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| 9851 |  | Obituary- Skimore, James 2 JAMES B. 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 October 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, Tex. His first wife, Mrs. Gladys Prater Skidmore, died in 1976. He was married to Gertrude Stiles August 1, 1981, at Rossville. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Stoner, Odessa, Tex.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Laura Miller, Bullhead City, Ariz., Mrs. Marie Owens, Linwood, and Mrs. Jan Schneider, 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 were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville. | |
| 9852 |  | Obituary- Skimore, Joe Joe E. Skidmore ROSSVILLE - Joe E. Skidmore, 93, of Fullerton, Calif., died Thursday, March 10, 2005, in Fullerton. He was born April 28, 1911, in Dover. Among survivors are two sons, Edward Skidmore, Fullerton Calif., and Paul Skidmore, Topeka; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Private graveside services will be in Rossville Cemetery. Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9853 |  | Obituary- Skimore, Nora NORA SKIDMORE Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday (today) at the Rossville Christian Church for Mrs. Nora Skidmore, 70, Odessa, Tex., formerly of Rossville, who died Friday, August 6, 1976 at an Odessa hospital. She was born December 12, 1905 in Kentucky. She was a resident of Rossville most of her life and had lived in Odessa, Tex. for a short time. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. She was married to J. B. “Buck” Skidmore. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Stoner, Odessa; a sister, Mrs. Opal Montgomery, Los Angeles; four brothers, Ray Prater, Los Angeles, Russell Prater, Spokane, Wash., Omar Prater, Denver, and Earl Prater, Rossville. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. Parker Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. The casket remained closed. Casket bearers were: James Davis, John Davis, Junior Dannefer, Robert Lloyd, Paul Skidmore and Joe Skidmore. | |
| 9854 |  | Obituary- Skinner, Alma Alma P. Skinner ROSSVILLE — Alma D. Skinner, 87, Rossville, formerly of Wathena, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 1995, at a nursing home here. She was born Feb. 24, 1908, in Hiawatha, the daughter of Chris and Helena Hoepkens Bauman, and spent most of her life in Wathena. She was a seamstress 10 years for the Nelly Don Co., and later worked 13 years for the Stevens Hat Co., both in St. Joseph, Mo. She moved to Rossville in 1991. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wathena. She was married to Warren D. Skinner June 9, 1926, in St. Joseph, Mo. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Shirley Henson, Topeka; a son, Connie Warren Skinner, Topeka; a sister, Minnie Snook, Atchison; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Harman-Rohde Funeral Horrid in Wathena. Burial will be in Bellemont Cemetery in Wathena. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Chapter of the Alzheimer's Foundation, Box 1427, Topeka, 66601, or to the Keen-Age Center of Wathena, 66090. | |
| 9855 |  | Obituary- Skinner, E.P. E. Skinner Dead E. Skinner died at his home near Kingsville last Tuesday after an illness of about one week. The cause of his death was pneumonia. The body was shipped to Wamego Wednesday for burial. Mr. Skinner has been a resident of this vicinity for the past three years. He was engaged in truck gardening and occupied the La Fonntain place. We desire to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. E.P. Skinner and family | |
| 9856 |  | Obituary- Skinner, William Death of William Skinner Win. Skinner, 80 years old, died Tuesday afternoon at his home in Silver Lake after an illness of many months. Death was due to a cancer. Mr. Skinner is well known in the vicinity of Rossville, having worked for several years for different persons many years ago. He is father of Frank Skinner, who ran the old “Critic” newspaper here, and is at present manager of the Silver Lake Mirror. Mr. Skinner is survived by his widow, one son, Frank, and one daughter, Mrs. E. O. Russell, of Winona, Minn. The funeral was held today at the Silver Lake, Methodist church and interment made in the Silver Lake cemetery. | |
