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| 5201 |  | Obituary- Dick, Kerry 1 Kerry Dick December 10, 1967 — November 29, 2021 It is with heavy hearts we mourn the passing of Rossville Police Officer Kerry Dick. Officer Dick died Monday, November 29, 2021, at a local hospital of natural causes; he was 53 years old. He was born December 10, 1967, at Wichita, the son of Edgar and Phyllis (Boggs) Dick. The Dick family moved to Wamego when Kerry was in the second grade. Kerry lived most all his life in Wamego. Kerry started his law enforcement career in March 1995 as a Reserve Officer with the City of Wamego Kansas Police Department after completing their reserve academy. He transitioned to a part-time position with Wamego PD in 1997 after successfully completing the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center part-time academy. Kerry served as a part-time officer with the City of Rossville for over 14 years from September 2007 until his death on November 29th, 2021. Kerry was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis; and several beloved aunts and uncles. On September 6, 2014, Kerry was united in marriage to Tina Bonawitz at Willard. Kerry leaves behind his wife Tina; Step-children and grandchildren; his father, Edgar Dick (Linda Falchek); his sister, Pam Maag (Roger), their children, Mara Thayer (Keith), and children, Lincoln and Jameson, Drew Prescott, Nelson Neuberger (Ashley), and children Ember with number two on the way, Mindy Brunker (Jake), and children Mackenzie and Brody, Katie Maag, and Adam Maag (Hannah) and children, Henry, Mila, and Maven; his uncle, Bob Boggs; aunt, Carol Davis, and aunt Janice (Lane) Chazdon; furthermore, a host of cousins and extended family. Kerry also leaves behind his Law Enforcement brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) at http://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/ | |
| 5202 |  | Obituary- Dick, Kerry 2 Kerry Dick WILLARD - December 10, 1967-Noveber 29, 2021 Age 53 Kerry Dick of Willard, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, Kansas died November 29, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital due to complications caused by Covid 19. Kerry was born December 10, 1967 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Edgar and Phyllis (Boggs) Dick, Jr. The Dick family lived in Topeka until 1974 when they moved to Wamego where his father opened a dental lab. When Kerry graduated from Wamego High School, he studied and became a dental technician at Dick's Dental Lab. Kerry completed the Wamego Police Reserve Academy training and started his law enforcement career March, 1995 as a Reserve Officer at Wamego. After successfully completing Kansas Law Enforcement training, he transitioned to a position with the Wamego PD in 1997. Kerry worked part-time as an officer at the Rossville PD from 2007 until his death. Kerry was united in marriage to Tina Bonawitz on September 6, 2014. Kerry was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis; aunts and uncles Rhonda and Jim Fuller; Mary Speer; Dale Hitchcock, and Clarence and Betty Dick. Survivors include his wife, Tina; stepchildren and grandchildren; his father, Edgar Dick, Jr.; his sister Pam Maag (Roger); their children, Mara Thayer (Keith) and children; brothers Drew Prescott and Nelson Neuberger (Ashly) and children; his uncles Ron Speer, Jerry Dick and Robert Boggs; his aunts Carol Davis, Janice Chandon and Lucille Hitchcock. Kerry had many friends and he will be solely missed. Kerry was a very outgoing person, always ready to give a helping hand or an encouraging, cheerful word to those in need. His hobbies included woodcarving, restoring jeeps and researching how to fix anything that needed fixing - a real "jack of all trades." Kerry loved animals - especially his little dog. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Kerry ashes will be buried beside his mother at Louisville cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HHHs, Topeka in Kerry's name. | |
| 5203 |  | Obituary- Dick, Kevin 1 Kevin Lee Dick "Swivel" 60 of Rossville, Kansas passed December 14, 2022 from an accidental choking incident while celebrating in Ft. Worth, TX with his wife Julie and friends. Kevin was born December 13, 1962 to Wayne G. Dick and Dianne (Gideon) Dick of Rossville, Kansas. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1981 where he played football, wrestled, and track. He attended Kansas State University and Cloud County Community College. Kevin returned to the family farm at Rossville, farming with his dad and brother, Scott Dick, to this day(Dick Farms). Kevin was also the assistant wrestling coach at Rossville High School. Along the way he joined the Kansas Free Masons at Rossville, Ks, later transferring to Topeka Lodge Number 17. He also joined the Scottish Rite and was a member of the Arab Shrine Temple of Topeka, KS for some years. Kevin was a member of the American Legion Riders – Post 31. Kevin married high school sweetheart and love of his life Julie Marie Barker of Silver Lake, KS on May 25, 1996. Julie is the daughter of Larry (Terry) Barker of Topeka, KS and Judy (Lindstrom) Barker of Silver Lake, KS. Julie survives in their home at Rossville, KS. Kevin is survived by his parents Wayne G. Dick and Dianne E. (Gideon) Dick, brother Scott W. Dick (his wife Kelly (Stewart) Dick and sons Ryan S. Dick and Cody W. Dick his wife Sonia (Shaddox) Dick – children Payton Shaddox, Karly S. Dick and Maverick W. Dick), sister Jayne D. Dick-Lobatos (her husband Guillermo Lobatos – sons Loren M. Lobatos-Dick, Landen L. Lobatos-Dick, and Lawsen J. Lobatos-Dick) Cousins: Rodney W. Dick (children Laci J. Foster and Ashley K. Hoss), Randy Dick (his wife Karen – children Dustin Dick, Melissa Horgan, Derek Dick, Hailey Marple), Jeff Dick (wife Heidi – daughters Sydney Tracy and Kaitlyn Dick) Jennifer L. (Dick) Hutton (husband Justin Hutton – children Kelby Murray, Paxton Olivas, Romyn Hutton, and Max Hutton) Shawn R. Gideon (wife Renee – children Shanee Askren and Gentry Gideon) Johnaka (Maike) McCosker and Hunter Maike. Aunts: DeAnn (Sump) Gideon and Sheryl (Perry) Dick, as well as many extended family and friends too numerous to count. Kevin is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Benjamin O. Dick and Lorena (Ellwood) Dick, maternal grandparents Garland R. Gideon and Viola (Kovar) Gideon, Uncle Gary L. Dick, Uncle Arnold R. Gideon, Cousin-in-law Connie (Eckert) Dick, Cousins Jackie (Gideon) Maike, Jordan Maike, and Garen Gideon. Kevin did everything "Wide Open". He lived, loved, laughed, worked, played, and fought intensely. If you were his friend you knew it. He was a proud farmer his whole life. "Those rows better be straight and fields weed free." He had a passion for sprint car racing from the age of 9 when he fell in love with the sport at the Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, IA. Since then he has followed Sammy Swindell and other favorites across the Midwest gathering close friends from far and wide. Kevin never met a stranger and often gave to those in need. In the true spirit of giving Kevin was an organ donor. Many people will be helped by his selfless gift. He will continue to help others even in his absence. Kevin loved his toys with a throttle and was a kid at heart. He liked to go fast and have fun. Gone too soon but not forgotten. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville American Legion Post No. 31 or to Julie for a memorial brick in Kevin's honor at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Celebration of Life: Friday, January 6, 2023 1:00-3:30 with service at 2:00 The Brownstone, 4020 NW 25th St., Topeka, Kansas 66618 | |
| 5204 |  | Obituary- Dick, Kevin 2 See File #1 for full transcription | |
| 5205 |  | Obituary- Dick, Kimberly K. Kimberly K. “Kim” Dick Kimberly K. “Kim” Dick, Delia, 58, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born April 11, 1963, in Topeka, the daughter of Gene and Shirley Bond Irwin. Kim was raised in the Rossville community, where she attended school. Kim married Mark Wisely, they later divorced. She married Bruce Dick in 2001. He survives at their home. Other survivors include her daughter, Jessica Wisely, Silver Lake; her granddaughter, Mikayla Terry, Silver Lake; four sisters Debbie Irwin, Topeka, Kelly Irwin, Topeka, Angel Day, Rossville, and Tracey Woosley, Paris, KY. Kim was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley, her father Gene, and a sister Karen Lira. Memorial graveside services were Saturday, April 2, 2022, at St. Clere Cemetery, north Emmett. | |
