RossvilleKansasGenealogy
Genealogy for the Rossville, Kansas area, compiled by the Rossville Community Library.
First Name:  Last Name: 
[Advanced Search]  [Surnames]

Dr. Linda Leigh Rezac Dayton

Female 1940 - 2017  (77 years)


Personal Information    |    Media    |    Event Map    |    All    |    PDF

  • Name Linda Leigh Rezac Dayton 
    Title Dr. 
    Born 5 Jun 1940  Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 31 Aug 2017 
    Buried 23 Sep 2017  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I11140  Rossville
    Last Modified 11 Feb 2021 

    Father James Elmer Rezac,   b. 7 Mar 1910, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Dec 1989, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Evelyn M Fauerbach Rezac,   b. 18 Aug 1910, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Mar 1998, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 28 May 1929  Holton, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Marriage- Fauerbach, Evelyn-Rezac, James
    Marriage- Fauerbach, Evelyn-Rezac, James
    Mr. James Rezac, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rezac living northwest of Rossville and Miss Evelyn Fauerbach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Fauerbach, of the same neighborhood secured a license to wed at Holton last week. Both young people are graduates of the Rossville high school, the bride with this year's class.
    Anniversary- Rezac, James and Evelyn 1
    Anniversary- Rezac, James and Evelyn 1
    Rezacs Celebrate
    33rd Wedding
    Anniuersary
    Mr. and Mrs. James Rezac were pleasantly surprised on their 33rd wedding anniversary May 28 by their neighbors and friends who presented them with a gift.

    Refreshments of wedding cafe and ice cream were served by Linda and Virginia Rezac, Judy Hoy and Steve Johnson of Topeka.

    Those present despite the heavy rains were Mr. and Mrs. John Fauerbach and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hultgren, Mr. and Mrs, E. W. Rezac, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tholl, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Rezac and family, Mrs. Mabel Fauerbach, Mrs. Elsie Me Collough, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCollough and family.
    Anniversary- Rezac, James and Evelyn 2
    Anniversary- Rezac, James and Evelyn 2
    Rezacs to Celebrate Golden Anniversary

    Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rezac, Rossville, will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 17, 1979, with a reception in their honor from 2 to 4 P.M. in the Rossville Presbyterian Church. The occasion will be hosted by their daughters, Mrs. John Dayton and Mrs. David Foster, and their families.

    Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts.

    Mr. and Mrs. Rezac were married in Holton May 28, 1979 [sic 1929].
    Anniversary- Rezac, James and Evelyn 3
    Anniversary- Rezac, James and Evelyn 3
    MR. AND MRS. REZAC
    Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rezac will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. June 4 at the Rossville Presbyterian Church.

    The reception will be given by their children: Mr. and Mrs. David Foster, Rossville; and Mr. and Mrs. John Dayton, Overland Park.

    Mr. and Mrs. Rezac were married May 28, 1929 in Holton. They have four grandchildren.
    Family ID F4429  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John Wade Dayton 
    Married 29 May 1965  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Ellen Marie Dayton Thompson,   b. 13 Dec 1968, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. James Dayton
    Documents
    Engagement- Rezac, Linda-Dayton, John
    Engagement- Rezac, Linda-Dayton, John
    LINDA REZAC AND JOHN DAYTON PLAN JUNE WEDDING
    Mr. and Mrs. James Rezac of Rossville announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda Leigh, to John Dayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Dayton, Rossville.

    Miss Rezac is a graduate of Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, and has taught at Highland Park High School and Wenatchee High School, Wenatchee, Washington. She is presently a graduate assistant at Kansas State Teachers College and will receive her Master’s degree in May.

    Mr. Dayton has attended Washburn University, served three years in the U. S. Army Security Agency, and is presently employed by Forsell’s, Inc. of Topeka.

    A June wedding is planned.
    Bridal Shower- Rezac, Linda
    Bridal Shower- Rezac, Linda
    Shower Honors
    Linda Rezac
    Mrs. Ben Stach and Mrs. Fred McCollough were hostesses at a bridal shower honoring Linda Rezac Friday, April 30, in Mrs. Me Collough’s home at Rossville. Miss Rezac and John Dayton will be married May 29.

    Invited guests included Miss Rezac, Mrs. James Rezac, Virginia Rezac, Mrs. Charles Dayton, Cathy Dayton, Mrs. John Fauerbach, Judy and Bonnie Fauerbach, Mrs. Ernest W. Rezac, Mrs. Ernest E, Rezac, Mrs. Frank Dannefer, Mrs. Robert Immenschuh, Mrs. Leo Berry, Mrs. Elsie Me Collough, Mrs. Agnes Burton, Mrs. Don Sears, Mrs. William Kesler, Mrs. Peter Kovar, Mrs. Carroll Timmons, Mrs. William Hill, Mrs. James Davis, Mrs. August Stach, Mrs. Francis Schraeder, Mrs. Emil Kovar, Mrs. Frank Woods, Mrs. Carl Hultgren, Mrs. Frank Woods Jr., Mrs. Lawrence Reser, Mrs. Leroy Parr, Mrs. John Wehner, Mrs. Rudolph Krasny, Mrs. Sam Thompson, Judy, Jane and Freda McCollough, Sherri Stach, all of Rossville; Mrs. Leo Allen of St. Marys; Mrs. Dave Garretson, Mrs. John Garretson, Martha and Gayle Garretson, all of Topeka; and Mrs. Joe Macha of Delia.


