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Martha Maxine (Scritchfield) Sutherland Strimple

Female 1928 - 2013  (85 years)


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  • Name Martha Maxine (Scritchfield) Sutherland Strimple 
    Born 17 Nov 1928  Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 26 Dec 2013 
    Buried 31 Dec 2013  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6547  Rossville
    Last Modified 17 Feb 2021 

    Father Claude Grover (Scritchfield) Sutherland, Sr.,   b. 27 Feb 1885,   d. 19 Sep 1960, Anthony, Harper County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Ona May Binney Sanders (Scritchfield) Sutherland,   b. 16 Jun 1887, New Douglas, Madison County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jan 1957  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 14 Jan 1921  Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Ona's obituary says they were married 4 Jan 1921.
    Family ID F3492  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Clyde Strimple 
    Married 25 Nov 1950  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Jerri Kaye Strimple Sitek,   b. 17 Dec 1956
    +2. Marcilyn E Strimple Rust
     3. Cassie Strimple Sturgeon
    Documents
    Marriage- Sutherland, Maxine-Strimple, Clyde
    Marriage- Sutherland, Maxine-Strimple, Clyde
    Sutherland-Strimple

    Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sutherland Sr. of Topeka, announce the marriage of their daughter, Maxine Sutherland to Mr. Clyde Strimple, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Strimple of Rossville, which took place Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Methodist church.

    Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Thelma Martin of Topeka, played a prelude of piano music during which Miss Joyce Navarre lighted the tapers in the candlebra which stood on either side of the altar of autumn flowers. Miss Navarre sang, "Because" by D'Hardelot, accompanied by Mrs. Martin who played "Always" and the bridal march.

    Rev. Don Jones pastor, read the double ring ceremony, and at the close "The Lord's Prayer," was sung by Miss Navarre, Mrs. Martin accompanying.

    The bride was lovely in a three-piece suit with matching accessories and were a corsage of gardenias and Talisman roses.

    The brides attendants were Mrs. Leanna Carter sister of the groom and Miss Donna Sutherland sister of the bride. Their corsages were pink carnations.

    The groom was attended by Claude Sutherland and Allan Cartar.

    Mrs. Sutherland, mother of the bride wore a dress of black and white with matching accessories and a corsage of red roses and the grooms mother, Mrs. Strimple wore a navy blue dress and matching accessories and a corsage of red roses.

    Following the ceremony a reception for the wedding party and immediate relatives was held at the home of the brides aunt, Mrs. Mildred Berry.

    A buffet supper was served and the dining room was attractively decorated with large baskets of autumn flowers. The guests were seated at quartet tables and Mrs. Berry was assisted by Mrs. Irene Ketter and Mrs. Esther Navarre.

    The three-tiered wedding cake was cut by the bride and groom and served by Mrs. Martin. The cake centered the prettily appointed table and cathedral candles in crystal holders were placed at each end of the table.

    Mrs. Leanna Carter had charge of the guest book.

    The bride and groom left immediately for Kansas City on a short wedding trip.

    Mr. and Mrs. Strimple are both graduates of Rossville High school.

    Mrs. Strimple is now employed by the Bell Telephone Company in Topeka and Mr. Strimple is a junior at Washburn college and will complete his college work.

    They will be at home in Topeka at 1408 North Central.

    The Reporter joins their many friends in extending congratulations.

    The wedding and reception guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sutherland of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Strimple, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strimple, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Attebury, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Carter of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sutherland of Junction City; Rev. and Mrs. Don Jones, Mrs. Thelma Martin, Miss Joyce Navarre, Mr. Walter Binney, Leo Berry, Bob Berry, Shirley and Billy Dean Atkinson of Pratt, Kansas Mrs. Irene Ketter, Mrs. Esther Navarre and Mrs. Berry.

    [From 30 Nov 1950]
    Last Modified 13 Jul 2018 14:44:11 
    Family ID F3503  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Strimple, Maxine
    Obituary- Strimple, Maxine
    Maxine Sutherland Strimple
    Maxine Sutherland Strimple, 85, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the home. She was born November 17,1928 in Kansas City, MO to Grover and Ona Sutherland. Her parents, a , brother Claude and a granddaughter, Emily Rust preceded her in death. She is survived by husband Clyde Strimple, their daughters Marcilyn (Bill) Rust, Jerri (Steve) Sitek, Cassie (Gary) Sturgeon, six grandchildren, Shannon and Bethany Rust, Andrea and Brian Sitek and Vincent and Caitlin Sturgeon. Also surviving are sisters -in-law, Donna Sutherland and Leanna Carter, nephew Mark Sutherland, nieces Diana Owens and Joyce Basinger. Maxine and Clyde were married November 25,1950. After graduation from Rossville High School, Maxine worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company until moving to Waterville, KS in 1952. She also lived in Anthony, KS and Kansas City, KS. Maxine worked for the Kansas City, KS Public Schools as a cafeteria manager for 20 years retiring in 1992. She served as treasurer of Job's daughters Bethel #2 for many years. She loved to travel in the travel trailer traveling in Canada and all the states except Hawaii. She was a member of Trinity Community United Methodist Church and was a member of Martha's Circle. She was sponsor of the Methodist Youth group while living in Waterville. Maxine taught church school when she was a member of Quail Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31 at Trinity Community United Methodist Church, 51st & Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS where friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, KS. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Maxine's name. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS (913) 621-6400)
    Birth- Scritchfield, Martha
    Birth- Scritchfield, Martha
    Mr. and Mrs. Grover Scritchfield of Topeka announce the birth of a daughter, Friday, November 16. They have given her the name of Martha Maxine. Mrs. Scritchfield was, before her marriage, Ona Binney of this city.