Richard Holzmeister Passes Away

Richard “Dick” James Holzmeister, 88, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Dick was a kind and caring person, a faithful and loving husband, He married Marjorie Jean Nadeau (RHS 1957) on October 8, 1960, in Topeka KS. His love and compassion was demonstrated throughout his 59 years of marriage. His unconditional love and respect for her was demonstrated as he faithfully supported her daily during her battle with cancer.  She preceded him in death on July 16, 2019.

To read his complete obituary, go to:    https://warrenmcelwain.com/obituary/richard-dick-james-holzmeister/

Catch It Kansas 2A Football Rankings

 1. Sabetha (1) [1-0]

2. Nemaha Central (3) [1-0]

3. Hoisington (4) [1-0]

4. Silver Lake (5) [1-0]

5. Ellsworth (6) [1-0]

6. Rossville (8) [1-0]

7. Kingman (2) [0-1]

8. Southeast of Saline (9) [1-0]

9. Russell (10) [1-0]

10. Garden Plain (NR) [1-0]

In 1A, St. Marys moved from 7th to 10th.  Wabaunsee moved from 9h to 5th.

Max-Prep 2A Football Rankings

 

1	Nemaha Central (Seneca)	1-0	16.50	7.2
2	Southeast of Saline (Gypsum)	1-0	16.10	2.0
3	Kingman	0-1	6.10	7.3
4	Sabetha	1-0	0.30	-22.3
5	Ellsworth	1-0	0.00	-1.7
6	Rossville	1-0	-0.20	-1.8
7	Hoisington	1-0	-1.10	-11.6
8	Beloit	0-1	-1.60	0.0
9	Silver Lake	1-0	-8.60	-20.0
10	Garden Plain	1-0	-8.70	-14.6

Doris Gross Passes Away After 81 Yrs of Marriage

 Doris Gross passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 27, 2023. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was affectionately known as Doe Doe (young grandkids had trouble pronouncing Doris, and the nickname stuck).

Born in Delia, Kansas, she moved to Southern California during the depression with her mother and 5 siblings (2 elder siblings, a brother and sister, remained in Kansas). She was in the first graduating class of Dorsey H.S. in Los Angeles. She then worked for Dodge Trophy where she met her future husband, William (Bill) Gross. They dated for a year in which they enjoyed dancing into the wee hours at the Palladium in Los Angeles, enjoying the music of Benny Goodman, Glen Miller, Frank Sinatra and all the big bands of the era. A year later, they eloped and married in Las Vegas where they started their 81 years of marriage. They had two children, Glenn in 1944 and Janice in 1948.Bill went to war in 1944 and Doris, like so many, stayed behind to raise their son.Upon his return from WWII, Bill worked in construction for Chicago Bridge & Iron and his job took him to many locations. In the early years, the family would travel with him, Doris packing up the kids to a new location every 3-6 months. Those jobs took them up and down the West Coast, the Orient and South America. Bill would set up housing and Doris and the kids would follow.Bill retired in 1981 and the couple traveled the world together with friends, relatives or just the two of them.Doris was a beauty and unique individual. She was loved by all that knew her and will be greatly missed by each and every one of us.

Lyle Stebbins Passes Away

 Lyle Eugene Stebbins, 78, of Ozawkie,  formerly of Oskaloosa and Rossville, died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.  Lyle was born November 25, 1944 at Topeka, KS, the son of Ira LaVerne “Chick” and Ernestine Mae “Ernie” Trude Stebbins. He was a 1962 graduate of Oskaloosa High School and a 1975 graduate of Kansas State University, earning a B.S. degree Major in Animal Science and Industry with a Minor in Dairy Science.

 Lyle was self employed most of his working life, serving as a bookkeeper for Jefferson County Rural Water District #7 for many years. He also worked for Protection One Security Company in Lawrence, KS, as well as owning and operated Jeffco Video Rental  and Sandwich Shop in Oskaloosa for several years before he retired. He was a member of Oskaloosa Church of Christ and was a former Boy Scout Leader in Oskaloosa for many years.

 Lyle married Sue A. Means on September 5, 1964 at Oskaloosa, She survives at their home. He is also survived by a son, Richard (Becki) Stebbins, Rossville, a daughter, Melinda (Jeff) Herrig, Ozawkie, one sister, Sheila Harries, Perry, 11 grandchildren, Brooke (Josh ) Payne, Trae Stebbins, Gloria Stebbins, Britni Harvey, Bailey Harvey, Cody Harvey, Dylan Harvey, Heather Herrig, Macie Herrig, Brandon (Joey) Herrig, Sierra Rice, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Curtis L.Stebbins and a sister, Verna Mae Walker.

