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Rowena M Hollenbeck Gannon

Female 1932 - 2018  (86 years)


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  • Name Rowena M Hollenbeck Gannon 
    Born 16 May 1932  Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 16 May 2018  St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 19 May 2018  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I7815  Rossville
    Last Modified 23 Aug 2018 

    Father Russell E Hollenbeck 
    Mother Gladys Agnes Sisco Hollenbeck Thorpe,   b. 14 Aug 1908, Scranton, Osage County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Oct 1987, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Family ID F849  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leo H Gannon,   b. 24 Jun 1922, Carmen, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Apr 2017, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Married 6 Jan 1950  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Vern A Gannon,   b. 19 Jul 1954, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Feb 2021, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
     2. Linda Gannon Lake
     3. Randell Gannon
    Documents
    Anniversary- Gannon, Leo and Rowena
    Anniversary- Gannon, Leo and Rowena
    50th Anniversary For Gannons
    Leo and Rowena Gannon, Rossville, will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a family dinner.

    Leo Gannon married Rowena Hollenbeck January 6, 1950, in Topeka.

    Those attending will be their children, Linda Lake, Manhattan, Randy and Cindy Gannon, Rossville, Vern and Sherri Gannon, Manhattan, and their grandchildren, Scott, Karen, Michael, Heather, Brandi, and Nicole.

    Mr. Gannon retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in April 1985. Mrs. Gannon is a homemaker.

    The couple requests no gifts.
    Last Modified 30 Dec 2021 14:56:24 
    Family ID F3367  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 16 May 1932 - Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Gannon, Rowena
    Obituary- Gannon, Rowena
    Rowena M. Gannon
    Rowena M. Gannon, 86, of Rossville passed away Wednesday, May 16,2018 at the St Marys Manor.

    She was born May 16,1932 at Muscotah the daughter of Russell and Gladys Sisco Hollenbeck. Rowena moved to Topeka at an early age and graduated from Topeka High School.

    Rowena had worked at Nellie’s Variety Store in Rossville and clerked sales for her son. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and the UMW at the church. Rowena was a charter member (65 years) of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Auxiliary in Rossville. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crafts. Rowena collected Raggedy Ann Dolls and had made many as gifts.

    On January 6,1950 she was united in marriage to Leo H. Gannon. He preceded her in death on April 28,2017. Rowena was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bud, Dee and Dwayne; sisters, Norma, Marilyn and Bonnie.

    Survivors include two sons, Randell (Cindy) Gannon, Rossville and Vern (Sherri) Gannon, Manhattan; a daughter, Linda Lake, Manhattan; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

    Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St Marys. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gannon will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30, Friday, May 18,2018 atthe funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion Auxiliary and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. The family wishes to thank Dr. Cahoj and the staff at St Marys Manor for their loving care. To leave online condolences please go to www.