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| 5851 |  | Obituary- Glynn, Mary Mary Reilly Glynn Mrs. Mary Reilly Glynn, 80, died Sunday, February 10, 1991, at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Spring, Colo., after a long illness. Mrs. Glynn taught in Kansas high schools in Delia, Emmett, Summerfield, and Washburn Rural in Topeka before she moved to Colorado Springs and became director of personnel at the Ent Air Force Base where she worked for 21 years before she retired. She lived in Colorado Springs 38 years. She was rom March 16, 1910, at Emmett, the daughter of William E. and Catherine V. Noonan Reilly. She was graduated valedictorian of her high school class at Emmett and was crowned homecoming queen at Emporia State Teachers College her senior year. Mrs. Glynn was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Colorado Springs. She also was a charter member of American Business Women's Association and, in 1967, was elected Colorado Woman of the Year. She was married to Barney E. Glynn June 10, 1940, at Emmett. He survives. Other survivors include a brother, Frank Reilly, Denver, Colo.; and three sisters, Bridgie Hill, Lawrence, Elizabeth McFerren, Silver Springs, Md., and Eileen Holligan, Denver, Colo. Entombment was in the Shrine of Remembrance in Colorado Springs. Shrine of Remembrance Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. The funeral mass was read at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 12, with the Rev. Gerald Bruggeman officiating. Entombment was at the Shrine of Remembrance in Colorado Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Mrs. Mary Reilly Glynn COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church here for Mrs. Mary Reilly Glynn, 80, Colorado Springs. She died Sunday, Feb. 10, 1991, at a Colorado Springs hospital. Mrs. Glynn taught in Kansas high schools in Delia, Emmett, Summerfield and Washburn Rural in Topeka before she moved to Colorado Springs and became director of personnel at the Ent Air Force Base where she worked for 21 years before she retired. She lived in Colorado Springs 38 years. She was born March 16, 1910, at Emmett, Kan., the daughter of William E. and Catherine V. Noonan Reilly. She was graduated valedictorian of her high school class at Emmett and was crowned homecoming queen at Emporia, Kan., State Teachers College her senior year there. Mrs. Glynn was a member of Corpus Christy Catholic Church in Colorado Springs. She also was a charter member of American Business Women’s Association and once was elected the association’s Woman of the Year. She was married to Barney E. Glynn June 10, 1940, at Emmett. He survives. Other survivors include a brother, Frank Reilly, Denver; and three sisters, Bridgie Hill, Lawrence, Elizabeth McFerren, Silver Spring, Md., and Eileen Holligan, Denver. Entombment was in the Shrine of Remembrance in Colorado Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. The Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home in Colorado Springs was in charge of arrangements. | |
| 5852 |  | Obituary- Glynn, Sammie In Memoriam In memory of our darling Sammie who died November 12, 1926. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled, The boon His love has given; And though the body moulders here, The soul is safe in heaven. Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Glynn and Family | |
| 5853 |  | Obituary- Glynn, Samuel Pneumonia Fatal to Samuel Glynn Samuel Glynn, age 1 year and 10 months, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Glynn, who live on the former Henry Meyer farm west of Rossville, died Friday evening after a week's illness with bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held Saturday at the home. The body was interred in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 5854 |  | Obituary- Gocsik, Harriett Mrs. Harriet Gocsik HOLTON - Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, for Mrs. Harriett Hards Gocsik, 67, Holton, who died Thursday at Fargo, N.D., hospital where she had been about three weeks. She was born Dec. 8, 1908, in Kirksville, Mo., the daughter of DeeCloud and Millie Jane Stivers Griswold. She worked in a tuberculosis sanatorium in New York City and lived in Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y., for about 15 years. She spent the rest of her life in the Holton and Mayetta communities. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary and the Holton Baptist Church, both oat Holton. She was married to Charles H. Hards Sr., in 1924 in Kirksville, Mo. He died Sept. 25, 1956. SShe married Michael Gocsik on June 28, 1971, in New York City. He died March 29, 1975. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy L. Hayman, Ft. Worth, Tex., and Mrs. Elsie Reed, Fargo, N.D.; a son, Charles H. Hards, Jr., Richmond, Ca.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Mary Dartin, Pasadena, Ca., and Mrs. Esther Mansfield, Rossville; five step-sons, Leo Hards, Topeka, Chester Hards, 1508 E. 4th, Topeka, Ernest Hards, Sabetha, Harvey Hards, Hiawatha, and Raymond Hards, Holton; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Mayetta Cemetery, Mayetta. | |
| 5855 |  | Obituary- Godbey, James James B. Godbey James Briscoe Godbey, 93, formerly of Topeka, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996, at a Las Vegas, Nev. retirement center. Mr. Godbey was a passenger coach foreman for the Santa Fe Railroad until he retired. He was born November 19, 1902, at Perryville, KY, the son of John Wesley and Luella Williams Godbey. He moved to Las Vegas, Nev. from Tucson, AZ, in 1994. Mr. Godbey was a member of the United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Arab Shrine. He was married to Ruby Ellen Linsacum August 29, 1924. She died in 1965. A daughter, Delores White, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Broxterman, Las Vegas.; two brothers, William P. Godbey, Rossville, and John W. Godbey, Duncan, Okla.; a sister, Dorothy Paramore, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends met from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Penwell- Gabcl Funeral Chapel, Topeka. His service was at 1:00 Monday at the funeral home; burial with Masonic graveside service was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made either to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 599, Topeka 66601, or to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 South Swenson, Las Vegas, Nev. 89119 | |
