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| 9801 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Marie 2 Mrs. Marie Smatla SILVER LAKE - Mrs. Marie Smatla, 87, Route 1, Silver Lake, died Wednesday at her home. She was one of the oldest residents of the Moravian community north of Rossville. She was born Feb. 14, 1889, in Posdechov, Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and moved to the U. S. in 1914, marrying Thomas G. Smatla, May 6, 1914, in Rossville. They lived in Maple Hill until 1924, when they moved to the Rossville-Silver Lake area. Mrs. Smatla was on the last boatload of Czech immigrants to the U. S. before shipping was stopped prior to World War I. She was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and the ZCBJ Lodge, Rossville. Survivors include five sons, the Rev. Rom [sic Thomas] Smatla, Butte, Mont., Bennie Smatla, Jacksonville, Fla., Henry Smatla, Meriden, Edward Smatla, Silver Lake, William Smatla, Rossville; three daughters, Mrs. Lydia Dailey, Overland Park, Mrs. Marie DeVeney, Raytown, Mo. and Mrs. Alide [sic Alice] Kingman, Independence, Mo.; one sister, Franticka Kovar, Bratrejov, Czechoslovakia; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Czech-Moravia Cemetery, north of Rossville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. | |
| 9802 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Thomas G. 1 Thomas Smatla Thomas G. Smatla, 90, Route 1, Silver Lake, died Thursday morning at a Topeka hospital following a short illness. He was born Sept. 19, 1887, in Posdechov, Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and came to the United States in 1904. He purchased alarm at Maple Hill in 1914, and lived there until moving to Rossville in 1928. He was a farmer before he retired. He was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church and Z.C.B.J. Lodge, both of Rossville. He was married to Marie Juran May 6, 1914, in Topeka. She died Dec. 15, 1976. Survivors include five sons, the Rev. Thomas Smatla, Butte, Mont., Bennie Smatla, Jacksonville, Fla., Henry Smatla, Meriden, and Edward Smatla and William Smatla, both of Silver Lake; three daughters, Mrs. Lydia Dailey, Overland Park, Mrs. Marie DeVeney, Raytown, Mo., and Mrs. Alice Kingman, Independence, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville Presbyterian Church, Rossville. Burial will be in Czech-Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. Mr. Smatla will lie in state until noon Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, and from 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Prayer services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church. | |
| 9803 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Thomas G. 2 THOMAS SMATLA Thomas G. Smatla, 90, Route 1, Silver Lake, died Thursday morning, November 17, 1977, at a Topeka hospital following a short illness. He was born September 19, 1887, in Posdechov, Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and came to the United States in 1904. He purchased a farm at Maple Hill in 1914, and lived there until moving to Rossville in 1928. He was a farmer before he retired. He was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church and Z.C.B.J. Lodge, both of Rossville. He married Marie Juran on May 6, 1914, in Topeka. She died December 15, 1976. Survivors include five sons, the Reverend Thomas Smatla, Butte, Mont., Bennie Smatla, Jacksonville, Fla., Henry Smatla, Meriden, and Edward Smatla and William Smatla, both of Silver Lake; three daughters, mrs. Lydia Dailey, Overland Park, Mrs. Marie DeVeney, Raytown, Mo., and Mrs. Alice Kingman, Independence, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville Presbyterian Church, Rossville. Burial was in Czech-Moravan Cemetery, north of Rossville. Prayer services were at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home. Active casket bearers were Mr. Smatla’s five sons and a son-in-law, Thomas C. Dailey. Honorary casket bearers were William Olejnik, George Olejnik, Junior Dannefer, August Stach, Marvin Davis, Joe Macha, Ben Stach, Emial Kovar, Frank Stach, James Rezac. | |
| 9804 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Thomas S. Rev. Thomas Smatla A memorial service was held April 22, at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction, CO. Mr. Smatla died Thursday, April 18, 2002. at his home. He had cancer. He was born May 18, 1915; near Delia, the son of Thomas G. and Marie Smatla. He graduated from high school in Rossville and later graduated from the University of Dubuque in Iowa and McCormick Seminary in Chicago. IL. The Rev. Smatla served Presbyterian Churches in Farmington and Peoria, IL, Marshall, MO, Bemidji. MN, and Butte. MT, before he joined the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction. He retired in 1980. Rev. Smatla had been moderator of Synod in Minnesota and president of the Izaak Walton League of Minnesota. He was a member of the Thunder Mountain Camera Club and the Masonic- Lodge in Butte, MT. Survivors include his wife of 57 years. Mary Jean Smatla; two sons, Thomas W. Smatla, Brighton. CO, and Paul H. Smatla. Grand Junction, CO; two sisters. Lydia Carl. Prairie Village, and Marie DeVeney, Raytown. MO; four brothers, Ben Smatla. Jacksonville. FL, Henry Smatla, Meriden, Edward Smatla and Bill Smatla. both of Silver Lake; nine grandchildren; and four great-grand-children. Rev. Smatla was preceded in death by a son, John Smatla. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506; or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 60307, Grand Junction, CO 81056. Rev. Thomas Smatla GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Memorial services were April 22 at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction for the Rev. Thomas S. Smatla, 86, Grand Junction. He died April 18, 2002, at his home. He had cancer. Rev. Smatla served Presbyterian Churches in Farmington, III., Peoria, III., Marshall, Mo., Bemidji, Minn., and Butte, Mont., before he joined the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction. He retired in 1980. He was born May 18,1915, near Delia. Kan., the son of Thomas G. and Marie Smatla. He graduated from high school in Rossville, Kan., and later graduated from the University of Dubuque in Iowa and McCormick Seminary in Chicago. Rev. Smatla had been moderator of Synod in Minnesota and president of the Izaak Walton League of Minnesota. He was a member of the Thunder Mountain Camera Club and the Masonic Lodge in Butte, Mont. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mary Jean Smatla, at home; two sons, Thomas W. Smatla, Brighton, Colo., and Paul H. Smatla, Grand Junction; two sisters, Lydia Carl, Prairie Vil¬lage, Kan., and Marie DeVeney, Raytown, Mo.; four brothers, Ben Smatla, Jacksonville, Fla., Henry Smatla, Meriden, Kan., Edward Smatla and Bill Smatla, both of Silver Lake, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Rev. Smatla was preceded in death by a son, John Smatla. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 3940 271/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506; or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 60307, Grand Junction, CO 81056. | |
| 9805 |  | Obituary- Smatla, William William J. “Bill” Smatla ROSSVILLE, KS - William J. "Bill" Smatla, 79, Rossville, passed away on Friday, March 16,2007 at his residence. Bill was born August 8,1927 in Rossville, the son of Thomas and Mary Marie (Uran) Smalta. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring as a Aviation Machinist First Class. He was a member of the Lake Lodge #50 A.F.& A. M. and the Rossville Presbyterian Church. Survivors include brothers; Henry Smatla, Meriden and Edward Smatla, Silver Lake; sisters, Lydia Carl, Prairie Village and Marie DeVeney, Raytown, MO. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Burial will be in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery in Rossville. Bill will lie in state at the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. today and visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church, 436 Pearl, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com | |
