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| 9951 |  | Obituary- Smith, William L. 1 William L. Smith, Sr. William L. Smith, Sr., 76, Rossville, died Sunday, June 8, 1997, at the Rossville Valley Manor. He was born February 9,1921, in Topeka, the son of Walter and Martha Bearce Smith, and had lived in Rossville many years. Bill grew up in Topeka, and was graduated from Topeka High School in 1938. He served in the Army Air Corps. He was a Western Union Delivery boy, and had been a bus driver in Topeka for several years. He moved to Rossville in 1951. He had been a production foreman at Goodyear in Topeka, retiring in 1979. He was the mayor of Rossville for 14 years, and had served several years on the City Council. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville, and a member of the Rossville Lions Club. On May 2, 1942, he was married to Alice Waldo, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Vogel and Mary Kelly, both of Topeka; four sons, William Smith, Jr., Napanee, Ontario, Canada, Walter Smith, Mayetta, Stuart Smith, Topeka, and Kenneth Smith, Emmett; three sisters, Geneva Durkin, Dover, Virginia Hamm, Wichita, and Juanita McCall, Topeka; one brother, Charles Smith, in California; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grand¬children. The family received friends at the Rossville Christian Church Monday. His service was at 10:00 Tuesday (this morning) at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Kansas Parkinson Disease Foundation, P.O. Box 251, Topeka 66601; or sent in care of Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. | |
| 9952 |  | Obituary- Smith, William L. 2 William L. Smith Sr. ROSSVILLE — William L. Smith Sr., 76, Rossville, died Sunday, June 8, 1997, at a nursing home here. He formerly was mayor of Rossville 14 years and had served on the Rossville City Council. He was born Feb. 9, 1921, in Topeka, the son of Walter and Martha Bearce Smith. He spent his early life in Topeka and was graduated from Topeka High School in 1938. He served in the Army Air Corps. He delivered telegrams for Western Union and was a bus driver in Topeka several years. He moved to Rossville in 1951. He was a production foreman at the Goodyear Plant in Topeka before he retired in 1979. He was a member of the Christian Church, Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion and the Lions Club, all in Rossville. He was a former member of a Masonic Lodge in Topeka. He was married to Alice Waldo May 2, 1942, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, William Smith Jr., Napanee, Ont., Walter Smith, Mayetta, Stuart Smith, Topeka, and Kenneth Smith, Emmett; two daughters, Jeanette Vogel and Mary Kelly, both in Topeka; a brother, Charles Smith, in California; three sisters, Geneva Durkin, Dover, Virginia Hamm, Wichita, .and Juanita McCall, Topeka; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Smith will lie in state from 7 to 9 p.m. today during visitation at the church in Rossville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Kansas Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Box 251, Topeka, 66601. Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home in St Marys is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9953 |  | Obituary- Smith, William M. William ‘Bill’ Myrl Smith William “Bill” Myrl Smith, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Aug. 22, 2011, at his home. He was born Nov. 16,1931, in Manhattan, to Myrl P. and Gertrude (Lewis) Smith. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the “The Forgotten War,” the Korean Conflict. He was truck driver for independent contractors, D&E Mail Contractor in Colorado Springs, Colo., for 20 years, and Hawkins Optical Lab in Topeka for three years. He retired in 1998. He was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1650, and volunteered at the Topeka VA Hospital in building 4. Bill was an avid bowler. On Sept. 5, 1981, he married Barbara L. DeGraff in Overland Park, she survives. Other survivors include his daughter, Katrina Oldham and husband Keith of Selmer, Tenn.; stepdaughters, Karen Barry-Shutts of Topeka and Gail Kirkwood and husband Darrell of Topeka; four brothers, Kenny, Gerald, Ronnie, and Chester Smith; two sisters, Virginia Payne and Linda Everly; eight grandchildren, Adrianna, Brittany, Danielle, Hanna, Matt, Scott, Adam and Chris; and seven great-grandchildren, Clayton, Austin, Charles, Haiven, Triston, Jayde and Joslyn. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were Aug. 26 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel. Burial with military honors followed in the Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 3715 S.W. 29th St., #100, Topeka, KS 66614 or Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester Ave., Topeka, KS 66616. | |
| 9954 |  | Obituary- Smith, Willie Mr. George Smith, living in the south part of town, lost a little child six months old, on Sabbath last. Rev. W.M. Howell conducted the funeral services at the house. [From The Rossville Times, Friday, September 7, 1888] | |
| 9955 |  | Obituary- Smith, Wilma Wilma K. Smith died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the St. Marys Manor at the age of 99. She was born January 14, 1919 to Matt and Edith Dalrymple Knedlik at Barnes, Kansas. She attended Poverty Knoll grade school and graduated from Barnes High School in 1936 the valedictorian of her class and was also named Most Outstanding Student. She attended Washburn College and Strickler’s Business College. She married Vern Smith of Topeka on April 17, 1943. At that time, he was in the Signal Corps attached to the Air Corps and stationed at Tampa, Florida and she was working in the office of Sales Commissary at Ft. Riley. Later she joined him in Tampa where she worked for L.E. Alford, CPA, and later in the offices of the Army and Navy Stores. When her husband was transferred to Myrtle Beach, SC. she went with him and also went to Fresno, CA. where he was stationed at Pinedale Airbase and she worked in the Civilian Personnel Office at Hammer Airbase Field. Returning to Topeka after the war, she was employed at the Central Press-Pictorial office for three years, then as a secretary to Bessie Brooks West, Kansas State University. After the birth of her son, Terry Vern Smith, she returned to Central Press-Pictorial where she worked until they moved to St. Marys in 1963, when they purchased the Chevrolet dealership. She was the business manager for the dealership and she continued as the business manager for the new owner when the business was sold in 1969. She retired in 1990. After the death of her husband on March 4, 1998, she traveled both in the US and foreign countries. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Literary Club, FCE, the Ladies Golf Club, Tuesday Afternoon Bridge group, American Legion Auxiliary of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 in Rossville and several domino groups. She also was a volunteer at the library. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters and her husband. She is survived by her son, Terry and his wife Suzanne Smith of Urich, MO; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Private interment will be in the Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Smith will lie in state on Thursday from 1:00 until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys United Methodist Church or Kaw Better Home FCE Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences please go to : http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/wilma-k-smith/ | |
