Rossville KS Alumni News

This blog is for posting all news of Rossville residents and Rossville High alumni. Bookmark this page and send any appropriate news (births, deaths, engagements, marriages, anniversaries, job changes, honors, etc.) items to: Frank.Ruff@juno.com . Feel free to add comments to any of the articles. Check this site often because I sometimes delete items. There are SEARCH (top left of page) and LINK (bottom of page) features. For photos, see link at bottom.

Friday, April 7, 2017

Sally Heslet Passes Away

Due to complications from cancer and surrounded by family, Sally Heslet, 76, went to be with the Lord on April 1st, 2017.
Sally was born July 31st, 1940 to Raymond Rice and Mary Kinsey in Kansas City, MO. After moving to Kansas from Des Moines, IA, Sally worked food service and bartending for the Knights of Columbus in St. Marys, KS and the American Legion Post #31 in Rossville, KS. She was then employed by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas before running the Swirly Top restaurant in Rossville from 1993 to 2010. Sally was an avid reader and loved her stable of television shows. She was a loving and caring mother. Sally was best known for her role as a grandmother, commonly called Grammy by the entire family. She was a great listener and an even better talker. Sally will be missed greatly but her legacy will undoubtedly continue on through her impact on the community, friends, and family.
Sally was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kingcade of Ukiah, CA. She is survived by her sister, Mary Patricia Sheridan of California, as well as her four children: Jesse; Tina of Drexel, MO; Tammy of Rossville, KS; and Tonya of Silver Lake, KS. Sally has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she was most proud of and loved very much.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Monday, April 10th, at 10 A.M. at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions in Sally s name can be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, American Legion Post #31 of Rossville, or the Rossville United Methodist Church. Special thanks to all friends, family, and acquaintances who have made Sally s life so full of joy and love.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

State FBLA Results

National Qualifiers

L to R front: Taylor Morelli, Erika Hatina, Sidney Murray, Emily Woodcock.

L to R rear: Kylee Badura, Ryan Ehrlich, Paul Borcherding.

State Placers

L to R front: Taylor Morelli, Erika Hatina, Sidney Murray, Emily Woodcock.

L to R rear: Kylee Badura, Ashley Rietcheck, Reed Miller,

Andrew Hudson, Sam Thederahn, Ryan Ehrlich, Paul Borcherding.

For more photos and information, go to: http://rossvilleksalumninews.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-state-fbla-results.html

Oliver Dredger Passes Away

Oliver William Dredger Jr., 85, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the St. Marys Manor.

Requiem Mass will be at 7:00 A.M. Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Assumption Chapel in St. Marys. Interment will be in Our Lady Of Peace Cemetery. Mr. Dredger will lie in state on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 1:00 until 4:00 PM. at Piper Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 5:20 P.M. Wednesday at Assumption Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in his name and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple, St. Marys, KS. 66536.

His complete obituary can be read at:

http://piperfuneralhome.com/obituaries/oliver-william-dredger-jr/

Golf Team At Wamego Inv.

The RHS boys golf team competed in the Wamego Invitational on April 4, coming in 7th. Leading the Rossville team was Andrew Hudson with a 97. Close behind of Trey Anderson with a 100.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Latest Willard Bridge Construction Photos

Ruth Godbey Passes Away

Ruth G. Williams Godbey, 91, died April 3, 2017 in Circle of Life Hospice care at Concordia Nursing and Rehab, Bella Vista, Arkansas. She was cremated.
Born June 22, 1925 in Atchison, Kansas, she was the 4th of 5 children of Charles E. (Ed) Williams Sr. and Mary Ellen (Nellie) Hicks Williams. Her early years included school, keeping up with 2 older brothers, exploring the Missouri River bluffs, and raising pets: Pooch, her 21-year-old terrier and too many cats to name. Her childhood was marred by the loss of her mother, when Ruth was 11 years old. Ruth graduated from Atchison High School in 1943. She was an avid swimmer, an accomplished pianist, and a skilled seamstress, crocheter, and quilter, as well as the best cook ever!
Her early work years included ushering at her sister s theater and working at Montgomery Ward in Atchison. Ruth met Bill, her husband of 58 years, who worked for Santa Fe, and they married in 1948. They had four children. Ruth was a stay-at-home mom. In 1959, the family moved to Topeka and Ruth accepted jobs as office manager for American Linen Supply and Jostens American Yearbook. When Bill retired in 1974, they moved to Salina, KS for 7 years, where Ruth worked for Bill s brother in his chiropractic clinic.
Their next move was to Rossville, KS to be closer to family. Ruth volunteered at the local library there. In 2006, with Bill in failing health, they returned to Topeka to a maintenance-free condominium.
After Bill s death in 2006, Ruth later moved to Atria Hearthstone, then to Martin Creek Apartments. In 2012, needing assisted living, she moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas when family moved here. She was able to keep her beloved cat, Pixie, at The Brookfield Assisted Living. After 4 years there, Ruth lived in Memory Care at The Meadows in Bentonville. In declining health, she transferred to Concordia, where she died peacefully.
Surviving are her sister, Margaret Sewell, Kansas City, MO; daughter, Bonnie Schrick, Independence, Mo; son, Jerry Godbey, Camden Point, MO; daughter, Debbie Gudenkauf (Steve), Wilton, CA; daughter, Linda Klem (Ed), Bella Vista, AR; 7 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to the many CNA s, EMT s, and healthcare workers who provided loving care and attention at The Brookfield, Comfort Keepers, The Meadows, Encompass Home Health Care, Concordia Nursing and Rehab, Circle of Life Hospice and Mercy Hospital.
A Celebration of Life to honor Ruth will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com

Sara Shinn On NEK All-Star VB Team

Sara Shinn represented Rossville High School on Sunday, at the NEK All Star volleyball game @ Highland Community College. She played for the victorious Navy Team that won 3-1.

Monday, April 3, 2017

Regional Music Performances

Congratulations to all of the 18 Rossville Regional music performances this past Saturday. The following 10 solos and ensembles received "1" ratings and will be headed to State on April 29th.
Ava Stipp - Clarinet Solo
Ella Terliesner - Clarinet Solo
Bryson Hase - Trombone Solo
Paul Borcherding - Flute Solo & Vocal Solo
Jamie Brockamp - Vocal Solo
Clarinet Quartet - Taylor Morelli, Meagan Huston, Ava Stipp, Ella Terliesner
Flute Trio - Paul Borcherding, Abigail Escobar, and Madison Brown
Brass Ensemble - Dawson Schaefer, Bryson Hase, Jonas Rewerts, Colton Hadsall, Eddie Brockamp, Erika Hatina, Tristan Shepherd, and Alexandra Broughton
Women's Chorus - Jamie Brockamp, Alexandra Broughton, Abigail Escobar, Clarysta Hess, Haley Miller, Taylor Morelli, Hana Parkhurst, Jenna Rodehorst, Tristan Shepherd, Mary Shults, Alice Sinnah, Ava Stipp, Amanda Thederahn.