| 9857 |  | Obituary- Slack, James James L. Slack December 1, 2017 James L. Slack, 71, died Friday, December 1, 2017 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. He was born October 2, 1946 at Council Grove, the son of Carl and Lena McDiffett Slack. He graduated from Council Grove High School with the class of 1964. James graduated from Manhattan Christian College in 1996 with a BA in Pastoral Care. James had lived in Asheville, NC for 12 years before moving back to Kansas. He had been a respiratory therapist during his time in NC, later an employee of Charter Funeral Home in Emporia and had served as pastor at several Kansas churches. He was a member of the Christian Church in Council Grove. He is survived by his first spouse Sarah Gragg and second spouse Becky Glessner. While divorced, they remained good friends. Other survivors include his daughter , Leah Stirewalt, Hickory, NC; son, Derek (Shawna) Slack, Rossville; daughter, Erin Waters, Asheville, NC; step-children, Ginni Jenkins, Hiawatha, Vicki (Eric) Milam, Eldorado, AR, and Clayton (Becky) Glessner, Alta Vista; grandchildren, Anna, Josiah, Benjamin, Katerina, Austyn, Jonah, Ashley, Jeremy, Danielle, Joshua, Mindy, Riann, Jeremy, Kaden, Jennifer, Joshua, Janna, Brandie, Jacob, and Stacey. Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Council Grove Christian Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Piper Funeral Home which will deposit the gifts into an account for a grandson’s medical expense. The donations may be sent to Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 9858 |  | Obituary- Slanksy, Frances 1 Frances M. Slansky Services were at 2 p.m. Friday at Mosher's Funeral Home in Plainville for Mrs. Frances Marie Slansky, 80, Topeka, formerly of Plainville. She died Tuesday, April 27, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. She had lived in a Topeka nursing home since June 1981. She was born October 6, 1901, at Rossville, the daughter of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. Her husband, John Slansky, died in 1959. A son, Earl Slansky, died in July 1979. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Slansky, Topeka, Mrs. Vera Oder, Salina, and Mrs. Violet Rohleder, Lincoln, Nebr.; a sister, Mrs. Letha Olejnik, Delia; five brothers, George Kovar, Merriam, Emial Kovar, Rossville, Ben Kovar, Atchison, Ed Kovar, Wenatchee, Wash., and Henry Cover, Overland Park; eight grandchildren; and sis great-grandchildren. Burial was in Plainville Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of Topeka arrangements. Frances M. Slansky Frances Marie Slansky, 80, Topeka, died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital. Arrangements are pending at Parker-Price Mortuary. | |
| 9859 |  | Obituary- Slansky, Frances 2 Mrs. Frances M. Slansky Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mosher’s Funeral Home here for Mrs. Frances Marie Slansky, 80, Topeka, formerly of Plainville. She died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital. She had lived in a Topeka nursing home since June 1981. She was born Oct. 6, 1901, at Rossville, the daughter of Paul and Frances Kovarik Kovar. Her husband, John Slansky, died in 1959. A son, Earl Slansky, died in July 1979, Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Slansky, Topeka, Mrs. Vera Oder, Salina, and Mrs. Violet Rohleder, Lincoln, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Letha Olejnik, Delia; five brothers, George Kovar, Merriam, Emial Kovar, Ross ville, Ben Kovar, Atchison, Ed Kovar, Wenatchee, Wash., and Henry Kovar, Overland Park; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery. Mrs. Slansky will lie in state from 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of Topeka arrangements. | |
| 9860 |  | Obituary- Slansky, James Mr. Ben Kovar from Atchison accompanied by Emial Kovar drove to Plainsville, Kansas Monday to attend the funeral of Mr. James Slansky who passed away in a hospital there after the amputation of his leg. Mr. Slansky was an uncle of Mrs. Emial Kovar. | |
| 9861 |  | Obituary- Slansky, John JOHN SLANSKY John Slansky, son of Joe and Anna Slansky, was born May 16, 1887, on a farm near Zurich and passed away January 9, 1959 in Plainville Rural hospital at the age of 71 years. John spent his entire life on his farm in the Zurich community. He was united in marriage to Frances Kovar December 20,1920. To them four children were born, Margaret, Earl, Vera and Violet. Mr. Slansky, although failing in health for the past several years, was a life-time member of the American Legion. In addition to his devotion to his family he maintained a genuine, kindly interest in people, which won him an uncountable number of friends. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Slansky, one son, Earl of the home; three daughters, Margaret of Topeka, Mrs. Vera Oder of Hobbs, New Mexico, Mrs. Violet Rohleder of Lakin, Kansas; eight grandchildren, two brothers, Joe and James of Plainville, one sister, Mrs. Bessie Bartos of Zurich. He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, three sisters and one brother. | |