| 9956 |  | Obituary- Smithers, Linda 1 LINDA J. SMITHERS Mrs. Linda Joyce Smithers, 41, Topeka, died Thursday, April 3, 1986, at her home. She had a brain tumor and had been ill since November. Mrs. Smithers taught at Silver Lake High School during the late 1960s and early 1970s. She later was a secretary for Mac Lee Medical Supply Co., in Topeka, then was an accountant for the KMG Main Herdman accounting firm in Topeka. She was born May 31, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Phillip C. and Dora Simecka Immenschuh. Mrs. Smithers was a member of Northland Christian Church. She was married to Wayne F. Smithers, August 26, 1967, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sandra Smithers, at home; a son, Steven Smithers, at home; a stepson, Kenneth Smithers, Belton, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Decker, Riverside, Mo.; and two brothers, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia, and Robert Immenschuh, Rossville. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northland Christian Church with the Reverend Dale C. Thomas, officiating. Burial was in Rochester Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Northland Christian Church, 3102 N. Topeka Ave., Topeka, Ks. 66617; or the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka, Ks. 66611. | |
| 9957 |  | Obituary- Smithers, Linda 2 Smithers Mrs. Linda J. Smithers, 41, Topeka, died Thursday, April 3, at her home. She had a brain tumor and had been ill since November. Mrs. Smithers taught at Silver Lake High School during the late 1960s and early 1970s. She later was a secretary for Mac Lee Medical Supply Co., in Topeka, then was an accountant for KMG Main Hurdman accounting firm in Topeka. She was born May 31, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Phillip C. and Dora Simecka Immenschuh. Mrs. Smithers was a member of Northland Christian Church. She was married to Wayne F. Smithers, Aug. 26, 1967, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sandra Smithers, at home; a son, Steven Smithers, at home; a stepson, Kenneth Smithers, Belton, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Decker, Riverside, Mo.; and two brothers, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia, and Robert Immenschuh, Rossville. Services were to be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northland Christian Church. Burial was to be in Rochester Cemetery. Parker-Price Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Northland Christian Church, 3102 N. Topeka Ave., 66617, or the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka. 66611. | |
| 9958 |  | Obituary- Smithers, Linda 3 Mrs. Linda J. Smithers Mrs. Linda J. Smithers, 41, Topeka, died Thursday, April 3, at her home. She had a brain tumor and had been ill since November. Mrs. Smithers taught at Silver Lake High School during the late 1960s and early 1970s. She later was a secretary for Mac Lee Medical Supply Co., in Topeka, then was an accountant for the KMG Main Hurd- man accounting firm in Topeka. She was born May 31, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Phillip C. and Dora Simecka Immenschuh. Mrs. Smithers was a member of Northland Christian Church. She was married to Wayne F. Smithers, Aug. 26, 1967, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sandra Smithers, at home; a son, Steven Smithers, at homer a stepson, Kenneth Smithers, Belton, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Decker, Riverside, Mo.; and two brothers, Marvin Immenschuh, Delia, and Robert Immenschuh, Rossville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northland Christian Church. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery. Mrs. Smithers will lie in state until 9 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary and an hour before service time Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Northland Christian Church, 3102 N. Topeka Ave., 66617, or the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, 66611. | |
| 9959 |  | Obituary- Sneller, Charles Charles R. Sneller Charles Robert Sneller, 75, Bella Vista, Ar., a former Topekan, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1983, at a Bentonville, Ark., hospital. He was employed at Santa Fe Railway's general offices at Topeka 43 years before he retired in 1972 and moved to Bella Vista. Mr. Sneller was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, a charter member of the Bella Vista Historical Society and a founding member of the Bella Vista Fly Tigers Club, all at Bella Vista. He was a Fly Tigers Club instructor. He was born December 14, 1907, at Rossville, Ks. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lorena Sneller, at home; a son, Conrad Sneller, Topeka; a brother, W.A. Sneller, Arkansas City, Ks.; a sister, Mrs. May Hollowell, Ponca City, Okla.; and two grandchildren. Mr. Sneller was cremated. A memorial funeral mass is planned later at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Bella Vista. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church's building fund, Bella Vista Ambulance Association, or to the American heart Association. Callison-McKinney Funeral Home, Bentonville, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9960 |  | Obituary- Sneller, Lucille 1 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sneller arrived home Wednesday night from Arkansas city where they were called last week by the sudden and unexpected death of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Sneller. Funeral services were held Thursday at Arkansas City and the body taken to Iola for burial. | |
| 9961 |  | Obituary- Sneller, Lucille 2 Obituary Mrs. W.A. Sneller Lucille Anderson was born at Toronto, Kansas, May 4, 1901, and departed this life at Arkansas City, November 19, 1929, age 28 years, 6 months, and 15 days. At the age of 2 1/2 years she with her parents, moved to Iola, Kansas, and resided there until her marriage to W.A. Sneller, June 13, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Sneller lived at Kingman, Kansas, four years and moved from there to Arkansas City, where they resided until her death. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her childhood and has been an ardent walker until she was called to her reward. At the time of her death she was a member of the Methodist church of Arkansas City. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, W.A. Sneller, and four children: Madge Marise, 7; Shirley Louise, 5; William Arthur, jr., 2; Robert Max, 10 months, all of Arkansas City, and her parents, B.M. Anderson, her father, Clara E. Anderson her mother, Glenn T. Anderson, her brother, and her sister, Arlene, all of Iola; and other relatives and a host of friends wherever she has lived. The funeral was conducted at the United Brethren church by Rev. C.S. Hanson, assisted by Rev. N.L. Vezie. Interment was in the Highland cemetery. The following people drove by auto from Arkansas City to attend the funeral: Mrs. McGhramm, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Padgett, Mr. and Mrs. Heathman, Supt. C.E. St. John, Mr. Sumner Greenwood. Relatives of Mrs. Sneller from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. M.L. Crumrine, of Salyards, Miss Freda Crumrine, Salyards; Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Thompson, of Reece, Mr. V. Idy, Reece. Those from out of town related to Mr. Sneller were Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Sneller, Topeka; Mr. C.R. Sneller, Rossville, Kansas. | |