| 5206 |  | Obituary- Dick, Lorena 1 Mrs. Lorena M. Dick ROSSVILLE - Mrs. Lorena M. Dick, 79, Rossville, died Friday, Nov. 11, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1909, at Lathrop, Mo., the daughter of Henry E. and Lena M. Neff Ellwood. She grew up in the Buck Creek community near Williamstown in Jefferson County and attended Chester Elementary School. She lived in the Rossville area since 1939. She was married to Bennie O. Dick Dec. 31, 1926, at Ottawa. He survives. She was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Oliver Dick, in 1927. Other survivors include three sons, Bennie O. Dick Jr., Wayne G. Dick and Gary L. Dick, all of Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Theora D. O'Brien, Branson, Mo.; a brother, Jack Ellwood, Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Christian Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Dick will lie in state from 9 a.m. today until 9 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys and n hour before service time Monday at the church. The family will meet with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. | |
| 5207 |  | Obituary- Dick, Lorena 2 Lorena M. Dick Lorena M. Dick, 79, Rossville, died Friday, November 11, 1988, at a Topeka hospital. She was born October 5, 1909, at Lathrop, Mo., the daughter of Henry E. and Lena M. Neff Ellwood. She grew up in the Buck Creek community hear Williamstown in Jefferson County and attended Chester Elementary School. She lived in the Rossville area since 1939. She was married to Bennie O. Dick, Sr., December 31, 1926, at Ottawa. He survives. She was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Oliver Dick, in 1927. Other survivors include three sons, Bennie O. Dick Jr., Wayne G. Dick, and Gary L. Dick, all of Rossville; a sister, Mrs. Theora D. O'Brien, Branson, Mo.; a brother, Jack Ellwood, Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. Monday in the Christian Church at Rossville. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Randy Dick, Rodney Dick, Scott Dick, Kevin Dick, Jeff Dick, and Jeff Wehner. The family met with friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Homde in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church. | |
| 5208 |  | Obituary- Dick, Nellie Nellie B. Dick Nellie B. Dick, 96, Manhattan, formerly of Topeka, died Sunday, April 28, 1996, at a retirement center in Manhattan where she had been since 1992. She was born April 22, 1900, in Kansas, the daughter of John and Mary Kerns Carder. She lived near Pauline 34 years before she moved to the Rochester community north of Topeka in 1966. She was married to Ralph Dick Sept. 10, 1919, in Perry. He died Sept. 7, 1974. A son, Ralph Edward Dick, died Sept. 4, 1964. Survivors include a daughter, Mary E. Allman, Manhattan; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Buster Cemetery northeast of Perry. Mrs. Dick will lie in state after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 W. 7th. 66606. | |
| 5209 |  | Obituary- Dick, Ralph Ralph Dick Ralph Dick, 77, Topeka, died Wednesday, September 4, 1974, in a Topeka hospital where he was admitted August 25. He had a lung ailment. He was born March 22, 1897, at Williamstown, the son of I.S. and Elizabeth Dick, and lived his early life in the Williamstown community. He lived near Pauline 34 years before he moved to the Rochester neighborhood 10 years ago. He was a veteran of World War I, and was a farmer before he retired about 10 years ago. He was a member of Terra Heights Baptist Church and Post No. 142 of the American Legion at Perry. He was married to Nellie Belle Carder September 10, 1919, at Perry. She survives. A son, Ralph Edward Dick, died September 4, 1964. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Allman, Manhattan; two brothers, Clarence Dick, Willard, and Bennie Dick, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Schehrer, Lawrence, Mrs. Lena Prentice, Osawatomie, and Mrs. Cassie May, Perry; seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Military graveside services were conducted at Buster Cemetery north of Perry. Casket bearers were Junior Dick, Everett Woods, Jimmy Dick, Bill Allman, Eugene May, and Larry Dick. | |
| 5210 |  | Obituary- Dick, Richard Richard Dick Richard Dick, 82, Buhler, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at a Hutchinson hospital. Mr. Dick farmed in the Little River Township area. He was born November 14, 1916, in Harvey County, the son of Dietrich H. and Justina Marten Dick. He was a lifelong Reno County resident. Mr. Dick was a member of the Buhler Mennonite Church, Buhler Kiwanis Club, Kansas Farmer of the Year and Kansas Wool Growers Association. He had served on the boards of directors for the Buhler State Bank, Soil Conservation, 4-H Extension, Farm Credit Services and Blaze Fork Drainage District He was also a member of the governing board of the Buhler Rural Fire District. He married Dorothy L. Giddings on September 3, 1939 in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Mark W. Dick, Wichita; two daughters, Connie Rueck, Silver Lake, and Diane Romans, Arnold, NE; a brother, Arthur K. Dick, Buhler; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His service was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Buhler Mennonite Church. Burial was in Buhler Municipal Cemetery. Family and friends met 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buhler Mennonite Church and sent in care of the mortuary. | |
| 5211 |  | Obituary- Dick, Shirley Shirley Marie Dick GRANTVILLE — Shirley Marie Dick, 53, Grantville, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Dick worked for the State of Kansas Department of Agriculture for 17 years. She was born March 17, 1942, in Rock Island, Ill., the daughter of Gus and Eunice Stithem Pilgrim. She lived most her life in Topeka and Grantville. She married Harold Dick on June 30, 1984, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Jerry Dick, Topeka; a daughter, Teri Keyes, Topeka; two sisters, Patricia Holland, Topeka, and Mary K. Brown, Grantville; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Meriden Cemetery. Mrs. Dick will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. | |
| 5212 |  | Obituary- Dick, Thelma Thelma J. Dick HOLTON-Thelma Jean (Smith) Dick, 81, formerly of Holton, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Lexington Park in Topeka, Kansas, with loved ones at her side. She was born September 20, 1932 in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, the daughter of Stanley and Emma Susan (Williams) Smith. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1951. She married James I. S. Dick on March 7, 1952, in the Presbyterian Church, of Rossville. They later divorced. Thelma retired August 18, 1994 after 29 year of service with the State of Kansas in the Motor Vehicle Division. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as a deacon and a member of the Dorcas Circle. Thelma was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and a loyal friend to many. She enjoyed her church and time spent with family and friends. She is survived by a daughter, Jana Lutz (Jerry) of Holton, and a son, Bruce Dick (Kim) of Delia and two sisters, Martha Miller, of Wamego, and Helen Fouraker, Miles City, Montana and 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Claude and Louis, and three sisters, Nona Rafferty, Dorothy Perry, Ruth Mahoney. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Holton. Burial will follow in the Silver Lake Cemetery. Thelma will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton through Thursday evening. She will lie in state Friday morning at the church where family greet friends from noon to 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made payable to First Baptist Church sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, Ks 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. | |
