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| 9801 |  | Obituary- Simecka, James L. James L. "Jim" Simecka James L. "Jim" Simecka, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the St. Marys Manor. Jim was born March 2, 1936, in Delia, the son of James E. and Regina M. "Sally" Dohrman Simecka. He graduated from Delia High School in 1954 and St. Benedict College in Atchison in 1958. He served in the US Army. Jim was a teacher, teaching in Emmett, Salina, and many years in St. Marys. He had lived in Wamego for 20 years and was a member of the Wamego Country Club. Jim was an avid golfer and had shot 12 hole-in-ones. Jim was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 in St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward Simecka, and a sister, Jo Endicott. Survivors include his brother, Jerry (Eva) Simecka, Topeka; sisters, Mary Barr, Lincoln, NE; Judy (Doyle) Kizzire, Lawson, MO., Pat Skaggs, Topeka, DeeDee (Steve) Kennedy, Topeka, Barbara Froelich, Lake Quiver, and Ginger (Lloyd) Lynch, Webb City, MO, along with many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, December 12, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego. Inurnment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church and sent to the funeral home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 9802 |  | Obituary- Simecka, John L. John L. Simecka St. Marys- John L. Simecka, 94, passed away Tuesday March 3,2015 at the St. Marys Manor. He was born October 7, 1920 at Delia, the son of John and Henrietta “Nettie” Scheidegger Simecka. John grew up in the Delia community and graduated from Delia High School in 1938. He served in the United States Army in the 195th Field Artillery Group in Europe with General Patton. He lived in the Delia & Rossville communities before moving to St. Marys in 1957. He and his wife Florence owned and operated Simecka Hy-Klas Grocery Store in St. Marys from 59’ until 82’. John was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys and a 50 year member of Knights of Columbus Council No 657. He was also a charter member of Jimmie Lillard Post No 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. On November 26, 1942 he was united in marriage to Florence M. Wehner at Salinas, CA. She died September 20,1998. He was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, Henry, Stephen, William, James, Robert and Frank; two sisters, Dora Immenschuh and Grace Horack and two granddaughters, Wendi Cushing and Jennifer Simecka. Survivors include two sons, John R. (Paulette) Simecka, St. Marys and Gary (Pam) Simecka, Midland, TX; three daughters, Linda Tuller, Topeka, Shirley (Willie) Mergenmeier and Denise (Scott) Cushing all of St. Marys; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Simecka will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 6, 2015 at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the Prayer Vigil at 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Manor Bus Fund or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Endowment Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9803 |  | Obituary- Simecka, John S. John S. Simecka John Simeka [sic] was born December 26, 1873, in Austria-Hungary, and died at his home in Delia, Sunday evening, October 31, 1937, aged 63 years, 10 months, 5 days. He came to America with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simecka, at the age of six. He spent his life as a farmer, being a resident of the Delia community in Jackson county for almost sixty years. Four years ago, with failing health, he retired to a residence in Delia. On December 26, 1899, he was united in marriage to Nettie Scheidegger of Pawnee City, Nebraska, and to this union was born nine children. One son, Henry, preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, Nettie Simecka, two daughters, Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Rossville, and Mrs. Grace Horack [sic Horak], Bakersfield, Calif.; six sons, Steve of Topeka; William, of St. Marys; Robert, James, Jesse and Johnnie of Delia. Other surviving relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Martinek, Rossville and Mr. [sic Mrs.] Tillie Dolezilek, Rossville; two brothers, Joe and Frank of Delia and twelve grandchildren. Mrs. Louis Lysek, a sister, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Topeka. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 4, at 2 o'clock at the Delia Presbyterian church, Rev. Bruce Davis, officiating. The Scottish Rite burial ritual requiem were used. The pallbearers were Messrs. E.I. Zirkle, John Wehner, Ed Macha, Frank Muller, Joe Lane and Frank Matyak. Interment was in Rossville cemetery. Mrs. Albert Horack [sic Horak] of Bakersfield, Calif., came home to attend the funeral of her father. --- John Simecka Burial services for John Simecka, 63, of Delia, were held this (Thursday) afternoon in the Rossville cemetery, following funeral services at the Delia Presbyterian church. Mr. Simecka passed away Sunday at his home in Delia after several months of illness. | |
| 9804 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Joseph Joseph B. Simecka drowns in farm pond Joseph Benjamin Simecka, 78, a retired farmer of Delia, was drowned last Wednesday evening while fishing near there. Born October 4, 1882, at Willis, he moved to Delia with his parents when he was 7. He had lived on the same farm the last 50 years. He was married to Mary Johanna Cander February 1, 1904 at the Immaculate Conception Church at St. Marys. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Delia in 1954. Mr. Simecka was a member of the Sacred Heart Church at Delia and a 50- year member of the Woodmen of America. Services were held at 9 a. m. Saturday at the Sacred Heart Church at Delia. Survivors include his widow, Mary Johanna; four daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Thompson of Delia, Mrs. Loretta Dodd of Ottawa, Mrs. Josephine Constant of Route 2, North Topeka, and Mrs. Leona Paulini of Mobile, Ala.; four sons, Leo Simecka of Topeka, Ray Simecka of Emporia, Arthur and Benjamin Simecka, both of Delia; 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. | |
| 9805 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Joyce Joyce Arlene Simecka Joyce Arlene (Lutz) Simecka passed away Dec. 26, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nev. She was 71 years old. Joyce was born Aug. 24, 1939, in rural Delia, to Lester Lutz and Garnet (Wood) Lutz. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She was an active member of the Boulder City Christian Center, Boulder City, Nev. She is survived by her husband, Karl Simecka, and her four children and their spouses, Keith Simecka of Boulder City, Kelly and Gabriel Chavez of Holton, Kan., Karla and Luke Bylund of Holton, Kan.; and Karen Simecka of Boulder City. She also leaves six grandchildren, Nichole, Korey, Tonja, Dustin, Dakota, and Joshua; and one great-grandson, Preston. Joyce was preceded in death by a son, Korey, parents Lester and Garnet Lutz, and a sister, Carol Wallace. The family held memorial services at the Boulder City Christian Center on Jan. 2 and will hold another on Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, Kan. | |