| 9962 |  | Obituary- Sneller, Mildred Mildred Frederica Sneller Mildred Frederica Sneller, 92, Topeka, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1993, at a Topeka retirement home. Mrs. Sneller worked for Hartford Insurance Co., 27 years before she retired in 1963. She was born Aug. 19, 1901, on the Mulvane Ranch at Rossville, the daughter of Fred Pettit and Amy Ross McCollough. She was graduated from Rossville High School and Strickler's School of Business in Topeka. She lived in Topeka more than 70 years. Mrs. Sneller was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. She was married to Claud B. Sneller July 17, 1920, in Rossville. He died Feb. 23, 1980. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret McCoid, Silver Lake, and Winifred Anderson, Tulsa, Okla. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Sneller will lie in state after noon today at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday. | |
| 9963 |  | Obituary- Sneller, William WILLIAM SNELLER Funeral services for William Sneller, 81, a resident of Rossville for 40 years, who died. Monday night in a Topeka hospital, were held Wednesday at 3:30 p. m. at the Parker Mortuary, North Topeka. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Sneller was born July 10, 1867, at Holland, Mich., and came to Kansas at an early age. Until forced to give up active work about two years ago because of his advanced age, Mr. Sneller had been blacksmith in Rossville for 40 years. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Emma Sneller; three sons, Arthur Sneller, of Arkansas City, Claude and Charles Sneller of Topeka; four daughters, Mrs. May Hollowell of Chilocco, Okla.; Mrs. Grace Soule, Cody, Wyo.; Mrs. Maud Bignall, Junction City and Mrs. Emma Gish, Wichita and twelve grandchildren. | |
| 9964 |  | Obituary- Snoddy, Elwood ELWOOD H. SNODDY DIES IN SILVER LAKE Elwood H. Shoddy, 79, died Sunday evening at his home in Silver Lake. Born April 26, 1876, in Jackson County, he had spent most of his life in the Maple Hill and Silver Lake communities. Mr. Snoddy was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Muncia of the home; and one daughter, Bonnie Jean; a son, Cliff of Valencia; two brothers, Frank and William Shoddy of Silver Lake; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Taber and Mrs. Nancy Standau, both of Topeka: and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at Parker Mortuary with burial in Silver Lake Cemetery | |
| 9965 |  | Obituary- Snoddy, Infant The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Snoddy passed away Sunday night at the home west of Rossville. The little body was taken Monday to Netawaka, for burial. | |
| 9966 |  | Obituary- Snoddy, Infant 2 Virgil Snoddy arrived home Oct. 20, from Fordyce, Ark., where he was employed by a road gang, called by the death of his little son. | |
| 9967 |  | Obituary- Snyder, Brandon 1 Brandon K. Snyder Brandon Keith Snyder, 17, Shawnee, died Friday, November 26, 1999, after a head-on collision just north of Lawrence on US-24 Highway. He was born in Kansas City, MO, the son of Galen and Mary Theresa VandeVelde Snyder, and had lived most of his life in the Kansas City area except for two years he lived in Rossville. He had attended Rossville High School, and was a member of St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville. Surviving him are his father, Galen Snyder, Shawnee; his mother, Mary Theresa Snyder, St. Marys; a brother, Ryan Neil Snyder, Spring Hill; a sister, Tiffany Gale Snyder, St. Marys; his paternal grandparents, Homer and Wilma Snyder, Bronson; his maternal grandmother, Bonnie Vande Velde, Rossville; and his maternal greatgrandmother, Margaret Vande Velde, Emmett Friends may visit from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (this evening) at the Maple Hill Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS, after a rosary at 6:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. after the visitation. His service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Stanislaus Church in Rossville. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 9968 |  | Obituary- Snyder, Brandon 2 Youth Killed in Traffic Accident A Johnson County teenager died Friday afternoon, November 26,1999, after a head-on collision just north of Lawrence on US-24 highway. According to Kansas Highway Patrol authorities, Brandon Snyder, 17, of Shawnee, was driving on US-24 at about 1:50p.m. near mile marker 392 when his 1989 Chevrolet passenger car went left of center and struck a 1996 Ford passenger car being driven in the opposite direction by Linda Boger, 45, Independence, MO. Snyder died in flight on his way to the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Boger also was taken by helicopter to KU Medical Center. She was listed in serious condition Friday night. This newspaper has not received an update on her condition. Mr. Snyder’s obituary is printed on page 2. | |
| 9969 |  | Obituary- Snyder, Hattie Mrs. Hattie Snyder Mrs. Hattie Jane Snyder, 75, 427 Western, died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 24, 1905, near Delia, the daughter of Calvin O. and Mary McGuire Day, and lived in Topeka since 1924. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Baptist church. She married Bob Snyder who preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Hards. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Alice Baker and Mrs. Lois Helen Stack- house, both of 1831 Grantville Road, and several other nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Hattie Snyder Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Hattie Jane Snyder, 75, 427 Western, who died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Jan. 24, 1905, near Delia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin 0. Day, and had lived at Topeka since 1924. Mrs. Snyder was a member of the Baptist church. Her husband, Bob Snyder, and a daughter, Dorothy Hards, preceded her in death. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Alice Baker and Mrs. Lois Helen Stackhouse, both of 1831 Grantville Road, and several other nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. | |
| 9970 |  | Obituary- Snyder, Stephen Stephen Matthew Snyder Stephen Matthew Snyder, 36, Topeka, passed away May 1, 2017. Stephen was born April 21, 1981, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Stephen and Kathy Clark Snyder. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1999. Stephen married Megan Millard in May 2006; they later divorced. Stephen had been with Cristina Decker for two and a half years. Their love of the Lord brought them closer together. He worked for Winston Brown Construction for five years as a lead carpenter. Stephen currently worked for Kansas Rebuilders LLC. He was a member of First Christian Church and former member of the Shriner’s. Stephen loved and adored his son and was a proud father. He loved coaching his son in wrestling, football, baseball, and basketball. Stephen was a loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Stephen was a compassionate, loving, respectful individual, whose smile could light up a room. Among other things, he enjoyed smoking meat, spending time with family and friends, and yearly family vacations. Stephen is survived by his son, Landon Snyder; father, Stephen Snyder; step-mother, Judy Snyder; siblings, Jessica Anderson (Joe), and Jason Snyder (Tonya); nieces and nephews, Kaiden Craig, Clayton Kennedy, Jaylon Anderson, Marlowe Snyder, and Ansel Snyder. He was also survived by the love of his life, Cristina Decker, and herchildren. Devin Decker, and Kylie Boyce. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Snyder, and his dog, Brody. Funeral services were Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the church. Cremation followed the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Landon’s Fund, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. | |
