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| 8601 |  | Obituary- Navarre, John E. Gone Home. Little John Navarre has gone to sleep in Jesus February 6th 1912. There's a pair of little hands laid to rest forevermore; There's two dimpled cheeks whose rich blossoming is o'er; death has sealed two little eyes which will not more smile nor weep tiny windows of the soul, Little John has gone to sleep. There's another Bud removed ere it felt the blight of sin; Through the door the Angles [sic] move, darling John has passed in, He has reached the Golden Shore crossed the river cold and deep; Angles [sic] bore him safely o'er Little John has gone to sleep. He will wake in fairer lands where the Angel band doth sing, there the Flower it will expand, There will all perfection bring far beyond the azure skies; Where the tiny star eyes peep from all earths cares, doubts or fears, Little Johns gone to sleep. Angels bore him safely home, so for him we will not weep. Gently to the doorway come; Little John has gone to sleep. [From The Rossville Reporter, March 15, 1912] | |
| 8602 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Joseph Joseph Navarre Joseph Navarre, 85, Rossville, was dead on arrival Monday at a Topeka hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born March 9, 1895, at Ross¬ville, the son of Gregory and Mary Baldan Navarre. Mr. Navarre was a rural mail carrier before he retired in 1962. He was a member of Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe and was an Army veteran of World War 1. He was a 62-year charter member of Jimmy Lillard Post No. 31 of the Amer¬ican Legion and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, both at Rossville. He also was a member of National Rural Letter Carriers Association and National As¬sociation of Retired Federal Employees. He was an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657, St. Marys, and was a member of the Fourth Degree. He formerly was a shortstop on the Rossville baseball team. He was married to Esther M. Lamb¬ert Aug. 16, 1920, in Topeka. She sur¬vives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Brennan, Rossville; a son, Keith Navarre, El Paso, Texas; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sta¬nislaus Catholic Church and sent in care of the funeral home. | |
| 8603 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Joseph d. 1912 1 Joseph Navarre Dead The remains of Mr. Joseph Navarre, whose death occurred in Rossville, were brought to this city [St. Marys] Tuesday morning and burial took place in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Navarre passed away Sunday at the age of 84 years with catarrah of the stomach. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Joseph Beseau of this city, whose death occurred a few years ago. Mr. Navarre leaves six children, four girls and two boys. [From St. Marys Star, November 28, 1912] | |
| 8604 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Joseph d.1912 2 Death of Mr. Navarre Joseph Navarre, who came to Rossville in May, 1907, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Baker, November 24. Death was caused by a stomach disease. Mr. Navarre was 83 years old. Br. Navarre was a member of the Roman Catholic Church since his childhood. He is survived by four daughters and two sons. They are: Mrs. Mary Baker of this city, Mrs. Ellen McGuire of Belvue, Mrs. Kate Hudson of Willard, Mrs. Carry Jones, Oklahoma, Charles Navarre of Topeka, and Ed Navarre of this city. Mr. Navarre made many friends since he came to Rossville, who describe him as a kind parent and a true friend. The funeral service was held from Saint Stanislaus Church in this city and conducted by Father Hoferer of St. Marys at 9 o'clock on the morning of November 26. | |
| 8605 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Keith 1 Keith Navarre Keith J. Navarre, 76, El Paso, TX, died Tuesday, August 22, 2000, at an El Paso hospital. He was born August 31, 1923, in Kansas City, MO., the son of Joe and Esther Navarre. He spent his childhood years in the Rossville and Delia communities. He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, and lat¬er from the University of Texas at El Paso. Mr. Navarre retired from the Army in 1974, at the rank of chief warrant officer four. He was a 31- year veteran of the service, and served in the European theater dur¬ing World War II. He also served in the Korean War, in the Occupa¬tion of Japan, and in Korea again during the Vietnam era. He later served 12 years in the Drug En¬forcement Administration before he retired in 1986. He was a citi¬zen of the Potawatomi Indian Band of Oklahoma. Mr. Navarre was decorated with the Bronze Star for Valor with oak leaf cluster, the Purple Heart with Oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Ser¬vice Medal, Commendation Med¬al with four oak leaf clusters, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge with Star, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, American Presiden¬tial Unit Citation (Army), Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the First French Army Commendation Medal. Mr. Navarre was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, the Retired Officers Association, 75th Infantry Division Association, French Army “Rhine et Danube” Association, Kateri Tekakwitha Indian Conference and the Northern Indiana Historical Association. Survivors include his wife, Shio Navarre, El Paso; a daughter, Nina M. Ahumada, El Paso; two step¬sons, James Y. Navarre, El Paso, and Yoshinori Shinoda, Atami, Ja¬pan; and four grandchildren. His service was at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel No. 2, Fort Bliss. Burial with full military hon¬ors was in the Fort Bliss National Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at kaster, Maxon, Futrell Funeral Home in El Paso. Contributions may be made to Potawatomi Memorial Scholarship Fund, in honor of Keith J. Navar¬re, 1601 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801. | |
| 8606 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Keith 2 Keith Navarre EL PASO, Texas — Keith J. Navarre, 76, El Paso, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, at an El Paso hospital. Mr. Navarre retired from the Army in 1974 at the rank of chief warrant officer four. He was a 31 -year veteran of the service. He served in the European theater during World War II. He also served in the Korean War, in the Occupation of Japan and in Korea again during the Vietnam era. He later served 12 years in the Drug Enforcement Administration before he retired in 1986. Mr. Navarre was decorated with the Bronze Star for Valor with oak leaf cluster, the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Ser¬vice Medal, Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Good Conduct Medal, Com¬bat Infantry Badge with Star, Navy Presidential Unit Citation, American Presidential Unit Cita¬tion (Army), Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the First French Army Commendation Medal. He was born Aug. 31, 1923, in Kansas City, Mo. He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, and later from the Univer¬sity of Texas at El Paso. He was a citizen of the Potawatomi Indian Band of Oklahoma. Mr. Navarre was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, the Retired Officers Association, 75th Infantry Division Association, French Army “Rhine et Danube” Association, Kateri Tekakwitha Indian Confer¬ence and the Northern Indiana Historical Association. Survivors include his wife, Shio Navarre, El Paso; a daughter, Nina M. Ahumada, El Paso; two stepsons, James Y. Navarre, El Paso, and Yoshinori Shinoda, Atami, Japan; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel No. 2 at Fort Bliss. Burial with full mili¬tary honors will be in Fort Bliss National Cem¬etery. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tues¬day at Kaster, Wlaxon, Futrell Funeral Home in El Paso. Contributions may be made to Potawatomi Memorial Scholarship Fund, in honor of Keith J. Navarre, 1601 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shaw¬nee, Okla. 74801. | |