| 9806 |  | Obituary- Smelser, Dorothy Dorothy Louise Smelser Graveside services for Dorothy Louise Smelser, will be at Topeka Cemetery, 1601 SE 10th. Street, Topeka, KS at 3pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Pastor Rod Hinkle will officiate. She passed away on Tuesday, October 13. Viewing will be held from noon to 2 on Thursday at Warren-McElwain in Lawrence. A remembrance will be held at the same time for her son, Steven Craig Smelser, at the graveside. She was born on March 31,1921 to Emery and Bertha Ellen Irvin Crane in Langley, Kansas. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Lyle Duane Smelser, Sr. (1989), her sister Edythe Gottberg (2007), her son Steven Craig Smelser (2014), and son-in-law Ronald Grant Bisel (2013). She is survived by her children, Sherrie Kay Christian (Roger), Rossville, Lyle Duane Smelser, Jr. (Cindy), Montrose, Colorado and Deanna (Dee) Bisel, Lawrence, nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grand-children and two great-great-grandsons. Dorothy and Lyle lived and raised their family in Topeka, Kansas and retired to Hot Springs, Arkansas. In her later years, she moved to Lawrence, Kansas to be near her daughters. Dorothy was an active member of North Lawrence Christian Church. She volunteered her time and talents at the American Legion Auxiliary and served as President. She was an accomplished seamstress and delighted her family with beautiful handmade pieces. She learned to oil paint when she retired and her paintings are cherished by her family. She laughed easily, was quick with a comeback, and was very feisty. Her grandkids enjoyed being around her. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community and Visiting Nurses Hospice for the love and care they showed our Mother. Memorial contributions can be made to VNA Hospice in care of Warren-McElwain. Warren-McElwain mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com. | |
| 9807 |  | Obituary- Smelser, George Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lambotte and Miss Velma Lambotte of Manhattan, were in Topeka, Saturday to attend the wedding of Miss Eva West to Mr. William Threkeld. Later they attended the funeral of Mr. George Smelser at the Wall-Diffenderfer Funeral Home. Miss Lambotte assisted with the music. | |
| 9808 |  | Obituary- Smelser, Steven Steven Craig Smelser Steven Craig Smelser, "The Button Man" was born July 22, 1952 in Topeka and died February 4, 2014 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Steve was the Bert Nash 2011 Supported Employment Employee of the Year. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Smelser, Lawrence, sisters Sherrie Christian, Rossville, Deanna (Dee) Bisel, Lawrence, and brother Lyle Duane Smelser, Jr., Montrose Colorado and several nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service will be held in the spring at Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, KS. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com. | |
| 9809 |  | Obituary- Smerchek, Lily Mrs. Lily K. Smerchek Private graveside services will be Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery for Mrs. Lily K. Smerchek, 84, Topeka. She died Friday, June 17, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Jan. 24, 1904, at Waterville, the daughter of Joseph and Rose Nemechek Krasny. Mrs. Smerchek was a member of Auburn Grange and Kansas Farm Bureau and helped organize the Liberty Home Demonstration Unit. She was a 4-H leader 17 years with the Six-Mile 4-H Club. She married Emil Smerchek Oct. 8, 1925. He died in 1969. Survivors include two daughters, Irene Sheets, Topeka, and Marjorie Glasgow, Salina; two brothers, Rudy Krasny, Rossville, and Jess Krasny, Topeka; a sister, Minnie Bass, Topeka; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Penwell- Gabel Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Lily K. Smerchek Memorial Fund and sent to an organization of the donor’s choice. | |
| 9810 |  | Obituary- Smick, Kimber 1 K.C. Smick Dies Suddenly From the Wamego Reporter Kimber C. Smick, for over 29 years publisher and editor of the Wamego Reporter, died suddenly at his home Monday evening, October 12, 1925, at about 8:20 o'clock. Mr. Smick spent the day in the office as usual. Of recent years he had not done as much of the mechanical work as previously, but he always insisted upon doing a part of the press-feeding. In the afternoon he took the press for about two and one-half hours, with short intermissions to get the radio reports of the world series game. He was in the best of health and spirits, and discussed for a few minutes the work of the coming week. On going home he ate a hearty meal, tuned in his radio and then turned on a little more heat in his furnace. He was then stricken with an acute attack of indigestion. A physician was summoned and he was given relief. As he was apparently all right again, the physician left. Shortly after he suffered a severe chill and went to bed. In about ten minutes after he passed away from heart failure, without any struggle or pain. Neighbors and a physician were called--but he had passed away as he had always desired, without a long sickness. His nature was such that he always dreaded being a bother or care to anyone. Kimber C. Smick was born April 25, 1853, at Saunbury, Westmoreland county, Penn., and at his death was 72 years, 5 months and 17 days old. His mother, who made her home with him after he came to Kansas, died about 27 years ago, his father passing away when Mr. Smick was 15 years old. At his home in Sunbury, Penn., he learned the printer's trade. He worked at his trade in various places coming to Kansas in 1878. He was employed in Clay Center, Enterprise, Rossville and other Kansas towns. On October 14, 1880, he was united in marriage with Kate L. Topping, of Rossville, his companion for 45 years and who survives him. They came to Wamego in 1881, Mr. Smick working for J.E. Clardy, one of the original Wamego men, and who started the Kansas Agriculturalist in 1879, of which this paper is the successor. To this union one child was born, a son, Edward Newton, who met an accidental death in 1900, when in his senior year at high school. This was a blow from which Mr. Smick never recovered. What the loss meant to him, only those who knew him best could fully realize. Mr. Smick worked in the Wamego printing offices until he leased The Agriculturalist in August 1896, later purchasing the plant. [From the Rossville Reporter, October 15, 1925] | |
| 9811 |  | Obituary- Smick, Kimber 2 The outstanding feature of Mr. Smick's life was his loyalty - loyalty to his family, his friends, his town, his adopted state. Wamego has lost a sincere friend, one who has labored for this city for almost 45 years, never shirking any labor or effort that went to the betterment of his home town." Funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon at the Wamego Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. L.P. Pruitt. During his residence here the deceased made his home with Mr. and Mrs. David Hartzell. He worked under Leroy Sedgwick, owner and publisher of the old Kaw Valley Times. Mrs. Smick, before her marriage, taught in the Cedar Bluff school northeast of Rossville and later in the Rossville public schools, where she was teaching at the time of her marriage to Mr. Smick. They continued with Mr. and Mrs. Hartzell after their marriage until their removal to Wamego. Mrs. Hartzell attended the funeral at Wamego today. | |