| 9971 |  | Obituary- Somers, Chauncy Chanucy [sic Chauncey] Somers Chauncy Somers, born at Sterling, Kansas, passed away at San Rosa hospital in San Antonio, Texas, March 27, at the age of 60. He was in business here for a few years, moving to Sterling, Kansas, after the death of his wife; spent a few years in Kansas City, moving to La Feria, Texas, in 1938. He is survived by 2 sons Clyde and Floyd, five grandchildren; two sisters and one brother; Dr. Letha Somers of San Juan, Texas; Mrs. Murrill Northrup and Clifford Somers both of Topeka. His daughter Ermyl passed away a few years ago. | |
| 9972 |  | Obituary- Somers, Ethel Out-of-town friends and relatives who attended Mrs. Ethel Somers’ funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Somers and family from San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Clyde Somers from LaFeria, Texas, Mr. Duain Eaglin and family, Buena Park, California, Mrs. Ola Welch, Lynwood, California, Mrs. Dorothy Blevin, Long Beach, California, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wegener and Dennis of White Cloud, Kansas, Mrs. Ella Whearty, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Craig, and Mrs. Vernon Median, all from Wichita. | |
| 9973 |  | Obituary- Somers, Frank Mr. R.D. James went to Sterling, Kansas, last Saturday, called by the death of Mr. Frank Somers, father of Chauncey Somers, Mr. James's son-in-law. Mr. Somers died at 6 a.m. Saturday after a ten days illness from pneumonia. He had only been home ten days from a winter's stay in Texas, and contracted a cold that developed into pneumonia. | |
| 9974 |  | Obituary- Somers, Leyo The Rossville Reporter Deaths and Funerals Leyo James Somers Funeral services for Mrs. Chauncey Somers were held Sunday afternoon, May 26th, at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church, Rossville, the Rev. Gordon S. Pritchett, officiating. Music for the service was furnished by Mrs. E.G. Griswold, Mrs. E.E. Witter, Miss Leona Griswold, A.L. Ruff and Mrs. Pritchett. The pallbearers were Messrs. B.D. Hayes, Frank Zook, Roy Hawks, Gus Kassebaum, Joe Barney and Earl Barney. Interment was in the Franklin cemetery northwest of Rossville. Mrs. Somers passed away at a hospital in Sterling, Kansas, Friday noon, May 24, following a few days illness at her home later it being deemed necessary to perform an operation. The operation was performed Thursday at midnight and until early Friday morning she was thought to be making a satisfactory recovery, but a few hours before the and a sudden change for the worse developed. He father, Mr. R.D. James and sister, Mrs. Louis Franz left here Thursday night but did not reach her bedside before the end. A brief funeral service was held at Sterling after which the body was brought to Rossville for the service here. Mrs. Somers, who was 33 years old, was born in this community on October 6, 1895, and with the exception of the last few years spent at Sterling had lived here all her life. She joined the U.B. church when she was 8 years of age, later transferred her membership to the Rossville Methodist church and then to the Sterling M.E. church. She was a faithful Sunday School teacher and church worker, and a devoted wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, C.L. Somers, three children, Ermyl, Clyde and Floydie, aged 11, 9 and 6; her father, R.D. James of Rossville, and one sister, Mrs. Ora Franz of Delia. The bereaved relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the people of Rossville in their sad bereavement. [From 30 May 1929] | |
| 9975 |  | Obituary- Somers, Mattie Obituary Mattie James was born March 12, 1892 and died at Sterling Kansas, May 21st, 1912, aged 21 years, 2 months and 9 days. Mattie was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert James and was preceded to the great beyond by her older sister, Bessie, about ten years ago. Mattie was born and reared in this community and by her amiable disposition and attractive ways had endeared herself to all who knew her. She was kind and gentle, studious and ever striving for the better things of life. She began her school work in the district school and later attended the Rossville schools. She later went to Campbell college, a t Holton, Kansas, and it was while a student there she met Mr. Chauncey Somers, and a mutual attachment resulted. They were married April 19, 1911 and went at once to a home provided by the young husband in Rice county. On May 12th a baby son was born to the young parents and for a few days all seemed well until typhoid fever attacked the young mother. Everything that medical skill and loving hearts and trained service could do was done but to no avail and on May 21st, the end came. Early in life Mattie was converted and to the last was happy in her religion. One of her last requests of her mother was to hear a passage from her beloved bible. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor the Rev. Bacon, assisted by Revs. Bland and Wykert. A long procession of sorrowing relatives and neighbors followed to her grave to pay their last tribute of love and respect. A Friend | |
| 9976 |  | Obituary- Somers, Robert See File #2 for better copy. Little Robert Azell Somers-James, son of Chauncey and Mattie (James) Somers, was born near Sterling, Kansas, May 12, and died at the home of his grandfather, Robert James, north of Rossville, on Oct. 27, 1918. Little Axell lost his mother when only eight days old and since then has been tenderly cared for by his maternal grandmother. The entire family became greatly attached to him and he was formally adopted by them about two weeks before his death. He had been in delicate health nearly all summer but had apparently completely recovered and his death came as a surprise. All was done for him that loving care and medical skill could devise, but God took him to his mother. Rev. Mr. Wykert conducted the funeral and preached a very comforting sermon from the text: “I commend you to God.” Azell was laid to rest in the family lot by the side of his mother in Olive Branch cemetery. | |
| 9977 |  | Obituary- Somers, Robert 2 Little Robert Azell Somers-James, son of Chauncey and Mattie (James) Somers, was born near Sterling, Kansas, May 12, and died at the home of his grandfather, Robert James, north of Rossville, on Oct. 27, 1918. Little Axell lost his mother when only eight days old and since then has been tenderly cared for by his maternal grandmother. The entire family became greatly attached to him and he was formally adopted by them about two weeks before his death. He had been in delicate health nearly all summer but had apparently completely recovered and his death came as a surprise. All was done for him that loving care and medical skill could devise, but God took him to his mother. Rev. Mr. Wykert conducted the funeral and preached a very comforting sermon from the text: “I commend you to God.” Azell was laid to rest in the family lot by the side of his mother in Olive Branch cemetery. | |