| 8607 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Maggie Maggie Navarre, daughter of Mrs. Mary Navarre, was born in Rossville, Oct. 24, 1888, and departed this life, Thursday morning, June 11, 1908. She was a victim of the dread disease, dry tuberculosis. The funeral was held Friday af¬ternoon from the Catholic church, Rev. Fr. De Smedt officiating. The church was filled with sympa¬thizing friends of the family. The beautiful white casket was banked with flowers presented by her class mates and associates. The pall bearers were her girl friends, Mis¬ses Mabel Stewart, Ethel Binns, Anna Silvers, Edith Eddy, Nellie Binns and Bessie Navarre. The interment took place in the city cem¬etery. Maggie was one of the bright and promising young ladies of Rossville. She had attended Haskell Institute at Lawrence since seven years of age and would have graduated at this term had death not inter¬vened. She had many accomplish¬ments and winsome ways that made her a favorite with all with whom she came in contact. It is so strange and mysterious that one so young and about whose future are woven such glorified dreams and fond hopes should be called upon to yield it all to death. The sorrow is more keen and unconsolable when we consign to the tomb the life just blossoming into the fullness of its beauty and per-fection. “But the fiat of nature is inexorable. There is no appeal of relief from the great law which dooms us to dust. We flourish and fade as the leaves of the forest, and the flowers that bloom and wither in a day have not a frailer hold upon life than the mightiest mon¬arch that ever shook the earth with his footsteps.” But all is well with Maggie. Her short life was good and devoted to the attainment of all that would fit her to enjoy the nobler things of this existence. These traits and ideals have not perished, for the grave is but the door opening into the glories and perfection of the immortal life beyond. While we shudder at the cold thought of the tomb, yet after all, death gives all there is of worth to life. | |
| 8608 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Mary 1 MARY GENELLA NAVARRE Mary Navarre, mother of the Reporter editor and Joe Navarre, Rossville's route carrier, passed away shortly before 6 o’clock Monday morning. She had lived in this community and Shawnee county many more years, than any other citizen of Ross¬ville. Born at Westport, Mo., now Kan¬sas City, February 14, 1854, the daughter of James and Martha Baldan, she inherited the rugged consti¬tution of her sturdy Pennsylvania Dutch ancestry, and while a petite woman through choice, up to less than a year ago lived in her little home alone. Her mother died when she was little over three years old, and until her father married Mary Ann Rice, she was taken care of by an old French woman named Chumois, and reared in the old Clinton hotel, at Indianola, which ante-dated and rivaled the present city of Topeka as a townsite. At that time Silver Lake, Rossville and all the territory southwest nearly to Paxico was in the Pottawatomie reservation. Her stepmother, being of Indian ancestry, owned an allotment just west of Rossville, now known as the Clarence Emert farm. There mother was reared. A few oldtimers still remember the old double log house that was her home. What schooling she got was from the Mission school at St. Marys conducted by the Madames of the Sacred Heart who later turned their property to the Jesuits for the present St. Mary’s college. Mother was never concerned over the fact she was living in an age that saw this section developed from a wilderness to its present state of de¬velopment. She married Gregory Navarre in 1871 and eleven children were born to them. Providence decreed that none of her daughters was to live to comfort her in her last years. Just two sons, your editor, her seventh, and Joe, her elev¬enth, remain. In 1888 or 89 her father and family moved to Oklahoma. After her husband’s death in 1902, she devoted her life to rearing her remaining children, who one by one passed on. We could fill another column of episodes of her girlhood days when the fawn west of town was the stop¬ping place for people from the East, pushing westward: some of them even to die there and be buried in the private cemetery just southwest of the old house; the arrival of the first train here; the stirring early history of Rossville community; the arrival of the Navarre family from South Bend, Indiana, in 1866, one of the sons a few years later to be¬come her husband. Her first son was named Henry Clay Navarre, and her second was Jerome, (Polly)) to you, who died 12 years ago. It is told her father stood off the Kansas Pacific surveyors with a shotgun when they sought to establish their 400-foot right-of-way given in a federal land grant, through his farm. As a matter of fact he made good and when a few years ago they did establish their claim to that right-of-way it was found they had had to purchase the 100 feet they now use. Mother and Dad moved into Ross¬ville before the town was established as a city of the third class, which was in 1881, and except for a brief residence in Topeka, this has been Mother’s home since. | |
| 8609 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Mary 2 Besides ourself and Joe, her grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, she is survived by her half sister, Nora Baldan Moore, who lives at Wichita, many nephews and nieces and a host of friends to whom she always will be remembered as “Little Mary.” Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9:30 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with a requiem Mass sung by the Rev. Fr. F.P. Clerkin, S.J. The pallbearers were Messrs. Paul Martin, Reed Martin, Clarence Em¬ert, Dick Cantillon, Harold Cowan, and Louis Cowan. Burial was in the family lot in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 8610 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Minnie Mrs. Minnie Navarre ROSSVILLE— Mrs. Minnie Navarre, 82, Rossville, died Friday in a St. Marys rest home where she had been about three months. She was born Dec. 14, 1888, at Westmoreland and lived in the Rossville community since 1913. Earlier, she lived at Beloit. She was a member of the Christian Church, Royal Neighbors of America, and the Literary Society, all at Rossville. She and her husband, Peter Navarre, co-owned and operated a newspaper, the Rossville Reporter, from 1913 until 1950 when they retired. He died Aug. 25, 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Williamette N. Thomas, Enid, Okla., and Mrs. Peggy Jeanette Plantamura, West Long Branch, N.J.; a brother, Lawrence Massey, Wadsworth; and five grandchil¬dren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in the Parker Mortuary Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church Building Fund. Mrs. Minnie Navarre ROSSVILLE- Mrs. Minnie Navarre, 82, Rossville, died Friday in a St. Marys rest home where she had been about three months. She was born Dec. 14, 1888, at Westmoreland and lived in the Rossville community since 1913. Earlier, she lived at Beloit. She was a member of the Christian Church, Royal Neighbors of America, and the Literary Society, all at Rossville. She and her husband, Peter Navarre, co-owned and operated a newspaper, the Rossville Reporter, from 1913 until 1950 when they retired. He died Aug. 25, 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Williamette N. Thomas, Enid, Okla., and Mrs. Peggy Jeanette Plantamura, West Long Branch, N.J.; a brother, Lawrence Massey, Wadsworth; and five grandchil¬dren. Parker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 8611 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Peter Peter Navarre ROSSVILLE - Peter Navarre, 86, Rossville, died at an Enid, Okla., hospital Tuesday. He had been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Williamette Thomas, Enid. He was born March 26, 1884. He was the first printer to graduate from Haskell Institute, Lawrence. He had worked for the St. Mary’s Star, the Ma¬nhattan Mercury, and the Beloit Call. He bought the Rossville Reporter in 1914 and ran it until he retired in 1955. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Minnie Navarre, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Peggy Janet Plantamura, Red Bank, N.J.; one brother, Joe Navarre, Rossville, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Parker Mortuary, Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 8612 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Pierre Famous Men in South Bend History Pierre Navarre The first white settler to settle in present-day St. Joseph County was Pierre Navarre. Mr. Navarre was of French descent, well educated, and moved to St. Joseph Country from Monroe, Michigan in 1820. At the time of this move, Mr. Navarre was an agent for the American Fur Company.[3] Prior to Mr. Navarre settling in St. Joseph County, he had trapped and traded furs among the Native Americans that lived in the area. But, in 1820 he decided to permanently reside in South Bend and open a standing trading post. Pierre married a Potawatomi woman named Angelique and had six children, three sons and three daughters. Pierre and his new family built a log home, the first home to be erected in the county, on the east side of the St. Joseph River, now in South Bend.[4] Mr. Navarre located his home on a trail in which Native Americans traveled and traded every spring and fall to reach the other posts along the river, down to Lake Michigan. This brought Pierre huge amounts of furs, maple sugar, baskets, and other articles. He was very loyal to the Potawatomi tribe and when they were forcibly removed from the Michiana area, he traveled west with the tribe, but afterwards returned home. Pierre Navarre died in the home of his daughter on December 27, 1864. His body was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery on the property of the University of Notre Dame. Navarre's cabin is still standing and has been moved to Leeper Park East in downtown South Bend, Indiana. | |
| 8613 |  | Obituary- Navarre, Robert NAVARRE- On the 3rd last, of dysentery, Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Navarre, aged two years. [From The Rossville News, Saturday, August 11, 1883] | |
| 8614 |  | Obituary- Naylor, Frank FRANK NAYLOR, JR. Frank E. Naylor, Jr., 62, Conway, Ark., died Monday, May 12, 1980, in a Conway hospital. He was born April 27, 1918, in Topeka, Ks. Mr. Naylor retired at the rank of Colonel from the Kansas National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves, where he served with the military police. He was employed by the Ward School Bus Company, Conway, as a mechanical engineer. Mr. Naylor was married to Eva Davis on December 5, 1942, in Fort Sill. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Franla McCarty, Idaho Falls, Ida., and a sister, Mrs. Betty Skelton, 2227 Ohio, Topeka. Military services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Parker-Price Chapel. Interment was in the Rossville Cemetery. | |
| 8615 |  | Obituary- Naylor, Oscar Oscar S. Naylor Dead. The sad news of the death of Oscar Naylor which occurred on board the transport Sumner, August 5, while on his way home from the Philippines, was a distinct shock to his many friends and relatives in this vicinity. Young Naylor enlisted in the regular service in Topeka in July one year ago and was assigned to the hospital corps, going direct to Manila. Death was due to pulmonary tuberculosis. The relatives have notified the commanding general of the Department of California and the body will be sent to his home in Topeka for burial. A telegram received here Wednesday stated that the body had been shipped on that date and will probably arrive in Topeka Sunday. [From the Shawnee County News, August 30, 1901] | |
| 8616 |  | Obituary- Neary, Jr., William Silver Lake—William “Bill” Delaney Neary Jr., 72, Passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his home in Silver Lake. He was born on March 19, 1948, at Frontenac, Kansas the son of William “Bill” Delaney Neary Sr. and Helen Radell Neary. Bill grew up in Frontenac and graduated from high school there. He attended Pittsburg State University and attended Vo-Tech for welding. Bill served in the United States Army. Bill moved to the Topeka area in 1968 and the Silver Lake community in 1977. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad retiring from BNSF with over 40 years of service. Bill was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville and the Knights of Columbus Council at the church. He was a 4th-degree member of the James W. Gibbons Assembly. Bill was very active in the church and the knights. He was preceded in death by his parents. On August 23, 1969, Bill and Rosalyn Bergman were married at St, Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict, Kansas. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his son, William “Bill” Delaney Neary III (Andrea), Osage City; his daughter, Julie Brewster (Jason), Silver Lake; eight grandchildren, Luke, Ethan, Jack, Alana, Arin, Allison, Jase, and Rygh. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, November 21, 2020, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be at the Silver Lake Cemetery. Mr. Neary will lie in state, and the family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until the rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 20, 2020, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and sent in the care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS. 66536. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. Mask and social distancing are required. | |
| 8617 |  | Obituary- Neeley, Carol Carol Joan Novotny Neeley Carol Joan Novotny Neeley was born to Peter and Elizabeth Novotny on October 5, 1965 in Topeka, Kansas. She passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at her home in Rossville, Kansas. Carol was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated from the University of Kanas with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work. Over the past 20 years, she held a variety of clinical and administrative positions throughout Kansas. She was a loving and devoted mother. Her children, Max Neeley and David Bailey, were always at the center of her world. They were the loves of her life. Carol had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed doing new things from hiking the Grand Canyon to parasailing off the coast of Hawaii. She was loyal, fun loving, and generous with her time and resources. In addition to her children, survivors include her sister, Sarah Novotny; first cousin, John Martin and family; aunt, Elizabeth Novotny; uncles Hans, Franz, and Alfred Novotny and their families; her former husband, Steve Neeley; and friends too numerous to mention. Her memorial service will be held on Friday, February 27 at 4pm at the Rossville United Methodist Church, 411 Pearl Street, Rossville, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Heifer International and the Humane Society http://www.humanesociety.org/donate/>. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. | |
