Martha Jane Wood Rezac

1934 - 2024  (90 years)

• Name	Martha Jane Wood Rezac
  Born	13 Oct 1934	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	18 Nov 2024	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	22 Nov 2024	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I10335	Rossville
  Last Modified	25 Oct 2025

  
  

  Father	Frank E Wood, Sr.,   b. 21 Nov 1892, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 26 Feb 1977, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 84 years)
  Mother	Mary J Lillard Wood,   b. 2 Feb 1908, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 11 Apr 1987, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 79 years)
  Married	4 Sep 1928	Holton, Jackson County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- Lillard, Mary-Wood, Frank According to the Holton Recorder a marriage license was granted last week to Mr. Frank Wood and Miss Mary Lillard, both [of] this community. Mr. Wood is the eldest son of Mr. Mell Wood, and Mrs. Wood is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lillard. Mrs. Wood last year taught the Twin Rose school.
  Family ID	F2664	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Ernest E Rezac,   b. 28 Oct 1932, Emmett, Pottawatomie County, Kansas ,   d. 9 Jan 2018, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas  (Age 85 years)
  Married	13 Dec 1952	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. David Eugene Rezac,   b. 8 Jun 1954, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas   2. Nancy Jane Rezac Dickerson,   b. 29 Nov 1955, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas ,   d. 27 Jul 1986, Perry, Jefferson County, Kansas  (Age 30 years) + 3. Janice E Rezac Prior
  Documents		Anniversary- Rezac, Ernest and Martha Martha and Ernest Rezac Ernest and Martha Rezac of Silver Lake will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner today. Ernest Rezac and Martha Wood were married Dec. 13,1952, in Rossville. Their children are David and Vicki Rezac, Delia; Janice and Dennis Prior, Rossville; and the late Nancy Dickerson. They have six grandchildren and one great-grandson. The couple are semi-retired from farming. Ernest and Martha Rezac, married 50 years, met when Martha was in first grade and Ernest was in third grade in the one-room Twin Rose School north of Rossville. They dated during Martha’s junior and senior years in high school. Martha graduated in 1952, and they married on Dec. 13,1952. One month later, Ernest left to serve in Korea for two years. Since then, “not many nights did we ever spend apart,’’ Ernest said. “We’ve had a really good marriage,” he said. “Except for the loss of our daughter, everything has gone pretty smoothly.” Ernest attributes their happy marriage to hard work. “We’ve both farmed our whole lives, and she’s helped me a lot,” he said. “I think that’s probably it. Maybe that’s why we never fought — we were too tired to fight," he added with laughter.
  Last Modified	25 Oct 2025 13:09:14
  Family ID	F1781	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents		Birth- Wood, Martha Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood announce the arrival of a little daughter October 13.
  		Obituary- Rezac, Martha Martha Jane Rezac ROSSVILLE - Martha Jane Rezac (Wood), born on October 13, 1934, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away on November 18, 2024, in Rossville, Kansas. A daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Martha leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family. Martha graduated from Rossville High School and began her career working at Bell Telephone in Topeka. Martha was married to Ernest Rezac on December 13, 1952 in Rossville at the Rossville Christian Church. He preceded her in death in January of 2018. She devoted her life to her family, serving as a devoted homemaker while also working long hours alongside her husband, Ernest, on their family farm north of Silver Lake. Her commitment to her family was evident in every aspect of her life, and she took pride in creating a nurturing and loving environment for her children and grandchildren. Martha was known for her vibrant personality. She possessed a genuine love for her grandchildren, which deeply enriched her life. As an amazing cook, she delighted her family with delicious homemade pies and often shared this joy through her generous spirit. Her passion for gardening also brought her immense satisfaction, as she maintained a big garden that provided for both her kitchen and her family gatherings. She is survived by her daughter, Janice (Dennis) Prior, and her son, David (Vicki) Rezac. Martha's love extended to her six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, who will remember her warmth and culinary prowess. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Wood, husband, Ernest Rezac, her daughter, Nancy Dickerson, and her brother, Frank Wood. Her memories will remain cherished within the hearts of those who knew her. Visitation will be held at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, Kansas, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024. A graveside service will take place at Rossville Cemetery on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions in Martha's memory may be made to the KU Endowment-Alzheimers Research, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160. Martha Jane Rezac will forever be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her culinary talents, and her beautiful garden. Her spirit will live on through the many lives she touched and the countless memories she created.