| 9806 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Leo Leo Simecka Leo Gerald Simecka, 92, Topeka, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at a Topeka nursing home. Mr. Simecka taught school at the Stach School that is now a living history piece at the Kansas Museum of Natural History in Topeka and at Delia junior and senior high schools. He also had been a boilermaker for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway from 1942 until he retired in May 1972. He was a lifelong farmer and cat¬tleman in the Delia community. He also sold insurance for Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Co. for many years. He was born December 1, 1908, in Delia, the son of Joseph and Mary Cander Simecka. He graduated from Delia High School in 1926. He moved to Topeka in 1942. Mr. Simecka was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 534, James W. Gibbons Assembly of the 4lh Degree, and he was a longtime member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. On April 26, 1934, he married Bridget M. Kennedy in Emmett. She died May 10, 1998. Mr. Simecka also was preceded in death by a daughter, Lillian Schwerdt, and three grandchildren, Anne Schwerdt, Michael Schwerdt and Thomas Schwerdt, on July 4,1970. Survivors include a son, Jerry Simecka, Tecumseh; two daughters, Julie Besler, Tecumseh, and Jean Simon Turgeon, Louisville, NE; a brother, Ben Simecka, Silver Lake; three sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville, Josephine Constant, Topeka, and Leona Paulini, Silver Lake; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. A parish rosary was recited Friday and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 534 recited a rosary and conducted a chalice ceremony. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka was in charge of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 312 N.E. Freeman, Topeka 66616. | |
| 9807 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Lucille 1 Lucille Simecka Lucille Simecka, 81, Rossville, died Thursday, April 11, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 21,1915, at Stockdale, the daughter of Charles and Ruth Mohler Reynolds. Mrs. Simecka was a member of the Catholic faith, and a homemaker. She was married to Arthur B. Simecka October 16, 1935, at Delia. He died May 10,1995. Surviving her are a son, Norman Simecka, Nampa, Ida.; three daughters, Mary Ruth Lundin and Susan Holland, Mayetta, and Paula Jo Simecka, Arvada, Colo.; a brother, Donald Reynolds, Odenton, Va.; and a sister, Pauline Hartline, Albany, Calif. Memorials may be made to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund, Rossville 66533. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9808 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Lucille 2 Simecka Lucille Simecka, 81, Rossville, died Thursday, April 11, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 21, 1915, at Stockdale, the daughter of Charles And Ruth Mohler Reynolds. Mrs. Simecka was Catholic. She married Arthur B. Simecka on Oct. 16, 1935, at Delia. He died May 10, 1995. Survivors include a son, Norman Simecka, Nampa, Idaho; three daughters, Mary R. Lundin and Susan Holland, both of Mayetta, and Paula Jo Simecka, Arvada, Colo.; a brother, Donald Reynolds, Odenton, Va.; and a sister, Pauline Hartline, Albany, Calif. Mrs. Simecka was cremated. Private inurnment services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund, Rossville, 66533. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka is in charge of arrangements. Lucille Simecka ROSSVILLE - Lucille Simecka, 81, Rossville, died Thursday, April 11, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 21, 1915, at Stockdale, the daughter of Charles And Ruth Mohler Reynolds. Mrs. Simecka was Catholic. She married Arthur B. Simecka on Oct. 16, 1935, at Delia. He died May 10, 1995. Survivors include a son, Norman Simecka, Nampa, Idaho; three daughters, Mary R. Lundin and Susan Holland, both of Mayetta, and Paula Jo Simecka, Arvada, Colo.; a brother, Donald Reynolds, Odenton, Va.; and a sister, Pauline Hartline, Albany, Calif. Mrs. Simecka was cremated. Private inurnment services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Building Fund, Rossville, 66533. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9809 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Margaret Mrs. Margaret C. Simecka Mrs. Margaret Catherine Simecka, 82, Topeka, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Feb. 3, 1906, in Delia, the daughter of Patrick and Hanora Guinee Halloran. She lived in Delia until 1925 when she moved to Topeka. She was graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Altar Guild at the church and an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. She was married to Stephen B. Simecka June 30, 1932, in Topeka. He died Dec. 4, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy M. Peyton, Houston, Texas, and Patricia Kay Simecka, at home; a son, Ron S. Simecka, Topeka; four grandchildren and four great-grand-children. Mass of Christian burial will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home where a parish prayer service will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church, 1114 W. 10th, 66604. Catherine Simecka Catherine Simecka, Topeka, died late Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. Arrangements are pending at Brennan Funeral Home. Margaret C. Simecka Mrs. Margaret Catherine Simecka, 82, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 1, 1989, at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 3, 1906, in Delia, the daughter of Patrick and Hanora Guinee Halloran. She lived in Delia until 1925, when she moved to Topeka. She was graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Altar Guild at the church and an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary. She was married to Stephen B. Simecka June 30, 1932, in Topeka. He died December 4, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy M. Peyton, Houston, Tex., and Patricia Kay Simecka, at home; a son, Ron S. Simecka, Topeka; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial was at 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Brennan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church, 1114 W. 10th, Topeka, 66604. | |
| 9810 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Mary 1 Mary Simecka Dies Services were at 9:30 a. m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia for Mrs. Mary Simecka, 83, of Delia, who died Monday in a Topeka nursing home after a long illness. She was born Feb. 8, 1883 at Everest in Brown County and spent most of her life in the Delia community. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia and the Altar Society of the church and Royal Neighbors of America. She was married to Joseph Simecka in 1904 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Chirch in St. Marys. He died in 1961. Survivors include four sons, Leo Simecka, Topeka, Raphael Simecka, Escondido, Calif., Arthur Simecka, Woody Creek, Colo., and Ben Simecka, Delia; four daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Thompson, Delia, Mrs. Loretta Dodd, Ottawa, Mrs. Josephine Constant, Route 2, Topeka, and Mrs. Leona Paulini, Mobile, Ala.; 28 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Rosary was recited at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Pallbearers were Norman Simecka, Gerald Simecka, Marlin Constant, Joseph Constant, Marvin Thompson, and Nels Thompson. | |
| 9811 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Michelle Michelle Simecka (77) Passes Away Michelle Simecka, 62, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Friday, October 5, 2021, at the Livingston Heath and Rehabilitation Center. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of funeral arrangements. She grew up in rural Delia. Her parents were Ben & Norma Simecka. Siblings are Dave, Mark, Joe & Bennie Simecka & Sheryl Gudenkauf. She graduated from Rossville High in 1977. | |
