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| 10501 |  | Obituary- Vacek, Marie Marie Vacek Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Mortuary for Marie L. Vacek, 84, 7412 W. 6th, formerly of 131 N. Quinton, who died Monday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted May 29. She had an abdominal ailment. She was born March 15, 1886, in Poland and had lived in the United States 78 years. She spent her early life in the Delia community and spent the past 15 years in Topeka. Miss Vacek worked for the American Red Cross in New Jersey during World War I and later spent 15 years as a social worker at Columbus and Dayton, both in Ohio. She worked 25 years at Howell Neighborhood House at Chicago, before she retired. She worked a year at a Presbyterian mission school in Alaska. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Four nephews and three nieces survive. Burial will be in Moravian Cemetery near Delia. Vacek, Marie L. – Age 84, Passed away June 1, 1970. Services 1:30 p.m. Wed., Parker Mortuary. Rev. Dwight Seneker, Delia Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment Moravian Cemetery north of Rossville. Parker Mortuary 900 N. Jackson CE 4-5850 | |
| 10502 |  | Obituary- Vacek, Mary 1 Mrs. Mary Vacek DELIA - Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church here for Mrs. Mary Vacek, 78, Glen Elder, who died Saturday in a Beloit hospital. She was born Dec. 27, 1888, at Emmett and lived in the Delia community many years before she moved to Glen Elder in Mitchell County. She attended the Presbyterian Church at Delia. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sophie Cox, Glen Elder; two sons, John Vacek, Junction City, and Joe Vacek, Manhattan; two brothers, Joseph Kalcik, Silver Lake, and Edward Kalcik, Scranton; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Saia, Emmett, and Mrs. Christina Saia, Delia; a grandson, and a granddaughter. Burial will be in Czech Moravian Cemetery northeast of Rossville. Domoney Funeral Home at Downs is in charge of arrangements. [Also front panel of funeral card] | |
| 10503 |  | Obituary- Vacek, Vilem Note: only tombstone inscription available | |
| 10504 |  | Obituary- Vacek, Zofie Note from cemetery records: A passerby who died and is buried in the Czech-Moravian Cemetery. | |
| 10505 |  | Obituary- Vail, Dorothy Dorothy Mary Reser Vail Dorothy Mary Reser Vail, 95, Topeka, died Tuesday, Feb 17, 2004, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Mrs. Vail was a staff nurse at Security Benefit Hospital from 1933 to 1940 and at St. Francis Hospital from 1956 to 1982. She and her twin brother Clarence were born Aug. 16, 1908, in St. Marys, to John Henry Reser and Helen Agnes “Nellie” McDonnell. She graduated from St. Marys Academy and attended St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1931. She married Lester Isaac Vail on March 7, 1940, in Topeka. He died in March 2001. Dorothy and Lester moved to Richland in 1940 and then to Topeka in 1967. Mrs. Vail was a member of St. Matthew parish. She had been a resident at Presbyterian Manor since 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bernard, Clarence, Donald, Eugene and John Henry; and sister, Veronica. Survivors include a sister, Clara Marie Sterkel, Denver; four daughters and sons-in-law, Lorene and John Sabo, Sedalia, Colo., Loretta and John Ralston, Kansas City, Mo., Rosemary and Duane Henson, Berryton, and Roberta and Art Zeller, Littleton, Colo.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A visitation will be at 4 p.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church. A parish rosary recited at 7:5 p.m. will be followed by a prayer service. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center, 701 E. Hampton Ave., Suite 420, Englewood, Colo., 80110, or to St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2700 S.E. Virginia, Topeka, 66605. Dorothy led a life marked by humble service. Her enduring faith and warm spirit will be long remembered by her family and friends. Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 10506 |  | Obituary- Van Hole, Leo Leo John Van Hole Leo John Van Hole, 95, died of Mesothelioma on October 2,2011 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on July 26, 1916 as the eighth child of Remi and Daisy Van Hole on a farm west of St. Marys, Kansas. The family which eventually consisted of ten children lived on several farms around St. Marys and later near Valley Falls, Kansas. As the family stories say and the history books confirm, life in rural Kansas during the 1920’s and early 1930’s consisted of hard physical labor, harsh summers and winters, and sparse incomes. John (the name he preferred) never forgot what it was like to be poor and spent his life protecting his own family from such a fate. John attended Catholic and public schools. Some were even the proverbial one-room country schools which according to him were always at least five miles from home. He attended Valley Falls High School where he met his future bride Mary Alice Huber. After high school John and Mary married in the midst of the Great Depression with what must have been a deep trust that the future would get better. They started married life with nothing more than their wedding vows. The marriage lasted over seventy-seven years. John got a job with the Santa Fe Railroad which involved helping rebuild steam locomotives. Diesel locomotives replaced steam engines in 1949 and John had to find other employment. He pur-chased a service station business in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka where his family lived at the time. He and Mary ran this successful business for 12 years. It enabled them to put their daughter and son through college. The work was not easy, but John and Mary had many fond memories of that time in their lives. They closed the business the same week that their son graduated from college--”mission accomplished. John got rehired by the Santa Fe as a machinist and worked there until he retired in 1981. John and Mary had a long and enjoyable retirement. Early on they enjoyed dancing and traveling. They played golf with the Santa Fe retirees for many years. John played golf until he was 92 years old. He also regularly exercised at the North Topeka YMCA until his final illness overcame him. He had many friends at the YMCA whom he enjoyed being with every week. As with everyone there was some sadness in John’s life. Only a sister Helen, of Grand Junction, Colorado remains of all of John’s siblings. The others were Frank, Remi, Larry, Phil, Jean, Lucille, Rebecca, and Marie. A granddaughter, Carol Van Hole, also preceded him. And finally, Mary his wife of so many years continues to endure a downhill path with Alzheimer’s disease. John leaves three loving granddaughters, Stephanie Ball, Suzanne Ball, and Diane Van Hole. He also leaves two people who owe him their existence and to whom he gave a lifetime of love and support. He was our Dad. Ruth Ball and Steve Van Hole. John was cremated. A gathering of friends is planned from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday October 8th at Penwell-Gabel Family Center, 1940 NW Central Ave., Topeka. Memorial donation may be sent to the Kuehne-Thomas Branch YMCA, 1936 NW Tyler, Topeka, KS 66608. | |