| 9862 |  | Obituary- Slattery, C.A. 1 C. A. ‘Neil' Slattery C. A. '‘Neil” Slattery, 76, Rossville, was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital late Monday morning. He had a heart ailment and had been a patient in the same hospital earlier. He was born July 17,1901, at Mayetta and spent most of his life at Mayetta. He moved to Rossville 11 years ago. Mr. Slattery was a farmer many years and had worked for International-Harvester dealerships at Hoyt and Rossville. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Golden Agers, and Friendly Neighbors, all at Rossville. He was married to Julia Cochren Nov. 17,1923, at Holton. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Paul W. Slattery, Mayetta; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Cummings, 3115 Meriden Road; five sisters, Margaret Slattery, 1125 Quincy, Mrs. Gladys Tork, 1205 Quincy, Mrs. Mary Wells, Holton, Mrs. Gertrude Brewer, 113 E. 12th, and Mrs. Mildred Dubke, Bronson, Mich.; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Hoyt. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the coronary care unit at Stormont-Vail Medical Center in Topeka. | |
| 9863 |  | Obituary- Slattery, C.A. 2 C.A. “NEIL” SLATTERY C A. “Neil” Slattery, 76, Rossville, was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital late Monday morning, March 6, 1978. He had a heart ailment and had been a patient in the same hospital earlier. He was born July 17, 1901, at Mayetta and spent most of his life at Mayetta. He moved to Rossville 11 years ago. Mr. Slattery was a farmer many years and had worked for International-Harvester dealerships at Hoyt and Rossville. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Golden Agers, and Friendly Neighbors, all at Rossville. He was married to Julia Cochren November 17, 1923, at Holton. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Paul W. Slattery, Mayetta; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Cummings, Topeka; five sisters, Margaret Slattery, Mrs. Gladys Tork, Mrs. Gertrude Brewer, all of Topeka, Mrs. Mary Wells, Holton, and Mrs. Mildred Dubke, Bronson, Mich.; six grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Hoyt. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the coronary care unit at Stormont-Vail Medical Center in Topeka. | |
| 9864 |  | Obituary- Slattery, C.A. 3 A. ‘Neil’ Slattery ROSSVILLE - C.A. “Neil” Slattery, 76, Rossville, was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital late Monday morning. He had a heart ailment and had been a patient in the same hospital earlier. He was born July 17,1901, at Mayetta and spent most of his life at Mayetta. He moved to Rossville 11 years ago. Mr. Slattery was a farmer many years and had worked for International-Harvester dealerships at Hoyt and Rossville. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Golden Agers and Friendly Neighbors, all at Rossville. He was married to Julia Cochren Nov. 17,1923, at Holton. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Paul W. Slattery, Mayetta; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Cummings, 3115 Meriden Road; five sisters, Margaret Slattery, 1125 Quincy, Mrs. Gladys Tork, 1205 Quincy, Mrs. Mary Wells, Holton, Mrs. Gertrude Brewer, 113 E. 12th, and Mrs. Mildred Dubke, Bronson, Mich.; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Hoyt. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the coronary care unit at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka. | |
| 9865 |  | Obituary- Slattery, Julia 1 Mrs. Julia L. Slattery Mrs. Julia Lee Slattery, 87, Rossville, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1990, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Slattery was a teacher in Jackson County, rural schools until the late 1940s. She was born Feb. 9, 1902, in Netawaka, the daughter of Samuel and Jessie Cochren Hemphill. Both parents died when she was young and she was raised by her maternal grandparents in the Netawaka and Holton areas. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville, the Golden Agers, St. Anthony’s Altar Society at the church, Retired Teachers Association and the Countryside Club. She was married to Cornelius Slattery Nov. 17, 1923, in Holton. They farmed in Jackson County until 1966 when they retired and moved to Rossville. He died March 6, 1978. Two sons and a daughter died in infancy. Survivors include a son, Paul Slattery, Mayetta; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Cummings, Topeka; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Hoyt. Mrs. Slattery will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home where a parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today. She will lie in state after 11 a.m. Friday at the church. 3 Memorial contributions may be made to the Julia Slattery Memorial Fund yet to be designated by relatives and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 9866 |  | Obituary- Slattery, Julia 2 Slattery Julia Lee Slattery, 87, Rossville, died Jan. 9, 1990 at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was born in Netawaka Feb. 9, 1902, the daughter of Samuel and Jessie Cochren Hemphill. Mrs. Slattery was a school teacher for Jackson County rural schools until the late 1940s. She and her husband farmed in Jackson County until 1966 at which time they retired and moved to Rossville. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville, the Golden Agers, St. Anthony's Alter Society, Retired Teachers Association and the Countryside Club. She was raised in the Netawaka and Holton area by her maternal grandparents after her parents died when she was very young. She was married to Cornelius Slattery Nov. 17, 1923 at Holton. He died on March 6, 1978; two infant sons and an infant daughter also preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Paul Slattery, Mayetta; a daughter, Patricia Cummings, Topeka; six grand¬children and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Slattery will lie in state at the Brennan Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. where a parish rosary will be recited. She will lie in state at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rossville after 11 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian burial will be cele¬brated at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hoyt. Memorial contributions may be made to the Julia Slattery memorial fund sent in care of the funeral home, 800 W. 6th, Topeka, Kan., 66603, to be designated by the family at a later date. | |
| 9867 |  | Obituary- Sloan, Clara Mrs. Clara Sloan Mrs. Clara Sloan, 73, of Silver Lake died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital. She was born March 29, 1877, near Kiro. She was a member of Rebeka Lodge at Silver Lake. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. C. Baker of Englewood, Colo; a son Carl Entsminger of Route 6, five grandchildren, a great-grandson; four brothers, Hiram, Lester and Terry Hansford of Route 6, Topeka; and Erl Hansford of Delia; and a sister Mrs. Effie Albright of San Diego. | |
| 9868 |  | Obituary- Slocum, Armilda 1 Mrs. Armilda Slocum Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Mrs. Armilda “Alice” Slocum, 71, Topeka. She was found dead Thursday, July 2, 1987, at her home. Dr. Roman Hiszczynskyj, deputy district coroner said she died of natural causes. No autopsy was performed. Mrs. Slocum worked more than 20 years for Petro’s Medical and Home Health Care Center before she retired. She was born Dec. 8, 1915, in Hoyt, the daughter of Jerry and Anna Fliescher Hainline. She lived in the Hoyt area before she moved to Topeka in 1955. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was married to Clyde A. Slocum Feb. 1, 1934, at Holton. He died Nov. 17, 1980. Survivors include two foster sons, Clyde O. Pasley and Donald Pasley, both of Topeka; and two foster daughters, Rosalee Rogers, Perry, and Julia Keller, Delia. Burial will be in Hoyt Cemetery at Hoyt. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1129 Kent Place, 66604; or the American Heart Association, 5375 W. 7th, 66606. Slocum Mrs. Armilda “Alice” Slocum, 71, Topeka, was found dead at her home Thursday, July 2, 1987. She was born Dec. 8, 1915, at Hoyt, the daughter of Jerry and Anna Fliescher Hainline. Mrs. Slocum had lived in the Hoyt area before moving to Topeka in 1955. She had worked for Petro’s for over 20 years until she retired. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was married to Clyde A. Slocum, Feb. 1, 1934, at Holton. He preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 1980. She is survived by two foster sons, Clyde O. Pasley and Donald Pasley, both of Topeka; and two foster daughters, Rosalee Rogers, Perry, and Julia Keller, Delia. Funeral services were to be at 9 a.m. Monday, July 6, 1987, at Parker-Price Mortuary. Interment was to be in the Hoyt Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1129 Kent Place, Topeka, KS 66604 or to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th, Topeka 66606. | |