| 9978 |  | Obituary- Sommers, Donald Donald Sommers VICTORIA — Donald A. Sommers, 48, Victoria, formerly of Delia, died Saturday in a Hays hospital. He apparently had a heart ailment. He was born May 21, 1927, in Topeka and spent most of his life in the Delia community in Jackson County before he moved to Ellis County about three years ago. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He had been a farmer. He was married to the former Irene, Peck, who died later. He then was married to Henrietta Mermis. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Donna Sommers, at home; three sons, Donald Sommers, Topeka, and Michael Sommers and Mitchell Sommers, both at home; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Cheryl Fredrichs, Topeka; his mother, Mrs. Rose Sommers, Russell; a sister, Mrs. Betty Lytkowski, Cleveland, Ohio, and two grandsons. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cline's Mortuary at Victoria. The Victoria Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct graveside services at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery at Walker. Mr. Sommers will lie in state Sunday and Monday at the mortuary. | |
| 9979 |  | Obituary- Sommers, Laura 1 Laura Sommers DELIA -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church here for Mrs. Laura Irene Sommers, 47, Delia, who died Tuesday at a Kansas City, Kan., hospital. She had scleroderma, a skin ailment, and suffered a stroke at the hospital about an hour before she died. She was born August 24, 1918, at Bunker Hill in Russell County, the daughter of Clarence and Laura Peck. She attended elementary and high schools in Bunker Hill and business college at Salina. She was employed by the Kansas State Corporation Commission in Topeka 26 years. Topeka Resident She lived in Topeka from 1950 to 1952. Later she lived in the Sandy Hook community southeast of St. Marys seven years before moving to a farm near Delia six years ago. She was married to Donald A. Sommers Sept. 30, 1950, at Tucumcari, N.M. Besides her husband, survivors include a daughter, Donna Kay Sommers, and two sons, Michael Sommers and Mitchel Sommers, all at home; her father, Clarence S. Peck, Bunker Hill; a sister, Mrs. Fern Whatley, Monroe, La.; and three brothers, Clarence W. Peck, Barberton, Ohio, and Ralph Peck and Wayne Peck, both of Bunker Hill. Burial at Bunker Hill Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Sommers will lie in state from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church. | |
| 9980 |  | Obituary- Sorden, Charles Charles W. Sorden ROSSVILLE — Charles W. Sorden, 77, Rossville, died Sunday, Nov 6, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Sorden owned and operated Skeily Service Stations in Lee's Summit, Mo., for 18 years. He later was a mechanic at Virgil's Automotive Repair in Lee's Summit, Mo., before he retired in 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born April 9, 1917, in Colorado. Mr. Sorden was a member and past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Lee s Summit. He was married to Henrietta Hinkle on Nov. 13, 1945. She died in July 1980. Survivors include two sisters, Flora Stwalley, Topeka, and Phyllis Miller, Rossville; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Langsford-Cox Chapel in Lee s Summit, Mo. Burial will be at Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee's Summit. | |
| 9981 |  | Obituary- Sorden, Charles 2 Charles W. Sorden Charles W. Sorden, 77, Rossville, died Sunday, November 6, 1994, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Sorden owned and operated Skelly Service Station in Lee’s Summit, MO, for 18 years. He later was a mechanic at Virgil’s Automotive Repair in Lee’s Summit, MO, until he retired in 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born April 9, 1917, in Campion, CO, the son of Walter and Fawn Deer Sorden. He moved to Rossville in the late spring of 1994. Mr. Sorden was a member and past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Lee’s Summit, MO. He was marred to Henrietta Hinkle on November 13, 1945. She died in July, 1980. Survivors include two sisters, Flora Stwalley, Topeka, and Phyllis Miller, Rossville; and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Langsford-Cox Chapel in Lee’s Summit, MO. Burial was in Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee’s Summit. | |
| 9982 |  | Obituary- Sorden, Charles P. Charles P. “Chuck” Sorden Charles Patrick “Chuck” Sorden, 50, of Delia, passed away Sunday, August 30,2015. He was born February 20,1965 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Billy Charles and Willa Jean (Stephens) Sorden. He was a 1983 graduate of Seaman High School. Chuck managed the Eastboro NAPA, was a truck driver for Coors Distribution, and most recently drove for Frito-Lay for over 20 years, and had just received his 2 million mild accident free, safe driving award. Chuck married Amy M. Luthi on May 22, 1992 in Golden, CO. She survives. Other survivors include two children, Riley L. Sorden, and Emily M. Sorden of Topeka; a brother, Mike S. Sorden, Topeka; a brother-in-law, Rick Turley, Smithville, MO; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Billie Jean Turley in 2009. Chuck enjoyed cooking, specifically BBQ, camping and fishing. He demonstrated strong mechanical abilities, especially in the automotive area. He also enjoyed raising cattle. A celebration of life ceremony will be 2 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka. The family will receive friends an hour prior 2 to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to DAWGS, http://dawgsonline.org/contact-dawgs. Private inurnment will be at a later date. To leave a special h message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9983 |  | Obituary- Spacek, Herman Herman Spacek WAKARUSA — Herman Spacek, 65, Wakarusa, died Thursday, May 6,1999, at his home. Mr. Spacek worked for Goodyear Rubber and Tire Go. for 16 years. He also had taught at B&B High School in Baileyville and farmed southwest of Centralia. He served as a signalman in the Navy aboard the USS Pivot. He was born March 11,1934, in Emmett, the son of Philip Sr. and Edna Henderson Spacek. He graduated from Wamego High School and Kansas State Teachers College. Mr. Spacek restored and collected antique cars. He was a life member of the Horseless' Carriage Club of America and various antique car dubs. He also was a member of the Wakarusa Presbyterian Church. He was married to June Owens on Dec. 21, 1952, in Centralia. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Candice Stallbaumer, Topeka; two sons, Douglas Spacek and Lewis Spacek, both of Topeka; two sisters, Cora Koch, Fairview, and Frances Kelly, Grand Island, Neb.; and three grandchildren. Mr. Spacek was cremated. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. May 16 in Wakarusa Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Alpha Christian Children's School and Home and sent in care of Vermillion State Bank in Vermillion. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9984 |  | Obituary- Spears, Edna 1 Edna Spears ROSSVILLE — Edna I. Spears, 93, Rossville, died Friday, Aug. 9,2002, at a Topeka retirement home. Mrs. Spears had been a clerk for the Kansas House of Representatives. She was born Aug. 11,1908, in Wamego, the daughter of Arthur and Gertrude Banks Vilven. She was reared in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School. She moved to Rossville in 1928. Mrs. Spears was the oldest member of Rossville United Methodist Church. She was past president of United Methodist Women at the church. She was a 61 -year member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Silver Lake, past worthy matron and district aide. She was president of Legislative Wives Association in Topeka in 1971 and 1972, president of Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas in 1969, past president of the Rossville Ladies Literary and Music Circle and a 60-year member of a Rossville bridge club. She married LaVerne H. Spears on Dec. 3, 1927, in Seneca. He died on Dec. 15,1991. Mrs, Spears also was preceded in death by a grandson, Earl Queen, in 1967. Survivors include two daughters, Helen L. Miller, Topeka, and Ruth E. Larson, Rossville; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Chapter No. 176 of the Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a Star Service. Burial will be at Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Spears will lie in state at the Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville after 2 p.m. today. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or to Loyal Chapter No. 176 of the order of the Eastern Star and sent in care of the funeral chapel. | |
