Christina Ann Bahner Zickefoose

1913 - 2011  (98 years)

• Name	Christina Ann Bahner Zickefoose
  Born	14 Oct 1913	Grove, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	25 Oct 2011	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	29 Oct 2011	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I302	Rossville
  Last Modified	5 Apr 2020

  
  

  Father	Emil Phillip Bahner,   b. 1 May 1885, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 26 Dec 1957, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Rosa Ann Dvorak Bahner,   b. 25 Nov 1886,   d. 25 Nov 1959  (Age 73 years)
  Family ID	F102	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Samuel Frederick Zickefoose, Sr.,   b. 22 Sep 1911, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 12 Jun 1976, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 64 years)
  Married	15 Sep 1935	Grove, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. Jane Ann Zickefoose Davis + 2. Samuel Frederick Zickefoose, Jr.,   b. 23 Apr 1939
  Documents » Slide Show		Engagement- Bahner, Christina-Zickefoose, Samuel Note: Christina's engagement photo.
  		Bridal Shower- Bahner, Christina Mrs. Frederic Zickefoose was the honoree, Wednesday evening at her home, when a group of thirty ladies called unannounced to give her a surprise miscellaneous shower. Miss Grace White, Mrs. Sam Cottle and Mr. Robert Meade sponsored the affair and were successful in giving Mrs. Zickefoose .the surprise of her life. After a social period Mrs. Zickefoose opened her collection of lovely gifts that included many useful articles for her home. Refreshments of jello with whipped cream, cocoa and wafers were served. Those invited were Mrs. Grace Davis, Mrs. Eva Davis, Mrs. Allie Farley, Mrs. Guy Strimple, Mrs. Jessie Attebury, Mrs. A. E. White, Mrs. Mollie Hartzell, Mrs. Mary Bailey, Mrs. Anna Wilt, Mrs. Ruth Hesse, Mrs. Vida Stumbaugh, Mrs. Irene Davis, Mrs. Bill Brees, Mrs. Phil Bahner, Mrs. Walter Cormack, Mrs. Cora May Davis, Mrs. Selma Kovar, Mrs. Rose Myers, Mrs. Margaret Wingerd, Mrs Sylvia Bennett, Miss Herma Springer Miss Evelyn Keller, Mrs. Irene Cleveland, Mrs. Alice Barney, Mrs. Rae Trimble, Mrs. Jessie Parr, Mrs. Chas Turecek, Mrs. Bertha Cless, Mrs. Ella Shenk, Mrs. Linda Barney, Mrs. Bess Divine, Mrs. Jeanie Davis, Miss Faye White, Mrs. Elmer Zickefoose, Mrs. Edna White, Mrs. Peter Navarre, Miss Dorothy Hopkins, Miss Loraine Bahner, Miss Grace White, Mrs. Robert Meade, and Mrs. Sam Cottle.
  		Marriage- Bahner, Christina-Zickefoose, Frederic Bahner-Zickefoose Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bahner of Silver Lake announce the marriage of their daughter Christiana Ann, to Dr. Frederic Zickefoose of Enid, Okla., son of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Zickefoose of this city, by the Rev. C.B. Dennison, Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents. The wedding was quietly solemnized in the presence of the immediate families. Preceding the ceremony, Miss Florence Keller sang "At Dawning," accompanied by Miss Lucille Griswold at the piano. Miss Griswold also played Mendelssohn's wedding march. After the ceremony Miss Keller sang "I Love You Truly." Mrs. Zickefoose was attended by her sister Elsie, while Dr. Zickefoose chose his brother, Edward as best man. The bride was lovely in a dress of pink net and she carried a bouquet of Talmasis roses. She grew to womanhood in this community and graduated at Delia high school and was a favorite with all who knew her. Dr. Zickefoose is a graduate of Rossville grade and high schools and a graduate of K.S.C. receiving his degree in Veterinary Medicine last June. At present they will make their home at Enid, Okla., where he has a position with the Bureau of Animal Industry. --- Miss Elsie Bahner and Edward Zickefoose of Kansas State College, came home Sunday to attend the Bahner-Zickefoose wedding. --- Miss Dorothy Hopkins who has been visiting in Topeka the past week came home Sunday to attend the Bahner-Zickefoose wedding.