| 9812 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Raphael Raphael “Ray” Simecka Raphael J. “Ray” Simecka, 87, Palm Springs, CA, died of cancer Thursday, February 26, 1998, at Desert Hospital Hospice in Palm Springs. He was born October 24,1910, in Washington County, KS, the son of Joseph B. and Mary Cander Simecka. He spent his boyhood on a farm near Delia and graduated from Delia High School. He was a trooper on the Kansas Highway Patrol for 24 years. He served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, enlisting as a seaman and retiring as a Lieutenant Commander, at which time the family moved to Escondido, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, in 1997, and is survived by a son, Ron Simecka, Palm Springs, CA. He has two stepsons, Robert Kerlinger, Poquoson, VA, and John Kerlinger, Rancho Bernardo, CA. Other survivors include three sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville, Leona Paulini, Mobile, AL, and Josephine Constant, North Topeka; and two brothers, Leo Simecka, Topeka, and Ben Simecka, Silver Lake. He was cremated. Inurnment will be later in a Naval cemetery. Raphael Simecka PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Raphael "Ray" Simecka, 87, Palm Springs, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, at a Palm Springs hospital. Mr. Simecka was a trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol for 24 years before he retired. He also served 30 years in the Navy before he retired at the rank of lieutenant commander. He was born Oct. 24, 1910, in Washington County, Kan., the son of Joseph B. and Mary Cander Simecka. He was raised on a farm near Delia, Kan., and was graduated from Delia High School. He moved to Escondido, Calif., after his retirement from the Navy. Mr. Simecka was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Simecka, in 1997. Survivors include a son, Ron Simecka, Palm Springs; two stepsons, Robert Kerlinger, Poquoson, Va., and John Kerlinger, Rancho Bernardo, Calif.; three sisters, Eleanor Thompson, Rossville, Kan., Leona Pauline, Mobile, Ala., and Josephine Constant, North Topeka, Kan.; and two brothers, Leo Simecka, Topeka, Kan., and Ben Simecka, Silver Lake, Kan. Mr. Simecka was cremated. Inurnment will be at a Naval Cemetery at a later date. | |
| 9813 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Regina 1 Regina M. “Sally” Simecka DELIA – Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys for Regina M. “Sally” Simecka, 84, Delia. She died Tuesday, July 19, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Simecka was a nurse’s aide at the St. Marys Manor for 18 years. She was born June 27, 1910, in St. Mary’s, the daughter of John and Mary Brunin Dohrman. Mrs. Simecka was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Delia. She was married to James E. Simecka on April 7, 1934, in St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, James L. Simecka and Edward Simecka, both of St. Mary’s, and Gerald R. Simecka, Topeka; seven daughters, Mary Barr, Jo Endicott, Pat Skaggs and Ginger Lynch, all of Chanute, Judy Kizzire, Lawson, Mo., Dolores Kennedy, Topeka, and Barbara Froelich, Pittsburg; a brother, Lee Dohrman, St. Marys; four sisters, Germaine Durow and Katherine Reilly, both of Topeka, and Margaret Tomson and Dolores Floersch, both of Delia; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka will like in state after 2 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home Chapel in St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet at 7 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus Building Fund in Rossville and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9814 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Regina 1 d.1998 Regina Marie Simecka Regina Marie Simecka, 91, died Wednesday, July 1, 1998, at the St. Marys Manor. She was born February 14, 1907, in Emmett, the daughter of Edward and Cecelia Schroepper Rezac. She had lived in St. Marys many years. Regina grew up in the Emmett community, where she attended grade school. She was graduated from Delia High School. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Friendly Day Circle at the church. She was a member of Artha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at St. Marys, where she was Electa for 17 years, and a past Worthy Matron. She was a member of Kaw Better Homes Extension Homemakers Unit, the Senior Citizens group, and the Hoy-Heim American Legion Auxiliary, all in St. Marys. She was married to William Bryan Simecka on May 15,1926, at Harrisonville, Mo. He died March 25,1995. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Corey Simecka. Surviving her are five sons, Richard Simecka, Topeka; Dr. William B. Simecka, Las Vegas, Nev., Karl Simecka, Boulder City, Nev., Don Simecka, Ft. Collins, Colo., and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; and one daughter, Betty Simecka, Topeka; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Friends and relatives met from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Her service was at 10:00 Monday morning at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. The Hoy-Heim American Legion Auxiliary conducted a memorial service at the church. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or to the Northeast Kansas Parkinson Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9815 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Regina 2 Regina M. “Sally” Simecka Regina M. “Sally” Simecka, 84, Delia, died Tuesday, July 19, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 27, 1910 in St. Marys, the daughter of John and Mary Brunin Dohrman. She lived most of her life in the Delia area. For 18 years, Mrs. Simecka was a nurse’s aide at the St. Marys Manor. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Delia. On April 7, 1934, she was united in marriage to James E. Simecka in St. Marys. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, James L. Simecka, St. Marys, Gerald R. Simecka, Topeka, and Edward Simecka, St. Marys; seven daughters, Mary Barr, Jo Endicott, Pat Skaggs, and Ginger Lynch, all of Chanute, Judy Kizzire, Lawson, Mo., Dolores Kennedy, Topeka, and Barbara Froelich, Pittsburg; one brother, Lee Dohrman, St. Marys; four sisters, Germaine Durow and Katherine Reilly, Topeka, Margaret Tomson and Dolores Floersch, Delia; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Chapel, St. Marys. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys; interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Stanislaus Building Fund, Rossville, Ks. 66533. | |
| 9816 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Regina 2 d.1998 Regina Marie Simecka ST. MARYS — Regina Marie Simecka, 91, St. Marys, died Wednesday, July 1, 1998, at a St. Marys nursing home. She was born Feb. 14, 1907, at Emmett, the daughter of Edward and Cecelia Schroepfer Rezac. She was reared, at Emmett and was graduated from Delia High School. She moved to St. Marys many years ago. Mrs. Simecka was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and the Friendly Circle at the church. She also was a member of the Extension Homemakers Unit, Senior Citizens Group, the auxiliary to the Hoy-Heim Post of the American Legion, and Artha Chapter the Order of the Eastern Star at St. Marys where she served 17 years as electa and past worthy matron. She married William Bryan Simecka on May 15, 1926, at Harrisonville, Mo. He died March 25, 1995. Mrs. Simecka also was preceded in death by a grandson, Corey Simecka. Survivors include five sons, Richard Simecka, Topeka, Dr. William B. Simecka, Las Vegas, Nev., Karl Simecka, Boulder City, Nev., Don Simecka, Fort Collins, Colo., and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; a daughter, Betty Simecka, Topeka; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where relatives and friends will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or to the North East Kansas Parkinson Foundation and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9817 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Richard Richard D. "Dick" Simecka Richard D. "Dick" Simecka, 79, Topeka, died Thursday, December 14,2006 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was born February 14,1927 at Delia, the son of William B. and Regina M. Rezac Simecka. He graduated from St. Marys High School and received degrees in Business Administration and Education from Baker University and Kansas State University. Mr. Simecka served in the United States Army Air Corp during W.W. II. Dick was an Educator in Eastern Kansas. He taught arid coached in Delia, coached in St. Marys, was a teacher in Belvue, a principal at Havensville and was the Superintendent at Onaga and Royal Valley Schools. He was a member of the Methodist faith. He also was a member of the American Legion in St. Marys, the Citizens Potawatomi Nation and AARP. He was married to Rita Straub. He later was married to Carla Tilford. She preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Lori Martini, Manhattan, sons, Chuck Simecka, Topeka and Alan Simecka, Edgerton; a sister, Betty Simecka, Lawrence; brothers, Dr. William Simecka, Henderson, NV, Karl Simecka, Boulder City, NV, Don Simecka, Ft. Collins, CO and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys where a military detail team will conduct graveside services. Mr. Simecka will lie in state after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Piper Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Nursing Facility for a memorial garden and sent in care of the funeral home. To leave an online condolence please goes to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9818 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Robert 1 ROBERT SIMECKA Robert Simecka, 67, Delia, died Tuesday evening, Augyst31,1976 at the Medicenter in Topeka. He was bom April 29, 1909 in Delia and lived all of his life in the Delia community. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. Surviving him are two sons - Robert C. Simecka, Overland Park, and Richard J. Simecka, 531 Scotland, Topeka; five brothers - Stephen Simecka, 828 Buchanan, Topeka, James Simecka, Delia, William B. Simecka, Frank J. Simecka and John L. Simecka, all of St. Marys; two sisters - Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Silver Lake and Mrs. Grace Horack, Bakersfield, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Thursday evening (tonight) a wake service will be held at 7:30 in Verschelden Chapel. Mass of the Ressurection will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Delia. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9819 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Robert 2 Robert Simecka Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia for Robert N. Simecka, 67, Delia, who died Tuesday in a Topeka convalescent center. He had been ill a month. He was born April 29, 1909, at Delia where he spent most of his life. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad before he retired. Survivors include two sons, Robert C. Simecka, Overland Park, and Richard J. Simecka, 531 Scotland; five brothers, Stephen Simecka, 828 Buchanan, William B. Simecka, Frank J. Simecka, and John L. Simecka, all of St. Marys, and James Simecka, Delia; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Grace Horack, Barkersfield, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. A wake service is planned at 7:30 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. SIMECKA, ROBERT N.—age 67 of Delia, Kansas passed away August 31, 1976. Wake service Thursday evening 7:30 p.m. at Verschelden Chapel. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Church, Delia, with interment Rossville Cemetery. VERSCHELDEN FUNERAL HOME St. Marys, Ks. Robert Simecka Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Delia for Robert N. Simecka, 67, Delia, who died Tuesday in a Topeka convalescent center. He had been ill a month. He was born April 29, 1909, at Delia where he spent most of his life. He was employed by Union Pacific Railroad before he retired. Survivors include two sons, Robert C. Simecka, Overland Park, and Richard J. Simecka, 531 Scotland; five brothers, Stephen Simecka, 828 Buchanan, William B. Simecka, Frank J. Simecka. and John L. Simecka, all of St. Marys, and James Simecka, Delia; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Grace Horack, Bakersfield, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. A wake service is planned at 7:30 p m. at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 9820 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Ronald Ronald S. Simecka Ronald S. Simecka, 58, Topeka, died Thursday, June 24, 1999, of an apparent heart attack white returning to Topeka. He was born February 3,1941, in Topeka, the son of Stephen and Catherine Halloran Simecka. He was a 1959 graduate of Hayden High School. After graduation be served in the United States Army for two years and later with the Kansas National Guard. He later worked as produce manager for Sutton Grocery and was an insurance agent for Clennan and Martel. Mr. Simecka was a long time antique dealer in Topeka, owning Reflections Antiques, and was a partner with Carole Ruse in Washburn View Antique Mall. He was past president of the Topeka Antique Dealers Association and was chairman for many years of the Antique Dealers involvement in the Go Fourth Celebration held each year at Washburn University. He married Karen Bowman in Prairie Village August 5, 1970. They were divorced. Survivors include two sisters, Marquita M. “Peggy” Peyton and Patricia Kay Simecka, both of Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday at Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Parish Memorial Fund, 1114 W. 10th SL, Topeka, KS 66604; Ronald Simecka Memorial Fund to benefit Hayden High School, 401 SW Gage, Topeka, KS 66606; or to the charity of die donor’s choice. | |
| 9821 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Ryan Simecka Ryan Wayne Simecka, 27, Lawrence, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born July 26, 1979, in Topeka, the son of Mark and Tonya Deppe Simecka. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School, graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1997 and received his associate’s degree in graphic arts from Kaw Valley Vocational School. Mr. Simecka was currently employed at Hallmark Cards in Topeka. During his high school years, he was a lifeguard at the Oskaloosa swimming pool and also taught swimming lessons. He worked for E& E Specialty, Payless Shoes, the Buckle and Abbott Roofing. Survivors include his parents, Mark and Tonya Simecka, Lakewood Hills at Ozawkie; a brother, Cody Simecka, Lawrence; his grandparents, Pete and Dee Deppe, Ozawkie, Ben Simecka, Topeka; a great-grandmother, Josephine Keller, Holton; four uncles, Terry Deppe and wife Robin, Holton, Joe Simecka and wife Coleen, Silver Lake, Dave Simecka, Delia, and Benny Simecka and wife Mary, Olathe; two aunts, Sheryl Gudenkauf and husband Mike, Topeka, and Michelle Simecka, Santa Fe, N.M.; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Norma Simecka. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Burial will be in Ozawkie Cemetery. Mr. Simecka will lie in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.penwellgabel.com | |
| 9822 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Stella 1 Stella M. Simecka ST. MARYS - Stella M. Simecka, 86, St. Marys, died Monday, Dec. 9, 1996, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Simecka had been a cook at St. Marys Schools, several area restaurants and the Sale Barn in St. Marys. She also was a custodian for different businesses in St. Marys and a care provider for the elderly in her home. She was born March 24, 1910, at Pratt, the daughter of Everett and Lena Reed Manis. She was reared in Soldier and Buck Grove and was graduated from Soldier High School. She had lived at St. Marys many years. Mrs. Simecka was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church and was an active den mother in scouting. She married Frank Simecka on Dec. 16, 1949. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Wanda Phillips, Biloxi, Miss., and Patricia Meyer, Lawrence; a son, Delbert J. Simecka, St. Marys; three brothers, Melvin Manis and Wayne Manis, both of Topeka, and Marvin Manis, Meriden; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. Services will be at .2 p.m. Thursday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. Simecka will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stella M. Simecka Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9823 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Stella 2 Stella M. Simecka Stella M. Simecka, 86, St. Marys, died Monday, December 9, 1996, at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born March 24, 1910, at Pratt, the daughter of Everett and Lena Reed Manis. She grew up in the Soldier and Buck Grove communities. She was graduated from Soldier High School. She was a cook for the St. Marys Schools, and had been a cook at several local restaurants and at the sale bam in St. Marys. She was a janitor for several dif¬ferent St. Marys businesses, and was a care giver for the elderly in her home for several years. She was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. She had been active as a den mother in scouting. She was married to Frank Simecka on December 16, 1949. He survives. Other survivors are Wanda Phillips, Biloxi, Miss., and Patricia Meyer, Lawrence; one son, Delbert J. Simecka, St. Marys; three broth¬ers, Melvin Manis and Wayne Manis, Topeka, and Marvin Manis, Meriden; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her service was at 2:00 Thurs¬day, at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stella M. Simecka Memorial Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9824 |  | Obituary- Simecka, Stephen Stephen B. Simecka Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am. Friday at Holy Name Catholic Church for Stephen B. Simecka, 78, 828 Buchanan, who died Monday at a Topeka convalescent center after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 25, 1902, at Delia, the son of John and Henrietta Simecka. He was graduated from Delia High School and Chillicothe Business College, Chillicothe, Mo. Mr. Simecka farmed near Delia and later was employed at John Morell Co., for 18 years, Kansas Military District USAF Depot at Topeka and was with W.A.L. Thompson Hardware for 10 years where he was warehouse foreman when he retired. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 534 and an auxiliary member of Legion of Mary. He was married to Catherine Halloran June 30, 1932, at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Peggy M. Peyton, Tulsa, Okla., and Patricia K. Simeka, of the home; a son, Ronald S. Simeka, 1151 Washburn; a sister, Mrs. Dora Immenschuh, Silver Lake; four brothers, William Simecka, Frank Simecka and John Simecka, all of St. Marys, and James Simecka, Delia; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Simecka will lie in state from 2 until 9 p.m. Thursday at Brennan Funeral Home, where Knights of Columbus rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and parish prayer litergy will be recited at 8; 15 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name Catholic Church, 1114 S.W. 10th, Topeka, 66606. | |
| 9825 |  | Obituary- Simecka, William 1 William Bryan Simecka ST. MARYS — William Bryan Simecka, 90, St. Marys, died Saturday, March 25, 1995, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mr. Simecka owned and operated St. Marys Real Estate before he retired. He was born Aug. 22, 1904, in Delia, the son of John and Nettie Schneidegger Simecka. Mr. Simecka was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 AF&AM, Artha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce. He had served on the St. Marys school board and was a volunteer firefighter for many years. He was married to Regina Rezac on May 15, 1926, at Harrisonville, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Betty Simecka, Topeka; five sons, Richard Simecka, Topeka; Dr. William Simecka, Las Vegas, Karl Simecka, Boulder City, Nev., Don Simecka, Fort Collins, Colo., and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; three brothers, Jim Simecka, Delia, and Jesse Simecka and John Simecka, both of St. Marys; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial with graveside services conducted by Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 AF&AM will be at Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys. Mr. Simecka will lie in state from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9826 |  | Obituary- Simecka, William 2 William B. Simecka William Bryan Simecka, 90, St. Marys, died Saturday, March 25, 1995, at a St. Marys Manor. Mr. Simecka owned and operated St. Marys Real Estate before he retired. He was born August 22, 1904, in Delia, the son of John and Nettie Schneidegger Simecka. Mr. Simecka was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church, Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 AF&AM, Artha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce. He had served on several church boards, the St. Marys Hill School school board, and was a volunteer firefighter for many years. He was married to Regina Rezac on May 15, 1926, at Harrisonville, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Betty Simecka, Topeka; five sons, Richard Simecka, Topeka, Dr. William Simecka, Las Vegas, Nev., Karl Simecka, Boulder City, Nev., Don Simecka, Fort Collins, Colo., and Terry Simecka, St. Marys; three brothers, Jim Simecka, Delia, and Jesse Simecka and John L. Simecka, both of St. Marys; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Family visitation was from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home. His funeral service was at 10:30 Tuesday morning at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Interment, with graveside services conducted by Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52 AF&AM, were in Valley View Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church, and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9827 |  | Obituary- Simmers, Juanita Juanita Simmers OSAGE CITY — Juanita Simmers, 97, formerly of Topeka, died Monday, Dec. 18,2000, at an Osage City nursing home. Mrs. Simmers taught school in Rossville for many years. She was born Dec. 18,1903, in Osage City, the daughter of Steve and Mary K. McGinty Williams. She graduated from Osage City High School and Emporia State Teachers College. Mrs. Simmers was a 50-year member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake, the Emporia State University Alumni Association and the State School Retirement System of Kansas. She married Lloyd Simmers on June 15, 1946, in Manhattan. He preceded her in death Sept. 23,1979. Several cousins survive. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Crable Funeral Chapel in Osage City. Burial in the Osage City Cemetery will be private. Mrs. Simmers will lie in state from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Responders in Reading or Osage City, sent in care of the funeral chapel. | |
| 9828 |  | Obituary- Simmons, Edwin Edwin Simmons Edwin “Ed” Simmons, 82, Topeka, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Simons [sic Simmons] served 14 years in the Army and was with the Counter Intelligence Corps. He later was a manufacturer’s representative until he retired in 1983. After he retired he was active in the Service Corps of Retired Executives and in the ACIC Veterans organization, where he served many years as chairman of the ACICV’s national membership committee. He was born Dec. 25, 1918, in Chillicothe, Mo., the son of John and Lula Dean Simmons. He was raised in Abilene and moved with his family to Rockford, Ill. He attended the University of Wisconsin. He moved to Topeka after he was discharged from the Army. He married Mary Tierney on July 30, 1940, at Richfield. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Edwin Craig Simmons, Denver; a daughter, Donna Marie Jewell, Topeka; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Simmons was cremated. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. David’s Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. David’s Episcopal Church or to the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Davidson Funeral Home. | |