| 5213 |  | Obituary- Dickerson, Clifford Clifford W. Dickerson Double services will be at 10 a.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary for Clifford Wayne Dickerson, 31, and Mrs. Nancy Rezac Dickerson, 30, both of Topeka. They drowned Sunday, July 27, in Perry Reservoir. Mrs. Dickerson’s obituary appeared in The Tuesday Capital-Journal. Jefferson County Sheriff Roy Dunnaway said Mr. Dickerson’s body was recovered Tuesday in the Longview area of Perry Reservoir by a Kansas Fish and Game employee. Mrs. Dickerson’s body had been recovered Sunday. Mr. Dickerson was a paint and body repairman at Country Corvette at Nortonville. He was a Navy veteran. He was born Oct. 12, 1854, at Norton, the son of L.C. and Virginia Roedel Dickerson. He was graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1972. He lived in Topeka since November 1985 and formerly lived at Raleigh, N.C. He was married to Nancy Rezac June 14, 1986, at Springfield, Mo. Survivors include his parents, L.C. and Virginia Dickerson, Ozawkie; three sisters, Tana Dickerson, Ozawkie, Mrs. Jean Coday, Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Mona Brower, Kansas City, Kan.; a brother, Dan Dickerson, Kansas City, Mo.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Pansy Roedel, Oberlin. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, 66611. Hampton-Barrett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5214 |  | Obituary- Dickerson, Clifford and Nancy 4 In Memoriam In loving memory of Nancy and Clifford Dickerson who passed away three years ago on July 27. [Poem] Sadly missed by their families. Ernie and Martha Rezac and family Dick and Virginia Dickerson and family | |
| 5215 |  | Obituary- Dickerson, Nancy Mrs. Nancy Dickerson Mrs. Nancy Rezac Dickerson, 30, Topeka, drowned Sunday, July 27, in Perry Reservoir. Mrs. Dickerson worked for Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust Co. in Topeka the past 12 years. She was born Nov. 29, 1955, at Wamego, the daughter of Ernest E. and Martha J. Wood Rezac. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1974 and lived in Topeka the past 12 years. Mrs. Dickerson was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. She was married to Clifford Dickerson. June 14, 1986, at Springfield, Mo. Authorities fear he drowned at the same time Sunday in Perry Reservoir, but his body had not been found by late Monday. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Rezac, Route 1, Silver Lake; a sister, Mrs. Janice Prior, Route 1, Rossville; a brother, David Rezac, Route 1, Silver Lake; and grandparents, E.W. and Ruby Rezac, Rossville, and Mrs. Mary Wood, Route 1, Rossville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. A prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the mortuary. | |
| 5216 |  | Obituary- Dickerson, Nancy and Dickerson, Clifford 1 NANCY REZAC DICKERSON CLIFFORD W. DICKERSON Mrs. Nancy Rezac Dickerson, 30, Topeka, and her husband, Clifford W. Dickerson, 31, drowned Sunday, July 27, 1986, in Perry Reservoir. Mrs. Dickerson’s body was recovered Sunday; Mr. Dickerson’s body was recovered Tuesday. Mrs. Dickerson worked for Kaw Valley State Bank and Trust Co. in Topeka the past 12 years. She was born November 29, 1955, at Wamego, the daughter of Ernest E. and Martha J. Wood Rezac. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1974, and lived in Topeka the past 12 years, Mrs. Dickerson was a member of the Rossville Christian Church. Mr. Dickerson was a paint and body repairman at Country Corvette at Nortonville. He was a Navy veteran. He was born October 12, 1954, at Norton, the son of L.C. and Virginia Roedel Dickerson. He was graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1972. He lived in Topeka since November 1985, and formerly lived at Raleigh, N.C. The couple was married, June 14, 1986, at Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Dickerson’s survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Rezac, Route 1, Silver Lake; a sister, Mrs. Janice Prior, Route 1, Rossville; a brother, David Rezac, Route 1, Silver Lake; and grandparents, E.W. and Ruby Rezac, Rossville, and Mrs. Mary Wood, Route 1, Rossville. Mr. Dickerson’s survivors include his parents, L.C. and Virginia Dickerson, Ozawkie; three sisters, Tana Dickerson, Ozawkie, Mrs. Jean Coday, Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Mona Brower, Kansas City, Ks.; a brother, Dan Dickerson, Kansas City, Mo.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Pansy Roedel, Oberlin. Double services for the couple were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. A prayer service was at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Memorials for Mrs. Dickerson may be made to the Rossville Christian. Church; memorials for Mr. Dickerson may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3003 Van Buren, Topeka 66611. Hampton-Barrett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa was in charge of arrangements for Mr. Dickerson. | |
| 5217 |  | Obituary- Dickerson, Nancy and Dickerson, Clifford 2 Dickerson Couple Drown In Perry Lake (from Topeka “Capital-Journal”) Nancy J. Rezac Dickerson, 30, and her husband, Clifford W. Dickerson, 31, both drowned in Perry Lake on Sunday, July 27, 1986. Mrs. Dickerson’s body was discovered Sunday evening and Mr. Dickerson’s body was recovered early Tuesday in the Longview area at Perry Lake. An autopsy revealed Mrs. Dickerson drowned. Dr. Angel Arafiles, Oskaloosa, deputy Jefferson County coroner, said Tuesday that Dickerson’s death had also been ruled a drowning and no autopsy was done. Although no witness to the accident have been found, Jefferson County Sheriff Roy Dunnaway said authorities theorize the couple drowned after Mrs. Dickerson went wading in the lake with her dogs, slipped on some rocks and panicked. Dunnaway said he believes Dickerson saw his wife struggling in the water, ran in to save her, got in trouble himself and drowned. Dickerson, who was described by family members as a strong swimmer, was clad in cutoff jean shorts and tennis shoes when he was found. His wife who could not swim and was afraid of the water, was wearing a swimsuit, Dunnaway said. Dunnaway said some moss-covered rocks on the north side of the cove where the woman’s body was found showed signs someone had slipped and then struggled against them in an attempt to right themselves. “It appears to be just a panic-type situation,” Dunnaway said. Rescue workers from the sheriff’s department, the Fish and Game Commission and the Corps of Engineers participated in the search for Mr. Dickerson’s body. Divers from Shawnee County and a bloodhound from the Kansas State Penitentiary in Lansing were also called in. Mrs. Dickerson was the daughter of Ernest and Martha Rezac, Silver Lake. The couple was married June 14, 1986. The obituaries appear in this issue. | |
| 5218 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Earl 1 EARL E. DIEHL Earl E. Diehl, 74, Topeka, died of a heart attack Sunday, September 26, 1982, at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 25, 1918, at Rossville, the son of Frank and Myrtle Moore Diehl, and spent his life in the Rossville and Topeka communities. Mr. Diehl was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company 30 years before he retired as chief clerk in the traffic department in September 1981. In 1975, he received the Goodyear Spirit Award as the year’s outstanding employee. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Merchant Marine and the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Seabrook United Church of Christ where he had been program director. He was active in Boy Scout volunteer work and had been scoutmaster of Troop 45, sponsored by Seabrook United Church of Christ. He designed the merit badge for truck transportation. Mr. Diehl was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville and Post No. 1650 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose Lodge, and the Topeka Traffic Club, all in Topeka. He had been a volunteer at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center. He was married to Doris Marcy October 5, 1947. She died September 8, 1977. Survivors include three sons, Scott Diehl and Jeff Diehl, both in Eugene, Ore., and Les Diehl, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Ina Marney and Mrs. Ruth Martinek, both in Rossville, and Mrs. Alice Bure, Topeka; and a grandson. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Seabrook United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Gardens west of Topeka. Mr. Diehl will lie in state until noon Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and then at the church until service time. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening (Tuesday) at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Seabrook United Church of Christ, 4440 W. 19th Terr., 66604. | |
