddy Shideler Philip Eddy Shideler passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Philip was born January 23,1930, the son of Jay and Bessie (Eddy) Shideler in Topeka, KS. As a student at Washburn Rural High School, he was a guard and captain of the basketball team, graduating in 1948. Philip then enrolled at Kansas State University, majoring in Agriculture Economics. Philip was also a member of the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and Acacia Fraternity. After graduating from Kansas State in 1952, he was joined in marriage to JoAnn A. Currier and was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM. In 1953 they moved to Midwest City, OK and were stationed at Tinker Air Force Base. In 1956, they moved back to Topeka where he worked with the National Weather Service for thirty-one years while serving in the Air Force Reserve. He also graduated from Washburn University with a Mathematics degree in 1965. After earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, he retired from the U.S. Air Force/Air Force Reserve in 1990. During that time, he was named Meteoroiogist-in-Charge of the National Weather Service Office in Topeka in 1974, and held that position until retiring in 1987. He also taught meteorology courses at Washburn University. Philip was a member and a past president of the West Topeka Rotary Club, and a board member at Gtrust Financial Partners. He was an active member of First Christian Church, where he held a variety of positions and taught Sunday school. In 1975 he was awarded the United States Department of Commerce bronze medal and was named Topeka F.B.A. Civil Servant of the Year. | |
| 9725 |  | Obituary- Shideler, Philip 2 Philip is survived by his wife of 61 years, JoAnn, three sons, Robert and Randy, Topeka, Roger (Kim), Broken Arrow, OK, and a daughter, Rhonda Parr (Howard), Rossville, KS. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Jay and Bessie (Eddy) Shideler, and three siblings, Norman Shideler, Margery Ripple and Donald Shideler. He will always be remembered by family and friends as a loving and devoted husband and caring father, as well as hardworking, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20 at First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS, with visitation prior to the service starting at 12:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to First Christian Church, or Midland Care, 200 Frazier Ave., Topeka KS, 66606. To leave a special online message for the family, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com | |
| 9726 |  | Obituary- Shideler, Vernon Vernon Shideler Vernon Shideler, 35, an employee of Kansas Power and Light Co. fell to his death Saturday afternoon when a pole on which he was working at Fourteenth and Monroe collapsed. He suffered fatal injuries as the pole struck the paved street. He was taken to Vail hospital in a Carter ambulance and pronounced dead on arrival. He had chest and head injuries. Shideler was making repairs to the pole which had been damaged indirectly after a bus-car accident. A Topeka Transportation Co. Highland-Shorey bus was traveling south on Fourteenth and was involved in an accident with a car driven by Anthony Habinger, police said. The bus crashed into a telephone pole at the southeast corner of the intersection, breaking it off. Strain on wires caused another pole to snap off the south side of Fourteenth between the alley and Monroe. Paul Eis, driver of the bus, went to a nearby telephone to report the pole had been damaged and Shideler was in a crew arriving to make repairs. Shideler had gone to work to the top of the 30-foot pole to work on the wiring. It was held erect by wires, witnesses said. The pole collapsed while Shideler was at the top. He was secret to the pole by a safety belt and, as the fall started, he swung underneath the sidearm. Patrolman Delmar Royer, one of the investigating officers, said the sidearm appeared to strike Shideler in the throat. Ernest Turner of 1428 Quincy, an eye-witness to the accident, said he believed Shideler knew the pole was broken when he went to the top. He said Shideler might have ridden the pole to the ground and probably escaped serious injuries but he could not unhook the safety belt. Turner said he helped pull the injured man from beneath the pole. As the pole struck the street, it bounced and turned over, Turner explained and the sidearm struck Shideler. Dr. H.L. Clark, coroner said the pole was being held in place by wires and when it began to fall the descent was fairly slow. The crash apparently threw Shideler into the crossarm, Dr. Clark reasoned. His throat was cut and he bled to death in a few minutes, the coroner said. Dr. Clark said a policeman was standing beneath the pole and made an attempt to catch Shideler Following the accident, second crew was dispatched to Fourteenth and Monroe to complete repair work. Shideler is survived by his wife Ruth, and two sons, John 10, and Vernon, 3. He has a brother, Earl who is also employed by KP&L. Mr. Shideler was a nephew of Mrs. Bertha Class and Ray Parr of this community. The parents were the late William Shideler and Effie Parr Shideler both former Rossville citizens. --- Mr. and Mrs. Ray Parr and Mrs. Bertha Class were in Topeka, Tuesday to attend the funeral services of their nephew, Vernon G. Shideler. | |
