Weight Name Grade
105 Brinley Pottorf 11
15/120 Keera Lacock 12
120/125 Kendra Hurla 12
125 Shayla Rezac 11
145 Madelyn Wonnell 9
155 Hailey Horton 11
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Rossville 2023-24 Girls Wrestling Roster
Rossville 2023-24 Boys Wrestling Roster
Name Class
1. Kelton Lacock 9
2. Remington Droegemeier 9
3. Mason Broce 12
4. Jordan Finnesey
Alisher 12
5. Paxton Willett 10
6. John Mcgrath 12
7. Charlie Chance 9
8. Ayden Crosswhite 10
9 Barret Lietz 12
Rossville Vs Atchison Co. BB
The RHS boys basketball team lost to Atchison Co. by a score of 73-73. Jack Donovan led the scoring with 20 including three 3pt. makes. Tayson Horak had 13 points.
The girls basketball team won 71-20.. Emma Mitchell led the scoring with 24 points including four successful 3 pt. shots. Rylee Dick had 16 points including two 3 treys.
Friday, December 1, 2023
Buddy Lee Taylor Passes Away
Buddy Lee Taylor, 83, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Graveside services will be held 2:30 pm, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kansas.
Family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, Ottawa.
He was born Monday, July 15, 1940, in Rich Hill, Missouri to William "Stub" and Erva Taylor.
In 1943, the family moved to a farm near Lane, Kansas. He graduated from Lane High School in 1958.
Buddy joined the Air Force in 1958, stationed in Albany, Georgia until 1960. He then transferred to Forbes in Topeka, Kansas, in 1960. After discharge in 1963, he worked for a private contractor doing maintenance for base housing.
On October 2, 1960, he married Mary Smith (RHS class of 1960) in Rossville. They later divorced.
In the late 1960s, he went to work at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Topeka. While living in Rossville, he enjoyed many civic projects and activities. Buddy moved to Ottawa in 1983 and went into business with his brother at Taylor Construction and they formed Taylor Brothers Construction. In 1986, they bought Andy's siding and Bud ran that until 1993 when they sold Andy's and purchased Rent Masters. Bud continued to run that until his retirement in 2002.
On May 23, 1986, he married Dianna Carey in Ottawa. They enjoyed traveling and he liked the fact that they had been in every state including Alaska and Hawaii. They spent ten years being snowbirds going to Texas for the winter. There they learned pen turning and making wooden bowls. He attended many craft shows and also made many Christmas and birthday gifts. In summers, they enjoyed camping with friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters Fay Taylor, Alice Mason, Blanche Lowe, Vera Shurtz, Betty Hamblin, and Rita Taylor; six brothers Dale Taylor, Garland Taylor, Carl Taylor, Darroll Taylor, Roy Taylor and Ray Taylor; and one step son Vance Carey.
Survivors include wife Dianna; two sons Jeff Taylor (Darla) of Topeka and Buddy Taylor, Jr. (Beth Martinez) of Ozawkie; daughter Martha "Marti" Clark (Chris Wichman) of Topeka; step son Bret Carey (Nicole) of Pomona; step daughter-in- law Stacey Carey of Ottawa; brother Ralph Taylor of Ottawa; sister Wanda Lynch of Cincinnati, Ohio; ten grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Douglas County Visiting Nurses c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.
Boys 2023-24 Basketball Roster
No Name Class Height
0 Jakoby McDonnell 10 5'5"
1 Alex Mattia 10 5'8"
2 Saint Mildren 11 6'4"
3 Jack Donovan 10 5'11"
4 Cael Horgan 9 5'11"
5 Conner Bush 10 5'11"
10 Mason Jones 11 6'4"
11Cameron Miller 10 6'4"
12 Tayson Horak 11 5'10"
13 Avery Crosswhite 12 6'3"
15 Mahki Jackson 11 5'10"
20 James Wuensch 10 5'9"
22 Kameron Badura 11 6'3"
23 Bogdan Mihajlovic 12 5'9"
24 Andre Johnson 10 5'10"
Girls 2023-24 Basketball Roster
No Name Grade Height
1 Brooklyn Horgan 12 5’3”
2 Kinsey Perine 12 5’9”
3 Shyanne Haehn 11 5’3”
4 Emma Mitchell 12 5’11”
5 Kinley Porter 12 5’10”
11 Ellie Sanders 9 5'6"
12 Rylee Dick 10 5'6"
13 Maggie Sanders 10 5'4"
14 Lilly Mitchell 10 5'5"
15 Payton Dick 9 5'4"
21 Leni Lewis 9 5'6"
22 Nora Burdiek 9 5'10"
25 Katie Spielman 12 5'11"
30 Grace Olejnik 9 5'7"
32 Beya Boumaiza 11 5'2"
33 Valentina Mammi 11 5'6"
35 Tatum Miller 9 5'1"
42 Katie Aubert 9 5'6
Vic Miller To Run For Senate
Senate Minority Leader Vic Miller, DTopeka, filed paperwork with the Kansas Secretary of State’s Office to run for Topeka’s newly drawn District 19.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Betty Jean Schneider Passes Away
Betty Jean Schneider (Rossville, Kansas), passed away on November 28, 2023, at the age of 78,
A rosary will be held on Thursday, December 21st 2023 at 10:00 AM at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church (703 Main St, Rossville, KS 66533). A mass of christian burial will be held on Thursday, December 21st 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, December 21st 2023 at 11:30 AM at the Rossville Cemetery (13651 NW 54th St, Rossville, KS 66533).