| 5856 |  | Obituary- Godbey, Ruth Ruth G. Williams Godbey Ruth G. Williams Godbey, 91, died April 3, 2017 in Circle of Life Hospice care at Concordia Nursing and Rehab, Bella Vista, Arkansas. She was cremated. Born June 22,1925 in Atchison, Kansas, she was the 4th of 5 children of Charles E. (Ed) Williams Sr. and Mary Ellen (Nellie) Hicks Williams. Her early years included school, keeping up with 2 older brothers, exploring the Missouri River bluffs, and raising pets: Pooch, her 21-year-old terrier and too many cats to name. Her childhood was marred by the loss of her mother, when Ruth was 11 years old. Ruth graduated from Atchison High School in 1943. She was an avid swimmer, an accomplished pianist, and a skilled seamstress, crocheter, and quilter, as well as the best cook ever! Her early work years included ushering at her sister’s theater and working at Montgomery Ward in Atchison. Ruth met Bili, her husband of 58 years, who worked for Santa Fe, and they married in 1948. They had four children. Ruth was a stay-at-home mom. In 1959, the family moved to Topeka and Ruth accepted jobs as office manager for American Linen Supply and Jostens American Yearbook. When Bill retired in 1974, they moved to Salina, KS for 7 years, where Ruth worked for Bill’s brother in his chiropractic clinic. Their next move was to Rossville, KS to be closer to family. Ruth volunteered at the local library there. In 2006, with Bill in failing health, they returned to Topeka to a maintenance-free condominium. After Bill’s death in 2006, Ruth later moved to Atria Hearthstone, then to Martin Creek Apartments. In 2012, needing assisted living, she moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas when family moved here. She was able to keep her beloved cat, Pixie, at The Brookfield Assisted Living. After 4 years there, Ruth lived in Memory Care at The Meadows in Bentonville. In declining health, she transferred to Concordia, where she died peacefully. Surviving are her sister, Margaret Sewell, Kansas City, MO; daughter, Bonnie Schrick, Independence, Mo; son, Jerry Godbey, Camden Point, MO; daughter, Debbie Gudenkauf (Steve), Wilton, CA; daughter, Linda Klem (Ed), Bella Vista, AR; 7 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to the many CNA’s, EMT’s, and healthcare workers who provided loving care and attention at The Brookfield, Comfort Keepers, The Meadows, Encompass Home Health Care, Concordia Nursing and Rehab, Circle of Life Hospice and Mercy Hospital. A Celebration of Life to honor Ruth will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com | |
| 5857 |  | Obituary- Godwin, Charles CHARLES H. GODWIN Charles H. Godwin, 94, of Route 6, resident of Shawnee County for 80 years, died Sunday at the Jefferson County Memorial Hospital at Winchester. He had been living with a nephew, Roy Freer, at Winchester for 18 months. He was born November 25, 1862, at Lawrenceburg, Ind., and moved to a farm near Kiro in 1877. He lived in Shawnee County until he moved to the home of his nephew at Winchester 18 months ago. He is survived by a step-daughter, Mrs. O D. Woodford, Topeka; three sisters. Mrs. Eva Cochran and Mrs. Loleta Kinnaird, both of Route 6, and Mrs. Daisy Edson, San Diego, Calif.; and 26 nephews and nieces: one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 with burial in Prairie Home cemetery. | |
| 5858 |  | Obituary- Godwin, James Grandpa Godwin died at his home below Silver Lake last Sunday and was buried Monday. | |
| 5859 |  | Obituary- Godwin, Nellie Miss Nellie Godwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Godwin, of Silver Lake, died Wednesday of typhoid fever, after an illness of three weeks duration. Funeral services will be held this afternoon in the Presbyterian Church north of the Lake. Miss Godwin was 19 years of age and a favorite with all who knew her. The family have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. [The Shawnee County News, Friday, May 9, 1902] | |
| 5860 |  | Obituary- Good, Michael Michael “Tad” Good, age 58, was born on November 19th, 1962 in Salina, Kansas to Floyd and Carolyn Good. He returned to his heavenly home on January 3rd, 2021 due to Covid19. Tad graduated from Rossville High School in 1981, and in 1982 he married his high school sweetheart, Deb “Carathers” Good. In 1985 Tad enlisted in the U.S. Army. He joined to be a military police officer and progressed up to a Special Agent in the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID). After 11.5 years of service, he departed with an honorable discharge in December 1996. He then began a new journey working for the Social Security Administration, where he made his way from a Field Service Specialist to a Group Supervisor to the Facilities Project Manager and Claims Authorizer. During the beginning years of working with Social Security Tad also took classes at DeVry University (1998-2001) where he got his Bachelor of Science-BS- in business information systems and graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude. After almost 16 years of working Social Security, he retired. After retiring Tad decided to work as an insurance agent at Integrity Insurance Agency where he worked for 5.5 years. Tad was a man of faith. In 2014 he found his calling and was ordained and became the Pastor of the Willard Community Baptist Church. He was dedicated to the Lord, his family, and friends. In his spare time, he loved being outdoors, fishing, shooting guns, working on the farm, or building something. He also enjoyed getting the family together and grilling/smoking meat for everyone. Tad was a family man. He was kind, loyal, and loving to his wife, Deb Good. They married on July 31st, 1982. They spent 38 wonderful years together and had 3 children, Michael Good (Brianne), Gavin Good (Crystal), and Kristen Good. He was also a very proud PaPa to 6 grandchildren, Kiya, Keira, Trebor, Tripp, Chloe, and Paisley. Tad is also survived by his father Floyd Good, Sister Tara Good, and Brother Troy Good (Mel), and many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Tad is preceded in death by his mother Carolyn Good, his Grandparents Norris and Dorothy Boise, and his Grandparents Robert and Velma Good. Service pending due to Covid19. Angels Above Cremation Service is handling arrangements. | |
| 5861 |  | Obituary- Gooderl, Delman Delman Gooderl Holton - Delman Gooderl, 90, of Hoyt, KS passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Jackson County Medicalodges in Holton, KS. Delman was born June 1, 1923 in Jackson County, the son of Scott and Anna May (Akers) Gooderl. He graduated from Hoyt High School in 1941 and he farmed. Delman married Mazie McClain on July 27, 1946. They managed the Downtown Topeka Farmers Market for several years. He was proud when he and Mazie were inducted into the Master Farmers/Master Homemakers Association Class of 1981. Delman is survived by: his wife Mazie Gooderl of Rossville, KS; his children, Leslie Gooderl (Lee Ann) of Holton, KS, and Nancy Little (Randal) of Rossville, KS; his 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son Stephen Gooderl and his brothers Donald and Gerald Gooderl. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow at Hoyt Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday February 12. Memorials may be given to Jackson County 4H Fairgrounds Building Fund, and may be sent c/o Mercer Funeral Home, Box 270, Holton, 66436. www.mercerfuneralhomes.com | |