| 10507 |  | Obituary- Van Orsdol, Francis 1 FRANCIS MARION VAN ORSDOL The passing on of F. M. VanOrsdol last week, an old pioneer resident of Silver Lake township, marks the end of the founders of three families in that vicinity. Three brothers and their wives who located there in 1869, now lie buried in Prairie Home cemetery. The funeral ceremonies were held Monday afternoon in the Second Presbyterian church of North Topeka, conducted by the Rev. G. G. Horne of Oakland assisted by the G. A. R. and W. R. C. of Topeka. The music was in charge of Mr. Charles Pence, who, with a selected quartet, sang the following: “Somewhere the Sun Is Shining,” “Lead Kindly Light,” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” The singers were lifelong acquaintances of the deceased and the music was well rendered. The minister read as a scripture lesson the 90th Psalm, taking as a text Job 5:2,6—“Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season.” He presented an able and beautiful discourse. The short ritual ceremony of the G. A. R., as they surrounded the casket, headed by their color bearer, was very impressive. The daughters of the W. R. C. all dressed in white, recited the ceremony of that order in a very creditable manner. At the close taps was sounded by a member of the bugle corps. The pallbearers were his four sons, a grandson and a son-in-law. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The following obituary was presented and read by a grand-daughter, Miss Ruth VanOrsdol: Francis Marion VanOrsdol was born September 18, 1842, in Louisa county, Iowa, and died August 17, 1928, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. E. Strimple, of 1821 Clay Street, Topeka, Kansas. His parents, soon after his birth, moved from Louisa county to Henry county, locating on a farm near Mount Pleasant, where Marion, as he was familiarly known, spent his youth, working on the farm during most of the year. During the midwinter he walked to and from the nearest school. While yet a boy his country called for volunteers to suppress a great civil rebellion. Marion was among the first to answer the call by enlisting in Company K, 4th Iowa Cavalry, made up of home boys. His first and immediate service was with his command in pursuit pf General Price who was planning a raid into Kansas. He was with Grant at Shiloh, Memphis, Vicksburg and the other great batles of this noted General, and lastly he was with Sherman on that mem¬orable march to the sea. He was mustered out at Atlanta with an honorable discharge as a soldier. The G. A. R. and W. R. C., to him, were noble organizations. His country’s flag he revered and the little brown button always on the lapel of his coat, he cherished. | |
| 10508 |  | Obituary- Van Orsdol, Francis 2 When the army was disbanded, he returned to his native state where he was united in marriage to Miss Kate Howe of Mount Pleasant. In the autumn of 1869, with his wife and a covered wagon, his only possessions, he turned his face toward Kansas, locating in Shawnee county, where he ever remained, living on the same farm for over fifty years. Fruit growing, grain farming and stockraising, was his life work until the death of his wife, December 15, 1917. His viewpoint of the world then changed and he retired spending the evening of his day with his daughter in Topeka. Mr. VanOrsdol was a great lover of fruits and flowers. He was intensely patriotic but never courted public favor. His four score and six years were peaceful and tranquil. He seldom worried and never grieved over material things. He met the final summons as he had met every call. Placing his hands over his chest, he smiled and passed on into eternity. He is survived by his only daughter, Belle, his four sons, Will, George James and Frank, and one surviving brother, James O. VanOrsdol of Springfield, Colorado. | |
| 10509 |  | Obituary- Van Orsdol, J. Frank J. Frank Van Orsdol J. Frank Van Orsdol, 82, of route 6, died Tuesday morning in a Topeka hospital. He was born April 5, 1876 near Silver Lake and had spent his entire life in that community. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, and Loyd Chapter No. 176, Order of Eastern Star, at Silver Lake. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rovena Van Orsdol of the home; a son, Raymond R. Van Orsdol of Grantville, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 pm Wednesday in the Parker mortuary with burial in Prairie Home cemetery. We are all very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Frank Van Orsdol Monday night. He had been a long-time resident of this neighborhood. He leaves to mourn his going his wife, one son and two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends, for he was a friend to all. To know him was to love him. Funeral services were at 2 o’clock December 24 at Parker Funeral Home with burial in Prairie Home Cemetery. | |
| 10510 |  | Obituary- Van Orsdol, James Mr. James M. Van Orsdol died June 16 at age 60. He was born at the home place near Silver Lake in 1873. | |
| 10511 |  | Obituary- Van Sickle, Helen HELEN EILEEN VAN SICKLE Helen Eileen Van Sickle, 88, died at her home in Emporia on July 17, 2013. Helen Eileen Briggs was born July 10, 1925 at Reading, Kansas, the daughter of Harry Harvey and Clarice Fuller Briggs. She graduated from Reading High School in 1942. She married Coburn Van Sickle on May 28, 1944. During the 1940s, she worked at Fort Jewelry and Kansas Power and Light in Emporia. She and her husband owned and operated Van Sickle Oil Company from 1948 until 1987. She also was a homemaker. She was a member of the Newman Auxiliary and served on the Auxiliary Board. She was a volunteer for the bloodmobile and an Election Day worker for many years. She was a member of Emporia Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Van Sickle is survived by her husband of the home; two daughters, Sally (Fred) Linhart of Emporia, Lori (Jerry) Schwilling of Rossville; five grandchildren, Jessica (Brigham) Joy, Daniel (Lisa) Linhart, Cameron Grant, Aaron Grant, and Kelsey Linhart; and five great-grandchildren, Caleb, Ellie and Will Linhart, and Kelynn and Beckett Joy. Two other children, Deborah Lynn and John David, preceded her in death. The family received friends at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home on Sunday, July 21 at 7 pm until 8 pm. Graveside services were Monday, July 22 at 10 am at Lincoln Cemetery in Lebo. The Rev. Norbert Tegtmeier of Messiah Lutheran Church conducted the service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hand in Hand Hospice and sent in care of Roberts-Blue- Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box #175, Emporia, KS 66801. Online condolences maybe left for the family at the funeral home web site, www.robertsblue.com. | |