| 9727 |  | Obituary- Shideler, W.P. W.P. Shideler The funeral of W.P. Shideler was held at Conwell's Chapel Wednesday afternoon. The body was brought from his home in Las Animas, Colo. The burial was in the Silver Lake cemetery. He is survived by his widow and small daughter of Colorado; Mr. George Shideler of Topeka, Mr. Ray Shideler of Salina, and Mr. Will Shideler of Silver Lake. | |
| 9728 |  | Obituary- Shideler, William 1 Wm. Shideler Killed in Automobile Crash Proprietor of North Topeka Fruit Market Dies Instantly; Son Suffers Fractured Spine William Shideler, a former Rossville and Silver Lake citizen, who has been operating a fruit market at 923 North Kansas avenue, Topeka, were injured when the Shideler DeSoto collided with a truck driven by H.S. Anderson, Route 6, at the Elmont spur junction on Highway No. 75, Wednesday night. Shideler's son, Earl, 13, sustained a fractured spine. Clyde Fox, 527 North Taylor, was seriously injured but the exact nature of his injuries had not been determined this morning. Edward Thompkins, 12, of 849 Carnahan, sustained a broken leg. Harry Thompkins, 912 North Harrison, was severely bruised and scratched. The injured were taken to Christ's hospital for treatment. Sheriff Dean Rogers who hurried to the scene of the crash, reported that Anderson approached the junction from the east. The Shideler party was traveling south on Highway No. 75, at about 45 miles an hour, the sheriff said. Mrs. A.A. Cless was called to Topeka Wednesday evening by the sudden death of her brother-in-law, Wm Shideler. | |
| 9729 |  | Obituary- Shideler, William 2 Rogers quoted Anderson as saying that he slowed down to cross the highway and that no one was in sight as he pulled up on the pavement. The Shideler car came over the brow of a hill suddenly and collided with the front of Anderson’s truck. The De Soto rolled over and over, stopping about '90 feet from the point of the collision. Anderson’s truck was turned completely around and nosed into a ditch. Anderson was unhurt. Dr. H. L. Clark, county coroner, announced that an inquest probably would be held for the purpose of gathering more information concerning the accident. Mr. Shideler is survived by three sons, Clyde, Vernon and Earl of Topeka; two daughters, Miss Bertha Shideler of Halstead and Miss Clara Shideler of Topeka; and two brothers, George Shideler of Topeka and Raymond Shideler of Belleville. | |
| 9730 |  | Obituary- Shields, Fannie Died, September 9th, 1882, at 3 o'clock p.m., Fannie T. Shields, wife of William Shields, and eldest daughter of Elisha L. and Elizabeth M. Stalker. She was born August 5th, 1855. Married to G. W. Shields, February 12th, 1874. Baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church at Holton, Jackson county, Kansas, in the year 1875 She leaves a husband and three little girls to mourn her loss. But their loss is her gain. She also leaves a father, mother, and several brothers and sisters, Source: The Holton Recorder September 21, 1882 | |
| 9731 |  | Obituary- Shields, William WILLIAM T. “BILL” SHIELDS William T. “Bill” Shields, 81 died at his home northwest of Havensville. He was born Jan. 25, 1927, near Havensville, the son of William and Lena Gunther Shields. He graduated from Havensville High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army in Switzerland and Germany. Bill was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga and a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in the Coal Creek Community. He was also a member of Jimmie Lillard American Legion Post No. 31 at Rossville. Bill was a farmer and stockman. He was proud of his cattle, his Duroc hogs and his horses. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerome Shields. Survivors include a brother, Everett Shields, Pine Bluffs, Wyo.; two sisters, Mary Ellen Ashby, Centralia, Ill., and Rosanna Flach, Paxico; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery at Coal Creek. Memorials are suggested to the St. Patrick’s/Coal Creek Cemetery Directory Fund or St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, and may be sent in care of Tessendorf-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P.O. Box 300, Onaga, KS 66521. | |
