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Joanne Emily Dodge Bruce

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  • Name Joanne Emily Dodge Bruce 
    Born 9 Dec 1943 
    Gender Female 
    Person ID I7417  Rossville
    Last Modified 22 Mar 2017 

    Father Leonard Duane Dodge,   b. 25 Apr 1918, Rydal, Republic County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Feb 2011, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Mother Emily Sophia Horak Dodge,   b. 15 Apr 1919, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jul 2016, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 97 years) 
    Married 1 Sep 1940  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Marriage- Horak, Emily-Dodge, Leonard
    Marriage- Horak, Emily-Dodge, Leonard
    A marriage license was issued to Emily Horak of Delia and Leonard Dodge of Rossville September 1, 1940.
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 1
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 1
    Golden Wedding Anniversary
    of
    Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Dodge

    50 Years

    Rossville
    United Presbyterian Church
    Rossville, Kansas

    Sunday, August 5, 1990
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 2
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 2
    Emily Sophia Horak
    And
    Leonard Duane Dodge
    Were married
    September 1, 1940
    Topeka, Ks.
    At home of Rev. Herrick


    “Thank You”

    Friends and neighbors
    And relatives so dear
    For all the joys you’ve wished us,
    And for your presence here.

    Now when this day is over,
    And our guests are on their way,
    The memory of this joyous time
    Will ever with us stay.

    Emily and Leonard Dodge

    Children

    Jim and Janet Dodge
    Joanne and Mike Bruce

    Grandchildren
    David and Colleen Dodge
    Karen Dodge
    Michael Bruce
    Kevin Bruce
    Stephanie Bruce

    Note: Photos of couple in the news clip
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 3
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 3
    Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration For Dodge Couple
    Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge, Delia, will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a reception in their honor from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, August 5, 1990, at the Rossville Presbyterian Church, Rossville.

    Hosts for the occasion will be their children: Jim and Jan Dodge, Rossville; Joanne and Mike Bruce, Huntsville, Tx.

    Leonard D. Dodge and Emily S. Horak were married September 1, 1940, in Topeka. They have five grandchildren.

    The couple requests no gifts, please.
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 4
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 4
    Emily and Leonard
    Dodge
    Leonard D. and Emily S. Dodge of Delia will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 3 with a family dinner in Kansas City.
    Hosts will be their son and his wife and grandchildren.

    The couple also plan to celebrate with a future trip to Memphis and New Orleans.

    Leonard Dodge and Emily Horak were married Sept. 1,1940, in Topeka.

    Their children are Jim and Jan Dodge, Rossville, and Mike and Joanne Bruce, Huntsville, Texas. The couple have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

    Mr. Dodge farmed in the Rossville and Delia area for many years and retired from farming in 1987. He continues to work part- time as a security guard at the Jeffrey Energy Center.

    Mrs. Dodge retired from the U.S. Postal Service and continues as a homemaker.

    Cards may be sent to them at Box 9500, Delia, 66418.
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 5
    Anniversary- Dodge, Leonard and Emily 5
    Leonard and Emily
    Dodge
    Leonard and Emily Dodge, Rossville, formerly of Delia, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Rossville Senior Citizens Center, 429 Pearl in Rossville, hosted by their children and grandchildren.

    They were married Sept. 1, 1940, in Topeka and have lived in the Delia and Rossville area throughout their marriage.

    Their children and spouses are Jim and Janet Dodge, Rossville, and Joanne and Mike Bruce, Huntsville, Texas. They have five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

    Their children are compiling a "Memories” scrapbook and would welcome any additions about special times shared with the couple.

    Cards may be sent to them at 123 Adrian, Rossville, 66533. They request no gifts.
    Family ID F1805  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mike Bruce 
    Married 25 Nov  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Jason Kyle Bruce,   b. 21 Aug 1979, Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Nov 1979, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     2. Michael Bruce, Jr.
     3. Kevin Bruce
     4. Stephanie Bruce
    Documents
    Marriage- Dodge, Joanne-Bruce, Mike
    Marriage- Dodge, Joanne-Bruce, Mike
    Mrs. Mike Bruce
    (Joanne Emily Dodge)

    Joanne Emily Dodge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge, Delia, and Mike Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bruce, Huntsville, Tex., were married at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 in the Rossville Methodist Church.

    The Rev. Clyde Noyce, Silver Lake, officiated and candlelighters were Joyce Olejnik and Peggy Horak, both of Delia.

    The bride's Empire gown of white brocade was fashioned with scoop neckline and bridal point sleeves. A narrow satin band defined the waistline and was finished with small bows. The A-line skirt had an attached redingote chapel-length train. A princess crown of seed pearls held her veil, and she carried a cascade of white chrysanthemums centered with an orchid corsage.

    Mrs. Jim L. Dodge, Rossville, was matron of honor and Becky Sears, Rossville, was flower girl. David Dodge, Rossville, served as ring bearer.

    Larry Anderson, Topeka, was best man and ushers were the bride's brother, Jim L. Dodge, Rossville, and Clayton Weekes, Eskridge.

    A reception in the Rossville Community Center followed the ceremony.

    After a wedding trip through Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana the couple is at home in Huntsville, Tex.

    The bride is a graduate of Delia Rural High School and has been employed as a keypunch operator by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

    Mr. Bruce was graduated from Huntsville High School and is a plumber and contractor in Huntsville.
    Last Modified 31 Jul 2017 10:27:33 
    Family ID F497  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Birth- Dodge, Joanne
    Birth- Dodge, Joanne
    Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge announce the birth of a daughter, Thursday, Dec. 9, to whom they have given the name Joanne Emily.