| 5862 |  | Obituary- Gooderl, Mazie Mazie O. Gooderl ROSSVILLE - Mazie O. Gooderl, 91, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 27, 1925 at Rossville, the daughter of Ray and Eva Trimble McClain. Mazie was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School. Mazie was a farm wife, and was well known for her baking, especially her pies and cinnamon rolls. She and her husband Delman managed the Downtown Farmers Market in Topeka for several years. They were inducted into the Master Farmers/Home Makers Association Class of 1981. Mazie was a member of the Holton Baptist Church; she was a Sunday School teacher and had sung in the choir. She was a member of the Killkare HDU at Hoyt and was a past 4-H Leader. On July 27, 1946 she was united in marriage to Delman Gooderl. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2014. She was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen, four brothers, Thornton, Ora, Vencille and Luther McClain, three sisters, Letha Reser, Barbara Grubaugh and Nancy Preble. Survivors include her son, Leslie (Lee Ann) Gooderl, Holton; her daughter Nancy (Randal) Little, Rossville, seven grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Hoyt Cemetery. Mrs. Gooderl will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jackson County 4-H Fairgrounds Building Fund and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave an online condolence please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 5863 |  | Obituary- Goodger, Iona Iona Goodger Passes Away Iona Leah Goodger died January 17, 2021 at the age of 98 having lived a long and productive life. She was born in Escanaba, Michigan on July 25, 1922, the 17th of 20 children. Her brothers arranged for her to complete the 7th and 8th grades at home as she needed to take care of her younger siblings until they all went to school. They had a large farm. The girls milked while the boys did the other farm work. She completed high school and took some classes at the University of Kansas. Ms. Goodger came to Concordia, Kansas to follow her three older sisters who were nuns. She worked in the convent hospital until she took a physical in preparation for her final vows. A medical condition prevented her entering The Sisters of Charity. She spent 2 years in bed at the convent. She was a lifelong devote catholic and participated in the Assumption Church Ladies of Auxiliary. She moved to Lawrence and worked at Bell Telephone. Her younger sister Regina joined her also employed with the telephone company. She met her husband Gilbert Willis Goodger, a veteran. in 1946. They married 2 years later and moved to Topeka. He predeceased her in 1994. She retired from the telephone company in 1973. She stayed home 6 months then got a job sewing drapes at Topeka State Hospital where she worked 13 years. She and Gilbert sold their house in Topeka moving to Tecumseh where they owned a farm and raised cattle. She has four children: Gilbert H. Goodger and Roseanna Finch, who preceded her in death; Willis Goodger (Bonita) and Rita Darnall survive. She has seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Hobbies included crocheting and bingo. In 2011 she moved to Rossville Healthcare. Services will be held Monday, February 1, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 227 SW Van Buren, Topeka, with internment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 801 SW Westchester Road. | |
| 5864 |  | Obituary- Goodin, John John Goodin, 18, a brother of Dan Goodin of this community, died Wednesday night of last week at a hospital in Pawhuska, Okla. The deceased boy received fatal injuries in a fall from a train. He visited here about three weeks previous to his death. The father of the Goodin boys lives at White City. | |
| 5865 |  | Obituary- Goodnow, Marjorie Marjorie Roselia Goodnow Marjorie Roselia Goodnow, 85, Topeka, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born Sept. 27, 1912, northeast of Grove, the daughter of Oke and Laura Lange Dillon. She lived most her life in Topeka and was graduated from Seaman High School in 1932. Mrs. Goodnow was a member of Seaman Congregational United Church of Christ. She married Guy G. Goodnow on July 16, 1932, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include three brothers, Glenn Dillon and Mervin Dillon, both of Topeka, and Guy Dillon, Junction City. Mrs. Goodnow was preceded in death by a son, David Lewis Goodnow, July 11, 1937. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery. Mrs. Goodnow will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at the mortuary. | |
| 5866 |  | Obituary- Goodson, Lillian Lillian Ilene Goodson ( June 16, 1929 - October 16, 2017 ) Lillian Ilene Goodson Msko Pne'shi Kwe (Red Bird Woman) The bittersweet time we have long anticipated has come. Lillian Ilene Goodson peacefully walked on in her journey to be with her Lord, Monday, October 16, 2017, while residing at Rossville Healthcare Manor, She was born June 16, 1929 in Topeka. the daughter of John William Schwartz and Lillian Lucinda Terry. Lillian Ilene was proud of her Potawatomi heritage ,a direct descendant of the families Juneau, Vieux and Yott. She had a heart for God and stood on her belief in God, which supported her in life ultimately giving her peace. She worked with, enjoyed, and loved caring for others children. She enjoyed nature, being at the lake fishing and being with her children. She delighted in seeing the cardinals when they would come to visit. We will miss her sweet smile, sense of humor, courageous spirit and Godliness. Survivors include her children Beverly Holly (Robert) of Topeka, David Goodson (Connie) of Lake Perry, Mark Goodson (Susan) of Austin Texas and Amy Rose Herrick (Randy) of St. Croiix. VI., 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by siblings. Margaret, Julia, Patricia, Ed; infant sister Lillian Mary and an infant brother, William and one grandchild. A Celebration of Life memorial service with visitation will be October 30, 2017 at 6:00-8:00 pm. at the Davidson Funeral Home. 1035 North Kansas Ave., Topeka, Ks 66608 Private graveside service at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka; will be Tuesday, October 31, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Healthcare Manor or Avalon Hospice. | |
| 5867 |  | Obituary- Gordon, Cory Cory J. Gordon Cory J. Gordon, 40, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, while in Florida. He was born January 19, 1982, in Westmoreland, the son of Lyle W. and Kim K. Janssen Gordon. Cory was raised in the Delia and Rossville communities and graduated from Rossville High School in 2001. Cory was a transport specialist for Security Transport and traveled all over the United States. He loved touring the United States and always had a story to tell when he came home. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed & LeAnne Leonard, Rowland & Norma J. Gordon, Step father, Mitchelle Doucet, Aunt, Karla Richter & Uncles, Keith Janssen & Kurt Richter. Survivors include his mother, Kim Doucet, Rossville; his father, Lyle Gordon, Topeka; a brother Chris (Dani) Gordon, Delia; a sister Cheryl (Christian) Fisher, Spartanburg, SC; his grandfather, Eldon (Sharon) Janssen, Las Vegas; an uncle, Scott Gordon, Topeka; an aunt, Keri (Adam) Longaway, St. Louis; many cousins, nieces & nephews; his fiancé, Jennifer Wick, Rossville; and her son Atreus, Rossville. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations came be made to th Rossville Community Library or the Rossville American Legion Auxiliary Post #31. | |