| 10512 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Anna 1 Anna Marie Van Vleck Anna Marie Van Vleck, 83, Rossville, died Thursday, August 22, 2002, at a Topeka hospital. She was born April 4, 1919, at Ulmerfeld-Hausmening, Austria. She grew up in the Ulmerfeld-Hausmening, Austria community and lived there until she moved to the Rossville community in 1953. She became a naturalized citizen in 1958. She was a homemaker. She attended the Rossville Chris¬tian Church, and was a member of the Rossville Senior Citizens. On October 31, 1956, she mar¬ried Omer Van Vleck in Yates Center. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Omer Lee Van Vleck, Rossville; a daughter, Sharon Landreth, Junc¬tion City; a daughter-in-law, Betty Hinterweger Cummings, St. Marys; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Her service was at 2 p.m. Mon¬day at the Rossville Christian Church. Burial was in the Rossville Cemetery. A family visitation was held at Piper Funeral Chapel Sun¬day evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Citi¬zen Center and sent in care of Pip¬er Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville 66533. | |
| 10513 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Anna 3 Anna Van Vleck ROSSVILLE—Anna Marie Van Vleck, 83, Rossville, died Thursday, Aug. 22,2002, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Van Vleck was a homemaker. She was born April 4, 1919, in Ulmerfeld-Hausmening, Austria. She grew up in the Ulmerfeld-Hausmening, Austria, community and lived there until coming to the United States in 1953. She became a naturalized citizen in 1958. Mrs. Van Vleck was a member of the Rossville Senior Citizens and a former member of a Topeka bowling league. She attended the Rossville Chris¬tian Church. She married Omer Van Vleck on Oct. 31, 1956, at Yates Center. He survives. Survivors also include a son, Omer Lee Van Vleck, Rossville; a daughter, Sharon Landreth, Junction City; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great¬grandchildren. Mrs. Van Vleck was preceded in death by a son, Eric H. Hinterweger, on Dec. 15, 1998. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ross¬ville Christian Church. Burial will be in the Ross¬ville Cemetery. Mrs. Van Vleck will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Rossville Senior Citizen Center, sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, Kan., 66533. | |
| 10514 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Arthur Arthur Van Vleck dies at age 80 Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Parker Mortuary in Topeka for Arthur I. Van Vleck, 80, who died Monday at his home, 188 Holman, Topeka. He was a former oper¬ator of Topeka streetcars, retiring when buses re¬placed the older vehicles. Born near Rossville Aug. 26, 1881, Mr. Van Vleck lived in Topeka since 1918. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Irving at home, and Homer of Prairie Village; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel O. McGrew and Mrs. Helen L. Murphy, Topeka; three brothers, Clarence of Top¬eka, Harry of Kansas City, Kansas, and Mahlin of Kan¬sas City, Mo., and eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery, with the Parker Mortuary in charge. | |
| 10515 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Charles R. Charles R. Van Vleck Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Parker- Price Mortuary for Charles Rolland Van Vleck, 60, Topeka, who died Saturday, June 15, 2002, at a Topeka hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo, to Edward Foster and Luella McConnell Van Vleck. He graduated from Delia High School in Delia. He spent most of his life in Topeka. He worked for Southwest¬ern Bell Telephone as a repeater technician for 33 years before he retired in 1998. He was a volunteer for Joyful Harvest Church. He was active in the Masters Pool League for many years. Survivors include a son, Charles R. Van Vleck II, Ozawkie; five daughters, Kristy Roe and Sheena Wingo, both in Topeka, Buffy Norton, Galveston, Texas, and Rebecca Jaap and Rachel Van Vleck, both in Oskaloosa; a brother, Clifford Van Vleck, Topeka; two sisters, Laura Thomas, Topeka, and Mary Kay Neidfeldt, McFarland; and 14 grandchildren. Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville will conduct graveside services at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Van Vleck will lie in state after 3 p.m. today at the mortuary, where relatives and friends will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Joyful Harvest Church, P.O. Box 8046, Topeka, 66608. | |
| 10516 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Clarence CLARENCE E. VAN VLECK Clarence E. Van Vleck, 95, Topeka, died Wednesday, August 15, 1979, at his home after a short illness. He was born November 5, 1883, near Rossville, the son of Frank and Olivia Van Vleck. Mr. Van Vleck retired in 1949, after 43 years service as a signalman for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a 60-year member of Ohio Lodge 132 of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Silver Lake. He was married to Mattie Glidwell in 1913. She died in 1946. Survivors include a son, Glenn Van Vleck, and a brother, Harry Van Vleck, Kansas City, Ks. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday at Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka. Burial was in Rochester Cemetery. | |
| 10517 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Edward Edward Van Vleck of Kansas City, brother of Jeff Van Vleck, was killed in action, on March 22. He leaves a wife and four children. | |
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| 10519 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Frank F. Frank F. Van Vleck Frank F. Van Vleck, 76, Topeka, died Friday, February 22, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Van Vleck served in the Army from 1940 until 1961, when he retired with the rank of master sergeant. He served during World War II and Korea and was later stationed in Germany. He also was manager of South Topeka Van Vleck Auto Supply Store for 20 years. He was born January 26, 1915, at Rossville, the son of Walter and Bessie Edith Gutshall Van Vleck. He was graduated Froth Rossville High School in 1933. Mr. Van Vleck was a member of American Legion Capitol Post No. 1 and Moose Lodge No. 555. He was married to Naomi Faye Patterson on September 15, 1942, at Holton. She died in 1977. Survivors include two sons, Frank Darrel Van Vleck, Mari-etta, Ga., and Ronald Alan Van Vleck, Topeka; a sister, Gladys Chilson, Federal Way, Wash.; three brothers, Walter L. Van Vleck, Topeka, Marvin Van Vleck, Athens, Ga., and Omer Van Vleck, Rossville; and four grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday (today) at Parker-Price Mortuary. Military honors were conducted by Philip Billard Post No. 1650, Veterans of Foreign Wars at Topeka Patio Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 4300 Drury Lane, Topeka, 66604. Frank F. Van Vleck Frank F. Van Vleck, 76, Topeka, died Friday, Feb. 22, 1991, at a local hospital. Mr. Van Vleck served in the Army from 1940 until 1961 when he retired with the rank of master sergeant. He served during World War II and Korea and was later stationed in Germany. He also was manager of South Tope¬ka Van Vleck Auto Supply Store for 20 years. He was born Jan. 26, 1915, at Rossville, the son of Walter and Bes¬sie Edith Gutshall Van Vleck. He was graduated from Rossville High School in 1933. Mr. Van Vleck was a member of American Legion Capitol Post No. 1 and Moose Lodge No. 555. He was married to Naomi Faye Pat¬terson on Sept. 15, 1942, at Holton. She died in 1977. Survivors include two sons, Frank Darrel Van Vleck, Marietta, Ga., and Ronald Alan Van Vleck, Topeka; a sister, Gladys Chilson, Federal Way, Wash.; three brothers, Walter L. Van Vleck, Topeka, Marvin Van Vleck, Athens, Ga., and Omer Van Vleck, Rossville: and four grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Military honors will be conducted by Philip Billard Post No. 1650 Veterans of Foreign Wars at Topeka Patio Ceme¬tery. Mr. Van Vleck will lie in state from 5 p.m. today until service hour. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 4300 Drury Lane, Topeka, 66604. | |