| 5219 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Earl 2 Earl E. Diehl Earl E. Diehl, 64, 2540 Amhurst Road, died of a heart attack Sunday at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 25, 1918, at Rossville, the son of Frank and Myrtle Moore Diehl, and spent his life in Rossville and Topeka. Mr. Diehl was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., 30 years before he retired as chief clerk in the traffic department in September 1981. In 1975, he received the Goodyear Spirit Award as the year's outstanding employee. He was a Veteran of World War II, having served in the Merchant Marie and the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Seabrook United Church of Christ where he had been program director. He was active in Boy Scout volunteer work and had been scoutmaster of Troop 45 sponsored by Seabrook United Church of Christ. He designed the merit badge for truck transportation. Mr. Diehl was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion at Rossville and Post No. 1650 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose Lodge, and the Topeka Traffic Club, all in Topeka. He had been a volunteer at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was married to Doris Marcy Oct. 5, 1947. She died Sept. 8, 1977. Survivors include three sons, Scott Diehl and Jeff Diehl, both in Eugene, Ore., and Les Diehl, Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Ina Marney and Mrs. Ruth Martinek, both in Rossville, and Mrs. Alice Bure, Topeka; and a grandson. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Seabrook United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Gardens west of Topeka. Mr. Diehl will lie in state until noon Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and then at the church until service time. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Seabrook United Church of Christ, 4440 W. 19th Terr., 66604. | |
| 5220 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Elizabeth 1 Elizabeth Hazel Diehl SENECA — Elizabeth Hazel Diehl, 90, Seneca, died Thursday, Aug, 20, 1998, at a Seneca hospital, Mrs. Diehl had been a nurse's aide at Storrnont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka. She was born Jan, 17, 1908, at White City, the daughter of Robert Rockwell and Flora Wallace Griffiths. She attended school at White City and had lived in the Silver Lake and Rossville areas for 10 years. Mrs. Diehl was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Seneca. She married Ralph Nitzsche. They were divorced. She married George Diehl at Stockton. He died Jan. 15, 1967. Mrs. Diehl also was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Jean Stankiewitz, and two grandsons, Craig Roosevelt and Marty Nitzsche. Survivors include four sons, George Nitzsche, Springfield, Mo., Dan Diehl, Seneca, Jim Diehl, Great Bend, and Frank Diehl, Topeka; a daughter, Diane Campbell, Topeka; a brother, Rex Griffiths, Independence, Mo.; a sister, Lillian Bowman, White City; 19 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church at St. Benedict. Inurnment at Rossville Cemetery will be at a later date. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Popkess Mortuary in Seneca. Memorial contributions may be made to Capper s Foundation of Topeka and sent in care of the mortuary. | |
| 5221 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Elizabeth 2
Elizabeth Hazel Diehl, 90, Sen¬eca, died Thursday, August 20, 1998, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca. Hazel was born January 17, 1998, at White City, the daughter of Robert Rockwell and Flora Wallace Griffiths. She attended schools at White City. She was married to Ralph Nitzsche and was later divorced. She married George Diehl at Stockton. They lived in Rossville and Silver Lake for approximately 10 years. Hazel was a mother and a homemaker. She had worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka. Hazel was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. George Diehl died January 15, 1967. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, George Griffiths and Robert Griffiths; a daughter, Doris Jean Stankiewitz; and two grandsons, Craig Roosevelt and Marty Nitzsche. Hazel is survived by four sons, George Nitzsche, Springfield, Mo., Dan Diehl, Seneca, Jim Diehl, Great Bend, and Frank Diehl, Topeka; a daughter, Diane Campbell, Topeka; a brother, Rex Griffiths, Independence, Mo.; a sister, Lillian Bowman, White City; 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. A rosary was prayed Friday evening at 7:00 at the Popkess Mortuary in Seneca. Linda Broxterman led the rosary. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at the St Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict Abbott Ralph Koehler, OSB, was the celebrant The St. Mary’s Choir provided the music. A private inurnment was conducted at the Rossville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Capper Foundation of Topeka and sent in care of the Popkess Mortuary. | |
| 5222 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Frank In Memoriam - In memory of Frank E. Diehl, who passed away January 23, 1946, sadly missed by children and grandchildren. There is a sad but sweet remembrance. There is a memory fond and true. There is a token of affection, father, and a heartache still for you. In Memory of Frank E. Diehl, who passed away on January 23, 1946. Somewhere back of the sunset where loneliness never dies, he lives in a land of glory mid the blue and gold of the sky. We miss you, dad, very much. The Children In Memoriam Of Frank E. Diehl who passed away 4 years ago, on Jan. 23, 1946. Sadly missed by his family, who will never forget him. Mrs. Frank Diehl and Children | |
| 5223 |  | Obituary- Diehl, George 1 Former Rossville Man Dies In Hospital George Daniel Diehl, 53, was dead on arrival at a Topeka hos-pital Sunday after he suffered a heart attack at his Topeka home. He had suffered a heart attack May 11, 1966 and had also had an attack several years ago. He was born Oct. 17, 1913 at Stockton in Rooks County and moved to Rossville with his parents when he was five years of age. He attended school at Rossville and was a graduate of Rossville High School. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Diehl of Rossville. Mr. Diehl had lived in Topeka many years and had been employed by Graves Truck Line since 1957. Earlier, he was employed by Coe Seed Company 19 years. He was a member of local No. 696 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Hazel Diehl, at home; three sons, Gary Daniel Diehl of Topeka, James Earl Diehl, Ansbach, Germany, and Frank Eugene Diehl at home. | |
| 5224 |  | Obituary- Diehl, George 2 George D. Diehl George Daniel Diehl, 53, was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital Sunday after he suffered a heart attack at his home, 3115 Minnesota. He had suffered a heart attack May 11, 1966 and had had an attack several years ago. He was born Oct. 17, 1913 at Stockton in Rooks County and had lived in Topeka many years. He had been employed by Graves Truck Line since 1957 and earlier was employed by Coe Seed Company 19 years. He was a member of Local No. 696 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Hazel Diehl, at home; three sons, Gary Daniel Diehl, 2320 Virginia, Mrs. Phylis Diane Roosevelt, James Earl Diehl, Ansbach, Germany, and Frank Eugene Diehl, at home; a daughter, Long Beach, Calif.; a stepson, George G. Nitzseke, Springfield, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Doris Jean Stankiewicz, Long Beach, Calif.; a brother, Earl Diehl, 2540 Amhurst Road; three sisters, Mrs. Iva Marney and Mrs. Ruth Martinek, both of Rossville, and Mrs. Alice Gentry, 1129 Webster; and 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Parker Mortuary. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn. | |