| 5868 |  | Obituary- Gordon, James D. James David Gordon, 76, Topeka died Tues., Feb. 28, 2006, at St. Francis Hosp. He was born Oct. 12, 1929 in Pottawatomie County, KS the son of James Huston and Helen M. (Burgess) Gordon. James had served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. He worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s Topeka plant for over 30 years. After retiring he worked as a Realtor in Topeka. He was married to Jane E. Brunkow on Aug. 6, 1955 at Topeka. She preceded him in death on Jan. 23, 2002. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald J. Gordon, on Nov. 11, 1979; his parents; a sister, Mary H. Austin, of Wamego; and a brother, Roland L. Gordon of Topeka. Surviving are a sister: Becky Lindbloom of Topeka; 2 brothers: Benjamin D. Gordon of Topeka and Gary N. Gordon of Manhattan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Interment will be in Rossville Cemetery. He will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601-1653. | |
| 5869 |  | Obituary- Gordon, Jane 1 Jane Gordon Jane Emily Gordon, 68, Topeka, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at a Baldwin City nursing home. Mrs. Gordon had worked for the state of Kansas for more than 27 years before she retired in February 1995. She was born Feb. 4, 1933, in Wamego, the daughter of Emil F. and Josephine Mayer Brunkow. She was raised in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School in 1951. She lived in Rossville from 1960 until she moved to Topeka in 1980. She married James D. Gordon on Aug. 6, 1955, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a sister, Lucille M. DeWyke, Wamego; and a brother, Cleo E. Brunkow, Wamego. Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by a son, Ronald J. Gordon, Nov. 11, 1979. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. Burial will be at the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gordon will lie in state after 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral chapel. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of America Hospice or to the Rossville Library and sent in care of the funeral chapel. | |
| 5870 |  | Obituary- Gordon, Jane 2 Jane Gordon Jane Emily Gordon, 68, Topeka, died Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at the Baldwin Care Center, Baldwin City. She was born February 4, 1933 in Wamego, the daughter of Emil F. and Josephine Mayer Brunkow. She lived in Topeka since 1980. She grew up in the Wamego community and was graduated from Wamego High School in 1951. She had worked for the State of Kansas for 27 1/2 years, retiring in February 1995. She had lived in Rossville from 1960 until 1980, when she moved to Topeka. She married James D. Gordon on August 6, 1955 in Topeka. He sur-vives. A son, Ronald J. Gordon, died November 11, 1979. Other survivors include a sister, Lucille M. DeWyke, Wamego; a brother, Cleo E. Brunkow, Wamego; several nieces and nephews. Her service was Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville. Burial was iii Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of America Hospice or to the Rossville Library and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, Rossville 66533. | |
| 5871 |  | Obituary- Gordon, Roland ROLAND L. GORDON Roland L. “Pancho” Gordon, 45, Topeka died Saturday, August 23, 1980, at a Topeka hospital after an extended illness. He was born September 28, 1934, at Wamego, the son of James H. and Helen Burgess Gordon. He spent most of his life at Rossville and moved to Topeka in 1979. Mr. Gordon worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber since 1954. He was a member of Rubber Workers of America Union, Local No. 307. He was married to Norma Lundgren November 7, 1954, at Westmoreland. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Michael Scott Gordon, of the home, and Lyle Wayne Gordon, Wamego; his mother, Mrs. Helen Burgess Gordon, Wamego; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Austin, Wamego, and Mrs. Rebecca Lindbloom, Topeka; three brothers, James D. Gordon, Rossville, Ben Gordon, Manhattan, and Gary Gordon, St. George; and two grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Parker-Price Chapel. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital-Regional Radiotherapy Center, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, 1700 S.W. 7th, Topeka, Ks. 66606. | |
| 5872 |  | Obituary- Gordon, Ronald RONALD JAMES GORDON Ronald James Gordon, 20, Rossville, died Sunday, November 11, 1979, at a Rossville nursing home where he had been after being injured in an automobile accident two years ago. He was born December 8, 1958, at Topeka; and lived in the area all his life. Mr. Gordon attended Rossville Grade School and graduated in 1976 from Rossville High School. He attended the Beloit Vocational-Technical School, where he studied carpentry. Survivors include his parents, James D. and Jane E. Brunkow Gordon, Rossville; and two grandmothers, Mrs. Josephine Brunkow and Mrs. Helen M. Gordon, both of Wamego. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (this afternoon) at the Rossville Christian Church with burial in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald J. Gordon Scholarship Fund in care of the People’s State Bank at Rossville. Parker-Price Funeral Home, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements. Casket bearers are Mike DeForest, Ed Jenssen, Randy Pelfrey, David Jenssen, Bob Larson and Jim Larson, all of Rossville. | |
| 5873 |  | Obituary- Goslin, Maurice Maurice Eldon Goslin Maurice Eldon Goslin passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015, while a resident at Rolling Hills Health and Rehab in Topeka. Maurice “Moe” was born June 27, 1929, to Hillary Goslin and Flora Cadue Goslin in Brown County near Horton, Kansas. He married Rachel Faye Hawkins of Hanna, Oklahoma, on June 27, 1950. Maurice was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel, on August 18, 1995; infant son, Duane Eldon Goslin; and adult son, Maurice “Joe” Goslin, II. Maurice attended Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas, from 1946-1949. On June 1, 1952, Maurice received his Apprenticeship as a Plasterer from the State of Kansas, Department of Labor. He owned and operated Goslin & Sons Drywall from May 1977 until October 2001. Maurice received his Honorable Discharge on April 28, 1948, from the United States Coast Guard, having enlisted March 6, 1947. Maurice was a member of West Side Baptist Church in Topeka and a member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas. Maurice is survived by son, Douglas Goslin (Beverly Jackson) of Mayetta, daughter, Elaine Goslin (Kevin Pokorney) of Rossville, daughter, Faye Goff (Jim Goff), and son, Evan Goslin of Topeka. Maurice had 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Kennekuk Cemetery near Horton, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to West Side Baptist Church, 1008 SW 4th Street, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 5874 |  | Obituary- Gouge, Christy Christy L. Gouge Christy L. Gouge, 44, Valley Falls, died Aug. 26, 2006, at her home after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 14, 1961, at Baldwin Park, Calif., the daughter of Thomas Seth and Dorrilla Loraine Tuller Allen. She obtained a degree from the American Academy of Hair Design at Topeka and worked as a cosmetologist for 12 years. She was also a secretary at Barstow Glass and State Farm Insurance, both at Barstow, Calif. She was a member of the American Legion Riders and Women’s Auxiliary, Post No. 242, Nortonville. She volunteered for meals on wheels in Oskaloosa. She married Thomas Burdette Gouge June 24, 1989, at Las Vegas. He survives at the home. Other survivors include her father and stepmother, Thomas Seth and Dorothy Lee Allen, Helendale, Calif.; her mother of Emmett; two stepsons, Toby Gouge, Klemme, Iowa, and Todd Gouge, Topeka; a sister, Cathy McCullough, Delia; and three grandchildren. Cremation was planned. A memorial service was held Aug. 29 at the Jefferson Assembly of God Church, Meriden. Memorial contributions can be made to Jefferson County Hospice and sent in care of Barnett-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 416, Oskaloosa, 66066. | |