  A Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 8, 2023 at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Visitation with the family will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, September 7 at the Funeral Home. Cremation is planned. Inurnment will be at Fairview Cemetery, rural Oskaloosa at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Tall Grass Christian Camp in care of the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066 or to Central Church of Christ, P.O. Box 4369, Topeka, KS, 66604.     barnettfamilyfh.com
  

Rossville 30. St. Marys 22

RHS got off to a terrible start in their season opener on Sept 1--maybe their worst ever.  St. Marys received the ball first.  After they ran two plays,  the Bears were up 8 points  Rossville then received the ball and after the Dawgs ran two plays the Bears were up 16-0.The Dawgs then were able to score two TDs to bring the score to a respectable 16-14 at the half.  Rossville added two more TDs and a Safety in the third quarter scoring 30 straight points.  The Bears added a TD in the Fourth to make the final score 30-22.

The Bears entered the game ranked #1 in IA and Rossville ranked #8 in 2A.  The Rossville win might move them up a notcch or two and drop St. Marys out of their #1 ranking.

Benjamin Gockel Passes Away

Benjamin Gockel of Manhattan, formerlay of St. Marys has passed away at the age of 53.  He used to woirk at the Gockel Grovery Stoore in St. Marys.  You can read his obituary at: 

 ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Benjamin-Francis-Gockel

Burlington Volleyball Tournament

 The Rossville girls volleyball team finished second in the Burlington Tournament  on Aug 26, losing the championship match to Baldwin in three sets.The Lady Dawgs finished 3-0 in pool play including wins over Prairie View and Humbolt.

RHS Art Teacher Creates Delia Artwork

RHS Art Teacher haa created a number of murals and sculptures in Delia using former students for inspiration.  The below linked WIBW video shows off much of tht artworkin Delia.

https://www.wibw.com/2023/08/28/rossville-high-school-teacher-gives-back-community-through-his-artwork/

 

TopSports.News Features RHS Volleyball

 

KINLEY PORTER, Rossville

Porter, a senior, earned second-team All-Shawnee County and All-Mid-East League recognition last season after helping the Bulldawgs post a 34-6 record.

KINSEY PERINE, Rossville

A senior, Perine was a unanimous All-Mid-East League first-team selection for the third straight year in 2022 and was an All-Shawnee County first-team repeater after helping lead the Bulldawgs to a 34-6 record. Perine finished her junior season with 568 kills, 40 total blocks and 327 digs. A three-sport standout for the Bulldawgs, Perine helped lead Rossville to the Class 3A state softball title this past spring.

Dawgs Ready For 2023 Season

 Below is a link to a WSNT video about Rossville football and their expectations for this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=etxD6a0RQSM

Preseason 2A Football Rankings

 Kansas Prep Football has the 2023 2A teams ranked:

1.  Sabetha
2.  Nemaha Central
3.  Hoisington
4.  Beloit
5.  Ellsworth

Catch It Kansas and MAX  PREPS  have the 2A top ten as:

1. Sabetha
2. Kingman
3. Nemaha Central
4. Hoisington
5. Silver Lake
6. Ellsworth
7. Beloit
8. Rossville
9. Southeast of Saline
10. Russell

Michael Perry Passes Away

Michael C. Perry, 60, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home in Topeka.

Mike was born July 31, 1963, in Topeka, the son of George J. and Nadine M. Kolde Perry. Mike was raised in St. Marys and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1982.

He entered the Kansas Army National Guard in in 1982 and retired as a Master Sergeant after 38 years. Mike worked full time with the guards as a Senior Maintenance Analyst. He was an AVID KU and Chief’s Fan.

Mike and Tammy Engelken were united in marriage on Nov. 28, 1992. They later divorced. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include a daughter Kylie (Cody) Lyda, Gardner, son Mitchell Ralph, Topeka; his brother, William (Trina) Perry, Topeka; sisters, Judy (Roy) Muckenthaler, Sandy (Clay )Winters, Nancy Lister all of St. Marys, Mary Kaye Siebert, Olathe, and Lori Westerdale, Rossville; and a grandson, Dorian, his many cherished nieces and nephews along with his close friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Piper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas National Guard Museum and sent in care of the funeral home.

2023 Cross Country Roster

Boys       Name and grade 

Mason Broce 12 
Logan Kufahl 11
Nate Fund      10 
Wyatt Carey 10
Dalton Verschelden 10
Torin Culbertson 10
Eden Thompson 10
Jed Wood            10
Spencer Verschelden 9 

Girls      Name and Grade  

Audrie Davis 12 
Keera Lacock 12 
Makenna Hensley 10
Kinsley Kufahl 10
Madelyn Wonnell 9
Presley Thompson 9