| 5225 |  | Obituary- Diehl, George 3 Was former resident of Rossville George Daniel Diehl, 53, was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital Sunday morning, Jan. 15, after he suffered a heart attack at his home, 3115 Minnesota, Topeka. Mr. Diehl had suffered a heart attack May 11, 1966, and had an attack previous to this one. He was born Oct. 17, 1913, at Stockton in Rooks County, and came to Rossville when he was five years old. George was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Diehl, Rossville. He attended the Rossville schools and later moved to Topeka where he made his home. He was employed by the Coe Seed Co. of Topeka for 19 years. In 1957 he started working for Graves Truck Line and worked until his last illness. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Survivors include his wife: Mrs. Elizabeth Hazel Diehl, at home; three sons: Gary Daniel Diehl, 2320 Virginia, Topeka; James Earl Diehl, stationed at Ansbach, Germany, with the U.S. Army; and Frank Eugene Diehl, at home; a daughter: Mrs. Phylis Diane Roosevelt, Long Beach, Calif.; a stepson: George Gaylord Nitzsche, of Springfield, Mo.; a step-daughter: Mrs. Doris Jean Stankiewicz, Long Beach, Calif.; A brother: Earl E. Diehl, 2540 Amhurst, Topeka; three sisters: Mrs. Iva Marney and Mrs. Ruth Martinek, both of Rossville, and Mrs. Alice Gentry, 1129 Webster, Topeka; 11 grandchildren. Services were held last Wednesday morning from a Topeka mortuary, with the Rev. Tom Blainey, Maple Hill, officiating. Nick Clark of Maple Hill was soloist. Pallbearers were his nephews: Barry Gentry, Ralph Marney, and Scott Diehl, all of Topeka; Steve Nitzsche, Springfield, Mo.; Douglas and Dwight Martinek of Rossville. Interment was made in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Nettie Simecka, Topeka, accompanied her grandson, Ricky Simecka, and family to St. Marys last Sunday and visited in the homes of John, Bill, and Frank Simecka and their families. Mrs. Simecka, who will be 92 in May, makes her home in Topeka with her son, Robert, and wife. | |
| 5226 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Ina In Memory of Mrs. Ina Diehl, who passed away May 14, 1961. Sadly missed by her children. There is a sad but sweet remembrance. There is a memory fond and true. There is a token of affection, mother, and a heartache still for you. | |
| 5227 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Keith Keith Craig Diehl Keith Craig Diehl of Topeka, KS passed away at his home unex-pectedly on January 17, 2012. Keith was born on December 18, 1956 in Gothenburg, NE. He worked for HF Mixing Group as the Assembly Supervisor. He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth Diehl on February 21, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife Lynne, three sons, Travis Diehl of Topeka, Jacob (Tammy) Diehl of Wakarusa and Dustin (CherriLea) Roduner of Willard, granddaughters Randi Diehl, Karley Diehl, Macie Diehl, Jaidyn Bogren, Calley Diehl, Harley Diehl, Adriyanna Roduner and grandson Draven Bennett. He is also survived by his mother, Karen Diehl, and siblings Rick (Loli) Diehl, Mark (Sheri) Diehl all of Topeka, Vickie (Fred) Foster of Delia and Jodie (Monty) Clark of Hubert, NC. Keith had many nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends that will miss him dearly. Cremation is planned and a celebration of life will be held at the Dover Fellowship Hall in Dover, KS at 2 pm Sunday January 22, 2012 (casual dress). A college fund for his grandchildren is being set up. Donations can be sent to Lynne Diehl c/o Stockgrower’s State Bank, 225 Main Street, Maple Hill, KS 66507. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 5228 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Marcia Marcia Yvonne (Stevens) Diehl Marcia Yvonne Stevens Diehl, 83, entered into glory November 6,2017. Marcia was born on August 23,1934 to Harold and Florence Malm Stevens, Willard, KS. At 15, she placed her faith in Christ. 1952 graduate Rossville High School. She worked at the First National Bank and Southwestern Bell. May 8,1952, married Charles Ernest Diehl, Topeka, KS. Daughters, Stephanie Duggins & Charlene Hardee. Visitation November 8th - from 5PM to 7 PM. Memorial Services November 9th at 10:30 AM, Chapel Oaks Cremation & Funeral Services, 235 SW Topeka Blvd. www.chapeloaksne.com | |
| 5229 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Mary Mary Ann Diehl Mary Ann Diehl, 75, passed away on December 19, 2020, in the city of Beaumont, CA, from a sudden heart attack en route to the hospital. She will be greatly missed. Mary Ann was born on March 18, 1945, in Wamego, Kansas to Dale Chalmer and Marsella Ann (Stadler) Ruff, both deceased. Mary Ann grew up in Rossville, Kansas and graduated from Rossville High School in 1962. Upon graduation she began working for various companies around the Topeka area, including Shelter Insurance in the Claims Department and managed lounge at the American Legion Auxiliary Post 400 in Topeka. Mary Ann’s desire to see more of the world led her to move to Kansas City in 1991 and she studied and became a licensed travel agent, which allowed her to travel more and see the beauty the world has to offer. Eventually she found herself moving to the Palm Springs area of California where she worked as an office administrator until she retired in 2009. Mary Ann married Stephen Diehl but were granted a divorce in 1974. They had a son in 1970, Jason Christopher, who survives his mother and lives in West Hollywood, CA, not far from Mary Ann’s home in Beaumont. Mary Ann is also survived by a brother, Frank Ruff (Lorraine), in Davidsonville, MD. During the course of her life, Mary Ann enjoyed many surprising activities, including volunteering her time and talents by making quilts for veteran’s groups. She also enjoyed playing billiards and proved to be quite the pool shark. In the 1980s she often placed in the top 3 positions in the Kansas Women’s Billards Tournament and even garnered First Place trophies in both singles and doubles tournaments. Mary Ann was interred next to her mother at the Rossville Cemetery in Rossville, KS after a graveside service on January 15th, at 1:00 pm. The family welcomed any friend, relative or acquaintance of Mary Ann to attend the service. The service is being arranged by Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, KS. The family would like to thank everyone who has expressed their condolences at her loss and hope that Mary Ann’s loving warmth and caring remain in the hearts and minds of those individuals that were lucky enough to spend time in her presence. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Assoc., 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231. Condolences may be left on Mary Ann’s online guest book at www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5230 |  | Obituary- Diehl, Rick Rick “Ricky” DeWayne Diehl, 67, of Topeka, died on August 15, 2022. Ricky was surrounded by his loving wife of 47 years, Loli, and only daughter, Enedina. Ricky was born in Columbus, Nebraska on August 30, 1954. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1972 a semester early to voluntarily enlist in the US Navy. He was stationed in Asmara, Ethiopia and Rota, Spain. Ricky met the love of his life, Loli, in Spain. Their love story is one for the movies with years full of love, laughter, and memories. After they got married in 1975, Ricky was honorably discharged from the US Navy. They moved from the beaches of Spain to Kansas to build a life together. Ricky worked at Goodyear and Southwestern Bell. He retired from AT&T after 30 years of service as a repairman and cable splicer. After retirement, Ricky volunteered at the VA in Topeka and returned to work as the shuttle bus driver at Stormont Vail Health. He was active in his local church serving as a deacon and music ministry support. He attended Grace Point Church is his later years. Ricky loved to fish, ride his motorcycle, was a member of the American Legion Post 421, and Legion Riders. Ricky is now free from Alzheimer’s disease and the toll it took on his body and memories. His family will continue to remember for him. Ricky was a loving husband, father, and he delighted in his grandchildren. His family was the joy of his life. He always said, “Do your best and let God do the rest”. He is survived by his wife, Loli; daughter, Enedina (Shane) Miles; grandchildren, Karsyn Patch and Easton Patch; mother, Karen Diehl; siblings Vicky Foster, Mark (Donna) Diehl, and Jodi (Derek) Clark. He has many nieces, nephews, and family in Spain. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth; brother, Keith; Father-in-law, Rafael; Mother-in-law, Josefa; and sister-in-law, Eduarda. A celebration of life will be held at Grace Point Church (5400 SW Huntoon Street, Topeka, KS) on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 10:30am. Graveside services will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery (150 Muncie Rd, Leavenworth, KS) at 2:30pm with military honors provided by the US Navy Funeral Detail. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Point Church | |