| 8618 |  | Obituary- Neelson, John BODY OF MURDERED MAN FOUND FRIDAY The body of a dead man was found last Friday in an abandoned road on the old Fowler ranch northwest of Maple Hill, by a young man named Adams who passed by the lonely spot while driving some mules. The Wabaunsee, Shawnee and Pottowatomie county officers have been investigating the affair all week and a net of circumstantial evidence has been woven about two or three young men. The mutilated body was identified this week by relatives as that of John Neelsen, 24 years old, of Elgin, Neb. Discovery of Neelsen’s body ended a search conducted by his relatives in Nebraska. The Nebraskan left home September 24 for Walnut, Crawford county, Kansas, where he had rented a farm. He was driving a small Buick automobile with a trailer in which he carried a disc plow. At Hiawatha, he traded the Buick for a Pontiac coupe and continued his trip. He reached Walnut, did some work on his new property, and started for home. When his body was found a piece of a gold watch chain dangled from his watchpocket. His watch and other valuables had been taken and his car was gone. Death had been caused by a bullet which entered his right eye. Neelsen’s death is supposed to have occurred on the night of October 5th. Theodore Moore, 24, of Rossville and “Chuck” Fauerbach, 24, son of a prominent Maple Hill farmer, are both under investigation in connection with the slaying. Moore was arrested with Fauerbach in St. Marys shortly after midnight Saturday and was surrendered Monday to officers from the state reformatory at Hutchinson from which he recently was paroled after serving 17 months of a five-to-ten-year sentence for motor car theft in Shawnee county. Shortly after midnight Saturday night Moore drove a Pontiac coupe into the St. Marys downtown district. Two night marshals, George Marks and Ed Rogers, examined the motor car, recognized it as one for which they had been watching in boot-legging investigations, and arrested Moore. The officers discovered the motor car driven by Moore carrying a Kansas license plate, had been sold in Hiawatha. They learned from the Hiawatha dealer that the car had been sold to Neelsen. Moore said he had bought the machine from Chester Tork, Topeka. Tork denied this and Moore said he had bought it from another Topeka man. Wabaunsee authorities were notified. They traced the car’s Kansas license tag and learned it had been taken from a wrecked machine near Maple Hill. A grip, watch, clothing, and two blankets, later identified by Mrs. Neelsen as owned by her husband, were found at the home of one of the two suspects. The Nebraska license tag, transferred by Neelsen from his Buick to the Pontiac at Hiawatha, was found in a ditch at the side of the road near Rossville. Wabaunsee officers still are searching for a motor car trailer and a disc pow said to have been drawn by Neelsen’s automobile and this disappeared with the car and the victim’s personal property at the time of his death. | |
| 8619 |  | Obituary- Neiswender, Bernice Bernice Neiswender Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parker Mortuary for Mrs. Bernice D. Neiswender, 70, Cicero, III., formerly of Rossville, who died Saturday in a Chicago, hospital where she had been a patient several weeks. She was born Oct. 22, 1900, near Rossville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Davis, and was graduated from Rossville High School. She attended Emporia State Teachers College and was graduated from Pestalozzi-Froebel Teachers College at Chicago. Mrs. Neiswender taught several years in Cicero, lie, schools. She was a member of Clement Presbyterian Church at Cicero, III. She was married to Thurlow Neiswender June 9, 1922, at Chicago. He survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Eva Jean Montsna, Parsippany, N.J.; her mother, Mrs. Eva Davis, Silver Lake; a brother, Marvin Davis, Rossville, and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church at Rossville. | |
| 8620 |  | Obituary- Neiswender, Everett EVERETT B. NEISWENDER Funeral services for Everett B. Neiswender, 36. of 401 86th Way South. Birmingham, Alabama, were held Saturday, April 26th. from Rideut’s-Brown Service Roebuck Chapel in Birmingham, with the Rev. Carroll D. Payne officiating. Burial was in Jefferson Memorial Gardens at Birmingham. Mr. Neiswender, a native of Topeka, and a former resident of Rossville, died Wednesday night at his home of a heart attack. He had lived in Birmingham for the past six years. Five of these years he was employed by the U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co., and prior to that time he was with the U. S. Internal Revenue Department. He was a member of the National Assn, of Accountants, the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Accountants. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothea Neiswender; three sons Roger, James and Wayne Neiswender; two daughters, Linda and Jan et Neiswender; his mother, Mrs. Florence Neiswender; one brother Roland Neiswender, and one sister Mrs. Harry Lane, all of Topeka. | |
| 8621 |  | Obituary- Neiswender, L.H. SERVICES FOR NEISWENDER AT SILVER LAKE M. E. CHURCH Funeral services for L. H. Neiswender, representative from the 33rd district and widely known Shawnee county farmer, who died last Thursday from injuries received in a motor car accident were held at the Silver Lake Methodist church last Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial was in the Prairie Home cemetery. Mr. Neiswender was born on Feb. 11, 1862, near Columbus, Ohio. With his parents he moved to Kansas in 1868. His father homesteaded a farm in Shawnee county, near Silver Lake. He had lived there ever since —60 years. He had served six terms as representative of his district—four of them in succession. He was also a representative in the special sessions of 1920, 1921 and 1928. Mr. Neiswender was a graduate of the Kansas agricultural college, and a prominent member of the Shawnee county farm bureau. He was also master of the Pleasant Ridge Farm Grange. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Alice Neiswender of the home address; one son, Raymond Neiswender of route 6; one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Paramore of Topeka; one brother Thomas Neiswender of Silver Lake, and one sister, Mrs. Lucy Peyton of North Topeka. L. H. NEISWENDER DIES L. H. Neiswender, state representative from this district, died early this afternoon in a Topeka hospital where he had been taken for treatment for injuries sustained in an auto accident on the evening of September 5, southeast of Silver Lake. The friends and relatives here had high hopes of his recovery and news of his death was a shock. Mr. Neiswender’s car collided with a car driven by William Enochs at the Grover Neiswender corner September 5. Mr. Neiswender suffered a concussion and other serious injuries His car was thrown into a ditch and badly damaged. Mrs. Neiswender was also slightly injured. | |
| 8622 |  | Obituary- Neiswender, May MAY NEISWENDER Mrs. May M. Neiswender, 70, a member of the first class at Washburn college, died at the home of her son Chester P. Neiswender, 1342 Fillmore street, Topeka, Monday night. She was born at Burlington, Iowa, June 26, 1864, and moved to Nebraska with her parents when she was a small child. When she was 17 years old, she moved to Rossville. She attended Campbell college at Holton and Washburn college. She afterward was a teacher at Rossville and Silver Lake. She was a prominent member of the Silver Lake Eastern Star chapter and the Ancient Toltic Rite of Topeka. She also was a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian church at Kiro. After her marriage to Thomas Neiswender June 2, 1887, she moved to a farm near Kiro. She made her home with her son during her last illness. Besides her husband and son, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mabel L. Faulk, Rossville, nine grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Levi Stanley, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Mrs. George Carlton, Duluth, Minn. Two children, Everett and Ethel Neiswender preceded her in death. Burial was in Prairie Home cemetery —Capital. | |
| 8623 |  | Obituary- Neiswender, Orlando O. C. NEISWENDER Orlando Clark Neiswender, 85 of 1321 Topeka Avenue, Topeka, died Saturday morning in a Topeka hospital. A Topeka resident for many years, Mr. Neiswender was born August 16, 1869, in Silver Lake. He was a graduate of Roudebush Business College of Topeka and became affiliated with the Arnold Wholesale and Retail Drug Co. in 1899. He became sole owner in 1926 and continued in that capacity until his retirement in 1940. Fond of travel, Mr. Neiswender and his wife had visited many European and Near Sast countries. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge No. 17 of Topeka and other Masonic bodies and was a former director of the Fidelity Stale Savings Bank. Mr. Neiswender married Lida Cutbirth on August 3, 1898, in Silver Lake. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Graft of Berryton and Mrs. Bertha Caldwell of Route 6, Topeka; a brother, Homer T. of Eagle Lake, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday at Wall-Diffenderfer Mortuary with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. | |