| 10520 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Frank H. Frank Van Vleck over 80 years of age, was the victim, Sunday night, of a serious accident. After retiring he was aroused by the thunder and rain and in getting out of bed fell fracturing his left hip. He was alone at the time and unable to arouse the neighbors until several hours later, causing him to be exposed to the chill of the night. Dr. C.S. Smith was called and administered. Monday morning he was taken to Christ’s hospital at Topeka. FRANK H. VAN VLECK Frank H. Van Vleck was born in Monroe County, New York, October 2, 1855. He passed away in a Topeka hospital, October 12, 1935, at the age of 80 years, and 19 days. At an early age he removed to Illinois with his parents, where he spent about 20 years. He came to Kansas in 1878 and settled near Rossville. During the years since then he has been engaged in farming in this community, until a year and a half ago when he moved into Rossville. In 1879 he was united in marriage to Olivia Kirkpatrick. She passed away many years ago. Surviving relatives include a daughter. Mrs. Lois McConnell of Rossville; seven sons, Arthur and Clarence of Topeka; Mahlon, Harry and Florin of Kansas City, Mo.; Henry of Redlands, California; and Gerald of the home; one brother, C.E. Van Vleck of Great Bend; one sister, Mrs. R.A. Shipley of Rossville; 22 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon in charge of Rev. Horton. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet, composed of A.D. Jackman, Mrs. William Hesse, Mrs. E.E. Witter and A.A. Cless, with Miss Edith Higginbotham at the piano. Pall bearers were Frank Page, Emil Kovar, Frank Wood, John Rouse, F.E. Zickefoose and M.L. Whearty. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Van Vleck and son Glenn of Topeka were in Rossville Tuesday to attend the funeral of his father, Frank Van Vleck at the Methodist church. | |
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| 10522 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Gerald Jeff Van Vleck dies Gerald William (Jeff) Van Vleck, 44, a lifelong resident of the Rossville community, died Sunday at a Kansas City hospital. Jeff, as he was called, was known by almost everyone in this community and his death was a shock. He had been in failing health due to a heart condition. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Luella Van Vleck of the home; two daughters, Miss Emma Lee Van Vleck of Kansas City, and Laura Van Vleck of the home; four sons, Clifford, Charles, Richard and Parker, all of the home: a sister, Mrs. Lois O’Donnell of St. George; two brothers, Florene Van Vleck of California and Alvin Van Vleck of Kansas City, and his mother, Mrs. Emma Van Vleck of Kansas City. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. this afternoon at the Rossville Methodist church; burial will be in the Rossville cemetery. Rev. Don Jones will conduct the services and pallbearers are Clyde Rogers, Francis Pardee, Bob Rawlings, Joe Campbell, Jack Parr and Oscar Bixby. Arrangements were made by Hurley Funeral Home. | |
| 10523 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Harriet Mrs. T.J. Van Vleck Buried Here Yesterday Death came very quietly to Mrs. Thad J. Van Vleck last Saturday while she was at the home of her sister, Mrs. John A. Rich of Slater, Mo, having died a few minutes after leaving the house to go into the yard. She had left Rossville only about ten days previous after accompanying the body of her husband, T.J. Van Vleck, to Rossville from their home at San Bernardino, Calif, for burial on Feb. 6. His death occurred January 31. The body was brought to Ross¬ville Sunday night and held until the arrival of her son Joseph from New Brunswick, N.J. Funeral services were held yesterday at 11 o’clock in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. R.S. McCulloch. Interment was made in the family lot in the city cemetery. Hattie E. Reynolds was born in Winchendon, Worchester county, Mass., August 7, 1857 and had passed her 63rd birthday when death came February 26. She was united in marriage to Thadeus Van Vleck at Joliet, Ill February 11, 1878. To this union four children were born of whom two sons, J.R. Van Vleck of New Brunswick, N.J. and E.M. Van Vleck, of San Bernardino, Calif., survive. Two sisters, Mrs. J.M. Snyder of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. John A. Rich of Slater, Mo., also mourn her departure. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the friends and for¬mer neighbors of the family in this community, who greatly ad¬mired and respected the departed lady whose home here in the ear¬ly days was always open to young and old and an example for clean and wholesome living. | |
| 10524 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Henry HENRY VAN VLECK Henry W. Van Vleck, son of the late Frank Van Vleck, was born north of Rossville, March 22, 1900, and, passed away July 16, 1937, at Redland, Calif., at the age of 37. He grew to manhood in this com¬munity; was married at Topeka in 1920, and from there moved to Cali¬fornia where he made his home until his death. He is survived by his wife, Vera; six brothers, Arthur and Clarence, of Topeka Mahlon, Harry and Floren of Kansas City, Mo., and Gerald of Rossville; one sister, Mrs. Lois McConnell of Rossville; two aunts, Mrs. Ella Shipley and Mrs. C.E. Van Vleck of Rossville. Burial was in Redlands, California. HENRY VAN VLECK The following item about the re¬cent death of Henry Van Vleck was taken from a Redland Calif, paper: Collapsing as he stepped from his automobile, Henry Van Vleck, 33 years old, Redlands iceman, died yesterday in front of his Tennessee street home of a heart attack. A familiar figure in the section west of Eureka street, Van Vleck had been delivering ice in Redlands for the past 14 years. However, three months ago he was placed on light work because of the ail¬ment. He was one of the oldest employees of the Redlands Ice Delivery Co. Arriving at his home for lunch after working all morning, Van Vleck parked his car. As he stepped out he was stricken. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Vara Van Vleck; one daughter; Mrs. V. Lunderville, Long Beach; and four brothers residing in Kansas. Word has been received of the death last Friday at Redland, Calif., of Henry Van Vleck 37, formerly of Rossville. Surviving are his two brothers, Clarence and A.I. Van Vleck, both of Topeka. Funeral ser¬vices and burial will be at Redland. | |