| 9829 |  | Obituary- Simmons, Georgia Findagrave.com information Georgie Irene Cox was born in Iowa in 1881 and died in Topeka, Kansas, August 17, 1918. In 1899 she married Rudolph Simmons who with their five children is left to mourn her loss. They have made their home in this community many years …. The Delia News, August 23, 1918. High Prairie. .… Mrs. Simmons was in the St. Francis hospital several weeks previous to her death … the children, the husband, brothers and aged parents. The Holton Recorder, August 22, 1918. Soldier Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Reynolds attended the funeral of Mrs. George Simmons at Emmett, Monday …. Her girlhood home and school days were spent in this place. Her maiden name was Miss Georgia Cox. The Holton Signal, August 15, 1918. | |
| 9830 |  | Obituary- Simmons, Infant Mr. and Mrs. Ray Simmons have the sympathy of the entire community over the loss of an infant son still born Monday morning. A short funeral service was held at the home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Reed. Burial in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9831 |  | Obituary- Simon, Rosa Rosa A. McBride Simon Birth: Feb. 18, 1903 Blaine Pottawatomie County Kansas, USA Death: Oct. 14, 1972 Topeka Shawnee County Kansas, USA Topeka Capital-Journal Sunday 15 October, 1972, pg. 25: Mrs. Rosa A. Simon, 69, Topeka, died Saturday in a Topeka hospital where she had been a patient a few weeks. She was born Feb. 18,1903 at Blaine and lived in Topeka more than 50 years. She owned and operated the Vanity Fair Beauty Shop before she retired. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the guild at the church. She also was a member of St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include 3 brothers, Frank McBride, Kansas City, John McBride, North Miami, Okla. and Steve McBride, Westfield, Ind. Services will be Monday at Holy Name Catholic church with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Brennan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements where parish rosary will be recited this evening. Info provided by 47160903 Family links: Parents: John Thomas McBride (1870 - 1929) Rose Ann Teehan McBride (1875 - 1944) Spouse: John A. Simon (1893 - 1954) Sibling: Cornelius A McBride (1900 - 1925)* Rosa A. McBride Simon (1903 - 1972) ^Calculated relationship Note: W/O John Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery Topeka Shawnee County Kansas, USA Plot: O'Leary Sec, Lot 345-E Edit Virtual Cemetery info [2] Created by: Oz Record added: Nov 02, 2007 Find A Grave Memorial# 22618777 From findagrave.com | |
| 9832 |  | Obituary- Simon, Shane Shane Simon Shane was born in the spring of 1972, to Bob and Audrey (Wishkeno) Simon, he was such a beautiful baby boy the family started calling him “Baby Shane.” It was a nickname that continued to stick with him into adulthood. Shane loved that nickname because it was given in love and lighthearted humor. Shane’s given Indian name is “Kah te ah be.” He was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri. Shane attended Assumption Grade School, Rossville High School graduate, and attended Johnson County Community College. After playing football for Rossville High School, Shane became an avid sports fan of all sports. Shane was a loyal, club-level season ticket holder for Kansas State University for over twenty years. He was in the KSU President’s Club, and provided for the KSU Ahearn College Fund. Additionally, Shane was an avid and dedicated KC Chiefs fan with club-level season ticket holder and made sure to attend the pre-season practices. After many years working as a Signalman for Burlington North Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad, Shane became a Junior Circuit Designer for the Signal Division at BNSF, he continued his work there for 28 years. Shane’s employment with BNSF allowed him to have many adventures throughout his life in different states; he did share those adventures with his family and friends. Shane truly loved life, his family, and BNSF work family. Shane was a good friend to all, kind and generous, intelligent, and gregarious soul with an enormous soft heart, he was loved in return by all. Our hearts are broken because we will not have Shane with us, however, he is with his father, maternal grandparents, paternal grandfather, uncle and friends. We believe his good soul and spirit is with the Good Lord and he is in paradise, something we can only dream of. We will miss his big distinctive laugh. Survivors include grandmother, Catherine; Mother, Audrey; maternal aunts, Camilla Chouteau and Bernadine Wishkeno; aunts and uncles, Francee, Craig, Debra and Harry, Shelly and Steve, and Steve; brother, Lance; sister-in-law, Lucy; cousins, Colton, LeeRoy, Komo, Steven, Josh, John and Stephanie; nephew, Chemako; nieces, Michelle, Falicity and Zola. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Simon. Until we meet again Shane, we love you. Family will greet friends from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2022 with Rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m. at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2022 at Wishkeno Cemetery (150th and O. Rd. on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation). Memorials may be given to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 9833 |  | Obituary- Simons, John John H. Simons John Henry Simons, 21, died Sunday at his home in Wilalrd. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Simons, Willard; and a brother, James R. Simons, Volland, Kan. Funeral servies were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Shellabarger chapel in Topeka. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery. | |
| 9834 |  | Obituary- Simpson, Charles Skidmore and Holmes Recover Body of Simpson The body of Charles Franklin Simpson, 12 of Route 6, who was drowned in the Kaw River west of Topeka, at Camp Mattingly, Saturday afternoon, at 5:15 was recovered from the river at 2:45 Sunday afternoon by Dick Skidmore and Emmett Holmes, a mile east of Camp Mattingly. The body was lodged on a sandbar in shallow water on north side of the river. Mr. Skidmore asks the party who has the rod and reel, used to drag for the body at Camp Mattingly to please return it to Dick Skidmore at Camp Mattingly. The boy lost his life when he stepped into a deep hole while wading with his cousin, Hurley Simpson. Hurley made an attempt to rescue him but Charles grabbed him and pulled him under the water. Hurley then was obliged to break the hold to save his own life, officers said. Charley was born May 29, 1937, in Wyola, Mont. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Blaine Bedell, Rossville; his father. Claude Simpson, Route 6; two sisters, Lillian Adell and Gladys Jean Simpson, both of the home; three half sisters, Mary Elizabeth Tuggle, Shelbyville, Mo.; Sheryl K. and Erma Mae Bedell, both of Rossville; a half- brother, Claude Simpson Jr., Paris, Mo.; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Simpson, St. Marys; and Mrs. Lela Wendler, Maple Hill; a step-grand father, Fred Wendler, Maple Hill; and a stepmother, Mrs. Claude Simpson, Route 6. Burial was in Rossville cemetery Wednesday. Mrs. Bedell and her second husband and their family live on the Navarre farm adjoining Rossville. She formerly was Emma Patton, daughter of the late Charles Patton of Rossville. | |
| 9835 |  | Obituary- Simpson, Helen Helen Marie Simpson Helen Marie Simpson, 90, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. On November 27,1948, she married Thomas "Shorty" M. Simpson. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sons, John Noel Simpson and Joel Richard Simpson, daughter, Alice Louise Johnson and four siblings. She is survived by three children, Daniel Simpson, Rossville; Margaret "Peggy" Woehr (Gerald), Overbrook and Eileen Langley (Larry), Topeka; one sister, Donna Hale, Montrose, CO; 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, January 28,2019 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, followed by a reception at the Parker-Price Reception Center. Interment will be held at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate Good Samaritan Fund or Aldersgate Employee Christmas Fund, 7220 SW Asbury Dr., Topeka, KS 66614. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.ParkerPriceFH.com. | |