| 9812 |  | Obituary- Smiley, Laverna Deaths and Funerals Smiley Laverna Dell Smiley was born September 8, 1885, at Silver Lake, Kansas, and passed away at her home December 15th, 1935. She was a graduate of the Walnut Hill rural school and of the Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, from which she received the Bachelor of science degree. At the University of Kansas she had completed the residence work for a Master’s degree in mathematics but had not finished her thesis. Miss Smiley taught in the rural schools of Shawnee county and in the grade school at Clyde, Kansas. At Lebanon, Glen Elder, Tonganoxie And Macon, Mo., she was high school Instructor. She became a member of the United Brethren church at the age of twenty-one, and later was transferred to the Methodist Episcopal church. As the oldest child in a large family she early assumed the responsibility of caring for the younger members. She was quiet and reserved, with a dignity and poise that she maintained throughout her long illness. As a student she was thorough and conscientious. In the class room she was firm and just, patient and preserving. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. W. T. Smiley, six sisters, Pearl and Laura of the home; Alma of Topeka; Elizabeth of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. W. K. Broyles of Delia, and Mrs. R. W. Zickefoose, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and One brother, William, of Elmont, Kan. We thank our kind friends for Their floral offerings, sympathy, Thoughtfulness and aid during the illness and death of our dear one. Mrs. W. T. Smiley and family. Deaths and Funerals Smiley Miss LaVerne Smiley, 50, died Monday At her home north of Grove. She Was born in the community and had Lived there all her life. She is survived By her mother, Mrs. Armanda Smiley, Grove; a brother, William F. Smiley, Elmont; and six sisters. Pearl Laura, Alma and Beth Smiley of the Home address; and Mrs. Hazel Zickefoose, Popular Bluff, Mo., and Mr. Florence Broyles, Delia. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the walnut Hill church north of Grove. Burial was in the Walnut Hill cemetery. | |
| 9813 |  | Obituary- Smith, Alice ALICE L. SMITH Alice L. Smith, 92 of Rossville, passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2017 at Vintage Park in Holton. She was born at Nehawka, NE. the daughter of Raymond and Christina Waldo. Alice married William “Bill” Smith Sr. on May 2, 1942. He preceded her in death on June 8,1997. She was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Smith; a daughter, Mary Kelly; and her brother, Ken Waldo. Survivors include her four children, William “Bill” (Genita) Smith Jr., Topeka, Jeanette Baker, Hoyt, Walter (Julie) Smith, Mayetta and Stu (Heather) Smith, Pinetta, FL; a sister, Ruth McBurney, Branson, MO; a brother, Virgil Waldo, Topeka; 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Rossville Christian Church. Mrs. Smith laid in state and the family received friends from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the church. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To read a full obituary or to leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 9814 |  | Obituary- Smith, Alton Alton Smith Buried Here Sunday The body of Alton Smith, a former Rossville boy, who died last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Parks in Arkansas City, was brought here Sunday afternoon from Topeka, for burial. The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Brooks. Mr. Smith’s home was in Mountain View, Okla. Being unable to work while recovering from an attack of the Flu, he came to Arkansas City to visit Mr. and Mrs. Parks and died while on this visit. Beside his wife he is survived by two sisters, and one brother. | |
| 9815 |  | Obituary- Smith, Anita Anita R. Smith Services were Oct. 8, at St. Marys Queen of Peace Church, Iron Mountain, Wisc., for Anita R. Smith, 62, Florence, Wisc., formerly of Rossville, Ks. She died Oct. 5, 1984, at her home. She had cancer. Miss Smith was a social worker for Milwaukee public schools before she retired in 1979. She was born July 20, 1922, at Rossville, the daughter of Dr. Clyde Smith and Rosalie Humphrey Smith, and was reared at Rossville. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Smith, St. Marys, and several cousins. Miss Smith was cremated and inurnment is pending. | |
| 9816 |  | Obituary- Smith, Anna The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Smith died on Tuesday. [From The Kansas Valley Times, Friday, August 25, 1882] | |
| 9817 |  | Obituary- Smith, Arrilda Arrilda ‘Peggy’ Smith Arrilda P. "Peggy” Smith, 94, Topeka, died Saturday, Jan. 18,1997, at a Topeka care home. She was born Jan. 9, 1903, near St. Clere in Pottawatomie County, the daughter of George Franklin and Elva Lucina Bowers Page. She attended Strickler's Business College in Topeka. She was a secretary for Ackerman-Brock Tent and Awning for several insurance companies. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a 60-year member of Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. 95, and a 50-year member of the auxiliary to Typographical Union No. 37. She was one of the founding members of the Topeka Women’s Bowling Association. She was married to George P. Smith Feb. 8, 1932. They lived in Spokane, Wash., 23 years. He died March 12,1974, and she returned to Topeka. Survivors include two nieces, Blanche DeGraw and Verna Bailey, both in Topeka; and a nephew, Charles Blaylock, Harrison¬ville, Mo. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Smith will lie in state after noon Tuesday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Topeka Presbyterian Manor, 4712 W. 6th, 66606. | |
| 9818 |  | Obituary- Smith, Barbara L. Barbara Lou Smith Barbara Lou Smith, 82, Rossville, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at a local care center. Barbara was born December 30. 1939 in Rossville, the daughter of Leroy and Jennie (Heiland) DeGraff. She attended Seaman Schools. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed karaoke, crafting, and collecting tribal memorabilia. Barbara married William Smith in 1981. Survivors include daughters, Gail (Darrell) Kirkwood, Karen Shutts; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; son, LeRoy Barry; and daughters, Mary Ruth Barry and Julie Barry Brandebaugh. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence. Burial followed at the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9819 |  | Obituary- Smith, Betty Betty Lou Smith Betty Lou Smith, 82, Silver Lake, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. She was born March 29, 1934, at Marysville, the daughter of Ben Amon and Mae (Gellinger) Messick. Betty graduated from Marysville High School. Before retiring she worked at Luce Press Clippings. She was a member of Rossville Christian Church. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and her Bichon Frise, Prince. She was married to Lester N. Smith, Sr., on April 6, 1953, at Marysville. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2004. Surviving are her children; Lester N. Smith, Jr. (Linda) of Valley Falls and Jeanne Linsey (Dean) of Silver Lake; a sister; JoAnn Lacy of Marysville; four grandchildren: Rebecca Whipple (Shane), Michelle Brown (Chris) Sarah Caleb (Matt) and Colin Linsey (Aimee); and great-grandchildren: Cassandra, Kevin, Kris, Kaiden, Allison, Brooke, Tyler, Logan, and Laine. Memorial services were, Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka. Interment of cremains followed in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9820 |  | Obituary- Smith, Carolyn Carolyn S. Smith ROSSVILLE — Carolyn S. Smith, 54, Rossville, died Friday, June 30, 1989, at a Topeka hospital where she was readmitted June 24. She had cancer. She was born Aug. 18, 1934, near Randolph, the daughter of Floyd R. and Alberta F. Kendall Peterson. She was graduated from Leonardville High School in 1952 and from Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in 1956. She lived in Topeka from 1952 until 1962, when she moved to Rossville. Mrs. Smith was a member of the United Methodist Church, Extension Homemakers Unit, Waggoneer’s Camping Club and Jimmy Lillard Unit No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was married to George N. Smith on Sept. 4, 1955, in Leonardville. He survives. Other survivors include four daughters, Deborah Sue Smith, Emporia, Pamela Ann Bird, Willard, Anita Marie Feldhausen, St. Marys, and Linda Gail Harris, Sand Springs, Okla.; a son, Nelven L. Smith with the Army in West Germany; her mother, Alberta Peterson, Leonardville; a brother, Jimmie F. Peterson, Kansas City, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. Services are pending at Tibbitts- Griffin Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Smith will lie in state after 6 p.m. today at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Hospice Inc., 824 S.W. Washburn, 66606. Smith services Services will be at 10 a m. Wednesday at Tibbitts-Griffin Funeral Chapel for Carolyn S. Smith, 54, Rossville. She died Friday, June 30, 1989, at a Topeka hospital where she was re-admitted June 24. She had cancer. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Smith will lie in state until service time at the funeral chapel, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m.' Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Hospice Inc., 824 S.W. Washburn, 66606. | |
| 9821 |  | Obituary- Smith, Cassius CASSIUS M. SMITH Cassius M. Smith, 77, long-time farmer and stockman of Rossville, died Wednesday night in a Topeka hospital He was born in North Bennington, Vt., and came to Rossville in 1872, living there continuously since that time. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eleanor May Smith; a son, Roger C. Smith of Kansas City; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Eleanor Duff of Tacoma, Wash., and a grand daughter. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Rossville Christian church with the pastor, Orel Newbrey, officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Marlin Harth and Mr. Glen Garrett with Miss Thelma Parr accompanied at the piano. Pallbearers were: M. L. Whearty, Leroy Masters, Bennie Dick, Elmer Olson, Howard Stiles and Sidney Stumbaugh. Burial in Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9822 |  | Obituary- Smith, Charles A. CHAS. SMITH DEAD Word was received Tuesday that Chas. Smith, an old resident of the city, had died at the state institution for the treatment of epileptics at Parsons, Kan. About two weeks ago Mr. Smith had an attack of epilepsy and showed signs of becoming violent. He was taken to Topeka and at a hearing in the court he was adjudged insane and taken to Parsons to the state asylum. When visited by his son, Alton, Sunday he was found entirely helpless and unable to talk, although he appeared to recognize those about him. He died early Tuesday morning. His wife had been near him ever since the fatal attack. The body was shipped to this city and arrived Wednesday evening. The funeral will be held today (Friday) from the Catholic church and interment will take place in the Rossville cemetery. The children, Alton and wife, Aouda and husband, Bert Parks, and Ronald, all of Enid, Okla., and Miss May, who makes her home with Dr. Kemper, of Maple Hill, are all here to attend the funeral. | |
| 9823 |  | Obituary- Smith, Charles P. CARD OF THANKS—We want to sincerely thank our relatives for the flowers and our friends for the many cards of sympathy and other help during our time of bereavement. Your kindness will be remembered always. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis CHARLES P. SMITH, Services and burial for S/Sgt. Charles P. Smith, 26, formerly of Topeka were Friday at San Francisco. He was killed September 7 in an auto accident near Kingman, Arizona. He was born December 16, 1932, in Topeka and lived there until entering the Air Force in 1949. At the time of his death he was assigned to an air base in Texas. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lois F. Smith of the home in San Francisco and his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. James Davis of Rossville. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis of Rossville returned Monday from California after attending the funeral of Charles Smith. | |
| 9824 |  | Obituary- Smith, Clyde 1 The following were out of town relatives attending the funeral of Dr. C.S. Smith: Mr. and Mrs. Merval Hedgecock, Bartlesville, Okla., Mrs. Zella Hedgecock, Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. Leona trice, Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Eber Smith, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Daisy Sharp, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Lillian Humphrey, Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Owens, Lawrence, Dr. Mildred Gelback and Mrs. Alma Lee Garderner, Kirksville, Mo. Card of Thanks Card of Thanks -- We sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends for the many thoughtful deeds they have extended to us in recent weeks. Your kindness is certainly appreciated. Dr. and Mrs. C.S. Smith Dr. Clyde S. Smith Dr. Clyde S. Smith, 77, a Rossville doctor for the past 53 years, died Monday morning at his home after a long illness. After graduating from Keokuk Medical College of Physicians and Surgeons in Keokuk, Iowa, Dr. Smith started practice at Willlard and later moved to Rossville. He started out with a horse and buggy, buying his first car in 1912. Survivors include his wife, Rosalie, of the home; a daughter, Anita Smith, of Milwaukee, Wis.; a son, Dr. Orval L. Smith, of St. Marys; a brother, Ebert Smith, of Kansas City, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Leone M. Trice, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Zella B. Hedgecock of Kansas City, Kan. | |
| 9825 |  | Obituary- Smith, Clyde 2 Dr. C.S. Smith, last doctor in rural Shawnee County died Monday, June 15 at his home in Rossville. Dr. Smith had practiced medicine in the Rossville area for 53 1/2 years. He had retired from active practice in January of this year when his health failed. Funeral services were held June 17 in the Rossville Methodist Church with burial in the Rossville cemetery. | |
| 9826 |  | Obituary- Smith, Clyde 3 Dr. C. S. Smith dies Dr. Clyde S. Smith was born Nov-ember 8, 1881, at Edina, Mo. He died Monday morning after an extended illness at his home in Rossville. He attended Keokuk Medical College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Iowa, and was graduated in April 1905. He started his medical career at Willard, Kansas, and on February 21, 1906, he married Rosalie Humphrey of Hurdland, Mo. They made their home at Willard until 1922 when they moved to Rossville. Dr. Smith practiced here and in the surrounding communities until his retirement in January of 1959. In all he practiced medicine for a total of 53 ½ years. He was honored for the completion of 50 years of successful medical practice, and was the last doctor in rural Shaw[nee missing some] Dr. Smith is survived by his wife, Rose; a daughter, Anita Smith of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; a son, Dr. Orval Smith of St. Marys, Kansas; a brother, Eber Smith of Kansas City. Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Zella B. Hedgecock of Kansas City, Kansas, and Mrs. Leone Trice of Kansas City, Mo. Friends called after 5:00 Tuesday at the Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 17, at Rossville Methodist Church at 2:30 p. m. with Rev. Don Jones conducting. The pianist was Mrs. Lula Rachel Hill and the soloist, Mrs. Mary Jane Berkey. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Shafer and Vernon Fritt of Silver Lake, Marvin Davis, Clyde Rogers, Roy Wilt, and Joe Gresser of Rossville. Honorary pallbearers were Kay [missing part] ard, Jack Herron of Maple Hall, Frank Dannefer, Bill Hesse Sr., Everett Pelfrey, and Joe Parr of Rossville. As a young man Dr. Smith enjoyed having a team of high spirited horses. In fact one of the family stories tells how Rose, as a young bride, used the horses to time her biscuits. When she heard the team’s hoofs hitting the old Post Creek bridge she’d put the biscuits in the oven, and they would be done to a turn for dinner. When the horse and buggy became a part of the past he enjoyed having a nice car. Dr. Smith was not only a family doctor to many people, but also a family friend. The roads were never too bad, the hour too late, nor the weather too stormy for him to make a call. He never turned down a call until recently when he felt that his own health might interfere [missing rest] | |