| 5875 |  | Obituary- Goyette, Edward Edward Goyette Report of the death of Edward Goyette of Kansas City reached Rossville last week. He died last December 14. No details were given. His wife was the former Clare Miller, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Miller. Beside the widow he is survived by one son, Louis Edward, now in army service. | |
| 5876 |  | Obituary- Goyette, Frank Frank Goyette Dead Word was received here this week of the death of Mr. Frank Goyette, of Elsmore, who passed away sometime last month. His death was a tragic one, resulting from a paralitic stroke, while driving his car. Mr. Goyette owned the store building here occupied by the Rossville Pharmacy. | |
| 5877 |  | Obituary- Goyette, Omer Omer Goyette who died last Thursday evening in a Topeka hospital, was taken to Elsmore, Kansas, his parents’ home, last Friday, and the funeral held Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p. m. Omer had been gradually declining in health for a long time but it was not until Sunday, Dec 2. that friends here could prevail upon him to seek medical aid, and even then he was suffering with erysipelas which had developed several days before From the time he went to the hospital his condition became critical and after complications set in his death followed 12 days later. Omer came to Rossville in the fall of 1907 to work for Arch Armstrong, of St Marys, who had purchased the Pierce drug store. In the spring of 1908 the store was sold to Frank Goyette, of Elsmore and Omer placed in charge. Previous to coming here he had worked at Vallev Falls and Onaga, Kansas, after his graduation from K.U. in the summer of 1905. He was born April 9, 1886 and was just past 31. He was a member of Hesperian Lodge, No. Ill, A. F. & A. M. He is survived by his little son Frank jr., his parents, one sister and four brothers. | |
| 5878 |  | Obituary- Grace, Francis Francis Grace Dies Francis Bernard Grace, 45, Delia, died Sunday evening in a Kansas City hospital after an extended illness. Born April 27, 1918 Delia, he served in the U.S. Army in 1942. He had been an employee of the Union Pacific Railroad for 15 years. He had been ill since October 1962. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary Agnes Grace, Delia, and a sister, Mrs. Marie Stich, 517 E. 8th, Topeka. Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. today in Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Services will be at 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Delia, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. | |
| 5879 |  | Obituary- Grace, Frank P. Frank P. Grace Frank P. Grace, age 81, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at Midland Hospice Care. Frank was born September 11, 1939 in Delia, Kansas the son of Martin and Monica (McLaughlin) Grace. Frank grew up in Topeka. He owned several houses throughout Topeka, serving as landlord. Frank is survived by three brothers, Bernard Grace of Topeka, James Grace of Phoenix, AZ and Raymond Grace of Topeka; two sisters, Mary Martinez of Topeka and Bernadine Kirk Grace of Florida. Frank was preceded in death by his siblings, Veva Jean Grace Thompson, William Edward Grace, Terrance Michael Grace and Martin Joseph Grace Jr. Franks wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned. davidsonfuneral.com. | |
| 5880 |  | Obituary- Grace, Gerald Gerald Grace Gerald J. Grace, 69, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at a Topeka nursing home. Mr. Grace had been an X-ray technician, and he sold and repaired ice machines before he retired. He was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Delia, the son of Thomas J. and Bernadette M. McMullen Grace. Mr. Grace was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. He married Twila Kisner on Sept. 12, 1964, in Topeka. She died May 13, 1992. Survivors include a sister, Alice M. Payne, Hastings, Neb. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Grace will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Archdiocese Retirement Fund and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5881 |  | Obituary- Grace, Iva Grace Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Mrs. Iva Mae Grace, 55, formerly of 1812 Cheyenne, who died Sunday, Sept. 1, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Grace worked several years as a clerical secretary at Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 1, 1930, at Clifton in Washington County, the daughter of Ivan and Lorena LeClair Cyr. She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was married to Donald E. Grace, Feb. 3, 1951, at Clifton. He died Nov. 11, 1973. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Grace, Topeka, and Martin Grace, Overland Park; two daughters, Mrs. Lynda Roberts, Collinsville, Ill., and Sheryl Grace, Overland Park; two brothers, Wayne Cyr, Clifton, and Gene Cyr, Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Mrs. Audrey Bell, San Jose, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Grace will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home, where a parish rosary will be at 7 p.m. | |
| 5882 |  | Obituary- Grace, John 1 John G. Grace John G. "Jack" Grace, 68, Topeka, died Wednesday, December 18, 1991, at home. Mr. Grace was a distributions and supply agent in federal civil service until 1966, when he retired. He also had worked at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1946. He was born June 27, 1923, in Delia, the son of Thomas and Bernadette McMullin Grace. Mr. Grace was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion and National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was married to Marcella Puhl on April 12, 1945, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mary Kay Hendrickson, Topeka; five sons, Joseph Grace, John Grace, Thomas Grace, Gerard Grace and Robert Grace, all of Topeka; three sisters, Bernadette Kibler, Topeka, Genevieve Matyak, Delia, and Alice Payne, Hastings, Nebr.; a brother, Gerald Grace, Topeka; and 13 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at noon Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. A rosary was recited Thursday evening at Brennan Funeral Home, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 1272 SW Fillmore, Topeka 66604-1167, or Sacred Heart School, 1725 NE Seward, Topeka 66616. | |