  		Anniversary- Zickefoose, Samuel and Christina Dr. and Mrs. Zickefoose to Observe 40th Anniversary Dr. and Mrs. S. F. Zickefoose, Rossville, will be honored with an open house in celebration of their fortieth wedding anniversary. The reception will be held in the family home in Rossville Sunday, September 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple asks that no gifts be presented. Hosts for the occasion are the couple’s children, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Zickefoose, Kansas City, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Davis, Manhattan. Dr. and Mrs. Zickefoose were married near Grove on September 15, 1935 at the home of the bride’s parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bahner. Attendants for the couple were Elsie Bahner, now Mrs. M. C. Rasch of Rossville, sister of the bride; and the late Dr. Edward Zickefoose, brother of the groom. Dr. Zickefoose had a veterinary practice in Onaga and Rossville and was a federal veterinarian before his retirement. Mrs. Zickefoose recently retired after eighteen years as secretary for the Farm Bureau Insurance.
  Last Modified	18 Dec 2017 13:43:08
  Family ID	F2683	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 14 Oct 1913 - Grove, Shawnee County, Kansas Married - 15 Sep 1935 - Grove, Shawnee County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Zickefoose, Christina 1 CHRISTINA ANN BAHNER ZICKEFOOSE Christina Ann Bahner Zickefoose, 98, Rossville, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Topeka. She was born Oct. 14, 1913, near Grove in Shawnee County, Kan., the daughter of E. Phillip and Rosa Ann Dvorak Bahner. She attended Stach, a one-room schoolhouse, now part of the Kansas State Historical grounds. She roomed “in town” and graduated in 1931 from Delia High School where she played basketball on the same team with her older sister, Julia. Christina married S.F. Zickefoose, DVM, in 1935 and moved with him to California, Mississippi, Georgia, Onaga, Kan., and returned to Rossville in 1947. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, serving as Sunday school superintendent for many years. She was past-worthy matron of Loyal Chapter of the Eastern Star. She served two terms on the Rossville Grade School Board. Christina was employed by the Farm Bureau Insurance Company as a secretary. She pursued a life-long interest in gardening, collecting antiques, and needlework. She loved sports and closely followed KU basketball. Mrs. Zickefoose was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her Children, Sam Zickefoose and his wife Marti of Prairie Village and her daughter, Jane Davis and her husband Allen of Topeka, grandchildren; Steven Davis (Connie) of Wichita; Paul Davis, Kansas City, Kan.; Brian Zickefoose (Brie) Prairie Village; and Anne Zickefoose Hu (Dennis) New York City and six great-grandchildren: Ellie, Nora, Fiona, and James Davis, Jack and Ethan Zickefoose. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at Rossville Christian Church, 411 Spruce, Rossville. Interment was in Rossville Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville, KS 66533; Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Ste. 100, Topeka, KS 66614; or Rossville Community Foundation, 15935 NW 70th Street, Rossville, KS 66533.
  		Obituary- Zickefoose, Christina 2 Christina Bahner Zickefoose Christina Ann Bahner Zickefoose, 98, Rossville, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Topeka. She was born Oct. 14, 1913, near Grove in Shawnee County, the daughter of E. Phillip and Rosa Ann (Dvorak) Bahner. She attended Stach, a one-room school-house, now part of the Kansas State Historical grounds. She roomed “in town” and graduated in 1931 from Delia High School where she played basketball on the same team with her older sister, Julia. Christina married S.F. Zickefoose in 1935 and moved with him to California, Mississippi, Georgia, Onaga, Kan., and returned to Rossville in 1947. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, serving as Sunday school superintendent for many years. She was past worthy matron of Loyal Chapter of the Eastern Star. She served two terms on the Rossville Grade School Board. Christina was employed by the Farm Bureau Insurance Co. as a secretary. She pursued a lifelong interest in gardening, collecting antiques, and needlework. She loved sports and closely followed KU basketball. Mrs. Zickefoose was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her son, Sam Zickefoose and his wife Marti of Prairie Village; her daughter, Jane Davis and her husband Allen of Topeka; grandchildren, Steven Davis of Wichita, Paul Davis of Kansas City, Kan., Brian Zickefoose of Prairie Village, and Anne Zickefoose Hu of New York City; and six great-grandchildren, Ellie, Nora, Fiona and James Davis, and Jack and Ethan Zickefoose. Funeral services were Oct. 29 at Rossville Christian Church. Interment followed in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rossville Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville, KS 66533; Grace Hospice, 3715 S.W. 29th St., Ste 100, Topeka, KS 66614; or Rossville Community Foundation, 15935 N.W. 70th St., Rossville, KS 66533.