| 9732 |  | Obituary- Shipley, Catherine GRANDMA SHIPLEY Mrs. Catherine Shipley, mother of R. A. Shipley, was stricken with an attack of heart trouble Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock and died soon after at the home of Henry McGuire. Mrs. Shipley had been visiting with Mrs. and Mrs. McGuire and started to return to her son’s home when seized with a fainting spell on the street. Neighbors carried her to the house and she died without regaining consciousness. Mrs. Shipley was nearly 86 years of age. She was well known over many neighborhoods having spent many years as a canvasser for books and other articles, and she was very much thought of. Her sudden death brings a touch of sorrow to a large circle of friends. Mrs. Shipley had just returned Thursday from her daughter’s home at Manhattan. Catherine F. Pickett was born November 15, 1828, in Winfield, Maryland. She was united in marriage with Roderick Shipley, January 4, 1855 and continued to reside at Winfield until 1872, when her family moved to Pottawatomie county, Kansas, locating 4 ½ miles southwest of Westmoreland. Mr. Shipley died February 27, 1884. Mrs. Shipley came to Rossville in 1886 where she has made her home since. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church, Monday afternoon at 1:30 conducted by Rev. J. K. Miller, and the remains taken to the old Cooper cemetery near the Sales school house, 4 ½ miles southwest of Westmoreland, for burial by her husband’s side. Mrs. Shipley is survived by one son and one daughter, R. A. Shipley of Rossville and Mrs. Anna Bailey, of Manhattan. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our mother. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Shipley Mrs. Anna Bailey. Irvin Wilt conveyed the remains of Grandma Shipley to the cemetery southwest of Westmoreland, Tuesday, in his auto truck. He left here at 8 o’clock and arrived at the burial grounds at 12. Half of the trip was made over very muddy roads. R. A. Shipley and Seth Carmack accompanied him. | |
| 9733 |  | Obituary- Shipley, Ella 1 Mrs. R.A. Shipley Ola Mary Van Vleck Shipley, 79, passed away Saturday afternoon at 4:30 at her home in Rossville following a long siege of ill health. She was born October 12, 1860, neat Joliet, Illinois, and came to Kansas in 1881. On September 21, 1888, she was married to R.A. Shipley and to them were born five children, two sons and three daughters. One son Roderick, died in France during the World War [missing part] deceased daughters were Mrs. [missing] Guerreri, of Denver and Mrs. [missing] Cormack. Mrs. Shipley was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. She had made her home in the house where she passed away for the past forty-four years. Surviving to mourn her departure are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Strimple of Lawrence; Mrs. Georgia Lambert of Silver Lake; one son William Shipley, Orange, Calif.; thirteen, grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, C.E. Van Vleck of this city. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Wright Horton, of Riley, assisted by the local pastor, Rev. C.P. Broadfoot. Music was furnished by Mrs. Edith Goodnow, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Albert Shaffer, both from Silver Lake. The pallbearers were William Bixby, Walter Cless, Ira Hopkins, Martin Larson, Clarence Gresser and Fred McCollough. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9734 |  | Obituary- Shipley, Ella 2 Ella May Van Vleck Shipley Birth: Oct. 12, 1860 Grundy County Illinois, USA Death: Jun. 22, 1940 Rossville Shawnee County Kansas, USA Ella's maiden name was Van Vleck, she married Marvin Van Vleck on 21 Apr 1880 in Grundy, IL. It is believed that he was her cousin.He Died on the trail after a fall from a covered wagon on his way from Illinois to Rossville, Kansas. He is buried in Essex Cemetery, Essex, Illinois. According to the 1880 census for Goodfarm, Grundy Co, IL (Family History Library film 1254209, NA film number T9-0209 Page 377B), Ella and her son, Herbert were living with her parents at that time. There is no mention of her husband, so it is presumed that he had died by that time. She later married Roderick Aquilla Shipley. Family links: Parents: Joseph Van Vleck (1821 - 1908) Mary Angeline Crain Van Vleck (1821 - 1901) Spouse: Roderick Aquilla Shipiey (1864 - 1942)* Children: Herbert Eugene Van Vleck (1878 - 1929)* Mabel Van Vleck Strimple (1881 - 1970)* Jessie Shipley Cormack (1891 - 1915)* Georgia Augusta Shipley Lambert (1892 - 1980)* Roderick Joseph Shipley (1894 - 1918)* Siblings: Thaddeus Joseph Van Vleck (1851 - 1921)* Frank Herbert Van Vleck (1855 - 1935)* Ella May Van Vleck Shipley (1860 - 1940) Charles Eugene Van Vleck (1863 - 1956)* Note: Wife of Roderick Aquilla Shipley Burial: Rossville Cemetery Rossville Shawnee County Kansas, USA Plot: Section 4 Lot 4 GPS (lat/lon): 39.14371, -95.9376 | |