| 9869 |  | Obituary- Slocum, Armilda 2 ARMILDA SLOCUM Services were at 9 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Mrs. Armilda “Alice” Slocum, 71, Topeka. She was found dead Thursday, July 2, 1987, at her home. Dr. Roman Hiszczynskyj, deputy district coroner, said she died of natural causes. No autopsy was performed. Mrs. Slocum worked more than 20 years for Petro’s Medical and Home Health Care Center before she retired. She was born December 8, 1915, in Hoyt, the daughter of Jerry and Anna Fliescher Hainline. She lived in the Hoyt area before she moved to Topeka in 1955. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. She was married to Clyde A. Slocum February 1, 1934, at Holton. He died November 17, 1980. Survivors include two foster sons, Clyde O. Pasley and Donald Pasley, both of Topeka; and two foster daughters, Rosalee Rogers, Perry, and Julia Keller, Delia. Burial was in Hoyt Cemetery at Hoyt. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1129 Kent Place, 66604; or the American Heart Association, 5375 W. 7th, 66606. | |
| 9870 |  | Obituary- Slocum, Clyde Clyde A. Slocum Clyde A. Slocum, 67, 1836 E. 32nd, died Monday at a Topeka nursing home. He was born May 3, 1913, at Holton, the son of Samuel and Nellie Hess Slocum. He spent most of his life in the Topeka area. Mr. Slocum was a mechanic for the Shawnee County maintenance department and was a farmer north of Topeka before he retired in 1967. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was married to Alice Hainline Feb. 11,1934, at Holton. She survives. Other survivors include two foster daughters, Julia Keller, Delia, and Rosalie Rogers; Perry; two foster sons, Clyde Pasley and Donald Pasley, both in Topeka; four brothers, Tom Slocum and Bob Slocum, both in Topeka, Virgil Slocum, Hoyt, and Samuel Slocum; in Missouri; and a sister, Lucille Crider, Holton. Service arrangements are pending at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Hoyt Cemetery. | |
| 9871 |  | Obituary- Small, Glen Glen Ed Small (May 13, 1943 - February 12, 2017 ) Glen “Ed” Small, age 73, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Ed was born May 13, 1943 in Topeka the son of Dallas and Betty Best Small. Ed worked as an over the road truck driver for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brown; five sons, Marcus (Erin) Small, Dallas Small, Spencer Small, Cary Brown and Terry Hickey; three daughters, Linda McCoil, Melissa Brown and Lona Josh; two brothers, Tom Small and Rusty Warner; 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Rickey Brown and sister, Mary Ann Colini. Ed enjoyed dancing and watching westerns. Graveside services will be Monday, February 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at. the Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, davidsonfnneral.com. | |
| 9872 |  | Obituary- Small, Paul PAUL SMALL SANTE FE EMPLOYEE SHOOTS SELF Paul H. Small, 48, Sante Fe employ, died Tuesday at his home 2025 Florence, when a bullet from a .22 rifle entered his brain. Dr. H. A. Alexander, county coroner, said the wound was self inflicted. Small had been suffering from headaches for which no apparent cure had been found, Doctor Alexander said. He was born May 26, 1895, in Iowa, and had been a resident of Shawnee County since 1909. He lived in Rossville until moving to Topeka in 1942. He served for ten months overseas with the Medical Corps during World War I, and was a member of the American Legion in Rossville. He also was a member of the United Presbyterian church there. Small is survived by his widow, Mrs. Opal Small, of the home; two daughters, Lilian Mae and Mary Margart Small, also of the home; four sons, James Small, Camp Roberts, Calif., Edward Myers Small Oakland, Calif., Paul Henry Jr., and Leo Thomas Small, both of the home three brothers, Harlan T. and Leo Small, both of El Cerrito, Calif., and Earl Small, Des Moines Iowa. | |