| 5883 |  | Obituary- Grace, John 2 Grace John G. "Jack" Grace, 68, Topeka, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1991, at home. Mr. Grace was a distributions and supply agent in federal civil service until 1966, when he retired. He also had worked at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1946. He was born June 27, 1923, in Delia, the son of Thomas and Bernadette McMullin Grace. Mr. Grace was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion and National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was married to Marcella Puhl on April 12, 1945, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mary Kay Hendrickson, Topeka; five sons, Joseph Grace, John Grace, Thomas Grace, Gerard Grace and Robert Grace, all of Topeka; three sisters, Bernadette Kibler, Topeka, Genevieve Matyak, Delia, and Alice Payne, Hastings, Neb.; a brother, Gerald Grace, Topeka; and 13 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was at noon Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Brennan Funeral Home, Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 1272 SW Fill- more, Topeka, 66604-1167, or Sacred Heart School, 1725 NE Seward, Topeka, 66616. John G. ‘Jack’ Grace John G. "Jack" Grace, 68, Topeka, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1991, at home. Mr. Grace was a distributions and supply agent in federal civil service until 1966, when he retired. He also had worked at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1946. He was born June 27, 1923, in Delia, the son of Thomas and Berna¬dette McMuIlin Grace. Mr. Grace was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion and National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was married to Marcella Puhl on April 12, 1945, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mary Kay Hendrickson, Topeka; five sons, Joseph Grace, John Grace, Thomas Grace, Gerard Grace and Robert Grace, all of Topeka; three sisters, Bernadette Kibler, Topeka, Genevieve Matyak, Delia, and Alice Payne, Hastings, Neb.; a brother, Gerald Grace, Topeka; and 13 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Grace will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home, where a parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 1272 S.W. Fillmore, 66604-1167, or Sacred Heart School, 1725 N.E. Seward, 66616. | |
| 5884 |  | Obituary- Grace, Mary d1962 Mary Grace dies at age 87 Services for Mary Grace, 87, lifelong resident of Delia was held Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Church, Delia. Father Seuferling officiated. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. She died Thursday in the Holton Hospital after an extended illness. She was known as Aunt Mary by her friends because of her many nieces and nephews. She had taken care of the church altar for 40 years and was an active member of the Altar Society and church until her health failed her. Aunt Mary's home was open to friends and school teachers who were always welcome. She was rewarded by being privileged to live her last three years in the Hubner Rest Home at Hoyt where kindness is one of their important services. Pallbearers were Geo. DeBacker Jr., Donald, Jerry and Leo Grace, John Kennedy Jr. and Donald McNeive. | |
| 5885 |  | Obituary- Grace, Mary d1989 Mary Grace ROSSVILLE - Mary Grace, 83, Rossville, died Thursday, June 29, 1989, at a Rossville nursing home. Mrs. Grace was a secretary in Ohio for 34 years before she retired in 1958. She had worked for two years during World War II for the U.S. Government in Washington. She was born Aug. 5, 1905, in St. Marys, the daughter of John and Mary Mikolasek Rezac. She grew up in St. Marys and had attended Strickler’s Business College in Topeka. She also attended Cleveland College. Mrs. Grace was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. She was married to Raymond W. Grace on Dec. 26, 1961, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. He died Nov. 17, 1980. Survivors include a sister, Christine Cleary, Omaha, Neb.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday in Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Marys. Mrs. Grace will lie in state after 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where a wake service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund in St. Marys or to the Special Project Fund at Rossville Valley Manor. | |
| 5886 |  | Obituary- Grace, Raymond Raymond William Grace EMMETT — Raymond William Grace, 78, Emmett, died Monday at an Onaga hospital. He was born Oct. 13, 1902, in Jackson County near Delia, the son of William E. Grace and Annastasia Burke Grace. Mr. Grace spent most of his life in the Emmett, Delia and St. Marys area. He was a retired farmer and construction worker. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church at Emmett. He was married to Mary Rezac, Dec. 26,1961, at St. Marys. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Agnes Kennedy, 415 Emmett, Topeka, and a brother, Richard J. Grace, Wamego. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church at St. Marys. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor’s choice. | |
| 5887 |  | Obituary- Grace, Richard 1 Richard James Grace WAMEGO — Richard James Grace, 85, formerly of Wamego, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 1996, at a Topeka nursing home. Mr. Grace was a fireman at Fort Riley for more than 29 years. He also was an Army veteran of World War II. He was born March 29, 1911, in Delia, the son of William E. and Anna Burke Grace. He was graduated from Delia High School. Mr. Grace was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, the Harold Johnson Post No. 172 of the American Legion and Post No. 1258 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Wamego, and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was married to Opal Ruegsegger on May 5, 1940, in Alma. She died Feb. 13, 1991. A daughter, Janet Grace, died in 1974. Survivors include a son, John R. Grace, Topeka; a daughter, Twila J. Bloom, Topeka; a sister, Agnes Kennedy, Topeka; and three grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernard s Catholic Church in Wamego. Burial with full military honors conducted by a Fort Riley Military Detail will be at the church cemetery. Mr. Grace will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, where a wake service and a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made either to the United Methodist Home in Topeka or to the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Building Fund and sent in care of the funeral home | |
| 5888 |  | Obituary- Grace, Richard 2 Grace Richard James Grace, 85, formerly of Wamego, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 1996, at a Topeka nursing home. He was born March 29, 1911, in Delia, the son of William E. and Anna Burke Grace. He was graduated from Delia High School. Mr. Grace was a fireman at Fort Riley for more than 29 years. He also was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Grace was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, the Harold Johnson Post No 172 of the American Legion and Post No. 1258 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Wamego, an4 the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was married to Opal Ruegsegger on May 5, 1940, in Alma. She died Feb. 13, 1991. A daughter, Janet Grace, also preceded him in death in 1974. Survivors include a son, John R. Grace, Topeka; a daughter Twila J. Bloom, Topeka; a sister, Agnes Kennedy, Topeka; and three grand-children. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego. Burial with full military honors was conducted by a Fort Riley Military Detail at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made either to the United Methodist Home in Topeka or to the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Building Fund and sent in care of the Stewart Funeral Home. | |