| 10525 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Herbert BERT VAN VLECK DEAD Word came to Rossville today of the death of Bert Van Vleck at 8:40 this morning. Rossville relatives had been at his bedside since the latter part of the week with his condition growing steadily more serious. As we go to press no funeral arrange¬ments had been announced. HERBERT EUGENE VAN VLECK The body of Bert Van Vleck, who died early Thursday, July 11, at his home in Topeka, was brought to Rossville cemetery Saturday afternoon, July 13, for burial. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Third Presbyterian church, Topeka, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. Mr. Ireland Mr. Van Vleck, while a resident of Topeka for the past 25 years, had al¬ways looked upon Rossville as his old home town, in the vicinity of which he spent his early life, and received his schooling. He came to Rossville in 1881 from Gardner, Ill., where he was born on May 1, 1878. At the date of his death, July 11, he was 51 years, 2 months and 11 days old. Mr. Van Vleck was one of the lead¬ing interior decorators in Topeka. He was a member of the Odd Fel¬low and S.B.A. lodges. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Grace Bradford, Mrs. Eve Mann Ella May, Marvin and Harold Van Vleck, all of Topeka; and Mrs. Eva Bradford of California; sisters, Mrs. Mabel Strimple, Lawrence and Mrs. Georgia Lambert, Silver Lake; brother, Wm. Shipley, San Bernardino, Calif.; and his mother and stepfather Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Shipley, of Ross¬ville. | |
| 10526 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Ila Ila Ellen Van Vleck Private graveside services will be Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery for Ila Ellen Van Vleck, 84, Evanston, Ill., formerly of Topeka, who died Sat¬urday, Sept. 10, 1994, at a retirement home in Evanston. She was born June 15, 1910, in Jacksonville, Fla., and lived in Topeka from 1945 until May 1994. She was married to Walter Van Vleck. They operated Van Vleck In¬vestments in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Faye Spratley, Columbus, Ohio, and Louise Dickson, Evanston, Ill.; a brother, Thomas McClamma, Orange Park, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Westminster Presbyte¬rian Church. Contributions may be made to the Swedish Retirement Association Memorial Fund, 2320 Pioneer Road, Evanston, 60201. Penwell-Gabel Fu¬neral Home is in charge of Topeka arrangements. | |
| 10527 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Infant The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Vleck passed away Thursday morning, a victim of whooping cough. [From Rossville News, April 13, 1900] | |
| 10528 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Irving Irving H. Van Vleck Irving H. Van Vleck, 83, Belfair, Wash., formerly of Topeka, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1992, at a Bremerton, Wash., hospital. He worked at McFarland Drug Store and later for Gibbs Clothing Company in Topeka over 30 years. He was born Dec. 9, 1908, in Ross¬ville, the son of Arthur I. and Mary Wax Van Vleck. He moved to Topeka in 1918 and to Belfair, Wash., in 1978. He was a 50-year member of Oak¬land IOOF Lodge No. 640 in Topeka. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Fisher; Union, Wash.; a brother. Ho¬mer G. Van Vleck, Prairie Village; two sisters, Ethel McGrew, Story, Ark., and Helen Murphy, Topeka; two grandchildren; and two great-grand¬children. Graveside services conducted by IOOF Lodge No. 640 will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Van Vleck will lie in state after 10 a.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortu¬ary in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5375 S.W. 7th St., 66606, or Kansas State University Cancer Research, Division of Biology, Ackert Hall, Manhattan. 66506. | |
| 10529 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Judy Judy Ann Van Vleck Judy Ann Van Vleck, age 58, of Rossville, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009 at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 13, 1951 in Topeka the daughter of Afton and Alberta Bailey Womack. Judy married Omer Van Vleck July 8, 1966 in Platte City, Missouri. Judy worked as a day care provider for over 30 years. She was a member of the Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Riley Van Vleck and two brothers, Darrell and Gene Womack. She is survived by her husband of over 43 years, Omer Van Vleck of Rossville; three sons, Michael Van Vleck and his wife Holly of Willard, Larry Van Vleck of Rossville and Travis Van Vleck and his wife Beth of Rossville; three daughters, Lynette Renfro and her husband Kevin of Silver Lake, Misty Birdsong and her husband Justin of Topeka and Cristy Balch and her husband Jon of Rossville; two brothers, Jerry Womack of Silver Lake and Leonard Womack of Topeka; two sisters, Sharon Wheeler of Dover and Donna Roberts of Topeka and 21 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. She will lie in state Tuesday from 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home with visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Wana¬maker Woods Church of the Nazarene. Online condolences may be made and left to cjonline. | |
| 10530 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Mary MRS. A.I. VAN VLECK Mrs. Mary I. Van Vleck, 71, of 188 Holman, Topeka, died Saturday morning in a Topeka hospital. She was born August 20, 1887, in Stan¬ton county and was brought to Rossville by her parents when she was a baby. She attended school in Rossville and was a former member of the Rossville Methodist church. She and Mr. Van Vleck were married here in 1906 and moved to Topeka in the fall of 1915. She was a member of the First Methodist church and Alrich Relief Corps No. 17 of Topeka. She is survived by her husband, Arthur I. Van Vleck; two sons, Hom¬er G. Van Vleck of Prairie Village and Irvin H. Van Vleck of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel McGrew and Mrs. Helen Murphy of Topeka, one brother, Clinton C. Wax of Winter Park, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. George Reichman and Mrs. Bertha Myers of Topeka and Mrs. Anna Cotton of North Little Rock, Ark.; eight grandchildren: and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tues¬day at Parker Funeral Home in Topeka with burial in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 10531 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Mary A. 1 Death of Mrs. Joseph Van Vleck Mrs. Joseph Van Vleck passed away at 10 o'clock Wednesday forenoon, January 9, 1901, at the family home near this city. Heart trouble was the immediate cause of death, the first serious symptoms appearing about ten days ago. Mary A. Crane was born in Vermont September 9, 1821. In 1844 she was married to Mr. Joseph Van Vleck in New York state. They came to Rossville township in 1880 and have resided here continuously ever since. Mrs. Van Vleck was a member of the M.E. Church from early childhood and was a most devout Christian lady. The aged husband and six grown children survive her. The funeral was held from the M.E. Church in this city yesterday (Friday) morning at 11 o'clock, and a very large circle of friends paid their last respects to a loved and honored friend and neighbor. Rev. C.N. Riggle conducted a most impressive service. [From The Rossville News, Friday, January 11, 1901] | |