| 9873 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Alice 1 Alice Laura Smatla MERIDEN — Alice Laura Smatla, 75, Meriden, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995, at a Winchester nursing home. Mrs. Smatla had been a bookkeeper for Central National Bank in Topeka and later worked at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office in Topeka until she retired. She was born Sept. 29, 1919, a McLouth, the daughter of Perle and Gertrude Stone Hillix. She attended Eureka Grade School and was graduated from McLouth High School. She moved to Meriden from Silver Lake in 1954. Mrs. Smatla was a member of Meri-den United Methodist Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Meriden. She was married to Henry John Smatla on Oct. 19, 1949, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Larry L. Smatla, Oskaloosa; a daughter, Marcia L. Reiter, Topeka; a sister, Pearl H. Thomas, Lawrence; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Meriden United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Delia. Mrs. Smatla will lie in state from noon Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday at Barker-Price Mortuary in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Home Health Care, P.O. Box 324, Oskaloosa, 66066, or to Meriden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box C, Meriden, 66512. | |
| 9874 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Alice 2 Alice L. Smatla Mrs. Alice Laura Smatla, 75, Meriden, died Wednesday morning, April 12, 1995, at Jefferson County Geriatric Center, Winchester. She was born September 29, 1919, at McLouth, the daughter of Perle and Gertrude Stone Hillix. She attended Eureka Grade School and graduated from McLouth High School. She had lived in Silver Lake before moving to Meriden in 1954. She had been a bookkeeper for Central National Bank in Topeka and later worked at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service-Office in Topeka until her retirement. Mrs. Smatla was a member of the Meriden United Methodist Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Meriden. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Hillix; three sisters. Opal Bucheim, Marguerite Burton, and Garnett Knapp. She was married to Henry John Smatla October 19, 1949, at Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Larry Lee Smatla, Oskaloosa; a daughter, Marcia Lynn Reiter, Topeka; a sister, Pearl Hillix Thomas, Lawrence; and three grandchildren. The family received friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Friday evening. Her service was at 11:00 Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Home Health Care, P.O. Box 324, Oskaloosa 66066; or to the Meriden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2, Meriden 66512. | |
| 9875 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Bennie Bennie Smatla ROSSVILLE — Services were April 26 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, Fla., for Bennie F. Smatla, 84, Jacksonville, formerly of Rossville, who died April 23,2003, at a Jacksonville hospital where he was admitted the day before. He had a heart ailment. He was born June 11,1918, in Maple Hill, to Tom and Marie Smatla. He spent his early life in Rossville and graduated from Rossville High School. Ha spent many years in Jacksonville. He was a federal Civil Service employee at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville for 15 years before he retired. He was a veteran of World War II, having enlisted in the Navy in August 1941. He underwent basic training at the Naval Station in Great Lakes, III., and then was a fire fighter instructor in Memphis, Tenn. During World War II, he served with the First Expedition Forces on Guadalcanal in the Pacific, on Guam and in other war zones. He retired from the Navy on April 4,1965. His military honors included the Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three battle stars, American Defense Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the Navy Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville and had served for 33 years as an elder at the church. He married LaVerne Letter on March 20,1971, in Jacksonville. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Rita Antonicwicz, Albany, Ga., and Belinda Sawyer, Memphis; a stepdaughter, Georgie Keller, Acworth, Ga.; three brothers, Henry Smatla, Meriden, and Edward Smatla and William Smatla. both of Silver Lake; two sisters, Lydia F. Carl, Prairie Village, and Marie DeVeney, Raytown, Mo.; and two grandsons. A detachment from the Jacksonville Naval Air Station and Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted graveside services at Jacksonville Memorial Gardens in Orange Park, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 6317103rd St., Jacksonville, 32210. | |
