Emily Sophia Horak Dodge

1919 - 2016  (97 years)

• Name	Emily Sophia Horak Dodge
  Born	15 Apr 1919	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	23 Jul 2016	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	28 Jul 2016	Delia Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Person ID	I7181	Rossville
  Last Modified	21 Mar 2018

  
  

  Father	Ignatius (Ignac) Horak,   b. 26 Sep 1884, Bilnz, Moravia ,   d. 22 Apr 1972, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Mother	Veronica Hejtmanek Horak,   b. 3 Nov 1886, Bratislava, Hungary ,   d. 25 Nov 1968, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 82 years)
  Married	8 Nov 1908	Bratislava, Hungary
  Documents		Anniversary- Horak, Ignac and Veronica 2 Mr. and Mrs. Ignac Horak celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, November 9th, at their home in Delia. Mr. and Mrs. Horak observed the occasion quietly with close relation and friends from the surrounding area.
  		Anniversary- Horak, Ignac and Veronica 1 Delia couple observes 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ignac Horak of Delia quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at their home. Only close relation and friends joined them for the occasion. Ignac Horak was married to Veronica Hejtmanek on November 8, 1908, in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. Mr. Horak came to the United States in May, 1912, and Mrs. Horak and their two children followed six months later in November. They are parents of eight children including one set of twins, Mrs. Rose Davis, Bakerfield, California; Rudy Horak, Taft, California; Albert Horak, Grover City, California; Irene Collett, Camas, Washington; Eddie Horak, Trip City, Ohio; Bennie Horak and Emily Dodge of Delia; and Esther Wehner of Rossville. There are 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. Horak worked on the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years and is now retired. He is at present janitor for the Delia Grade School. Those who helped Mr. and Mrs. Horak observe the anniversary were: Rev. and Mrs. Robert Bough- ton, Mrs. Theresa Hromada of Rossville, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Martinek Sr. of Silver Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rosser and Marilyn. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Keller, Mrs. George Olejnik Sr. of Delia, their oldest son Rudy Horak of Taft, California, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dodge and family, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Wehner and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Horak and family. Mrs. Theresa Hromada and Mrs. George Olejnik are sisters of Mrs. Ignac Horak.
  Family ID	F1577	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Leonard Duane Dodge,   b. 25 Apr 1918, Rydal, Republic County, Kansas ,   d. 11 Feb 2011, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 92 years)
  Married	1 Sep 1940	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. James Leonard Dodge,   b. Nov 1941 + 2. Joanne Emily Dodge Bruce,   b. 9 Dec 1943
  Documents » Slide Show		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 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 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 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 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 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.
  Last Modified	21 Mar 2018 17:48:11
  Family ID	F1805	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Buried - 28 Jul 2016 - Delia Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents		Birthday- Dodge, Emily Emily Dodge In celebration of her 90th birthday, Emily Dodge of Rossville, formerly of Delia, will be guest of honor at an open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the Rossville Senior Center, 425 Pearl Street. Hosts will be her children and grandchildren. No gifts please, but cards may be sent to her at 123 W. Adrian, Rossville, KS 66533.
  		Obituary- Dodge, Emily Emily S. Dodge Emily S. Dodge, 97, formerly of Rossville and Delia passed away Saturday, July 23 ,2016at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka. She was born April 15,1919 in a small log cabin south of Delia the daughter of Ignac and Veronica Hejtmanek Horak. She graduated from Goldenrod Country School and from Delia High School in 1937. Emily worked in Topeka for a few years and in 1959 started working at the Delia Post Office, after 20 years of service she retired in 1979. She and her husband Leonard farmed in the Delia community. She helped raise hogs and cattle and raised a garden. They lived in the Delia community from 1946 until their farm sale in June 2004 when they moved to Rossville. They later moved to Topeka. She was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church. Emily graduated from the Menninger Bible Course many years ago. One of the highlights of her life was when she and Leonard along with some of her siblings and their spouses took an 18 day trip to Czechoslovakia to visit relatives and to see the homeland. On September 1,1940 she was united in marriage to Leonard Dodge in Topeka. He preceded her in death on February 11,2011. Her parents, five siblings and two grandsons also preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Jim (Janet) Dodge, Rossville; her daughter, Joanne (Mike) Bruce, Huntsville, TX.; two sisters, Irene Collett, Washington and Esther Wehner Rossville; four grandchildren; David (Colleen) Dodge, Karen (Jerry) Manhart, Kevin Bruce and Stehphanie Bruce, great-grandchildren, Casey, Darrin and Danielle Dodge, Abbie and Chad Manhart, Maddison, Regan, Damian and Malcom Bruce and a great-great-grandson Adam Boudreau; many nieces and nephews Funeral services were Thursday, July 28,2016 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church, The Good Samaritan Fund at the Presbyterian Manor or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.