| 9827 |  | Obituary- Smith, Daisy 1 The Home-Going of Mrs. Daisy Sherman Smith It is seldom that a community is so deeply stirred by the death of any of its members as was this whole community on Wednesday the 4th Inst., over the home going of Mrs. Daisy Sherman Smith. Mrs. Smith was born in Rossville some twenty-three years ago and lived here until her parents moved to Topeka. When ten years old she united with the Presbyterian Church of this place and was very active in church work even at that early [continued] [From the Shawnee County News, November 13, 1903] | |
| 9828 |  | Obituary- Smith, Daisy 2 age. On moving to Topeka she soon found her place in the Primary Department of the Sabbath school connected with the First Presbyterian Church of that city where she did efficient service as one of its secretaries until she was joined in marriage to Mr. Walter Smith, one of the prominent young men of that place. As her father still retained the old home in Rossville Mrs. Smith, after her marriage, came back with her husband to live in it. They resided here for about a year when a child was born to them--a dear little daughter. The daughter, now two years old, survives her mother and finds a delightful home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman, who still live in Topeka. To the many rare gifts and graces with with nature had endowed Mrs. Smith, she added many fine accomplishments. Her disposition was naturally lively, consideration, kind and winsome. She always had a good word for everybody who was endeavoring to do right, consequently she had hosts of friends both in and out of the church. This was most evident on the day of her funeral, when the Presbyterian Church of Rossville was packed to the doors by those who loved her and still hold her in the sweetest remembrance. Though Mrs. Smith had suffered for several weeks with typhoid fever her death was very unexpected. She felt and believed that she would soon be up and about her accustomed duties when peritonitis set in and she was numbered with the departed. After her marriage she transferred her church membership from Rossville and with her husband united with the First Presbyterian Church of Topeka, of which she was a member when she died. The pastor, Dr. Countermine, assisted by Rev. H.L. Nelson conducted the funeral services. He took his text from 2 Cor. 13:12, "Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face; now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." | |
| 9829 |  | Obituary- Smith, Deborah Deborah Smith Passes Away Deborah Sue "Debbie" Smith, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born July 9, 1956 in Topeka, the daughter of George N. and Carolyn S. (Peterson) Smith. Debbie graduated from Rossville High School and attended Emporia State University. She was employed by Walmart for a number of years before retiring. Survivors include her siblings, Anita Feldhausen of Kansas City, Kansas, Pamela Bird of Topeka, Linda Harris of Manhattan and Nelven "Lane" Smith of Topeka and several nieces, nephews and great-nephews. A Celebration of Debbie's Life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Children’s Miracle Network, 205 W 700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with arrangements. | |
| 9830 |  | Obituary- Smith, Dora It is not often required of a community the size of this one to have to bury two of its loved ones in a single day, but such was the case last Sunday. It was certainly a sad spectacle and one to be remembered by the citizens of this community. Mrs. Dora Smith died at her home here July 30, 1908, aged 69 years. She has been sick for several years and bore it all very bravely. She has lived here for a number of years and was always a good friend and neighbor. She leaves a husband and three children, also a number of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to them in their sad bereavement. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Carnifax officiated. The casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings, a fitting tribute to her life. May she rest in peace. Interment was made at St. Marys. From The St. Marys Eagle-Journal, August 6, 1908 | |
| 9831 |  | Obituary- Smith, Dorothy Dorothy Kendall Smith ST. MARYS — Dorothy Kendall Smith, 89, St. Marys, died Friday, May 22, 1998, at a Rossville nursing home. She taught high school in 1930 and 1931. Mrs. Smith was born on June 19, 1908, at Wilson, the daughter of Dr. Walter and Izora Gifford Kendall. She graduated from Ward Belmont College in Tennessee. She married Gerald F. Smith. He died on Oct. 20, 1950. She married P.D. Smith on Aug. 15, 1965, Manhattan. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Gerald K. Smith, Phoenix; a daughter, Marion F. Hoffman, Palm Coast, Fla.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Fort Riley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Senior Citizens Center or to St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. Dorothy Kendall Smith ST. MARYS — Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys for Dorothy Kendall Smith, 89, St. Marys. She died May 22, 1998, at a Rossville nursing home. Burial will be in Fort Riley Cemetery at Fort Riley. Mrs. Smith will lie in state from 9 a.m. to service time today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys Senior Citizens Center or to the St. Marys United Methodist Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9832 |  | Obituary- Smith, Earl EARL E. SMITH Earl E. Smith, 58, died Wednesday afternoon at his home, 102 Burgess, Topeka. He was born October 14, 1885, in Jackson County and lived most of his life near Holton. He was a resident of the Silver Lake community six years and for the past three years had lived in Topeka. He was a member of the North Topeka Baptist Church. He had been sick for three years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ruth D. Smith; one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Hartzell, Rossville; one son, Lloyd Smith, of California; two sisters, Sadie Bahmmaier, Topeka, and Mrs. Keene Jackson in California and by two brothers, Roy and Edward Smith, both of Topeka Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. March 31, at 3 o’clock in Peebler’s Funeral Home. | |
| 9833 |  | Obituary- Smith, Ernest TOURISTS LOSE THEIR BABY BY DEATH Ernest, the two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, of Peoria, Ill., died last Thursday night in their tent home at the city park, after a weeks illness. The child had been sick for a number of days before the parents called for a physician. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were enroute to Denver where he was to follow his trade as an interior decorator. Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s plight appealed to the sympathy of the Rossville people, and as they were not in good financial circumstances, W. W. Morgan took it upon himself to take up a collection. $65.75 was turned over- to them. Women folks of the town also assisted the parents in every way possible. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. M. D. Berg. The body was interred in Rossville cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, who were traveling in their car left Saturday. They were broken up over the loss of their only child but the kind and thoughtful treatment by the Rossville people took off much of the edge to their loneliness and grief over their bereavement. | |