    Three Hostesses Fete Bride Elect
    Linda Rezac will be the honor guest at a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening to be given by Mrs. Eugene Tholl and her daughters, Mrs. Mary Moylan and Mrs. Betty Marney.

    The party will be given at the Tholl home and guests will include Miss Rezac, Mrs. Evelyn Rezac, Mrs. Sophia Dayton, Mrs. Irene Davis, Mrs. Ethel Davis, Mrs. Helen Wilt, Mrs. Fern Rogers, Mrs. Ruth Hesse, Mrs. Edna Spears, Mrs. Maxine Trimble, Mrs. Irene Campbell, Mrs. Mary Jane Berkey, Mrs. Ruby Rezac, and Mrs. Ernestine Fauerbach.
    Marriage- Rezac, Linda-Dayton, John 1
    Marriage- Rezac, Linda-Dayton, John 1
    Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dayton
    Marriage- Rezac, Linda-Dayton, John 2
    Marriage- Rezac, Linda-Dayton, John 2
    Rezac-Dayton Vows Said in Rossville Presbyterian Church

    Linda Leigh Rezac and John W. Dayton, both of Rossville, exchanged marriage vows at 2 p.m. May 29 in the Rossville Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Donald Sears officiated at the double ring ceremony.

    Mrs. J.C. Campbell was organist and Mrs. Don Berkey, soloist. Kathy Dayton, sister of the bridegroom, lighted the candles.

    Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rezac and Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Dayton, all of Rossville.

    The bride's father gave her in marriage. Her gown of silk organza over taffeta, fashioned on Empire lines, had notched bracelet-length sleeves. The bateau neckline was trimmed with appliqued motifs of reembroidered Alencon lace beaded with seed pearls. A Watteau train was caught high on the back bodice by self-fabric bows. The train and the controlled bell skirt were accented with occasional motifs of beaded lace.

    Her fingertip-length veil was held by a lace crown beaded with seed pearls. She carried a white orchid on a white Bible.

    Virginia Rezac was her sister's maid of honor and Mrs. A.B. Lindwall, Wichita, was bridesmatron. They wore street-length dresses of pale blue silk linen styled on princess lines with square necklines. They carried bouquets of white daisies.

    C.R. Dayton, Yorba Linda, Calif., brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Larry Barngrover was groomsman, and ushers were Danny Dayton, Rossville, another brother of the bridegroom, James Watts and Jack Springstead, Topeka.

    A reception in the church followed the ceremony. Assisting were Mrs. Lawrence Brooks, Tucson, Ariz.; Mrs. C.R. Dayton, Yorba Linda, Calif.; Mrs. Herbert Trimble, Emporia; Mrs. Ernest E. Rezac, Judy Fauerbach and Bonnie Fauerbach, all of Rossville; and Martha Garretson, Topeka.

    After a wedding trip to New York, Cape Cod and Pennsylvania, the couple will be at home at 1810 Lincoln, Topeka.

    Mrs. Dayton received her master's degree from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia this spring and will be employed by the Topeka public school system in the fall.

    Mr. Dayton attended Washburn University and is employed by Forsell's Inc.

    [From 1965]
    Last Modified 22 May 2018 13:51:22 
    Family ID F2086  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Jun 1940 - Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Documents
    Obituary- Dayton, Linda
    Obituary- Dayton, Linda
    Dr. Linda Leigh (Rezac) Dayton
    Dr. Linda Leigh (Rezac) Dayton, of Cypress, TX, died August 31,2017. She was 77 years old.

    Linda is survived by her husband, John Dayton of Cypress, TX; her children, Ellen and Michael Thompson of Cypress, TX, and James and Diana Dayton of Lenexa, KS; five grandchildren; and her sister and brother in-law, Virginia and David Foster of Rossville, KS.

    Linda was born June 5,1940, in Lawrence, KS, to James and Evelyn Rezac. She graduated from Rossville High School in 1958 and from Emporia State University in 1961. Linda taught at Highland Park High School in Topeka, KS, from 1961 to 1963 and Wenatchee (WA) High School in 1964. Linda earned an MS in counseling from Emporia State University in 1965.

    Linda married John W. Dayton in 1965. Linda was a counselor at Highland Park High School from 1965-1969. In 1970, Linda and John moved to Overland Park, KS. Linda worked at Johnson County Community College for 25 years, including 17 years as JCCC’s dean of student services. Linda earned an Ed.D in higher education administration from the University of Kansas in 1983. Linda finished her career at Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) from 1995-2006, serving as a counselor, associate vice president, vice president of finance and operations, and executive vice president.

    Linda was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her hard work, compassion, and drive.

    Visitation will be at 10 am, September 23, at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66207, with a memorial service following at 11 am. A graveside service is scheduled at 3 pm at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, KS 66533. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Linda’s life.

    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Linda’s name to the JCCC Foundation, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210, or online at www. jccc.edu/FoundationOnline, or to the NWACC Foundation, One College Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712, or online at www. nwaccfoundation.org.