Sara Horak Passes Away

     Sara M. Horak, 91, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at Peggy Kelly House in Topeka.

     She was born on January 16, 1929, at Rossville, to John and Lottie T. Besta Stum.  Sara grew up in the Rossville community, where she attended school.

      In August of 1945, Sara Stum and Benjamin Horak were united in marriage..  Bennie preceded her in death on November 29, 2012.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Duane Stum, and her daughter, Peggy Jean Workman.

     Sara and Bennie farmed in the Delia community many years.  She also was a school bus driver for USD # 321.  Sara was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church, the Rossville Senior Center, PSB Rollers, and the ZCBJ Lodge No. 418.  She was an active member of the community.

     Survivors include her son, Donald Horak, Delia; a sister, Agnes (Robert) Cox, Topeka; brother, Wilbur (Sally) Stum Sr. Rossville; four grandchildren, Terry (Wendi) Horak, Brian (Lisa) Horak, and Kelly (Garrett) Donovan all of Rossville and Tammy Workman, Manchester, KY.; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.  

     A private graveside service will be at the Czech-Moravan Cemetery north of Rossville.  Mrs. Horak will lie in state Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville High School Booster Club and sent in care of the Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.  To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com. 

Dawg Football Stats

 Dawg stats for first 3 games according to the Capital-Journal.

Torrey Horak leads in rushing with 393 yds in 36 carries, 10.9 ave,  131/game.
Tyree Sowers has 151 yds in 12 carries, 12.6 ave, 75.5/game.
Woodrow Rezac has 218 yds in 18 carries, 12.1 ave, 72.7/game.
Torrey Horak is 21 of 43 with 328 yards in passing, averaging 109.8 per game and  15.6 per completion.   

Rossville To 3A Class Next Year

 For the 2021-22 school year, Rossville will be in 3A next year.  Three A schools  have an enrollment of  173-309.  Rossville has 177 students,  so will be one of he smaller schools in 3A.

Other MEL schools and their enrollments are:

Rock Creek   305
Riley Co.       203
Silver Lake    203
St. Marys       178
Wabaunsee    133

To see the complete list, go to:   http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/General/Classifications.cfm

Dawgs Up 50-0 At Half Over McLouth

 1st Qtr

8:55      Corey Catron       13 yd run       PAT  Reeves kick

5:21      Torrey Horak       25 yd run       PAT 2 pt run

2:20      Torrey Horak       43 yd run       PAT  Reeves kick

2nd Qtr

11:12    Corey Catron        5 yd run        PAT Reeves kick

6:41      Kaiden Brown      2 yd run        PAT Reeves kick

4:15      Parker Kenny       10 yd pass     PAT Reeves kick

  :15      Bo Reeves    25 yd pass from Catron  PAT Reeves kick   

 3rd Qtr

No score with subs playing and running clock

4th Qtr

11:20     Kade Perine       28 yd run     PAT failed 2 pt try

Final score 56-0

Other MEL scores:

Riley County  41    Clay Center      12
Rock Creek    51    Hiawatha          12
Silver Lake     96    Oskaloosa          0 
Riverside        30    St. Marys         14

Volleyball Team Wins Two More

The Rossville volleyball team picked up two more wins to raise their record to 13-3 for the season.

Jackson Heights Triangular Results

Mission Valley        25-18, 25-19
Jackson Heights    25-23, 25-22

William Raine Passes Away

     William L. “Bill” Raine, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his home.  He was born in Topeka on October 4, 1942, the son of Otto M. George Jr. and Ruth Mae Schlotz George.

     Bill lived in the Maple Hill area most of his life and graduated from Maple Hill High School.  He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, retiring in 1997.  In 1986, Bill pursued a desire to follow his dad’s profession and attended World Wide Auctioneer School at Mason City, IA.  This profession he followed until 2019.  He also loved the cowboy life, which he fulfilled by owning his own cow herd.  Caring for the mother cows and enjoying the calving season were a joy for him.  Bill was a member of the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church.

     Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ruth Raine; his father, Otto George Jr; a son, William Todd Raine and a great-grandson Ryan Herrin.

    William L. “Bill” Raine and Linda Sue Ungeheuer were united in marriage in Topeka on April 18, 1961.  She survives of the home.  Other survivors include his son, Troy of Topeka; his brother, Arthur (Tamara) Raine, Harrison, AR; his sister, Ruth Ann (Don) Rogers, Topeka; four grandchildren, Erica (Matt) Herrin, Levi (Whitney) Raine, Tasha Raine (Jim Weir), Tamara Raine (Josh Hartman); seven great-grandchildren, Corwin Weir, Jaycee Herrin, Liam Hartman, Quinton Herrin, Talan Weir, Hinsley Raine, and Kelton Raine; three step-great-grandchildren Preston Hartman, Gavin Hartman, and Xander Meyers.

     Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 28, 2020, at the Maple Hill Cemetery.  Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery.  Bill will lie in state and the family will receive friends on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys from 3:00 until 6:00 P.M. 

     In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Hill Community Congregational Church and sent in care of the funeral home.  To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Masks and social distancing are requested at both the visitation and the graveside service.

     The Raine family would like to Thank Dr. David Einspahr and staff, Dr. Patrick Birkbeck and staff, the staff at Stormont Vail Hospital, and the staff at Interim Home Health Care.  Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.    

Mary (Marney) Browne (49) Passes Away

   Mary Catherine (Marney) Browne, 89, of Topeka, passed away September 23, 2020 at the Topeka Health Center.

    She was born on a farm near Willard, Kansas the daughter of George and Mary (Costello) Marney on March 1, 1931. 
    Mary married Thomas P. Browne Sr. in Topeka on July 19, 1958 at the Church of the Assumption with Monsignor Vallely officiating.  Tom preceded her in death on February 3, 1988.  Mary is survived by three sons:  Thomas P. Jr. and wife Tracy Gardner, Michael J. and William J. all of Topeka; one daughter, Christina M. Smith and husband Nathan of Frisco, TX., seven grandchildren; Thomas III and wife Nora, Heather, Garrett, Kelsey, Nathan, Grace and Austin, and a great grandchild (the next generation Jayhawk) due during March Madness.  She was also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charles and Thomas Marney, three half-brothers, George, Veryl and Howard Marney and a half-sister, Velma Lloyd.
    Mary graduated from Rossville High School in 1949.  She left her employment with the Kansas Highway Patrol in 1959 to be a homemaker and care for her children.  Her husband Tom provided for the family as he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and retired in May of 1971.
    Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a former member of the Ladies of Columbus where she held many offices.  She was a volunteer at Sacred Heart Junifest and at the Sacred Heart Catholic School as a substitute librarian and teacher when their children were enrolled at the school.  Mary and Tom would walk to the polls with their friend and neighbor Donald Mainey who served on the House of Representatives to serve as the Democratic Committee Chairpersons who tallied the Democratic votes in the primary and general elections. 
    She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and all of their accomplishments.  Mary always enjoyed and appreciated the visits from Fr. Tim Haberkorn and the Eucharistic Ministers, and son Michael who would distribute communion to her.  Mary was devoted to watching Mass on EWTN.  Mary enjoyed the many volunteers from Meals on Wheels that would bring daily meals while still in her home.  She was an avid KU Jayhawk fan and would never miss watching a basketball or football game.  
    Mary’s family would like to thank all of her care givers and hospice workers at the Topeka Health Center as she was very fond of the staff.
    Mary will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. where a Parish rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Sacred Heart/St. Joseph Parish or Meals on Wheels and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Ks. 66603.
    Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Volleyball Win At Riley Co.

 The Lady Dawgs posted a double volleyball victory over MEL foe Riley Co on Sept 22 at Riley Co. with winds of 19-15, 25-13, 25-17 and then 25-19,25-16.  The Lady Dawgs are 11-3 for the season.

CatchItKansas 2A Football Rankings

 CLASS 2A

1. Rossville (3-0) [1]
2. Hoisington (3-0) [2]
3. Silver Lake (1-0) [3]
4. Norton (3-0) [4]
5. Hutchinson Trinity (3-0) [NR]
6. Maur Hill (3-0) [8]
7. Garden Plain (2-1) [5]
8. Nemaha Central (1-2) [6]
9. Humboldt (3-0) [NR]
10. Eureka (3-0) [NR]

Notes: The top-4 has solidified after each one has survived at least one tough test this season. Rossville beat Rock Creek, 58-57, in Week 2. Hoisington held off Halstead, 32-22, in a game that was much closer than the final score on Friday. Silver Lake defeated Riley County on a last-second two-point conversion in Week 3. Norton beat Smith Center by two in Week 1. On Friday, Norton led Russell, 28-0, entering the fourth quarter. Russell recovered two onside kicks and forced OT. Nemaha Central lost to Sabetha, 29-22, in Week 3. Garden Plain, Republic County and Pittsburg Colgan all took defeats. Eureka, Humboldt and Maur Hill are all 3-0, but generally have played softer competition. Douglass and Syracuse are both 3-0 for the first time in at least 21 years. Douglass gets Garden Plain at home this week. Hutchinson Trinity took a big jump and has a quality Week 1 victory against Inman (2-1).

KPrep's 2A Football Rankings

 

#1 ROSSVILLE (3-0)

Last: beat St. Marys, 67-12

After its wild 58-57 win versus Rock Creek in Week 2, Rossville led 32-0 after the first quarter and easily defeated St. Marys, 67-12. Junior Torrey Horak completed four of five passes for 86 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Horak delivered eight carries for 130 yards and three TDs. Senior Woodraw Rezac has seven carries for 108 yards and a score. Rossville, which owns a 42-6 win versus Centralia in the season opener, has averaged 55.7 points per game this season. Horak, part of a long stretch of Rossville’s dual threat quarterbacks, has 328 passing, 393 rushing and 16 TDs accounted for.