| 5889 |  | Obituary- Grace, Thomas Thomas Grace ST. MARYS—Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Im¬maculate Conception Catholic Church here for Thomas M. Grace, 74, St. Marys, who died Monday night in an Alma rest home. He had been admitted to a Topeka hospital Feb. 4, 1968, after he suffered burns in a fall against a heater. He later suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was a patient in the hospital many weeks. He was born Dec. 30, 1897, at Delia. He lived at Kansas City, Kan., about six years before he returned to Delia in 1927. He moved to St. Marys in 1939. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Mr. Grace was employed in the maintenance department of St. Mary’s College about 20 years before he retired in 1966. He was married to Mary Kane May 19, 1921, at Kansas City, Kan. She died March 1, 1935. Survivors include a son, Thomas P. Grace, Kansas City, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Olson, Shawnee; three brothers, Martin Grace, 315 E. Paramore, Topeka, Raymond Grace, Delia, and Richard Grace, Wamego; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Van de Weile, St. Mays, and Mrs. Agnes Kennedy, 415 Emmett, Topeka; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. Thomas Grace ST. MARYS—Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here for Thomas M. Grace, 74, St. Marys, who died Monday night in an Alma rest home. He had been admitted to a Topeka hospital Feb. 4, 1968, after he suffered burns in a fall against a heater. He later suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was a patient in the hospital many weeks. He was born Dec. 30, 1897, at Delia. He lived at Kansas City, Kan., about six years before he returned to Delia in 1927. He moved to St. Marys in 1939. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at St. Marys. Mr. Grace was employed in the maintenance department of St. Mary’s College about 20 years before he retired in 1966. He was married to Mary Kane May 19, 1921, at Kansas City, Kan. She died March 1, 1935. Survivors include a son Thomas P. Grace, Kansas City. Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Olson, Shawnee; three brothers, Martin Grace, 315 E. Paramore, Topeka, Raymond Grace, Delia, and Richard Grace, Wamego; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Van de Weile, St. Mays, and Mrs. Agnes Kennedy, 415 Emmett, Topeka; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home at St. Marys. | |
| 5890 |  | Obituary- Grace, William William C. Grace PITTSBURG, Calif. – Services are pending here for William C. Grace, 62, Pittsburg, who died Wednesday evening at a local hospital. Mr. Grace had been ill for several years with heart problems. He was born April 28, 1914, in Delia, Kan., where he attended public schools. He left Delia in 1930. He was a carpenter until he retired in 1966 because of ill health. He was married in Topeka to Mabel Penrod in 1935. She survives at the Pittsburg home. Other survivors include five sons, Jerry Grace, Reno, Nev., William Dale Grace, Carson City, Nev., Danny Grace, Antioch, Calif., and Darrell Grace and Bernard Grace, both of Pittsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Thompson, Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Carolyn Nichols, Carson City, Nev.; two brothers John Grace, 409 Sumner, and Jerry Grace, 2735 S.E. 29th, both of Topeka; three sisters, Mrs. Bernadette Kipler, 1807 Cheyenne, Topeka, Mrs. Genevieve Matiak, Delia, and Mrs. Alice Payne, Hastings, Neb.; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. | |
| 5891 |  | Obituary- Graf, Francis 1 Francis A. Graf KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Francis A. Graf, 90, Kansas City, Kan., died Friday, Jan. 26, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. He was born Jan. 9, 1906, at St. Marys, the son of Maurice and Marie Richstatter Graf. He was graduated from high school at the St. Mary’s College in 1925. Mr. Graf worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 43 years and retired as a locomotive engineer. He was a member of St. Joseph-St. Benedict Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kan. He also was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Union Pacific Oldtimer Club, the American Rifleman Club and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, St. Marys. He married Madeline Zimmer on Jan. 7, 1941. They were divorced. He later married Ruby Chipman Haffey on Aug. 25, 1958. She died Sept. 25, 1994. Survivors include a son, Leo Graf; a stepson, Pat Haffey, New Hampton, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Barbara Pidgeon, Hailey, Idaho; three sisters, Marie Dolizilek, Rossville, Regina Muckenthaler, St. Marys, and Margaret Hoferer, St. Marys; and seven step-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Mr. Graf will lie in state from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Immaculate Concep¬tion Catholic Church, in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5892 |  | Obituary- Graf, Francis 2 Francis A. Graf Francis A. Graf, 90, Kansas City, KS, died Friday, January 26, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. He was born January 9, 1906, at St. Marys, the son of Maurice and Marie Richstatter Graf. He grew up in the St. Marys community and was graduated from high school at the St. Mary’s College in 1925. He had lived in Kansas City, KS for many years. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 43 years and retired as a locomotive engineer. He was a member of St. Joseph St. Benedict Catholic Church in Kansas City, KS. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Union Pacific Old-timers Club, the American Rifleman Club, and Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 at St. Marys. He was married to Madeline Zimmer January 7, 1941. They were divorced. He married Ruby Chipman Haffey August 25, 1958; she died September 25, 1994. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Graf, on April 9, 1964. Surviving him are a son, Leo Graf, address unknown; a stepson, Pat Haffey, New Hampton, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Barbara Pidgeon, Hailey, Ida.; three sisters, Marie Dolezilek, Rossville, Regina Muckenthaler and Margaret Hoferer, both of St. Marys; seven stepgrandchildren; one nephew; and five nieces. A rosary was recited at Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:00 Monday morning at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 5893 |  | Obituary- Graham, Carl 1 CARL GRAHAM Carl Graham, 70, of Colton, California, died last Tuesday in a San Bernardino, Calif, hospital. He lived in the Delia community many years before moving to California in 1936. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elsie Graham, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Clayton Sever, San Bernardino; a son, Earl Graham, El Centro, Calif.; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. John Wyatt, Lecompton, and three brothers, Lee and Ray Graham, both of San Bernardino, and Claude Graham, Kansas City. Burial was in California. | |