| 8624 |  | Obituary- Neiswender, Thurlow Thurlow L. Neiswender ST. MARYS - Thurlow L. Neiswender, 88, St. Marys, died Friday, Sept. 18, 1987, at a St. Marys nursing home. Mr. Neiswender worked at Western Electric at Chicago and later at the Chicago Board of Trade Grain Commission as an accountant. He retired about 1970. He was born Sept. 13, 1899, at Wanamaker, in Shawnee County, the son of Levi and Mina Kelly Magill Neiswender. He grew up in Silver Lake and was graduated from Rossville High School. He attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence where he was a member of the band. He spent most of his life in Chicago before he moved to St. Marys in 1972. Mr. Neiswender was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. He was married to Bernice Davis June 7, 1922. She died in January 1971. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Eva Jean Montsma, Wheaton, Ill.; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Neiswender will lie in state from 10 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Rossville. | |
| 8625 |  | Obituary- Nellis, Ora Ora May Nellis ROSSVILLE - Ora May Nellis, 93, Rossville, died Tuesday, April 7, 1992, at a Rossville nursing home. She was born May 5, 1898, in Alva, Oklahoma Territory, the daughter of Hiram and Jenett Cox Keeling. Mrs. Nellis was a member of the United Methodist Church in Caney. She was married to Isaac Ashlock on Oct. 21, 1937. He died June 11, 1945. She was married to Luther Vining on Sept. 30, 1946. He died in June 1948. She was married to Earl Nellis on Feb. 11, 1951. He died Feb. 20, 1974. Survivors include a daughter, Iris Fulton, Rossville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Nellis will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka. | |
| 8626 |  | Obituary- Nelson, Harold In memory of Harold Frank Nelson who passed away one year ago, June 6, 1949. Deep in our hearts is a picture More precious than silver and gold; It is a picture of you, dear brother, Whose memory will never grow old. Sadly missed by his wife, Mrs. Harold Frank Nelson and children, father Dr. H.L. Nelson of Topeka; his brother, Dr. G.W. Nelson of Newton, Kansas, and his sister, Mrs. Viola Trostle, of Rossville. | |
| 8627 |  | Obituary- Nelson, Harold L. FORMER PASTOR HERE, DR. NELSON, DIES Dr. H. L. Nelson, minister of the Rossville Presbyterian church for five years, 1902 to 1907, died Tuesday at Presbyterian Manor in Newton. Funeral Services for the retired minister will be at 4 p. m. today ill Newton and at 2 p. m. Friday at Potwin Presbyterian church in Topeka. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery. A native of Indian Hill, Ohio, Dr. Nelson taught school for several years and attended Lane Theological Seminary, Cincinnati, before coming to Kansas in 1897. He was graduated from Washburn University in 1900 and received a master’s degree from the University of Kansas in 1902. He then came to Rossville for five years before going to the Potwin church where he remained until 1935. He became pastor emeritus of Potwin Church in 1935. The pastor was awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree by College of Emporia in 1923. In 1929 he was moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of Kansas. He is survived by a son, Dr. George W. Nelson of Newton, superintendent of Presbyterian Manor, and by a foster daughter, Mrs. Roy Trostle of St. Marys. | |
| 8628 |  | Obituary- Nelson, Mary Etta Mrs. Etta Nelson [Headstone says date of death 14 Aug 1945] Mrs. Etta Vorhies Nelson, nearing her 87th birthday anniversary, and the eldest child of the Vorhies family, resident of Topeka and Rossville for over 40 years, died Tuesday at her home, 148 Hill Street. She was born October 6, 1858, in Shannon City, Iowa, and had been a resident of Topeka since 1905. She was a member of the Potwin Presbyterian Church whose pastor, assisted by Dr. H.L. Nelson will conduct the funeral service at the Wall-Diffenderfer Funeral Home Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Verna Burtenshaw, of the home; two sons, Roy Nelson, Key West, Fla. and Guy Nelson, Topeka; four brothers, Charles and Elton Vorhies, of Rossville; Roy Vorhies, Long Beach, Calif.; and Frank Vorhies, of Shannon City, Iowa; and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Webb, Laurel, Neb., and Mrs. Rebecca Yocum of Topeka. The pallbearers will be Messs. C.E. Gresser, Gus Kassebaum, Morris BOnd, Sidney Stumbaugh, C.E. Van Vleck and Bert Heslet, all of Rossville. [From 6 Aug 1945] | |
| 8629 |  | Obituary- Nelson, Nancy MRS. NANCY JANE NELSON Mrs. Nancy Jane Nelson, 76, wife of Dr. Harry L. Nelson of 4009 North Kansas, died at her home Monday. She was born in Mason, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1873, where she spent her early life. She was married to Dr. Nelson on June 28, 1894. They came to Topeka in 1898. Dr. Nelson served as pastor of churches in Linwood and Rossville, returning to Topeka in 1908, when he became pastor of Potwin Presbyterian church until 1935, when he retired. Mrs. Nelson was a member of Potwin Presbyterian church and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Viola Marian, in infancy and son Harold F. Nelson on June 6, this year. Other survivors beside her husband, Dr. H. L. Nelson, and one son, Dr. George W. Nelson of Newton; a daughter, Mrs. Roy Trostle of Rossville; one brother the Rev. A.G. Frank of Seattle, six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Potwin Presbyterian church, Wednesday afternoon with burial in Rossville cemetery. MISCELLANEOUS From the World of pain and sorrow To the land of peace and rest; God has taken you, dear Mother, Where you have found eternal rest. In memory of our dear wife and Mother, Mrs. H. L. Nelson, who passed away one year ago today, August 15, 1949. Sadly missed by husband and children. | |
| 8630 |  | Obituary- Nelson, Ruth From findagrave.com Ruth Campbell Tomlinson Nelson Birth: May 8, 1897 Topeka Shawnee County Kansas, USA Death: Jul. 12, 1961 Topeka Shawnee County Kansas, USA The Topeka Daily Capital Thursday July 13, 1961 Mrs. Nelson Is Dead at 64; Rites Friday Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Penwell-Gabel Chapel for Mrs. Ruth Tomlinson NELSON, 64, of 113 Woodlawn, who died in a Topeka hospital Wednesday after a short illness. She was born May 8, 1897, at 113 Woodlawn and lived there her entire life. She was graduated at Topeka High School and Washburn University and was one of the founders of the Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi. Mrs. Nelson taught in the Potwin Grade School following her graduation. She was a member of the Potwin Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder and an active member of women's organizations. She was a member of the United Church Women, Stormont-Vail Auxiliary, Kansas Bankers Auxiliary, Daughters of the American Revolution, West Side Forestry Club and other organizations. She and her husband, Harold Frank Nelson, a banker and president of the Topeka Council of Churches, were married July 2, 1921. He died in 1949. Surviving are three sons, Kenneth W. Nelson, 1826 Arnold, Harry L. Nelson II of Livermore, Calif., and Charles T. Nelson of Stockton, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia RIEDESEL of Fairmount, Minn.; a brother, William A. TOMLINSON, 1529 Jewell, and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Family links: Parents: Charles Edward Tomlinson (1846 - 1923) Emma Campbell Tomlinson (1863 - 1940) Spouse: Harold Frank Nelson (1899 - 1949)* Siblings: Emma Tomlinson Bolton (1891 - 1919)* Carrie May Tomlinson Kimmel (1893 - 1933)* William Alfred Tomlinson (1895 - 1974)* Ruth Campbell Tomlinson Nelson (1897 - 1961) ♦Calculated relationship Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery Topeka Shawnee County Kansas, USA Plot: Abbey Memorial Edit Virtual Cemetery info [2] Created by: Dale Bernhardt Record added: Jul 02, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 54398719 12/30/2016 9:58 AM | |