| 9985 |  | Obituary- Spears, Edna 2 Edna I. Spears Edna I. Spears, Rossville, died Friday, August 9, 2002, at a Topeka retirement center. She was born August 11, 1908, in Wamego, the daughter of Arthur and Gertrude Banks Vilven. She had lived in the Rossville community since 1928. She grew up in the Wamego community and was graduated from Wamego High School. She attended Kansas State Agricultural College in Manhattan. She had worked as a clerk for the Kansas House of Representatives. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church. She had served as the church treasurer for many years, and was a member of the United Methodist Women and served as president in 1976. She was a 61-year member of Loyal Chapter No. 176 Order of the Eastern Star, Silver Lake. She had served as Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star for four years and as a District Aide for the Eastern Star. She served as president of Legislative Wives Association in Topeka in 1971-1972. She was president of Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas in 1969. She was a member and past president of the Rossville Ladies Literary and Music Circle. She had been a member of a local Bridge Club for over 60 years. She supported her husband in all of his activities. She and her husband traveled extensively throughout Europe, South America, twice around the world, Oriental countries, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, China, and Hawaii. She and her husband wintered in Sun City, AZ for many years and she continued to do so after his death until recent years. On December 3, 1927, she married LaVerne H. Spears at Seneca. He died December 15, 1991. A grandson, Earl Queen, died in 1967. Survivors include two daughters, Helen L. Miller, Topeka, and Ruth E. Larson, Rossville; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Rossville United Methodist Church where Loyal Chapter No. 176 Order of the Eastern Star conducted a Star memorial service. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. Family visitation was held at Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville, from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church or Loyal Chapter No. 176 Order of the Eastern Star and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, KS 66533. | |
| 9986 |  | Obituary- Spears, LaVerne 1 LaVerne Herbert Spears ROSSVILLE — LaVerne Herbert Spears, 85, Rossville, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1991, at his home. He served as mayor of Rossville 10 years and two terms as president of the Kansas League of Municipalities. In 1964, he was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives and served 10 years. He owned and operated a grain and livestock farm near Rossville, was a general agent for Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance 32 years and had been a partner in Massey-Ferguson Farm Implement dealership in Rossville. He had owned the Gamble Store in Wamego and had been manager of the International-Harvester dealership in Valley Falls. He was born Sept. 20, 1906, in Louisville, the son of Herbert and Flora Obera Laughlin Spears. He was graduated from Wamego High School in 1924 and from Kansas State College in Manhattan in 1936. He moved to Rossville in 1928. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rossville and an affiliate member of Willowbrook United Methodist Church in Sun City, Ariz. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge more than 50 years and a current member of Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, in Silver Lake. He was master of the former Hesperian Lodge No. 111, AF&AM, in Rossville in 1944. He was a member of Scottish Rite consistory and Arab Shrine, both in Topeka. He was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176, Order of Eastern Star, in Silver Lake and had been worthy patron of the former Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of Eastern Star, in Rossville eight times. He was elected worthy grand patron of the Kansas Grand Chapter of Order of Eastern Star and served on the Necrology Committee of General Grand Chapter from 1970 to 1973. He was a member of the Lions Club in Rossville and Bell Lions Club in Sun City, Ariz., where he served as president in 1990. He was a charter member of the board of Cross Creek Watershed District No. 42 and had been treasurer 35 years. He was married to Edna Iona Vilven Dec. 3, 1927, in Seneca. She survives. A grandson, Earl Queen, preceded him in death. Other survivors include two daughters, Helen L. Cook and Ruth E. Larson, both of Rossville; five grand¬children and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Masonic services will be conducted by Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Spears will lie in state after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Rossville, 66533, or Willowbrook Foundation, 19390 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, Ariz., 85373. | |
| 9987 |  | Obituary- Spears, LaVerne 2 LaVerne He Spears LaVerne Herbert Spears, 85, Rossville, died Sunday, December 15,1991, at his home. He served as mayor of Rossville for ten years and two terms as president of the Kansas League of Municipalities. In 1964, he was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives and served ten years. He owned and operated a grain and livestock farm near Rossville; was a general agent for Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance for 32 years; and had been a partner in Massey-Ferguson Farm Implement dealership in Rossville. He had owned the Gamble Store in Wamego and had been manager of the International- Harvester dealership in Valley Falls. He was born September 20, 1906, in Louisville, the son of Herbert and Flora Obera Laughlin Spears. He was graduated from Wamego High School in 1924, and from Kansas State College in Manhattan in 1936. He moved to Rossville in 1928. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Rossville and an affiliate member of Willowbrook United Methodist Church in Sun City, Ariz. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge more than 50 years and a current member of Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, in Silver Lake. He was master of the former Hesperian Lodge No. 11, AF&AM, in Rossville in 1944. He was a member of Scottish Rite consistory and Arab Shrine, both in Topeka. He was a member of Loyal Chapter No. 176, Order of Eastern Star, in Silver Lake and had been worthy patron of the former Amaryllis Chapter No. 321, Order of Eastern Star, in Rossville eight times. He was elected worthy grand patron of the Kansas Grand Chapter of Order of Eastern Star and served on the Necrology Committee of General Grand Chapter from 1970 to 1973. He was a member of the Lions Club in Rossville and Bell Lions Club in Sun City, Ariz., where he served as president in 1990. He was a charter member of the board of Cross Creek Watershed District No. 42 and had been treasurer 35 years. He was married to Edna Iona Vilven December 3, 1927, in Seneca. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Helen L. Cook and Ruth E. Larson, both of Rossville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 19, at Parker-Price Mortuary in Topeka. Masonic services will be conducted by Lake Lodge No 50 AF&AM. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Spears will lie in state after 8 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Rossville, 66533, or Willowbrook Foundation, 19390 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, Ariz. 85373. | |