  		Obituary- Zickefoose, Christina 3 Christina Ann Bahner Zickefoose Christina Ann Bahner Zickefoose, 98, Rossville, KS, died Tues., Oct. 25, 2011, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Topeka, KS. She was born Oct. 14, 1913, near Grove in Shawnee County, KS, the daughter of E. Phillip and Rosa Ann (Dvorak) Bahner. She attended Stach, a one-room schoolhouse, now part of the Kansas State Historical grounds. She roomed "in town" and graduated in 1931 from Delia High School where she played basketball on the same team with her older sister, Julia. Christina married S.F. Zickefoose, DVM, in 1935 and moved with him to California, Mississippi, Georgia, Onaga, KS and returned to Rossville, KS in 1947. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church, serving as Sunday school superintendent for many years. She was past-worthy matron of Loyal Chapter of the Eastern Star. She served two terms on the Rossville Grade School Board. Christina was employed by the Farm Bureau Insurance Company as a secretary. She pursued a life-long interest in gardening, collecting antiques, and needlework. She loved sports and closely followed KU basketball. Mrs. Zickefoose was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her children, Sam Zickefoose and his wife Marti of Prairie Village and her daughter, Jane Davis and her husband Allen of Topeka, grandchildren: Steven Davis (Connie) of Wichita; Paul Davis, Kansas City, KS; Brian Zickefoose (Brie) Prairie Village; and Anne Zickefoose Hu(Dennis) New York City and six great-grandchildren: Ellie, Nora, Fiona, and James Davis, Jack and Ethan Zickefoose. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Sat., Oct. 29, 2011, at Rossville Christian Church, 411 Spruce, Rossville, KS. Interment in Rossville Cemetery. Christina will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Fri., at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka, KS, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church, P.O. Box 187, Rossville, KS 66533; Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Ste 100, Topeka, KS 66614; or Rossville Community Foundation, 15935 NW 70th Street, Rossville, KS 66533. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
  		Birthday- Zickefoose, Christina 1 Christina Zickefoose Christina Zickefoose, Rossville, celebrated her 95th birthday Oct. 14 with a family celebration. Hosts were her children, Samuel (Marti) Zickefoose, Prairie Village, and Jane (Allen) Davis, Topeka. Other family members include her grandchildren, Brian (Brie) Zickefoose, Prairie Village; Anne Zickefoose, New York City; Steven (Connie) Davis, Wichita; and Paul Davis, Kansas City. Her great-grandchildren are Jack Zickefoose, Prairie Village, and Ellie, Nori and Fiona Davis, Wichita.
  		Birthday- Zickefoose, Christina 2 Christina Bahner Zickefoose, Rossville, will celebrate her 90th birthday at a reception Oct. 19 at the home of her daughter in Topeka. Hosts will be her children, Jane and Allen Davis and Sam and Marti Zickefoose. She has four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her birthdate is Oct. 14. Mrs. Zickefoose retired in 1978 as a secretary at Shawnee County Farm Bureau.
  		Birthday- Zickefoose, Christina 3 Please join us in Celebrating Christina's 90th Birthday October 19, 2003 1844 SW Westwood Drive Topeka 2:00-4:00 Jane and Allen Davis Sam and Marti Zickefoose Your presence is the only gift Christina requests.