| 9834 |  | Obituary- Smith, Frank Frank Smith, 56, one of the Oklahoma pioneers who has lived in the state for forty years and in Pottawatomie county nearly as long, died yesterday, at the Keene sanitarium after an illness of a year. He has been confined to his bed since December 1. He moved to Shawnee nine years ago from near Maud, coming here in order to be nearer his doctor. He is survived by his widow and seven children. They are Mrs. Bertha Kenlow of Cromwell, Bill Smith of Cromwell, Mrs. R. H. Dodson of Maud, and Monroe, George, Darroll and Roy, all of whom live at home. There is one sister, Mrs. C. E. Wiley of Maud and two other sisters who live in Kansas. Funeral services will be conducted at the Gaskill chapel at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon, with Rev. J. A. Hailey of the Calvary Baptist church.—Shawnee Oklahoma Daily News. Mr. Smith is a former resident of this community, having left here about 1890. He will be remembered by some of the older residents. | |
| 9835 |  | Obituary- Smith, Fred and Smith, Edward and Marney, Maggie 1 NO ONE BLAMED. Responsibility in Terrible Rossville Accident Not Fixed. Engineer and Conductor Tell Their Story on Stand. WARNING WAS GIVEN. Assert That Whistle Was Sounded For Crossing. The Coroner's Inquest Reveals Few New Facts At the inquest held Tuesday afternoon at Rossville to determine the cause of the death of Fred Smith, Edward D. Smith and Miss Maggie Marney, the jury decided that the parties came to their death by being struck by a Union Pacific railway engine, and attached blame to none of the railway employees. Coroner Hogeboom of Topeka conducted the inquest. Engineer Lewis and Conductor Fields who were in charge of the train that crashed into the carriage containing the people who were killed were at the coroner's inquest. Engineer Lewis testified that he used his whistle and was ................... (not readable in clip)The first I know of the accident, said Engineer Lewis, "was when I saw the horse on the track directly in front of my engine. We were right upon the horse, and my first thoughts were that it was a single horse running loose in the road. I couldn't see the carriage from where I sat in the cab on the right side of the engine, for the reason that the horses and carriage were coming up from the other side. The first I realized the true situation was when I heard the crashing of the carriage as the engine splintered it to pieces." Engineer Lewis was almost completely prostrated from the accident. He assisted in placing the bodies in the baggage car to carry them to St. Marys, but when he climbed down from his engine at Junction City at the end of his run he was ashen pale and completely unnerved. He remarked that he could not have run his engine any further. There seems to be considerable dispute as to whether Engineer Lewis sounded his whistle for that crossing. Mrs. Smith, the only survivor of the accident, still declares the whistle wasn't sounded. The accident is accounted for in this manner. The young people who were returning from the dance at St. Marys were perfectly familiar with the regular running time of the trains and were aware that the time they were returning home there was no regular train due at that point. They had had no means of knowing that the passenger train was an hour and a half late. They were driving along with the curtains of the carriage all drawn and were totally oblivious to the danger of the approaching train. Mrs. Smith, who was married in Topeka Saturday night, was kept in ignorance of the death of her husband and brother-in-law and her chum, Miss Maggie Marney, all day yesterday. She was gradually recovering from the shock caused by the accident, and it was deemed best to not allow her to know the real state of affairs. She was unconscious nearly all the time until she was taken home Tuesday and consequently knew nothing of the fate of her companions. Mrs. Smith will recover within a few days, her worst injuries being bruises. Mrs. Smith sat on the front seat of the carriage with her husband, who was driving the carriage, and who was instantly killed when the train struck them. Mrs. Smith sat on the side of the carriage that the engine struck. Mrs. Smith's brother and his fiancée sat in the rear seat of the carriage and were instantly killed. All of the young folks were under 22 years of age. | |
| 9836 |  | Obituary- Smith, Fred and Smith, Edward and Marney, Maggie 2 Rossville young people killed by Union Pacific locomotive early Tuesday morning. Edward D. Smith. Miss Maggie Marney. Fred Smith. | |
| 9837 |  | Obituary- Smith, Fred and Smith, Edward and Marney, Maggie 3 DEATH ENDS IT Honeymoon of Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Smith is Over. He With Two Others Killed at Crossing. STOPS A MARRIAGE. Other Two Victims to Have Been United Sunday. Maggie Marney and Edward Smith Find Union in Death. ONLY ONE IS ALIVE. Mrs. Fred Smith Tells How Accident Happened. Young People Returning From Dance at St. Marys. Three persons were instantly killed and another perhaps fatally injured shortly after 1 o'clock this morning at Bond's crossing, about two miles west of Rossville, by the Union Pacific passenger train No. 3, west-bound. The killed are: Fred Smith, Edward D. Smith, Miss Maggie Marney. Mrs. Fred Smith may recover, although at noon today she was still unconscious and was in a delirious condition. Mrs. Smith was a bride of less than a week, having been married on Sunday, and Miss Maggie Marney was to have been married next Sunday to Edward Smith, one of the unfortunate men. Edward and Fred Smith were brothers, both prosperous young farmers whose parents also live near Rossville. They had been to St. Marys to attend a Woodman dance and were returning home when the accident occurred. They were driving a team of horses attached to a double-seated carriage, when they crossed the Union Pacific at Bond's crossing, and the engine of the Union Pacific passenger train crashed into them. The bodies of the killed were terrible mangled, and Miss Marney's head was completely severed from her body. Both the horses were instantly killed, and the carriage was smashed. The engineer did not see the carriage until after the engine had struck it. He immediately brought his train to a standstill and the bodies of the dead and Mrs. Smith, who was unconscious, were take on board and were carried to St. Marys. They were taken to Rossville early this morning accompanied by Dr. Miller and a Catholic priest, Father DeSmedt, and an inquest was held at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Fred Smith is receiving the best of medical care and attention. She talks in a rambling manner and knows nothing of what has occurred. She is not aware that her husband was killed. She suffered a severe shock and one arm and an ankle were broken. The doctors hold out hopes of her ultimate recovery. Miss Maggie Marney was the daughter of William Marney, a well known farmer of that vicinity. She was to have been married to Edward Smith next Sunday. Mrs. Fred Smith, the bride of two days whose husband met a horrible death at the Bond Crossing, gave the first coherent account of the accident to a State Journal reporter this afternoon. "We were married in Topeka at the home of my sister, Mrs. H.E. VanVleck, at 220 East Filth Street," said she. "We went down to Topeka on Saturday and were married Saturday evening. We were at the home of my sister until Monday afternoon when we went to Rossville. Ed met us at the train. He had asked his father for a team and got a double seated carriage in Rossville and we went to the Mulvane ranch where we got Maggie Marney and we then went to the dance at St. Marys. | |