| 8631 |  | Obituary- Nelson, Sage Sage Raye Nelson Sage Raye Nelson 55, Topeka, passed away early Monday, December 17, 2018 at a Topeka Hospital. She was born Yvette Christina Smith on July 11, 1963 at Albuquerque, NM, the daughter of Kenneth Ray and Arietta E. Sage Smith. Sage grew up in the Rossville community and attended Rossville Schools. She had lived in the Topeka and Rossville area most of her life. Sage was an over the road truck driver. She was a member of TAC Asatru Community and was very involved in the organization serving as Vice President. She was a registered Gydja (spiritual leader). Sage was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing, crocheting, soap making and adored her granddaughter Lilly. She was married to Jim Matyak, they were divorced. He preceded her in death along with her father Kenneth Ray Smith and a son Dalton Mclntyre Nichols. Survivors include her mother, Arietta E. Nichols, Minneapolis, Kansas; her son, Jeramy Matyak, Lyndon; two daughters, Karey Nichols and Katey Nichols both of Topeka; two sisters, Yvonne Church, Minneapolis, and Yolande Nichols, Topeka; her granddaughter Lillian Nichols. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Crestview Shelter House, 4901 Shunga Dr., Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made in Sage's name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 8632 |  | Obituary- Nemec, Edward Edward G. Nemec Edward G. Nemec, 60, Route 8, died Wednesday at his home west of Topeka. A Shawnee County sheriff’s detective said Mr. Nemec died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born Jan. 31, 1923, in Hanover, the son of Joseph and Mary Koehler Nemec. He moved to Shawnee County from Hanover in 1969. He was a farmer in the Hanover com-munity until 1967 and later was a road maintenance worker in Silver Lake Township. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Survivors include three brothers, Frank Nemec, Wheat Ridge, Colo., John Nemec, at home, and Al Nemec, Topeka. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Nemec will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Brennan Funeral Home where parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today. A memorial mass of the resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. | |
| 8633 |  | Obituary- Nemec, John John H. Nemec WILLARD — John H. Nemec, 77, Willard, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Nemec was a farmer and a mechanic at Hanover until 1968. He later retired from Shawnee County where he worked in highway maintenance and as a mechanic. He was a former mayor of Willard. He was born Oct. 8,1918, at Hanover, the son of Joseph and Mary Koehler Nemec. Mr. Nemec was a member of St Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville and an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 657. Survivors include two brothers, Frank Nemec, Tucson, Ariz, and Al Nemec, Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at Rossville. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at St. Marys. Mr. Nemec will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, where a parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus Council No. 657 rosary at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus Building Fund, Rossville, 66533. | |
| 8634 |  | Obituary- Nesbitt, Timothy Timothy W. Nesbitt III Timothy W. Nesbitt III, 15, Silver Lake passed away Sunday, February 28,2016 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka from injuries he received earlier in an auto accident. He was born January 24,2001 in Topeka, the son of Timothy W. Nesbitt Jr. and Ashley Olson. Timmy grew up in Silver Lake and was a freshman at the Silver Lake High School. He was on the football and wrestling teams, he participated in track and had been in the school play. Timmy was a member of the Student Council and FFA. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Silver Lake. He was preceded in death by an uncle, Brad Brady. Survivors include his father, Timothy W. Nesbitt, Jr., Holton, his mother and step-father, Ashley and Shannon TenEyck, Silver Lake; brothers Seth, Colton and Camden TenEyck, Silver Lake; sisters, Isabell Nesbitt, Emporia and Emilee Nesbitt, Holton; grandparents Anita and John Robb, Delia, Jake Olson, Rossville, Jayne and Al Logue, Topeka, Timothy W. Nesbitt Sr, Topeka and Alfred and Cheryl TenEyck, St. Marys. Funeral services were Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Silver Lake High School Gym. Interment followed in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Timothy’s name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536 | |
| 8635 |  | Obituary- Netson, George Obituary-Netson George Leonard Netson, son of Margaret Jane and Alfred Netson, was born Sept 27, 1880, on farm four miles southwest of Randolph. At the age of two he moved with his parents to a farm north of Cleburne in the Prairie Ridge Community, where he received his education. His mother passed away when he was 9 ½ years old. As a young man he worked in the stone quarry as a stone mason and carpenter, helping to build many of the homes and business houses in Cleburne. In 1904 he was united in marriage to Jessie Evangeline Reid at Manhattan, Kansas. To this union, three children were born. They made their home on his father’s farm near Cleburne for 39 years. In 1943 they moved to Cleburne where he managed the produce house, and later the Standard service station, which he was operating at the time of his death. In his younger years, he loved to play baseball and all thru his life was very much interested in this sport. He has had many friends and always enjoyed visiting with them. He was a kind loving husband and father. He was interested in what his children and grandchildren were doing, and always willing to share their experiences. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He became a member of the Methodist church in 1939. He passed away October 13, 1953, at the age of 73 years, 2 weeks, following a brief illness caused by a cerebral hemorrhage on Oct. 7, from which he never regained consciousness. Preceding him in death were his mother and father, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and 3 grandchildren. He leaves to mourn his wife Jessie of the home, 3 children, Lawrence and wife Mae of Randolph; Ralph and wife Doris of Bigelow; Elaine and husband Raymond Schultes of Topeka; also a niece, Mrs. Verna Lokan of San Diego, Calif., who made her home with them for many years. 5 grandchildren, Marilyn, Janet, Robert and Gary Netson, and Gwenda Lynn Schultes; 3 brothers, Allen and Ed Netson of Cleburne, and Kenneth of Manhattan, 1 sister, Mrs. Lily Saunders of Mundy, Texas, and his step-mother, Mrs. Julia Netson of Manhattan. | |