| 9735 |  | Obituary- Shipley, Estella 1 SHE TAKES POISON Mrs. Stella Shipley, Age 19, of Rossville Commits Suicide Rossville, March 1 -- Mrs. Stella Shipley, age 19, wife of a Rossville stonemason, was found dying Tuesday at her home here. The cause of her death was a self administered dose of strychnine. Before her death Mrs. Shipley admitted taking the powerful poison but refused to give a reason for her act. She purchased the drug Monday from a Rossville druggist "to kill some rats." Dr. H.L. Miller was summoned when the woman's act became known but he failed to save her life. Rodney Shipley, the woman's husband, was working on a farm several miles distant when his wife died. | |
| 9736 |  | Obituary- Shipley, Estella 2 Death From Strychnine This community was inexpressibly shocked Tuesday forenoon when the word was passed about town that Mrs. Stella Shipley, the young wife of Rod Shipley had taken a dose of strychnine and committed suicide. Early Tuesday forenoon she came to town and mailed some letters and went to the Goyette drug store and signed up for a dimes worth of the deadly drug stating she wished to use it for killing rats. Going back to the R. A. Shipley home with whom she and her husband have been living for several months, she went upstairs changing her street clothes for working clothes, came down in a short time and went out to hang clothes on a line. Shortly after, Quill saw her fall and hastened to her side. It was some time before Mrs. Shipley would tell what she had taken. Dr. H. R. Miller was called at once but she was past any help and died in about forty minutes from the time of taking the drug. Rod Shipley the husband was summoned at once from his work on the gravel road east of Rossville but arrived after his wife passed away. Mrs. Shipley was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marney who live west of Rossville. Less than a year ago she was married to Rod Shipley. Both were born and raised in this community and attended the public schools together. The funeral was held this (Thursday) afternoon from the Christian church, services being conducted by Rev. Bently and interment made in the Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Shipley was only nineteen years of age. | |
| 9737 |  | Obituary- Shobney, Lenwood Shobney Lenwood “John” Shobney, 67, Holton, formerly of Delia, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at Medicalodges Jackson County. He was born Jan. 13,1950, in Holton, the son of Donald P. and Margaret Matsapto Shobney. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1967 and attended Haskell Technology School in Lawrence. Mr. Shobney worked for Potawatomi Food Distribution for many years. He was a member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and a believer in the Drum Religion. Survivors include a sister, Carol Heimiller and husband Kevin, Lecompton; a brother, Michael “Joe” Shobney and wife Sharon, Delia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Lee Rogers. Graveside services were held Wednesday at Matsapto Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. Holton Recorder 11/1/17 | |
| 9738 |  | Obituary- Shobney, Margaret Margaret Shobney Margaret E. “Whep-Co” Shobney, 76, Delia, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at her home. She was born September 3,1923, on die Potawatomi Indian Reservation, the daughter of George and Annie Nocktonic Matsapto. She was a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Tribe and the Indian Drum Religion. She married Donald Shobney in May 1945, in Holton. He died May 4, 1984. Survivors include two sons, Joe Shobney and John Shobney, both of Delia; two daughters, Carol Heimiller, Topeka, and Mary Rogers, Delia; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Drum services were Thursday evening at the Danceground on the Potawatomi Indian Reservation. Burial was in the Matsapto Family Burial Ground Friday afternoon. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton was in charge of arrangements, | |