| 10532 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Mary A. 2 See file 1 for transcription | |
| 10533 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Naomi Mrs. Naomi Van Vleck Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Naomi Faye Van Vleck, 53, 3142 Indiana, who died Tuesday in a Topeka hospital where she was admitted Nov. 24. She apparently had a liver ailment. Se was born Sept. 29, 1924, in Topeka. She had lived in Germany, California, and Texas, but spent most of her life in Topeka. She attended Faith Assembly of God Church. She was married to Frank Van Vleck Sept. 15, 1942, at Holton. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Frank D. Van Vleck, 43091 S.E. McMahan Court, Tecumseh, and Ronald A. Van Vleck, at home; three brothers, Norman Patterson, 3119 West Edge Rd., Charles Patterson, 3517 California, and Kenneth Patterson, Sacramento, Ca.; four sisters, Mrs. May Ovall, Mrs. Dorothy Terrill, and Mrs. Terry Sharp, all in Topeka, and Mrs. Hazel Rehfeld, Larkspur, Ca.; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery. | |
| 10534 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Norma 1 Naomi Van Vleck Naomi Kay Van Vleck, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Vleck of Rossville, died Wednesday night in a Topeka hospital. Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparent, Mrs. Dick Perry, Rossville, and Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Patterson, Topeka. Funeral arrangements have not been completed as we go to press. The body is at the Penwell Funeral Home. [Note: Her brother came in and let us know that her name was actually Norma Kay. The mom's name was Naomi.] | |
| 10535 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Norma 2 Naoma Van Vleck Naoma Kay Van Vleck, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Vleck of Rossville, died Wednesday night in a Topeka hospital. Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mrs. Dick Perry, Rossville; and Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Patterson, Topeka. The body will lie in state at Penwell's Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. | |
| 10536 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Olivia Died, at her home five miles north of Rossville, Tuesday, August 29, 1901, Mrs. F.H. Van Vleck, aged 41 years, after a lingering illness. The deceased was born in Jackson county, Indiana, in 1860, and removed with her parents to Minnesota in 1867, and came to Kansas in 1871, where she has since resided. She was married to F.H. Van Vleck the 18th day of April, 1880. She was the mother of nine children, seven of whom are living to mourn her death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.G. Maver of Topeka, from the M.E. Church in this city, Sunday, September 1st, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends after which the remains were interred in the Rossville cemetery. The husband and children have the sympathy of the entire community in this their sad bereavement. [From the Shawnee County News, September 6, 1901] | |
| 10537 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Omer ROSSVILLE - Omer Leo Van Vleck, 85, died Friday, March 30, 2007 at the St. Marys Manor. He was born May 5, 1921 in Rossville, the son of Walter and Bessie Gutshal Van Vleck. He graduat4ed from Rossville High School and lived all of his life in the Rossville community. He managed Van Vleck Oil Station for 45 years. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church and was the oldest member of the church being baptized in 1934. Omer also was a member of the Rossville Senior Center. He enjoyed bowling and gambling. He was married to Ann Van Vleck on Oct. 30, 1956, at Burlinton, KS. She died on Aug. 22, 2002. Mr. Van Vleck was also preceded in death by a son, Eric Hinterweger on Dec. 15, 1998. Survivors include a son Omer Lee Van Vleck, Rossville; a daughter Sharon Landreth, Junction City; a daughter-n-law Betty Cummings, St. Marys; a brother Marvin Van Vleck, Athens, GA; a sister Gladys Chilson, in Washington; 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2007 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Van Vleck will like in state after 2 p.m. today at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Senior Center or the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, 419 Main, Rossville, KS. 66533. | |
| 10538 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Parker Parker Lee Van Vleck ROSSVILLE — Parker Lee “Punk” Van Vleck, 45, Rossville, died Satur¬day, July 13, 1991, at a Topeka hos¬pital. He had a heart ailment. Mr. Van Vleck had worked for Wamego Salvage. He was born June 26, 1946, at Manhattan, the son of Gerald William and Luella Beck Van Vleck. Survivors include two sons, Willie Van Vleck and Dustin Van Vleck, both at home; his mother, Luella McCon¬nell, Rossville; two sisters, Laura Thomas, Rossville, and Mary Kay Niedfeldt, Wamego; and three brothers, Clifford Van Vleck and Charles Van Vleck, both of Topeka, and Richard Van Vleck, Rossville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednes¬day at Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. He will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tues¬day at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where the family will re¬ceive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. He will also lie in state at the church an hour before service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parker Van Vleck Memorial Fund, to be designated later by the family. Parker Lee Van Vleck Parker Lee "Punk" Van Vleck, 45, Rossville, died Saturday, July 13, 1991, at a Topeka hospital. He had a heart ailment. Mr. Van Vleck had worked for Wamego Salvage. He was born June 26, 1946, at Manhattan, the son of Gerald William and Luella Beck Van Vleck. Survivors include two sons, Willie Van Vleck and Dustin Van Vleck, both at home; his mother, Luella McConnell, Rossville; two sisters, Laura Thomas, Rossville, and Mary Kay Niedfeldt, Wamego; and three brothers, Clifford Van Vleck and Charles Van Vleck, both of Topeka, and Richard Van Vleck, Rossville. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Rossville Christian Church. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. He will lie in state after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys, where the family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. He will also lie in state at the church an hour before service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parker Van Vleck Memorial Fund to be designated later by the family. | |