| 5231 |  | Obituary- Dillon, Virjo Virjo Dillon Dies in Home Here at 85 Mrs. Virjo Caroline Dillon of 1135 College, formerly of 1521 Van Buren, died Friday at the Methodist Home. She was 82. She was born December 31, 1881, in Copiah County, Miss., and was a resident of Topeka most of her life. Mrs. Dillon was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church. She is survived by a son. Robbert. M. O’Dell of Garden Grove, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Madge Adams of Chicago, Ill. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mulvane Chapel at the Methodist Home with burial in Topeka Cemetery. The Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5232 |  | Obituary- Dimeo, Benjamin Benjamin Bradley DIMEO Ben came into this world on January 10, 1985, and left it on February 21, 2003. Spending most of his life in Kent, Washington, Ben was a senior at Kentwood High School and played varsity basketball there. He also worked part-time at IKEA in Renton, Washington. He was looking forward to college next year but was taken from us in a car accident early Friday morning. Ben loved playing basketball and was excited about playing in this year's State tournament. His sense of humor and uncanny ability to disarm even the most sophisticated will be sorely missed. He is survived by his son, Troy Chalcraft, his parents, Michael and Julie, a brother, Matthew, a sister, Mia, and grandparents, Darrell and Mary Carr of Topeka, Kansas, and Jean and Jack Dimeo from West Chester, Pennsylvania. He also leaves here several aunts, uncles, cousins, and wonderful friends. A Rosary Service will be held at St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in Topeka, Kansas, at 5 p.m., with funeral services at the church on Thursday, February 27, at 10:30 a.m. These services are being coordinated by Penwell Gable Highland Chapel in Topeka. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on March 6, 2003, at the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. S.E., (The Benson Highway) Renton, WA. 98055. A fund has been established for his son's future education. Donations to this fund can be made at any Washington Mutual branch under the name of Troy B. Chalcraft. Published in The Seattle Times on Feb. 27, 2003 | |
| 5233 |  | Obituary- Dimler, Michael Mrs. J.T. Hopkins and Mrs. Jennie Zickefoose were in St. Marys Saturday to attend the funeral of Michael Dimler who passed away Friday. | |
| 5234 |  | Obituary- Dinkel, Mary Mrs. Albin Besta attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Dinkel last Friday in Topeka. Mrs. Dinkel was the mother of Mrs. William Besta of Topeka. | |
| 5235 |  | Obituary- Disselhoff, Arthur ARTHUR B. DISSELHOFF Arthur B. Disselhoff, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stach, Kansas City, passed away suddenly on Thursday July 3, at the age of 52 years. He was returning home from work when he fell, suffering from a heart attack. He had been employed by the Frisco Railroad for 36 years as Engine Inspector. He was a World War veteran and served overseas in France for twenty-two months. He leaves his wife and ten children. The oldest boy is nineteen and the youngest is two years old. His are three boys and seven girls. His wife was formerly Miss Josie E. Stach, and was raised in the Rossville community. Mr. Disselhoff was given a Military funeral. | |
| 5236 |  | Obituary- Disselhoff, Josephine MRS. JOSEPHINE DISSELHOFF Mrs. Josephine “Josie” Disselhoff, 82, of 1100 W. 40th St., died Friday at Trinity Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Delia, Kan., and had lived in this area for more than 60 years. Mrs. Disselhoff worked in the housekeeping department of the University of Kansas Medical Center before she retired in 1962. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She was a mem¬ber of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and the Bohemian League, Delia. She leaves two sons, Benny Disselhoff of the home and Robert Disselhoff, Adrian, Mo.; four daughters, Mrs. Georgia Frolin, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Mary Williams of the home, Mrs. Gloria Mackey, Preston, Mo., and Mrs. Grace Joseph, Springdale, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Anne Hanrion. Kansas City;22 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the church tape ministry or the organ fund. Mrs. Josephine Disselhoff INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Services were Monday in Independence, Mo., for Mrs. Josephine “Josie" Disselhoff, 82, Kansas City, Mo., who died Friday at Trinity Lutheran Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She was born June 22, 1900, in Delia, Kan. She lived in Kansas City, Mo., more than 60 years. She was employed in the housekeeping-department at the University of Kansas Medical Center before she retired in 1962. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Lutheran Women’s Missionary Service, both in Independence, Mo.; and the Bohemian League in Delia. Survivors include two sons, Benny Disselhoff, at home, and Robert Disselhoff, Adrian, Mo.; four daughters, Mrs. Georgia Frolian, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Mary Williams, at home, Mrs. Gloria Mackey, Preston, Mo., and Mrs. Grace Joseph, Springdale, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Anne Hanrion, Kansas City, Mo.; 22 grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. Speaks Funeral Home at Independence, Mo., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5237 |  | Obituary- Ditch, Florence FORMER ROSSVILLE WOMAN FATALLY INJURED BY CAR Services for Mrs. Florence Ditch, 63, of 1641 Western, Topeka, wife of the late Ora Ditch, who died early Sunday morning from injuries suffered when she was struck by an automobile at the corner of Seward and Ohio, in Topeka, were held Tuesday at 9:30 a. m. at Wall-Diffenderfer mortuary. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Ditch, with her daughter, Mrs. Milton Long, of 3735 Sena Drive, Topeka, was crossing Seward going toward their parked automobile on the north side of street shortly after midnight Saturday, when Roger Colby, 27, of Oskaloosa, driving a 1950 model Chevrolet and headed west, struck Mrs. Ditch. She was thrown on top of the car’s hood and carried along the street. Skid marks on the pavement indicated the car traveled 138 feet from the point of impact before it came to a stop, officers said. According to Dr. H. L. Clark, coroner, Colby said he was driving between 40 and 45 miles an hour. Mrs. Ditch was dead on arrival of the ambulance at St. Francis hospital. Colby was arrested on a reckless driving charge. Mrs. Long was not hit, although she was only a few steps from her mother. Mrs. Ditch was born a mile northwest of Rossville October 14, 1886, and had been a resident of Topeka the last 25 years. Her husband, before his death March 31, 1948, was employed during the war as a foreman at the Supply Depot. Mrs. Ditch is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Roy Brees, Mrs. Charles Spangler, Mrs. Don Stevens, Mrs. Milton Long and Mrs. Lester Currey, all of Topeka; and Mrs. Norman Hug, Manhattan; a son Lloyd G. Ditch, Kansas City, Kansas; two grandchildren two great-grandchildren; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Nadeau, Topeka; two sisters, Mrs. T.J. McManus, Topeka, and Mrs. Merle Hart, Phoenix, Ariz.; and four brothers, John and Ben Nadeau, Ventura, Calif.; Arch Nadeau, Kansas City, Mo and Edward Nadeau, Rossville. | |