| 9876 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Edward Edward Emil Smatla Edward Emil Smatla, 85, Silver Lake, died Mon., Feb. 16, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. He was born Aug. 18, 1923, at Maple Hill, the son of Thomas G. and Marie A. (Juran) Smatla, He graduated from Rossville High School. Ed was a cattle and grain farmer. He was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church. He was married to Elizabeth Howard Smith in 1970. She preceded him in death on June 20, 2005. Surviving are 2 sisters: Lydia (Dailey) Carl of Prairie Village and Marie DeVeney of Raytown, MO; a brother: Henry Smatla of Meriden; a step-daughter: Debra Like of Rossville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Sat., Feb. 21, 2009, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Interment in the Czech-Moravan Cemetery. Ed will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Fri., at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606-2800 or Rossville Presbyterian Church, 436 Pearl, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenweIlGabel.com. | |
| 9877 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Elizabeth Elizabeth Howard Smatla Elizabeth Ann Howard Smatla was born Oct. 19, 1921 at Fort Scott the daughter of Nelson E. and Bessie (Cleland) Howard. She attended school at Pleasanton, KS, Fort Scott Junior College, and received a B.S. degree at the University of Kansas. Elizabeth married Ralph Smith in 1944, and their daughter, Debra, was born of this union. After moving to Lawrence she married Edward Smatla in 1970; they resided on their farm near Rossville in the Grove Community. Elizabeth was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church and the Literary Club of Rossville. She was a charter member of Chapter HX of the P.E.O. Sisterhood at Rossville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Butler, and her parents. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Ed Smatla of the home, Silver Lake; her daughter, Debra and her husband, Bill Like, of Loogootee, IN; her brother, Chuck Howard of Topeka; and many other family members and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thurs., June 23, 2005 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, North Topeka. Interment will be in the Czech-Moravian Cemetery. Elizabeth will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Presbyterian Church, 436 Pearl, Rossville, KS 66533 OR the charity of the donor’s choice. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. | |
| 9878 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Henry 1 Henry John Smatla Henry John Smatla, 93, Meriden, died Dec. 12 201.3, at Linnwood Park of Meriden in Meriden, KS. He was born June 6, 1920, at Maple Hill, the son of Thomas and Marie Smatla. Mr. Smatla was a member of Community Church, located north of Rossville, The Rossville Presbyterian Church and the ZCBJ Lodge. Mr. Smatla served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938 and enlisted and served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. He served sea duty for 18 months in the European Theater, for which he received two battle stars and served 26 months in the Asiatic- Pacific Campaign, Fleet Air Wing 17, for which he received three battle stars. During that time, he traveled 10 oceans and seas. Mr. Smatla was an AVA machinist. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1945. Mr. Smatla married Alice Laura Hilllx, October 19,1949, in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 12,1995. Surviving are a son, Larry Lee Smatla and wife Linda of Oskaloosa; a daughter, Marcia Lynn Reiter and husband Ron of Topeka; three grandchildren, Laura Marie Smatla Turner and husband Jim, Travis Lee Reiter and wife Cait and Luke Edward Smatla and wife Heather; great-grandchildren, Garrett and Lydia Turner; and sisters, Lydia Carl and Marie DeVeney. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Thomas, Ben, Edward, and William, and a sister, Alice Kingman. Mr. Smatla first farmed north of Silver Lake and north of Rossville. He moved to a farm north of Meriden in 1954, where grain and cattle were his pride. He was a member of Meriden United Methodist Church, Topeka North Post 400 of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and Moose Lodge 555. He served as a board member of the Meriden Co-Op; the Meriden United Methodist Church; and served on the FHA Board for 12 years. He was a former member of Meriden Lodge 236, AF & AM. Funeral services were Dec. 16 at Meriden United Methodist Church. Military honors were conducted at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614 or the Meriden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 520, Meriden, KS 66512. | |