| 10539 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Richard Richard E. Van Vleck LUCEDALE, Miss. — Richard E. Van Vleck, 52, Lucedale, formerly of Rossville, Kan., died Friday, May 10, 1996, at a hos¬pital in nearby Mobile, Ala., where he was admitted Thursday after he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born April 6, 1944, in Kansas City, Mo., and spent most of his life in Rossville, Kan. He moved to Lucedale a few years ago. He was married to Judy Farley. She survives. Other survivors include four sons, Edward Van Vleck, Walter Van Vleck, Thomas Van Vleck and Simon Van Vleck, all in Lucedale, Miss.; two brothers, Clif¬ford Van Vleck and Charles Van Vleck, both in Topeka; and two sisters, Laura Thomas, Salina, and Mary Kay Neidfeldt, McFarland, Kan. Mr. Van Vleck was cremated. Memorial services were Sunday in Lucedale, Miss. | |
| 10540 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Thaddeus 1 Thaddeus J. Van Vleck son of Joseph and Mary Van Vleck was born in Addison, New York, June 17, 1851, moving to Ill., with his parents when a child. Early in life he was converted in the Christian faith. He was married to Hattie E. Reynolds of Joliet, Ill., Feb. 10, 1874 and to this union was born 4 children, two sons and two daughters. The little daughters, Myrtle and Jennie having died in infancy. In 1878 he and family moved to Kansas onto a farm north of Rossville, when the country was new. Their home was always open to the young people and to the old people as well and they gained many friends. In 1905 he moved to Colorado, and about one year ago to San Bernardino, Calif., where he passed away Jan. 31, 1921. Age 69 years 7 months and 14 days. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Edgar Van Vleck of San Bernardino and Joseph Van Vleck of Brunswick, New Jersey. Of this neighborhood by his two brothers, Frank and C.E. Van Vleck and sister Mrs. R.A. Shipley. A brother Mahlon of Chicago and sister Carrie Putnam of Pueblo, Colo. | |
| 10541 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Thaddeus 2 Sunday The remains of the late T.J. Van Vleck are expected here Saturday from California and the funeral will be held Sunday after¬noon at 2 o’clock at the Metho¬dist church. Interment in Rossville cemetery. Mr. Van Vleck died last Sun¬day evening at his home in San Bernardino, Calif., from a paraletic [sic] stroke he suffered about two weeks previous. He was one of the early day citizens of Rossville township breaking out the John Taylor farm and last living on the present Jas. Rezac farm. He left Rossville nearly thirty years ago moving to Topeka where he lived for many years. After leaving Topeka he moved to Colorado and a little over one year ago went to California. He is survived m this neigh¬borhood by his brothers Frank and C.E. Van Vleck and his sister, Mrs. R.A. Shipley. One brother Malon lives in Chicago. His own family survivors are his widow and two sons. | |
| 10542 |  | Obituary- Van Vleck, Walter Walter Van Vleck Died Last Thursday Walter L. Van Vleck died at 5:30 p.m. last Thursday at the tuberculosis camp southeast of Topeka, where he had been taken for his health a few months previous. Mr. Van Vleck had never recovered his health after an attack of the Flu a few years ago. He was born in Rossville, July 27, 1889, being just past his 82nd birthday when his death occurred and had lived here all his life. Beside his widow, Mrs. Bessie Van Vleck, he is survived by five children, Gladys, Walter, Frank, Marvin and Omer; his father, Frank Van Vleck, a sister, Mrs. J.C. Reser of Manhattan, five brothers, A.I., C.E., and Henry of Topeka. Mahlon Van Vleck of Kansas City and Harry of Rossville. The funeral service was held from the Rossville Methodist church conducted by Rev. Saterlee of the Lowman Hill church, Topeka, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 21. Interment was made in Rossville cemetery. Note: Headstone says DOB 1890 | |
| 10543 |  | Obituary- Vance, Willard Willard Vernon Vance ROSSVILLE — Willard Vernon Vance, 90, formerly of Havensville, died Monday, Aug. 23, 1995, at a Rossville nursing home. Mr. Vance was a farmer and stockman and had lived in Havensville since 1963. He earlier had lived in Elmont. He was born March 19, 1903, in Jackson County, the son of Samuel Edward and Rebecca Merriweather Vance. Mr. Vance was a member of the Buck's Grove United Methodist Church, east of Havensville. He was married to Thelma Roberson on Nov. 18, 1934, in Elmont. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Geraldine Fouts, Maple Hill; two sons, Edwin C. Vance, Soldier, and James F. "Frank” Vance, Onaga; a sister, Edna M. Vance, Topeka; four grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Services will be at IO a.m. Thursday at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be at Buck s Grove Cemetery east of Havensville. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Valley Manor or to the Alzheimer's Foundation and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, Kan., 66436. | |
| 10544 |  | Obituary- Vanderbilt, James James R. "Rick" Vanderbilt St. Marys-James Richard "Rick" Vanderbilt, 65, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Oakley Place of Rossville. He was born March 6, 1953 at Trenton, NJ. the son of James E. and Marie Williams Vanderbilt. Rick grew up in the Trenton area and graduated from Mercer County Community College. He was an operations manager for a printing company before moving to St Marys. Rick owned and operated the Cottage Inn Restaurant in Belvue for 32 years. He was a member of the Havensville Christian Church. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law Brian McMahon; and sister-in-law, June McMahon. On April 26, 1975 he was united in marriage to Teresa "Terry" McMahon at Hamilton Square, NJ. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his children, Krista Vanderbilt St. Marys, Kyle Vanderbilt Overland Park, Kyra (Dustin) Dreiling, Manhattan and Kevin (Shannon) Vanderbilt Silver Lake; four grandchildren, Aria and Beau Dreiling and Moxon and Mattox Vanderbilt; his sister, Lynda (Herb) Cameron, Jupiter, FL; brother-in-law Jeff McMahon, Yardville, NJ; sisters-in-law, Kimbra McMahon (Forrest Hurlburt) Grain Valley, MO. and Kimberly McMahon, Louisburg; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the St Marys Food Pantry, Belvue Fire Department or Pottawatomie County EMS and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 10545 |  | Obituary- Vanderblomen, James 1 James Vanderblomen James Sylvester Vanderblomen, 63, Topeka, died Monday, June 10,2002, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Vanderblomen worked for Blackburn Nursery for 15 years and he later retired from Stauffer Communications, where he had worked in printing. He also was an Army veteran. He was born Aug. 27,1938, in Hoyt, the son of Jacob and Marion Celeste Seymour Vanderblomen. He graduated from Rossville High School and lived for many years in Topeka. Mr. Vanderblomen was a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation. He married Elizabeth A. Wahquahboshkuk on April 5,1965, in Holton. She survives. Other survivors include a son, James A. Vanderblomen, Lawrence; a daughter, Celeste Murphy, Topeka; two sisters, Joyce Cox, Alvin, Texas, and Judy Harrison, Topeka; two brothers, William Wilbur and John Vanderblomen, both of Topeka; and four grandchildren. Drum Services will be Friday evening at the Danceground on the Potawatomi Reservation west of Mayetta. Burial will be Saturday in Wezo Cemetery, where Wa-Ta-Se Post No. 410 of the American Legion will conduct military honors. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. | |