| 9836 |  | Obituary- Simpson, Joel Joel R. Simpson Joel Richard Simpson, 41, Topeka, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1993, at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center from injuries he suffered Monday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident on Douglas County Road 1055. Mr. Simpson was a mechanic for 11 years for the city of Lawrence. He was an over-the-road trucker and presently was employed by Lawrence Ready Mix Industries in Lawrence. He served nine years in the Army including 26 months on the DMZ in Korea. He was born July 27, 1952, in Topeka, the son of Thomas M. "Shorty” and Helen M. Lord Simpson. Survivors include three sons, Tulsa Simpson, Robert Simpson and Andy Simpson, all of Lawrence; his mother, Helen M. Simpson, Topeka; three sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Woehr, St. Marys, Louise Johnson, Lenexa, and Eileen Langley, Topeka; and two brothers, John Simpson, Bonham, Texas, and Daniel Simpson, Topeka. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Military graveside services will be conducted by Topeka North Post No. 400 of the American Legion in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Simpson will lie in state after 10 a m. Friday at the mortuary where family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Simpson Children's Education Fund in care of Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 8009, 66608. ■ Topeka man dies from crash injuries — A Topeka man injured in a Douglas County traffic accident Monday died Tuesday at a Kansas City, Kan., hospital. Joel R. Simpson, 40, suffered a head injury and died Tuesday afternoon at the University of Kansas Medical Center, a hospital spokesman said. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department, Simpson was driving a Lawrence Ready Mix cement truck south on county road 1055, between Lawrence and Eudora at 1:40 p.m., when he lost control and it overturned. | |
| 9837 |  | Obituary- Simpson, Thomas Thomas M. Simpson Thomas Madison "Shorty” Simpson, 73, Topeka, died Saturday, July 6. 1991, at home. Mr. Simpson was in the Civilian Conservation Corps, worked for the Rock Island Railroad, was a heavy equipment operator and worked for Stauffer Communications. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born March 10, 1918, at Clarence, Mo., the son of Louis J. and Hallie Mae Fuller Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a member of Topeka North Post No. 400 of the American Legion. He was married to Helen M. Lord on Nov. 27, 1948, at Dover. She survives. A son, James Simpson, preceded him in death. Other survivors include three sons, John Simpson, Bonham, Texas, Joel Simpson, Lyndon, and Daniel Simpson, Topeka; three daughters, Margaret Woehr, St. Marys, Eileen Langley, Topeka, and Louise Johnson, Lenexa; a sister, Florence Baker, Topeka; two brothers, Weldon Simpson, Topeka, and Louis Simpson, Maple Hill; 15 grandchildren; and two great- granddaughters. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted. Mr. Simpson will lie in state after 8 a.m. Monday at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 1272 S.W. Fillmore, Topeka, 66604- 1167. | |
| 9838 |  | Obituary- Sinnett, Kathleen Kathleen K. Sinnett Kathleen K. Sinnett was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 7,1928. On October 14, 2014, she passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She earned her Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University in 1957. After completing her degree, she joined the staff at Menninger’s Institute as a clinical psychologist. She taught briefly at Kansas State University. In 1966, she started a private practice in Manhattan, Kansas specializing in child and family psychotherapy that she retired from 38 years later. Kathleen Sinnett was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, E Robert Sinnett. She is survived by daughters, Lucy Sinnett Schuler and Kate Sinnett; stepsons Brian and Dan Sinnett; son-in-law, Steve Schuler; sister, Lucy Morgan; brother-in-law, Dick Morgan; first cousin, Joy Ross Baggett; grandchildren Frederick and Kathleen Schuler, and Evan Markowski. Memorial service to be held at 4:00 pm October 26th at Danforth Chapel on the Kansas State Campus. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers/ | |
| 9839 |  | Obituary- Sipes, Anna Anna Elizabeth Sipes Mrs. Ann Eliza Sipes, 84, died at her home, 114 East Fourteenth street, Friday morning. She had been a resident of Topeka about 40 years. She was a member of the Methodist church in Leavenworth. She is survived by her husband, John T. Sipes, Topeka; and three sons, Charles A. Sipes and Thomas O. Sipes, of Topeka, and Worthington E. Sipes of Newman. The funeral was held at Conwell's funeral home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Burial was made in Topeka cemetery. | |
| 9840 |  | Obituary- Sippel, Ardith Ardith Marie Sippel Ardith Marie Sippel, 62, Topeka, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1993, at her home. Mrs. Sippel taught at Clark's School of Business from 1953 to 1962 and at Kaw Area Technical School since 1979. She was born March 16, 1931, at Green, the daughter of Rueben and Laura Gustafson Axelton. She attended Rossville and Topeka elementary schools, Holiday Junior High School and was graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University. Mrs. Sippel was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church and Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She was married to Jack Branson Sippel May 9, 1954, in Topeka. He died June 28, 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Liening, Topeka; and a son, Jack Branson Sippel II, Topeka. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Crestview United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. today at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Ardith M. Sippel Memorial Scholarship Fund, Kaw Area Technical School, 5724 S.W. Huntoon, 66604. | |
| 9841 |  | Obituary- Skaggs, Harold Harold Skaggs, Sr. Harold M. Skaggs Sr., 73, prominent Dodge City businessman, died in a Wichita Hospital after a long illness. He was a former resident of the Topeka and Rossville area. Born in Allen, Kansas, he moved to Topeka in 1910. He and Miss Virgelene McPherson were married in 1913 at Rossville. They lived in Topeka for several years and their sons, Milton and Clarence, were born there. The family moved to Dodge City in 1917. Mr. Skaggs was associated with the W.A.L. Thompson hardware firm for a number of years. In January 1930, he bought out the interest of the late Lester Luther in the Luther-McCoy auto dealership at Dodge City. This auto firm became McCoy-Skaggs and later Skaggs motor company. Mrs. Skaggs died in 1955. Mr. Skaggs and Wilma Curts were married in 1956. He retired several years ago. Survivors include his widow and two sons; a sister, six grandchildren and six great¬grandchildren. | |
| 9842 |  | Obituary- Skalla, Frances Sister Frances Skalla ATCHISON — Sister Frances Skalla. 88, Atchison, died Saturday, March 12, 1988, at Mount St. Scholastics Convent here. Sister Frances was a housekeeper about 28 years for Atchison sisters who taught in Benedictine-staffed schools in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska. From 1947 until she retired in 1982, she assisted with domestic services at Mount St. Scholastica and Benedictine colleges. She was born Feb. 4, 1900, at Hlinsko, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Pokorny Skalla. She moved to the United States when she was 5 and lived in Hanover until 1918, when she joined the Benedictine sisters in Atchison. She professed her religious vows in 1919. Survivors include a sister, Mary Masat, Hanover. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mount St. Scholastica Chapel. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. A vigil service will be at 4:30 p.m. today at the convent chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount St. Scholastica Convent. Harouff-Arensberg Funeral Home of Atchison is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9843 |  | Obituary- Skelley, James 1 James Skelley, Topeka, Dies James A. Skelley, 83, 3930 Rochester Road, died Friday in a hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He had been staying in a St. Louis retirement home several months. He was born April 18, 1884, near Delia, and had spent most of his life in the Delia community before he moved to Topeka in 1958. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. He and his wife, Estella, were married in 1937. She was a former superintendent of the Shawnee County Convalescent Home **Besides his wife, survivors include a sister, Mrs. Alice Halloran, Kansas City. Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Skelley will lie in state after 4 p.m. Sunday in Davidson-Eslinger-Duff Funeral Home where rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. **Note: Text in the newspaper write-up was crossed out and edited. | |