| 5238 |  | Obituary- Dodd, Loretta 1 Dodd Mrs. Loretta Marie Simecka Dodd, 72, Ottawa, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1986, at a hospital in Brea, Calif. She had been an office manager and had worked in Ottawa many years. She was born July 24, 1914 on a farm near Delia, the daughter of Joseph Benjamin and Mary Johanna Cander Simecka. She spent her youth on a farm east of Delia and attended Stach Rural School. She graduated from Delia High School in 1932. She had worked in Topeka and then moved to Ottawa, where she worked for the Bennett Ice Co. Later she became the office manager at Gambles, where she worked from 1952 to 1974. She also worked at the Bennett retail store until it closed in the late 1970s. She was baptized in the Catholic faith and had attended the Trinity Methodist Church, Ottawa. She was married to Harry Ennis Dodd on Sept. 11, 1935 at Topeka. He died April 21, 1978. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Donna Rae Black, Diamond Bar, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Thompson and Leona Paulini, both of Rossville, Josephine Constant, Topeka; four brothers, Leo Simecka, Topeka, Ray Simecka, Escondido, Calif., Arthur Simecka, Clinton, Montana, and Ben J. Simecka, Delia; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were to be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa. Burial was to be in the Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5239 |  | Obituary- Dodd, Loretta 2 Loretta M. Simecka Dodd OTTAWA — Mrs. Loretta Marie Simecka Dodd, 72. Ottawa, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, at a hospital in Brea, Calif. She had been an office manager and had worked in Ottawa many years. She was born July 24, 1914, on a farm near Delia, the daughter of Joseph Benjamin and Mary Johanna Cander Simecka. She spent her youth on a farm east of Delia and attended Stach Rural School. She graduated from Delia High School in 1932. She had worked in Topeka and then moved to Ottawa where she worked for the Bennett Ice Co. Later she became the office manager at Gambles, where she worked from 1952 to 1974. She also worked at the Bennett retail store until it closed in the late 1970s. She was baptized in the Catholic faith and had attended the Trinity Methodist Church, Ottawa. She was married to Harry Ennis Dodd on Sept. 11, 1935, at Topeka. He died April 21, 1978. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Donna Rae Black. Diamond Bar, Calif.; three sisters. Mrs. Eleanor Thompson and Leona Pau- lini, both of Rossville, Josephine Constant, Topeka; four brothers, Leo Simecka, Topeka, Ray Simecka, Escondido, Calif., Arthur Simecka, Clinton, Mont., and Ben J. Simecka, Delia: and two grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today until the service at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5240 |  | Obituary- Dodds, Milton 1 Milton D. Dodds Milton D. Dodds, age 65, of Topeka passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 21, 2013, at a Topeka hospital. Milton was born March 31, 1948 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the son of H.D. Dodds and Ludie Hester Dodds. He married Carol Degan April 4, 1974 in Topeka. He worked for various asphalt companies in Topeka such as A & W Asphalt. He loved working on cars and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cheyenne Morrissey, in May of 2008. He is survived by his wife of over 39 years, Carol Dodds; 4 sons, Johnny Dodds, Christopher Dodds, Adam Dodds Sr. and Clint Dodds, all of Topeka; 3 daughters, Michelle Dodds, Dana Woosley and Kimberly Dodds, all of Topeka; 4 brothers, Dewey Dodds of Rossville, Cliff Dodds, Mike Hester and L.D. Dodds, all of Topeka; two sisters, Elizabeth Falter and Joan Porubsky, both of Topeka, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. He will lie in state Tuesday from noon - 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Davidson Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 5241 |  | Obituary- Dodds, Milton 2 Milton D. Dodds Milton D. Dodds, 65, of Topeka passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 21, at a Topeka hospital. Milton was born March 31, 1948, in Tupelo, Miss., the son of H.D. Dodds and Ludie Hester Dodds. He married Carol Degan April 4, 1974, in Topeka. He worked for various asphalt companies in Topeka, including A&W Asphalt. He loved working on cars and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cheyenne Morrissey, in May 2008. He is survived by his wife of more than 39 years, Carol Dodds; four sons, Johnny Dodds, Christopher Dodds, Adam Dodds Sr. and Clint Dodds, all of Topeka; three daughters, Michelle Dodds, Dana Woosley and Kimberly Dodds, all of Topeka; four brothers, Dewey Dodds of Rossville, Cliff Dodds, Mike Hester and L.D. Dodds, all of Topeka; two sisters, Elizabeth Falter and Joann Porubsky, both of Topeka; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were Sept. 25 at Davidson Funeral Home. Interment followed in Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66608-1241 to assist with funeral expenses. | |
| 5242 |  | Obituary- Dodge, Claude and Dodge, Flossie 1 CLAUDE F. DODGE Services will be held Friday at the Delia Presbyterian Church for Claude F. Dodge, 87, Rossville, who died Friday, January 12, 1979, in a Topeka hospital. He was born May 1, 1891, in Concordia, and had lived in the Delia and Rossville communities for many years, working as a farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, Leonard Dodge, Delia; a brother, Stanley Dodge, Concordia; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Barlene, Concordia, and Mrs. Sophia Westrick, Belleville; two grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Burial will be in the Delia Cemetery, Delia. Parker-Price Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. FLOSSIE M. DODGE Flossie M. Dodge, 80, Topeka, died Wednesday, July 5, 1978, at her home. She was born April 15, 1898, and had lived in the Rossville and Topeka communities since 1930. She was a switchboard operator at the Jayhawk Hotel and later at City Hall before her retirement in 1970. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, PBX Club and Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by a son, Leonard Dodge, Delia; a brother, Dan E. McMullen, St. Francis; three sisters, Mrs. Millie Ingemels, St. Francis, and Mrs. Mabel Culver and Mrs. Marie Culver, both of Kansas City; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial was in the Delia Cemetery. | |
| 5243 |  | Obituary- Dodge, Claude and Dodge, Flossie 2 Claude F. Dodge Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Delia Presbyterian Church for Claude F. Dodge, 87, Rossville, who died Friday in a Topeka hospital. He was born May 1, 1881, in Concordia, and had lived in the Delia and Rossville communities for many years, working as a farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, Leonard Dodge, Delia; a brother, Stanley Dodge, Concordia; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Barlene, Concordia, and Mrs. Sophia Westrick, Belleville; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Delia Cemetery, Delia. Mr. Dodge will lie in state at the Parker-Price Mortuary until 9 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church. Dodge Flossie M. Dodge, 80, Topeka, died July 5 at her home. She was born April 15, 1898, and lived in the Rossville-Topeka community since 1930. She was a switchboard operator at the Jayhawk Hotel and later at city hall before her retirement in 1970. She was a member of the Methodist church, PBX Club and Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by a son, Leonard Dodge, Delia; A brother Dan E. McMullen, St. Francis; three sisters, Mrs. Millie Ingemels, St. Francis, and Mrs. Mabel Culver, both of Kansas City; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services are pending at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be at Delia Cemetery. | |
| 5244 |  | Obituary- Dodge, Claude and Dodge, Flossie 3 Flossie M. Dodge Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Parker-Price Mortuary for Flossie M. Dodge, 80, 1122 Jackson, who died Wednesday at her home. She was born April 15, 1898, and had lived in the Topeka area since 1930. She was a switchboard operator at the Jayhawk Hotel and later at City Hall before she retired in 1970. She was t a member of the Methodist Church, PBX Club and Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by a son, Leonard Dodge, Delia; a brother, Dan E. McMullen, St. Francis; three sisters, Mrs. Millie Ingemels, St. Francis, and Mrs. Mabel Culver and Mrs. Marie Culver, both of Kansas City; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Delia Cemetery. | |