| 10546 |  | Obituary- Vanderblomen, John 1 John M. Vanderblomen, Sr. TOPEKA - John Matthew Vanderblomen, Sr., 72, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City. Drum services will be Monday evening, July 27, 2015 at the Danceground Building west of Mayetta. Burial will be Tuesday afternoon, July 28, 2015 in the Danceground Cemetery. John will wie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton beginning Friday, July 24, 2015. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 10547 |  | Obituary- Vanderblomen, John 2 John Matthew Vanderblomen, Sr. (November 30, 1942 - July 22. 2015) John Matthew Vanderblomen, Sr., 72, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born November 30, 1942 in Topeka, the son of Jacob Sylvester and Marion Celeste (Seymour) Vanderblomen. John attended Rossville High School until his sophomore year. He then joined and proudly served in the United States Army. John worked for Goodyear in Topeka and he later worked as a custodian for the Topeka Capital Journal and later retired from Haskell University as a custodian after many years. He was a member of the Drum Religion and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. John married Ada Merle Wahquahboshkuk on May 10, 1965. She preceded him in death on December 17, 2008. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters. Judy Harrison and Janice Hendrickson and a brother, Jim Vanderblomen. Survivors include a daughter, Theresa Bravo of Topeka, KS: 3 sons, John Vanderblomen, Jr., Jacob Vanderblomen and Christopher Vanderblomen all of Topeka, KS; a sister, Joyce Cox of Alvin, TX; a brother, Bill Wilbur of Topeka, KS; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Drum services will be Monday evening, July 27, 2015 at the Danceground Building west of Mayetta. Burial will be Tuesday afternoon, July 28, 2015 in the Danceground Cemetery. John will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton beginning Friday, July 24, 2015. | |
| 10548 |  | Obituary- Vanderputten, Karen Karen VanderPutten June 13, 1961 — December 29, 2021 Karen (Bobka) VanderPutten, 60, passed to her reward, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 shortly after praying the Rosary and Litany to St. Joseph. Requiem Mass for Karen VanderPutten will be at 11:15 A.M. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Assumption Chapel, St. Marys, Kansas. Interment will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 5:20 P.M. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the church. Karen offered her long, intense suffering during her illness for you all and no one was left out, she included the whole world, from the poor lost sinners who had no one to pray for them, to the suffering Church throughout the world. She hid her pain behind her smile so only the closest to her knew the magnitude of her suffering. Please pray for her. Thank you to all those who prayed for her during her illness or provided material support (meals, medical equipment, etc.). It was greatly needed and greatly appreciated. Karen will lie in state at Piper Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. for family (adults and older children); and from 3:00 until 4:00 for all family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Karen requested that memorial contributions be made to the Immaculata Building Fund ( anewimmaculata.org ). | |
| 10549 |  | Obituary- Vanderputten, Maria Maria Christina Van der Putten Maria Christina Van der Putten, 80, of Bolivar died Friday, July 29,2016 at Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, due to complications resulting from a fall. She was born Dec. 3,1935, in Arnhem, Holland, the daughter of Gerardus and Maria Verhaaf and one of eight children. She immigrated to Canada when she was about 18. She and John Van der Putten were married in 1957, and to this union were born 13 children, 10 boys and three girls. In 1961 they moved to the United States, settling in southern California, where they lived for many years. They moved to Ohio in 1971, where they operated an apple orchard and cider mill for several years. In 1978, deciding to move on, they settled briefly in the Houston, Texas, area. Then they moved to Missouri after a year. Eventually they bought a farm in Polk County, where they raised blueberries and other farm produce for many years. They also operated a greenhouse and fruit stand in the town of Bolivar. After her husband’s death in 1997, Maria continued to live on the family farm until the time of her death, being cared for by several of her children. She is survived by all of her children, Maria Matties and husband David of Dickinson, Texas, John of the home, Gino and wife Anne of Loveland, Ohio, Joseph and wife Lysanne of St Marys, Vincent and wife Leane of Rossville, Benedict and wife Precious of Shawnee, Okla., Dominic and wife Cathy of St. Marys, Fran and wife Lori of Fair Play, Chris and wife Renee of Bolivar, the Rev. Father Angelo Van der Putten of Nigeria, Africa, Anna Seeley and husband Mike of Paxico, Damien and wife Danielle of Irving, Texas, and Sister Mary Hosanna (Shalome) of Post Falls, Idaho; as well as more than 100 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Requiem mass was Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Newbury (Paxico). Interment followed in Our Lady Of Peace Cemetery in St. Marys. | |
| 10550 |  | Obituary- VandeVelde, Anita 1 Anita Mae VandeVelde ST. MARYS — Anita Mae VandeVelde, 71, St. Marys, died Friday, Sept. 15, 1995, at her home. Mrs. VandeVelde worked for the St. Marys Grade School as a custodian and a cook. She also had worked for Crosby Brothers in Topeka and at a St. Marys restaurant. She was born Dec. 16, 1924, in Rossville, the daughter of Cecil and Anna Lee Lemon. She was reared in Rossville and had lived in Emmett before she moved to St. Marys in 1981. Mrs. VandeVelde was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She married August VandeVelde on July 21, 1941, at Delia. He died July 14, 1989. Survivors include seven sons, August C. “Sonny" VandeVelde, Silver Lake, Ronald VandeVelde, Havensville, Robert VandeVelde, Topeka, Dan VandeVelde, Rick VandeVelde and Steve VandeVelde, all of St. Marys, and Jerry VandeVelde, Lyndon; six daughters, Pat Rezac, Emmett, Mary A. Haug, Topeka, Cathy Neuendorf, St. Marys, Dee Dee Preble, Chambers, Ariz., Nancy Sullivan, Shawnee Mission, and Sandy Brungardt, Overland Park; a sister, Dorothy McDonald, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Clyde Lemon, Des Moines, Iowa; 45 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. |
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