| 9988 |  | Obituary- Spencer, Andrew Andrew Spencer, aged 23 years, died at his home two miles south-west of Rossville last Monday after a very brief illness. He was stricken with typhoid fever last Friday and was unconscious from that date until the time of his death. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. C.N. Riggles Tuesday afternoon and the interment was made in the city cemetery. [From The Rossville News, Friday, August 17, 1900] | |
| 9989 |  | Obituary- Spencer, Mary Rossville relatives received word the first of the week of the death of Mrs. Mary Spencer at her home in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Spencer had been paralyzed for a number of years and her death was not unexpected. She is the sister of Mrs. Ann Marney and Ed Stovall of this city. | |
| 9990 |  | Obituary- Spetter, Charles Charles Spetter Mont. — Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Drummond, Mont., for Charles Spetter, 65, Hall, formerly of Topeka. He died Thursday, March 7, at a Helena hospital. Mr. Spetter owned and operated a radio and television repair shop. He was born Sept. 17, 1919, at Clovis, N.M., the son of Otis and Sophea Polenek Spetter. He moved with his parents to Topeka at an early age and lived in Topeka almost 20 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U S. Marine Corps on Iwo Jima. He moved to Butte, Mont., after his discharge. His wife, Mrs. Dorothy Palmer Spetter, died in 1954. Survivors include a brother, Eugene Spetter, Delia; and three sisters, Sister Viola Prue, Paxico, Sister Mathilda Spetter, Yucaipa, Calif., and Gertrude Spetter, Pharr, Texas. Mr. Spetter was cremated. Jewell Funeral Home, Deer Lodge, Mont., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 9991 |  | Obituary- Spetter, Eugene EUGENE N. Eugene N. Spetter, 92, Delia, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017, at the St. Mary’s Health Center. Eugene was born March 3,1925, at home on a dairy farm on the outskirts of Topeka, Ks., the son of Otis and Sophe Polenek Spetter. Eugene married Nellie Dain at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church on May 1,1950. She preceded him in death on October 13, 2007. Eugene retired from Ed Marlings as a TV technician in 1988. He dearly loved the game of golf and played his last game at the age of 89. He was very proud of the fact he made a total of 5 holes in one! Eugene is survived by his children, Judy (Verlon) Cress, Sarah (Mike Richmond) Bahner, Cecil (Anna) Spetter, Ramna Cookie (Dan) Kochaniec, Patti (Richard) Jordan & Leo Same Spetter, 26 Grandkids, 46 Great- SPETTER Grandkids, & 8 Great- Great-Grandkids. He was predeceased by his parents, 4 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 grandsons, Sean Donnelly & John Kochaniec. Eugene was cremated. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 5, 2018, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, Ks. The funeral service will begin at Noon. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society , 1315 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604. Family graveside ser-vices will be held on the dairy farm where he was born which is now West Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1-70 & Auburn Road. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 9992 |  | Obituary- Spetter, Nellie Nellie Spetter Nellie A. Spetter, 77, passed away Oct. 13, 2007, at her daughter’s residence in Delia. She was born Oct. 19, 1930, in Osawatomie, the daughter of Cecil and Laura Adams-Dain. Nellie grew up in Beagle. She married Nicholas Eugene Spetter on May 1, 1950, at Most Pure Heart Catholic Church in Topeka. He survives. Mrs. Spetter was a homemaker and had graduated from the Menninger Bible Study Group. She enjoyed woodworking, sewing and baking, and she especially liked taking her grandchildren and great-grandchildren fishing. She was known to all in Delia as Grandma Spetter. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Eugene; four daughters, Judy Cress of Delia, Sarah Bahner of Columbus, Ohio, Cookie Kochaniec of Parrish, Fla., and Patricia Jordan of Peculiar, Mo.; two sons, Cecil Spetter of Delia and Sam Spetter of Holton. She is also survived by one brother, Wesley Dain of Silver Lake, 25 grandchildren, and 37 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Virginia Jackson and Ruth Hippensteel, her brothers, Don and Bill Dain, and two grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Oct. 19 at Penwell- Gabel Parker-Price Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to Home Health/Hospice of Holton Community Hospital, 1110 Columbine Dr., Holton, KS 66436. | |
| 9993 |  | Obituary- Spielman, Christi Christi Renee Spielman, 54, was surrounded by her family as she passed away on the morning of March 30, 2022. She was born November 10, 1967 at Topeka to Lloyd and Patricia (Olejnik) Tomson. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1986 and went on to attend and graduate from Washburn University. Christi married Michael K. Spielman on September 25, 1994 at Sacred Heart in Delia, Kansas. They raised 3 children, Benjamin, Brandon and Katelyn (Katie). Christi was employed at Fork in the Road, Riley, Kansas. She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Clay Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Spielman. She is survived by her family, sons, Benjamin Spielman and Brandon Spielman, Manhattan, and daughter, Katie Spielman, Clay Center; her parents, Lloyd and Patricia Tomson, Rossville; a brother, Craig (JoAnn) Tomson, Wichita; a sister, Jill (Marc) Carver, Topeka; a sister-in-law Kerri Spielman, Clay Center; in-laws, Norval and Linda Spielman, Manhattan; nephews Zayden Tomson; Tyler, Garrett and Jacob Carver; Jordan, Justin, Jonathan and Jason Entgelmeier; and so many more family members and wonderful friends. A celebration of life service will be held for Christi on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay Center at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be a private service with family Memorial contributions may be made to the Christi Spielman Memorial fund to benefit their children, Ben, Brandon and Katie c/o the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th St, Clay Center, Ks. | |
| 9994 |  | Obituary- Spiker, Alice Mr. and Mrs. Joe Navarre, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Maupin of Silver lake, were in Topeka Wednesday, morning to attend the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Alice Spiker held at the Holy Name Catholic Church. | |