| 9739 |  | Obituary- Shobney, Michael Shobney Michael Joe "Cha-na-go" Shobney, 74, Delia, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 29, 1944, in Holton, the son of Donald P. and Margaret Matsapto Shobney. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1965. Mr. Shobney joined the U.S. Army National Guard in 1965 and served for 30 years. He worked for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Road and Bridge Department as a mechanic and truck driver for 20 years, retiring in 2016. He was a member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and We-Ta-Se American Legion Post 410. He married Shirley Jean Russell on April 30, 1965, in Topeka. She died April 16, 1995. He married Sharon Sue Dicks on Aug. 3, 1996, in Delia. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Michael Joe Shobney II, Delia; a daughter, Angela D. Hester and husband Ronny, Mayetta; a stepson, Jerry Leon Denzler Jr., Hoyt; a stepdaughter, Heather Suzanne Nicholas and husband Cris, Mayetta; a sister, Carol Heimiller and husband Kevin, Lecompton; 12 grandchildren, Jacob, Russell, Tyler, Tanner, Austin, Robert, Ronny Jr., Lexi, Jimmy, Jeanie, Teryn, Michael III and Annabella; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Margaret Shobney; a sister, Mary Rogers; a brother, John Shobney; a stepson, Derek Douglas Denzler; and a grandson, Joshua Hester. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Danceground Cemetery on the Potawatomi Reservation. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. | |
| 9740 |  | Obituary- Shobney, Shirley Shirley Shobney Shirley Jean, Shobney, 48, Delia, died of natural causes early Sunday, April 16, 1995, at her home. She was born October 30, 1946, in Paola, the daughter of Alfred and Florence McKinney Russell. She lived in Topeka before moving to Delia six years ago. She was employed as a cook at East Indianola Elementary School, and the bowling alley. She was employed as a secretary for Douglas Construction and BRB Construction. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. She was married to Michael “Joe” Shobney April 30, 1966, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Angela D. Shobney, Delia; a son, Michael Joe Shobney II, Oxnard, Calif.; a sister, Mona Grooms, Topeka; two brothers, Charles O. Russell and Robert Russell, both of Topeka; and four grandchildren. Her family will receive friends and relatives from 7 to 8 this evening (Tuesday) at Davidson Funeral Chapel in Topeka. Her funeral service is at 10:00 Wednesday morning at the funeral chapel. Interment will be in Dance Ground Cemetery, Mayetta. | |
| 9741 |  | Obituary- Shoebotham, Rose MRS. ROSE SHOEBOTHAM Rose Lee Eddleman was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina on June 15, 1884. She came to Iowa with her family later moving to Omaha, Neb., where she received her education. She served as a teacher in the Jefferson county schools for several years. On June 28, 1905, she was united in marriage to Ernst Shoebotham. They resided in that community for a number of years, then moved to Topeka. While residing in Topeka she served as associate pastor with the Rev. Clark Buckner, of the First Christian church. The Shoebotham family resided in Rossville community a number of years, leaving here about five years ago to reside at Fairbury, Neb., where she passed away Thursday evening, November 16. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Isabel. Wherever she resided, her family, church and friends were her center of interest. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 19 in the First Christian Church in Fairbury. Burial was in the cemetery there. | |
| 9742 |  | Obituary- Shoemaker, Edwin 1 Rev. Edwin A. Shoemaker The Rev. Edwin A. Shoemaker, D.D., 83, Topeka, died Thursday, June 10, 1993, at his home. The Rev. Shoemaker was pastor of Westfield Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania from 1935 until 1942. He served in the Navy from 1942 until 1946 when he was discharged at the rank of lieutenant commander. He was called in 1946 to Stone Presbyterian Church of Wheeling, W.Va., where he served until 1950, then was pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, from 1950 to 1960; of First Presbyterian Church of Sistersvile, W.Va., from 1960 to 1967, and pastor of Grove City Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Ohio, from 1967 to 1971, when he retired and moved to Topeka. Since he retired he served churches including Topeka-Central Presbyterian, Auburn and Wakarusa churches, Maple Hill Congregational church and Rossville, Delia and Lyndon Presbyterian churches. He was born Nov. 7, 1909, at Slippery Rock, Pa., son of the Rev. F. Benton Shoemaker, D.D., and Mary Clemons Shoemaker. He was graduated from Brookville, Pa., schools, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1932 from Grove City College of Grove City, Pa. He enrolled in Princeton Theological Seminary in 1932, then received his theological degree in 1935 from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at Pittsburgh, Pa. He received his Doctor of Divinity degree in 1954. He was married to Marjorie Glenn Gibson of Pittsburgh in 1945 at Harvard Chapel in Cambridge, Mass. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Marjorie Jane Shoemaker, Topeka; and a sister, Mary Jane Turnbull, Napa, Calif. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Shoemaker will lie in state from noon today until 9 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home where family and friends will meet from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Presbyterian Manor, 4712 S.W. 6th, 66606; Lyndon Presbyterian Church, 327 W. 6th, Lyndon, 66451; or Midland Hospice Care, 1272 S.W. Fillmore, 66604. | |
| 9743 |  | Obituary- Shoemaker, Edwin 2 Rev. Edwin A. Shoemaker Rev. Edwin A. Shoemaker, D.D., 83, Topeka, died Thursday, June 10, 1993, at his home. The Rev. Shoemaker was pastor of Westfield Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1942. He served in the Navy from 1942 until 1946, when he was discharged at the rank of lieutenant commander. He was called in 1946, to Stone Presbyterian Church of Wheeling, W.Va., where he served until 1950, then was pastor of Highland Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pa., from 1950 to 1960; of the First Presbyterian Church of Sistersville, W.Va., from 1960 to 1967, and pastor of Grove City Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Ohio, from 1967 to 1971, when he retired and moved to Topeka. Since he retired, he served area churches, including Topeka-Central Presbyterian, Auburn and Wakarusa churches, Maple Hill Congregational Church and Rossville, Delia and Lyndon Presbyterian churches. He was born November 7, 1909, at Slippery Rock, Pa., the son of the Rev. F. Benton Shoemaker, D.D., and Mary Clemons Shoemaker. He was graduated from Brookville, Pa. schools, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1932 from Grove City College of Grove City, Pa.. He enrolled in Princeton Theological Seminary in 1932, then received his theological degree in 1935 from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at Pittsburgh, Pa. He received his Doctor of Divinity degree in 1954. He was married to Marjorie Glenn Gibson, Pittsburgh, in 1945 at Harvard Chapel in Cambridge, Mass. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Marjorie Jane Shoemaker, Topeka; and a sister, Mary Jane Turnbull, Napa, Calif. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Presbyterian Manor, 4712 S.W. 6th, Topeka, 66606; Lyndon Presbyterian Church, 327 West 6th, Lyndon, 66451; or Midland Hospice Care, 1272 S.W. Fillmore, Topeka, 66604. | |
| 9744 |  | Obituary- Shoffner, Samantha 1 Samantha Lauran Shoffner Samantha Lauran Shoffner, 21-month- old daughter of Kenton M. and Lisa I. Preston Shoffner, rural Topeka, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, at a Topeka hospital from injuries she suffered in an accident outside her home earlier in the day. She was born Feb. 3, 1997, in Topeka. In addition to her parents, other survivors include two sisters, Crystal Shoffner and Nicole Shoffner, both at home; four brothers, Brett Shoffner, Dillon Shoffner, Jacob Shoffner and Joshua Shoffner, all at home; and grandparents Jerry and Marie Preston, Harveyville, and Pearl Shoffner, Chapman. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Skyline Heights Christian Faith Center near Maple Hill. Burial will be in Keene Cemetery. The child will lie in state from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Piper Funeral Home in Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Samantha Lauran Shoffner Memorial Fund and sent in care of the Rossville State Bank. Samantha Lauran Shoffner Samantha Lauran Shoffner, 21 months, rural Topeka, died Friday, November 27, 1998, at a Topeka Hospital from injuries in an accident earlier in the day. She was born February 3,1997, the daughter of Kenton M. and Lisa I. Preston Shoffner. She lived all of her life in rural Topeka. Survivors include her parents, Kenton and Lisa Shoffner, of the home; two sisters, Crystal Shoffner and Nicole Shoffner, both of the home; four brothers, Brett Shoffner, Dillon Shoffner, Jacob Shoffner, and Joshua Shoffner, all of the home; grandparents, Jerry and Marie Preston, Harveyville, and Pearl Shoffner, Chapman. Her service was Monday at Skyline Heights Christian Faith Center, rural Maple Hill. Burial was in the Keene Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Samantha Lauran Shoffner Memorial Fund and sent in care of Rossville State Bank, Rossville. Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9745 |  | Obituary- Shoffner, Samantha 2 Toddler dies from injuries The Capital-Journal A 21-month-old toddler hurt in an accident Friday afternoon in rural Wabaunsee County died later that day at a Topeka hospital, according to a Rossville funeral chapel. Samantha Lauran Shoffner was hurt when she was run over by a vehicle outside her house, Sheriff Richard Old said in a news release. Samantha was taken to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Topeka in critical condition with massive injuries. The accident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. Friday about 2'/2 miles south of 1-70 on S.W. Carlson Road — the boundary between Shawnee and Wabaunsee counties. Samantha lived on the west side of the road in Wabaunsee County with her parents and six brothers and sisters. Samantha’s obituary appears on page 4-E. | |
| 9746 |  | Obituary- Shogren, Carl Carl Shogren BURLINGAME — Carl Shogren, 88, Burlingame, died Saturday, Nov. 22,1997, at a nursing home here. He was born April 15, 1909, north of Burlingame, the son of Claus and Ida Colstrom Sjogren. He attended Fountain Ridge Rural School near Burlingame. He spent his life in the Burlingame and Carbondale communities. He worked in coal mines near Burlingame and was a farmer many years. He was married to Lola Hale Oct. 17, 1935, in Brewster in Thomas County. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Marilyn Zielinski, Burlingame, Eda Rose Brown, Carbondale, and Mary Ann Cummings, Topeka; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Burlingame Cemetery. Mr. Shogren will lie in state from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Carey Funeral Home in Burlingame where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas, Topeka, 66808. | |
| 9747 |  | Obituary- Short, Clara Mrs. John Short a former Rossville lady died Friday at her home in North Topeka. The body was brought to Rossville Sunday for burial. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Sutton. She is survived by her husband, three sons, Mortimer, Don and Fred, four daughters, Mrs. William Faulkner, Mrs. Truman Payne, Mrs. Herbert Faust and Miss Alma Short. | |
| 9748 |  | Obituary- Short, Everett Everett F. Short Everett E Short, 86, St. Marys, died Friday, November 30, 2001, at the St. Marys Hospital. He was born March 4, 1915, in St. Marys, the son of John T. and Anna Mae Kemp Short. He grew up in the St. Marys community and was graduated from St. Marys High School in 1933. He had served in the United States Army during WW II. He had worked for the Farmers Union Co-op in St. Marys for many years. He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, a life member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville, a member of the Good Sam Camping Club, and the NRA. On June 4, 1957, he married Thelma L. Lillard in Westmoreland. She died December 24, 1998. His service was at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial was in the Valley View Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday afternoon at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. Memorials may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9749 |  | Obituary- Short, Fred FRED HENRY SHORT Funeral services for Fred Short, 55, were held Monday at the Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary. Services also were held at 3 p. m. at the Methodist Church in St. Marys, with burial in St. Marys. Mr. Short died Thursday at the home of his son Herbert Short, 1012 Monroe, Topeka Mr. Short was born in Rossville, March 4, 1894 the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John T. Short. He had been a resident of Topeka for six years while employed at Capital Super Service. Survivors are three other sons, Jas. D., of Hayward, Calif.; Lloyd A., of Yuma, Arib.; and Robert D., of Topeka; a daughter, Mrs. G. W. Ray, of Topeka; five sisters, Mrs. William Faulkner and Mrs. Nora Faust of Topeka; Mrs. Carrie Payne, of Seattle Mrs. Alma Ober of Carlsbad, Calif.; and Mrs. Maude Woods of Topeka; a brother, Don Short of St. Marys; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. | |
| 9750 |  | Obituary- Short, J. Mortimer Morty Short Dead J. Mortimer Short, 51, died Wednesday night in a Topeka hospital, following an operation and a week's illness. Mr. Short is a former Rossville boy and his wife was also formerly of this city. Besides his widow he is survived by one son. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Peebler Funeral home and burial will be in Topeka cemetery. |
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