| 9838 |  | Obituary- Smith, Fred and Smith, Edward and Marney, Maggie 4 "When we were coming home Fred and I were on the front seat and Fred was driving. We had the side curtains on. We got on the wrong road and we had to turn north and were compelled to cross the tracks again. We had already crossed them once. As we drove onto the tracks the train hit us and I don't remember anything more. The engineer did not whistle." Mrs. Smith was Miss Vina Vieu. She is a young woman of prepossessing appearance. She appears to scarcely realize the terrible fate of her husband, brother-in-law and friend. It was at first thought that her ankle had been broken but it now appears that this is a mistake. She is not seriously injured and will be able to be out in a few days. Engineer Emmett Lewis of the Union Pacific train that caused the death of the three young people was prostrated. He went with the train as far as Junction City where he turned the engine over to a substitute, being unable to go farther. The conductor of the train was F.S. Fields and both the engineer and conductor are attending the inquest this afternoon. The parents of Fred and Ed Smith, the two young men were killed, live two miles from Rossville. They were worried over the non-appearance of their sons but did not know of the accident until this forenoon when Floyd McPherson drove out and informed them. Mrs. Smith fainted and was in a serious condition but is better this afternoon. Neither the father nor mother knew that the young people had been married. The bodies of the dead were all frightfully crushed. Fred Smit's legs and one are were broken, his neck was also broken and one side was crushed. The car wheels had passed directly over Maggie Marney's head and face and top of her skull was found lying beside the track. Claim Agent Peterson, of the Union Pacific is on the ground and with him is photographer John Strickrott ho took photograph of the scene of the accident to be used in the event of a suit for damages. Coroner Hogeboom went to Rossville on an early morning train and is holding an inquest this afternoon. The people of Rossville are greatly excited over the frightful accident. | |
| 9839 |  | Obituary- Smith, Gary 1 Gary R. Smith Gary R. Smith, 62, of St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born May 14, 1950, at Parsons, the son of James W. and LaDorna “Corky” Richards Smith. Gary grew up in the St. Marys community and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1968. He was a member of the Kansas Army National Guard. Mr. Smith had worked for Westar Energy at the Jeffrey Energy Center, St. Marys. Gary had lived in the Maple Hill and St. Marys communities most of his life. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church joining the church in 2003. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 at St. Marys. Gary was a member of the IBEW Union and had managed the Legion Baseball Team at St. Marys for several years. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Smith, June 2,2004. On Feb. 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Donna De Vader at the United Methodist Church in Emmett. They had their marriage blessed in the Catholic church, Dec. 21,1981. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Corky Smith, St. Marys; his children, Danielle Slough, Topeka, Waylon (Kristine) Smith, Topeka, Dylan (Nicole) Smith, St. Marys, Ashley (Kent) Selk, Topeka and Jayna (Andy) Terhune, Maple Hill; a brother, Mike (Sherry) Smith, Rossville; three sisters, Linda (Rick) Dohrman, Delia, Vicki (Bob) Lightfoot, Blaine and Donna (Alan) Simecka, St. Marys; five grandchildren, Brenna, Olivia, Lane, Taylor and Easton. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, Nov. 5, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Feeding America or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home St. Marys. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9840 |  | Obituary- Smith, Gary 2 Gary R. Smith Gary R. Smith, St. Marys, 62, passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 31,2012, at the Midland Hos¬pice House in Topeka. He was born May 14, 1950, at Parsons, the son of James W. and LaDorna "Corky” Richards Smith. Gary grew up in the St. Marys commu¬nity and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1968. He was a member of the Kansas Army National Guard. Gary had worked for Westar Energy at the Jeffrey Energy Center at St. Marys. He had lived in the Maple Hill and St. Marys communities most of his life. He wasa member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, joining the church in 2003. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 657 at St. Marys. Gary was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and had managed the Legion baseball team at St. Marys for several years. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Smith on June 2, 2004. On Feb. 21,1981, he was united in marriage to Donna DeVader at the United Methodist Church in Emmett. Their marriage was blessed in the Catholic church on Dec. 21,1981. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his mother, Corky Smith of St. Marys; his children and their spouses, Danielle Slough of Topeka, Waylon and Kristine Smith of Topeka, Dylan and Nicole Smith of St. Marys, Ashley and Kent Selk of Topeka, and Jayna and Andy Terhune of Maple Hill; a brother, Mike Smith and wife Sherry of Rossville; three sisters, Linda Dohrman and husband Rick of Delia, Vicki Lightfoot and husband Bob of Blaine, and Donna Simecka and husband Alan of St. Marys; five grandchildren, Brenna, Olivia, Lane, Taylor and Easton. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 5 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Feeding America or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. | |
| 9841 |  | Obituary- Smith, George G. George G. Smith George G. Smith was born at Terre Haute, Indiana, December 25, 1852, and passed from this life August 15, 1937, at the age of 84 years, 7 months, 21 days. He was united in marriage to Sarah M. Osborn, March 1, 1875, at Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1883 they came to Kansas, settling near Rossville and moved into town in 1915. Mrs. Smith, though very frail, survives him. Seven children were born to this couple of whom only two survive, Mrs. Flora Gahager and Nelson Smith, both of Topeka. There are also nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mr. Smith was very well during his long life, hardly knowing a day of sickness until the one which finally took him. He was an earnest man, sincere in his thoughts and in his life. He was a member of the Methodist church many years ago, and active in his interest in it. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Wright Horton, of Riley. Music was furnished by Mrs. E. G. Griswold, Miss Leona Griswold, Miss Lucille Griswold, and Mrs. Margaret Witter, accompanied by Miss Edith Higginbotham. Pall bearers were M. L. Whearty, A. F. Buchmeier, T. H. Attebury, J. C. Bradley, A. E. Stovall, I. B. Wilt. Burial in the Rossville cemetery. CARD OF THANKS – We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who in any way assisted and helped us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. Special thanks to Mrs. Bertha James. Mrs. George Smith Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Smith and family Mrs. Flora Gahagen Clinton Osborn of Quinter was unable to attend the funeral of his uncle, George Smith, owing to illness. He is in the Quinter hospital suffering from anemia. | |