| 5245 |  | Obituary- Dodge, Emily Emily S. Dodge Emily S. Dodge, 97, formerly of Rossville and Delia passed away Saturday, July 23 ,2016at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. She was born April 15,1919 in a small log cabin south of Delia the daughter of Ignac and Veronica Hejtmanek Horak. She graduated from Goldenrod Country School and from Delia High School in 1937. Emily worked in Topeka for a few years and in 1959 started working at the Delia Post Office, after 20 years of service she retired in 1979. She and her husband Leonard farmed in the Delia community. She helped raise hogs and cattle and raised a garden. They lived in the Delia community from 1946 until their farm sale in June 2004 when they moved to Rossville. They later moved to Topeka. She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. Emily graduated from the Menninger Bible Course many years ago. One of the highlights of her life was when she and Leonard along with some of her siblings and their spouses took an 18 day trip to Czechoslovakia to visit relatives and to see the homeland. On September 1,1940 she was united in marriage to Leonard Dodge in Topeka. He preceded her in death on February 11,2011. Her parents, five siblings and two grandsons also preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Jim (Janet) Dodge, Rossville; her daughter, Joanne (Mike) Bruce, Huntsville, TX.; two sisters, Irene Collett, Washington and Esther Wehner Rossville; four grandchildren; David (Colleen) Dodge, Karen (Jerry) Manhart, Kevin Bruce and Stehphanie Bruce, great-grandchildren, Casey, Darrin and Danielle Dodge, Abbie and Chad Manhart, Maddison, Regan, Damian and Malcom Bruce and a great-great-grandson Adam Boudreau; many nieces and nephews Funeral services were Thursday, July 28,2016 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church, The Good Samaritan Fund at the Presbyterian Manor or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 5246 |  | Obituary- Dodge, Leonard 1 Leonard Dodge Leonard Dodge, 92, formerly of Delia, passed away peacefully Friday, February 11, 2011, at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. He was born April 25, 1918, at Rydel, Kansas to the parents of Claude E. and Flossie McMullin Dodge. He lived in the Belleville area before moving to the Rossville community in about 1927. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1939. Leonard was married to Emily Horak on September 11, 1940, and they celebrated 70 + years of marriage. She survives at their home at the manor. Leonard and Emily farmed in the Rossville area until 1946, when they moved to Delia, where they farmed. He also was a school bus driver for many years and had worked as a security guard at the Jeffrey Energy Center. He was involved in and was member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. Leonard was a 60 + year member of Delia Masonic Lodge No. 419 and also the former Delia Lions Club. He served many years on the Delia Water District Board and the Delia Cemetery Board. Leonard served one term as a Jackson County Commissioner from the third district. He received the Kansas Bankers Soil Conservation award in 1971. Other survivors include his two children, Jim (Janet) Dodge, Rossville, and Joanne (Mike) Bruce, Huntsville, TX; five grandchildren, David (Colleen) Dodge, Topeka, Karen (Jerry) Manhart, Shawnee, Michael Bruce, Huntsville, Kevin (April) Bruce, Houston, and Stephanie Bruce, Fayetteville, NC; nine great-grandchildren, Casey, Darrin and Danielle Dodge, Abbie and Chad Manhart, Maddison, Regan, Damian and Malcolm Bruce. Mr. Dodge was preceded in death by his parents and a great- grandson. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment with Masonic graveside service conducted by Delia Lodge No. 419 will be in the Delia Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time on Tuesday morning. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Delia Masonic Lodge No. 419, the Delia Presbyterian Church or the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5247 |  | Obituary- Dodge, Leonard 2
LEONARD DODGE Leonard Dodge, 92, formerly of Delia passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. He was born April 25, 1918, at Rydel, Kan., to the parents of Claude E. and Flossie McMullin Dodge. He lived in the Bellville area before moving to the Rossville community in about 1927. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1939. Leonard was married to Emily Horak on Sept. 1, 1940, and they celebrated 70-plus years of marriage. She survives at their home at the manor. Leonard and Emily farmed in the Rossville area until 1946 when they moved to Delia where they farmed. He also was a school bus driver for many years and had worked as a security-guard at Jeffrey Energy Center. He was involved in and was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. Leonard was a 60-plus year member of Delia Masonic Lodge No. 419 and also the former Delia Lions Club. He served many years on the Delia Water District Board and the Delia Cemetery Board. Leonard served one term as a Jackson County Commissioner from the third district. He received the Kansas Bankers Soil Conservation award in 1971. Other survivors include his two children, Jim (Janet) Dodge, Ross¬ville and Joanne (Mike) Bruce, Huntsville,Tex.; five grandchildren, David (Colleen) Dodge, Topeka, Karen (Jerry) Manhart, Shawnee, Michael Bruce, Huntsville, Kevin (April) Bruce, Houston and Stephanie Bruce, Raleigh, N.C.; nine great¬grandchildren Casey, Darrin and Danielle Dodge, Abbie and Chad Manhart, Maddison, Regan, Damian and Malcolm Bruce. Mr. Dodge was preceded in death by his parents and a great- grandson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Interment with Masonic graveside services were conducted by Delia Lodge No. 419 in the Delia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Delia Masonic Lodge No. 419, the Delia Presbyterian Church or the Rossville Senior Center and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome .com. | |
| 5248 |  | Obituary- Dodge, Matilda Martha Ellen Sturm was born in Stark county, Ill., December 21, 1860, and died at the Patterson Memorial hospital June 19, 1946 at the age of 85 years, 5 months, and 19 days. She moved to Iowa with her parents when a small girl, where she grew to womanhood. In August 1878 she was married to Forest Wilson, who after a brief illness passed away July 18, 1880. To this union were born two children, Sylvina and Myrtle. In January 1882, she was married to Oliver Dodge and to this union nine children were born. She continued to make Iowa her home until 1885 when, with her husband and family, she immigrated to Kansas and had made Republic county her home ever since, with the exception of two years in Oklahoma and three years in Iowa. She united with the United Brethren church at Sibley, Kan., many years ago, later transferring her membership to the Christian church in Belleville and lived her Christian life in this faith until her death. Like many others she endured hardships and discouragements, which she met with Christian fortitude. She was a loving mother, a dutiful wife, a good neighbor - always ready and willing to help those in need. Since her husband's death in 1927, she made her home with her daughter, Sophia Westrick. She was the mother of 11 children, six having preceeded her in death. Those left to mourn her passing are her three sons and two daughters, William H. Dodge and Etta Barleen of Concordia, Claude F. Dodge of Topeka, Stanley A. Dodge of Los Angeles, Cal., and Sophia Westrick of Belleville; also 34 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Carrie Tatro of Wichita, besides a host of friends and acquaintances. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 27, at 1:30 p.m. Internment was in Pleasant Ridge cemetery. The Belleville (Kansas) Telescope, Thursday, June 27, 1946 | |
| 5249 |  | Obituary- Dodge, Oliver 2 Oliver A. Dodge was born in Jo Daviess county, Illinois, May 22, 1860, and died at his home in Republic county, Kansas, July 20, at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 28 days. He moved to Iowa with his parents when he was but a small boy, where he grew to manhood. In 1882 he was married to Mrs. Martha E. Wilson and continued to make Iowa their home until 1885, when with his family he emigrated to Kansas and has made Republic county his home ever since with the exception of two years in Oklahoma and three years in Iowa. He united with the United Brethren church many years ago at Sibley, Kansas. He has been in poor health for nearly ten years. He was the father of nine children: William H. Dodge of Rydal, Mrs. Chloe E. Syrie of Lander, Wyo., Mrs. Etta Barleen of Concordia, Claude F. Dodge of Belleville, Stanley A. Dodge of Concordia, Mrs. Sophia Westrick of Belleville, also three children that preceded him in death. He was also a loving and kind father to his two step-daughters, Mrs. Vina Roberts, Ontaria, Calif., and Mrs. Myrtle Higle of Belleville. He leaves to mourn him, his wife, eight children, thirty-one grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two brothers, George Dodge of Belleville, Frank Dodge of Ottumwa, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Chloe Dorrance of Wellman, Iowa, besides a host of friends and neighbors. The Belleville Telescope, Thursday, July 28, 1927 | |
| 5250 |  | Obituary- Dodge, Unknown Mr. and Mrs. Claude Dodge were called to Belleville this week by the death of Mr. Dodge's father. |
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