| 8636 |  | Obituary- Neugebauer, Irene Mrs. Irene Neugebauer LAWRENCE - Mrs. Irene Koci Neugebauer, 61, Lawrence, died Thursday, April 25, at a Lawrence hospital. Mrs. Neugebauer was a clerk at the University of Kansas Center for Public Affairs from 1974 until 1984 when she retired for health reasons. She was born April 29, 1923, at Silver Lake, the daughter of James Franklin and Frances J. Dolevilek Koci. Mrs. Neugebauer was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lawrence. She was married to Rudolph Neugebauer in May 1954 in Topeka. He died in April 1971. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Neugebauer, Lawrence, and Renee Neugebauer, at home; a son, Rudolph Neugebauer II, Lawrence; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian H. Wiant, Silver Lake, and Mrs. Grace Laurenti, Topeka; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lawrence. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery at Lawrence. Relatives and friends will meet from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lawrence or to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 8637 |  | Obituary- Newman, Archie Archie L. Newman Archie L. Newman, 85, Topeka, died Tuesday, July 31, 1990, in a Topeka nursing home. Mr. Newman worked for the John Morrell & Co., later for Coleman Grocery and worked for Aristo Foods before he retired in 1968. He was born Dec. 22, 1904, in Delia, the son of Charles and Rosa Reser Newman. He spent most of his life in Topeka except for 1951 to 1956 when he lived in California. He was married to Etta Faye Coursey May 20, 1922, in Topeka. She died Aug. 28, 1980. Survivors include two daughters, June E. Frederick, Topeka, and Jeane Merchant, Barstow, Calif.; a son, Charles Frederick Newman, Albuquerque, N.M.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery. Mr. Newman will lie in state after 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 825 Buchanan, 66606. | |
| 8638 |  | Obituary- Newman, Harry The brother of Mrs. Mildred Irwin was killed last week when caught in a hay baler on his farm three miles south of Denison, Kansas. Mr. Harry C. Newman, 56, was born May 14. [missing rest] | |
| 8639 |  | Obituary- Newman, Neil Neil Russell Newman VALLEY FALLS - Neil Russell Newman, 86, Feb. 13, 1992, at a Winchester nursing home. Mr. Newman was a farmer. He also had worked for Samson Hardware and Plumbing, Bob Newman Plumbing and Valley Implement, all in Valley Falls. He was born Dec. 4, 1905, near Valley Falls, the son of Louis and Myrtle Fletcher Newman, and attended rural schools near Valley Falls. He was married to Blanche Viola Turner Dec. 31, 1935, in Oskaloosa. She died March 1, 1982. A son, Charles Newman, died in 1937. Another son, Russell Newman, died in 1958. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Swob, Lawrence, and Margie Deerfield, Wichita; a son, Richard Newman, Topeka; two sisters, Mildred Irwin and Nell Cromwell, both of Rossville; a brother, Ernest Newman, Nashville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Nellis Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Burial will be in Valley Falls Cemetery. Mr. Newman will lie in state after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Memorial Hospital Geriatric Center in Winchester, 66097. | |
| 8640 |  | Obituary- Newman, Ralph Ralph T. Newman Ralph T. Newman, 85, Topeka, died Wednesday, Nov. 15,1995, at a Topeka retirement home. Mr. Newman was a school teacher and administrator. He taught and served as principal at Rossville Elementary School for two years, taught at Silver Lake three years and in Jackson County for 15 years and was the principal at Elmont School and the Seaman School District for 12 years before he retired in 1975. He also farmed in Jackson County. He was born Dec. 19, 1909, in Mayetta, the son of Ed and Orpha Larkins Newman. He was graduated from Circleville High School and earned a bachelor’s degree and a master's degree at Washburn University. Mr. Newman was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church, Circleville Lodge No. 20 AF&AM, Orient Lodge No. 512 AF&AM and Circleville Chapter No. 293 of the Order of the, Eastern Star where he was past patron. He was past president of High 12 and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was married to Eunice M. Proctor on Feb. 10,1934, in Platte City, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include a son, John D. Newman, Castle Rock, Colo.; two daughters, Sally Jo Craig, Independence, Mo., and Mary Gladfelter, Madrid, Mo.; two sisters, Betty Guthrie, Glendora, Calif., and Inez Wickland, Altadena, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lowman United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Holton Cemetery. Mr. Newman will lie in state after noon today at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home where relatives and friends will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made Lowman United Methodist Church, 4000 S.W. Drury Lane, Topeka, 66604, or to the Shriners Crippled Children's Fund and sent in care of the Arab Shrine, 1205 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, 66612. | |
| 8641 |  | Obituary- Newman, Richard Richard Newman Richard Newman, Harveyville, passed away October 1, 2014. Richard was born July 25,1935 in Little Falls, Minnesota to George and Agnes Newman. Richard was united in marriage to Karen Cripps on January 8,1955. Richard served in the United States Air Force and was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 33 years before retiring in 1989. He was a member of Osage City Legion and a member of Rubberworkers Union. Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen, of the home; two sons Joe (Rose) Newman of Harveyville, Mike (Rhonda) Newman of Vassar; and two daughters Kathy (Curtis) Keown of Cerro Gordo, IL and Julie (John) Fischer of Rossville; eight grandchildren; two step grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Richard is also survived by two brothers, John of Iron, Minnesota and Joe, of Jordan, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers and four sisters. A visitation is scheduled at the Harveyville United Methodist Church on October 11, 2014 from 5:00 - 7:00. All memorial donations may be made to Midland Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. | |
| 8642 |  | Obituary- Newsham, Charles Charles Leroy "Charlie" Newsham Charles Leroy "Charlie" Newsham, 92, Rossville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Oakley Place of Rossville. He was born October 2, 1928, at Ceresco, NE., the son of Charles Marion and Laura Vandell Miller Newsham. Charlie joined the Army/Air Force at the age of 18, and retired on March 1, 1971. During his 20-year career, he served in Korea and Vietnam. His last job was with the State of Kansas, from which he retired in 1993. He was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, and had life-time memberships of the American Legion Post No. 58 and the Air Force Staff Sergeants Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Blanche, Doris, and Berniece, and a brother, Harold. While in the Air Force, he was stationed in Japan where he met and married the love of his life, Ryoko Takahashi, on August 1, 1960. Their love story spanned nearly 58 years, until her death on July 28, 2018. He was proud of the United States and enjoyed traveling and seeing the country. He was especially proud of his family. When reminiscing, he would always end by saying, "It was a good life!" Survivors include children Ruth (Dave) Puvogel, Prescott, AZ, Doris (Kirk) Wagner, Colorado Springs, CO, Mike (Barb) Newsham of Rossville, KS, and Laura (Tony) Clarke, Bradford, PA; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: David Wayne Puvogel (Christina and Saron), Nick Puvogel (Kelly, Ronin, and Lylah), Megan Smith (Henry), Derek Swope, Gina Patterson (Graham, Nora, and Nolan), Sheldon Newsham (Teresa, and Charlie), Jarret Clarke, and Courtney Clarke. Private family graveside services will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery near Ashland, NE. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakley Place of Rossville and sent in care of the funeral home. Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536. | |