| 9844 |  | Obituary- Skelley, James 2 Delia native dies Friday in St. Louis James Skelley, Topeka, former Delia resident, died Friday in a St. Louis hospital. Mr. Skelley, 83, had been staying in a St. Louis retirement home the past several months. He was born Apr. 18, 1884, near Delia and had spent most of his life in the Delia community before moving to Topeka in 1958. He was a member of Assumption Church. Mr. Skelley and his wife, Estella, were married in 1937. She was a former superintendent of the Shawnee County Convalescent Home. Besides his wife, his survivors include a sister, Mrs. Alice Halloran, of Kansas City. Services were held Monday in Holy Name Catholic Church, with interment made in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. | |
| 9845 |  | Obituary- Skelley, Mahala Mahala Jane Skelley Mahala Jane Skelley, 87, Topeka, died Monday, July 5, 1993 at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 17, 1905, at Soldier, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ellen Kennedy Burget. She lived in Delia until 1961 when she moved to Topeka. Mrs. Skelley was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka and Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle No. 503. She was married to Thomas N. Skelley Aug. 19, 1931, in Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett. He died Oct. 20, 1961. A daughter, Alice Ellen Skelley, died Nov. 4, 1938. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jane Etzel, Topeka; a sister, Mary R. McNieve, Topeka; and two granddaughters. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Catholic church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mrs. Skelley will lie in state after 10 a.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today. | |
| 9846 |  | Obituary- Skidmore, Albert A.M. SKIDMORE OF WILLARD DIES Services for Albert M. Skidmore, 88, Willard were at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, in Parker Mortuary with burial in Rossville Cemetery, He died Wednesday at his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1875 in Upshur County, W. Va., and had lived in Willard more than 50 years. He was a retired barber. He is survived by his wife, Martha, of the home; six sons, R. C., Trenton, Mo., D. R., Chicago, Ill., J. B., Dalhart, Texas, J. E., Los Angeles, P.M., 1705 John in Topeka, and R. L., Route 8, Topeka; two daughters, Mrs. Laura Jackson, 520 Tyler, and Mrs. Bertha Martin, 1709 N. Tyler; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and a brother, Fred Skidmore, Glenville, W. Va. | |
| 9847 |  | Obituary- Skidmore, Gertrude Gertrude M. Stiles Skidmore ROSSVILLE- Gertrude M. Stiles Skidmore, 93, died Saturday, September 6,2008 at the Rossville Valley Manor. She was born February 28,1915 at Guide Rock, NE, the daughter of Frank C. and Flora Meeks Fox. She grew up in the Bird City, KS, community where she attended school. Mrs. Skidmore had lived in the Willard, Hoyt and Rossville communities most of her adult life. She was a homemaker and mother. She had worked as an operator for William’s Telephone Company and retired as a nurse’s aide from St. Francis Hospital. Mrs. Skidmore was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Rossville Senior Center, Rossville Rollers, Countryside Club and the Birthday Club. She was united in marriage to Howard Norris Stiles in 1939. He preceded her in death on August 8, 1964. She later married J.B. “Buck” Skidmore, he died in 1987. Mrs. Skidmore was also pre-ceded in death by a step-son Monte Lee Stiles on June 27, 2005, her son, Howard Dale Stiles on August 28, 2005, a brother, Roy Fox, two grandchildren, Kenneth Mark Stiles in 1962 and Linda Stiles Cortes in 1976. Survivors include three daughters, Laura Miller, Las Vegas, Marie Owens and Jean (Patrick) Schneider all of Rossville; a sister, Velma Darby in Maryland; a sister-in-law, Helen Fox in Colorado; a step daughter, Polly Stoner in Texas; a daughter-in-law, Toni Stiles, Rossville; five grandsons; five great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Skidmore will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 9th at the Rossville United Methodist Church where there will be a family visitation from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, Kansas, 66533. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9848 |  | Obituary- Skidmore, Paul PAUL M. SKIDMORE Paul M. Skidmore, 71, Topeka, died Sunday, Dec. 18,1983, at a local hospital. Mr. Skidmore was a retired mechanic on the production line for Seymour Foods Co. He was born Aug. 10, 1912, at Dover, the son of Albert M. and Martha E. Swick Skidmore. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a foster son, Tom Stanley, Topeka; three brothers, Joe Skidmore, Willard, J.B. Skidmore, Rossville, and Richard L. Skidmore, Holton; and a sister, Mrs. Lura H. Jackson, Topeka. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery at Rossville. Mr. Skidmore will lie in state at the mortuary after 4 p.m. Monday until the service time. | |
| 9849 |  | Obituary- Skidmore, Richard Richard Skidmore Richard L. “Dick” Skidmore, 81, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 11,2001, at an Overbrook nursing home. Mr. Skidmore was a self-employed electrician. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Jan. 9,1920, in Willard, the son of Albert M. and Estella M. Swick Skidmore. He was raised in Willard and moved to Topeka in 1986. Survivors include a daughter, Janice Wallace, Homestead, Fla.; a brother, Joe E. Skidmore, Bull Shoals, Ark.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Skidmore was cremated. Graveside inurnment services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Rossville Cemetery. Newcomer Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9850 |  | Obituary- Skimore, James 1 James B. ‘Buck’ Skidmore James B. “Buck” Skidmore, 80, Rossville, died Monday, June 1, 1987, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Skidmore worked for Rock Island Lines 36 years and was a roadmaster before he retired in 1960. He was born Oct. 24, 1906, at Junior, W.Va., the son of Albert and Martha Swik Skidmore. He grew up in the Willard and Rossville communities. Mr. Skidmore was a charter member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lodge at Dalhart, Texas. His first wife, Mrs. Gladys Prater Skidmore, died in 1976. He was married to Gertrude Stiles Aug. 1, 1981, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Stoner, Odessa, Texas; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Laura Miller, Bullhead City, Ariz., Mrs. Marie Owens, Linwood, and Mrs. Jan Schneider, Rossville; a stepson, Dale Stiles, Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Laura Jackson, Willard; two brothers, Joe Skidmore, Yellville, Ark., and Richard Skidmore, Holton; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Skidmore will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. |
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