| 9842 |  | Obituary- Smith, George N. 1 George Nelven Smith George Nelven Smith, 80, of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26,2011, at his home. He was born on June 3, 1931, in Topeka, to Nelson Nelven and Blanche Ada (Powell) Smith. George Nelven graduated from Highland Park High in 1949. He was a U.S. Army veteran serv¬ing during the Korean Conflict. George Nelven was a brick mason and member of Local Union 15. He was also a member of Wagonears Club and Wheat State Camping Club. On Sept. 4, 1955, he married Carolyn Peterson in Leonardville. She passed away June 29, 1989. On Jan. 11, 1992, he married Ida Hall in Tecumseh. She survives. Other survivors include his children, Deborah Sue Smith and Pam A. Bird, both of Topeka, Anita Marie Feldhausen of Rossville, Linda G. Harris and husband Toby of Manhattan, and Nelven Lane Smith and wife Sharon of Topeka; stepdaughters, Deborah D. Barker and husband C.A. of Maple Hill and Lynnette L. Weinbrecht and husband Michael of Topeka; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sixstepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Nelson Smith. A funeral ceremony was held Oct. 29 at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice Service, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 9843 |  | Obituary- Smith, George N. 2 George Nelven Smith George Nelven Smith, 80, of Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at his home. He was born on June 3, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas to Nelson Nelven and Blanche Ada (Powell) Smith. George Nelven graduated from Highland Park High School in 1949. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. George Nelven was a brick mason and was part of the Local Union #15. He was also a member of Wagonears Club and Wheat State Camping Club. On September 4, 1955, he married Carolyn Peterson in Leonardville, Kansas. She preceded him on June 29,1989. On January 11,1992, he married Ida Hall in Tecumseh, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include his children, Deborah Sue Smith, Pam A. Bird both of Topeka, Anita Marie Feldhausen of Rossville, Linda G. (Toby) Harris of Manhattan, KS and Nelven Lane (Sharon) Smith of Topeka; his stepdaughters, Deborah D. (C.A.) Barker of Maple Hill and Lynnette L. (Michael) Weinbrecht of Topeka; 13 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; six step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Nelson Smith. A funeral ceremony will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29 at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial will follow in the Rossville Cemetery. George will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28 at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice Service, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.Penwell- GabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9844 |  | Obituary- Smith, George W. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Smith's little child died on Sunday last. [From The Kansas Valley Times, Friday, August 25, 1882] | |
| 9845 |  | Obituary- Smith, Georgia OBITUARY. Georgie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, died last Wednesday, aged 3 years. Funeral services were observed at the Baptist church Thursday morning, conducted by the Rev. J.G. Maver... [sermon- not transcribed] [From The Rossville Times, Friday, August 8, 1890] | |
| 9846 |  | Obituary- Smith, Gladys Gladys Koci Smith Services were Thursday at Resthaven Funeral Home in Oklahoma City for Gladys Koci Smith, 64 Oklahoma City, formerly of Topeka, who died March 25,2001, at an Oklahoma City hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks. She was born May 3,1936, in Auburn, and spent her early life in the Auburn and Delia communities. She graduated from Delia High School in 1954. While in Topeka, she worked at the Supply Depot at Forbes Air Force Base. She was a civil service employee at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Okla., for more than 25 years before she retired. She was a member of Southwest Church of Christ in Oklahoma City and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Her husband, Ernie Smith, died in 1999. Survivors include a son, Robert Smith, Arlington, Texas; two brothers, Irvin Koci, Canyon Lake, Texas, and Clyde Koci, Topeka; two sisters, Viola Layman, Topeka, and Nina Wehner, Eudora; and two grandchildren. Burial was in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Church of Christ, 2300 S. Agnew, Oklahoma City, 73108. | |
| 9847 |  | Obituary- Smith, Harold Amy Meade and Grant Meade Jr. attended a funeral of a nephew, Harold Smith, in Wichita. | |
| 9848 |  | Obituary- Smith, Harrison Harrison “Harry” Smith Harrison "Harry" Smith, 94, died Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the Rossville Valley Manor in Rossville. He was born April 4, 1911 at Marion, Kansas, the oldest son of Henry Benson Smith and Katherine Goosen Smith. He grew up in the Wichita area and attended Wichita Schools. Harry moved from Eugene, Oregon to Rossville in 1997. Mr. Smith had been a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Kingman, Kansas for many years and was a current member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. He was married to Nona J. Ross at Kingman on December 13, 1938. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Galen V. Smith, Lawrence; grandchildren, Amanda Martinez, St. Louis, MO., and Craig Smith, Santa Rosa, CA. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Smith will not lie in state. Memorial contributions may be given to the Rossville United Methodist Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, Kansas 66533. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 9849 |  | Obituary- Smith, James James W. Smith James W. Smith, 77, St. Marys, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at his home near St. Marys. He was born September 17, 1926, in New Albany, the son of Guy Calvin and Fern A. Sissom Smith. Jim had lived in the St. Marys community since 1951. He grew up in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1944. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He was manager of the Farmers Union Cooperative feed store in St. Marys for 12 years. He then worked for 38 years at the St. Marys State Bank where he served as a loan officer, vice president, president, and director. Jim was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church and served on the church board. He was chairman of the church building committee when Hammond Hall and the new church were built. He also was a Sunday School teacher. He was a longtime member of the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce and served two terms as president. He was a member of the St. Marys Housing Authority when Walnut 1 Senior Housing was established and built. He was a member of the Pot¬tawatomie County Zoning Board, and of the VFW Post No. 704 in Oswego. On June 12, 1949, Jim married LaDorna “Corky” Richards at Oswego. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Linda Dohrman, Delia, Vicki Lightfoot, Blaine, and Donna Simecka, Edgerton; two sons, Gary Smith, Maple Hill, and Michael Smith, Tracey, CA; two sisters, Shirley Joan Scarth, Amarillo, TX, and Jacqueline Marie Thames, Jal, NM; two brothers, Richard Dayton Smith, Kansas City, MO, and Jack Laren Smith, Mankato; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His service was at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Burial was at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Oswego Cemetery, where VFW Post No. 704 conducted a military graveside service. A family visitation was held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys 66536. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or to Midland Hospice and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9850 |  | Obituary- Smith, Joe Mrs. Elizabeth Parr received news Wednesday of the death of her eldest brother, Joe Smith in Brazil, Indiana. |
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