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Kathryn (Failer) (60) Maus Passes Away
Kathryn I. Maus, 81, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at a Topeka hospital.
Kathy was born August 23, 1942, in Willard, the daughter of John E. Failer Jr., and Frances Brayman Failer. She was raised in the Willard and Rossville communities and was in the Rossville High class of 1960.
Kathy was a seamstress for American Linen in Topeka for nearly 40 years. She had worked at Katie's Corner and the St. Marys Manor. Kathy had lived in Emmett many years.
On January 23, 1959 she married Paul H. Maus. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2019. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and John Failer, and a sister Marjorie Adams.
Survivors include a son, Jarrod Maus, Emmett; three daughters, Paula Maus and Karen Maus, Emmett, and Celeste Crites (Jeff Jensen), Manhattan: two brothers, Jim Failer, Tonganoxie, and Richard "Babe" Failer, Topeka; five grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 1, 2023, followed by a short Memorial Service at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys, KS. Inurnment will be later at the St. Clere Cemetery in Emmett. Memorial contributions may be made to Piper Funeral Home to assist with funeral cost.
Girls Basketball Schedule 2023-24
December
1 Vs Atchison
5 Vs Bishop Ward, Irish Classic
8 @ Sacred Heart, Irish Classic
9 @ Chapman,, Irish Classic
19 @ Silver Lake
January
5 @ Riley Co
9 Vs Riley Co.
11 Vs Valley Hts
12 Vs St. Marys
23 @ Jeff Co. North Tourney
26 @ " " " "
27 @ " " " "
30 @ St. Marys
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
2023-24 Boys Basketball Schedule
December
1 Vs Atchison
5 Vs Bishop Ward, Irish Classic
8 @ Sacred Heart, Irish Classic
9 @ Chapman,, Irish Classic
19 @ Silver Lake
January
5 @ Riley Co
9 Vs Riley Co.
11 Vs Valley Hts
12 Vs St. Marys
16 @ Valley Falls Tournament
19 @ " " "
20 @ " " "
30 @ St. Marys
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Debra "Debbie" Jacobson (77) Passes Away
Debra Ann Jacobson, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at her home in Maple Hill.
Debi was born April 15, 1959, in Topeka, the daughter of Donald and Genevieve (Andrick) Jacobson. Debi was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1977. She attended Kaw Valley Vo-Tech, where she studied Computer Science.
Debi worked for USD #501 for many years in the IT department. She later worked at Puffy's Steak and Ice House in Maple Hill several years, and had worked at Rossville Truck and Tractor several years before her retirement.
Debi was preceded in death by her son, Dustin Bronaugh on April 18, 2001.
She was married to Jeff Bronaugh, they were divorced. She later married Brian Whitwam, they divorced.
Survivors include her son, Dalton (Bailee) Whitwam, Park City; her parents, Donald and Genevieve Jacobson, Rossville; two brothers, Tommie (Angela) Jacobson, Lawrence and David (Connie) Jacobson, Topeka; her sister, Robin (Jeff) Lampe, Topeka; nieces and nephews, Gabriel, Caitrin, Lydia, Locke, Emily, Joe, Darby and Samuel; great nieces and nephews, Presley, Emma and Tristan; along with many uncles, aunts and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. Private burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society or the Maple Hill Senior Center and sent in care Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.
Christmas Market Dec. 7
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In search of a special Christmas gift? Be sure to stop by the Christmas Market on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Located at the Rossville Community Center, the Christmas market is from 5pm-8pm and will include homemade crafts, Christmas gifts and decorations, bakery items, and more. Call or text (785)221-9434 for more details.
Friday, November 24, 2023
Celebrate A Bulldawg Christmas Dec. 2
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The Rossville Christmas Festival provides Rossville a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit with friends, family, and fellow community members. Sponsored by the Rossville Community Development Committee, the Rossville Christmas Festival is on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Events begin at 11:00 am at the Rossville High School and are scheduled all day throughout the city of Rossville, concluding at 7:00 pm on Main Street. Join the community in a day full of family-friendly activities including craft and food truck vendors, a chili feed, pictures with Santa, hayrack rides, the tree lighting, free hot cocoa, and the annual Christmas Parade.
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