| 9879 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Henry 2 Henry John Smatla Henry John Smatla, 93, Meriden, died Thursday, December 12,2013, at Linnwood Park, Meriden. He was born June 6,1920, at Maple Hill, Kansas, the son of Thomas and Marie Smatla. Mr. Smatla was a member of the Community Church which was located North of Rossville, The Rossville Presbyterian Church and the ZCBJ Lodge. Mr. Smatla served in the C.C.C. in 1938, and enlisted and served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. He served sea duty for 18 months in the European Theater for which he received 2 battle stars, and served 26 months in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Fleet Air Wing 17, for which he received 3 battle stars. During that time, he traveled 10 oceans and seas. Mr. Smatla was an AVA Machinist. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1945. Mr. Smatla married Alice Laura Hillix, October 19, 1949, in Topeka. She preceded him in death on April 12, 1995. Surviving are a son: Larry Lee Smatla (Linda) of Oskaloosa, a daughter: Marcia Lynn Reiter (Ron) of Topeka; three grandchildren: Laura Marie Smatla Turner (Jim), Travis Lee Reiter (Cait), and Luke Edward Smatla (Heather); great-grandchildren: Garrett and Lydia Turner; and sisters: Lydia Carl and Marie DeVeney. Mr. Smatla first farmed north of Silver Lake, Kansas and north of Rossville, Kansas. He moved to a farm north of Meriden in 1954, where grain and cattle were his pride. He was a member of the Meriden United Methodist Church; Topeka North Post # 400 of the American Legion; V.F.W.; D.A.V.; and Moose Lodge # 555. He served as a Board Member of the Meriden Co-op; the Meriden United Methodist Church; and served on the F.H.A. Board for 12 years. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 16, 2013, at the Meriden United Methodist Church. Military honors will be conducted at Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Delia. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Sunday, at the Meriden United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th Street, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66614 or the Meriden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 520, Meriden, KS 66512. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9880 |  | Obituary- Smatla, Marie 1 MRS. MARIE SMATLA Mrs. Marie Smatla, 87, Route 1, Silver Lake, died Wednesday, December 15, 1976, at her home. She was one of the oldest residents of the Moravian community north of Rossville. She was born February 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. 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.; one sister, Alice Kingman, Independence, Mo.; one sister, Frantiska Kovar, Bratrejov, Czechoslovakia, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rossville Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Czech-Moravian Cemetery, north of Rossville. Casket bearers were James Rezac, William Olejnik, George Olejnik, Junior Dannefer and Emial Kovar, all of Rossville, and Joe Macha, Delia. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9881 |  | 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. | |
| 9882 |  | 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. | |
| 9883 |  | 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. | |
| 9884 |  | 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. | |
| 9885 |  | 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 | |
| 9886 |  | 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. | |
| 9887 |  | 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. | |
| 9888 |  | 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. | |
| 9889 |  | 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. | |
| 9890 |  | 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] | |
| 9891 |  | 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. | |
| 9892 |  | 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. | |
| 9893 |  | 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 | |
| 9894 |  | 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. | |
| 9895 |  | 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. | |
| 9896 |  | 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] | |
| 9897 |  | 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. | |
| 9898 |  | 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. | |
| 9899 |  | 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. | |
| 9900 |  | 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. |
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