| 8643 |  | Obituary- Newsham, Ryoko RYOKO TAKAHASHI NEWSHAM Rossville- Ryoko Takahashi Newsham left her earthly home for her eternal home on July 28, 2018. She was born December 13, 1935 to Tsuru Oda and Nikichi Takahashi in Masudamachi, Akitaken, Japan. She was the eldest daughter and fourth of nine children. She married Charles Leroy Newsham on August 1, 1960 in Tokyo, Japan. She was a military wife and homemaker until the youngest of her four children began school. She then worked at Frito Lay in Topeka, KS for over 24 years before retiring, traveling and spending time with her growing family. Her greatest pride and joy were her grandchildren and she was very active in all of their lives. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, loved playing BINGO and all types of art, especially oil painting, sewing and knitting. She always said it was a wonderful life. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister. She is survived by sisters Eiko Suzuki, Seiko Tanimura and Kuniko Takahashi all of Japan. Her legacy will live on through her loving husband of 58 years, Charlie, of Rossville, KS; daughters Ruth (Dave) Puvogel of Prescott, AZ, Doris (Kirk) Wagner of Wichita, KS, and Laura (Tony) Clarke of Bradford, PA; son Mike (Barb) Newsham of Rossville, KS; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: David Wayne, Christina and Saron Puvogel; Nick, Kelly and Ronin Puvogel; Megan, Eric and Sophia Smith; Derek Swope; Gina, Graham, Nora and Nolan Patterson; Sheldon and Teresa Newsham; Jarret Clarke; and Courtney Clarke. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery near Ashland, NE. Mrs. Newsham will lie in state and the family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either Oakley Place of Rossville or Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com. | |
| 8644 |  | Obituary- Niccum, Ida Niccum Ida Maude Niccum, 77, Rossville, formerly of Topeka, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1992, at a Topeka hospital. She was born Nov. 16, 1914, in Sabetha, the daughter of John G. and Cora Hall Warfel. She lived most of her life in Topeka. She was married to Lloyd L. Niccum on Oct. 17, 1943, in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, David Niccum, Salina; a daughter, Sarah R. Hase, Delia; two sisters, Sarah Belcher Whitehead and Mary Boltz, both of Topeka; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Davidson Chapel. Burial will be at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Niccum will lie in state after 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3210 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67208. | |
| 8645 |  | Obituary- Nicholas, Allison ALLISON NICHOLAS The community was saddened Friday by the news of the death of Allison Nicholas, who passed away in St. Francis hospital, after a major operation Thursday at the age of 83 years. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas came to Ross villa eight years ago from Clay Center and purchased the local Drug store and were prosperous business folk until the end of four years, and he was forced to retire because of failing health. Since then they have lived quietly in their home on Spruce street and Mr. Nicholas was confined to his home most of the time. During their business career in Rossville they made many friends in town and community and sympathy is extended to his surviving wife. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 in Topeka at the McMichael Memorial funeral home. Burial was in Mount Hope cemetery. Pall bearers were very close business men friends from Clay Center, including: Leo Morrey, Frank D. Oberg, Mert Schwenson, Ned Engler, Walter Glidden and S. K. McMontgomery. Out-of-town relatives here for the funeral of Allison Nicholas, Monday were: Mrs. Roy Sanders of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. George Elmore of Jonesboro, Ark.; and Mrs. Susie Bartlett of Bethany, Mo. | |
| 8646 |  | Obituary- Nicholas, Nelle Friends of Mrs. Nelle Nicholas received word Sunday evening of her death in Farmington, Mo., where she has been living since leaving Rossville. She and her late husband were owners of the Drug Store here about 10 or 12 years ago. She has suffered with arthritis for many years. | |
| 8647 |  | Obituary- Nichols, Garold GAROLD GENE “BULL RIDER” NICHOLS WILLARD — Garold Gene “Bull Rider” Nichols, 78, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born Feb. 6, 1936 in Nowata County, Oklahoma, the son of Arley Elbert and Nora Alice Cooper Nichols. Gene graduated from Nowata High School and served in the United States Army and the Oklahoma National Guard. Gene was a truck driver for many years. In his younger days he was a bull rider, did team roping and was a bulldogger. Everybody on the rodeo circuit and all his truck driving buddies new him as “Bull Rider”. He moved to the Rossville/Willard area in 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Iva June Reed; two nephews, Eric Nichols and Charles Arley Moore; a grandson, Dalton Ray Mclntyre-Nichols. On Aug. 26, 1989 he was united in marriage to Arietta Sage at Cedar Vale, Kansas. She survives of the home. Other survivors include daughters, Debbie Dunn, Nowata, OK, Sage Nelson, Topeka, Yvonne Church, Minneapolis, KS., Yolande Nichols, Topeka and Heidi Taylor, Las Vegas, NV.; two brothers, Owen Nichols, Sand Spring, OK and Ervin Nichols, Tulsa, OK; a sister Jessie Palone, Nowata, OK; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces. Graveside services were on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at the Dover Cemetery, Dover, Kan. The family receive friends on Friday, Jam 30, 2015 at Piper Funeral Chapel in Rossville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House and sent in care of Piper Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 642, Rossville, Kansas 66533. Online condolences may be sent to www.piperfuneralhome.com | |
| 8648 |  | Obituary- Nichols, Olson OLSON M. NICHOLS Olson M. Nichols, 70, formerly of Rossville, died at Dover, Del., Friday, April 7, 1978. He was a retired barber, a veteran of World War II, and active in the American Legion. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Jean Spicer, Dover, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Mary Lou Postema, Denver, Colo.; four brothers, Kelly W. Nichols and Eugene D. Nichols, Harlan, Ks., Emerson M. Nichols, Memphis, Tenn., and Edwin P. Nichols, Salina; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 2 at 2 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Parker Mortuary, Topeka, is-in charge of services. | |
| 8649 |  | Obituary- Nicholson, Margaret Margaret Nicholson Mrs. Margaret Ann Nicholson, 82, 4712 W. 6th, died Friday at the Presbyterian Manor. She was born Nov. 9, 1890, at Tonganoxie and spent most of her life in Topeka. She had been a teacher and was an author. She had written several poems and short stories that later were published. Mrs. Nicholson attended the Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Authors Research Club and the Chapparal Club. She was a member of the Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs and served as parliamentarian for the state organization several years. Her husband, James Morton Nicholson, died Aug 25, 1957. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Don Berkey, Rossville, and Mrs. Virginia Dial, Long Beach, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Frank Golden, 924 Lindenwood; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Manor, 4712 W. 6th, 66606. | |
| 8650 |  | Obituary- Nider, Bill Bill Nider BLUE RAPIDS — Bill W. Nider, 66, Blue Rapids, died Tuesday, July 31,2001, at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital. Mr. Nider was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1954 to 1958. He was born Feb. 3,1935, at Waterville, to Vernon and Emma Henrich Nider. He married Carol Reitzel on July 3,1962, at Salina. They later divorced. She died Oct. 2,1988. Survivors include a daughter, Denice Fitzgerald, Olathe; two stepsons, Michael Burke, Galveston, Texas, and Shawn Burke, Topeka; three brothers, Harold Dean Nider, Washington, Roy Nider, Pawnee City, Neb., and Larry Nider, Rossville; two sisters, Joann Mettler, Barnes, and Marlain Byrd, Topeka; and two stepgrandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the United Presbyterian Church, Blue Rapids. The casket will be closed. Burial will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery, north of Blue Rapids. Terry Chapel and Funeral Home, Waterville, is handling arrangements. The family suggests memorials to American Legion Post No. 169, Blue Rapids. |
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