Next: at McLouth (0-3)

#2 SILVER LAKE (1-0)

Last: scored late to top Riley County, 29-28

Silver Lake had its return to play with a 29-28 victory versus Mid-East League rival Riley County. Nic Allen delivered three rushing touchdowns and helped Riley County led 28-21 in the fourth quarter. Silver Lake’s Daigan Kruger found Gannon Remer on a touchdown pass with 35 seconds left. Then, Kruger kept the ball on a two-point conversion and was hit at the goal line, though fell into the end zone for the game-winning points.

Next: vs. Oskaloosa (0-3)

#3 HOISINGTON (3-0)

Last: beat Halstead 32-22

Hoisington showcased its highly impressive depth in an entertaining 32-22 home victory versus Central Kansas League foe Halstead. The CKL teams rarely play each other. It marked the first regular season game since ’09, and Hoisington’s first victory since ’08. The seniors had not played each other since a Halstead win in seventh grade. The teams combined for one completion, and Hoisington outrushed Halstead, 388-338. Joshua Ball rushed 14 times for 131 yards, while Cade Mason delivered five carries for 95 yards, and Holt Hanzlick finished with 13 carries for 89 yards. All three players had at least one rushing touchdown. Hoisington never trailed, though led by four in the fourth quarter and made a key defensive stop when Halstead went inside the Cardinals’ red zone.

Next: vs. Phillipsburg (1-2)

#4 NORTON (3-0)

Last: beat Russell, 34-28 in 2 OT

Norton moved into the rankings for the first time this year after a 3-0 start. Norton beat Smith Center, 16-14, in the first week, then won at Russell, 34-28, in double overtime on Friday in a Mid-Continent League game. Russell is in the MCL for the first time. The game had a wild finish. Norton led 28-0 entering the fourth quarter. Then, Russell recovered two fourth-quarter onside kicks and threw a 33-yard touchdown pass with 53 seconds left to tie the game. Russell running back Tyler Moresco finished with 34 carries for 217 yards. Jonah Ruder rushed for 148 yards and passed for 122 for Norton.

Next: vs. Minneapolis (1-2)

#5 HUTCHINSON TRINITY (3-0)

Last: shut out Belle Plaine, 35-0

Hutchinson Trinity scored in each quarter in shutting out Belle Plaine, 35-0. Quarterback Lucas Hammeke rushed for three touchdowns and intercepted a pair of passes on defesnse. Hammeke, who missed most of the 2019 season due to an injury, returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown.

Next: at Lyons (0-0)

Dorothy Burdett Passes Away

 

    Dorothy M. Burdett, 84, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020.   She was born July 29, 1936 in Topeka the daughter of George and Meletta Kisner.   Dorothy had worked at the Kansas State Department of Revenue before she retired.

    She married Walter L. Burdett on September 3, 1955 in Hernando, Mississippi. Walter preceded her in death on June 8, 1995.

    Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents and an older brother.

She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Burdett of Vassar, Kansas; sons, Andrew Burdett of Norfolk, Virginia and Charles Burdett and wife Kim of Olathe, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Tabitha, Michael, Trevor, Tracee, Alyssa, Christian and Michaela; 11 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

    Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Rossville Cemetery.   She will lie in state on Friday afternoon, beginning at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday evening at Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66608.   Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka. Kansas 66606. To leave the family a message or to view her memorial video, please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com.

Osage City Golf Tournament

 OSAGE CITY INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT– 9/17/20

TEAM RESULTS:                                 

SCHOOL              SCORE       SCHOOL                   SCORE

1. Osage City             143         5.   Council Grove       181
2. Santa Fe Trail         149         6.   St Marys                189 
3. Silver Lake             150         7.   Centre                    200
4. Jeff West                 156         8.   Rossville                206

Second At Rossville Inv. VB tourney

The Lady Dawgs came in second place at the Rossville Inv. Volleyball tourney on Sept 19.  They lost to Ottawa for first place after earlier beatin them two out of three.

Rossville is now 9-3 with some impressive victories.  

Rossville Invitational Junction City Wamego El Dorado Ottawa Junction City Ottawa | 2nd Place

25-11, 25-15 25-23, 17-25, 26-24 25-17, 25-10 25-19, 22-25, 25-23 25-12, 25-12 21-25, 21-25

W W W W W L

5-2 6-2 7-2 8-2 9-2 9-3

Rossville Defeats Jeff West in VB

 The Lady Dawgs defeated Jeff West twice on Sept 17 at Rossville.  The scores were 25-10, 25-23 and then 25-16, 25-18.