| 9995 |  | Obituary- Spiker, Janice Janice Marie (Colson) Spiker, 76, of Topeka, passed Saturday, June 15, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by family, after brave battles with breast and liver cancer. Janice was born May 1, 1943, in Beloit, Kansas, to Alvin and Rose (Simmons) Colson. She grew up in the Iona Kansas area and attended Rossville High School where she graduated in 1961. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Lonnie and her son, Timothy “Scott” and daughter-in-law June Spiker of Silver Lake. Janice leaves behind a brother, Dennis (wife Kathy) Colson of Ponder, TX and her grandchildren Codi Spiker of Kansas City, MO, Chelsey (husband Tyler) Boxberger of Olathe and Corey of Silver Lake, sister in-laws, Judy Seitz, Topeka, KS Jackie Colson, Idaho, Traci Parkin of Nevada. Other survivors include numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Janice was proceeded in death by her parents Alvin and Rose Colson and siblings, Bill Colson and Dean Colson. Janice was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, she very seldom missed her grandchildren’s school functions and sporting events. Janice was employed at Goodyear for 37 years. She was a Creative Memories consultant for several years, she always loved crafting. She also belonged to the Red Hat society. She and Lonnie were very active in the Arab Shrine community. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions in her memory may be made to: KMF, Cancer Research, 5835 SW 29th St.,Topeka, KS 66614. | |
| 9996 |  | Obituary- Spotts, Charles Charles Daniel Spotts Charles D. Spotts, aged 64, died last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. Lockenour, near Menoken, after a brief illness. The funeral was held yesterday from the Conwell Chapel in North Topeka and the body brought to Rossville cemetery. The Spotts family formerly lived here on the farm now owned by Mrs. J.M. Parr, leaving hear about fifteen years ago. The son Clifford, who died in France was buried here several months ago. | |
| 9997 |  | Obituary- Spotts, Clifford Rest At Home The body of Pvt. Clifford Chase Spotts, 30, who was killed in action in France July 21, 1918, arrived in Topeka Wednesday. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) afternoon from the Presbyterian church here. Burial will be in Rossville cemetery. The ceremonies will be conducted by his comrades of the Rossville Legion Post. Private Spotts was inducted into service September 19, 1917. At that time he was working for his father on a farm southeast of Tecumseh. He was made a member of Co. D, 353rd infantry at Camp Funston. He was transferred to Camp Pike November 12, where he became a member of Battery F, 334th field artillery. He went overseas in April, 1918. While overseas he was a member of Battery B 6th field artillery. He was a driver of an ammunition wagon and it was while returning from the front for another load of ammunition that he and his team was killed by a shell. Spotts was buried in the Commune of Missey-Aux Bois, Aisne, France. He is survived by his father, C.D. Spotts, who lives near Tecumseh and a sister, Mrs. Luther Lockenour, of Menoken. HIs mother was buried here last July. He was born in Friend, Nebr., Feb. 18, 1988. He came to Shawnee County with his father when a boy. The family resided here for several years. | |
| 9998 |  | Obituary- Springer, Ernest 1 Ernest Springer DELIA — Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Presbyterian Church here for Ernest H. Springer, 96, Delia who died Tuesday night in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted Nov. 8. He was born Nov. 8, 1879, in Brown County and spent most of his life in the Delia community. He was a member of the former Adrian United Brethren Church north of Delia. He was a farmer. He was married to Lora Richardson on Aug. 20,1899. She died April 23,1964. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Herma Stauffer, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mrs. Sylvia McGue, 3700 Wilder Road; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Dressier, Belleville; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Delia Cemetery. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home at St Marys. ERNEST H. SPRINGER Ernest H. Springer, 96, Delia, died Tuesday, December 9, 1975 at a Topeka hospital where he was admitted on November 8. He was born November 8, 1879 in Brown County, Kansas, and lived most of his life in the Delia area. As a youth, he was baptized in the former Adrian United Brethren Church north of Delia. Mr. Springer was a farmer until his retirement. On August 20, 1899 he married Lora Richardson. She died in 1967. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Herma Stauffer, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mrs. Sylvia McGue, Topeka; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Dressier, Belleville, Ks.; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Delia Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Delia Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the Verschelden Funeral Chapel from 2:00 p.m. Thursday until noon on Friday; then from 1:00 until service time at the Delia church. | |
| 9999 |  | Obituary- Springer, Lora 1 Lora O. Springer, 81 Delia, Dies Mrs. Lora Olive Springer, 81, Delia, died Thursday at a Topeka hospital. She was born Oct. 11, 1882, at Ridge Farm, Ill., and moved to Delia with her parents when she was 16 years old. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Delia. She was married to Ernest H. Springer and Delia August 20, 1899. She and her husband observed their golden wedding anniversary in August, 1949. Survivors include her husband, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Herma Stauffer, Cheyenne Wyo., and Mrs. Sylvia McGue, 3700 Wilder Road; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church at Delia with burial in Delia Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 1p.m. today to noon Saturday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Shawnee County Parental Home Fund, Shawnee County Juvenile Court, Topeka. Springer, Mrs. Lora Olive – Of Delia, Age 81. Passed away April 23, 1964. Services at 2 pm. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church at Delia, the Rev. Donald Sears officiating. Interment, Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Springer will lie in state from 1 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday when she will be taken to the church at Delia. The family requests no flowers, but would appreciate memorial contributions to the Shawnee County Parental Home Fund, Shawnee County Juvenile Court, Courthouse, Topeka. Verschelden Funeral Home St. Marys, Kan. | |
| 10000 |  | Obituary- Springer, Lora 2 DELIA RESIDENT DIES IN HOSPITAL Mrs. Lora Olive Springer, 81, of Delia died early Thursday morning at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born October 11, 1882, at Ridge Farm, Illinois. She moved to the Delia Community with her parents when she was 16 years old. She was married to Ernest H. Springer at Delia, August 20, 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Springer celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Delia, August 1949. Mrs. Springer was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia. She is survived by her husband, Ernest H. Springer; two daughters, Mrs. Herma Stauffer, Cheyenne, Who., and Mrs. Sylvia McGue, Topeka; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church at Delia. Interment was in the Delia Cemetery. Rev. Donald Sears officiated. Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys, was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Gail Keller, Burton Keller, Roy Keller, Charles Keller, Vernon Keller, and Cecil Peters. |
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