| 5894 |  | Obituary- Graham, Carl 2 CARL GRAHAM Again the angel of death has called from our midst a loving husband and father to meet the loved ones who have gone on before and to dwell in that land where, sorrow, suffering, and parting are not known. Carl Graham was born near Leoti, Wichita County, Kansas, March 8, 1889, and departed this life at General Hospital in Sam Bernardino, California, October 6, at 2:15 p.m., 1959. When a small boy he moved with his parents to the Swetlick farm near Delia, Kansas, where he grew to manhood. On March 5, 1924, he was united in marriage to Elsie L. Banta, of Delia, and, this union was blessed with two children. In March, 1936, they moved to Colton, California, where he work¬ed as a carpenter until sickness forced him to retire although in very poor health for several years. He was very patient and did not complain. His thoughts was always of his family and friends. All that loving hands could do was done to restore him to health but all in vain and God relieved him of his suffering and called him to his heavenly home, October 6, 1959. He leaves to mourn his passing, his faithful wife Elsie, of the home 934 West “F” St., Colton, Calif.; a daughter, Ethel Marie Sever, of San Bernardino, Calif.; a son, Earl D. Graham, of El Centro, Calif.; four grandchildren, Lynelle and Lynn Sever, Robert and Floyd Graham; one sister, Mrs. Flossie Wyatt of Lecompton, Kansas; three brothers, Claude, of Kansas City, Kans., Lee of Yucaipa, Calif., and Ray of Colton, Calif. Also many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m., at Knopsnyders Mortuary in Colton, with the Rev. S. E. Collect, officiating. Songs by Marjorie Holdzendorff were “The Last Mile Of The Way” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Pall bearers were Bud Pratt, Fred Moore, Guy Kraft, Ben Hert, Earl Hodge and Leonard Pine. Burial was in beautiful Montecito Memorial Park Cemetery. | |
| 5895 |  | Obituary- Graham, Elmer Elmer D. ‘Bud’ Graham Jr. Elmer David “Bud” Graham Jr., 81, Topeka, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 1990, at a Topeka nursing home. Mr. Graham farmed in western Kansas from 1929 until 1937. He then moved to Byers, Colo., where he farmed and was a heavy equipment operator several years. He came to Topeka in 1955 where he worked at Kansas Neurological Institute from 1957 until he retired in July 1974. He was born Jan. 7. 1909, at Rossville, the son of Elmer David Graham Sr. and Mrs. Margaret Eleanor Quirk Graham. He built a home in Lyndon in 1975, then in August 1987 returned to Topeka for health reasons. He was married to Alice P. Steele March 25, 1933, at Leoti. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Eleanor Martin, De Soto, Texas, and Darlene Dozier, Topeka; a son, Charles Graham, Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Alice Kendall, Kansas City, Kan., and Lois Flowers, Topeka; seven grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Parker-Price Mortuary. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mr. Graham will lie in state after 2 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, Kansas Capital Area Chapter, 1221 S.W. 17th, 66604. | |
| 5896 |  | Obituary- Graham, H.A. H.A. ‘Tuffy’ Graham H.A. “Tuffy" Graham, 71, Topeka, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Graham worked 37 1/2 years for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. before he retired. He also had played semi-professional baseball. He was born March 22, 1920, at Delia, the son of Claud and Lillie Anders Graham. Mr. Graham was a member of Gage Bowl Senior Citizens League and Horseshoe Pitchers Association. He was a former Topeka horseshoe champion and the Tuffy Graham Open horseshoe tournament was named for him. He was married to Lucy Wilkerson May 24, 1942, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Ruthi Montecinos, Topeka; two sons, Richard A. Graham, San Jose, Calif., and Virgil Graham, Topeka; a sister, Floye Barnard, Topeka; a brother, Gerald Graham, Kansas City, Kan., and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends will meet from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capt. Stan D. Curyea Scholarship Fund, Washburn University, 1700 S.W. College, 66621. | |
| 5897 |  | Obituary- Graham, Jesse Jesse L. Graham Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Jesse L. Graham, 63, Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Topeka. He died Tuesday in Tulsa. He was born Dec. 16, 1916, at Delia, the son of Claude and Lillie Anders Graham. Mr. Graham retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1979. He married Dimple Means who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Stanley Graham, Topeka, and Don Graham of the home; his mother, Mrs. Lillie Graham, Topeka; a sister, Mrs. Floye Strait, Topeka; and two brothers, Harold Graham, Topeka, and Jerry Graham, Kansas City, Kan. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka. | |
| 5898 |  | Obituary- Graham, Lee Lee Graham Colton, Calif. - Services and burial were here Saturday for Lee Graham, 78, of Yucalpa, Calif. He suffered a heart attack while vacationing in southern California. Mr. Graham has lived many years in Delia, Kan., before moving to California. He was born Dec. 10, 1895 in Missouri. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Maud Graham, at the home; six children, all of California, and a sister, Mrs. Flossie Wyatt, Lecompton, Kan. | |
| 5899 |  | Obituary- Graham, Monita 1 Monita Fae Graham Monita Faye Graham, daughter of Ray and Mabel Graham, was born January 1, 1916 and departed this life May 26, 1917, age 1 year 4 months and 26 days. Sleep on Monita And take thy rest, God called thee home; He thought it best. Card of Thanks We desire to thank our kind friends and neighbors for their help and sympathy in the trouble which came into our lives, and when little Monita was taken from us. We also desire to thank them for their beautiful floral offerings. Mr. Ray Graham Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Graham | |
| 5900 |  | Obituary- Graham, Monita 2 Took Life of Her Baby Mrs. Ray Graham, took the life of her 18-months-old baby and then attempted suicide last Saturday afternoon, at her home a few miles southwest of Delia, by using carbolic acid. The baby was dead and Mrs. Graham in serious condition when found by her husband and his father, F. M. Graham. Mrs. Graham and her husband had been fussing some, it is said, and he left his family a few days previous. Little Belle Henry, who had been staying with the young Mrs. Graham, told F. M. Graham, she was afraid the young mother would kill herself and the baby because of repeated threats to do so, and told of hiding the poison once Mr. Graham went to Delia Saturday afternoon and took the son out to his wife hoping to patch up the trouble. But they arrived too late. Mrs. Graham was found in the yard, lying on the ground, able to talk only incoherently. The baby was dead. Emergency treatment was given at Delia and the young woman was soon out of danger. At the coroner’s inquest Saturday night the jury decided the mother was insane when she committed the murder of her child. Mrs. Graham was formerly Mabel Moses, daughter of A1 Moses of Maple Hill. She attended the Rossville schools until shortly before her marriage. She expressed no regret over the death of her baby, when questioned by the coroner, saying she was sorry because she hadn’t finished herself. |
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